Discover Your Talent–Do What You Love

Regan Hillyer invested thousands of dollars in personal growth seminars, diligently applying what she learned. But change just wasn't happening. When her mentor asked her, "What are you doing to rewire yourself to succeed," she found herself staring back at him blankly. Today, as founder of Regan Hillyer International, she's dedicated to helping experts uncover their true message and launch powerf...

London Porter's stutter, lisp and habit of talking too fast did not help his acceptance as a street kid in Yonkers, NY. But his speech therapist did not give up on him. "Your voice is a gift." She became the first of many who helped him see his potential. He teaches entrepreneurs how to earn a better income, create a better career and live a better life. London's a three-time author, a former prof...

Terry Brock believes, "There is so much NEW all the time that we begin to think, 'I can't handle it!' We need to learn to be able to overcome that feeling of being overwhelmed, and learn principles that will work—and that won't work—to help us overcome the sense of being overwhelmed. Often, we are overwhelmed with technology and information. Using a few key principles, we can regain control of our...

Carolin Soldo knew she had hit a tipping point. "I looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself! I didn't feel like a woman anymore and just wanted to have myself back again. As with everything else in my life, I knew I had to do this all or nothing." She is the founder of Brand Your Passions®, From Passion to Profits®, and The Powerhouse Coach®. She specializes in helping passion-driven women...

Gary Kinder knows how few writers and artists succeed. Some say it's as low as 1%. But he's up at 5 a.m. every day writing his screenplay, before plunging into the editing software he's creating. Asked why he does it, he says, "I'm doing what I love!" He has taught over 1,000 writing programs and has appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America. He is also creator and founder of WordRake, e...

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants, people and ideas. Faced with a multimillion-dollar landscape beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the inn...

Danny Iny compares the crash of his dream start-up to the painful breakup of a relationship. "As an entrepreneur, your identity is deeply invested in your work." In hindsight, he can say, "Sometimes the rebound turns out to be the one." He sees the irony of being a high school dropout who is passionate about providing business education. He has a soft spot for helping entrepreneurs succeed. Togeth...

Katherine Denton had accomplished her goal of working as an ad agency account executive by age 25. She was a respected team member with all the perks of success—an office with windows, bonuses, free parking. But she was so miserable that she quit. She turned to a temp agency and was given a one-day assignment that opened the door to her current 22-year career as owner of My Friend, Katherine, a se...

Sarah E. Brown has had several careers, all of which she says took her full circle to what she originally set out to do right out of college: teaching, writing, and researching. Along the way, she has learned what she believes makes for a happy, successful work experience. She is married and lives in Wilmington, Delaware. When she is not working, she can be found rowing on the Christina River or r...

Lauren McLaughlin was delighted to take six years off to be a full-time mom. But as soon as her son went to school, Lauren plunged back into a career. So far, it spans public relations for the Red Cross, newspaper publishing, politics, real estate, and now a ministry. She's a writer, speaker, teacher, retreat coordinator, keynote speaker, counselor, ordained Unity minister and professional student...

Jeremy Paris' teenage rebellion might have led him into a surly adulthood, as just another guy with a chip on his shoulder. But a high school teacher saw beyond his "in-your-face" art project and praised his originality and courage. That changed Jeremy from that point forward. After a career in the military and as a defense contractor, he started the Veteran Resource Podcast to inform veterans abo...

Alison Cardy, author of "Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career," is a certified career coach who has guided hundreds of people at career crossroads to find innovative and functional career solutions. She encourages people to get clarity by self-analysis, but just as important, by taking action. In this interview she shares why people get stuck at crossroads and recommends steps t...

Claudia Penningtonand her husband were reflecting on their past 10 years together and realized they had been living the daily grind without goals, a budget or a plan, and a vague desire to help people. They decided to tackle some massive changes in their lives, starting with eliminating their debt. Claudia is a digital marketing consultant and trainer of side hustlers, freelancers, and small busin...

Tanner Gers thought his life was over when he lost his eyesight at 21. Then, he discovered a game changer–where there were no disadvantages, where everybody was on an even playing field. His sight did not return, but he regained a vision and enthusiasm for life. Since that day in 2004, Tanner has influenced the world as host of the podcast, "The Creative Success Show", and on his health and fitnes...

Dr. Don McDonald has spent 17 years in the health and wellness industry as a chiropractor. It was from his position at the adjusting table that he noticed a common frustration developing into a major stressor in the lives of many patients. He identified it as 'the Underdog Curse,' and his chiropractic patients seemed unable to break out of it. It stopped people from living their best lives, and of...

Ivy LaClair always thought of herself as a shy person, but when she joined her college Student Activities Council, she quickly had to learn how to put herself "out there." A couple of years later she became president of the Council and had "a goosebump moment" when she realized who she had become. Co-founder of the personal development company, Motivational Millennial, Ivy is an expert on change,...

Ellen Antonelli was at a ballet with her parents at the age of 10 and witnessed a dance that portrayed inexplicable violence against women. It both angered and puzzled her. Her mother could not answer her questions about what she felt. In hindsight, she realizes how this moment has driven her career and passion for more than a quarter of a century. Her life's work has been about empowering student...

Craig Ballantyne helps people get more done, make more money, and still get home on time for dinner. He offers five templates for creating rules of life that can be personalized. They act like the operating system for our lives. His templates are built on a foundation of Five Pillars of Success, which encompass time-tested principles such as professional accountability and a "Big Deadline." A co-o...

Seth Buechley experienced towering success in building a cellular network. He saw and experienced towering success in building a cellular network. He saw the upside, then the downside, of ambition. His Golden Touch became a reverse Midas Touch for a while. He tells how gratitude and humility turned him around.

Amel Derragui headed to a meeting on her university campus in France to brush up on her English-speaking skills. She soon realized she had stumbled into a meeting for recruiting students to sell encyclopedias in the U.S. Was this the "something exciting" she had been looking for? Today she is a business and marketing coach and the founder of Tandem Nomads, an entrepreneurship platform designed to...

Debby Stone, after 16 years practicing law, is an executive coach and keynote speaker and the author of "The Art of Self-Promotion: Tell Your Story, Transform Your Career."  "In a Twitter, soundbite world, attention spans are short. Telling your story and doing it in a confident, authentic and graceful way is the key difference between the people who make it to where they want to be and those who...

Swati Lodha was born to loving—and enlightened—parents in a traditional culture in Rajasthan, India. She realized how fortunate she was to be encouraged to think for herself. As a college student, she heard a speaker talk about paradigm shifts, and in a split-second she knew what her career would be. With a doctorate in Women Entrepreneurship, she is the founder of Life Lemonade, a training organi...

Paul Lamar Hunter had a good job at Chrysler. When he heard the plant was closing. At age 40, he wondered where he would go next. Then, his union rep gave him some great news that totally changed the outlook for him and his entire extended family. Paul beat the odds against poor kids being less likely to obtain a college education. As the 19th child out of 21 natural children, he became the first...

Dr. Tom Tavantzis offers his expert view of the power of knowing your talent early in life – through high school, college and beyond. Research shows personality and natural abilities are largely formed by age three. These key traits are hard-wired at birth. Self-knowledge gained while young can guide choices about education, career and life planning best suited to natural abilities.

Delano Lewis, a former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, rose from segregation-era Kansas to prominence in government, business, and the not-for-profit world. His bestselling memoir, "It All Begins with Self," affirms his belief in the value of family, education, hard work, perseverance, mentors and supporters. His trailblazing career includes top positions at National Public Radio and the Peace Co...