Relaunch - Never Give Up On Your Possibilities

After years in corporate America, working and leading in the male-dominated IT industry, the pain and almost overwhelming stress of her job began to show up in physical symptoms – anxiety and panic attacks accompanied by routine trips to the emergency room. With prayer and patience, she realized that to be fully alive, and to live the life God had for her, she would need to be proactive and intentional with her decisions and actions. And, with a plan, she decided to change everything in her life. Get Cathy's book - Lies, Love , and Life Not only did she not fade back into default mode at her job, she moved into a career that she was already doing as an unpaid-hobby – inspiring, empowering, and equipping individuals and audiences through her speaking, coaching, and writing. Take a peek at Cathy’s other book – Emotional Bailout! and one of her personal favorites – 7 Habits by Stephen Covey. Follow Success coach Cathy on Twitter, Facebook and her website. Golden Nuggets from the Show Life change is not a quick-

He’s cranked out four CD’s as a solo act, created an incredible personal development training program for solo-preneurs, and he’s written or co-written four books,including one of my favorites - the million selling book, QBQ! the Question Behind the Question. On the show, rock and roller turned author and speaker, David Levin shares tips, ideas, and strategies on focus and productivity. He also shares solid takeaways for new and aspiring speakers. Follow David on Twitter and Get Focused Everyday. David's Backstory >>> Busier than ever, he made the mistake that many of us make in the first half of our professional lives - he confused activity with accomplishment. And, as he explains on the show, by the time he had reached his mid-30s, he realized two things - that he was wasn't achieving all that was possible and therefore was falling short of the person he was capable of coming. He realized something else too - that this was unacceptable to him.  David learned how to remove distractions, break out of mediocri

On the show, Pastor Ricky Texada shares his story of unexpected loss and personal devastation, offering new perspectives on God's amazing ability to heal, restore, and make whole. Get a copy for yourself and for those struggling through loss, heartache, or disappointment - My Breaking Point, God's Turning Point. Ricky Texada's backstory >>> On December 17, 1996, our guest's world was rocked and his life forever changed. Leaving their church offices, tired but grateful for the good news that had just been delivered by the senior pastor - they were in line for advancement and pastoral ordination in the church wherein they both served. The traffic light flipped to green and he steered the white Oldsmobile straight and to the left, as his wife Debra motioned and mentioned that all she wanted to do was to go home.  Without warning, they were blindsided by a speeding car driven by a man that had a blood alcohol level of nearly twice the legal limit; (.18). As rescue teams worked to stabilize Debra's condition, pray

On the show, radio host and author of the upcoming book, The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, Bonnie Marcus shares proven ideas that will help you build visibility, become your own advocate, and land your next promotion (even if you hate to self-promote).  Bonnie's Backstory >>> Fueled by her own professional expectations, her sites were set on the next higher rung to the corporate ladder she was scaling. It was a familiar step-up plan; her eight years of hard work and experience landed her in a vice president's role. Then, as the corporation reorganized itself , ruffling feathers and reshuffling key stakeholders, she found herself passed over for a promotion and heartbroken by a loss she was certain she had earned. From bitter to better, she became her own student and her own solution. She learned what she didn't do, and has since, flipped her painful experiences into empowering moments for her readers, listeners, and students.  Ready for a promotion? Take Bonnie's co

On the show, global keynote speaker (TEDx, SXSW, Web 2.0, WSJ Digital), author, 15 year acting veteran, and social media expert John C Havens. Follow John on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and visit his site. John's Backstory >>> With ministerial aspirations early in life, he wanted to do work that mattered, for people who cared. Unfortunately, as often happens, life threw him a couple of curve balls that triggered unplanned for, unwelcome life events (the loss of his father and of his job in his mid 40s), that shook the foundation he stood and was depending on. Take a peek at Hacking Happiness and Tactical Transparency. As with most life-changing moments, it caused him to reevaluate his life, values, priorities, and legacy. His conclusion - He wanted to find happiness (Seems obvious right?) and he wanted to help others find theirs also.  Not only did he launch an incredible speaking career that's taken all over the world, he's zeroed-in on the art and science of connecting happiness to actions with The H(ap

On the show, former yo-yo dieter and chocoholic, turned fitness trainer and model, Becky Fox joins us to share her personal struggles and solid ideas for building a Foxy Body. Becky's backstory >>> Some of us can pinpoint exactly where we were in our lives when we made the decision that things would now be different - healthy, life-affirming, and exciting. Becky was swirling in a relationship that was draining her energy and robbing her of the value she wanted to share with others. And, to add an extra layer of complication, she was staring at a checkbook that had a lot of room for growth. It may not be fair or pretty, but sometimes we have to reach a new low, before we can hit a new high. Somewhere in her journey, like many of the relaunch artists we've had on the show, she reached a point where she had no choice but to choose herself. And, that's exactly what she did. She chose herself. She walked away from the people and situations that were not building her up and  closed that unhealthy chapter in her lif

Path of Development – Like most coaches, authors, and speakers, becoming successful in business takes a blend of many ingredients – passion, determination, talent, self discipline and faith. David Horsager shares key points and triggers that he studied, learned, and ran with. He gives incredible examples from his own experience and that of some of the world’s greatest achievers. Trust is the competitive advantage. Learn how to develop it within your business and share it with those your serve. Get the book - The Trust Edge: How top leaders gain faster results, deeper relationships, and a stronger bottom line.  Success and Business tip – Be 100 percent focused on what is most important. Be on the lookout for these mistakes: The promise of overnight success; A multi-focused approach; Lack of clarity. His A'HA moment - Values, guide decisions. (Practical application – Once he understood and was clear on his key values [all he needed was a handful], they became a beacon, guiding his business and life.) F

For all things related to website traffic - like how to generate more of it and what to do once you have a stadium full of people, she is your go-to gal. On the show, proud mom, loving wife, devoted Christian, and Internet marketing whiz, Ana Hoffman is our guest. She shares ideas that have helped her contribute to her family and build a stay at home business. Ana's backstory >>> Born in Russia, she was no stranger to trying out new ideas and exciting opportunities. In fact, she and I share a laugh when she quickly answers one of our questions with, "I was young and stupid!" When the company she worked for gave her the option of coming to America, single and ready for her next adventure, she jumped at the chance. The new-culture freshness didn't last and before long, she was ready to head back to her motherland to begin again. And then, as often happens in life, God throws a curveball and says something like, "Really? Well what are you going to do about this?" She met a man, fell in love, and was married with

She suffered from clinical depression. On the show, fitness trainer, Amy Clover shares her amazing come-from-behind ReLaunch! story and her rallying message - Your struggle is valid. You owe it to yourself to find a solution. Amy's backstory >> She was a phone call away from becoming a statistic. She had given up on people, herself, and the possibility of a better tomorrow. The note was written. The details taken care of. And the last phone call made. It was the suggestion made by her ex-boyfriend that put things in motion. As they were wrapping up the conversation, he begged her to get help, to talk to someone, to make another call. She called Suicide Hotline. Thankfully, for all of us, there was a kind, understanding, non-judgemental soul on the other end.  That late-night fateful call and the emergency room visit that happened the following day, triggered her to begin an amazing journey of self-discovery and exploration. And, while she was labeled with "clinical depression" from her high school days, and h

He was abandoned by his dad at age one and his mom when he was six, yet he made it through his childhood. By the time he was fifteen, he tried to take his own life twelve times, but still made it to adulthood. Somewhere in his unimaginably traumatic journey, he found HOPE and the willingness to move on. Now in his 30s, he has made it his mission to empower and equip today's at risk youth, for tomorrow's possibilities. The founder of A Human Project, Wes Chapman is our guest. The rallying cry that he shares - If only you believe!  Information on his Biography - Runt: The story of a fearless child Wes' backstory >>> There is an amazing resiliency in kids. Even though, beginning from pretty much day one, he was abused in every way you can imagine - spiritually, physically, sexually and emotionally, he never used it as an excuse or as a way out. Taken in and sheltered by a single woman he affectionately refers to as mom (she would become disabled shortly after taking him in), he learned how to harness the fortitu

She has been featured in Forbes, US News, and a variety of other media hotspots. On the show, career coach and founder of the Revolutionary Club - The #1 destination for smart women who won't settle for anything less than career happiness, Christie Mims. She talks about how she was able to find clarity over craziness and gives the one trigger that has never failed her.  Christie's backstory >>> Like many people circling the wheel of corporate performance and measures, she tricked herself into believing that with the next promotion, she would, finally, be happy. Sharing openly on ReLaunch! that, while working herself into positions of respect and admirability, she was miserable on the inside. She tried to medicate herself away from the misery (like many of us do or have done), seeking thrills and experiences that would numb the pain - exotic vacations, shopping, over-eating, and watching too much TV. She knew a new plan was needed, designed around her passions, but she was scared - scared others would find out

From experience, he learned the best way to approach business ideas and opportunities - not as a life or death ("I'll make this work even if it's the last thing I ever do!") ultimatum, but as a dabbling exercise and an experiment. As the results from his science project came in (10,000 subscribers in the first month), the next phase for his business, became clear. On the show, founder and CEO of Social Media Examiner and author of Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition, Michael Stelzner, shares three key ingredients that put SME on the map, that can also speed your businesses' growth.  Michael's backstory >>> Originally, known by many as the whitepaper guy, he had grown weary of the same-ole, same-ole. Like many entrepreneurs, the repetitiveness of the daily tasks took away the passion and personal reward that was, at one time, the force that drove him. Somewhere along his journey, he realized that he didn't want to  create just another business (he had created multiple ones), but

Emotional intelligence and leadership expert Mary Pat Knight joins us on the show to share three steps that boosted her confidence, cleared the runway, and guided her to where she needed to be. Mary Pat's backstory >>> Like most children, she learned the rules for getting by – “stick to the route”. And, while she was able to professionally pursue her childhood passions of singing and dancing, once the pizzazz started to fade, and the sizzle turned to fizzle, she was devastated, overwhelmed, and stuck. Coping and dealing with the unfamiliar emotions as best she knew how, by her own admission, she looked for someone or something to blame – family, choices, and wrong information. When her frustration reached a head, she left behind two things that were no longer serving her – a relationship and her first career. Woman entrepreneur Mary Pat Knight shares her journey of creating the business she loves. Her Golden Nugget: Feedback is a gift, no matter how it’s wrapped. Two books that helped her in her relaunch and

On the show, award winning author of The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, and Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques, Dr. Kathy Gruver shares four ideas on how you can de-stress your life. In addition to her writing credits, she has been featured in major publications such as - Time, Glamour, Ladies Home Journal, and Prevention.  Dr. Gruver's backstory >>> With stars in her eyes and an energized spirit, she drove to LA to stake her claim as an actress. Over time, outgrowing the acting business, she and her boyfriend pulled up stakes and headed to what they hoped would be greener pastures, in another part of the Golden State. As the business deal she was counting on fell through, she had no choice but to rely on her own courage and resourcefulness to pull through. Beginning again, she knew she had the wonderful opportunity to create the life and the lifestyle that was uniquely her.  The coolest part of this show is how she actually figured out her ideal life. She was actually play-acting a role in a murder

On the show, lifehacker, serial entrepreneur, and host of The Competitive Edge, Scott Britton joins us to share his journey pursuing a fulfilling life, his favorite success routines and life hacks. Scott's backstory >>> After stringing together some big ticket wins early in his entrepreneurial career (one of them with eight zeroes behind it), most people expected him to continue doing the same thing - to climb into the captain's chair, man the controls, and launch the next big money-maker. He, on the other hand, was searching for more than just his next financial windfall. He was hungry to tap his potential and experience life at the highest level possible. With opportunities on the table and career choices in the balance, he pulled off what was a surprise to some and an encouragement to others - he chose himself. Scott's Four Game-changing Morning Routine questions What decisions and actions have you been putting off? What actions make you completely scared yet you know taking it will greatly benefit your l

The divorce turned his world upside down. By outward appearances and society's standards, he was doing great - a great job, money in the bank, and a portfolio of 20-plus rental properties that spun-off healthy, annuity-like payments. While I would never pretend to understand fully the heartbreak and financial devastation he experienced, it haunted him. As he shares on the show, he wasn't just down for a season, he was practically down for the count. Ready for a ReLaunch? Read Shawn's book - Change your Mind - Change your Results Near square one, once again, an unlikely stranger said something to him that changed his outlook, attitude, and direction - "If you live in the past, the past will become your future". From that moment on, he was no longer satisfied with settling for average outcomes and minimal participation (his words not mine), he developed an empowering new mindset and followed it up with explosive, expectant-level action. For him, failure was not an option. Author and results coach Shawn Shewchuk

On the show today is a lady who has mastered the art and science of doubling client engagement and opt-in rates. In one single email campaign she generated more than $40,000 in sales  and with a product launch, she produced in excess of $75,000. Business marketing architect and content strategist, Lisa Manyon shares how she broke the mold of traditional marketing, sales, and promotion tactics, designed a better system, and broke through her own glass ceiling. Lisa's show is a perfect example of doing what's right, rather than what's accepted. Lisa's Complimentary gift - Find Your Voice: The New Mkt Model for Success The backstory >>> While she had learned and honed her craft from some of the biggest marketing gurus in the industry, the tried-and-true system she knew well, needed a facelift and a boost of creativity and energy.  With a rebel's spirit and cautionary steps, as she explains on the show, she began moving beyond the safety of her work computer, slowly and quietly, maintaining her steadiness an

If your marriage is in need of a quick start, jumper cables, or even life support, you’re going to want to tune in for today’s show with husband and wife authors, Jeff and Lora Helton, of the 50 Fridays Marriage Challenge. They share ideas to improve your marriage communication, intimacy, and fun. The Helton's backstory >>> Like most newlywed couples, they were excited about the possibilities and eager to build a healthy, happy home. And as kids started to show up (Jeff and Lora have four), and the routines of career and everyday life kicked in, as they openly share, after about seven years, their marriage drifted from center stage, to a back burner. In a support group setting, it was a woman's comment that jolted Jeff out of the groove he had settled into. (He describes it well on the show.) In a nutshell, she recognized the anger and resentment he had built-up over the years and by her choice of words, got his full attention. Those stinging words helped to set the challenge and the commitment for personal a

Bernie Siegel, a trained surgeon, believes that the power of healing stems from the human mind and will. And, while the scalpel may buy time against the ravages of cancer, self-love and determination are more important than choice of therapy. His philosophy has caused radical changes in his practice and the treatment process. The front-runner joins us on today’s show.  Follow Dr. Siegel on Twitter, Facebook, and get the book.

On the show today is podcast and commercial voice over artist, Rye Taylor. In addition to doing some incredible magic acts when it comes to voice, creativity, and sharing the best part of a message, he is also the host of Take Action Q & A. I love how he does his show - he brings in the movers and shakers of business, picks their brain, and has them answer one specific question from a listener, follower, or fan. As he likes to say, " Solving the world's problems in 10 minutes or less", his show is one of the fastest ways to get a quick audio education that I know of. Rye's Backstory >>> Let's just say that being a pastor, was a generational vocation - he was a pastor, as was his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He knew that world well and had the graduate level education to back it up. He was serving as senior pastor when he made the decision to step away from traditional "pastor's work" and explore the entrepreneurial side. Here's why - The lion's share of the people he was ministering to were