Power of After Show

With every year, there is talk about fitness for the new year. But memories of past failures, expired gym memberships and extra pounds that seem to be permanently stuck to your hips, stomach and thighs seem to weigh you down. Most who start strong will only last several months. We aim to encourage you to not give up! There is hope and we will approach realistic goals for fitness for you from your...

Joy and Happiness are terms thrown around more and more in our current society. There are new books released on empowerment and happiness most every day. Many of these books are all about what it means to be joyful with the power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness. Both joy and happiness are directly linked to our emotions and life satisfaction. In this show, I will go a bit deep...

Don Knotts, born Jesse Donald Knotts (1924-2006), was the legendary funnyman who made Barney Fife from the Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968) one of the most beloved characters in television comedy. He also made many movies with Tim Conway (1933-1019) such as The Incredible Mr. Limpet, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and The Apple Dumpling Gang. I met Karen Knotts, his daughter, when we were roommates and b...

With the challenge of technology, the phrase I hear most often is, I'm not good at tech! This is a mindset that is not easily overcome. Technology can be frustrating and a time-sucker. Even some of the most tech-experienced people realize that anything can go wrong. In today's world, the challenge of technology has become even greater with the addition of virtual events, livestreaming, online cour...

As we approach of the end of the year we start thinking more and more about holiday giving. Miracle on 32nd Street and White Christmas are once again played on our big screens, bringing warm feelings of togetherness. But that's about our feelings. A big part of our holiday giving at this stage of our life is for our adult children, who are all launched. (thankfully!) We love to add some creativity...

I compare crossing a marathon finish line to living a life that stays on course, fulfilling an intentional purpose and goal. It entails training in small increments, steady focused work and the awareness of boundaries and limits. Within sports, most running marathon training plans range from twelve to twenty weeks. It is a large commitment of time, energy and resources to be able to successfully r...

There are many programs available that claim to help you as an entrepreneur monetize your business with multiple systems and methods. Leisa Reid has a business that helps entrepreneurs use speaking to monetize their business. She emphasizes that she teaches people how to book the engagements for themselves and does not personally book the gigs. When the training company Leisa worked for asked her...

Historical cycles are the up and downs of history that repeat themselves. Similarly, a business cycle follows the expansion and contraction of economic activities. The writer and philosopher George Santayana (1863-1952) wrote the quote many of us have heard from our instructors through the years, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. I believe this is true in many respects...

We are human, so we have emotions that flex constantly, and emotional support helps to smooth out the bumps and roadblocks of life. Join Greg & Deb in this show. Emotions run deep, connecting thoughts and feelings, and there is an inner hole in our soul and psyche that feels like it needs filled. The meaning of support is to hold up or hold in. Just like support hose can add a boost of confidence...

Lord Voldemort was a fictional character created by J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter books. He is the main antagonist or enemy in the series. Lord Voldemort cast a grim shadow and created fear and doom and gloom. He had names like You Know Who, He Who Must Not Be Named and Dark Lord. His mere presence brought fear and trepidation. In the allegory The Summit, (get it here: https://amzn.to/3tD6xnF...

Sara Safari's goal is to be the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. Those peaks are on the following continents: Asia, South America, North America, Africa, Europe, Antarctica and Australia. Sara's purpose of climbing is to raise funds for seven organizations who are empowering women. A big part of empowerment is education. There are many...

How important is a message of hope ? Are there health benefits? How much does hope affect our mental outlook? We know bad news sells and we've had plenty of it which paints a picture of hopelessness. Sensational social media posts seem to get the most attention online and are shared widely. I feel strongly that a message of hope is needed today more than ever in a world that has reeled from fake n...

If you are a parent, you know there are no guarantees in raising kids. You can read all the books you can get your hands on, do all the right things, and still your kids end up making their own way. Their choices may not be optimal and opposite of what you'd do. But you do have some years to influence them. Greg and I feel fortunate our kids are now self-sustaining adults. But in our roller-coaste...

Why write a book is a question many speakers, coaches and trainers ask themselves. Does writing a book really make a difference? Hasn't everything already been said? With the amount of work it takes to write, is it really worth it? Also, what should you write about? There are no cut and dry answers to those questions. We will apply some of the same questions to songwriting to help focus on the val...

The tragic story of Johnny was unplanned, as most tragic stories are. Johnny was a grade-A student with a perfect score in math on the SAT. He was an outgoing, wonderful son to John and Laura Stack but his choices at the age of fourteen ended up affecting his mental state and eventual demise. The state of Colorado was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012 when Johnny was twelv...

I'm assuming most of you are familiar with the Pareto principle , or 80-20 rule. The Pareto principle states that for many results, approximately 80% of the outcomes come from 20% of the origin or project. Romanian born American engineer Joseph Juran (1904-2008) developed the concept and named it after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto(1848-1923). Pareto had noticed that 80% of the wealth in I...

With technology moving exponentially, the world of finance is doing the same with crypto currency and blockchain. The purpose of this podcast and article is to shed light on some of the basics of crypto currency and other digital currency. Greg, my husband and former RIA (registered investment advisor), explains these concepts in the podcast in a way that most people will understand. He is extreme...

An abundant mentality is known as a soft skill, many times associated with productivity and effective leadership. It's also known as an abundant mindset. With this mindset, any success is mutually beneficial to all involved. An abundant mentality is contrasted with a scarcity mindset in that victory comes at the expense of others. This person has difficulty sharing credit, recognition, power and p...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ( FASD ) is a permanent brain disability that is largely undiagnosed, especially in children. It is a spectrum disorder in that it includes a range of linked conditions, both physical and mental. Marcia Grondahl, speaking on FASD, informs us that this disability is 2 ½ times more prevalent than autism and one in twenty kids suffer from it. Many of those kids are also ADD or...

How do you cut through a noisy world not just as an expert, but as a thought leader ? A thought leader is one who has the ability to make an impact and is known for something. If you are an artist or creative, it may be difficult to define that one thing you are known for as if you're like me, you keep creating. But there is usually an umbrella that will connect all the projects and areas of your...

You may wonder why this article on questions about marriage is here as most of my listeners and audience are at the halftime of life. The reason is that listeners are concerned about their kids and grandkids. Marriage is one of the most important of their life decisions. Saying "I Do" on your wedding day turns into "I Don't" more often than not and causes havoc, pain and separation. There are no g...

How long has it been since you've defined your core values? Your core values are the principles that are at the root of everything you do, both personally and professionally. When circumstances change, your core values should be consistent and provide the stability that will sustain you through not only difficult times, but the good times as well. Core values are not set in stone. They can shift a...

Your inner critic is alive and well and is often called the Imposter Syndrome, a term coined in the 1970's. The inner critic is a critical inner voice that is judgmental, critical and demeaning. The term is used often in psychology or psychotherapy. When the inner critic takes over, it can be debilitating with self-doubt and fear to move forward. Kris Kelso, ( https://kriskelso.com certified leade...

A hybrid world includes the word hybrid, which is something that is made by combining two different elements. It's a mixture. If you have a hybrid citrus tree, you may have oranges and lemons growing out of the same tree, though on different branches. They've been grafted together. Most hybrid versions work extremely well, especially in the right conditions. Different branches and types of of busi...

At the halftime of life, officially over the age of 40, you may start to wonder, When is enough enough? Many equate having enough mostly with finances and the ability to live comfortably throughout life, and especially after retirement. But there are other parts of life where we can ask the same question. Because when one area is off-balance, that area has a way of affecting other areas. In this s...