Say YES Movement Podcast

One way to activate new possibilities is to let go of the "how" and focus on taking one baby step forward. Often times we feel stuck and keep staying stuck by looking for how to solve a problem. Taking action, action creates momentum and can help you turn roadblocks in your life into small speed bumps that are easy to maneuver around. In this episode, we explore ways to increase your confidence to...

Making a first impression in an interview starts before you even begin your interview. Everything matters, from how you interact through email to how you make a first impression as you arrive for the interview. Curiosity, adaptability, and resilience are just a few critical competencies employers seek in candidates. In this episode, we explore how following the formula for being a confident commun...

Ever wonder how "play" impacts our thoughts and actions? Infusing play into our lives evokes new ideas and increases our belief that everything is possible. So why, as adults, do we feel so guilty when we are in "play" mode? Barbie has shown up as a true leader over the years, adaptable to change, resilient, a promoter of growth and someone who has learned from her mistakes and vows to do better i...

Being able to say YES to new opportunities in your career starts with doing things that ensure you are ready when these opportunities come your way.   This could include updating your resume, writing your star stories and connecting with your network. These actions are important but not as important as having a confident mindset. In this episode, we explore actions you can take to increase your co...

When you do something for the first time, do you feel INSPIRED or INTIMIDATED? When you talk to someone for the first time, are you trying to be INTERESTING or INTERESTED? Setting an INTENTION for the IMPACT you want to make on your life and those around you is a way to say yes to the things that get you out of your comfort zone. In this episode, we explore how to activate your mindset to be in gr...

Every day our brains are processing the world around us. We absorb it, often unaware of how it affects our moods, decisions, and actions. Want to have an amazing day? The way to do that is to decide that today will be amazing. It seems simple, but you can prime your brain with your words. In this episode, we explore how the language we use matters. Even when things are not going as planned, how we...

One of the best ways to be of service is to share your life experiences with others. There is always someone a few steps ahead of you and a few steps behind in life, so you never know how sharing your experiences will impact someone else. Saying yes to sharing your own experiences can have a massive impact on how someone else sees the world creating an opportunity to impact their future selves pos...

Want to know the secret to eliminating your limiting beliefs? The best way is to do the thing that scares you most. Know that someone else has done everything you are scared to do before you. The key is to look at your own limiting beliefs and see what is holding you back, then do one small thing to work to eliminate that belief. In this episode, we explore how our mindset can either make or break...

As humans, we all have beliefs limiting us from achieving the best version of ourselves. These limiting beliefs can impact our thoughts, decisions and the actions that we take in life. Finding role models that challenge our limiting beliefs is an amazing way to re-wire your brain to see new possibilities for your future. In this episode, we explore how to visualize new patterns of behaviour, seek...

There are parts of all our lives that we hold onto for longer than we should. It could be a habit, a relationship, a job, or even limiting beliefs about ourselves. When we hold on to these things, we are blocking new possibilities from coming into our lives. In this episode, we explore the concept of non-negotiable commitments, creating new possibilities and being strong in what we say no to say Y...

Getting grounded is one of the simplest ways to activate more energy in your mind and body. In a world of distractions, we often use our phones, the TV, and the refrigerator to cope. We often get stuck in our heads, not allowing the flow of creativity and new ideas to flow. In this episode, we talk about one of the simplest and fastest ways to get grounded to activate maximum creativity, potential...

Did you know there is an easy way that only takes two minutes to activate all the confidence you need at any time? The way to do this is to activate a time in your life when you felt confident already. This episode explores ways to connect to ourselves to activate creativity, confidence, courage and connection. If this episode resonated with you, please give us a 5 Star rating and share it with tw...

Want to know the fastest way to be seen as a strong leader of people – don't take all the credit! We have all seen or had those leaders that take all the credit when things are going well and give all the blame when things are not going well. Leaders who share the credit and take the time to celebrate will keep having strong performances because of the power of their teams. But we don't have to wa...

For any goal you have, the best way to achieve it is to find a community looking to achieve the same purpose. We often look at others and tell ourselves we could never do that. Don't get so attached to who you are in the present that you don't give your future self a chance for success. In this episode, we discuss the concepts of daily incremental action and the power of community to become the be...

Ever thought to yourself, "I wish I dared to make that decision?" What if that statement wasn't true? What if your decision is the outcome of you having courage first? This concept can change how you look at decisions in your life and open up your next level of courage. This will open up new possibilities right there in front of you.  In this episode, Heather shares her experiences of a digital de...

Ever wonder how some people seem to be able to manifest amazing things in their lives while you feel like it's never possible for yourself? Fear, anxiety and other negative emotions may be getting in the way of activating your manifestation skills. In this episode, we review the power of manifestation and how to visualize your future self with all the resources you need to manifest your best life....

Have you ever done something that seemed impossible to complete? Your mind can play tricks on you and tell lies like you are not ready or good enough. This is why having a mantra to keep those automatic negative thoughts from creeping in. In this episode, we review the mantra used throughout John's 1 st Ironman – I've Got This, I'm Ready, Let's Go and what digging deep really means regarding your...

What is one thing that you could do today that your future self would thank you for it? This is a powerful question to ask yourself when cultivating a new habit. Another powerful exercise is to write a letter to yourself from the future. Write in the present tense in this letter as if all your goals have already been accomplished. Write how you feel, what you have done and who your actions have po...

You can change any day of the week, year or month, but the 1 st of the month can add some extra power to achieving your goals. Use the first of the month to be your slingshot day towards your best month, which will then lead to your best year. In this episode, we discuss using the 2-minute rule to crush procrastination, the actions we can take, and the decisions we are making today to live our bes...

Often in life, we let our minds make all the decisions, but what if, for just a moment, you let your heart make your life decisions? Would your goals and aspirations be the same? In this episode, we explore who is driving the bus in your life and ways to get your heart and mind working together to propel your personal growth. If this episode resonated with you, please give us a 5 Star rating and s...

Ever wonder to yourself, am I ready? Chances are if you can say without a doubt, "YES, I am ready," then you have waited too long to take action. This happens to many people who wait until they feel "ready." Feeling ready is an illusion, and is your brain just trying to keep you feeling safe? So what do you do instead? In this episode, we talk about the small daily habits you can start today that...

Have you ever done something that just stopped you in your tracks? That fear is called the Terror Barrier and is a moment in your life when you decide to either push through or turn and run. When we choose to face the terror barrier, we are activating our minds to propel us forward and step out of our comfort zone. The best way to train our brains for success is to push through our terror barriers...

Welcome to our podcast episode, where we're about to unravel the secret to reducing anxiety, fear, and worry. Guess what? These sneaky emotions always find their hiding spots in the past or the future, but never in the present glorious moment. So, if you're longing to bid farewell to these pesky feelings, I have a little secret: being 100% present is the magical key. Now, let's dive into the how-t...

Some days we don't feel our best, but there are things we can do to activate the best version of ourselves, including having routines and habits that guarantee success. The first step is to be kind to yourself, those automatic negative thoughts happen to everyone, but they don't have to live in your head for long. In this episode, we review the process of creating habits and rituals to ensure we d...

As a leader, one of the most amazing things you can do to build trust with someone is to be present and make eye contact. It seems simple, but many people feel uncomfortable making eye contact and instead look away. The formula for building trust in 3 seconds with someone is to follow this formula: Be Present, Make Eye Contact and Be Curious. Leaders who do this are described as trustworthy, capab...