Speaking Of Partnership: Personal Stories Of The Power And Payoffs Of Partnership

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Samantha BennettNot Following - She was doing the “get it done” material about 2 times a year. Later on she was talking to a friend who ask why she wasn’t doing this more often because she loved it and everyone involved loved it. He couldn’t believe she wasn’t doing this full time. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following - When she started to teach her “Get it done” class full-time, she realized that this could be a book. She couldn’t figure out how exactly to write the book so she decided to do the 15-minute version of

Patty Contenta is a professional dancer, choreographer, judge, Master Examiner and international traveling dance consultant for the world renowned Arthur Murray Dance Studio Franchise. She’s the founder of Sensuality Secrets, the author of Desirable And Deserving e-book and the creator of the Sexy In Seconds DVD Program that helps women who are struggling with their body image reconnect with their feminine energy and sensuality through the art of body language and dance. Patty’s mission is to have women release their resistance to expressing their sensuality by providing techniques that will lead them to be more playful, build their self-esteem and exude a natural confidence. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Curiosity. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership Patty tells us about a time in a recent professional partnership. This is a part of her life that she felt was fully “under control”. She had a brick and mortar dance studio. They would have bilateral meetings among the other studios. She was very involve

Originally from Chicago, Samantha Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist and the author of the bestselling, \"Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day\" which Seth Godin called, “An instant classic, essential reading for anyone who wants to make a ruckus.” Her latest bestseller is, \"Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists\" (New World Library). She is also the creator of The Organized Artist Company, dedicated to helping creative people get unstuck, helping them to focus and move forward on their goals. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra The cure for everything is salt water...sweat, tears or the sea. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership Samantha has the habit of being loyal to the point of self neglect. There’s been many relationships, with both people and organizations, that she’s let go on for way too long. She

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Laurie GerberNot Following - Laurie relates back to her interview, discussing when her and her husband were on the brinks of divorce. She had many signs from her inner knowing of how she should be with her husband. She remembers always telling herself when she got home from work, “be nice, be nice, be nice”, and it’s almost like the more she told herself, the more she rebelled. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following - Laurie describes this moment as the time she was open and he was brave enough to tell her the truth ab

Dr. Jessica Higgins is a Licensed Psychologist and Relationship Coach. Her ultimate goal is to help people acquire the insight, learning, and practice to navigate the terrain of intimacy more effectively. Jessica is the founder and creator of Connected Couple, which is a comprehensive, research-based, transformational, relationship program. She is also the host of the Empowered Relationship Podcast which inspires, motivates, and guides individuals and couples into more empowered, conscious, and evolved ways of loving. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Getting outside of myself to find that deep, inner connection. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership Back in the early 2000’s Jessica was in a relationship where they were both very attracted to each other, shared a lot of chemistry, and both thought that they found the one. About 18 months in they started to experience some challenge together. Jessica would always try to negotiate by explaining. She was unpacking her message but it wasn’t coming from a very au

Laurie Gerber is passionate about personal development and has been coaching individuals and groups for over 15 years. As Head Coach at Handel Group® Life Coaching, Laurie teaches people to tell the truth and pursue their dreams through live events, one-on-one coaching and online coaching courses, as a writer, on radio, and in frequent TV appearances on MTV, A&E, Dr. Phil Show, and the TODAY show.  Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Maybe it’s me. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership Laurie talks about her near divorce experience. She was about 10 years into a relationship, 5 years into marriage, 2 kids, living in a small apartment in New York City. She was still getting coaching and was asked what her dream was and what she’s inspired by. In that moment she couldn’t answer. The more she probbed, she realized she did care a lot about intimacy, communication, and feeling connected. But, essentially Laurie had given up on it. Find out what happened by listening to the podcast. Proudest Moment In Partn

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Danny LevinNot Following - Danny has always been someone who has looked for the truth in everything. He explains that there is a very thin line between the “yes” that comes from source and the “yes” that comes from self. There was a very difficult time many years ago with his wife, when they had their daughter who was developmentally delayed. It was a very difficult thing to process. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following - When Danny is kind to himself, he becomes open and vulnerable to his wife. He tells her everythi

Tara Cousineau is the author of a new book, \"The Kindness Cure: How the Science of Compassion Can Heal your Heart and Your World\". She is also a psychologist and coach in the Boston area, a yogi and a meditation teacher. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra How can I bring kindfulness to this moment? When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership When Tara was in her mid 20’s, in college, she moved to Boston from Germany where she had done a year long program. She felt lonely when she was there so she took up ballroom dancing classes while she was there. When she came back to Boston she didn’t know anyone either. She then took up dancing once again. She had a lot of fun doing it and started to get better. She even ended up becoming an amateur doing it. She ended up doing competitions with her dance instructor. She then ended up dating him and he was significantly older. Find out what happened by listening to the podcast. That “Duh” Moment in Partnership Tara relates back to that whole ballroom dancing phase. She becam

Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a business that was a household name in order to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. The people he met along his journey remind him a lot of the characters he spoke of in his book, The Mosaic. For most of his life, Levin felt different. He saw things others did not see and thought in ways that were unlike the ways of his peers. It made him feel alone and isolated, and though he knew how to play the game and interact with others well, he never felt he was the same as them. This all changed when he started to work with government and corporations seeking innovation. Suddenly, it was his ability to see differently that made him a sought out commodity. Levin, a connectivity expert and business leader, works with governments organizations, corporations and businesses to improve how people treat themselves and each other. Sharing a message of unification, he is a sought after speaker for groups whose focus is problem solving and conflict

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Rhonda BrittenNot Following - Rhonda feels like she’s had plenty of those in the past. The one that comes top of mind for her is her first partnership with the Fearless Living partner. They were professional trainers. They trainer companies in corporate settings, and designed and developed them. At the time Rhonda was doing workshops from her home, churches, and other areas. In order to scale up, she needed the help and expertise. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following - When Rhonda launched her book she was sent on a

Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and leader in the field of transformation. After collaborating with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson to create the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series — Kris is emerging as a profound teacher in the areas that matter most to the human heart: how to heal and how to love. In her forthcoming book, From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Hero’s Journey to Joy, she offers a process for healing that goes beyond common prescriptions for getting through the pain of heartbreak of all kinds. She takes readers by the hand, giving them a life-altering map for navigating the journey from loss to joy—one that can awaken them to a deep love affair with life. Kris is known for her authenticity, vulnerability, and humor, leaving her audiences moved, inspired, and optimistic about the future. She has been featured on national radio and television, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.  Guiding Principle, Quote, o

Emmy Award - winner Rhonda Britten is a repeat guest on Oprah, Huffington Post Contributor and Master Coach who has changed lives through over 600 episodes of reality television.  She is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work “Fearless Living” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Fearless Living “Life Coach Certification Program,” considered the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. Rhonda was the first Life Coach on television in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head Life Coach on the hit daytime NBC show, “Starting Over.” She has been heralded as “America’s Favorite Life Coach,” and brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth giving you a path out of “not being good enough” using the “Wheels” technology she developed that saved her own life. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Who is the best person right now that I can connect with? A Time Where You “Tripped Up” in Partnership With her old Office Manager, Rhonda used to have the ment

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Satyen RajaNot Following - Going back about 20 years, Satyen was formerly a Franchiser Hypnotherapy. He starting selling a few through Canada. He figured he’d bring on an expert who could help him franchise it. There was one couple in particular who had an incredible resume, and Satyen thought if they were on board, he’d be able to slow down on his workload while still growing his business. Satyen’s wife felt something was off about this couple. Satyen felt it as well but ignored it. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following -

Gene McConnell is one of America’s foremost experts on shame & its impact on one’s personal perception that affects all other relationships. His message helps identify and interpret adverse consequences of societal trends that are engulfing our contemporary culture. Gene educates individuals and organizations all over the world about the foundational elements of building and maintaining healthy relationships in marriage, the workplace, and the community. Gene’s expertise first came on to the national scene with his signature messages about the sexualization of our culture, and the impact it has on individual lives, relationships, and communities. His proprietary program, The Power of PornTM, broke new ground by demonstrating the link between the root causes of shame, broken relationships, and the consumption of sexual images. When Shame Tripped You Up in Partnership Gene remembers one day coming home from work and his wife being completely silent. She didn’t talk, he would ask questions, but only get 1 or

Satyen Raja is known as the private transformational mentor, advisor and confidant to the powerful and influential. A remarkable living synthesis of eastern wisdom and western practicality, Satyen combines the power of the warrior and wisdom of the sage to inspire audiences & leaders worldwide to live their highest impact and personal fulfillment. Having invested 35 years of rigorous study & practice in both creating enlightened business growth and developing higher consciousness, he is the leading authority on expanding success while serving the greater good without sacrificing the joys of personal life. Satyen has impacted over 100,000 students from over 50 countries around the world through his global human potential company, WarriorSage. Satyen leads private one-on-one retreats for CEOs, high impact individuals, executive teams and is a corporate cultural advisor and trainer for elite companies. His fearless and heartfelt style transforms your limitations into strengths and your life into pea

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Treva Brandon ScharfNot Following - Treva tells us about a time when she was in a really dysfunctional relationship in her early 40’s. She was really desperate to get married and have kids. She was restricting herself, knowing there was no future with this guy, but was holding on for dear life. She ended up having a wonderful opportunity but didn’t take it because she stayed with this guy. Find out what amazing opportunity she had, but ended up turning down by listening to the podcast. Following - When Treva found the courage to end that relation

Celeste Headlee is a Public Broadcast Radio Show Host, and Author. She gave a TedxTalk talk in 2015 entitled, “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation,” which clearly hit home for many people as it has been viewed more than 12 million times. CNBC recognized Celeste as having one of the most watched TED talks in 2016 and Glassdoor named Celeste as having the #1 must-watch TED talk for every recruiter and hiring manager. Now, Celeste speaks to groups across the globe about the art of conversation and focused listening. Her first book, Heard Mentality, was released in May 2016. Her second book, We Need To Talk - How To Have Conversations That Matter is a practical guide to the lost art of conversation and was released in September, 2017. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Nobody waves, but everybody waves back. Why do you think people believe they’re bad communicators? We think that everyone wants to not be spoken to. This assumption has also become part of our culture. Beyond food, water and shelter, belonging i

Treva Brandon Scharf is a Los Angeles based writer, dating coach, fitness professional, radio host, and first-time bride at 50. With over 35 years in the fitness industry, and many more in the dating world, Treva knows first-hand how to achieve peak performance in both life and love. Treva writes about surviving singledom and finding love later in life at her blog, “The Late Blooming Bride”. She’s also a contributor at Huffington Post, Hollywood Progressive, Midlife Boulevard, Curves Connect, and BetterAfter50. Treva currently hosts the internet radio dating show “Done Being Single,” with her husband Robby, on the VoiceAmerica Radio Network. When she’s not imparting dating wisdom or tough love, Treva volunteers as a Special Olympics coach, and a Fulfillment Fund mentor. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Surrender. When You Tripped Up Treva described her entire single life as a bunch of trip-ups and falls. Everything was trial and error. She’d meet a guy, date the guy, and break up with the guy. The worst tr

Do you follow your \"Yes?\"Following your \"Yes\" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Adam Lamb Not Following - Adam had a second back surgery and was taking pain killers about a year before surgery and about a year and a half after surgery. He was prescribed pills by the doctor but nothing was said on how to come off them, or follow up planning, or anything. He knew that was odd but didn’t follow his guidance and kept refilling his prescriptions. Find out how he ended up losing the best job he ever had and many other things by not following his “yes”. Following - During around the same timeframe where Adam hit rock bottom with th

Amy Schuber has been working as a Life & Business Coach with women leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals for the past decade. She loves guiding women back to themselves with her strategic mind, savvy spirituality, curated resources and straight up smarts. Amy has an innate ability to see client’s true potential and strategies needed to unlock the possibilities. She is also the host of the Inspired Conversations Podcast bringing insight from today’s thought leaders to help all of us live into life and business in the most conscious and mindful way! Amy truly believes, ‘You are the one you’ve been waiting for’. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra You are the one you’ve been waiting for. When You Tripped Up Most recently, Amy’s “trip up” was in a personal relationship where she wasn’t listening to herself. In the relationship, this guy and her were not on the same page. He was going through a bit of a rough patch and she thought by her being there that she was helping him. Things were not working out,