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YLY Ep.# 144 Managing Social Media Better With Laura Roeder document.createElement('audio'); http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY144.mp3 In episode #144 of You Leading You, Laura Roeder, founder of Meet Edgar, co-founder of B-School, and an avid entrepreneur and social media practitioner discusses her journey from quitting her job at 22 to launch her first business, to filling a need to organize and optimize our busy world of content creation and sharing in social media today. Today Laura shares: How Her Journey In Entrepreneurism Found A New Purpose! Why Scheduling Social Media Is So Distracting And What You Can Do About It! How Measuring And Using Best Practices Makes A Difference In Conversions! How Scalable Social Media Can Be So Daunting! Laura brings her You Leading You Moment by: Always staying focused on what item has the biggest impact on her goals. Steering away from distractions and maintaining her highest priorities. Reach Laura at: Website: Meet Edgar Website: Laura Roeder New App: Laura’s new software for coaches, Paperbell: https://Paperbell.com Twitter: @meetedgar Twitter: @lkr The post YLY 144: Managing Social Media Better With Laura Roeder appeared first on You Leading You .

You Leading You 143 Demystifying Business Credit with Ty Crandall http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY143.mp3 In episode #143 of You Leading You, Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert, Best Selling International Author and Speaker talks today about his journey and focus on helping individuals and businesses clear debt and build a solid credit foundation.  Today Ty shares: How Business Credit Can Be Built Following 4 Steps! Why Most People Misunderstand Business Credit! How To Get Credit Without A Personal Guarantee! Why Reaching Out For Help Can Pull Back The Credit Curtain! Ty Creates His You Leading You Moment by: Continuously learning, reading and absorbing as much information as possible. He believes in eating and exercising right, but also feeds and trains his mind as well as his body. Family time is also vital, getting everyone up off of the couch and being involved together, sharing experiences and life. Reach Ty at: Website: Credit Suite YouTube: Credit Suite Facebook: Credit Suite Twitter: @creditsuite1 Twitter: @tycrandall   The post YLY 143: Demystifying Business Credit With Ty Crandall appeared first on You Leading You .

You Leading You 142 Networking and Personal Brand Strategies with Matt Handshakin Holmes http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY142.mp3 In episode #142 of You Leading You, Matt “Handshakin” Holmes, author, speaker and founder of the Handshakin Video Series discusses building relationships through networking and how we define our own personal brand. A fun talk with a passionate person that focuses on why we need to build a strong camaraderie of fellow entrepreneurs to help us grow.  Today Matt shares: How Personal Relationships Create Trust! Why Introverts Can Take Advantage Of Technology! How Handshakes Start A Connection That Last! How Do We Make Relationships Last, Yet Efficient! Matt finds his You Leading You Moment by: Networking and handshakes. The hardest thing for entrepreneurs is getting out of bed and focusing on the one thing. With 10 priorities tugging at us, nothing gets accomplished with no one but yourself being the authority that drives you. A mastermind is a great accountability group, alongside co-founders and just overall accountability partners to help us reach those goals.   Reach Matt at: Website: Handshakin Facebook: Handshakin Twitter: @handshakin Instagram: @handshakin   The post YLY 142: Networking And Personal Brand Strategies With Matt Handshakin Holmes appeared first on You Leading You .

You Leading You Ep. 141: Joan Sotkin discusses finding prosperity after giving away everything, a unique approach to life and business. http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY141.mp3 In episode #141 of You Leading You, Joan Sotkin, an original online entrepreneur starting with AOL back in 1995, discusses how today she focuses on helping connect your business and money with a holistic approach. A unique and fun conversation about her path to helping others to the prosperity place through her own colorful and emotional story. Today Joan shares: How She Gave Everything Away And Found Herself! Why Its About Telling Your Own Story! How Sotkins Had Their Own Rules! How Emotions Affect Our Financial Well-Being! Joan reaches prosperity in her You Leading You Moment by: Being quiet in the morning, not stuffing her mind and calendar full, but instead keeps a simple morning routine and meditation that creates a very peaceful state. Reach Joan at: Website: Joan Sotkin Website: Prosperity Place Udemy Course: Financial Freedom Formula – A Holistic Blueprint For Success 50% Off For The Listeners Book: Build Your Money Muscle Facebook: Joan Sotkins Prosperity Place Twitter: @joansotkin   The post YLY 141: From A Pound Of Tumbled Stones To The Prosperity Place With Joan Sotkin appeared first on You Leading You .

Father Daughter Conversations by Jason Pockrandt http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLYBonus1.mp3 In this bonus episode of You Leading You, I sit and talk with former guest (from YLY #108) Jason Pockrandt, who has brought 11 great fathers together to tell their stories of life as a parent, and what fatherhood means to them. As a contributor, I was so grateful to be not only included, but also have my daughters be part of the experience (and additional contributing authors). Join us as we discuss fatherhood, our paths and why being a role model is so vital! Father-Daughter Conversations Amazon Description: I can’t raise a daughter. I need time alone to figure this father thing out. Will she ever talk to me and tell me how she feels? All fathers experience these emotions. We doubt our ability to be a great dad and to raise an outstanding daughter. What if you had some help? Father-Daughter Conversations will equip you with the tools all fathers—new, young and seasoned—are searching for to better connect with their daughters and create meaningful relationships. Join the fireside chat and learn from eleven incredible fathers as they explore what it means to become the role model she needs, the father she deserves, and the husbands they were created to be. Grab something to drink, find a quiet room (you deserve it dad) and dive deep into this book. Experiencing first hand the wonder and beauty of authentic, father-daughter conversations.  Join The Father-Daughter Conversation at: Website: Jason Pockrandt Amazon: Father-Daughter Conversations The post YLY Bonus: Father Daughter Conversations by Jason Pockrandt appeared first on You Leading You .

Erica Castner You Leading You 140 http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY140.mp3 In episode #140 of You Leading You, Erica Castner, Founder of Queen of Results Coaching and Consulting, keynote speaker, blogger, and podcaster, talks about empowering yourself, especially her focus with CEO mothers and leaders, to reach the goals you desire in life. A fun conversation with insights into relationships and connections, personal development and leadership.  Today Erica shares: How The Relationships We Nurture Are Key To Our Growth! Why Gaining Clarity Is Key To Success! Why A Coach Needs A Coach! How Do We Breakthrough! Erica shares her You Leading You Moment with us by: Having intentional and focused periods of journaling. Writing in her journal first thing, gives her the clarity of the day, and at night before she goes to bed, to celebrate her wins.  Reach Erica at: Free Guide: Connect the Dots Networking Guide: How To Rule Your Networking Efforts Website: Queen of Results Podcast: Power Focus Biz Chat Podcast: Proclamation of Persistence YouTube: Erica Castner Facebook: Queen of Results Twitter: @queenofresults   The post YLY 140: Breakthrough Journeys And Getting Results With Erica Castner appeared first on You Leading You .

You Leading You Episode 139 Podcast Leader Joel Boggess http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY139.mp3 In episode #139 of You Leading You, Joel Boggess, radio veteran, Amazon #1 bestselling author of Finding Your Voice, Huffington Post and Success contributing writer and Host of ReLaunch, a top rated and awarded podcast sits down to talk about his journey from childhood adversity to inspirational success. Creating ReLaunch alongside his mutual founder and spouse, Dr. Pei Kang, has given Joel an opportunity to live the life he has desired. A motivating talk about how life takes us down different roads and how our choices can affect the lives and the dreams of others.   Today Podcast Expert Joel shares: How A Coma Was Only One Early Obstacle He Overcame Why He Practiced Incompetent Confidence To Success How We Must Pivot In Life To Reach Our Goals How Podcasting Has Allowed Him To Grow An Inspirational And Community Based Business Joel creates his You Leading You Moment by: Having an early morning routine, the first 20 minutes he practices gratitude journaling in a spiral notebook. He uses his timer and lists the things in life he is grateful for. Being inspired by his wife Pei, his love for his animals, and his goal of helping others reach their dreams encourages him to pursue his own passion. Joel looks to the future and sees his assistance coming to the next generation of podcasters. Reach Joel at: Website: ReLaunch – Starting Over With Confidence Podcast: Relaunch Show Amazon: Finding Your Voice Facebook: Podcast Tips with Joel Boggess Twitter: @joelboggess   The post YLY 139: Learning To Believe In Yourself Again With Podcast Leader Joel Boggess appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY138.mp3 In episode #138 of You Leading You, Dave Sanderson, the last civilian out on the “Miracle On The Hudson” discusses his journey, working with Tony Robbins, his heroic events on the Hudson and his mission to bringing clarity and focus to others. A truly inspiring episode, Dave shares his awakening to a larger purpose, which has given him a new career writing and speaking about his experiences.  Today Dave shares: How His First Mentor Had An Impact! Why His Relationship With Tony Robbins Held Him To A Higher Standard! Why The Moment Of Impact Clarified The Hero Within! How One Phone Call Solidified His Purpose! Dave shows his You Leading You Moment by: Knowing he has a mission, and he knows how he wants to impact people’s lives. Bringing that clarity and focus on the mission gives him the boundless energy to move forward. Reach Dave at: Website: Dave Sanderson Speaks Books: Moments Matter & Brace For Impact Facebook: Dave Sanderson Speaks Twitter: @davesanderson2 LinkedIn: Dave Sanderson   The post YLY 138: Creating Your Own Miraculous Flight Plan With Dave Sanderson appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY137.mp3 In episode #137 of You Leading You, Michael Polito, a fitness, and wellness coach based in the Hudson Valley talks about his passion for inner strength and how it formed his business, Old School Street Fitness. Michael uses mind and body strength training to achieve success with his entrepreneurial business, transforming others right in my backyard of Poughkeepsie, NY.  Today Michael shares: How His Study Of Martial Arts Inspires Him! Why You Should Marry Your Passion To Your Career! How Body Weight Exercises Builds Self Strength! How Teaching Brings Inspiration! Michael’s You Leading You Moment is: A large motivation for Michael is creative freedom. Once he figured out the rules, he went ahead and created something that met a need, which helps to fulfill him. Michael lives with a philosophy that everyone has something to offer and should explore those possibilities.   Reach Michael at: Website: Mike Polito – Old School Street Fitness Website: Mike Polito – Photography Facebook: Progressive Movement Method Twitter: @politofitness Instagram: @oldschoolstreetfitness   The post YLY 137: Building A Business From The Strength Within With Michael Polito appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY136.mp3 In episode #136 of You Leading You, Jim Sweeney, sports blogger, podcast host and creator of Mike Raffone, speaks about his career path and the focus away from corporate to an entrepreneurial venture. Living his dream of talking, and being, in the sports world is an inspirational story of success.  Today Jim shares: How His Entrepreneurial Path Simmered In The Corporate World! Why Taking Action Into The Unknown Was Key! How Creating A Brand Is A Personal Effort! How Following Your Passion Takes Many Roads! Jim’s You Leading You Moment is: Visualization is key. Seeing the touchdown celebration, feeling the energy of the win. He feels like he has a responsibility and loves the motivation given to him by the expected fans through the excitement of his seeing the prize. Reach Jim at: Website: The Mike Podcast: Mike On Sports (iTunes) Amazon: Mike Sports Comic Books Facebook: Mike On Sports Twitter: @mikeonsports   The post YLY 136: An Entrepreneurial Touchdown Celebration With Jim Sweeney appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY135.mp3 In episode #135 of You Leading You, Cindy Sheridan Murphy, a cancer survivor, and women’s empowerment coach, talks about her journey through personal adversity to helping others create their success in life. An inspiring talk about finding your purpose and focusing on your intent on and in life. Cancer Survivor Cindy Sheridan Murphy shares her story about Thriving Through cancer with music by Debra Lynn Alt in this Video below:  Today Cindy shares: How Her Diagnosis Motivated Her For Success! What Is The Process For Living Fulfilled Life!  How To Focus On Getting Through Your Adversity! How You Need To Be Intentful In Surviving! Cindy’s You Leading You Moment is: Being an early riser, she fills her first hour with journaling about gratitude, dreams and aspirations. This puts her entire day in a positive light. At night before bed, she listens to healing mediation and putting her mind at ease. Reach Cindy at: Website: Cindy Sheridan Murphy Free Offer: 10 Step Guide To Nourishing Yourself Facebook: Cindy Sheridan Murphy Facebook: Thrive Through Cancer Academy Twitter: @coachcsmurphy   The post YLY 135: Building A New Day And Thriving Through Cancer With Cindy Sheridan Murphy appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY134.mp3 In episode #134 of You Leading You, Nanette DeGroat, founder, and owner of Breakthrough M2 discusses her journey of weight loss and changing her mindset to invite a healthier lifestyle in. Today she teaches others where to focus their energies to overcoming personal obstacles and gain success.  Today Nanette shares: How Her Journey From Teacher To Entrepreneur Took Place! How Do We Lead Ourselves Past The Temptations! Why We Need To Change Our Minds! Learn How She Uses Body Sculpting To Help Detox Her Clients! Nanette On The Hudson Valley News Network Nanette’s You Leading You Moment is: She has people that come into the office, going on Facebook, testifying that their lives have changed. Not just their health, but other areas of their lives are affected positively. Since she loves what she’s doing, the spiritual connection is there to live a fulfilled life.  Reach at: Website: BreakthroughM2 Facebook: Breakthrough M2 Twitter: @BtWeightloss Instagram: @BtWeightloss http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY134.mp3 The post YLY 134: A Journey Of Health Success With Nanette DeGroat appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY133.mp3 In episode #133 of You Leading You, Donna Cravotta, a social visibility expert and CEO of Social Sage PR, which is home to the Total Social PR System , talks to us today about her evolution around the social media rise, as well as focusing your efforts online to get your conversation heard. An experienced discussion about building relationships and leveraging technology to help and not overcomplicate things.  Today Donna shares: How Her Experience In Corporate Opened The Door To Social Success! Why You Need To Be Clear On Your Message Before You Share! How Conversations Are The Way To Launch Connections!  How Putting Yourself In The Line Of Visibility Makes Opportunities Happen! What Is The Total Social PR System! Donna finds her You Leading You Moment by: Her drive to ensuring that entrepreneurs don’t get ripped off, everyone should have resources. She wants to make sure everyone can have the help to succeed, no matter the size of your business, everyone can have a voice! Reach Donna at: Website: Social Sage PR Facebook: Social Sage PR Twitter: @donnacravotta LinkedIn: Donna Cravotta The post YLY 133: Crafting A Message Your Audience Wants To Hear With Donna Cravotta appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY132.mp3 In episode #132 of You Leading You, Ellen Looyen, author of Branded For Life and founder of Ellen Looyen Communications has an inspiring story about being a pioneer as a saleswoman in the early technology fields, to where she leads today, helping tell personal branding stories. Defining the needs of personal, team or business entity, with a focus on capturing the message and influence to align the brand and identity.  Today Ellen shares: How Experience In Sales Taught Branding Basics! Why Every Person Has Their Own Brand! What An Internal Team Needs For Its Identity! How Ellen Put Her Experience Together To Be An Amazon Bestseller! Ellen creates her You Leading You Moment by: Defining charisma, which is equal parts of strength and warmth, is a foundation for emotional intelligence. Having self-awareness and executive presence is how she creates the framework for her branding life and her clients.  Reach Ellen at: Website: Ellen4Branding Amazon: Branded For Life Facebook: Ellen Looyen Twitter: @EllenLooyen   The post YLY 132: Aligning Your Message To Your Brand With Ellen Looyen appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY131.mp3 In episode #131 of You Leading You, Maura Sweeney, author, Huffington Post contributor, speaker and Ambassador of Happiness talks to us about making changes in our lives and how we can find our own happiness. A firecracker of energy, Maura shares how a childhood desire combined with a business background, time as a homeschooling mom, and experience traveling to over 50 countries equips her in her midlife lifestyle career.  Today Maura shares: How Leaving Law School Opened The Door To Her Passion! Why Retraining Our Brains Is A Key To Happiness! How Do We Get Out Of Our Comfort Zone! How She Became An Ambassador Of Happiness! Maura happily brings about her You Leading You Moment by: Having a very quiet early morning time routine, in her home, she spends time in reflection, journaling and putting her thoughts and plans together. Instead of reacting to the day, she is planning for success. She also uses exercise and outdoor activities to bring herself back to center, she stays away from her desk and takes the time to balance her life. Reach Maura at: Website: Maura  4 U Free Ebook: Favorite Happiness Quotes Podcast: Living Happy Inside Out Amazon: The Art Of Happiness Facebook: Maura 4 U Twitter: @Maura4u Coming Soon An Interview With Husband, Jim Sweeney! The post YLY 131: From An End To A Happy Beginning With Maura Sweeney appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY130.mp3 In episode #130 of You Leading You, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, of the Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, NY and a blogger with, This Is What A Rabbi Looks Like, educates us about building community, being a leader and integrating social media with today’s faithful. A great discussion on how we can make an impact in both our personal and professional lives and how leadership affects the lives of others.  Today Rabbi Berkowitz shares: How She Emulated Her Faith Heroes And Achieved Her Goal Of Being A Rabbi! Why Change Moves Someone From A Sacred Place! How Social Media Builds Community! How Blogging Gives A Further Reach To Explore Topics Outside Of The Sermon! Rabbi Berkowitz creates her You Leading You Moment by: Seeking help, being a small congregational rabbinate, she has found that she has built a peer network, including those of other faiths to build and foster a sense of community. Also working with a coach, to constantly improve her own skills and professional organizations, to stay current and share ideas with others, increases her ability to lead others. Reach Rabbi Berkowitz at: Website: Vassar Temple Website: This Is What A Rabbi Looks Like Facebook: Rabbi Leah Berkowitz Twitter: @RabbiLRB Instagram: @RabbiLRB   The post YLY 130: Leadership In Faith And Life With Rabbi Leah Berkowitz appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY129.mp3 In episode #129 of You Leading You, Sir John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, writer and author of the new release, Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days, talks about overcoming our own roadblocks, and creating habits for success. Sir John takes us on a journey of changing our lives by making intentful changes in our minds and having new scripts write the new life we desire.  Today Sir John shares: How You Can Push Away From Comfortable Or Addicted Places! What Is Mind Hacking And How Positive Habits Work! Why Self Belief Comes After Self Awareness! How Retraining Our Minds Creates The Success We Want! Sir John moves past his roadblocks to his You Leading You Moment by: As a morning ritual, he practices concentration exercises, ensuring he is focused, then adding in positive loops or affirmations, writing them down. Finally, he uses simulation and visualization exercises to see the future, step by step to the path to success. Reach Sir John at: Website: Media Shower Website: Mind Hacking Amazon: Mind Hacking Facebook: Sir John Hargrave Twitter: @sirjohnhargrave   The post YLY 129: Putting Your Mind In Path Of Success With Sir John Hargrave appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY128.mp3 In episode #128 of You Leading You, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder and former CEO of North Face, serial entrepreneur, and board member of many entrepreneurial ventures, has a chat about his history with one of outdoor livings most popular brands, to helping today’s up and coming brands become successful. A fantastic mix of purpose, passion and experience, Hap shares his stories of success and some of the stumbles along the way.  Today Hap shares: How Founding Principles Have Brought Success, While Having A Deeper Purpose! Why Building A Brand That Endures Involves Passion! How Hap Has Leveraged His Experience With Todays Entrepreneurs! Why Overnight Success Takes A Long Time! Hap achieves his You Leading You Moment by: Making sure he has a vision of where he is going and what he wants to do. As they used to joke at North Face, “It’s not the mountain that wears you down, it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.” The larger goal put in front of someone, especially when it is combined with a larger passion, is the best driving force.  Reach Hap at: Website: ALMOST  Amazon: Almost: 12 Electric Months Chasing A Silicon Valley Dream co-written by Brian Tarcy Facebook: Almost Page LinkedIn: Hap Klopp Twitter: @hapklopp   The post YLY 128: Learning, Living and Teaching Life’s Lessons With Hap Klopp appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY127.mp3 In episode #127 of You Leading You, Peter Heymann, or Coach Pete to his clients, the founder of Break/Through: Career and Life Coaching brings his background of youth and family counseling and a corporate business environment to people that are looking to live the life they love. Based in Hudson Valley, NY (my own backyard), Coach Pete works with his clients to identify their goals and work on them systematically, to reach the happiness in life they look for. Today Peter shares: What He Learned Working With Kids In The Youth Program! Why The Drama And Trauma Of The Past Carry Our Stories Forward! How You Can Look At Life From A New Perspective! How Mindset Can Be Rewired For Your Own Success! Coach Pete Breaks Into His You Leading You Moment by: Understanding and assuming personal responsibility. Peter has realized that individuals need to take their own role of leadership in their lives seriously and intentionally, minute, by hour, by day. Through that action he, and others that he breaks through into their mindset, and see success in what they do.  Reach Coach Pete at: Website: break/through: career and life coaching  Facebook: Peter Heymann Facebook: Break/Through: Career and Life Coaching LinkedIn: Peter Heymann Visit Coach Pete to set up a free call to discuss coaching!   The post YLY 127: Breaking Through To The Next You With Peter Heymann appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY126.mp3 In episode #126 of You Leading You, Empress ChaChanna Simpson, a coach and speaker focusing on body acceptance and the host of Body Chat TV and A Stellar Show has an insightful talk about loving yourself and finding happiness from within. A great discussion on looking for that inner acceptance and becoming the person that you want to live with.  Today ChaChanna shares: How You Can Create A Life You Love And Are Excited To Live! Why We Shouldn’t Postpone Our Life! What Is The Body Acceptance Movement! How Our Perceptions Can Become Our Reality! ChaChanna launches her You Leading You Moment by: While still working in the corporate arena and giving energy to her side gig, she focuses on what is important and what matters most to her dream. If it’s not a definite yes, it’s a no! Reach ChaChanna at: Website: Your Stellar Day Blab: Empress ChaChanna Facebook: Career Woman Academy Twitter: @chachanna   The post YLY 126: Accepting Yourself And Being Happy With Empress ChaChanna Simpson appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY125.mp3 In episode #125 of You Leading You, Michael Rosenbaum, an advanced clinical hypnotherapist, Metaphysician Practitioner, and Death and Dying specialist sheds light on the darker subject of our passing and how we can find joy in our lives today. A unique perspective on happiness and achieving the right balance to have a fulfilled life.  Today Michael shares: How To Live From A Place Of Joy! Why Looking At Our Mindset Is So Important! How Do We Combat Negative Self Talk! Why He Believes Our Spiritual Consciousness Is Having A Human Journey! Michael manifests his You Leading You Moment by: Having a routine that begins his day with a long meditation putting him in a certain state of mind. The meditation contains his affirmations which remind him of what is he is looking to accomplish and keeps his energy on track. If there is something off in his life he likes to do a self-process to root out the issues, keeping a focus on self-care. He ends his day with 3 specific things that occurred that day which he is grateful for.  Reach Michael at: Website: Alternative Choices Phone: 914-218-9000 Offices: Local offices in Katonah, Goldens Bridge and Mt. Kisco, NY or available by SKYPE   The post YLY 125: Getting Unstuck From Unhealthy Beliefs And Living A Joyful Life With Michael Rosenbaum appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY124.mp3 In episode #124 of You Leading You, Karen Putz, an author, speaker, passion mentor, and barefoot waterskier discusses how she found her own happiness after a life changing injury as a teen, and has ignited that passion in others! A deaf mom who walks on water, showing that intentions make all the difference in success. A full transcript of the show can be viewed here: You Leading You Ep# 124 Transcript and can be saved directly from this link!  Today Karen shares: How An Accident Became An Opening To Drive Herself! Why Mindset Is Such An Important Tool! How Do You Find Your Passion! How Childhood Daydreams Are The Foundation For Your Passion! Karen skies to her You Leading You Moment by: Remembering that success is always self driven. By planning her days, she can check her “compass” to ensure that she is filling, not emptying her emotional, social, or financial bank accounts. She asks if the actions she takes are moving her towards, or away from her goal. Reach Karen at: Website: Ageless Passions Amazon: In Pursuit Of Passion: An Inspirational Journal Facebook: Ageless Passions Twitter: @agelesspassions Instagram: @agelesspassions   The post YLY 124: Conquering Adversity Barefoot With Karen Putz appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY123.mp3 In episode #123 of You Leading You, Pas Simpson, author, entrepreneur, motivational leader and happiness engineer talks about overcoming adversities and creating the life we want. Changing his own difficult past to become the man who puts family first, Pas and I have a great dialogue of perseverance, positive mindset and entrepreneurial success.  Today Pas shares: How Our Past Cannot Define Us! Why Mentors Are Key To Success! What Is A Happiness Engineer! How He Was Inspired To Bring Motivation Daily! How He Shifts Negative Things To Planet Blah Blah! Pas engineers his You Leading You Moment by: Realizing that being happy is success. He shows, gives and exudes love. Internalizing and repeating positive mantras help to keep the negative feelings at bay.  Reach Pas at: Website: The Big 365 Facebook: The Happiness Engineer Amazon: The Big 365 Facebook: The Big 365 Twitter: @IGotUent   The post YLY 123: Happiness Can Be Engineered With Pas Simpson appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY122.mp3 In episode #122 of You Leading You, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, founder, president and journeywoman for the 50 in 52 Journey, where she met and interviewed changemakers from all 50 states discusses personal leadership and community values. A great discussion on how we handle leadership and accountability with a dynamic woman who believes to make a difference you need to add a little crazy to your efforts!  New York – Teddy Gross Oregon – Elizabeth Fournier Today Dafna shares: How We Need To Embrace Our Journey And Can Change Our Own Story! Why She Decided To Blend Community With Technology! Where Does Business Experience Fit Into Leadership! What She Found Within The 52 State Journey! Dafna finds her You Leading You Moment by: Always reminding herself that she is working towards a goal that is going to impact someone, somewhere. There is reality and exhaustion with this lifestyle, but when you get ready to rock and roll, you put those feelings aside because you remind yourself that you are helping others. Use the oxygen mask theory and take care of yourself to nourish and feed your own physical, mental and relationship state. Reach Dafna at: Website: Journey Institute co-founded with her husband Michael Jenet Website: 50 in 52 Journey Website: Examiner – Dafna’s Articles Youtube Channel: Journey Videos Amazon: It Takes A Little Crazy To Make A Difference Facebook: Dafna Michaelson Jenet Twitter: @dafna_m   The post YLY 122: Bringing The Distress Table Into The Light With Dafna Michaelson Jenet appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY121.mp3 In episode #121 of You Leading You, Marty Bhatia, the Founder and Owner of Digital Ninja Consulting, takes his experience and knowledge and leverages it into a business that connects his passion with his true purpose. Making connections with clients to drive a better product for them differentiates Marty and his firm from others in the tech and CRM training space. Today Marty shares: How Being Mindful and Present Is So Important! What Are Some Common Misconceptions And Issues Facing Entrepreneurs Today! How He Leveraged Prior Small Success Into A Powerful Lesson To Succeed! Where Does Education For Tech Fall Short! Marty creates his own You Leading You Moment by: Even in the midst of total chaos, he realizes he has control over his outcome. With that he takes inventory of his life and situation, and has a moment of gratitude in the present. From there he recharges his own batteries with the thoughts and insights he finds. Reach Marty at: Website: Digital Ninja Consulting Facebook: Digital Ninja Consulting Twitter: aDigitalNinja   The post YLY 121: How The Economic Apocalypse Showed The Way With Marty Bhatia appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY120.mp3 In episode #120 of You Leading You, Doug Sandler, discusses leveraging his 30+ years of business experience to bring his message of “Nice Guys Finish First” to the working world. His message of making connections, building relationships and strengthening those bonds has resonated with hundreds of thousands through his blog, the Huffington Post and national speaking opportunities.   Today Doug  shares: What Is A Nice Guy! Why It Doesn’t Mean Being A Pushover! How The Relationship With Your Customer Can Be Benefited From His Message! What Is 24 Seconds That Will Change Your Life! Doug creates his You Leading You Moment by: Getting up everyday with passion. If you dread your day from the moment you wake up, then you aren’t following your passion. Make your get up and go, directly be affected by your passion. Also his wife is extremely motivated and he doesn’t want to lose pace with her! Finally the values and lessons we teach our children, as well as others, are the legacies that we create, and we should cherish those enduring examples of who we are. Reach Doug at: Website: Doug Sandler – Nice Guys Finish First Amazon: Nice Guys Finish First Preview: Audio Sample Nice Guys Finish First Podcast: The Nice Guys On Business Facebook: Doug Sandler Twitter: @djdoug   The post YLY 120: No More Mr. Nice Guy, Unless You Want To Finish First With Doug Sandler appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY119.mp3 In episode #119 of You Leading You, Ani Alexander, Bestselling Author, Blogger, Online Entrepreneur and Podcaster, talks about the birth of creativity, and her journey to becoming a powerful force in the writing world. From across the globe Ani is helping and supporting those that are looking to build their own message and brand.  Today Ani shares: How Ani Turned Her Childhood Passion Into Her Business! Why She Resigned From Corporate Life And Wrote Her Line In The Sand! Where The Online Space Has Allowed Ani To Affect A Global Audience! How Self Doubt Creates Low Points, And Our Mission To Focus! Ani writes her own You Leading You Moment by: Identifying that fear is a motivator, she doesn’t want to go back and drives to be successful. Knowing and finding your “Why”, then sticking to it is also a key motivating force. To keep herself recharged, working on her podcast and writing her own blog is a one of the most personally gratifying experiences for her. Reach Ani at: Website: Ani Alexander Amazon: Highfall  / Dream Down / Emotional Moments Podcast: Write 2B Read Facebook: Ani Alexander Twitter: @Ani_LifeProb   The post YLY 119: How You Can Write Your Own Dreams With Ani Alexander appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY118.mp3 In episode #118 of You Leading You, Dr. Hans Mumm, a  US Army Captain (Ret), author, speaker and entrepreneur talks about his primary passion leadership, and it’s links to other areas, including the Drone hot topic. A discussion on how his background, blended with his post military career after becoming a Wounded Warrior, is looking to bring his vision of leadership, especially complexity theory leadership, to the mainstream.  Today Hans shares: Why Going Into The Service Turned From Obligation To Duty! Where Innovation Occurs Without Leadership! How Complex Leadership Opens The Solution Beyond What Has Come Before! Where We Need To Move Away From Linear Approaches To Problem Solving! Hans navigates his You Leading You Moment by: Knowing he has gained success and having been very fortunate to have mentors, he has taken that non-linear and non-authoritative approach. Collaborating and creating new solutions is a tremendous driving force for Dr. Mumm. Reach Hans at: Website: Hans Mumm Amazon: Applying Complexity Leadership Theory To Drone Airspace Integration Twitter: @hansmumm   The post YLY 118: How Collaboration And Drones Can Help You Think Outside Of The Box With Dr. Hans Mumm appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY117.mp3 In episode #117 of You Leading You Peter Danish, media marketing consultant, award winning author, composer and classical music editor, and I palaver about the marketing world and creating lasting impressions. Our chat touches on many topics and how our message can be crafted in such a challenging world.   Today Peter shares: How Your Message Is So Important! Why Current Marketing Has Changed For The Worse Today! What The Key To Amplifying Successes Means To You! Why There Is No Such Thing As Constructive Criticism! Peter is  You Leading You Moment through: People can’t do what they love based on their situation. That can be an excuse, finding time for your passion, such as writing a novel during your commute, shows Peter’s belief that we can create our own joy in life. Make a choice to apply a positive outlook. Reach Peter at: Website: Danish Media Group Website: Danish Writing Academy Website: The Tenor Peter’s Debut! Amazon: I’ll Give You Exactly Five Minutes Amazon: Medjugorje: The Final Prophecy Peter’s New Book! Facebook: Peter Danish Twitter: @pmdanish   The post YLY 117: I’ll Give You Exactly Five Minutes With Peter Danish appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY116.mp3 In episode #116 of You Leading You, Ken Dunn, multi-book author, CEO and Founder of Next Century Publishing, and creator of Readers Legacy, chats with me about his journey from being a sidepreneur to a force to be reckoned with in the publishing industry, as well as building a new social media outlet for avid reading fans. Ken loves the medium of print, and wants to share that passion with other voracious readers.   Today Ken shares: How Entrepreneurism Is A Slow Burn! Why He Created An Outlet That Was Needed For Fans! How He Built A Community From 0 To Over 2,000 Members In One Month! Where The Digital Age Offered A New Opportunity! Ken writes his own You Leading You Moment by: A regular morning routine, 15 minutes of reading something inspiring, and fitness helps to motivate the body. Ken also reminds himself daily why he is making progress. Knowing that if our ambitions stay bigger than our fears, we will continue to be successful. Reach Ken at: Website: Readers Legacy Website: Next Century Publishing Amazon: From Here To Having It All Amazon: The Most Important Minute Amazon: Learn How To Write A Book In 2 Hours Facebook: Ken Dunn, Author Twitter: Ken_Dunn   The post YLY 116: Building Community Around A Passion For Literature With Ken Dunn appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY115.mp3 In episode #115 of You Leading You, Carl David, 3rd generation fine art dealer, author, writer, a suicide awareness advocate and a practitioner of “Paying It Forward” talks about his journey of surviving a loss, and how it turned into a passion to help others. A truly genuine person whose tragic past has helped many ensure that they are not alone when they are in the bowels of depression.  Today Carl shares: How The Loss Of His Brother At 16 Affected His Outlook On Life! What Kind Of Messages That The Universe Sends Us! How Helping Others Realize They Matter Became A Passion! Why Carl Forces His Mindset To Be Positive! Carl has his You Leading You Moment by: Waking up with the idea that he wants to do something fabulous today. He sees the glass as half full, and sees the positive things in life. Then give whatever he decides to do everything he has, all the positive feelings and energy that within him. If you need help, the Suicide Awareness Hotline is here to help you: Suicide Awareness Hotline Reach Carl at: Website: Carl E David Website: David David Gallery Book: Waking Dreams: The Subtle Reality Book: Bader Field   The post YLY 115: How Surviving Suicide Helped Others Not Be Alone With Carl David appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY114.mp3 In episode #114 of You Leading You, Mark Briody, a former traditional businessman has become Australia’s most sought after client attraction expert with his firm More Clients Fast! A man whose journey has shown him that trust and relationships are the keys to those treasured business relationships.   In This Episode Mark shares: How A Coach Made The Difference! Why Breeding Familiarity Is So Important! How To Use Differentiation To Your Advantage! What Importance Taking Time For You Brings Further Success! Mark attracts his You Leading You Moment by: Having a system that works for him. At the end of the day he writes several things he needs to get done early in the next day. One of those is starting the day with reading something positive for 15 minutes. Then he attacks his emails for 20 minutes (with 2 more timeframes throughout the day). He the listens to some motivating music, and finally listens to motivational speeches to help push himself further. Reach Mark at: Website: More Clients Fast Facebook: More Clients Fast  Special Bonus For Listeners:  50 Ways To Attract More Customers The post YLY 114: Making Changes After Hardships Brings Success With Mark Briody appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY113.mp3 In episode #113 of You Leading You, Geoff Woods, writer for Entrepreneur, and host of the Mentee Podcast, where he is chronicling his journey from Employee to Entrepreneur, discusses the power of surrounding yourself with amazing individuals who will help YOU grow! An inspiring story of one man’s journey to live Jim Rohn’s famous quote and become the success around him!  Today Geoff shares: What You Need To Find In Yourself First And The Power Of Introspection! How You Make The Connections And Find A Mentor! What Level The Mentor Touches Within Our Lives And Are There Boundaries!  How You Can Stop Talking About Success And Leverage Those Around You To Be Held Accountable! Geoff opens himself up to his You Leading You Moment by: Obviously surrounding yourself with amazing successful leaders and mentors is a key component. He allows only positive people to enter and affect his life. Balance is also key, managing the four buckets in his life, and making them match his priorities for forward momentum to leverage our most valuable resource, time. Finally daily meditation and introspection is also key to achieving a focal point and building a strong muscle for focus and attention.  Reach Geoff at: Website: Geoff Woods Blog/Podcast: Geoff Woods Blog Facebook: The Mentee Podcast Twitter: @geoffwoods Entrepreneur Article: How To Make A Jump From Employee To Entrepreneur In 5 Steps   The post YLY 113: Put Your Entrepreneur Boat In The Rising Mentor Tide With Geoff Woods appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY112.mp3 In episode #112 of You Leading You, Doc Kennedy, a filmmaker who has handled most jobs, both in front, as well as behind the camera, and a podcaster, discusses his views on leadership and how we can achieve our dreams and goals. An extremely talented individual who knows the value that working within your passion can bring, both to you and to those you serve!  Today Doc shares: How A Small Town Didn’t Define Him! Why He Had Over 30 Jobs Until He Found What Touched Him At His Core! How You Can Build Your Art Passion Into A Profitable Career! How Leading Volunteers Is A Challenge That Not Everyone Can Do! Why He Leads With Fun! Doc directs his You Leading You Moment by: First keeping his faith and relationships intact. Next it’s a little challenging, but deciding on what he needs to grow himself and his business. Finally  is living a life of gratitude and helping others. Reach Doc at: Website: Doc Kennedy Podcast: Filmmakers Focus Facebook: Doc Kennedy Twitter: @dockennedy37 and  @filmmakerdoc   The post YLY 112: Scar Tissue Is A Lesson Well Learned With Doc Kennedy appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY111.mp3 In episode #111 of You Leading You, Jason Unger, a natural encourager who loves to see others succeed, shares his message of support and motivation with other entrepreneurial spouses. This personal journey of inspiration with former guest Abbie Unger (Episode #75 here), has allowed Jason his own outlet and a path to help those families realize their dreams, together!  Today Jason shares: How Abbie Broke Jason’s Mold! Why Listen, Learn and Love Are So Vital! How Successful Entrepreneurs, Like Pro-Athletes Need Coaches! Why A Spouse’s Job Is To Drown Out The Naysayers! Jason supports his own You Leading You Moment by: Realizing the day where he stopped standing in the way of his wife’s entrepreneurial journey and instead walked alongside her, and how that was the message that he needed to deliver. This has created a passion within Jason and ignites his energy daily! Reach Jason at: Website: Jason Unger Article: The Day I Gave Up Keeping My Wife From Her Dream Launch Out: Twitter: @unger82 Instagram: unger82   The post YLY 111: Stand By Your Entrepreneur With Jason Unger appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY110.mp3 In episode #110 of You Leading You, Robert de Brus, former career coach, life planning expert, and founder of the former 180 Career Coaching, now focuses his energy on entrepreneurs to kickstart their dreams of a personal freedom lifestyle. A true gentleman who has reinvented himself and found the strength within to create tools and a path to help others find their “why” and build a foundation for their own business.   Today Robert shares: Why A Sabbatical Can Be Necessary To Be Clear On Your Why! How We Can Navigate The Life We Live To Make Our Dreams Come True! How You Can Be A Servant Knight And Dragonslayer As An Entrepreneur! What Is His Fixation On Your Why! Robert creates his You Leading You Moment by: Knowing that it’s all about focus and how he begins his day. Based on his backstory, Robert knows he must reaffirm his “Why” and then feeds himself with positive energy, such as exercise and positive focuses.  Reach Robert at: Website: Robert de Brus Email List: Get Updates From Robert Facebook: Robert de Brus Twitter: @_robertdebrus   The post YLY 110: Know Your Why And Slay Dragons With Robert de Brus appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY109.mp3 In episode #109 of You Leading You, Ryan Avery, A professional speaker and the 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking, and Chelsea Avery, creator of The New Wifestyle, who together have founded Avery Today and are launching The Map To Dreaming Big, discuss sharing lifes stories and creating your own! A great discussion where this powerful couple talk about achieving your dreams through the power of the story within you.  Today Ryan and Chelsea share: Where Do We Create Our Own Stories! Why Partnering In Life Together Equaled Something More! How Do We Connect Our Concepts To Stories! Top 3 Things Each Of Them Share For Success! Ryan and Chelsea each have their own You Leading You Moment: Chelsea focuses on her mindset. Seeing the greater reward and pushing past the self doubt that she herself puts in the way. She also utilizes meditation to help focus and her own Once Impossible list. With Ryan he understands and lives Jim Rohn’s quote and surrounds himself with amazing people. Those experts, coaches and cheerleaders are individuals that allow him to excel, by pushing him to greater challenges, especially Chelsea. Reach Ryan and Chelsea at: Website: The Map To Dreaming Big  Website: Ryan Avery Website/Blog: The New Wifestyle Twitter: @averytoday Twitter: @thenewwifestyle   The post YLY 109: Life Is Your Story With Ryan and Chelsea Avery appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY108.mp3 In episode #108 of You Leading You, Jason Pockrandt, Speaker, Transformation Coach, Author of The Confident Fathers Guidebook, and Host of the podcast, Connections Show, talks about his struggles and lessons learned to be the father and teacher that he is today. Join us for an inspiring listen into the story of a man who became the man and father he knew he could become.  Today Jason shares: Where He Found The Power To Find Fatherhood! How A Family Mental Illness Was A Driving Force For Change! How It Took 8 Years For Jason To Find Answers! What Jason Is Doing Today To Help Other Young Fathers! Jason brings to life his You Leading You Moment by: Each morning saying his devotionals and affirmations. Having a clear understanding of his vision, and knowing the road is long to get there. He understands and accepts that his is a force in the universe and has a place helping others. Next he embraces his own power, self confidence and awareness are powerful tools. Reach Jason  at: Website: Jason Pockrandt Amazon: The Confident Father’s Guidebook Twitter: @JasonPockrandt   The post YLY 108: Transforming Fatherhood Lessons With Jason Pockrandt appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY107.mp3 In episode #107 of You Leading You, Jason Treu, Author of Social Wealth and a Life Mastery Coach has devoted his life to helping others improve theirs, both professionally and personally. Take a listen to an engaging conversation where we discuss networking, self improvement, leadership and other experiences that Jason shares to help build a better you!  Today Jason shares: How The Power Of Groups Can Build Success! Why Building Rapport Is A Key To A Successful Networker! How We Miss Our Own Blind Spots! Where Likeability And Trust Fit In! How Leadership Can Be Reinforced Through Affirmations! Jason designs his You Leading You Moment by: Investing in yourself is key, bringing teachers, coaches and mentors into your life to help us focus on our accountability with our goals. Then focusing on others by investing with them and spending quality time with them. Relationships and experiences are what matters! Reach  Jason at: Website: Be Extraordinary Amazon: Social Wealth: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships By Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Lead and Network Facebook: Be Extraordinary Twitter: @jasontreu   The post YLY 107: Relationships First, Success Follows With Jason Treu appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY106.mp3 In episode #106 of You Leading You, Alan Allard, a former psychotherapist, and now a speaker, coach and author of Seven Secrets to Enlightened Happiness! is unleashing his knowledge and expertise to help individuals achieve their fullest potential! Come listen to this man who has worked with employees of such organizations as Boeing, the FBI, Kraft, Lockheed-Martin, McDonalds, Motorola and Penske to name a few!  Today Alan shares: How Transformation Is About Significant Change! What Is Enlightened Happiness! What Action Does It Take To Get Results! How We Need To Be A Rising Star At Life! Why There Is No Substitute For Self Love! Alan manifests his own You Leading You Moment by: Start from the premise of what do I think of myself. Can I accept who I am now? Can I feel awesome about myself without having to do anything? Can I respect myself? I lead myself by making sure that my relationship with myself is strong. Reach Alan at: Website: Alan Allard Amazon: Seven Secrets to Enlightened Happiness! Twitter: @alanallard   The post YLY 106: Living A Life of Fulfillment Meaning And Success With Alan Allard appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY105.mp3 In episode #105 of You Leading You, Kris Reid, a software engineer by trade, who is the Founder of Ardor Media Factory, a firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve the utmost success in their niches gives an insightful talk about the changes and the future of SEO, alongside increasing a brand’s web traffic, and focusing in on content and reputation management.  Today Kris shares: How Backpacking Across The World Created A Seed For SEO Knowledge! Why Knowing The Difference Between Content Writing And Marketing Is So Important! How Relevant Is SEO For Today’s Podcasters and Bloggers! What Are Some Of The Common SEO Mistakes! Kris searches out his You Leading You Moment by: Take time out to plan and organize, and meditation daily is also vital. And Kris recommends these tools: Headspace is a brilliant lead meditation application. I try and make time to meditate every morning. It clears the mind and allows you focus sharply during the day. https://www.headspace.com/ Boomerang for gmail – an indispensable tool for easy email reminders and scheduling emails to be sent at a later date http://www.boomeranggmail.com/ Basecamp – as a team grows organisation and communication becomes more and more challenging. It’s so important to schedule tasks and make sure they don’t get missed. Basecamp allows you to easily add tasks to projects, different todo list and communicate with project members or the whole team. https://basecamp.com/ Reach Kris at: Website: Ardor Media Factory Email: [email protected]   The post YLY 105: SEO Planning For Success With Kris Reid appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY104.mp3 In episode #104 of You Leading You, I attended Special Edition NYC 2015 at Pier 94, June 6th and 7th and had a chance to meet and greet with a variety of artists in the comic industry! Listen below to here the leadership scoop from some of today’s hottest artists, inkers, writers and creators in one of the most amazing communities around!  Today from Special Edition NYC these creators share: Fred Van Lente @fredvanlente Leads With Discipline! Alex Maleev @alexmaleev Needs To Pay His Rent! Mark Morales Has A 2 Year Old, But Honestly Loves What He Does! Scott Hanna @inkerscott1 Talks About Finding Where You Belong! Peter Nguyen @petevnguyen Found His Passion And Enjoyment! Jeff Parker @jeffparker  Be In Control Of Your Creativity! Darryl “DMC” McDaniels @THEKINGDMC It’s About Telling A Story! The post YLY 104: Special Edition NYC with Comics Leaders! appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY103.mp3 In episode #103 of You Leading You, Ben Elijah, coach, speaker, blogger, and author of The Productivity Habits chats with me today about his drive to understand our relationships with outside information and how that affects productivity. Insights into what behaviors best serve us and how we can be more effective in our daily execution of intentional actions!  Today Ben shares: How Willpower Is The Key To Overcoming Productivity! Where Ben’s Focus On Productivity Came From! Why Effectiveness Is A Key Component! How High Expectations Can Feed Procrastination! How The 8th Ball Is An Indicator Of Your Productivity Habits! Ben inks his You Leading You Moment by: Emptying his brain is his morning ritual, a blank sheet of paper and writing for 15 minutes, then coming back in 15 minutes and reflecting on what he wrote. Self awareness is key to understanding what, and why he is doing whatever he does daily. Also giving himself a sense of accomplishment with the endorphin rush from ticking things off from his list of actionable items first thing in the morning. Finally controlling his inputs helps to ensure the outcome he desires will become reality. Reach Ben at: Website: Ink and Ben Amazon: The Productivity Habits: A Simple Framework To Become More Productive Twitter: @inkandben   The post YLY 103: Mastering External Information Relationships For Maximum Productivity With Ben Elijah appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY102.mp3 In episode #102 of You Leading You, TJ Trent, transformational life coach, writer and return guest from Episode #84, and yours truly sit down to discuss a common theme amongst those trying to achieve success, self sabotage. An insightful talk about clarity of purpose, following your passion, and really digging into what we need to move ourselves further.  Today TJ and I shares: How Self Sabotage Occurs Within Ourselves! Why Being Strategic About Watching TV Is An Analogy For Success! How We Write Our Own Stories, Including The Successful Ones! How Executing Your Process Gives You The Best Crop Of Success! Reach TJ at: Website: TJ Trent Good Men Project: 6 Reasons Men Fail To Successfully Leverage Their Inner Critic Facebook: TJ Trent Twitter: @T_J_Trent   The post YLY 102: Battling Self Sabotage With TJ Trent appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY101.mp3 In episode #101 of You Leading You, Jonathan Milligan, former teacher and executive recruiter, now a blogger, author of The 15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers, host of the Simple Life Habits podcast, product creator and entrepreneur, talks about his path to success, the failures and eventual successes. A great dialogue with a man driven by passion and motivation in helping others.   Today Jonathan shares: How A Supportive Wife Gave Him The Added Strength To Move Forward! When He Decided That Writing Blogs Could Make Money! How His First Product Success Showed Him The Path! How Learning From Other High Achievers Can Help Force Action! Jonathan wrote his own You Leading You Moment by: Realizing that how he starts his day, sets the tone for how the whole day goes. Working at home he has to take ownership of his morning, he will get himself physically, emotionally and spiritually ready for the day. Writing the words down, “work for yourself first”, pushed the momentum of his passion early on, by blogging from 5am to 7am. Jonathan’s mornings were the start of a successful career. Reach Jonathan at: Website: Jonathan Milligan Website: Blogging Your Passion Website: Amplify Workshop Amazon: The 15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers Facebook: Blogging Your Passion Twitter: @jonmilligan   The post YLY 101: How Blogging Started His Entrepreneurial Engine With Jonathan Milligan appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY100.mp3 In episode #100 of You Leading You, your host, Sean Ackerman discusses the journey of the first 100 episodes of You Leading You, and how failure is the foundation that lifts us to success. A personal episode where I open up about my achievements and issues that have evolved over the last year of creating this show and the experiences behind it.  Today Sean shares: How Early Failures Should Be Looked At As A Step! Why Putting Yourself Out To The World Creates Momentum! How Creating A Podcast Gave Hope! How A Recent Depression Reinvigorated My Journey! And just to prove I had hair! One Year Accomplishments: Over 100 episodes of this very show! Interviewed guests such as David Allen (Getting Things Done), John Joseph (Cro-Mags) Amber Benson (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), amongst countless others. Written multiple articles, including publication in The Good Men Project! Began writing my book! Coached multiple clients, including my most recent who became an Amazon Best Seller! Attended NY Comic Con 2014 as a member of the press, and invited to multiple media events as an established press member! Held 2 library events on podcasting and presented to a multi district board to spread the program! Introduced Michael O’Neal of the Solopreneur Hour at Podcast Movement 2014 Become an instructor for the international podcasting school Broadcast Your Message Sean has adjusted his You Leading You Moment by: First by focusing on assistance from others, being part of multiple groups including my mastermind with Nida Kazmi, Greg Barth, Ronsley Vaz, Scott Webber, Nathan Strong and Rey Brown (who I value as peers, partners and friends) has made all of the difference, surround yourself with a supportive cast. Secondly, persisting with your dreams by not allowing the dirt of your day to day failures to define you, brush yourself off and get hustling! Finally creating resistance to get outside of you comfort zone, this action alone will allow you to do things you never thought possible. The post YLY 100: Why I Keep Failing Or Making Donkey Dust With Sean Ackerman appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY099.mp3 In episode #99 of You Leading You, Maria Blon, International Speaker, Author of Living Passionately and Founder of SPARKS alive has a chat here in the Hudson Valley, NY about finding what drives you and living a purposeful life. A true gem here in my own little corner of the world, her work here and overseas is truly inspiring!  Today Maria shares: What Was The Common Thread For Maria! How A Family Bond Manifested Into The Empowered Caregiver! What Are The 3 M’s! How Was SPARKS Alive Begun! How Looking For Your Deeper Meaning Is Key! Maria creates her You Leading You Moment by: Looking for the deeper meaning in the things that she does. She has a passion for swimming with dolphins, she is identifying doing this action as a way for her to honor and bring her brothers memory to a place he was unable to go. This action has such a subtext for her, look for those things in the experiences that make us feel alive. Reach Maria at: Website: SPARKS Alive Book Site: Living Passionately Facebook: SPARKS Alive Twitter: @mariablon1 YouTube: Maria Blon   The post YLY 099: Stand Up, Don’t Quit And Follow Your Dream With Maria Blon appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY098.mp3 In episode #98 of You Leading You, Chester Goad, Educator, Speaker, Writer, Public Policy and Leadership Advocate, and Author of The Purple People Leader, a #1 Best Seller in multiple categories and countries, talks about his background in the educational field and how his experiences have applied to his leadership methodologies today! A great perspective from a true hero, an educator of our children who has presented from Alabama to Africa, I think you’ll enjoy this chat!  Today Chester shares: How The Tale Of The Hitchhiker Is A Simple Leadership Scale! Why Is Trust So Important In Leadership! What Is Leading People Purple!  How Chester Is Going To Bring Leadership In 90 Second Bytes! Chester creates his You Leading You Moment by: Realizing that everyone brings their history to the table, being self aware that our history is part of the foundation, not who we are. Next be mindful of your destination, where do you want to be. Finally taking a step, a bit of action, daily. Look back and reflect, look forward and focus, and take action to reach your goals, that’s the Chester way! Reach Chester at: Website: Chester Goad Website: The Purple People Leader Amazon: The Purple People Leader Facebook: The Purple People Leader Twitter: @cgoad09   The post YLY 098: Never Pick Up A Hitchhiker Who Is Not Walking With Chester Goad appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY097.mp3 In episode #97 of You Leading You,  Ivy Slater, Former Dancer, Owner and Operator of a 7-Figure Printing Business, turned Author, Speaker, Coach and Founder of Slater Success Coaching shares her experience in the business world and shares her methodologies with our audience. Her focus on supporting women business owners helps her clients reach their goals through a system of action and accountability.  Today Ivy shares: How Do We Get Clear On Our Missions! Why Roadblocks And Setbacks Are Steps To Success! How Defining Your Destination Is So Important! How Ivy Learned Selling Relationships Mattered! Ivy Gets Clear With Her You Leading You Moment by: First, keeping a gratitude journal and being grateful for her family and life. Secondly taking consistent action, take steps every day. Don’t be afraid to do the hard things. Finally, don’t be adverse to feedback, pride cometh before the fall. Always build and keep a strong supportive community. Reach Ivy at: Website: Slater Success Coaching Program: Money Is In The Mindset – Sales 101 Facebook: Slater Success Coaching Twitter: @SlaterSuccessCC   The post YLY 097: Getting Clear and Confident For Success With Ivy Slater appeared first on You Leading You .

http://traffic.libsyn.com/youleadingyou/YLY096.mp3 In episode #96 of You Leading You, Jordan Harbinger, former Wall Street Attorney, now host of the widely popular, The Art Of Charm, which has spun into a NYC based company focused on moving men from being ordinary guys to extraordinary men, gives you some fantastic insight into ourselves and our relationships! Jordan and The Art Of Charm have been featured everywhere from the Today Show, to Mens Health and Cosmopolitan magazines, to the Huffington Post, and we discuss his background and transformation into an individual who specializes in human interaction and how that affects us both personally and professionally.  Today Jordan shares: How Did A Podcast Hobby Turn Into A Successful Business! Where He Went Went From An Established Career To Blazing His Own Trail! How You Need To Focus On Your Focus, Not Someone Elses! How Does Influence Relate To Confidence! How Do We Sabotage Ourselves For Success! Jordan doesn’t wait for his You Leading You Moment by: Not resting on his laurels, and not allowing himself to feel complacent, he lives in an environment that motivates him to do more and excel further. He is very regimented and values time, using calendars and apps to manage his time and minimize diversions. This builds into a habit that creates success. Reach Jordan at: Website: The Art Of Charm Training: The Art Of Charm Academy Facebook: The Art Of Charm Twitter: @theartofcharm   The post YLY 096: Creating An Atmosphere Of Improvement With Jordan Harbinger appeared first on You Leading You .