Addressing the Elephant in the Room

02/14/2024

Wendy Papasan kindly caught me by surprise when she started her interview with a compliment to me. The compliment confirmed a message I have taught for years, we are always on stage. More often, than not, we do not realize how many people are listening and creating a perception of you. Her perception helped me realize how far my presence had expanded.

It took me many years to BELIEVE how I have become a thought leader, an expert, and a voice for authenticity and leadership. This expanded from real estate to insurance to hospitality and so much more.

As you celebrate all you love today, people first, may each of us also celebrate loving the opportunity to invest in each other and give them reminders of how valuable their presence is.

Thank you,again, Wendy Papasan and Predictive ROI, who suggested Wendy was someone who would be a great fit for this podcast! Of course, Jay Papasan's and so many others will get featured again as we highlight different messages.

Overall, may each and every one reading this message, believe in the value you give, truly hear and receive the value others see in you!

Happy Valentines Day to all!

10/19/2022

A vulnerable conversation with Wendy Papasan. She truly leads by example in taking on a difficult elephant.

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08/24/2022

April Ballestero and Chris wrap up this season connecting multiple themes. What resonates for you?

To close out Season 8 of the Addressing the Elephant in the Room podcast, we’re revisiting another episode with Chris Lord. Chris is a business leader and coach who helps military veterans find purpose in their post-service lives. He joins us for the second time in this episode to discuss the many elephants tackled throughout Season 4, how they resonate with all of us, and how our fears, in general, can help bind us together. Click here to listen to the episode: https://buff.ly/3dOEYUL

08/05/2022

Quite a subject to consider…

In the simplest sense of the term, Virtual Assistants are (generally) self-employed experts who work remotely. They’re skilled in providing administrative, technical, and creative assistance to businesses that need an extra hand with everyday operations. This week we’re talking with Dave Braun from HireMyVA.com. Dave helps people to reclaim their business freedom through hiring and thriving with virtual assistants via multiple courses and a community, as well as a White Glove service that finds amazing VAs from the Philippines. Listen in this week to hear why hiring a VA may be your missing link: https://buff.ly/3btwr8W

07/14/2022

Our most recent episode awaiting your thoughts…

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, it’s only human nature to react in order to adapt to our environment… but what happens when our knee-jerk reactions are misrepresentations of who we want to be? Or cause us to make a poor decision? Instead, how do we choose to thoughtfully respond to our emotional triggers? In this week’s episode of Addressing the Elephant in the Room, coach April Ballestero talks about the defining difference between a response and a reaction, how it shows up in conversation, and how we can choose to heighten our self-awareness to improve our response-ability. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3aF7iaJ

07/09/2022

Jodie Stevens thank you for the great referral. Mitch has lots to share between both of our podcasts.

Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human. Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch teaches business leaders how to recruit great people, develop top talent and design empowering culture. Join us this week as Mitch tackles the huge elephant of addressing mental health— by starting with love, practicing courage, and leading with your humanity: https://buff.ly/3Ara4Lp

06/22/2022

Quite an intense conversation for anyone supporting young leadership...

“Our kids are begging for boundaries right now.” In this week’s episode, guest Nellie Harden sits down with Coach April to discuss the importance of implementing self-disciplined leadership in early childhood, the massive impact we have as parents, and how we can bravely address the elephant of mental health within our home. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3xIQRSq

06/08/2022

Our most recent episode launched today of a leader willing to share his journey and tackle another big elephant.

Are you friends with failure? As fellow business leaders, we’re willing to bet that you’ve experienced your fair share of failure on your journey to success. Our guest this week is Jesse Garcia, who joins us to discuss these inevitable bumps that we all hit on the road to success— and how you can train yourself to celebrate your milestones, even through your missteps. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3Q3H95y

04/15/2022

Have you got a chance to hear Richard share his insight on the lack of leadership?

Is a lack of leadership suppressing your growth? Leaders set the tone for the vision, the pace, the people, and the environment— and their decisions propel the driving force of the organization.

How do you know if you (or your team) are suffering from a lack of leadership? In the most recent episode of Addressing the Elephant in the Room, guest Richard Flint tackles the importance of crafting and fulfilling the leadership role within your company, ways you can assess the impact of your current leadership style, and how you can create a stable environment within your organization. Click here to listen: https://buff.ly/37ERLWE

04/08/2022

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03/30/2022

Stephen Woessner of Predictive ROI joins me on the Addressing the Elephant in the Room podcast to share why he believes being transparent with key metrics has helped his business. We dive into how he created a visual roadmap to success that inspired and motivated his team, and why he is so committed to ensuring that the people who work for him feel a depth of ownership in the company. Stephen also shares why he believes that being transparent and candid about the numbers in your business creates an environment where everyone can work towards the same goal effectively. Click here to listen to the episode: https://buff.ly/3thfm80

03/23/2022

Often we get so busy with the minutiae of every day that we forget to acknowledge our mortality and the fact that every day that we’re alive is a gift. I’m delighted to welcome one of the foremost experts of practicing gratitude onto the podcast this week. During our conversation, she shares some wonderful insights that can truly transform your life.

Kristi Nelson is the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living and author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. On the show, we discuss how to shift your perspective and begin to see obligations as opportunities, the five principles of grateful living, and the importance of cultivating a grateful perspective and being genuinely present in your life. Click here to listen to the episode: https://buff.ly/3thfm80