Secrets Of Success

Our guest’s story today will be an encouragement to most listeners. She was a CFO at age 26 and a VP of Finance for a Fortune 500 company by the time she turned 30. But life was no bed of roses. She became a mom in her junior year of high school, yet was able to stay on track and graduate. Then came college as a working single mother—quite a remarkable story. Now, as a successful entrepreneur, Danielle is invited to speak at events and conferences across the country. To find out more about Danielle and her online program, “The Daily Boss Up,” go to www.dshoots.com. During the show, we discuss the importance of knowing yourself and how it is foundational to your success. To that end, CRG is excited to announce our powerful new online course experience: What Do You Really Value? (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help you clarify, confirm and then live your values to increase your fulfilment, engagement and success in life. To learn more and register, go

Today’s guest helps others see opportunity in everything they experience. Life leaves lessons, and if you follow this mindset, there are breaks everywhere for everyone. The other topic we discuss is whether you see yourself with a “boss mindset” or an “employee mindset.” With a Ph.D. in Leadership as well as an MBA, Dr. Evans shares his wisdom so that you can define success on your own terms. To find out more about Dauv, or get his book, go to www.galluscollective.com. During the show, we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and how it is foundational to your success. To that end, CRG is excited to announce our powerful new online course experience: What Do You Really Value? (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help you clarify, confirm and then live your values to increase your fulfilment, engagement and success in life. To learn more and register, go to https://courses.crgleader.com/what-do-you-really-value/. I also mention in the introduc

Today’s guest, Senior VP at HubSpot, has mixed his love for music, technology and leadership to be a foundation for his successful career. What is modern leadership, why is it important, and what items can you embrace for implement to take you, your team and your organization to the next level? Christopher O'Donnell addresses these important questions. If you want to learn more about his music, go to www.theproviders.com. If you would like to learn more about HubSpot, and perhaps join its ranks, go to www.hubspot.com/jobs During the show, we discuss the importance of the skills of leading and motivating others and how it is foundational to your success in any leadership role. To that end, we want to recommend CRG’s powerful new online course experience: Why Aren’t You More Like Me? (using CRG’s Personal Style Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help you understand your own leadership style, as well as the needs of those whom you are leading—both similar to and different from you. Ta

Expectation Therapy: The Key to Know What You Want and How to Get There Our guest today has a passion to help others live and find their passion. Fellow podcaster and author, Art Costello, shares his personal journey from feeling abandoned by his parents at age nine to overcoming the grief of losing his wife to cancer. Through his work at Expectation Therapy, Art encourages others to realize their full potential. To find out more about Art, get his book or listen to his podcast, go to www.expectationtherapy.com. During the show, we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and how it is foundational to our success. To that end, CRG is excited to announce our powerful new online course experience for you: What Do You Really Value? (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help you clarify, confirm and then live your values to increase your fulfilment, engagement and success in life. To learn more and register, go to https://courses.crgleader.com/what-do-yo

Everyone—yes, everyone—is a leader at some level or another. That is what today’s guest, Drew Dudley, kept communicating during this episode. At every given moment, you are making an impact with everyone you meet. So, the question is, what is your impact? As a global leadership expert, speaker and a TED Talk sensation, Drew provides a step-by-step process to not only reframe the concept of leadership, but also ways to implement leadership every single day. To learn more about Drew Dudley and his resources, go to www.drewdudley.com. Drew is also offering a special gift to Secrets or Success Listeners at https://www.drewdudley.com/dod. Choose "enroll now", then apply the code "DAYONEPOD". During the show, we discuss the importance of self-awareness and how it is foundational to leadership success. To that end, CRG is excited to announce our powerful new online course experience for you: What Do You Really Value? (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help yo

In this episode, with fellow podcast host Dominique Brightmon, we discuss his journey from self-proclaimed “geek” and IT Tech to author of the book, Going North!: Tips & Techniques To Advance Yourself, which is now the name of his podcast, with over 150 episodes. We discuss his “5 Keys to Elite Performance,” using his acronym, M.I.T.C.H. To learn more about Dominique, go to www.dombrightmon.vip and his podcast on iTunes: “The Going North Podcast.” During the show, we discuss the importance of self-awareness and how foundational it is to our success. To that end, CRG is excited to announce our powerful new online course experience for you: “What Do You Really Value?” (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help you clarify, confirm and then live your values to increase your fulfilment, engagement and success in life. To learn more and register, go to https://courses.crgleader.com/what-do-you-really-value/. Thank you in advance for subscribing, sharing and posti

In this episode, we are taken on a journey around the world through our guest, Erik Seversen, learning about what engaging different cultures around the world has taught him, from being held at gunpoint in Africa to living with a remote tribe in the Amazon. He is the author of the new book, Ordinary to Extraordinary, in which he shares his life lessons with his readers—especially the concept of not allowing fear to hinder your decision or progress. To learn more about Erik and get his book, go to www.erikseversen.com. In addition, during the show, Erik has a special gift and offer he provides for Secrets of Success Listeners. During the show, we discuss the importance of being mindful and reflective of what is important and is foundational to achieving success and balance in our lives. To that end, CRG is excited to make available a powerful brand-new online course experience for you: “What Do You Really Value?” (using CRG’s Values Preference Indicator). We take you through a step-by-step process to help yo

When we found out that today’s guest was behind successful brands like GoPro (now a billion-dollar brand) and the George Foreman Grill, we could not wait to host communication expert Rick Cesari. Life was not that easy for Rick, who grew up in a family with eight kids and a father who ran the local corner grocery store, which required hard work and sacrifice. When his father died at 46 (Rick was just 16), the family transitioned to Florida from New York. The entire family then worked together to support each other. He was registered and accepted to dental school, but a last-minute decision led him on a journey of entrepreneurship. Earning and losing a fortune more than once, Rick shares his story and success strategies. To learn more about Rick Cesari or get his new book, Video Persuasion: Everything You Need To Know, go to www.rickcesari.com. Rick also has a free download on his site for SOS listeners, “The top three most effective types of online video content.” During this show, we discuss the importa

New York Times best-selling author J. P. Pawliw-Fry and fellow podcast host is our guest today. J. P. is an expert on neuroscience and emotional intelligence, which is now a foundational skill to be successful in the 21st century. Working with Olympic and professional athletes (NFL and NBA) to Fortune 500 clients, he and his team teach how to embrace and learn these skills at scale. Included in our interview is the importance of mindfulness, learning how to be quiet and still, and getting over our fears. Otherwise, life is just about the noise, and rarely, if ever, do people make wise decisions under these conditions. To get his book, Performance Under Pressure, or learn more about his organization, Institute for Health & Human Potential, go to www.ihhp.com. His podcast is called “The Last 8%.” During this show, we discuss the number-one skill required for leading others and ensuring their high performance—emotional intelligence. This has two elements: 1) knowing self and others, and 2) being in control

Find out how a single relationship changed the life direction of our guest Kyle Gorman forever—but he says in a positive way. Being promoted to a managerial level at a young age, Kyle soon learned individuals respond differently and need different approaches to be effective. He also noticed that leaders who acknowledged and embraced these differences got the best results from others. One example is the trait of being likeable. What would others say about you? Are you likeable? To learn more about Kyle and his Employer Blueprint System, go to www.kylegorman.com or www.gormancompanies.com. Kyle’s podcast site is www.employerblueprintpodcast.com, where he interviews experts in the area of business success. During this show, we discuss the number-one skill required to leading others and ensuring their high performance, which is understanding the differences everybody has, especially different personal (personality) styles. Not everyone wants to be led the same way! With that, we want to suggest that you comple

Author of the book, The Me Factor, and registered psychologist Dr. Ganz Ferrance is our guest today. Dr. Ganz shares his story of surviving life in a broken and dysfunctional home to becoming an expert in helping others overcome life’s challenges. He now works with corporations and organizations to deal with the issues caused by stress and burnout. Everyone’s been there at some time or another, of running on empty. You try to function with nothing left and it costs us dearly in all areas of our life. To learn more about Dr. Ganz, or to get his book, go to his site www.askdrganz.com. He also has a free gift you all at www.askdrganz.com/pages/giveaway. During the show, we discuss how much stress and burnout is costing everyone in all areas of life. To help you benchmark your stress levels and lay out a plan to improve your health, we suggest you consider our revised Stress Indicator & Health Planner assessment. It provides you a roadmap if you take action to reduce stress and improve overall wellness. Without

Learn how answering an ad in the newspaper changed this guest’s life forever. Fellow author and podcaster Paul Edwards shares how a successful individual mentored him, developing his emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. These skills opened doors and opportunities that would help him positively influence others for the rest of his life. Paul is the author of Business Beyond Business and host of the podcast “Influencer Networking Secrets.” To learn more about Paul, and claim your free gift, go to www.thepaulsedwards.com During the show, Paul shares that one of the number-one skills to communicate effectively with others is to understand different personal (personality) styles. Not everyone wants to communicate the same way you do. With that, we want to suggest that you complete CRG’s top-rated assessment by participants, the Personal Style Indicator. And if you really want to take yourself to the next level, we have launched a new eCourse built around the powerful content in the Personal Styl

What would you do if you were the only woman in a university class of 400 students? Now, this was before our attitudes to equality had shifted. Our guest and fellow podcaster, Alicia Butler Pierre, shares about the character traits it took to move through such difficulties. Alicia also shares her professional journey from becoming a chemical engineer to working as a business and process consultant serving a wide diversity of clients in multiple industries. Her most recent book is Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success and her podcast is “Business Infrastructure.” To learn more about Alicia and her services, go to https://eqbsystems.com/about/ During the show, Alicia shares the importance of having clarity in all areas of our life. With that, we want to suggest that you complete CRG’s top-rated assessment by participants, the Personal Style Indicator. Once you know your preference, you can make intentional decisions. And if you really want to take yourself to the ne

Podcast Guest: Randy Brothers Subject: Just Do It! In today’s episode, our colleague and fellow podcaster, Randy Brothers, shares his personal journey from success to bankruptcy and then back to success. We all have a story, and nobody is immune from challenges. But Randy shares what he now teaches to leaders and businessowners in his learning academy, coaching and mentoring business to embrace success. Randy’s book, Start It, Build It, Grow It: The Contractor’s Guide to Success, outlines key success strategies to take your business to the next level. To learn more about Randy and his Roofing Academy® Virtual Training Center, go to: www.theroofingacademy.com During the show, Randy shares the importance of knowing yourself but also having team members know each other. With that, we want to suggest that you complete CRG’s top-rated assessment by participants, the Personal Style Indicator. Once you know your preference, you can make intentional decisions. And if you really want to take yourself to the nex

One single question posed by a caring individual changed the life direction of our guest, Michael Alan Tate—so much so that he has now made helping others with their life and professional plans his full-time career. Do you know the one thing that you should NEVER do if you are looking for a new job or career path? We discuss the answer to this question with Michael during the show. Michael’s new book, The White Shirt, is available online at www.whiteshirtbook.com, where he also offers you a free workbook. If you want to learn more about Michael’s work, go to www.michaelalantate.com During the show, Michael shares the importance of having clarity in all areas of our life. With that, we want to suggest that you complete CRG’s top-rated assessment by participants, the Personal Style Indicator. Once you know your preference, you can make intentional decisions. And if you really want to take yourself to the next level, we have launched a new eCourse built around the powerful content in the Personal Style Indi

There is nothing like success, in spite of all the odds against someone, to encourage others. Today’s guest, Prady Tewarie, has an inspiring story that we can all learn from, even though he is just 28. Prady was born and raised in Europe, but decided that North America would better honor his entrepreneurial drive. So, he applied and got a scholarship to a U.S. university and, as they say, the rest is history. His success all started with an idea and his bicycle, but you have to listen to this SOS episode to find out how it all happened. To learn more about Prady or get your special gift as a SOS listener, use the checkout code "SecretsofSuccess". During the show, we discuss the importance of health and wellness and Prady’s latest venture in this space. With that, we want to recommend CRG’s Stress Indicator and Health Planner assessment. This is CRG’s most extensive assessment and was just recently updated with the latest breakthrough research. You will benchmark your Distress, Interpersonal Stress, Nutri

Author and cancer survivor James Templeton is my guest today on SOS. He has become so passionate about his cause to provide hope to others, he documented his journey in his new book, I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health and has also started the Templeton Wellness Foundation. In this episode, James shares his story of what it took to overcome his condition but, more importantly, that taking personal responsibility for his situation was the difference between life and death. According to James, had he listened to his oncologist, he would have died 30 years ago, but he is here to encourage us all that there is hope and alternatives! If you want to learn more about James, order his book or view interviews of other “overcomers,” go to https://iusedtohavecancer.com/ or https://templetonwellness.com/ During the show, we discuss how stress reduction and our lifestyle choices affect our wellness levels. With that, we want to recommend CRG’s Stress Indicator and Health Planner assessment. Thi

Today’s guest, Isabelle Mercier, is a TEDx Speaker with over two million views, a colleague that I have known for over 15 years and an expert on business, entrepreneurship, and branding. She decided at a young age to travel across the country (for an adventure) and loved it so much she stayed. Starting in the film industry, she quickly shifted to entrepreneurship and started her own company. Isabelle shares her personal Secrets of Success (SOS) and those that her clients pay her thousands of dollars to implement in their lives and businesses. Isabelle was kind enough to provide the SOS community with a couple of free gifts. “Brand From The Inside Out. Be The First, The Best Or The Only” (eBook) www.BuildToRock.com/thebest and an ONLINE MASTERCLASS “ROCK YOUR BUSINESS INTO SHAPE: 7 Warning Signs That Your Small Business Is Not Setup To Thrive And How To Fix It.” https://leapzone.leadpages.co/eg-3-btr-webinar-optin-7-signs/ During the show, Isabelle shares the importance of having clarity in all areas of ou

Fellow podcast host and author of the film, The Human Project, Andy Steiger (soon to be Dr. Andy) shares his story of growing up in a single-parent environment with three siblings. At one point, all five of them shared a single room and bed at a relative’s home. It was at this time when Andy began to ask the hard questions: “Why am I here?” and “Where do I get my meaning in life? Or maybe I can’t.” Andy discusses deep issues including how loneliness and depression are at all times highs - and what we need to do about it. Andy is the author of Thinking? Answering Life’s Five Biggest Questions and the award-winning short film, The Human Project (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8055434/), soon to be released as a book. To find out more about Andy, go to http://andysteiger.com/ and https://www.apologeticscanada.com/thehumanproject/ During the show, we discuss the importance of focus and knowing yourself to realize your potential while also living a fulfilled life. Andy shares the power of CRG’s Personal Style Ind

Success in life is not an accident. Your results in life reflect your current condition or development—so says authors William Todd & Marty Jeffery of The Mentor in Me. In their book, they outline a simple, yet powerful, seven-step process that will change your life (if you do it!). That’s the point: Success is about discipline and doing things over and over until you get it. This is a personal story of William’s journey of transformation and Marty’s experience of William’s before-and-after condition. To learn more about William and Marty, and to get their book, go to www.thementorinme.com During the show, we discuss the importance of knowing yourself to realize your potential but also live a fulfilled life. Will and Marty share the importance of knowing yourself (self-awareness) and the journey of taking responsibility for your own personal clarity and mastery. With that, we want to suggest you consider CRG’s new online eCourse—“Why Aren’t You More Like Me?”—that helps you understand not only yourself