Beyond the Book

"After the whirlwind of candles, birthday cake, and three-year-olds running around the house, my husband and I cleaned up the chaos. Parents to a now three-year-old and a two-month-old daughter, we were both exhausted. We got our newborn and toddler to bed, and I immediately fell asleep. After a few hours I heard a noise. I’ve always been a light sleeper, but whatever had woken me was so quiet I t...

Kimberly Bussey Lewis is a nonprofit CEO and the owner of Motivational Muse, LLC. She has more than two decades of executive level non-profit and business experience. She is originally from Charleston, SC and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Charleston and a Master’s Degree from Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and is a Certified Executive and a certified Master Life Coach. A fr...

"Without warning, I collapsed, feeling the carpet suddenly beneath my knees. Then, confused and mind racing, I face planted against my bedroom floor. I had quite literally fallen out of bed, and I could barely move any part of my body. All I could manage was working my nose to the side so I could breathe a bit better. I was alone in the house and blindsided by my sudden paralysis. Using what littl...

It was Keiko’s dream as a child to create a world without hunger so that no child goes to bed hungry. After serving in the United Nations World Food Program for more than 25 years, Keiko is embarking on a new adventure with the publication of this book which allows her to heal the world, not by millions while working for WFP, but one little wave at a time. Keiko is from Japan and studied for advan...

"Perhaps I was destined to have a strong resolve. My grandparents had come to the United States as legal immigrants from Ischia (EE-skeeuh), an island in the bay of Naples, back when it was a rough time to be Italian in the United States. My grandfather came first, looking to make a better life for himself and his soon-to-be family. My grandfather courted his future bride by sending romantic lette...

"What if slowing down the aging process is real? What if, buried within the intricate workings of our brains, lie the solutions to some of the most fundamental challenges we face, from weight management and digestive health to the quality of our sleep and the ever-persistent presence of anxiety? This relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding has driven my life’s work—exploring brain health...

"The disrespect of the medical community toward young girls was really eye-opening. It sparked in me the desire to help other women. I thought, I don’t want anyone to have to go through what I went through. In my small Michigan town, I had been a wild child who cared more about hanging out with my friends than school. Detention and Saturday school had been familiar places. I had wanted to be a roc...

"I used to be attached to the outcome of my work. I have learned that if I want people to understand the power of self-love, I must embody it, I must be it. When you try to force someone, you come from a space of judging. I need to exist at a higher vibration. I accept that people are whole and complete wherever they are. And that they, like all of us, will arrive when it is their time." Following...

"As an experienced financial adviser now, I wouldn’t recommend setting out to build a career the way I did. With just a few years’ experience and not fully qualified, I struck out on my own with high hopes and a $25,000 credit card limit. Forty years later, I lead a successful wealth management company for affluent, High Net Worth, and Ultra High Net Worth Families. It is fulfilling to assist clie...

"Being safe in the digital era isn’t always intuitive to everyone. Comprehensive network assessments and security awareness training educate organizations and individuals, empowering them with the knowledge to help prevent cyberattacks. Companies that consistently execute security awareness training are less at risk of losing time, money, and sensitive company information. The worst-case scenario...

"On May 11, 1970, as riots rocked Augusta, a large unfriendly gathering appeared in front of our school in North Augusta, SC, right across the river. The police arrived, and trouble was clearly brewing. I found Curtis, and we talked. The word empathy didn’t become a normal everyday word until 1995 when Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman was published. Little did we know we would soon be appl...

"I will never forget the fearful look on my mother’s face when she came to me, her youngest son, twenty-one years old, number nine of her ten children, and told me she didn’t have six hundred dollars to dig my father’s grave. The night before, he had died on a hospital bed in our living room after a three-year battle with colon cancer that had spread to his liver. My mom, Gladys, didn’t know what...

"My colleague slowly approached the woman, signing a few words with her hands until the woman calmed down and responded back. She was deaf! The woman – we soon learned – had misplaced her child. That’s why she was panicking. That’s why she was shouting. Thankfully, the story had a happy ending – her child was in another part of the room, just out of her eyesight. They soon reunited. And the rest o...

"Empathy and understanding are critical factors in a mediated divorce because there is no winner or loser. The end of the process is defined by an agreed upon solution. We never outwardly discuss these factors, but they are integral to every step we take. It is important to understand that ending a marriage, even by mediation, is never painless. When the process is undertaken with empathy, a more...

Neal Turner is a trailblazer in the realms of human performance and personal growth, dedicated to empowering individuals to maximize their potential and achieve their aspirations. As a martial arts enthusiast and respected instructor, Neal imparts invaluable lessons of respect, dedication, and mindfulness to his students, transcending the boundaries of the dojo. Neal's coaching philosophy, charact...

"As a child, the confines of our small trailer drove my siblings and me outdoors often. Finding things to occupy our mischievous minds, we played endlessly among the woods of oak, sweetgum, and flowering dogwoods. “Stay out of trouble!” was a constant refrain from our parents. As we adventured, we encountered many different frogs – tree frogs, toad frogs, bullfrogs. (Can anyone hear a bullfrog men...

With a wealth of experience gleaned from over 1,000 private coaching sessions, Ariel utilizes her expertise as a Certified Myers-Briggs and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) Practitioner to help high-achieving clients break through mindset barriers. Her coaching has facilitated transformative accomplishments, from remarkable business growth to impactful ventures that generate significant revenue....

"While empathy and understanding often involve fulfilling present desires, they can also transcend to comprehending needs that customers themselves might not even be aware of. As demonstrated by Henry Ford’s insightful perspective, innovation springs from recognizing that customers might articulate a desire for a faster horse. However, the true innovation arose in envisioning and delivering the Mo...

"I still see that displaced nine-year-old in my past. He is now safe and secure, grateful, and approaches each day with a mindset of abundance. He finds joy in hearing the stories of clients, helping others and lives a life rich in love. He has a sense of purpose. He would enjoy the opportunity to hear your story." Following the release of Success Redefined," Michael Miklaus, joined us on the podc...

"Life is an interesting teacher. And as I continue to explore its rich tapestry, I find I am just as eager to learn more and grow more. Empathy in business is not just about understanding another’s perspective. In a deeper sense, it is about recognizing and respecting their humanity." Following the release of Empathy and Understanding in Business," Daniel Brackins, joined us on the podcast to disc...

"On the other side of my comfort zone, I discovered my purpose as a certified Life Coach. Having navigated major life transitions and embraced multiple pivots on my own journey, I possess the knowledge and tools to guide others through similar transformations. I am devoted to helping them navigate, pivot, and find the courage to create a life by design—one they never thought possible." Following t...

"So, dare to ask the Universe for guidance, open your heart to its whispers, and take inspired action. Success, when redefined through connection to ‘All That Is’, is the key to a life of peace, joy and bliss. Embrace the extraordinary journey that awaits and let your soul soar to new heights." Following the release of Success Redefined," Debra Stangl, joined us on the podcast to showcase how she...

"Change can be hard. We all know that. We advocate for our clients while bringing warmth and understanding into what can be stressful situations, where big financial and emotional decisions collide. My team looks at these times as opportunities instead of obstacles." Following the release of Empathy and Understanding in Business," Amy Pedersen, joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on injec...

"Although it started with shoes, our bond was not about footwear. Nor was it about my choice to follow her in fashion...our deepening connection was about how I engaged her brain." Following the release of Empathy and Understanding in Business," Jennifer Little-Fleck, joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on injecting empathy into business dealings and her chapter in the book. Jennifer's ch...

"Using empathy, let’s be curious in our problem-solving and invest the time to positively influence one another, so the connections we build between our columns remain strong and continue to be fortified by shared goodwill." Following the release of Empathy and Understanding in Business," Rob Greer, joined us on the podcast to discuss his take on injecting empathy into business dealings and his ch...