Connected Leaders Academy

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Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with CLA's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/

  1. Sep 22

    Better Relating and Loving: The Key to Fulfillment – Paul Boulton

    Connected Leaders Academy Confucius says, “We have two lives and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” Yes, we have one life, which, in my view, has four primary aspects for us to prioritise and nurture: physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Our mental aspect often leads and can be relentless in how it values and disregards the other three. It often prioritizes the physical self because it ‘transports’ the mind to its business meetings and social functions. The mind can devalue the spiritual and emotional aspects, considering them non-essential to survival, yet choose to include them only when necessary. Yet the spiritual and emotional aspects bring the quality, harmony and purpose to a person’s life, and without these, life can become shallow and one-dimensional. The Hopi call this: ‘Koyaanisqatsi’, meaning ‘life out of balance’. If you are aware of your ‘one life’ opportunity, you might have made changes that include better self-love, nurturing and care for yourself, partner and loved ones, while valuing your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Your life can prioritize love, balance, holidays, fun, family, children, grandchildren, dawgs, cats etc. In my talk, I’ll focus on the importance of valuing and balancing your four aspects of self. Paul Boulton guides individuals to move beyond emotional stress, fear, anxiety, overwhelm and past experiences that continue to impact their lives, relationships and decisions. With more than 30 years of professional experience, Paul combines deep intuitive insight with practical emotional transformation techniques to help clients see situations differently, understand what may be keeping them stuck, and gain greater clarity about the choices and actions available to them. His ability to intuitively identify underlying issues and relationship dynamics is particularly valuable when navigating complex personal, family, relationship and business situations. Paul is the creator of Targeted EFT, his own therapy-based tapping methodology designed to identify and address the emotional source of an issue rather than simply manage its symptoms. Targeted EFT is a key component of Paul's Positive Change Sessions, helping clients release emotional blocks and move toward greater calm, clarity, confidence and emotional resilience. Throughout his career, Paul has worked with people from all walks of life, including CEOs, doctors, psychologists, nurses, military personnel, police officers, paramedics, teachers, actors, parents and members of the clergy. Paul is also an author and the creator of resources designed to make emotional resilience and personal transformation practical and accessible for adults, parents and those supporting children. At the heart of Paul's work is a simple objective: help people understand what is really happening beneath the surface, release what is holding them back, and create meaningful, lasting change. paul@paulboulton.com.au https://paulboulton.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/paul.boulton.33 https://www.instagram.com/paulboulton.psychic.therapist https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulboulton   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  2. Sep 22

    Normal Isn’t Optimal: Your Body Knows the Difference – Julie Kaanapu

    Connected Leaders Academy You’re successful, driven, and capable of so much more—yet lately, something feels different... off. You’re exhausted even when you’re doing “everything right.” Your brain feels foggy. Your belly seems harder to manage. Your libido has changed. You’re frustrated because you don’t feel like yourself, and even more frustrated when you seek answers only to hear, “Everything looks normal.” Or, "it's all in your head." But what if normal isn’t the same as optimal? What if the very symptoms you’ve been told to accept are actually important clues—and what’s been holding you back isn’t a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpower? In this talk, you’ll discover why so many high-performing women over 40 can feel stuck despite doing all the “right” things, and uncover a different way to understand what your body may be communicating. If you’ve tried the diets, supplements, workouts, strategies, and self-help—but still know there’s another level of energy, confidence, clarity, and vitality available to you—this may be the missing piece you’ve been looking for. Because you don’t have to settle for simply being “normal.” You deserve to feel optimal! Julie Kaanapu, NBC-HWC has over 25 years in the health industry, a dual bachelor’s degree in sports medicine & biology from the University of Oregon, a national board-certified health & wellness coach, master leadership coach, graduate of Worldlink Medical, a past trainer with biote medical, a speaker, and co-author of two books; "Leadership for Teens" and "Wired to Win". After 13 years educating thousands of physicians on hormone optimization and preventative medicine, Julie empowers high performing women to rid exhaustion, gain focus, and increase longevity to optimize their life with her proven H3 method. juliekaanapu@prohealthshare.com https://prohealthshare.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ProHealthShareOfficial https://www.instagram.com/prohealthshare/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-kaanapu-nbchwc/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  3. Sep 22

    Leadership Disrupted: The Blind Spot We Keep Missing – Susan Throop

    Connected Leaders Academy We spend enormous amounts of time teaching leaders how to communicate, delegate, coach, motivate, and perform—but what if we’re overlooking something more fundamental? In Leadership Disrupted, Susan Throop challenges leaders to examine the blind spot hiding in traditional leadership development: the experience of being led by you. Through the concept of Leadership Wake™, Susan explores the gap between intention and impact and reveals why the qualities leaders believe they need to change may sometimes be the very qualities their people value most. Attendees will be challenged to get curious, look for evidence, and consider whether the leadership experience they create aligns with the leader they intend to be. Because leadership isn’t just about what you know or the title you hold. Every leader leaves a wake. The question is whether yours is intentional. Susan Throop is the Founder of House of Evolura™, a leadership development company built on a simple belief: leadership isn’t measured only by what you intend—it’s experienced by the people you lead. Drawing on nearly two decades of corporate leadership experience, Susan challenges traditional approaches to leadership development by helping leaders uncover what it’s actually like to be led by them. She is the creator of Echo Leader™ and Leadership Wake™, frameworks designed to help leaders see their impact, align it with their intentions, and become someone worth following. Susan is also an author and speaker whose work invites people to challenge accepted thinking, lead with greater intention, and recognize the power they already possess. susan@houseofevolura.com https://www.houseofevolura.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SusanThroopOfficial https://www.instagram.com/SusanThroopOfficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanthroop   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  4. Sep 22

    The Marketing Gap: Making Business Growth More Predictable – Blessing Santoro

    Connected Leaders Academy Growth shouldn't require more tactics, more activity, or more of your time. Learn how to identify the gaps in your marketing engine, turn what's working into a repeatable system, and create the structure for more predictable, sustainable growth. With over 8 years in the industry, Blessing helps growing businesses turn marketing into a more predictable path to revenue. She brings strategy, GTM, and execution together to build client acquisition systems that attract the right clients and create more consistent growth—without everything depending on the founder. blessing@blissworksbrands.com https://blissworksbrands.com/ https://www.facebook.com/santoro.blessing https://www.instagram.com/blissworksbrands/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessing-santoro/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  5. Sep 22

    Be the Bridge: Build Relationships, Create Access – Minetta Minor

    Connected Leaders Academy Be the Bridge: Build Relationships, Create Access Talent matters but access matters too. In a world where opportunities are often shaped by who you know, where you show up, and who is willing to open a door for you, building meaningful relationships has never been more important. In this powerful and practical talk, Minetta Minor explores how intentional relationships can become a catalyst for visibility, opportunity, career advancement and impact. She introduces Relationship Equity the trust, credibility, value and access we build through authentic, strategic relationships and challenges one to think beyond traditional networking. Through her B.R.I.D.G.E. framework, Minetta shares actionable strategies to Brand Your Value, Relate Intentionally, Identify the Rooms, Deliver Value First, Give Access and Elevate Others. Attendees will discover how to communicate their value, build relationships before they need them, identify the rooms where opportunity happens, create meaningful access and leverage their influence to help others advance. Because success isn't simply about getting through the door. True leadership is becoming the bridge that helps others get there too. Minetta Minor is the Founder & CEO of Guiding Future Success (GFS), a career development and professional advancement company helping students, recent graduates and early-career professionals launch, navigate and elevate their careers. With experience spanning technology, recruiting, government contracting, sales leadership and economic development, Minetta brings a unique perspective on talent, relationships and opportunity. Through GFS, she helps individuals strengthen their professional brand, build strategic relationships, navigate career transitions and gain access to opportunities that align with their goals. A passionate advocate for creating pathways to success, Minetta believes that talent deserves opportunity and that those who gain access have a responsibility to create access for others. Her work is grounded in a simple philosophy: success is not just about getting through the door; it is about becoming the bridge that helps others get there too. mminor@guidingfuturesuccess.com https://guidingfuturesuccess.com/ https://www.facebook.com/minetta.minor https://www.instagram.com/guidingfuturesuccessllc https://www.linkedin.com/in/minetta-minor/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  6. Sep 22

    The Perfect Storm: Where Lived Experience Becomes Leadership – Eric & Jaymie Chapple

    Connected Leaders Academy What happens when two people shaped by vastly different industries bring their lived experiences together to solve problems, lead others, and build something meaningful? In The Perfect Storm, Eric and Jaymie Chapple share how lessons from the asphalt field and the healthcare environment can converge into an approach to leadership. Eric brings the perspective of a tradesman who has learned leadership through physical work, changing conditions, team dynamics, and lessons earned under the hard hat. Jaymie brings two decades of nursing, education, care management, and human-centered problem-solving. Their experiences are different, but their purpose is shared. Together, they will explore how leaders can recognize signals, study their experiences, identify the people and resources around them, and respond to challenges with greater clarity. Rather than relying on one lens or a single prescribed answer, The Perfect Storm demonstrates what becomes possible when lived experience, practical wisdom, collaboration, and purposeful action come together. Attendees will be invited to examine a challenge in their leadership, consider what their experiences have already taught them, and identify the connections that could move them forward. This talk is for leaders who want to turn everyday problems into opportunities for stronger decisions, healthier teams, and meaningful growth. Eric and Jaymie Chapple are Human Systems Strategists and co-founders of The Entrepreneurial Hub of the Finger Lakes (TEHFL), where they bring together two distinct perspectives shaped by the skilled trades, healthcare, leadership, and lived experience. Eric brings decades of real-world experience from the field, where leadership, communication, accountability, and teamwork are tested daily. Jaymie brings more than two decades of experience in nursing, education, care management, and human-centered problem solving. Together, they explore how people, relationships, roles, environments, and life experiences function as interconnected systems. Their work helps individuals and organizations recognize patterns, uncover overlooked strengths, and turn everyday challenges into opportunities for meaningful growth. Through their developing frameworks, programs, and communities, Eric and Jaymie believe lasting change begins when people learn to see the system around them differently and intentionally build what comes next. tehfl0525@gmail.com https://tehfl0525.com/home--the-long-harvest https://www.facebook.com/Tehfl0525 https://www.instagram.com/jayeric0525/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/108548790/admin/dashboard/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  7. Sep 22

    The Transformation Promise: From Knowing to Doing – Dr. Brian E Arnold

    Connected Leaders Academy Most people don't have a knowledge problem. They have a doing problem. You've read the books. Taken the courses. Sat in the seminars, nodding along, certain that this time would be different. And yet the gap between who you know you're meant to become and who you actually are each morning hasn't closed — it's widened. In this talk, Dr. Brian E. Arnold — speaker, coach, and founder of a faith-based accountability movement — will show you why information was never the missing piece, and what actually closes the knowing-doing gap: not more content, but consistency, community, and a promise you keep to yourself before God, every single day. You'll walk away with a framework for turning your next good intention into a kept promise, understanding the difference between responsibility and accountability, and why the magic was never in the plan — it's in the follow-through. If you've ever asked, "Why do I know exactly what to do and still not do it?" — this talk is for you. Dr. Brian Arnold — known to many as "Dr. B" — is a faith-centered coach, author, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience helping aspiring entrepreneurs move from knowing to doing. Through coaching, podcasting, speaking, and live events — including his 8 Keys to a Better Life training — he equips people stepping into entrepreneurship with the mindset, practical tools, and purpose-driven direction to build businesses and legacies rooted in faith, family, and community. Audiences leave inspired to take his Abundant Life Assessment and declare their own 90-day journey to Becoming — a powerful starting point to discover where they stand, and where God is calling them to grow. Dr. B's mission: help people become who God intended them to be, one decision at a time. brian@brianearnold.com brianearnold.com https://web.facebook.com/brianearnold https://www.instagram.com/drbrianearnold/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianearnold/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

  8. Sep 22

    Your Health Determines Your Business Success – Norbert Heuser

    Connected Leaders Academy Your health doesn’t just affect your life. It affects your business success. Forty-five years ago, I was working as a management consultant in my homeland, Germany, when suddenly I became sick as a dog. A doctor saved my life. He discovered that I had a serious food and beverage addiction. Little did I know that this doctor would change my entire life, career and became the reason I am speaking to you today. I did an internship to learn what he knew. I discovered that many of my clients — managers and top executives — had various addictions, often without even being aware of them. I discovered among others that most people drink poor water, have poor sleep, have no protection from electromagnetic radiation (mobile phone, Wi-Fi- Bluetooth). All the above and more will influence your health, your decisions, your performance, and your professional success. My job is to help you to recognize what may be controlling you without your knowledge. Norbert Heuser is a German-born inventor, entrepreneur, international speaker, life and health coach, author, philosopher, and management consultant with 45 years of experience in the field of alternative medicine. Over the course of his career, Norbert has conducted more than 200 one- and two-day seminars, as well as numerous podcasts and interviews. His work has taken him to seven countries, while his lifelong curiosity has led him to travel to 39 countries around the world. At the heart of Norbert’s work is a simple conviction: Most people have no idea how profoundly their modern lifestyle can influence their health, well-being, and in consequence their performance in their private life and business. His calling is to create awareness and provide knowledge that helps people take greater responsibility for their own health and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. One principle has guided his work for decades: “Becoming aware of a problem is already half the solution.” And another summarizes his philosophy: “Health is no accident—and illness is no accident either.” Through decades of working with managers and executives, Norbert became particularly interested in hidden lifestyle factors that people may not recognize in themselves among others: food and beverage dependencies, environmental influences such as electromagnetic fields, the quality of the water they consume, and poor sleep. Today, his mission remains remarkably simple: to help people see what they previously did not see—because the more you know, the more you see. improveyourlifewithnorbert@gmail.com https://improveyourlifewithnorbert.com/ https://www.facebook.com/norbertthereal https://www.instagram.com/emrprotection.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/https-emrprotection.co   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors  Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/  Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/      To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/

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Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with CLA's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/