Leadership for Regular People

Since there's no such thing as a life without pain, we should find ways to use pain productively to help us build essential character traits like resilience. With this approach, we can flip the script on pain to be something we are more likely to embrace (or even pursue) with a positive attitude. Motivation for Regular People is brought to you by Clear Path Leadership. Clear Path Leadership helps...

Most people aren't born with patience, and exercising patience in difficult situations doesn't happen naturally. However, developing patience can change your perspective on your present situation in addition to helping you cultivate a better future. Motivation for Regular People is brought to you by Clear Path Leadership. Clear Path Leadership helps high-potential young leaders in the Oklahoma Cit...

You can't control everything, and that's OK. In fact, it's actually a good thing. When we take time to acknowledge how often things work out in our favor, we cultivate gratitude and develop a healthier perspective on the things in life we can't control. Motivation for Regular People is brought to you by Clear Path Leadership. Clear Path Leadership helps high-potential young leaders in the Okl...

Enjoy this special combined podcast with Brian Miller, executive director of Coach Approach Ministries and host of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast! We discuss Brian's approach to motivation in coaching, his desire to help people reach their potential, and how coaching can be a fantastic tool for spiritual formation.

Our relationships often function as mirrors that expose our shortcomings and reveal opportunities for growth. When we understand that we can't control other people but we can always control ourselves, we unlock the secret for enhancing the quality of both our relationships and our lives. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Regular People: Reframing Your Drive to Pursue Your Goals and Achiev...

Do you ever feel frustrated or unfulfilled at work? Do you feel like your current role doesn't utilize your talents and passions as well as it could? Are you having a hard time keeping your team productive and motivated? 

Each of us is hardwired to find energy and satisfaction from specific types of work. These are our areas of genius - and they are unique to each person. At the same time, each o...

We can't change past events, but we can control how we think about the past by evaluating our intentions as well as the outcome, acknowledging that our perspective is limited, and understanding that success only happens as a product of past failures. When we think about previous events this way, we leverage the past in a way that enhances the quality of our future. Grab a copy of my new book "Moti...

In life, we don’t always get to choose when things happen, but we can control how we prepare for unexpected moments and situations beyond our control. When we commit to choosing positivity, thinking critically, continuously improving, and expressing gratitude, we put ourselves in a position to shine when the stakes are the highest and the lights are the brightest. Grab a copy of my new book "...

Many things in life have an impact on us even when we can’t control them. When we encounter these types of situations, we must be proactive and intentional about how we choose to respond. These choices don’t just dictate our day-to-day experiences, but they also significantly impact our future trajectory and development. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Regular People: Reframing You...

The average person makes 35,000 decisions each day. Since our lives are the product of our decisions, it's important to ensure that we're choosing the right response as often as possible. In this episode, we'll talk about how we can leverage situations by choosing the proper response and how we can use pre-decisions to facilitate the development of positive habits. Grab a copy of my new book "Moti...

I recently onboarded my 20th coaching client, and although I have clients from a wide range of industries and stages of life, almost all of them have something in common - they are all fighting imposter syndrome. Wrestling with feelings of inadequacy is a normal part of the human experience, but it's something we can overcome with the right mentality and approach. Grab a copy of my new book "Motiv...

Our expectations impact us constantly - even when we aren’t aware of what they are. By naming our expectations, understanding how they help and harm us, and choosing expectations that are more in line with our reality and our goals, we better position ourselves for maximum success and impact. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Regular People: Reframing Your Drive to Pursue Your Goals...

I tested positive for COVID this week, so recording a new episode wasn't in the cards. However, I've been thinking lately about how this episode was one of my favorites and felt like it was worth resharing! From the original episode description: "You can break many things in life down to a formula. If you find a working method that is repeatable, don’t overcomplicate things by changing up your app...

Routines can demystify our days and help us lock in predictable processes and outcomes. I use routines based on specific times of day, situations, and feelings to ensure I’m headed in the right direction. In this episode, I’ll share about some of my experiences and provide practical advice on how you can implement routines into your everyday life. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Re...

I learned the key to happiness from a TikTok video my wife watched one day. Because of one small principle, I'm learning how to extract value from all situations, including the ones outside of my control. Even when we lack influence, we experience a tremendous opportunity for individual growth and development. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Regular People: Reframing Your Drive to Pursu...

Our emotions are not infallible, but they are often a tool we can leverage. We can reframe emotions when there’s potential for them to serve our long-term goals, and we can remove emotion from situations where they might hold us back from reaching our potential. Josh Roche is a financial planner in Oklahoma City. Recently, Josh launched “The Roche Group,” a premier financial planning firm foc...

There's a key difference between being successful and feeling fulfilled, and this often comes down to the underlying beliefs and narratives that drive us to do what we do. Are we borrowing our values from others, or are we taking time to examine ourselves to determine what truly matters to us? Into Schulmeyer is a transformational growth coach, a six-time Ironman finisher, and a proud father of tw...

In this special solo podcast, Brady shares five types of goals he's setting in 2024 and why there's value in tracking different goals in different ways. You'll hear about wishes, questions, habits, and appointments along with traditional goals. Grab a copy of my new book "Motivation for Regular People: Reframing Your Drive to Pursue Your Goals and Achieve Your Potential" today on Amazon. You...

Most of us grew up going to school and being taught what to think, but how many of us have been taught how to think? The solution to most of our problems exists inside ourselves, and learning to think differently can be the catalyst to amazing growth and transformation. Tracy Pleschourt is the founder of Self-Made U and co-host of the “Tracy & Gracie Becoming” podcast. She is a certified...

Creativity is not just artistic ability. Even if you can’t paint, sculpt, or play an instrument, you have the capacity for incredible creativity that can be useful when solving problems or identifying new opportunities. Lauren St. George is a coach and the founder of “What’s Next.” She works to help people create their own next best chapter. Learn more about Lauren on her website at answerwha...

Two things can be true at the same time. Pursuing goals and improving yourself will require pain and sacrifice. At the same time, you must learn to enjoy the process if you're going to stay motivated to make progress. You can accelerate your progress toward a hard or draining goal by looking for ways to make the work fun. Jenn Drummond is a mom of seven, a successful business owner, and a Wor...

We all have days when we want to quit, but what if a bad day is simply a sign that you're on the right path? When you shift your perspective, you recognize that the highs don't come without the lows. Building a clearer picture of the life you want to create will help you find additional motivation to keep pushing when you don't want to continue. Phebe Trotman is a heart-centered entrepreneur based...

Sometimes, life throws more problems your way than you feel like you can handle. In these moments, you have a choice to make. Will you face your problems head-on, or will you let them defeat you? Although it's not comfortable or enjoyable in the moment, doing what you can to solve the problems you encounter can impact your future circumstances (and your ongoing character development) in a major wa...

We don't discuss it often, but we all deal with imposter syndrome. Where do these feelings come from, and how can we overcome them? Limor Bergman is an executive coach specializing in helping women in leadership positions in the tech industry gain the confidence and skills they need to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. She is also the host of the “From a Woman to a Leader” podcast....

Most people think that being productive means getting as much done as possible, but this isn’t always the best approach. True productivity has more to do with vision and mindset. When you know where you’re going and what impact you want to have, you’ll become more influential and effective. Emily Guerra is a Productivity Life Coach for self-employed women and the creator of The Productivity Flow....