Enlightenment of Change

Connie Whitman

Life – a series of decisions, relationships and learning. Have you ever tried something new and thought, "what took me so long to do this?" Change, progress and enlightenment are always the backdrop in our life's landscape. On Enlightenment of Change, you'll hear cutting edge techniques and solutions to bring what really matters to the forefront in your, professional and personal, day-to-day life. From feeling good, to feeling great and how to cope when things are not going so well. Enlightenment of Change is your go-to resource for all things forward. Hop on board – you're going to enjoy the ride!

  1. 3d ago

    Rewriting Your Story From Lived Experience with Antonio Michael Downing (Episode 435)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. How to stop waiting for permission to build the life you want. 2. What it means to be the author of your own story. 3. What may be the biggest lie you keep telling yourself that keeps you stuck? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Joyce Maynard: "To share our stories is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the storyteller, but for those who hear our stories and feel less alone because of it." About Antonio Michael Downing: Antonio Michael Downing is an author, musician, and host of CBC Radio's The Next Chapter. Born in Trinidad, raised between Venezuela and Canada, he built a remarkable creative life from nothing. Author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy and novel Black Cherokee, Antonio speaks about identity, belonging, and rewriting your own story from lived experience. How to Get in Touch with Antonio Michael Downing: Website: https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Instagram:  @antoniomichaeldowning Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    Rewriting Your Story From Lived Experience with Antonio Michael Downing (Episode 435)
  2. Sep 15

    From Active-Duty Foxhole to Real Estate Automation with Keith Gillispie (Episode 434)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. What core foundational systems must be put on autopilot before scaling. 2. How my guest used massive accountability skills leading Marines and transferred those exact military leadership principles to recruiting, managing, and delegating to a remote civilian team. 3. If you are currently trapped in your business or day job, what is the first step you should take tomorrow morning to reclaim your time? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Dave Weinbaum: "Those who let things happen usually lose to those who make things happen." About Keith Gillispie: Keith Gillispie is a former active-duty Marine turned serial entrepreneur and the founder of REI Automated. He has personally invested across 34 states, raised over $10 million in private capital, and coached more than 400 students to financial freedom. Ditching traditional tactics like cold calling, Keith uses proven, automated systems to help investors consistently close five-figure deals and reclaim their time. How to Get in Touch with Keith Gillispie: Website: http://www.reiautomated.io/demo Email:  keith@reiautomated.io Gift: https://playbook.reiautomated.io/?source=Keith&campaign=OFC Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    From Active-Duty Foxhole to Real Estate Automation with Keith Gillispie (Episode 434)
  3. Sep 8

    Leaders' Guide to Rebuilding Trust After It's Broken with Connie Whitman (Episode 433)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Trust doesn't break all at once — it erodes through small, repeated moments most leaders never notice. 2. A sincere apology and a genuine repair are two completely different things, and most people stop at the apology. 3. The three-part repair sequence that actually rebuilds trust: acknowledgment, consistency, and time. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Anonymous: "Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame.com Email:  Connie@changingthesalesgame.com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Stalk Me Online:  Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    Leaders' Guide to Rebuilding Trust After It's Broken with Connie Whitman (Episode 433)
  4. Sep 1

    How to scale to $100M without burnout with Allison Maslan (Episode 432)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.    Conflict may be the doorway to the relationship you actually want. 2.    Stop outsourcing your judgment—even to really smart people. 3.    Stop making your peace dependent on someone else's cooperation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Marc Benioff: "You must always be able to predict what's next and then have the flexibility to evolve." About Allison Maslan: Allison Maslan has built 10 companies over 40 years and was named one of Forbes' "10 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch." She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Scale or Fail, endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. For 17 years, she and her CEO Business Mentors have helped over 150,000 Founders scale their companies and create more freedom through Pinnacle Global Network, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company four years running. How to Get in Touch with Allison Maslan: Website: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/ Email:  support@pinnaclegn.com Gift: http://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/SalesGame   Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177 Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    How to scale to $100M without burnout with Allison Maslan (Episode 432)
  5. Aug 25

    Self-Leadership, Boundaries with Amy Armstrong (Episode 431)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Conflict may be the doorway to the relationship you actually want. 2. Stop outsourcing your judgment—even to really smart people. 3. Stop making your peace dependent on someone else's cooperation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Harriet B. Braiker: "Conflict can and should be handled constructively; when it is, relationships benefit. Conflict avoidance is *not* the hallmark of a good relationship. On the contrary, it is a symptom of serious problems and of poor communication." About Amy Armstrong: Amy Armstrong attracts smart, capable parents who are exhausted by conflict and ready to stop letting it run their lives. She helps them end the drama, trust their own judgment, and protect their children's freedom to simply be kids. She's not only a social worker and business owner, but a truth-teller who believes conflict is one of our greatest opportunities for growth. Her work helps people build stronger boundaries, make decisions that actually sound like them, and create deeper, more authentic relationships. How to Get in Touch with Amy Armstrong: Website: www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com Email: amyarmstrong@thecenterforfamilyresolution.com Gift: https://podcast.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/enlightenment Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/ Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    Self-Leadership, Boundaries with Amy Armstrong (Episode 431)
  6. Aug 18

    Your Communication Style Is Costing You Sales with Connie Whitman (Episode 430)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     There are five core communication styles, and most people only know how to speak one of them fluently. 2.     The reason a 'great presentation' falls flat isn't because of the content — it's a style mismatch with the person receiving it. 3.     A simple in-the-moment method to identify someone's style in the first ninety seconds of a conversation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from George Bernard Shaw: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame.com Email:  Connie@changingthesalesgame.com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177 Salk Me Online: Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    Your Communication Style Is Costing You Sales with Connie Whitman (Episode 430)
  7. Aug 11

    The Cost of Staying Comfortable with Connie Whitman (Episode 429)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     Comfort isn't safety — it's a slow-moving cost you don't see on the invoice until years later. 2.     The stories we tell ourselves about 'not being ready' are almost always about fear, not fact. 3.     A practical three-step framework for taking one uncomfortable action this week, on purpose. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Neal Donald Walsh: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame.com Email:  Connie@changingthesalesgame.com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177 Stalk Me Online: Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    The Cost of Staying Comfortable with Connie Whitman (Episode 429)
  8. Aug 4

    Stop Selling Services; Start Selling Expertise with Dr. Natasha E. Davis (Episode 428)

    In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     The way you diagnose problems, identify risks, and frame strategic solutions ultimately distinguishes you as an advisor rather than a vendor. 2.     When expertise becomes visible, the conversation shifts from transactional selling to strategic problem-solving. 3.     Practical insights on how to structure and communicate your expertise so that prospects understand not only what you offer, but why your approach delivers stronger outcomes. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Simon Bowen: "Today's clients aren't just skimming for the lowest price - they're looking for the deep, meaningful connection that says you understand them." About Dr. Natasha Davis: Dr. Natasha E. Davis, an award-winning business and legal strategist who advises organizations on proactive governance, compliance, and risk management to support sustainable growth. She helps organizations strengthen organizational structure, improve operational decision-making, and reduce legal and regulatory exposure during periods of growth, transformation, and innovation, allowing her to quickly identify structural and compliance risks, develop practical solutions, and improve organizational outcomes. She is the author of four books, the developer of a predictive model software platform for the consulting industry, and the recipient of the Outstanding Georgia Citizen designation in 2023. How to Get in Touch with Dr. Natasha Davis: Website: https://natashadavisvisionary.com/ Email:  Support@NatashaDavisVisionary.com Gift: http://www.IbcAcademyOnline.com (Coupon code: readytowin) Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/ Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

    Stop Selling Services; Start Selling Expertise with Dr. Natasha E. Davis (Episode 428)
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Life – a series of decisions, relationships and learning. Have you ever tried something new and thought, "what took me so long to do this?" Change, progress and enlightenment are always the backdrop in our life's landscape. On Enlightenment of Change, you'll hear cutting edge techniques and solutions to bring what really matters to the forefront in your, professional and personal, day-to-day life. From feeling good, to feeling great and how to cope when things are not going so well. Enlightenment of Change is your go-to resource for all things forward. Hop on board – you're going to enjoy the ride!

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