Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

Are you searching for more meaning and fulfillment in your life and work? In this episode, David Marlow, the Ikigai Guy , shares insights on how to integrate purpose into every aspect of your life, from career to relationships. David, a nationally recognized leader in personal and corporate transformations, explains the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese word meaning "life purpose or reason for being."...

The launch of Season Three starts with reflections about how the intersection of passion, purpose, and personal branding gives clues to doing work you love and living a fulfilling life. Finding passion and purpose is a unique journey for everyone. It involves mindset, self-awareness, and listening to the call of your heart. Lisa also shares her vision for future episodes which will focus on deeper...

When a term has multiple meanings it's not unusual for another word to come in an take it's place. That's what's happened with the term "Personal Branding". We've tried to distance ourselves from the carefully crafted and less than truthful image and replace it with the word "authentic."This replay episode is the final in the bridge series to season three.  In this episode you'll learn, People may...

Promises are not made to be broken but there are times when it becomes necessary. How do you make commitments that you will be able to honor?  Join Lisa McGuire for this bridge episode to the new season as she reflects on the seven promises she made to her future self 18 months ago during the pandemic. You'll discover not only if she was able to keep those promises. You'll learn about the power of...

Why is it so many people fear becoming visible online? Join Lisa McGuire as she points out the fears and challenges of being visible in today's crowded online world. What are the underlying reasons why we run from visibility? How can you find the courage to overcome those fears? Personal branding is about becoming visible as a way to make it easier for your audience to find you.  In this episode y...

The tradition of making New Year's resolutions can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. Taking a different approach to goal-setting helps you identify one word as a filter. This can cause a simple shift in mindset to lead to personal growth and fulfillment. Join Lisa McGuire for the replay of a prior popular episode with a timely application in this bridge episode between season 2 and se...

Part of starting a new year often includes reflecting on the past. As part of the bridge series onramping to season 3, Lisa revisits a popular conversation from Episode 69 with Neal Phalora, a speaker, entrepreneurial mentor and human potential expert.  What parts of you do you bring into the new year? One of the reasons we have difficulty moving forward is because we are so anchored in the past....

What do you do with the final week of the year? Do you use it to wind down or ramp up to the new year ahead?  Interesting things can happen when you take time to pause. Join Lisa McGuire as she invites you to use this time as a gift to reflect on the trajectory of your life. In this episode she revisits a time when she was forced to pause her regular routine and the realizations she had as a resul...

After wrapping up 100 weekly episodes, Lisa is on hiatus until the start of season 3. To prepare for the new season we've curated a series of previous episodes as an onramp to help you step more fully into your purpose in the new year. It's at this time of year we often reflect on what we were able to accomplish. What if, instead, we took this time to consider who we became as a person? How did yo...

It's a day to celebrate 100 episodes of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand podcast. Join Lisa McGuire as she reflects on her podcast journey, the power of celebration, and the lessons she has learned along the way. You'll hear about plans for the future as she invites listeners to engage in the celebration and be eligible to win prizes. In this episode you'll learn: The importance of celebra...

Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. It can provide clarity, help us understand emotions, improve relationships, and practice self-compassion. Join Lisa McGuire for a conversation with Amanda Stern, an expert in the subject of journaling who admits her love for the practice began as an angsty teen. In this episode you'll learn about:  Various types of journalin...

Take a look around at what the world often defines as "success." It's often presented as a 7- or 8-figure business. While that may be the destination some want, there are few people who talk about what it requires of us to get there.  It wasn't that long ago that the busier you were, the more important you felt. We glamourize grinding it out by working long hours and getting lots done. The dirty s...

Evelyn Eccard, a corporate consultant, trainer and coach is back for a follow-up episode this week when we dig deeper into personality assessments and the information they provide. She specializes in using the DISC to help people increase awareness of their personality and how it impacts their interactions with others. The conversation shifts when Evelyn demonstrates how the DISC assessment can im...

No matter the industry or marketplace, one of the keys to success is strong communication skills. It helps you become a more effective leader. It helps create cultures where people want to work. Join Lisa for a conversation with Evelyn Eccard, a consultant, trainer and coach who helps teams and individuals understand themselves better and develop effective leadership skills. Self-awareness becomes...

We often schedule a brand photo shoot and leave all of the heavy lifting to the photographer. The results? We receive the same photos we see everywhere else without conveying our unique message. Join Lisa McGuire to hear how she prepared for a personal brand photo shoot to convey the authenticity of her brand. In this episode you'll learn: Building a personal brand of integrity means showing up as...

Join Lisa for a conversation with Michael Sheridan, dream expert, author, and veteran radio show/podcast host. Previously a skeptic, he went from a logical-thinking software engineer to discovering he had the power to understand the meaning behind dreams. Dreams can provide valuable insights into a person's gifts, life purpose and identifying the obstacles they must overcome to achieve personal gr...

When people feel appreciated for the contributions they make at work, is when we can begin to build thriving workplace cultures. It all starts by creating a vision for why our business exists. Culture is the outcome of where company and individual purposes intersect. Davin Salvagno is the founder of PurposePoint and the Purpose Summit. He's taken a bold step into the culture discussion by hosting...

Joey Coleman is an author, award-winning speaker and an expert at helping companies keep their customers and their employees too. He's the author of  Never Lose a Customer Again and is back with another Wall Street Journal best-selling book,  Never Lose an Employee Again.  To succeed in any role it is important to have a keen understanding of the human condition and what motivates people to engage...

Lisa reflects on her recent in-person mastermind meetup and the power of live events for creating connections. She discusses how technology has given us the ability to have many connections, but has also left us feeling lonelier than ever. Discussion explores the concept of the "great awakening," a rising consciousness that how we've been living is no longer fulfilling. It's also important to cont...

Looking to leverage the power of YouTube to build your personal brand and reach a wider audience? Lisa McGuire chats with Dr. Kevin Yee, a former pharmacist turned high ticket sales strategist and YouTuber. Learn from Kevin's journey and discover valuable tips and insights on creating authentic and valuable content, monetizing your YouTube channel, and leveraging YouTube as a marketing tool. In th...

Clothing can be a powerful tool for personal branding and communication. Developing a signature look that authentically represents your future self can create a strong personal brand. Join Lisa McGuire for a conversation with Joseph Rosenfeld, a certified personal brand strategist, image maker, style savant, and a LinkedIn top brand strategy voice.  In this episode you'll learn:  How personal styl...

In a world filled with filters and facades, authenticity stands out. Join Lisa McGuire in an eye-opening solo episode as she discusses the power of authenticity and why it makes people uncomfortable. Explore the four reasons why people distance themselves from authenticity and learn how to overcome these barriers. Be true to yourself and unlock your true potential.  In this episode you'll learn: ...

Matt Clark, an expert team strategist and former NASCAR pit crew coach, delves into the importance of a high-performance mindset, tackling imposter syndrome, and cultivating a winning team culture. Matt's journey from traditional sports to NASCAR coaching to FOX sports analyst serves as an inspiring backdrop. Key takeaways include the power of core values in shaping organizational culture, the dis...

How do you build a high-performance culture and a positive workplace environment at the same time? Eric Stone leverages insights gained from his 26 year career at the iconic car rental company, where he connected and motivated employees from different generations and demographics. This created a compelling culture and teams that produced top-level results and navigated through some of the most dif...

Feeling stuck, struggling with fear, or wanting to reach the next level of performance in your life? That might be a time to consider working with a performance coach. Bryan Yates shares insights from his experience in helping executive athletes and mid-life creative professionals turn their  fear and hesitation to brave and inspired action.   In this episode you'll learn:  The power of recognizin...