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Jaclynn, (Jackie), Robinson has her roots in Oklahoma, but also has studied here in California and has her doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Although he has worked at a few jobs over her life she discovered that her real passion resides in coaching.

Today she coaches organizational teams as well as individuals. She has clients throughout the world.

During our conversation she offers some great life lessons and thoughts we all can use. Like many with whom I have talked on the Unstoppable Mindset Jackie encourages people to take time to let their mind slow down to better put our daily lives into perspective. She practices this while walking, but she also suggests other methods we can use to connect with ourselves. Speaking of connecting, Jaclynn is a strong believer in the fact that creating a circle of friends, or forming a team, is immensely important to our well-being.

About the Guest:

Jaclynn Robinson is a Southern California and Nevada based criminologist and international psychologist, specializing in organizations and systems. In the corporate sector her areas of expertise are in operational efficiency and cultural intelligence. Organizations operating domestically or in the global market gain critical insight into factors that affect their success, such as sociological conditions, corporate culture, regional influences, and the impact of global phenomena on individuals and groups.
In addition to her work with organizations, Jaclynn’s passion for business and psychology is present in her work as a performance coach for individuals, business builders, and leaders. As a coach, she serves as a thought partner and guide to help individuals overcome challenges, achieve goals, and think through the unknowns. In a pre-pandemic world, Jaclynn devoted her time behind the prison walls, coaching the incarcerated, better known as “entrepreneurs-in-training,” to help them think through unique and feasible business ideas that could be realized upon reentry.
Her interest in raising awareness and bettering the lives of vulnerable communities also led to Jaclynn’s research work on the lived experiences of Syrian refugees during her doctoral studies. Her research work has been presented at the London School of Economics “Middle East Centre” and the International Political Science Association’s World Congress on “Borders and Margins.”
Jaclynn earned a bachelors degree in criminology from the University of Oklahoma, a masters degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, a master of advanced studies degree in criminology, law and society from the University of California-Irvine, and a doctoral degree in international psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Jaclynn is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.

Ways to connect with Jaclynn:

Website: www.jaclynnrobinson.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynnrobinson/
Instagram Handle: drjaclynnrobinson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaclynnrobinson/
X: @NineMusesProd

About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.

Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.

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Colleen Slaughter is all the above title says and more. She was born in Michigan, raised in Kentucky and then spent time in various parts of the world, but she always wanted to put down roots in France where she now resides.
 
Her story of getting to the point of operating her own business as an executive coach and transformational leader/facilitator is an interesting one I think you will enjoy hearing. Over the past 15 years she has coached people from large companies, NGOs and other organizations that have sought her expertise to help leaders grow and, as Colleen puts it, become empowered to make bolder moves. What Colleen does and what her efforts mean will become clear to you as you listen to what she has to say.
 
During our time together Colleen talks about what all of us can do to become more grounded and ourselves discover how to make “bolder moves”. You also can learn more about her and what she does by visiting www.boldermoves.com.
 
About the Guest:
 
Transforming leaders worldwide to unlock their true potential and create meaningful impact. With over 20 years of experience as a Transformational Facilitator and Executive Coach, I help leaders understand their worth at a profound level, creating a ripple effect of purpose and service throughout their organizations and lives. By empowering them to make bolder moves, I assist my clients in transcending limiting beliefs and self-doubt, unleashing their innate power to achieve remarkable results. Collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and nonprofits across 60 countries, I bring a global and deeper perspective to leadership development. Specializing in leadership effectiveness, change management, resilience, emotional intelligence and agility, conflict transformation, communication savvy, and personal influence, I provide a calming and open space for meaningful personal insights and enhanced working relationships. Join me on the journey of transformative leadership, aligning purpose, articulating precise goals, and igniting your drive and influence to inspire others towards collective success and fulfillment. Let's make a difference together.
 
Ways to connect with Colleen:
 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenslaughter/
Twitter:  @CSlaughterCoach
 
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
 
Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
 
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“Carer” what is that? You may well ask especially if you live in America. We call them “caregivers”. Sarah Jones was born in a small town in Northern England. Both of her parents had some disabilities that resulted in Sarah even at an early age becoming one of their primary caregivers. You will hear about Sarah’s experiences and how she felt that she never truly had what we would regard as a child-parent relationship. Sarah also had a younger sister who did not have a physical disability. However, her younger brother was born with disabilities including autism and epilepsy.
 
Sarah began college to study nursing but found that she really didn’t wish to pursue that career and so left college after six months and went to work. While Sarah feels she faced many challenges and didn’t necessarily have what she would describe as the best life possible, she does point out that she knows where she came from by the choices she has made. In fact, she points out that now, as a part of Access Sport UK she works to help bring inclusion into sports to persons with disabilities and her attitude stems from her past experiences and decisions. She especially loves to climb and teaches climbing to many persons with disabilities. She works to get coaches to understand that just because someone may have a so-called disability it doesn’t mean that they should be excluded from sports activities.
 
Our podcast time is probably one of the most intense and heart-felt conversations we have had on Unstoppable Mindset, but Sarah shows that no matter what our circumstances, we can be unstoppable and move forward. I hope you are inspired by what you hear this time.
 
About the Guest:
 
Sarah grew up in a small town in Northern England in the UK. As a young carer, she spent her childhood and teen years caring for her parents and younger sibling, all of whom have disabilities and varying levels of need. Her mental health, wellbeing and educational prospects came second to her caring responsibility and she had to navigate growing up whilst providing support to others from a young age. These early challenges shaped her transition into adulthood and, after leaving college education with few qualifications, she has worked hard to get to where she is today.
 
Sarah has worked in the outdoor industry, adult social care, education and the charity sector and her journey has lead to a clear purpose and goal – to improve the lives of disabled people and their families. Her current role with Access Sport gives her the opportunity to work with sports clubs across the UK to engage more disabled people in sport. Sarah helps break down barriers for disabled people to access sport, and helps change attitudes and perspectives on disability, care-giving and those kids that are often seen as ‘troublesome’ or ‘a lost cause’. She ensures that the voices of disabled people and their families are heard through her a public speaking opportunities, and does not shy away from sharing her experiences in the hope of inspiring change for other young people from similar backgrounds.
 
In her spare time, Sarah is also an avid rock climber and enjoys climbing with her daughter and friends. She is also an experienced inclusive climbing coach and works with a number of disabled climbers who prove that when the environment is accessible, welcoming and supportive, climbing is for everybody.
 
Last year, Sarah experienced the unexpected loss of her younger brother who she once cared for, and navigated grief and guilt in the months following. This experience is something she openly shares in the hope that others can relate to the complexities of grieving for a sibling. Sarah also talks openly about her experience of becoming a mother, overcoming post-natal psychosis and how motherhood been her best lesson.
 
Ways to connect with Sarah:
 
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jones-3071a315a
Instagram: @climbzuk
 
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a Ne

Being a life-long blind person I have never served in the military and thus only understand the military way of life vicariously. There is reading about it, of course and there is talking to military people about their lifestyle. Today you get to hear a conversation not only about military life, specifically the army world, as it were, from a 20-year career soldier, Chase Spears who recently retired from the military as a major in the army. Chase grew up always interested in the news and what was going on in the world around him. He attended college, both undergraduate studies and later graduate work at universities in Tennessee. Along the way an army recruiting officer persuaded him to join the army. By that time, he was well married to a woman who, surprising to him, supported his decision to leave college and join the army. Chase’s telling of this story is wonderful to hear. As you will see, he is quite the storyteller.
 
He and I talk a great deal about the world of a soldier, and he puts a lot of things into perspective. For those of you who have served in the military much of what you hear may not be totally new. However, since Chase served in public affairs/relations duties throughout most of his army career, you may find his observations interest. Chase and I had a good free-flowing and informative conversation. I personally came away fascinated and look forward to talking with Chase again in the future. A few months ago, Mr. Spears retired and entered into a doctoral program at Kansas State University where he is conducting research concerning how military life impacts the citizenship of those who serve. You will get to hear a bit about what he is finding.
 
About the Guest:
 
U.S. Army Major (Ret.) Chase Spears is first and foremost a Christian, Husband, and Father to five children who help to keep him and his wife young at heart. Having grown up with a passion for news and policy, Chase spent 20 years in the Army as a public affairs officer, trying to be part of a bridge between the military and the public. He merged that work with a passion for writing to become one of the Army’s most published public affairs officers, often to resistance from inside the military. Chase continues that journey now as a doctoral candidate at Kansas State University, where his dissertation research explores how military life impacts the citizenship of those who serve. His other writings focus on topics including civil-military dynamics, communication ethics, and the political realities of military operations.
 
Ways to connect with Chase:
 
LinkedIn/X/Substack/Youtube: @drchasespears
www.chasespears.com
 
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
 
Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
 
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Dr. Alessandra Wal spent her first seven years of life living in the Middle East. She then spent ten years in France. All of these experiences gave her a rich view of different peoples and cultures which still serve her well today.
 
At the age of 18, she came to the United States where she attended undergraduate school at Duke University. She will tell us how “different” life was for her in a major college sports town, at least different from the kind of environments she had experienced up to that time. She attended graduate school at the University of Texas Medical center in Dallas where she eventually earned her PHD in Psychology. From an early age she loved to read, learn about people and wanted to understand them. For her, Psychology was the natural route to take.
 
Fairly recently Dr. Wal decided to shift from being a practicing psychologist to being a leadership coach for women. She has fascinating stories of the kinds of efforts her coaching practice has undertaken. She specializes in helping smart, ambitious executive women in male-dominated industries build wildly successful AND deeply fulfilling careers. When asked, she is quick to point out that men are very much a part of the equation. I leave it to Alessandra to explain and teach.
 
Dr. Wal and I had a wonderful and natural conversation. I came away blessed for the opportunity to speak with her and to better understand how all of us need to work harder and better at communicating and supporting each other.
 
About the Guest:
 
Dr. Alessandra Wall made a major career switch from a busy psychologist to successful founder & high-impact executive coach at Noteworthy. She specializes in helping smart, ambitious executive women in male-dominated industries build wildly successful AND deeply fulfilling careers.  Dr. Wall is on a mission to build a world where seeing women access the highest levels of leadership and success is so common, it’s no longer noteworthy. She's confident that she can move the needle for women both through her 1:1 work with women and through her training, consulting, and partnership with companies that understand and value the impact of women leaders.
You can find out more and access free resources at noteworthyinc.co.
 
When she’s not busy helping executive women balance ambition, corporate dynamics, and personal well-being you will find her curled up in an armchair with a good book and an a piping hot cup of coffee.
 
Ways to connect with Dr.Alessandra:
Website:Noteworthyinc.co
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralessandrawall/
 
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
 
Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
 
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Ah, “Big Gorgeous Goals”, you may ask. Listen in to hear Julie Ellis tell her story including developing the concept of big gorgeous goals. Julie was a bit of a traveler as a child living in various parts of Canada as well as living, for a time, outside New York City. Her father worked in the finance arena at the time. When Julie graduated from high school and went to college she majored in dance and graduated with a degree in that subject. She mentions that she liked teaching dance and loved to learn about how children’s brains developed.
 
Later she went into the finance world including becoming a certified financial planner. While that career worked for her she realized that it didn’t totally make her happy.
 
In 2003 as she will tell us she helped form Mabel’s Labels. Why, listen and see. Bottom line, Mabel’s Labels was quite successful and grew to be valued in the eight-figure range when it was sold to Avery in 2015. Successful indeed.
 
Julie took a bit of time to reflect on what she wanted to do after the company was sold. She now works as a successful coach teaching people about, you guessed it, “Big Gorgeous Goals”. I think you will be fascinated both by Julie’s story as well as the many insights and thoughts she shares with us.
 
About the Guest:
 
Julie Ellis is an author, professional speaker and leadership coach to corporate leaders and scaling Entrepreneurs.  Julie provides her unique experience and expertise to her coaching clients, gained through 25 years of working first in the corporate world, and then as a leading Canadian entrepreneur.  She is a co-founder of award-winning Mabel’s Labels, one of Canada’s greatest small business success stories.
 
Julie’s book, Big Gorgeous Goals is written for women entrepreneurs who want to step out of the small box they find themselves in and set world domination in their sights.  In discussion with over a dozen women entrepreneurs, Julie explores their stories of why and how they have achieved great things in their lives and careers and pairs that knowledge with her own stories of how she built, grew, and sold her business to a giant in her industry.
 
Ways to connect with Kiefer:
Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ellis/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thejulieellis/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/biggorgeousgoals/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/julieellisandco
 
About the Host:
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
 
Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
 
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/
 
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