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Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer
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How do you feel about your personal and professional life? Many people feel like they or their teams are stuck in a mediocrity trap. The question is how do you take where you are today and make it better and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to your success? Not only that, but how can you inspire your children or employees to do the same and become their best? In the Becoming Your Best podcast, Steve and Rob Shallenberger will help you uncover the principles of highly successful leaders. This podcast will give you the tools and processes to help you become the person, parent, partner, or leader that you’ve dreamed of becoming. This podcast also gives leaders and their teams the tools and know-how to break down performance barriers, achieve huge results, and be the disruptive company in their industry. When collectively applied, our signature 12 principles will have a profound impact on the revenue, culture, innovation and productivity of any organization in any industry. You will discover how to make communication easier and clearer, live in greater peace and balance, manage your time effectively, more persuasively lead others with an inspiring vision, and how to embrace change—not fear it. As the global authority on leadership training, Becoming Your Best teaches people how to follow their own path to success using the 12 Principles discovered by founder Steven Shallenberger in his 40+ years of research as a business leader. Countless key executives, organizations, athletes, teachers, and individuals worldwide have come to rely on these principles and processes. Becoming Your Best is packed with advice, tools, and examples for turning your thoughts into action, motivating yourself and those around you, inspiring teams to solve problems creatively, and building the life you’ve always dreamed of. Click subscribe to get a new podcast episode every Thursday.
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Episode 427. Life Lived Well: How To Live Not a Great Life, But Your BEST Life with Dr Jeremy Zoch
What does it take to live a life filled with inspiration, health, and purpose?
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy Zoch joins me to share his inspiring story of how he went from dealing with personal struggles to becoming a passionate advocate for health and life lived well. Dr. Zoch is a Renowned Executive, Teacher, Author, Athlete, and Musician. He holds a PhD in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, is a loving husband and father of two, an avid runner, and a true inspiration for those who want to live their best life.
Throughout this episode, Dr. Zoch shares practical tips on embracing change, setting intentions, and cultivating gratitude you can start implementing in your life today. You'll also gain insights on navigating challenges, setting inspirational goals, managing anxiety, and more.
Tune in to Episode 427 of Becoming Your Best and embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Jeremy Zoch to learn how to live with resilience, purpose, and joy.
Some Questions I Ask:
You talk about a Life Map in your book. Can you describe what that is? (6:30) Tell us about your book. Why did you write it? Please give us some highlights of the book and what's in it (14:20)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
About the importance of influential teachers (2:00) How to set inspirational goals (9:10) Understanding Dr. Zoch's Life Gauge (16:50) The importance of reflecting on gratitude (20:00) Managing anxiety and cultivating inner peace (25:20) Why it is crucial to remain connected and learn (30:00)
Connect with Dr. Jeremy Zoch:
Website LinkedIn Get a copy of his book, Life Lived Well: A Collection of Tips, Insights, and Inspirations to Live Not a Great Life, But Your Best Life
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: support@becomingyourbest.comBook: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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Episode 426 - How to Create a Successful Sales Culture and Change Customers' Lives for Good! with Kayvon Kay
Every businessperson will agree that nothing feels better than closing a deal. However, knowing that that deal will change a person's life feels even better, and thankfully, that's the direction the world of sales is heading- a more human-centric approach where people need to feel heard, liked, and seen dictate the pace in the market.
In this episode, we are joined by Kayvon Kay, a Master of Sales and Closing, Brilliant Keynote Speaker, the Creator of the One-Call Closer Methodology, and the Founder of The Sales Connection. Kayvon's track record of generating sales and closing deals is almost as impressive as his resilience and ability to bounce back from hard failure to astonishing success.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear Kayvon's fascinating story of ups and downs as an entrepreneur, and the pivotal moment in his life when, right before giving up, he decided to bet on himself one more time. Kayvon also shares his thoughts on leadership, putting together a sales team that can't lose, how to motivate them properly, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 426 of Becoming Your Best and discover how creating a human-centric sales culture can change your teams and customers' lives.
Some Questions I Ask:
What are some of the most important character traits that you found that have helped you through hard times? (8:50) What are some essential qualities that make an effective sales leader? (12:20)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Kayvon's background and upbringing (2:20) From almost bankrupt to creating a 7-figure business (5:50) Kayvon explains how internal and external motivation work (14:00) Three steps to build a positive and collaborative sales culture (17:10) How do you motivate a sales team? (23:30)
Connect with Kayvon Kay:
Website LinkedIn Instagram
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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Episode 425 - More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders with Carrie Fox
What if every word we choose could affect not only our teams but a positive social impact?
In this episode, Carrie Fox introduces the extraordinary concept of courageous leadership and its impact on social change. Carrie is a Communicator for Good, Host of the Mission Forward podcast, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, and the Author of "More Than Words: Communication Practices for Courageous Leaders."
We had a fantastic conversation about Carrie's journey into strategic communications, how her parents influenced her career and shaped her drive and perseverance, and the exciting and powerful concept of courageous leadership. Carrie also discusses the motivation behind founding Mission Partners, its triple-bottom-line approach, which prioritizes people, planet, and purpose alongside profit, explains the benefit corporation concept, and more.
Tune in to Episode 425 to unlock the secrets of courageous leadership and discover how to make a meaningful impact in the world, one daring question at a time.
Some Questions I Ask:
Could you tell us what Mission Partners is? (5:20)Tell us about the practices in your book and how you developed them (14:20)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Carrie explains Mission Partners' triple-bottom-line approach (6:30)Success Beyond 18. An excellent example of strategic communications and courageous leadership (11:20)How to keep strong relationships and expand our network (17:20)How to embrace a "the best is yet to be" approach in life (21:00)
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Carrie Fox - More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous LeadersMission Forward podcast with Carrie FoxKara Lawson - Handle Hard Better
Connect with Karrie Fox:
WebsiteLinkedIn
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryBook: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeaderBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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Episode 424 - Nick Jonsson. Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Unfortunately, phrases like "entrepreneurship is a lonely place" and "the path to success is a lonely road" are more accurate than most people imagine. Executive loneliness is real, relentless, and more dangerous than it looks, capable of producing massive damage.
In today's episode, we learn about the dangers of executive loneliness and how to prevent and mitigate its effects from the Mental Health Advocate and Resilience Strategist Nick Jonsson. Nick is a #1 Best-selling Author, an Executive and Life Coach, a Networking Expert, the Co-founder of the EGN Peer Network, and a Top 2% World Ironman Athlete.
Throughout our conversation, Nick shares the touching story that changed his life: the moment he realized executive loneliness was a real threat, and how he transformed those challenging moments into fuel to power his purpose. Nick also discusses the importance of embracing vulnerability, using goal setting and leadership for optimal wellness and mental health, building safe spaces and connections for self-development and healing, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 424 to discover how to build safe spaces and connect with those who can help you emerge victorious from executive loneliness's other side.
Some Questions I Ask:
You had a friend who really impacted your life. Could you please talk about that? (4:50)
What is the best way to create safe spaces? (12:30)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Nick's impressive background and upbringing (1:30)
The moment that changed Nick's life (6:20)
The importance of aligning goals and purpose (17:00)
Why embracing vulnerability is crucial (20:10)
Nick's tips for sustainable productivity and success (26:00)
Connect with Nick Jonsson:
LinkedIn
Grab a copy of his best-selling book, Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best Website
Becoming Your Best University Website
Becoming Your Best Library
Email: support@becomingyourbest.com
Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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Episode 423 - Hitting the Wall and Overcoming the Barriers That Hold You Back with Shelly Lefkoe & Vahan Yepremyan
How aware are you of what is truly holding you back?
In today's episode, Shelly Lefkoe and Vahan Yepremyan teach us to overcome the walls of self-doubt, second-guessing and inherited stories that keep us from reaching our full potential.
Shelly is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, which has helped over 12 thousand people improve their effectiveness and sense of well-being. Her programs have reached over 150 thousand people worldwide and her work has been featured in The Today Show, Leeza, and other media outlets.
Vahan is the Founder of Yepremyan Law Firm; before establishing his law firm, he clerked at the White House think-tank, Economic Strategy Institute, and for the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S. Attorney's office. He is also the co-founder and COO of Ketchup Entertainment, an International Emmy award-winning executive producer for the film "Lost Christmas," and was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) and Broadcast Awards.
Shelly and Vahan met at an event in Costa Rica and decided to write a book, "Hitting the Wall." This true masterpiece uses real-life examples to inspire and motivate readers to unveil an exciting future full of more time, accomplishments, and personal freedom.
Tune in to Episode 423 and learn from Shelly and Vahan how to eliminate limiting beliefs, create a bullet-proof mindset, and live more intentionally as a leader and entrepreneur.
Some Questions I Ask:
How does our mindset impact our ability to be successful and create value? (7:20)
"What are some common mindset traps that leaders and entrepreneurs fall into? (13:30)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
A bit about Shelly and Vahan's background (2:00)
Vahan explains how limiting beliefs are built (11:10)
Why do New Year's resolutions don't work? (18:20)
What happens when we stop believing in Santa (22:30)
How to create sustainable success and happiness (26:40)
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Shelly Lefkoe, Vahan Yepremyan - Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life
Mindvalley: How To Eliminate Damaging Belief Patterns | Shelly Lefkoe
Connect with Shelly Lefkoe:
Website
Connect with Vahan Yepremyan:
Website
Instagram
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best Website
Becoming Your Best Library
Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
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Episode 422 - 9 Ways to Be Happier
Happiness is much more than smiling our way through life and humming songs while watering the plants; it is an emotional state with positive effects on well-being and overall satisfaction. The best part is that it is achievable. Pursuing happiness can lead to better relationships, mental and physical health, and a positive outlook on life, among many other benefits.
In this episode, we go through nine ways to significantly impact your happiness levels; we learn about the effects of pursuing happiness and how that pursuit impacts our lives.
Throughout our conversation, we debunk the belief that happiness is the absence of sadness, use three analogies to explain the happiness cycle in our lives, learn the importance of stop asking WHY things happen to us and start asking what we can learn from them, and more.
Tune in to Episode 422 of Becoming Your Best and learn these simple tricks to positively impact and affect your happiness.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
About the noise that gets in our way of understanding happiness (2:40) Happiness is not the absence of sadness (6:00) The seasons of happiness (8:10) The importance of meaningful connections (11:20) Can music make you happy? (15:20) What does "live your truth" really mean? (20:00) Don't ask "why," ask what you can learn from what happened (23:40)
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 265: Life Lessons with Joe Ojile
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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