Power of After Show

Our nation and much of our world was recently thrown into a shutdown, including most schools and many faced the question on how to start homeschooling . Suddenly this wasn't an optional choice but a requirement to keep education going for millions of students. In this episode Alison Morrow gives us some great pointers on not only what to do but what not to do. Alison and her husband created a plat...

Just saying the word technology scares many people and the thought of technology tools can send one into a panic! But in this episode we will focus on the basics. Even though I've delved quite deep into using technology as I've recorded a number of music albums, I still look to simplify my use of the tools. With my overall aim of simplifying my life and working more remotely between appearing in b...

Greg and I have been married for a number of years and we've definitely done some stupid and funny things together! Since this past year has held so many challenges and changes, the ability to laugh at ourselves brings relief and even respite from the stress. You will enjoy some of our reflections and we've worked hard at coming up with things we've learned through our experiences, though you may...

When I think of going down the rabbit hole, I think of Alice in Wonderland. Alice disappears down the rabbit hole to a fantastic place holding bizarre adventures. The story was originally called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in an 1865 novel by English author Lewis Carroll. Whenever there is a promise of new adventure on the other side of a locked door, which could be a new tech tool, a new bus...

If you look up the term creative construction , you will find it used in multiple ways, from language development, new landscapes, innovation and other uses. I have used creative construction to describe the way Dan Gaudy, a building contractor, uniquely sets himself apart in his business of landscape design and construction. Using his knack for design, along with 3D software has helped him paint...

Do you believe you have the inner strength to reinvent, restart or pursue your dreams? Will that resolve be enough to really keep going, especially if pursuing a new direction or taking a risk? According to a recent KPMG study the biggest obstacle for women taking risks over the age of 40 is confidence. Even if you are confident in one area, there may be huge mental obstacles you are facing in ven...

There is no magic bullet for always making family holidays fun, but we have some tips to make them less stressful and more enjoyable! Both Greg and I have experienced quite a few family holidays together as we have been married for a number of years. So at this stage of our lives, we'd definitely like to enjoy each holiday or celebration to the fullest! The years seem to pass quicker the older we...

Who doesn't want to create less work for themselves by working efficiently ? It's a goal and idealized dream for many but at times, feels like an unreachable goal. Working efficiently takes on even more importance when reinventing, restarting and regrouping to create your ideal lifestyle and businesses. With the emphasis on content creation as a thought leader, repurposing quality content has been...

There are so many programs, courses and coaches touting ways to expand your business, but there are some very basic simple steps we can all follow. In this interview with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, she shares some basic principles that helped her expand from individual coaching to helping companies worldwide enhance their culture through people development. The #metoo movement propelled her business fr...

Most holiday gatherings occur in a small group when pertaining to family events. But what about other events? With the fear of COVID-19, which is not going away anytime soon, is it safe and should we even celebrate? I definitely say we should! Depression is at an all-time high. Symptoms of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder increased considerably in the United States during April–June of 202...

Approaching the importance of nutrition at halftime is vital as obesity statistics are rising, heart disease and many other health issues will only escalate with age. How do we protect ourselves and live our best years during our second half? Greg and I approach this topic with some basic principles that are easy and logical. If you haven't noticed, it's harder to break down fat the older you get....

Competition usually refers to two or more people but when you're competing against yourself , you are still creating a contest, a game or a goal to succeed or to win. And you are the winner! For a mindset of competing against yourself, setting goals is the key. Comparing where you've come from to where you are or will be should encourage you and motivate you to reach your target. Our three main pr...

Halftime, or midlife, is one of the best times to start a business but there are important financial principles that everyone should consider. I am interviewing Tatiana Tsoir, CPA, with over 15 years of specifically helping entrepreneur business owners. To be the boss of your bottom line is not to fake it until you make it. It is setting up a solid plan and taking measured steps of prevention. Sim...

When in business for yourself as your own boss, an independent contractor, or part-time entrepreneur, most start strong. But after the initial momentum has worn off the journey gets much tougher. Anxiety, fear and the imposter syndrome are constantly knocking at your door! Keeping your focus with a good plan, timer and schedule to keep you consistent and network, you will have a much greater chanc...

The importance of exercise at the halftime of life cannot be emphasized enough. The lack of exercise will affect your quality of life, balance, overall health and even mental outlook. There are tremendous benefits associated with a plan that includes both movement and weight-bearing exercises. In this episode Greg & I focus on four areas of exercise. His perspective as a former professional athlet...

Self-care has never been more important as schedules have escalated for those handling life, work and even schooling kids. The definition of self-care is to take action to preserve or improve one's health. Stress is high, schedules are maxed for many with the addition of home-schooling and business are downscaling or even closing. It takes time for self-care, as time is one of your most valuable r...

Speakerflow is a business that helps speakers grow their businesses and co-founder Max Warren demonstrates a warrior spirit that will help most any entrepreneur. With many live meetings put on hold, their business is more relevant than ever as they commit to a proven process to make extraordinary things possible. In this episode, we look at 5 areas that apply to every entrepreneur and business. On...

I found that after I read the book Deep Work by Cal Newport that my successful completion of projects stemmed from my Deep Work habits. Somehow, I had never labeled that habit before reading that book. Deep work, in contrast to shallow work, is a concentrated effort. I have always broken up projects into little chunks and call it "chunking." This principle works extremely well for many and you can...

At this stage of our lives, Greg and I have adult children. We've raised three sons and the mindset of switching from a parent role to more of a partner role is not always easy. Looking at our strapping grown sons, I still remember holding those little babies in my arms. I was telling them most everything to do, helping them walk, write their name, even interact with friends and siblings. Now, our...

When moving from "if then" toward "if when," many see the two phrases as being similar. However, "if when" is more assertive and actionable. The word "when" is a scheduling word. When you say "when," you put it on your calendar to actually do a project. "When" means there's an actual start date. If you want to move from "if then" to "if when," you need to start. (see past episode on: Proactive vs....

Gun Denhart started Hanna Andersson with her husband in 1983 at the age of 38 in the garage of her home. If you are a parent or grandparent who has been to the Polar Express or some other event requiring matching pajamas, you're probably familiar with the brand. What started as an exclusively mail-order catalog retailer expanded to many brick-and-mortar stores all over the U.S. I was delighted to...

There have been many debates and comments I've heard through the years about creativity and to find inspiration . If you look up songwriting, you can do a search on songs that were written in less than an hour. Many musicians start out thinking they could write a song if inspiration hits, overnight. After all, Paul McCartney wrote the song Yesterday literally overnight as the song came to him in a...

Working remotely and working side by side is a trend that has been growing in the last 5 years, but this year in 2020, it has become a reality for almost 75% of the population. Working remotely was preferred by some, but now forced upon many with the added challenge of working side by side with other family members and roommates. And predictions are that the percentages will stay up for at least a...

A trip gets cancelled you've planned for a year and a half and you're now faced with handling disappointment that comes with staying home. You're not sure when it will reschedule. You've trained so hard and this year is your chance to shine as you've finally made it to the big leagues playing on a major team and the baseball season is cancelled. You're not only handling disappointment, but you're...

Dennis has a fantastic story of starting from driving a school bus to learning and developing the skills needed to leading a team of over 250,000 people worldwide. He's been sharing a unique presentation of timeless principles for 40+ years to diversified cultures in more than 50 countries with different economic groups and spiritual backgrounds. How did he do it? Even though on probation in colle...