Living to Be: A podcast by Reino Gevers

Scott White describes himself as “the happiest guy you will ever meet.” After spending over a decade in investment banking on Wall Street, he took a chance and became an entrepreneur and business builder. Today he is Chairman and CEO of a public real estate company.

Now Scott is on a mission to make the world happier one smile at a time. With his endless energy, he motivates and inspires everyone he meets to focus on happiness, gratefulness, and positivity.

His book is titled "The Life Is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever."

Key takeaways in this episode:

• The road map for a good day
• Identifying the funny moment in every situation
• The power of community and positive relationships

When confronted with the question of belief in God, many people respond with discomfort, embarrassment, or confusion. The term "God" has become so heavily laden with emotions and misconceptions that even those who identify as "spiritual" or "religious" shy away from openly discussing the concept.

Navigating an authentic discussion about God, spirituality, and beliefs has become especially challenging in a world that is progressively secularized, marked by feelings of isolation, and a sense of disconnection.

Topics in this episode:

• Connecting with the inner spark
• Experiential spirituality versus religion
• Defining evil

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Life can be a rollercoaster of natural and spontaneous changes constantly forcing us to tread unknown paths. While some people may excitedly embrace a new beginning others retreat into fixed belief and ideology, providing the illusion of a safety cacoon in a world of “turmoil.”

But resistance to the natural flow of life and attachment to fixed thoughts, beliefs, and things is one of the greatest causes of human suffering and misery. Staying in the moment and finding peace in the acceptance of reality is thus at the core of the Taoist and Mystic teachings.

Highlights of this episode:

- The power of consciousness and real presence

- Liberating the mind from fixated belief and dogma

- Boosting your vibrational energy.

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Humanity is about to embark on a journey marked by monumental shifts and unprecedented disruptions, unlike anything we have seen before. It will impact every aspect of our lives, creating a ripple effect that will affect us on multiple levels. During times of uncertainty, we are seeing a retreat into political extremism and religious fanaticism. Fear is what fuels the radicals, exploiting emotions to sow discord and chaos. Millions will find themselves on the losing end, navigating the turbulent waters of change.

Amidst these challenges, there will emerge a resilient group of individuals and communities who seize the opportunity. Winners not only adapt to change but have the innate ability of turning adversity into an advantage.

Ultimately all of life underlies a seasonal principle of natural and spontaneous changes. Evolutionary change, sometimes disruptive, is an elementary aspect of the universal intelligence, of God, or the divine.

- Resilience is acceptance of life's seasonal principle

- Within the vast tapestry of the universe life is constantly, evolving, adapting and in motion

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Phebe Trotman is a successful and heart-centered entrepreneur based in Vancouver, Canada. In both her athletic and professional careers, Phebe’s personal success has been a testament that anything is possible. As an athlete, she has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe is passionate about helping others on their own journeys in unlocking their potential She strongly believe that in business, sports, relationships, and life, we should be more open about our struggles – a theme in her book:  "Never Quit on a Bad Day".

Topics in the episode:

- Overcoming challenges and adversity

- The connection between mental and physical health

- Visualizing and planning your perfect day.

Inspiring stories of Resilience:

Kelli Field and her daughter walked the 800-kilometre Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain in 2017.  The adventure was transformational. With her husband Jeff,  moving to Spain was the logical next step. Her debut novel: “The Grief of Goodbye”, set on the Camino, was recently published. It is an emotionally charged tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Another project is the Happiness Café on the Camino which Kelli and Jeff set up to serve pilgrims on the Camino with a sustainable experience, including flexitarian, vegetarian, and gluten-free foods with allergen sensitivities in mind.

Kelli also writes a popular Blog "Viva Espana, moving to Spain with purpose", sharing her experience of living in Spain, which she says wasn’t all easy…

#motivational #selfimprovement #spirituality #caminosantiago

Highlights of this episode:

• How the authentic self reveals itself on the Camino
• Living a dream on the Camino
• Walking a path into happiness

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Michael McGinnis had his first transformational experience in his early twenties at a personal development seminar in California, discovering that he’d formed all of the limitations in his life through words of victimhood.

Liberated, and turning his life around he moved to Central America where he became a successful entrepreneur, big wave surfer and racing car driver.

But he continued to be haunted by an unfulfilled void and fell into suicidal depression, coming to the realization that true fulfillment inherently resides within.

Today he is an award-winning author. In his latest book series, The Essential Revolution, Michael explores the importance of recognizing and revealing our spiritual connection while inside a system that has been fabricated to keep humans distracted and asleep. He has dedicated his life to serving humanity on a global level.

Topics in this episode:

• Awakening from fixed beliefs and concepts
• The universe or God will never throw at us more than we can handle
• The present moment is all that exists
• How victimhood prevents spiritual growth
• Religion and Experiential Spirituality

Below you’ll find links to Mike’s social media and website. 

Chad Hufford owns and runs a financial planning firm based in Anchorage Alaska that manages roughly half a billion dollars. During his 17 years in the business, he has realized that managing clients' mindsets, behaviors, and habits is really the most crucial part of the job.

Chad comes from a strong background in athletics, nutrition, and performance psychology, bringing a coaching mindset and the heart of a teacher to financial planning and investing.

He strives to both empower and educate his audience to not only become better investors but to live more intentionally and create an abundant life.

Highlights of this episode:

• The analogy between sound financial planning and nutrition
• Why schoolteachers are some of the most successful financial planners
• Critical components to a life of abundance
• A common misconception about retirement

You can connect with Chad Hufford here:

Have you asked yourself why decent, educated, and well-meaning people are pulled into the dragnet of a dangerous cult? Do you think you are immune to making the same mistake? All it takes for them to capture your mind is to push specific emotional triggers and feelings.

Times of uncertainty and rapid change impact personal lives in multiple ways. The world’s getting more complex. We are seeking easy answers and simple solutions. If you are at an especially vulnerable point in your life, and if you haven’t done the self-work in transmuting archaic fears, anxieties, and anger, you are at risk.

Highlights of this episode:

• The "us-versus-them" mentality
• Control and isolation
• Financial exploitation
• Exploitation of vulnerabilities

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Derick Gant is a Financial Expert, Performance Coach, Author, and Speaker with over 30 years of experience. In 2019, he published The 24K Life Code: The Only Difference Between Mediocrity and Greatness. This book guides others step-by-step to deliver their personal best and live the results they deserve.

In addition to his companies, Gant Group LLC and Gant Investment Advisors, Derick leads a vibrant online community. 24K Life is a community of high achievers and entrepreneurs working to eliminate limiting beliefs and habits that block success. The communities intent is to create a thriving environment of accountability and excellence, resulting in personal and business profits.

• Strategies to prevent spiraling into debt 
• Monitoring your spending habits with a budget plan
• How can I create more income in less time?
• What is a good money system?
• On the path to greatness with self-mastery and discipline
•  How patterns and beliefs shape our thoughts on abundance

In the fast world of modern communication, the lesson is to look beyond hysteria and exaggeration and to analyze the facts, the message behind the many and often contradictory, even false information.

Who said it? Were does it come from, and does the source have an ulterior motive? Does the information reduce my energy level or increase my vibrational energy? Does it really serve my higher purpose?

There is a lovely old story about the Greek philosopher Sokrates about running all information through three filters.

Mark Barnes is a longtime educator, entrepreneur, and co-author of Hacking Life After 50: Ten Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life. Physical and mental well-being and living until and beyond 100 have become an obsession.

In this episode:

• Why dabbling with new things is so important
• Movement and resistance training
• The power of community

Taking a walk on the ancient pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain has become for me an essential annual time out for reflection and rejuvenation.

It all started some 17 years ago when I was not in a very good place stuck in a dysfunctional relationship and a stressed-out job. My thoughts revolved around starting to live at some point in the distant future. A friend who took pity on me advised me to walk the famous pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago in northwestern Spain.

Like many first-time walkers on the Camino, I was obsessed about reaching my destination at a certain time in order to secure my place in a bunk bed in a pilgrims' hostel. The Camino is in so many ways an analogy of life which is why it has become such a popular destination for modern-day spiritual seekers.

How many times in life does the universe send warning whispers that we have missed a waymarker and are on the wrong path? How obsessed are we with things we think we need but insist on keeping them in our backpack?

#selfdevelopment #spirituality #taoism

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Lori Marini shares her powerful journey of surviving breast cancer and creating a new life for herself as a speaker, author, and Master Coach.

She understands firsthand what it takes to overcome fear and find the courage to live the life you love on your terms. Lori specializes in empowering women during their healing journey after a life crisis, especially those who have lost their purpose and are afraid of moving forward.

Lori works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify the joyful thriving experience even during the most challenging times. She is also an international bestselling co-author of "Women Who Boss Up" and the host of "Conversations with Courageous Cancer Warriors" Podcast. 

In this podcast, she shares her views on:

• Overcoming the fear after a life-threatening diagnosis
• Setting boundaries and dealing with emotional stress factors
• Amplifying the joyful experience and your relationships

#cancersurvivor #positivity #health #holistichealth #joy #mindset

The story of the lucky farmer from ancient China was told often by the Taoist teachers as a warning that good luck can often turn out to be bad luck and vice versa. 

The moral of the story is to remain free from attachment. Wealth or poverty, death or birth, fortune or misfortune are often intertwined with everything underlying the law of impermanence.

If you are currently in a bad spot, be assured that this too shall pass. If you are currently rolling high, enjoy the moment as it lasts but don‘t get attached.

Dr. Lynn Carey loves empowering others to create their desired life of health, wealth, and perfect self-expression. She is an expert in chronic stress and pain with 18 years of experience as a chiropractor. In her book: “My Journey to Grace” she details her own self-healing journey.

In this episode, she gives valuable advice on finding your inner peace and passion. Other topics:

• The relationship between stress and pain
• How to elevate into a higher state and attract health and abundance
• The meaning of grace

#self-healing #spiritualgrowth #alternativehealing #chiropractor

You can connect with Dr. Lynn Carey at:

Your mindset, your thoughts and what you believe so much determines how your life is going to be. What you express in words and mannerisms is an expression of your inner being.

Yet, one of the greatest obstacles to the elevation of consciousness is a mindset cemented into the “isms” of fixed belief, ideology, religion, or philosophy. It has been the root cause of so much human suffering over the centuries.

With much of traditional religions having succumbed to the practice of empty rituals, the spiritual vacuum is being filled by political preachers and ideologues fanning the flames of fanaticism.

If the shutters to the mind remain closed there is no sunlight that can penetrate the inner room. The mind is captured in the conceptual prison of a one-sided truth. All the others are wrong, belong to the wrong crowd, the wrong tribe, and the wrong race, gender, or religion. There is a disconnect with soul authenticity.

In this episode, Reino Gevers reflects on:

When scientists first published their studies on the earth's five blue zones where people live the longest most follow-up reports picked up on the nutritional aspect. But a common denominator less debated was that people in all five regions felt a strong sense of belonging and purpose within healthy and supportive communities.

We are hard-wired as social beings. The people we surround ourselves with have a much higher impact on our health and happiness than previously thought. Your tribe can either pull you down or lift you up.

In this episode Reino Gevers looks at the following aspects:

• What are the ingredients of a healthy community?
• What we can learn from centenarians?
• The connection between longevity and walking

#longevity #FiveBlueZones #health #walking #self-development

Books by Reino Gevers

Byron Morrison is the author of three best-selling books. Over the last decade, he has worked with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders in 15 different countries to help them take back control of their life and business.

After going through some of his own challenges he has gone on a journey of transformation in turning his life around and setting out to help others take control of their life.

Byron has been working with people from around the world to help them get out of their own way so that they can start living the life that they want. Everything he’s done has built up to his new book “Maybe you should give up - 7 ways to get out of your own way and take control of your life”.

In this Podcast, we discuss how to avoid typical self-sabotaging thoughts and behavior patterns.

Other key takeaways:

• Avoiding job-burnout
• Why multi-tasking never works
• What qualities make out a great business leader 

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One of the tragedies of the human condition is being stuck in the „monkey mind“ that is dancing in thoughts of what was and is no more and the fear and anxiety of what the future might hold.

Thoughts trigger emotions and emotions trigger reactions that inevitably have a major impact on your vibrational frequency that will in turn inevitably attract what you emanate.

If your mind is focused on scarcity you will see around you only scarcity and attract the same. If you are primarily a person in gratitude and abundance you will live in abundance and see abundance everywhere. It‘s what we call magnetism in the law of attraction.

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Kevin Considine from Chicago in the United States is a global pilgrim who has walked some of the most spectacular and ancient pilgrimage paths on the planet. We last spoke two years ago and he has meanwhile walked 14,000 kilometers in pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.

- In this podcast, Kevin shares life lessons he learned while walking and meeting fellow pilgrims on the Camino

- Why the Camino is in many ways an analogy to life

- Why has he just kept on walking since going into retirement eight years ago and walking the Camino for the first time?

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Charles Smith is living proof and inspiration that you can overcome the worst circumstances in life and use that as a tool to serve others.

Charles is a survivor of multiple traumatic situations starting with being orphaned at a young age, being a homeless veteran, suffering depression, and surviving a suicide attempt. Today he is a trauma specialist and author of several self-help books.

In this podcast, Charles traces his own path from orphanage, addiction, depression, and homelessness to rebuilding his life and helping others.

• Why the darkest moment in life are often the prelude to the miraculous
• Overcoming depression and addiction
• Dealing with trauma and the loss of a loved one

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Amanda Kate is the author of “Divine. Messy. Human. A Spiritual Guide to Prioritising Internal Truth over External Influence”

She is a practicing Kinesiologist, Mentor, Archetypal Life Coach, Mother, and more.

Amanda describes herself as a recovering people-pleaser and self-flagellator, walking the path straddling the Divine and Messy daily. Always growing, developing, and learning new ways of being to, hopefully, one day leave the Earth better than she found it.

In this podcast, she traces her own path to authenticity after burnout and a messy divorce. Some of the topics discussed are:

· The importance of self-care and self-love

· Listening to the wisdom of the body

· Prioritising internal authenticity over external influence

More information on Amanda Kate and her work:

Website: https://www.amandakate.com.au/

Hannah Spanke is unafraid to speak her mind and share her unorthodox past, as a way to empower others to live their authenticity. After nearly a decade in the adult entertainment industry, she has reinvented herself in becoming a successful intimacy and relationship coach. Hannah specializes in helping others become their happiest selves through both inner and outer work while learning to understand and relate to their partners and family in the best ways possible.

In this podcast Hannah sketches her path into the hell of prostitution and how she managed to get out of the sex industry, using her past experience to become an intimacy and relationship coach. 

Hear her take on:

• Why do so many couples have problems with their sex life?
• How to address different needs in a relationship?
• The connection between sexuality and spirituality.

You can get more information and connect with Hannah here:

The signs of a relationship going sour, a company going in decline, and a country becoming a failed state. The patterns are all the same. Early warning signals are not heeded.

A leak in the roof of a house will drip by drip gradually weaken the structural walls until the foundations give way and the house collapses. When small repairs are not carried out they become big problems. A health crisis is preceded by many small aches and pains. A relationship breakdown will have a long history of hurts, insults, and betrayals. A company’s bankruptcy comes after years of poor management and missed opportunities.

The seeds of the failed nation are sown with the gradual growth of the tentacles of corruption, poor government, and nepotism. Countries such as Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Argentina, and South Africa are just some examples of once-flourishing countries that today are sad reminders of how fast the rot can set in.

An alcoholic will very often only seek help during an epiphany that comes in a “flat on the ground” moment. The person is so disgusted and pained about his own behavior that he will admit finally that he has a problem. It is the first step in the healing process.

Negative and destructive behavior has the habit of sneaking into life in many subtle ways. It is one of the reasons why so many New Year resolutions fail. Typical sabotaging self-talk could be: “It won’t make much of a difference if I skip my workout this morning.” “I need to reward myself with a shopping spree after saving for two months.” “It won’t affect my relationship if I cheat on my partner just this once.”

Creating a life of bliss with positive habits

Transmuting pain and suffering leads to higher consciousness and positive change. Meaning and purpose are found after years of depression. A fulfilling, loving relationship is found after enduring years of abuse in a dysfunctional marriage. A different and more fulfilling work is sought after job burnout. An exercise routine and a healthy diet are followed with passion after overcoming a life-threatening disease.

What can you do today? What can be done that will start the ball rolling? If you enter an untidy room filled with junk, you start by clearing one small area, then the following day the next, and so on. Getting physically fit could start with a walk of 2,000 steps and then gradually increase it day by day to 10,000 steps. Reducing a stressed out and fearful mind can begin with a short meditation lasting three minutes until 15-20 minutes is done with ease because you feel so much better afterward. Training body, mind, and spirit to a new level of consciousness and bliss comes after a reawakening from the shadowlands.

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Nicky Billou is the number one International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion,  The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships

He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences, and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada, and the co-founder of eCircle Academy where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche.

Nicky has interviewed over 300 of the world’s top Thought Leaders, such as Jack Canfield, John Maxwell, and Supermodel & Business Mogul Kathy Ireland.

In this podcast we touch on the following key points:

- How important relationships are in running a profitable business

- Stepping out of the comfort zone

- What he learned from some of the world's greatest thought leaders

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Through thousands of client sessions and seminars, Victoria Rader has witnessed that the cap to fulfillment is defined by subconscious programming. As a result, she created products and services with a unique success formula of healing the heart, freeing the mind, and expanding skills to see, create and live a life of infinite possibilities.

In this Podcast, she tells of her journey from growing up in Ukraine, of what was once the Soviet Union, and manifesting into a life of unlimited opportunity.

- Prosper by surrendering to the heart 

- What can we learn from resilience?

- Tapping away obstacles

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Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, “Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink”.

She is the co-creator of the writing journal, “You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.” Her next book, “Make Every Move a Meditation”, was a finalist in the International Book Awards. Nita founded the group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their Labrador retriever, Scarlet.

In this podcast, Nita shares valuable insights on:

• The positive effects of walking and running on mental health
• Meditating with every move
• Lessons learned from her dog, Scarlet

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Sometimes it takes a wake-up call to look beyond the "foggy" screen of the comfort zone and the slumber of life's motions.

Carrie Schmidt tells you how to overcome your subconscious programming, connect to your power, and co-create the life you truly desire.

In this Podcast, Carrie takes us through her own spiritual journey. After achieving top-level leadership roles in corporate America the sudden death of her father triggered a longing for something much greater. Carrie embarked on a spiritual journey that eventually led her to research the fundamentals of psychology, neuroscience, and quantum physics. Now a Certified Life Mastery Consultant, Carrie offers life coaching programs, and business consulting services, and her vision is to reach, teach, and transform.

Some key points:

• The quantum physics underlying spirituality
• Why it is so important to find purpose and meaning
• Clearing the clutter behind the screen

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Patricia Lindner,  Spiritual Career Alchemist, and Mentor is on a mission to disrupt patterns of shame, guilt, and fear and help extraordinary women expand into their fullness.

Patricia has over 17 years of experience in teaching, training, coaching, and healing. She combines her profound knowledge with creative modalities such as energy psychology, healing modalities, and Human Design.

In this Podcast, she addresses the limitations so many people put on themselves by staying in their comfort zone. Other key points:

• Reconnecting with nature and the compass within
• Listening to the intuitive voice of your body
• Propelling yourself to a life of bliss

More information:

https://www.patricialindner.com/

Speaker, teacher, writer and researcher Liam Naden, has had an incredible journey. He became a multi-millionaire in his 40s but then lost everything and was forced to sleep on the coach of his elderly mother's home. Yet, from rock bottom he rebuilt his life in a much better way than before.

He helps understand the process for creating true success in your life by utilizing the brain in a process called Neuro-State Rebalancing (NSR). Liam is also an experienced marriage and relationships coach, host of the "Growing in Love for Life" podcast, and author of more than 20 books.

In this podcast he explains in simple terms:

• How you can move from a stressful mindset into going with the flow of life
• The four principles on how the brain works
• How getting into sync with nature can help you manifest

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Kathleen Donnelly was over 70 years old when she first walked the Camino, a 500-mile journey on foot in northwestern Spain. After the death of her husband and having spent many years taking care of him she felt the need to start a new chapter in her life.  Kathleen is now planning her next pilgrimage in May 2023 in celebration of her 74th birthday. 

In her book "Wisdom on the Camino" Kathleen shares her story of forgiveness, spiritual philosophies, and her adventures. In this conversation, including many aspects of walking the Camino, the author talks about:

• The Camino as a journey of forgiveness
• Dealing with adversity
• Changing a mindset from victimhood to responsibility

Website:

https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/

Much of what we think and feel is being subconsciously shaped by social media platforms cementing beliefs and perspectives.

Emotions are an involuntary initial response to external stimuli by the brain’s limbic system as part of our evolutionary survival system.

The ancient Greek and Roman Stoic philosophers were well aware of this human trait. So, they developed a philosophy of life that maximizes positive emotions, reducing negative emotions, and honing virtues of character.

The Stoics believed that the way in which you respond to the world is your responsibility. They propose that most of the time your response to any given situation is a choice. At any moment you have the ability to choose one response over another.

Wisdom was seen as living in harmony with the divine Reason of that which governs nature. They trained the mind to remain calm amid the vicissitudes of life and fortune.

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In his mid 20's... Kevin says, he had it all: A beautiful girlfriend, a high-paying job, a sports car, my dream body... but still he ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide.

After hitting a rock bottom moment, Kevin went all in on self-improvement, determined to overcome anxiety and depression.

Years later, he is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 1000 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 125 countries.

In this conversation he talks about:

• The level of your relationships is the level of vulnerability within them
• Awareness as one of the most important things in the human condition
• Lessons to be learned when you are at rock-bottom

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How do you empower leaders and employees to create a culture that is lived and aligned with a clear mission of values?

Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi is an organizational psychologist and principal of Strategy Meets Performance, a leadership consulting firm that partners with leaders of mid-sized to Fortune 500 organizations to help them create engaging, innovative and productive cultures.

As an organizational psychologist and coach who has been working with clients for 20 years, she has created a guide that empowers leaders to drive strong workplace cultures.

Increasingly both customers and highly skilled employees are not only looking at the products of a company but also at its values.

In this Podcast, Dr. Shahrzad explains:

• The importance of leaders and senior teams "walking their talk".
• The keys to a successful coaching program.
• How to keep up the momentum of a healthy, dynamic, and creative culture where employees feel they are a respected part of the company?

Links:

https://strategymeetsperformance.com/

Understanding how our thoughts can sabotage or assist us in creating the life we want to live is one of the most pressing and important issues to consider in our lives.

The Inspiration Barry Nicolaou absorbed one fateful day at a cemetery led him to write and publish a number one Best Selling book on Amazon. The eleven Master Secrets to Business Success and Personal Fulfilment outline the 11 areas that intersect economic freedom with personal fulfillment.   

In this Podcast Barry explains;

• How to shift the mind from toxicity to a higher energy frequency.
• The importance of planting seeds of gratitude and service
• Six steps to finding your purpose and achieving the desired result

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With most of us spending many hours a day glued to screens, going outdoors and taking a walk in nature is one of the easiest most simple ways of maintaining your physical and mental health.

What avid walkers have known all along is being confirmed by science. Walking in the green and blue spaces of nature is healing on multiple levels.

Trees emit airborne chemicals, called phytoncides, used to protect themselves from insects. As we breathe in these phytoncides, our bodies respond by increasing the number and activity of a particular kind of white blood cell, called natural killer (NK) cells.

While much of our attention during the past two years has focused on the pandemic when it comes to public health, there is a big elephant in the room when it comes to the global public health crisis that is stretching health budgets and affecting economic productivity in nearly every country.

Most of the common diseases such as obesity, diabetes 2, and several cancer forms are preventable and caused by lifestyle choices made on a daily basis. But why are we not addressing the obvious?

One of the big illusions of our time is the constant messaging from false gurus promising salvation and a life of bliss that can only be found externally. Letting yourself be true to your inner voice and reawakening that ancient sense of rhythm and instinct is a real challenge.

The shadow world feeds on sowing confusion and triggering the toxic emotions of fear, hate, and rage that can easily be manipulated for ulterior motives. One of the greatest gifts we have is the power of choice.

The lower vibrational field remains unaware, stuck in a fundamentalist worldview that leaves no room for nuance, diversity, individual growth, and interpretation. It finds expression in fanatical nationalism that inevitably dehumanizes everyone who is not of the same tribe and belief.

We have seen the phenomenon throughout history in the pogroms against Jews, Huguenots, Armenians, and the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland. Mass psychosis gripped an entire population in Germany during the Nazi era. Currently, we are experiencing a dangerous resurgence of 19th-century nationalism in several countries.