The Golden Water’s Edge

This is the moment of integration at the Golden Water's Edge. You finally see yourself - not through mirrors, not through others' expectations - but through your own eyes. The child, the girl, the woman, the soul. All of you. This isn't rising from ashes. This is remembering the light that never went out. You never needed saving. You needed seeing. Today, you reclaim your power. Your family and fr...

The compass in your chest was never pointing to True North. It was always pointing to True. Today, we explore the shift from survival to source - from striving to receiving, from control to presence, from "I have to do this alone" to "I am connected to something far greater." Pain isn't punishment; it's data from the soul. The flame within you doesn't destroy - it reveals. This is where you stop b...

You've built an empire that looks impressive to everyone - the career, the title, the life that photographs beautifully. But inside? Hollow. This is the empire of mirrors: a life that reflects what others value, not what your soul needs. Today, we talk about the courage it takes to dismantle what no longer serves you, even when it looks like success. Those closed doors, betrayals, and losses? They...

Understanding the code is critically important. That childhood moment - the door closing without comfort - didn't just hurt. It wrote code: Your pain will not be addressed. You're on your own. What begins as a trickle becomes a stream, then a river, then a gorge with walls so high you can't see out. That gorge becomes your prison, your framework, the lens through which you see everything. Today, w...

At eleven years old, sitting at a white desk, you made a vow: "I guess I'm just going to have to do this on my own." That decision became code - an operating system that's been running in the background for decades. Today, we explore the difference between temporarily breaking a pattern and permanently deleting the code. This isn't about willpower or positive thinking. It's about going back to tha...

Episode 1: The Edge of Remembrance There's a story that lives in all of us - one we spend years trying to forget, until life insists we remember. This is the story of a child who learned too young that she had to do it all alone. Of a woman who built empires of mirrors - reflections of success, echoes of approval - but lost herself in the process. And of the moment she finally stood at the water's...

Everyone has a story. Sometimes is easy to identify. For others, it may take a bit more work to uncover that life influencing story. The important part of knowing your story is to see how it has colored your lens of the world, how it impacts your decisions, and how it creates who and how you are as a leader. Everyone has a story. You have a story.

What if you changed your organization's perspective from Customer Service to Nurturing Customer Relationships? As the gap widens between success and failure in today's business landscape, mediocre or bad customer service can create a negative reaction and loss of customers. Big or small organization are the same. You work so hard to gain customers, why would you let poor customer service hedge you...

Three Ways to Validate the Truths You Concoct in Your Head Your brain is very efficient, but is it effective in how it serves you? The stories we create in our minds are often based in a muddied reality yet become our truth. It’s time to employ these three proven techniques to build greater confidence in every decision you make and eliminate stress from your daily life.

Look, 2021 is not going to give you a pass. As a matter of fact, with a new Kentucky bourbon bottle in hand, she is going to give you all she's got. Your role as leader continues to be one that will have to shift first, before anyone else. Your responsibility will continue to maintain a keen awareness of how you impact your teams, leaders, and business.

Amy Riley shares her wisdom on why the courage of a leader is not only desired but required, when it comes to driving positive change and facing circumstances that change daily. Join us in listening to the brilliant Amy Riley and get inspired to take on the challenges of today's leadership.

Meeting at the corner where the school bus stop parents met every morning, was the spot for on woman to learn the power of storytelling. The moments moved her. She joined forces and ignited her way to a successful path of sharing stories and bringing those telling stories to listeners. Love for others. Kindness. Curiosity. Compassion. This is Rachna's story.

In today's episode I sat down with Reuben Driedger, a business mentor who specializes in helping individuals with their personal brands. Growing up in a small town in Canada left him with only a couple viable options career wise. After taking one of those paths he soon learned he was meant for more. He was not satisfied and decided to carve out a different path for his future. We talk about self-d...

Kim Kleeman is a nationally- renowned speaker, business growth coach, and award-winning entrepreneur. She was named Crain’s 40 Under 40 and was listed on the Inc. 500. Kim discovered the power partner and it makes a world of difference to your business growth. Her forthcoming book is called Accelerate Successfully:  7 Secrets to Grow Your Leadership, Scale Your Business and Live the Life You Love....

Wouldn't it be great to make it less complicated and more fun? Find new skills to add to your competency toolkit. Look around to see where you can respond to the environment in which you find yourself - with no fault of your own. It is time to conquer your business!

The title is a quote from the Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu. And a deep and thoughtful quote I would expect from knowing Chris Vaughan. With a brilliant mind, a keen wit for observation, and genius intelligence, Chris shares his experiences of success as an entrepreneur. He also gifts us his insights from working with great leaders and the qualities that set them apart.

The thriving art of crafting impactful content is dependent on having a laser focus on the purpose of your messaging. Today, Debra Kocis shares her wisdom and experience in designing brand messaging that is enticing and engaging. The universal sharing of your brand messaging used to be printed material, simple posts, networking in person, and referrals. Some used video; many avoided the video as a...

The genius of Dana Magnus is steeped in creativity. Her ability to create magical marketing with an intensely modern, individual style and unwavering ethics is what sets her apart from the average marketer. She understands today's consumer. She understands the entrepreneur. Dana connects all the dots, and the outcome might just take your breath away.

The genius of Justin Breen does not go unnoticed. What you may not recognize about him right away, is his genuine care for others. Running a successful PR firm, understanding the power of connection, and staying true to his purpose has created a landscape of success in which he thrives.

Parents, as Leaders of your family, you are missing a huge opportunity if you are not talking to your children about prison.  Kids, especially teens, are bored, frustrated, and nit having fun like they are used to having! Remind them that the next time they want to do something stupid because a friend says it is fun - just say no. Let's talk about prison.

That's right. One word. One word to align your life to your purpose. Great leaders have built legacies on their one word. Make sure you know your one word.

The stories of goodwill, love, and care for another are so heartwarming. I do not want it to end. It took a pandemic to start it. Will the end of the pandemic end it? I hope not. It is up to you!

Leadership is showing up in so many ways. People are finding ways to make lives better. Support communities in compassionate ways. Perhaps it has taken the pandemic to get us back to our center, to greater compassion, connectedness, to love one another.   

Welcome to the Secrets of Legendary Leadership where you will be inspired to lead brilliantly and live a life you love by learning from some of the greatest leaders in the business community and non-profits. Join us and learn how you can be a legendary leader.