YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

Choosing to walk away from his family's $100 million business was the hardest decision Joe Pardo has ever made. He started in the business at 6-years old sweeping floors and over the years learned the details of every department. Most people dream of the kind of success Joe achieved, but in 2014, Joe resigned. In episode 62, we discuss:  The breaking point that led to Joe's resignation How a plane...

Maria Taylor  is the co-host of ESPN's College Gameday and sideline reporter for ABC's Saturday Night Football . She's just signed a new deal that will keep her on ESPN's networks for years to come.    We discuss:  Why her first experience as a college football sideline reporter felt like "trial by fire"  Social media trolls and criticisms as a female reporter  Fitting in as a person of color in t...

You have the power to design your life according to how you want to live. If you believe having the life you want is impossible, today's episode is for you. If you think you must choose between a relationship or family and a career, you don't.    Darrah Brustein  has spent the last decade designing and integrating her life and work, not choosing one over the other. She is the founder of the networ...

Monika Bhasin quit her 6-figure job at a pharmaceutical company because she felt like she was "pulling her hair and her teeth every single day." She went to acting school, waited tables, owned a food truck and more before launching her travel app, GLYD ( G o L ive Y our D reams) . She knows the determination and courage it takes to overcome the professional, personal and psychological hurdles wome...

The need to be perfect is holding you back. All the stories we tell ourselves that our work or our life has to be perfect before we can get started or move forward, holds us back and stress us out from fully experiencing life. What would happen if you dared yourself to do it anyway? To do it, whatever your it is, even if it meant it wasn't perfect?   Perfectionism masks itself in accomplishments b...

How do we keep strong ties with people we care about and continue to meet new people in real and meaningful ways? In a technology obsessed world, building and maintaining connections becomes harder and harder. It's comfortable behind our screens swiping, scrolling, texting and emailing. In this episode we discuss:   5 simple ways to cultivate meaningful connections Why Facebook likes and Instagram...

Have you ever thought about changing careers? What about starting a side hustle? If you're like me, the thought of switching careers after a lifetime of working as a doctor, admin, flight attendant, insert your job title here, feels insane! But what if there were small things you could do NOW to try it out first?   In this episode we discuss:   Changing careers or pivoting into a new venture or si...

Based on the best selling book, The Four Agreements , we are talking about what to do when you find yourself taking things personally. The book shifted my perspective on how I view my role opposite of others. In this episode we discuss:   The core of this agreement What to do when you're hurt by the criticism or words of others, and  Understanding emotional triggers Giveaway! Enter now to win a FR...

Today we are talking with The Business Bully, Dave Anderson about   getting out of your own way by doing things that work but might feel uncomfortable... at first. Selling yourself is something that everyone needs to learn. Every single one of us sells everyday whether we are trying to get a job, get a date, or get a discount – our lives are filled with these daily occurrences. Dave Anderson made...

Success is about  creating opportunities. If you struggle with how to get started on an idea, this episode is for you. If you wonder how one or two people on your social media timelines seem to be so "lucky" - learn the secret behind their so-called luck. We also break down the excuses you tell yourself about why you can't get started TODAY. I recruited Jes Perez , content creator, media personali...

Are you telling yourself a story about why you haven't reached your goal? Maybe it's because you don't have the time, the money or because you're needed elsewhere. I told myself the same thing for years, until I shut down my excuses and started. This is EPISODE 52, our first anniversary and I am sharing all the ways my life changed in one year. No sugar coating, no BS, just honesty about the lesso...

Have you ever lost hope? Chelsea Dinsmore was hours away from reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when her entire life changed.  No one would have blamed her if she stayed in bed for months. Experts, books and friends all told her to give herself a year to heal. If you have experienced loss or death, grief can consume you. Chelsea practiced mindfulness as she grieved, always examining her tho...

Would you give away everything you own, pack the trunk of your car and drive 2200 miles to a place where you know no one?  Empowerment Expert, Cyrus Harper , drove to Los Angeles and was homeless - sleeping in his car - because he believed he was called to do something great. Growing up surrounded by drugs and turmoil, he recognized the pain that people hide from the outside world. Cyrus has spent...

If you want to accomplish something big -- or even something small -- and have been waiting for motivation to strike, this episode is for you. "Motivation isn't something you  get  -- motivation is something you  create,  on your own, by following a process that allows you to improve, bit by bit." Jeff Haden , author of The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win .  Suc...

Who doesn't feel overwhelmed or stretched thin sometimes? But when relentless work, school or family stress pushes you into the debilitating state we call burnout, it is a serious problem. We discuss:  What it is Tell-tale signs you're burning out (or on the brink) 5 steps to take action and break out of it Preventing future states If you've been feeling burnout from work, school, parenting, entre...

Connections matter. Building a strong and diverse professional network is crucial for success. Professional networking enables you to connect with like-minded people across the globe on a different level.  This week, my guest is  CEO and founder of The Latinista , speaker and author, Yai Vargas . Yai is a super connector who has mastered the art of networking in an authentic and meaningful way. Sh...

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Most adults are oblivious to what we knew as children — that play is where you live. Playful adults have the ability to transform everyday situations, even stressful ones, into something entertaining. Grownups aren't supposed to play. We are mature. We're busy. We have important things to do. It turns out, though, that there are few things more important to y...

98% of us actually feel like time is speeding up. In some ways we're obsessed with it, but how many of us are doing the most with it? What if I told you there's a solution to help time slow down? This week, my guest is  Olympic medalist, Design Thinking Expert, author, speaker and professor,  John K. Coyle . His new book,  Design for Strengths: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Stren...

What's the key to real productivity? If you've ever had a jam packed, 'when will I sleep?' type of week, this episode is for you. You'll learn 3 secrets to conquering a crazed week and kicking a** while you do it. Productivity is a mindset but by implementing a few key strategies, it can be learned. If you're ready to see how much you can accomplish in a 5 to 7-day stretch with these hacks, press...

In this episode, I speak with CEO, author, and developmental powerhouse, Mary Shores. Mary is on a mission to generate positive and pragmatic solutions for people who are freaking out. Her book, Conscious Communications, will guide you to shift your thoughts, words, and actions to create the transformation you really want. We discuss ways to rebuild your neural network to create healthier patterns...

In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur, author, speaker and father, Castell J. R. Barnes. Growing up in several economically challenged neighborhoods in New York City, Castell mapped out a vision for his life that included creating opportunities for others in the community. Using his positive perspective and love of words, Castell authored two books; Guidance: 33 Areas of Importance  and Dinne...

Did you know kids can make the best teachers? They look at the world with fresh eyes. Problems have simple solutions. Hear what a 6-year old and 3-month old taught me about myself and why I am better for it.    Need more help? Grab  the FREE Action Workbook  and JOIN the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Community .  Action Workbook: http://www.youwannadowhat.com/action Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook...

You are not your job. Asking the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" to our kids and ourselves, leads to challenges later in life. Let's explore new ways to answer that question in a more complete and thoughtful way. Then I discuss why experimenting led me to starting YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! and why experiments should be a daily practice. Need more help? Grab  the FREE Action Workbook...

Taking a chance no matter the outcome is what "shooting your shot" is all about. How many times do doubt, worry, anxiety, and fear stop you from moving forward on an idea? Hear my story on what happened when I applied to speak at a prestigious event and why the words of NBA legend, Michael Jordan, can motivate you to be decisive every single day.  Need more help? Grab  the FREE Action Workbook  an...

Feeling stuck? What if I told you that getting out of a rut or generating new ideas was as simple as a bus ride to a new place? Need more help? Grab  the FREE Action Workbook  and JOIN the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Community .  Action Workbook: http://www.youwannadowhat.com/action Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/youwannadowhat/ Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a top...