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About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

And sometimes we just have to go with it. Sometimes we have to get a little flexible with our two-way agreements, and still carry on. The lesson learned - “two-way agreements aren’t about perfection — they’re about commitment.” About Trish:To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

We all know the adages – Don't judge a book by its cover.Every person carries a story we can’t see.Appearances can be deceiving.There’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye.  And of course, I can now add – “Don't judge an orange by its bumpy misshapen appearance”.  Thanks to Lilly, I now have my new favorite fruit! ????About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

A new client gave me a huge compliment after a half-day intensive workshop with store location managers about building trust: He said I so effectively moved the group from silent skepticism to open and constructive discussion. To me, it’s so important during these workshops that voices are heard. Especially the voices of those who may be skeptical… or may not even want to be there at all. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About this Episode: "I told people the truth before I had earned their trust." #2 of a list of 418 mistakes Mike Neighbors shares he made as a first-year head basketball coach. Earning trust is a cornerstone of everything I teach, so I have to admit I pondered this one a bit. Don’t we earn people’s trust by telling the truth? About Trish:To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Situation + thinking (conscious or unconscious) = response (effective or ineffective).  We each have the power to make better choices and demonstrate more effective behaviors. It is not easy since we all have lifelong thinking and behavioral patterns that aren’t always the most effective.  But we DO have the power to shift—our thinking and/or our response to a situation. It starts with awareness.  I share this simple framework often, I teach it, and I build workshops around it. I believe it deeply. And yet . . . I still get stuck in ineffective thinking patterns that drive ineffective behaviors.  About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About the Episode:Every time we get behind the wheel, we make a choice. A father I met lost his daughter to a distracted driver. He now dedicates his life to helping others understand distracted driving. Love the verb shows up in moments like this. Put the phone down. Remove the distractions. Choose love. ❤️ What choice will you make the next time you start the car? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

I despise Bulgarian split squats. In my latest episode of Trish Kendall Speaks, I share my disdain for them. I avoid them. I substitute them. I convince myself lunges are “good enough.” And then my 15-year-old daughter, as I was driving her to school, casually tells me how much she loves them — because of how hard they are, and how strong they make her feel when she is done. That was my mirror. Avoidance shows up in the smallest places. The workout we skip. The hard conversation we delay. The discipline we negotiate ourselves out of.  We get stronger by choosing hard things, not by doing what’s already comfortable. Wisdom has no age! Go Lilly????  Where are you avoiding your version of Bulgarian split squats? Choose & Become  ???? See link to the full Trish Kendall Speaks episode in the comments ???? #chooselove #chooseandbecome #trishkendallspeaks #discipline #mentalstrength #leadership #choose #success #love 

Two Wolves: Which wolf do you choose to feed? A couple weeks ago in Minneapolis after my signature Choose & Become keynote and workshop, a leader from the group came up to me and we talked a bit about his journey. I could have talked with him for hours. We stayed in touch, and he has shared some writings, reflections, and lessons he finds inspiration in. or made him think of my journey.  He shared the Two Wolves parable with me. I keep thinking about it . . . and him!  About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Why me?  I get this question often after my signature keynote: Do I ever think “Why me? Why did this happen to me?”  I don’t. Ever.  But the “why me?” question I DO reflect on is: Why was I able to overcome and become who I am today?  We each get to choose whether we’re moving forward or moving backward in our lives. I don’t believe we stay neutral. Sometimes the choice is small. Sometimes it’s big. Sometimes it’s reaffirming a choice we’ve already made, or choosing differently next time. What anchors my “why me” is simple: I chose — and continue to choose — to love. ❤️ About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

“You’re safe. Part of this is on me.” That’s what a two-way agreement sounds like. Two-way agreements move us from assumptions to understanding. From “I have to” to “I want to.” They create a safe space where growth, healing, and trust can happen — where clarity and responsibility are shared. Join me for a special edition of Trish Kendall Speaks, where I sit down with my big sister Maria to talk about Two-Way Agreements. Maria is the person who quite literally saved my life through the power of a clear, compassionate, two-way agreement we both chose to commit to.  “I’m here too. I’ve got part of this.” What does a two-way agreement look like in your life right now? #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

I forgot my book at home for my travel week.  My in-flight ritual has become familiar:  work on my laptop until it’s time to close it up, then read my book for the last few minutes of the flight. This time, I looked out the window and saw the city lights and snow as Minneapolis came into view.  My brain just sort of paused. I let it rest and simply be present to landing. It was peaceful.  That quiet space used to be where some of my best thinking happened. This trip reminded me that presence is a choice, and one we can always make again. Where in your life might you choose to look out the window instead of filling the space? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

No matter the awful choices we’ve made — or what we’ve done to ourselves — it’s never too late to choose again. It’s never too late to make a first choice. ???? Trish Kendall Speaks About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Growth is built on the small actions we choose every day — not the outcomes, just the actions. What’s one small thing you can do today that supports your growth? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

About this Episode: Creating clarity with one another can be daunting. It is often easier to “generally” agree and move on. Or assume we understand each other and move on. Or let the other person believe they understood what you meant, but they really didn’t.  Asking the questions and taking the time to make sure we are crystal clear with another can be uncomfortable.  Yet when I look at my own life, especially the situations and relationships that matter the most to me, I see something so different:  Getting clear about what we expect from each other is an expression of love. It says, I care enough about you—and about us—and about this situation—to really understand and name what matters to us both. Whether it’s with a customer, child, spouse, patient, friend, or colleague… investing the time and energy to get crystal clear about the agreements we enter into, is the key to committing to those agreements and to one another.   As we step into this new week, this new month, this new year—  What situation or relationship is worth it for you?   About Trish:To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

In the Choose & Become Interview series, I delve into the five critical choices that led me to enduring success, and I unearth the inspirational stories of my guests as they share their journeys to enduring success with us using this five-choice framework. Today’s Episode—Heather A. Campbell - Founder | CEO | Author | Strategic Executive | Speaker | MBAChapters:09:23 Chapter 1: Enduring Success15:50 Chapter 2: A First Choice25:04 Chapter 3: Two-Way Agreement35:05 Chapter 4: Build Trust42:15 Community and Belonging48:21 Boundless LoveAbout Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love   Blubrry Profile: Summary: Trish Kendall, an expert on creating enduring success and an international keynote speaker, unearths the inspirational stories of her guests as they share their journeys to enduring success with us. Description: Trish Kendall, an expert on creating enduring success and an international keynote speaker, unearths the inspirational stories of her guests as they share their journeys to enduring success with us. If you ask her, Trish will tell you she has become the most successful person she knows.  She is proud of her career, is a trusting and trusted member of her community, and is a loving wife and devoted mother of two children. All simple measures, but far more than she ever thought she would have.  Her childhood was tortured by relentless sexual abuse, neglect, and ultimately, a crystal meth addiction that led to her near suicide at 20 years old.   But Trish climbed from the pit of despair and summited the peak of success—enduring success—by making five critical choices.  Today, she inspires others to achieve enduring success and provides a pathway there for all. 

In this Choose & Become Interview, Trish talks with Bill Niemi—CEO, Vistage Chair, and a self-described Philosopher of Love—about his journey from achievement to purpose, and how love, when practiced daily, becomes the highest form of leadership.00:00 Introduction13:25 Enduring Success30:11 First Choice32:42 Boundless Love46:18 Trust51:52 Two-Way Agreement57:05 Boundless Love as a Philosophy01:00:46 The Philosopher of LoveAbout Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

???? Hope is more than a feeling. It’s a force — strong enough to pull us out of darkness and powerful enough to change a life. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in conversation. It happens in community. It happens when we choose to show up — for ourselves and for each other — with courage, compassion, and love. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

Most of us listen to react. But the highest form of listening? Listening to understand the person. ????  When was the last time you truly listened? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

People want to be with people. ???? I flew to Minneapolis early AM the day before a speaking event so I could spend informal time with a client whom I don’t get to see in person often. It was awesome—personally and professionally very productive.   As I drove downtown Minneapolis to my next destination, I stopped at a crosswalk where two groups of people (must have been conference attendees) were reuniting. I could feel their joy — hugs, laughter, “I haven’t seen you in three years!” and “Show me all the pictures of your kids!” The excitement was palpable. ✨ Relationships spark in informal, intimate, spontaneous moments. That spark is almost impossible to replace. ???? I understand the value of flexibility. I appreciate that sometimes travel is tough. And yes, we can connect on video — but it’s harder to create those chance encounters that deepen trust and build relationships. There’s just nothing like being together in person. When was the last time you felt that spark of connection face-to-face? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

I often reflect on the questions I am asked after I deliver my signature inspirational keynote Choose & become. One question that comes up from time to time is this: “How long did it take you to trust your husband, especially once you became a mother?” For me, the answer is simple, but the journey to get there was not. I was 35 when I married Joe. By then, I had spent years doing the individual work—counseling, deep self-reflection—that brought me to a place where I could choose to become a mom. And once I made that choice, I knew Joe was the partner I trusted with my whole heart. Trust wasn’t something Joe had to earn after marriage or when Lilly was born. It was something I had already chosen, fully and completely, before we stepped into those chapters together. Everybody’s relationship with trust looks different. My hope is that each of us finds, chooses, and embraces the person in life whom we can trust wholeheartedly. What does wholehearted trust look like for you? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About this Episode: We don’t always get love right. At work, at home, in parenting — sometimes our reactions don’t reflect the love we want to give. That’s life. That’s being human. The gift is this: we always get to reset. To reflect on the choices we made, acknowledge what didn’t align with love the verb, and then make a different choice next time. Boundless love isn’t about perfection. It’s about being aware, being willing to pause, and embracing our capacity to give and receive love again and again.

We cannot create enduring success if we are not committing to agreements with one another.  We make two-way agreements—formal or informal—when we care about something or someone, and the desired outcome depends on our actions AND the actions of someone else. The problem is . . . too often people think they’ve made an agreement but what they have really made are assumptions.  Assumptions kill outcomes, intentions, projects and relationships.   Construct a two-way agreement such that both parties can commit.  About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

What does it really take to grow—not just in leadership or work, but in life? If you long for others to become all you know they can, this episode gently reminds you: we must walk with them, not just cheer from the sidelines.About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

Inspired by Atomic Habits—what if choosing love became a daily habit?Not the emotion—the verb.Love, the action.We can stack it onto the moments we already have:A meeting.A hello.A moment of quiet.That’s how we create enduring success—for ourselves and for others.About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

What is the “want to” that is fueling your development journey? That want to is what pushes us to grow—to learn, to choose, to become.

What are you an expert at? Not THE expert. But an expert. The kind of expert who doesn’t need to cite other people’s work—because it lives in you. Because it is at the core of who you are. For me? I’m an expert in giving and receiving love—the verb. And in making choices. Especially the kind that create enduring success. What about you? 

We have all experienced something that requires resiliency to move forward.  A roadblock. A fear. A quiet voice telling us we’re not enough. Resilience isn’t about comparing who’s had it worse—it’s about how we respond. Over and over again. And through it all, we get to choose: To grow. To give all our love. To receive the love others want to give us. In Episode 98 of Trish Kendall Speaks, I reflect on what it means to validate our experiences and create enduring success—one choice at a time. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  

My sister Maria was 18 when she found out I was being abused too. Her fierce love overpowered her pain—and she poured everything she had into protecting me. She’s the reason I’m here. She’s my hero. Don’t mess with her.

Summary:

I observe people embrace the action of love in the workplace all the time. They lead with compassion, kindness, patience, and care. But saying the word “love” in the workplace isn’t commonly accepted or embraced. The behaviors are embraced. But not the language. I’m curious about this. Why is the word “love” not embraced like the words: caring or kindness or compassion?  I don’t have the answer. What do you think?  I do know that in every interaction we have a choice: 

“Be better, not bitter.”

⏰ Our calendar can control us—or we can control our calendar. I had an introductory video meeting with someone I’d been really looking forward to… but I booked another meeting right after. No space to reflect, no time to reset.  I missed out on being fully present for the entirety of both conversations. I was really disappointed. I know better than that.  I explore with teams the choice to give all our love, the verb and create enduring success—this is an example. To be present in each moment, with each person, requires a choice to build in margin.

Episode Summary:Every Choose & Become keynote and workshop . . . I know what’s at stake. I always inspire my audience to believe we each have the power to choose who we become. That’s what I’m hired to do. And when many people choose to take immediate action—when they choose differently, lead differently, love differently—that’s even better.  But it’s the one person who stays with me. The one person who makes one choice that changes their life—or the life of someone they care for. Because enduring success doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one person, one choice, one moment at a time. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Episode Summary:You have a personal brand—whether you’ve intentionally defined it or not. The good news? You get to choose how you show up—in every interaction. You can shape how people think and feel every time they interact with you. What do you want others to think and feel when they interact with you? And what do you do to create those thoughts and feelings? Just a quick reminder from me—and a question worth asking yourself. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Episode Summary: When a child or loved one takes their frustration out on you, take a breath. Maybe it’s because they feel safe with you. Love can hold space, even in the hard moments. Who in your life needs that kind of love today? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Episode Summary:Giving love, the verb, can simply be being there—creating a space where others feel safe to process, to breathe, to just be. Can you think of someone in your life who might need that kind of love today - just to be there? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Episode Summary:We never know when someone might be feeling nervous or unsure—wanting to feel welcomed. A smile, a hello, or opening the door could make all the difference. About Trish:To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Today’s Episode—Danielle Mikaelian - J.D. Candidate at Harvard Law School and Legal Fellow at the Federal Reserve, Advocate, Mentor, Ms. JD Fellow, Published Poet, HumanitarianEvery time I sit down for these conversations, I go in thinking about how important it is to share someone’s story—to amplify their voice, their lessons, their experiences with both my community and theirs. But every time, I walk away realizing just how much I get from it. And Danielle was no exception.Danielle reached out to me after seeing my interview with Breanne Summers, and when I first looked into her story, I knew I had to make space for this conversation—despite my best efforts to press pause on recording more interviews! She’s a third-year law student at Harvard, Columbia’s 2021 Student of the Year, and she embodies what it means to lift others up. She gives her time so generously—mentoring students, making connections, guiding others toward opportunities. And here I am, 51 years old, realizing how much I can learn from her. Age is irrelevant. Her wisdom, her experience, her heart—it’s all so impactful, and I know it will resonate with everyone who listens.This conversation was a beautiful reminder that even when life feels full, when I think, I can’t possibly fit in one more thing—I always get more than I give. I’m so grateful for everyone who chooses to share their time with the Choose & Become Interview Series. Danielle’s journey is inspiring, and I’m honored to share it with you.Chapters00:00 Introduction04:49 Chapter 1: Enduring Success07:06 Chapter 2: First Choice14:07 Chapter 3: Two-Way Agreement22:13 Chapter 4: Trust30:48 Chapter 5: Community and Belonging44:29 Chapter 6: Boundless LoveAbout Trish:

This episode is a powerful reminder that age is irrelevant—her wisdom, experience, and lessons resonate with us all, no matter where we are in life. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  

Episode Summary:The cycle of abuse stopped with me. That is what I am the proudest of in my life. I am reminded of this when Lilly busts out with this statement on the way home from school . . . About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Episode Summary:"A hard life creates strong people. Strong people create good lives." My Uber driver I was reminded of this simple but powerful truth by my Uber driver in Florida. His journey, filled with hard work and love—the verb—has shaped not just his life, but the lives of his children and grandchildren. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   Watch her TEDx Talk - The Secret to Creating Enduring Success: Embrace Boundless Love  https://youtu.be/7fjHfJYnIvM?si=yW_WRGGuA27N1DUF  Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   Connect with Trish:  www.trishkendall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks     #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love  

Today’s Episode—Matt Polefko - Healthcare Director, Leadership Developer, Mentor, Coach, Husband and soon-to-be FatherI met Matt through my dear friend and business partner, Jennie Geise. After attending a Harnessing Potential workshop where Matt spoke, Jennie immediately texted me and said, "Trish, we HAVE to interview Matt for Choose & Become." And I’m so grateful she did and that Matt said yes! From our very first conversation, it was clear—we are completely aligned in our passion to create true, lasting, enduring success by giving and receiving love—the verb.Matt is a leader in the healthcare industry, deeply committed to caring for patients, collaboration, coaching, and "rebuilding healthcare the right way." His insights, experiences, and the choices he has made on his journey will leave you inspired to reflect on your own path to enduring success.00:00 Introduction14:43 Chapter 1 - Enduring Success22:56 Chapter 2 - First Choice27:40 Chapter 3 - Two Way Agreement39:46 Chapter 4 - Trust50:48 Chapter 5 - Community and Belonging58:15 Chapter 6 - Boundless LoveAbout Trish Kendall:

In this Trish Kendall Speaks episode, Trish reflects on her recent workshops, where she’s worked with teams to explore the five critical choices to creating enduring success. She shares the importance of love as a verb—showing up in real, tangible ways like being available and willing to change your mind.Trish celebrates the incredible feedback and insights participants have shared, emphasizing how shared experiences can inspire growth and fuel success. This conversation dives into how intentional communication and leadership can support others on their journeys to enduring success.Chapters00:00 - Creating Enduring Success Workshops02:50 - The Power of Love as a Verb04:49 - Leaders Inspiring the Success of OthersAbout Trish:

Today’s Episode—Breeana Somers: Senior Trial Attorney, Advocate, Mentor, Mom, Empowerment ChampionBree and I first crossed paths at a women attorneys’ conference where I was speaking. Although we didn’t meet in person, I came across her voice on LinkedIn a few weeks later, and I was immediately drawn to her passion and authenticity. She recently began writing about her experience with (late-diagnosed) ADHD, and single motherhood, and she does so with raw, vulnerable candor. I knew I had to bring her voice to this community.When I think of Bree, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible mom she is to her 15-year-old daughter, Allana. Bree lights up when she talks about Allana, and the bond they share by essentially "growing up together."But Bree’s story doesn’t stop there. She’s a powerhouse advocate for women, a mentor to minority attorneys, and a champion for single moms and women navigating life with ADHD. Bree’s passion for empowering others shines in everything she does.And, oh yeah—she’s also a senior trial attorney in big law, and aiming to make partner.I’m so grateful to Bree for joining me and for sharing her journey to enduring success.Chapters00:00 Breeana Somers Introduction06:21 Chapter 1: Enduring Success11:03 Chapter 2: A First Choice23:24 Chapter 3: Two-Way Agreement31:48 Chapter 4: Trust45:21 Chapter 5: Community and Belonging54:58 Chapter 6: Boundless LoveConnect with Trish! LinkedIn : Trish Kendall Choose & Become YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks Instagram: @trishkendallspeaks www.trishkendall.com 

SummaryIn this episode, Trish shares her insights on content creation, particularly on LinkedIn. She emphasizes the importance of establishing a habit for consistent posting, writing in a conversational tone, and focusing on providing value to the audience. Trish also discusses the significance of engaging in conversations rather than just posting content, encouraging listeners to create a community around their messaging.About Trish:Trish Kendall, an expert on creating enduring success, is a TEDx speaker and international keynote speaker. She inspires audiences around the world by sharing her journey to creating a life of enduring success—success that transcends stories and circumstances. If you ask, Trish will tell you she has become the most successful person in the world. She is proud of her career, is a trusting and trusted member of her community, a loving wife, and a devoted mother of two children. All simple measures, but far more than she ever thought she would have.  Her childhood was tortured by relentless sexual abuse, neglect, and ultimately a crystal meth addiction that led to near suicide at age 20. But Trish climbed from the pit of despair and summited the peak of success—enduring success—by making five critical choices.  Today, she inspires and provides a pathway for others to achieve enduring success.  Through her Choose & Become Interview Series and her Trish Kendall Speaks podcasts, Trish shares insights, lessons, and wisdom gained along her path and the journeys of others.  Connect with Trish! LinkedIn : Trish Kendall Choose & Become YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks Instagram: @trishkendallspeaks www.trishkendall.com 

SummaryIn this conversation, Trish Kendall explores the dynamics between clients and friends, discussing the ease of transitioning from client to friend compared to friend to client. She reflects on her personal experiences and the discomfort many feel in discussing business with friends, emphasizing the importance of care, curiosity, and courage in these relationships.About Trish:Trish Kendall, an expert on creating enduring success, is a TEDx speaker and international keynote speaker. She inspires audiences around the world by sharing her journey to creating a life of enduring success—success that transcends stories and circumstances. If you ask, Trish will tell you she has become the most successful person in the world. She is proud of her career, is a trusting and trusted member of her community, a loving wife, and a devoted mother of two children. All simple measures, but far more than she ever thought she would have.  Her childhood was tortured by relentless sexual abuse, neglect, and ultimately a crystal meth addiction that led to near suicide at age 20. But Trish climbed from the pit of despair and summited the peak of success—enduring success—by making five critical choices.  Today, she inspires and provides a pathway for others to achieve enduring success.  Through her Choose & Become Interview Series and her Trish Kendall Speaks podcasts, Trish shares insights, lessons, and wisdom gained along her path and the journeys of others.  Connect with Trish! LinkedIn : Trish Kendall Choose & Become YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks Instagram: @trishkendallspeaks www.trishkendall.com 

Sometimes, out of the blue, I feel it—the sensation of a phantom limb.