Matters of Influence

Welcome to another episode of the Matters of Influence podcast with your hosts, Debbie Frapp and Terrie Foster Nowland! In this longer-than-usual episode, we dive deep into a topic we all face but rarely embrace: Failure. Inspired by the teachings of John Maxwell and his upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure , Debbie and Terrie discuss why failure itself isn’t our problem—wasting the failu...

Welcome back to the Matters of Influence podcast! After an unexpected hiatus following a major medical event, hosts Debbie Frapp and Terrie Foster Nowland are officially back behind the mic. Sometimes life has to throw a "brick" to get your attention, but from that season of pausing and re-evaluating came an incredible passion project. In this comeback episode, Debbie and Terrie announce the relea...

Are you suffering from goal fatigue?  We discuss what goal fatigue, the signs and symptoms of goal fatigue and the cycle's an organization or team goes through and how goals change depending on which phase or cycle your team or organization is in.

In this episode, Terrie interviews Debbie around a passion and share insights to being FIERCE and Accountable. If you struggle with accountability, take a listen, it's not what you think!

Join us for our end of 2025 podcast on reflection a valuable and often over looked strategy.

This episode explores the power of vision in personal growth and leadership. Whether you're an entrepreneur or someone looking to level up in life, creating a vision for yourself or your team, moves you forward. Get ready to unlock your potential and start seeing what's possible!"

Join us as we discuss some of the keys to using your momentum to propel you forward next year. We will also talk about the role of motivation plays in momentum.

What you want to be known for? What about your team or organization? Your values x behavior = your culture. You will have a culture - is defined on purpose OR by default.

Take a listen to a segment from our 8 Steps that Matter in Self Leadership workshop on the topic of Failure. What is your relationship to Failure? Is it supporting your growth or damaging your self esteem.

Are you longing for more beyond your current circumstances? To have more? Do more? Be more? Give more? These vital questions form the heart of 'Becoming More', a game changing exploration by Dianna Kokoszka, an award-winning Entrepreneur, former CEO and business leader. In this episode we explore the author of "Becoming More" Dianna Kokoszka how her book came about and what reade...

The definition for resilience reads the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. Grit is defined as courage and resolve; strength of character. Those definition describe our guest Matt "Brutal" Gruidl as he shares his story of resilience and how it has lead him to success in his life. Matt cu...

Tim Elmore is a Leadership and Next Generation Expert. He is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of working along side Dr. John Maxwell. Dr Elmore has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, USA Today, Washington Post and CNN Headline News. He is author of 35 books and in this podcast we discuss why the topic of generational diversity is important i...

In this episode we interview Miss Val on her passion for creating champions in life and not just in the gym.  See below for a complete bio and to purchase her book. DOWNLOAD SHOW NOTES HERE Valorie Kondos Field, aka Miss Val, as she’s affectionately known by the scores of champion gymnasts she’s coached over her career—has no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any...

In our first episode for season five you are bringing you a Magical interview with Alyce Dailey, coach, mom and author.  To learn more about Alyce and the community of MAGIC MOM's you can join the her group on FB .  To get your copy of Alyce's book The Magic Mom click here .

In the episode we are starting a series called Stories Matter in which we will be bringing you stories of individuals with a powerful message.  We all have a story and that story needs to be shared and told.  Too often we don't really see the courage, genius or power of our own story.  This episode is the story of Nancy Ormon with a message of hope.  We encourage you to go deep...

In this episode Terrie and I are discussing how the impact of the last two years through an extended, world wide traumatic time has had on us as leaders.  We hope this episode will create the awareness on how we are not just tired, we are depleted and so are our people.  As a result we need to lean in and evaluate where we are in all areas of our life.  What values may have shifted...

SPECIAL Edition of MOI with guest Linda McKissack.  Terrie interviews Linda on the topic of Wealth Building.  See more on Linda at her website https://lindamckissack.com/

We are brining out the Unstoppable Matters interview with Cheiri Lowry from the vault for new reasons.  Being Unstoppable is an on-going journey and during this season of so much change and uncertainty we need to continue to be Unstoppable.  The second reason is Cheiri has release now her third book which is another children book.   Check it out all of Cheiri's books on Amazon...

In this episode we define values, the impact they have on our lives and how are goals should be in alignment and helps us achieve our values. We lay out some simple tasks to help you identify if you goals are in alignment with your true self and values.

Are you suffering from goal fatigue?  We discuss what goal fatigue, the signs and symptoms of goal fatigue and the cycle's an organization or team goes through and how goals change depending on which phase or cycle your team or organization is in.

In this kick off to the New Year 2022; we share a practice on selecting a word for the year.  

Is your business at risk of being sued?  In the episode we talk with Brett Trembly from Miami that walks us through the 5 Danger Zones that every business owner, small or large needs to explore to identify your exposure.  One Ill-advised lawsuit can put everything at risk. You can learn more about Brett and his law firm HERE   To order his book The Danger Zone SHOW NOTES

What causes some people to rise to meteoric levels of success fueled by unstoppable peak performance, passion, phenomenal relationships and sustain that success over a lifetime?  With our special guest Cheiri Lowry, Professional Coach, Mentor, Rock Star and author, we explore some the 8 key foundations to being unstoppable. SHOW NOTES You can order Cheiri's book You Are Unstoppable here .

At the request of our listeners, we dig deeper on the topic of boundaries.  Specifically we dig into the how boundaries help you and what not having boundaries can do.   SHOW NOTES  

Are you prisoner to consumerism?  Do you wear your money or does your money work for you?  We had the pleasure of interviewing friend, leader and author of "Down Home Money" a Best Seller on the topic of financial freedom.  You don't want to miss the nuggets on this episode.  You'll learn simple steps towards financial freedom and having a life by design.  Make sure you or...