Called to Confidence | Personal Development & Leadership

Here's why you shouldn't give up your daydream even if you think it won't happen. The truth is you literally can't help daydreaming! Does that surprise you? According to a recent study led by Harvard psychologists Daniel Gilbert and Matthew A. Killingsworth, people let their minds wander 47%  of the time they are awake. As a life coach it is in my blood to help my clients set and reach goals and y...

In the spirit of giving this holiday season I'm interviewing PK Kersey who saw a need and decided to make a difference by starting a non-profit, "That Suits You".  In this interview PK shares why he started That Suits You and how something as simple as having a suit is out of reach for many men. He also explains the emotional and financial effects that follow when you can't dress appropriately for...

Difficult conversations are all around us and you might find yourself avoiding them, but that's not really an option if you're leading a team, want better relationships, and are focused on personal development. So what can you do? Enter Adrian Koehler, Senior Partner at Take New Ground - he thrives on this stuff, it's in his blood to help leaders develop their skills while living out integrity and...

Have you ever heard of Leadership Dysfunction Disorder? I hadn't until I came across Steve Verburg's article on the topic. Steve is the co-owner of Dale Carnegie Orange County, an author, speaker, consultant, coach and corporate trainer. In this candid conversation Steve shares the advice he'd give to a someone just starting their leadership career and the biggest lesson he's learned in his career...

Imagine leading 850 sworn officers and a total staff of over 1,200 personnel, how would you prepare? In this candid conversation, Chief Robert Luna of Long Beach, California Police Department shares his leadership journey and the path that started in 1985 as a Reserve Officer.  The insights Chief Luna shares is a guide for everyone in a leadership role, he is a true servant leader. He shares his h...

This is truly one of the most fascinating interviews I've ever done. Scott Shay who carved out a name for himself on Wall Street unpacks his second passion in this candid conversation; the question of faith, to believe or not to believe. Scott has a very diverse background; he has spoken at TedX Wall Street, Google, he's the co-founder of Signature Bank New York, and the author of In Good Faith: Q...

Joining me again to drop leadership strategy and truth is my good friend Garrett Lowe, a NextGen Pastor at Living Word Community Church. Friends, Garrett is not your run of the mill Pastor, nope. I call him a reality Pastor, one who's not afraid to say this is real and it's really hard!  I interviewed Garrett on Ep.008 and we dove deep into creating a balanced, purposeful life. We hit topics like...

It's football season and this episode with Keyen Lage of the Kansas City Chiefs is gonna rock the gladiator sport and how you view masculinity. Football fans, you're going to love this, guys- you absolutely need to hear this, and ladies you're going to learn things you didn't know about the men you love. Keyen Lage spent his life dreaming of playing football and when he made it to the NFL playing...

Do you struggle to communicate effectively with the team you lead or in your personal life? Do you want to lead well and foster stronger relationships? Enter Shola Kaye, an international speaker and coach with a corporate background in the tech industry. Shola knows first hand how difficult it can be to connect with diverse groups of people and communicate for the greatest impact and influence. Sh...

In this episode I'm joined by Jennifer Watson the creator of Life Revolution Summit for a candid conversation on taking your power back to create a healthy life you love. Jennifer is a health and wellness coach that focuses on self leadership, post-trauma growth, and intuitive and spiritual management. She's passionate about helping others tune into their intuition and get clear on their life's pu...

Tayo Rockson is an international influencer having given 3 TedX talks, spoken in front of the United Nations Special Summit, contributing to Forbes and Huffington Post. He was also named "Top Millennial To Watch" by New Theory Magazine . Needless to say I'm a little excited to have him on the show. Tayo is the son of a diplomate and a Nigerian citizen that found himself living between cultures and...

If you've ever heard a story that moved you and you knew you needed to take action but didn't know how, this episode is for you. Stephanie Courtillier of Integrous Women put her entrepreneurial and philanthropic passion together and created a social enterprise to give a voice to the voiceless after hearing of unthinkable crimes against women in Guatemala.  She is guided by the three P's: Professio...

If you've ever struggled with your role as a leader, my guest has you covered. Greg Layton of The Chief Maker Podcast has coached high level leaders all over the globe including Target, Commonwealth Bank, CIMIC, and Sydney Water to name a few.    Greg believes you don't have to sell your soul to become a CEO. In fact, the future chiefs will be those that are very well connected to their mission. ...

If you've ever wondered how to create resiliency and why its a valuable life skill, this episode is for you. If you're raising kids, this episode will make you think twice the next time you hear someone say "they're fine, kids are resilient". Not so fast says Sarah Boyd, a resiliency expert. In this interview you'll learn: Exactly what resilience is and why its hold hands with empathy. What can ha...

Have you ever thought about what you could be like if you were truly great? Maybe not since you were 7 years old and wearing a superhero costume, but that is about to change. What would you be like if you were truly operating at your greatest you? In this interview, Cy Wakeman a drama researcher, author, TedX Speaker, Podcaster and CEO of Reality Based Leadership will walk us through how to ask th...

Can you imagine taking your passion for blogging and turning it into one of Forbes 35 most influential career sites within only 4 years? That's exactly what my guest Anna Runyan, CEO of Classy Career Girl did and she's here to share how you can find career fulfillment too! Anna says,"Career fulfillment is possible, you can create your future" and she's living proof. She understands 100% what it fe...

It takes courage to lead well and it takes moral courage to fight the good fight that leads to changing lives, communities and bridging the gaps that divide people. In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Goodie shares his roots from straight out of Compton to becoming an influencer, a highly sought after leadership trainer to athletes, a teaching Pastor at Parkcrest Christian Church, Adjunct P...

Nothing gets people's attention like humor. Everyone loves to be entertained and humor is disarming, it makes us drop our defenses causing us to engage with the message easier and make a connection.  Have you wanted to bring humor into your brand but didn't know how to go about it? Rachael Kay Albers of Awkward Marketing is the maven of funny marketing.  She's a one woman show that incorporates do...

Have you ever wondered how to create your personal brand? Part of that process is choosing who you are and choosing your inputs by starting your day with a mental breakfast. John Golden, the author of Building Your Brand Of Gold ,  walks us through a masterclass on how to successfully create your personal brand and not become a chameleon on the way! John Golden is the Publisher and Executive Edito...

Ep.018 how to Be The Bigger You With Chris King If you've ever wondered how to change your thinking so you can truly get the results you want, you're going to love Executive Optimization Coach, Chris King. This is a masterclass with a neuroscience twist on becoming the bigger you, we're talking brain hacking like you've never heard before! Chris takes us pretty deep, but frames it in a way that ma...

If you've ever wondered if it's possible to create your destiny and change your life, you're going to love this episode. It is indeed possible and Brant Pinvidic is bringing strategies you can implement right now! This interview will blow your mind. Grab a pen and notebook, and get ready for this 35 minute masterclass on creating your destiny!  Brant Pinvidic is a documentary filmmaker, TV produce...

Ep.016 Taking Control of Your Health and Mind With AD Dolphin Are you ready to take control of your health and create a winning mindset? Do you want to kick the sugar addiction once and for all? AD Dolphin, celebrity health and wellness coach, and CEO of DHerbs Inc. is sharing how to get your mindset right to be successful in all areas of your life, especially taking control of your health. You ma...

Ep.015 Creating A Life After Loss With Cherie Rickard Imagine getting the phone call no parent wants to answer. Your child has been in a serious accident and lost his life. That was the call my guest, grief coach Cherie Rickard, received and to make matters worse, she was 2,000 miles away.  Cherie joins me for a candid conversation on grieving, picking up the pieces, and how she found joy again af...

If you've ever wondered how to change your life and get to the next level, my guest is bringing it for you! We dive into how to live intentionally, and how to find your grit factor. You're going to love this candid conversation with development coach and former PGA Pro Thane Marcus Ringler. Thane shares his insights from the green, how his values have shaped his success and kept him grounded as we...

Are you struggling with burnout or feel like you're on the edge? Do you need a self care strategy? On this episode, I'm joined by Pastor Bryan Murphy who's passionate about helping leaders prevent burnout. This episode isn't just for church leadership, in fact it's for everyone from the stay at home mom to the executive in the boardroom.  Bryan shares amazing content such as: The common thread tha...