Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast

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The "Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast" was created to assist you with your personal, professional and career development. The Co-Hosts: Podcast will be co-hosted by: Dr. Joe Hamlett who specializes in personal development and Dr. Dave Peltz who specializes in career development. The main reason for launching this Podcast is to share our experiences on a variety of topics that you want to hear. In other words, we want to provide our listeners and viewers with tools and helpful hints to assist them in their Personal Growth & Career Development!

  1. 3h ago

    Season 5 Episode 246 - Sustainable Momentum - Celebrating Small Milestones to Prevent Professional Burnout

    Are you so focused on reaching your next goal that you forget to recognize how far you've already come? Have your accomplishments become just another box to check before moving on to the next responsibility? In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss Sustainable Momentum - Celebrating Small Milestones to Prevent Professional Burnout and why recognizing progress matters for personal development, career growth, leadership, and long-term motivation. Through personal experiences involving military promotions, educational achievements, professional recognition, and leadership responsibilities, they explore what happens when people continually pursue their next goal without taking time to appreciate their accomplishments. The conversation offers an important reminder: Progress deserves recognition—even when the journey isn't finished. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE• Why celebrating small wins matters for personal and professional growth• How constantly chasing the next achievement can leave accomplishments feeling incomplete• Why acknowledging progress can help sustain motivation• How recognition affects the way people experience their achievements• Why leaders should make time to recognize team contributions• How personal experiences with missed recognition can influence leadership behavior• Why meaningful celebrations don't have to be expensive or elaborate• How to incorporate recognition into everyday work and personal development• Why taking time to appreciate progress isn't the same as losing momentum• How to build more intentional habits around celebrating milestonesWeekly Challenge: Reflect on a goal and/or milestone you have recently completed and celebrate this accomplishment.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com    Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  2. Nov 2

    Season 5 Episode 245 - Addressing Areas Of Opportunity

    What if the areas you've struggled with most couldbecome opportunities for your greatest personal and professional growth?   Whether you're preparing for a leadership role, exploring a career change, working to improve your communication skills, or simply looking for ways to become more confident, recognizing where you can improve is an important first step.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz explore addressing areas of opportunity and how intentional self-reflection, practical action, and support from others can help you grow personally and professionally.   Drawing from their experiences in military service, leadership, education, and career development, they share how challenges involving public speaking, asking for help, and networking became valuable opportunities for growth.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE• How to identify areas where you can improve• Why challenges from childhood can influence your confidence as an adult• How practice can help you become more comfortable with public speaking• Why asking for help can support professional development• How networking can introduce you to new perspectives and opportunities• Why self-reflection is important for recognizing development needs• How to prepare for career advancement or a leadership position• The importance of updating your resume and strengthening interview skills• How mentors and professional relationships can support your growth• Why small, consistent improvements can create meaningful progress THREE SKILLS THAT CAN SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GROWTH 1. Public Speaking and Communication 2. Asking for Help 3. Networking and Building Relationships   Weekly Challenge: Reflect on one area of opportunity andidentify three steps you can take to begin the process of self-improvement.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com    Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  3. Oct 26

    Season 5 Episode 244 Guest 59 - Human Potential with Donnie Kunkel

    What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and yourfuture isn't your background, education, age, or circumstances—but the limitations you've learned to place on yourself? How much more could you accomplish if you stopped allowing past experiences to define your future?   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz welcome special guest Donnie Kunkel, a longtime Air Force veteran, for an inspiring conversation about Human Potential, resilience, personal growth, self-confidence, and the power ofintentional choices.   Through personal stories of military service, education,professional transitions, family influences, and overcoming adversity, the three explore how people can challenge limiting beliefs, recognize their capabilities, and pursue opportunities they once thought were beyond their reach.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE ·    Why your past doesn't have to determine your future ·    How childhood experiences and family expectations can influence your beliefs ·     Why academic struggles don't define intelligence or capability ·      How exposure to new experiences can expand yourperspective ·       The importance of resilience when facing rejection and setbacks ·        How self-reflection can reveal strengths you may have overlooked ·        Why imposter syndrome can prevent capable people from pursuing opportunities ·       How mentors and positive influences can change your direction ·        Why you don't have to accept someone else's definition of success ·        The importance of deciding, committing, and taking action ·        Why waiting for the perfect moment can hold you back ·        How focusing your energy can help you make meaningful progress   Weekly Challenge: Take some time to reflect on your owncapacity as a person and a professional and identify one area where you have improved over the years.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Donnie Kunkel https://www.linkedin.com/in/elite-leadership-center/ https://eliteleadershipcenter.com/   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  4. Oct 19

    Season 5 Episode 243 Guest 58 - How To Find Your Passion And Live On Purpose with Shelllee Howard

    What if discovering your purpose starts with something assimple as identifying what you genuinely enjoy doing?   Whether you're a student exploring future career opportunities, a parent helping your child make educational decisions, or a mid-career professional considering your next chapter, understanding your interests, strengths, and values can help you move forward with greater direction.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz welcome back Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to discuss How To Find Your Passion And Live On Purpose.   Shelley shares how intellectual curiosity, career exploration, mentorship, and meaningful experiences can help young people discover their interests and connect them to educational and professional opportunities.   The conversation also explores an important lesson for people of every age:   You don't have to know everything about your future to beginpreparing for it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE · How intellectual curiosity can help you discover your interests · Why passion and purpose can influence educational and career decisions · Common misconceptions about college preparation· Why career conversations should begin early · How parents can support children without choosing their future for them · The importance of identifying personal strengths, values, and aptitudes · Why mentorship and trusted resources matter · How volunteering and community involvement can help students discover their interests · Why educational and career information should be verified How persistence and preparation create opportunities · Why your career direction can evolve as you gain experience · How to connect activities you enjoy with meaningful career possibilities   Weekly Challenge: List 5-10 things you really enjoy doing anddecide which 3 resonate with you most.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Shellee Howard www.collegereadyplan.info- free clearity call www.collegereadyplan.com/resources www.empowereducation.world Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ Facebook:www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan   TikTok:  collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Google: College Ready   Twitter:  https://x.com/GoCollegeReady   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  5. Oct 12

    Season 5 Episode 242 Guest 57 - How To Graduate College Without Going Into Debt with Shellee Howard

    Is it possible to earn a college degree without accumulatingthousands of dollars in student loan debt?   For many families, college tuition can feel overwhelming.Between rising educational expenses, scholarship applications, financial aid decisions, and choosing the right school, it's easy to assume that student loans are unavoidable.   But what if there are more opportunities available than yourealize?   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz welcome college admissions strategist Shellee Howard to discuss How To Graduate College Without Going Into Debt and explore strategies families can use to prepare for college, identify -scholarship opportunities, and make more informed financial decisions.   Drawing on her experience helping students navigate collegeadmissions and scholarships, Shelley shares stories, practical recommendations, and important considerations for parents and students preparing for higher education.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE ·  Why college planning should begin earlier thanmany families expect ·   How students can identify their interests,strengths, and career aspirations ·   Why finding the right college matters as muchas getting accepted ·   The differences between need-based financialaid and merit scholarships ·    How leadership, extracurricular activities, andpersonal interests can create scholarship opportunities ·   Why independent scholarships deserve greaterattention ·    How to approach scholarship researchstrategically ·   Why students should consider academic, social,and financial fit ·   How parents can help students prepare forcollege without making decisions for them ·   Why preparation, curiosity, and intentionalplanning can influence educational opportunities   Weekly Challenge: Research the different ways college tuitioncan be paid (do not include student loans).   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Shellee Howard www.collegereadyplan.info- free clearity call www.collegereadyplan.com/resources www.empowereducation.world Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ Facebook:www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan TikTok:  collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Google: College Ready Twitter:  https://x.com/GoCollegeReady   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  6. Oct 5

    Season 5 Episode 241 - Embracing The Discomfort Of Growth

    In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave discuss embracing the discomfort of growth and why intentionally stepping beyond what's comfortable can help you continue movingforward personally and professionally.   For mid-career professionals, this conversation is especially important.   You may have years of experience, you may know your job extremely well, you may have established a comfortable routine, but ask yourself:   Am I comfortable because I've succeeded—or have I become so comfortable that I've stopped growing?   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why growth and discomfort often happen together • The difference between forced change and choosing to change • How fear of failure can keep us from growing • Why learning becomes easier when we embrace discomfort • The importance of defining success for yourself • How career comfort can create professional vulnerability • Why you need to differentiate yourself from your peers • How unexpected career changes can force growth • Why preparation is an important part of career development • The connection between critical self-reflection and growth • Why being proactive is better than waiting for change • How small uncomfortable actions can build confidence   Weekly Challenge: Identify one low-risk action in your personal or professional life and complete it before the end of the week.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠  Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  7. Sep 28

    Season 5 Episode 240 - Finding Value In Incremental Wins

    Big accomplishments rarely happen all at once.   A degree is earned one class at a time.   A career advances one experience, project, relationship, or opportunity at a time. A skill improves one practice sessionat a time.   And a major goal is often achieved through dozens—or even hundreds—of smaller accomplishments along the way.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe discuss how to find value in incremental wins and why recognizing smaller accomplishments can help you maintain momentum toward much larger personal and professional goals.   For mid-career professionals, it's easy to focus so heavily on the destination that we overlook the progress we're already making.   The promotion. The degree. The certification. The new career. The business. The leadership position.   Those may be the big goals—but what about everything you have to accomplish before you get there? Those smaller accomplishments matter.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why focusing only on the finish line can become overwhelming • How breaking large goals into smaller steps creates momentum • Why incremental wins matter in education and careerdevelopment • How small accomplishments accumulate into majorachievements • Why even big wins can become stepping stones towardsomething greater • The importance of having a clearly defined goal • How to reverse engineer a goal into manageable actions • Why research and reflection matter • How to establish ambitious but realistic expectations • Why your journey doesn't have to look like someoneelse's • How small wins can help you recognize your progress• Why you should intentionally celebrate meaningfulaccomplishments   Weekly Challenge: Write down three minor achievementsfrom this past week and spend at least five minutes reflecting on how each one builds toward your larger goal.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  8. Sep 21

    Season 5 Episode 239 - Filtering Out The External Noise

    Everyone has an opinion about what you should do. Family, Friends, Coworkers, Supervisors, Social media,The internet, and Technology.   Sometimes that advice is exactly what you need to hear. Other times, it can distract you from the direction you've intentionally chosen for yourself.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So OrdinaryPeople (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave discuss Filtering Out The External Noise and how outside opinions, expectations, distractions, and unsolicited advice can influence the decisions we make about our careers and our lives.   The challenge isn't simply learning how to ignorepeople.   It's learning how to filter what you hear.   For mid-career professionals, this can become particularly important. By this stage of your career, you've accumulatedexperience, developed goals, established priorities, and probably have some idea of where you want your next chapter to take you.   But other people may have a completely differentvision for your future.   So how do you decide what to keep and what todiscard?   Weekly Challenge: Identify one piece of unsolicited feedbackcurrently influencing your path and decide whether to adopt it or discard it.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • What external noise looks like in everyday life• The difference between external and internal noise• How outside opinions can influence your decisions• Why good intentions don't automatically make advice right for you• When unsolicited feedback should be taken seriously• How supervisors and others can unintentionally influence your career direction• Why advice should be evaluated against your own goals• How constructive feedback can sometimes change your path for the better• How information overload can create distraction• Why too much advice can lead to analysis paralysis• The importance of critical thinking when evaluating feedback• Why you don't have to accept or reject someone's advice completely JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

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The "Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast" was created to assist you with your personal, professional and career development. The Co-Hosts: Podcast will be co-hosted by: Dr. Joe Hamlett who specializes in personal development and Dr. Dave Peltz who specializes in career development. The main reason for launching this Podcast is to share our experiences on a variety of topics that you want to hear. In other words, we want to provide our listeners and viewers with tools and helpful hints to assist them in their Personal Growth & Career Development!

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