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“It’s never too late to learn.”Jen Mott, Ed.D. Today, Jen joins me to talk about how she juggles her teaching job and her life as a circus performer. She explains how she got into the circus in the first place, noting the power of saying yes. She talks about the impact of the realization that you can be paid to do what you love. Jen discusses how being a circus performer has helped her communication skills, as well as how traveling has affected her life and journey. She explains how each of her jobs has affected the other positively, and she emphasizes the power of being open to finding the right choice in unexpected places. She notes that it’s never too late to learn, she defines the Say-Yes-And-Figure-It-Out-Later Mindset, and she shares the benefits of the student mindset. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * The student mindset* The power of saying yes* How traveling has affected Jen’s life and journey* Being open to finding the right choice in unexpected places* Why you’re not too old to learn more* The Say-Yes-And-Figure-It-Out-Later Mindset* The benefits of the student mindset The Guest: Dr. Jen Mott has been with Cincinnati Circus Company since 2006 as a juggler, stilt-walker, balloon artist, and fire performer. During that time, she graduated with her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education for Spanish and completed her Master’s program in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Cincinnati.   Additionally, in 2020 Dr. Mott defended her dissertation on Teacher Perseverance research in order to complete a Doctorate in Leadership Studies at Xavier University. She has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Educational Administration program there as well, teaching future educators leadership skills and capacity. While Cincinnati Circus Company has been her consistent weekend and summer job for nearly twenty years, Dr. Mott has continued to serve the students and staff of Greater Cincinnati in a variety of capacities.  She has been a Spanish teacher, ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher, and most recently moved into school administration. For the past five years she has served as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Cincinnati area high schools and middle schools. In addition to her daily duties in the community that she serves, Dr. Mott has performed at a multitude of school and outside organization presentations. Specific topics most commonly presented about have included keynote presentations on how to Juggle Our Big Potential, and/or breakout workshops where participants get hands-on training on how to juggle and/or make balloon animals in an effort to bring levity to the workplace, teach unique skills, demonstrate that it's never too late to learn something new and encourage people to harness the potential within themselves. In her free time, Dr. Mott can be found planning trips, booking flights, and traveling across the country and internationally. Pre-pandemic she traveled to 10 countries on 40 flights in 2019 alone! She is passionate about adventure, new experiences & cultures, and continually learning along the journey. MCS Staff Opening Day 2021 Resources Mentioned: * LinkedIn –

“If you open your mind, there are lessons EVERYWHERE”Paul Daniels Jr. Paul joins me to share how he developed the concept of peripheral thinking, what it is, and the lessons we can learn from considering the periphery. We discuss how dyslexia has impacted his life, both personally and professionally, the unique set of ‘super skills’ that come naturally to people with dyslexia, and how non-dyslexic individuals can learn them. We discuss the difference between conventional thinking and peripheral thinking and how peripheral thinkers often look at a problem or circumstance through a different lens. Paul also shares an exercise you can do to achieve peripheral awareness and how it can help you strengthen your peripheral thinking skills. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * How Paul developed the concept of peripheral thinking* The set of ‘super skills’ that are innate to people with dyslexia and how non-dyslexic individuals can learn them* The difference between conventional thinking and peripheral thinking* Keeping your mind open to new – and different – possibilities* The core of innovation* How to develop your ‘super skill’ muscles* An exercise to achieve peripheral awareness* How learning to tap into a positive state of mind helps you become more aware of your surroundings and possibilities The Guest: Paul Daniels Jr.is a keynote speaker, board advisor, and the Chief Revenue Officer at Intelligent Contacts, a communication and payment software company. He is also the founder and CEO of Peripheral Thinkers™, a collaborative think-tank for entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to learn, share, and apply lessons to propel their companies beyond obstacles to change the trajectory of industries worldwide. Paul is also a contributing author of the book: Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs. His influence as an executive, entrepreneur, advisor, inventor, author, and speaker spans 40 years, two dozen industries, 27 countries, and more than $2.3-billion in new annual revenue. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Advertising from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a degree in Strategy and Leadership from Harvard Business School. Resources Mentioned: * PeripheralThinkers Website* Paul Daniels Jr. Website* Paul Daniels Jr. Speaking at your next event: https://www.pauldanielsjr.com/hold-the-date or www.pauldanielsjr.com/contact* Email: paul@pauldanielsjr.com* Paul Daniels Jr. on LinkedIn Other Related Episodes: * Focus to Succeed (with Omar Zenhom)* Focus Without Focus* Unfocus To Focus

“Often, people don’t take the time for self-care because they feel selfish, so they are always in the last bit of patience and the last piece of energy. When they start to recognize that by taking care of themselves, they have much more to give others, that is when the magic really starts to happen.”Ana Melikian In this episode, Melinda and I talk about how happiness and self-care go hand in hand. I point out that if we do not prioritize ourselves, we will never be our best selves, nor will we have enough to give others. We explore the research-based idea that the path to happiness is not sacrifice and self-denial. We point out that, as coaches, we need to lead by example and practice what we preach, and prioritizing ourselves, and our needs is at the top of the list. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * How does self-care relate to happiness?* What constitutes self-care, and why is it important?* Choosing happiness even when everything is not going your way* How choosing happiness opens up new possibilities* The consequences of denying self-care* The Happiness Fallacy This episode is a rebroadcast of an interview between Melinda and me that was previously aired on her podcast. This is done with explicit consent from the amazing team behind “Just Between Coaches.” Let's support each other. Please follow their podcast wherever you are listening to this podcast. Here is the original episode with the show notes. About Melinda Cohan: Melinda Cohan is CEO of The Coaches Console, a seven-figure software, training, and coaching company that has helped more than fifty thousand coaches create profitable and thriving businesses. She is a systems expert helping coaches get over the tedious task of running their business and focus on what they love – the actual coaching of amazing clients! To make that possible, she created The Coaches Console, software that leverages the systems she created in her own coaching business — for branding, list-building, marketing, enrolling clients, creating amazing client experiences, and more. All of that is integrated into one cohesive platform. She and her team blend coaching with training to help you create a clear and realistic path to sustainable results. In her book “The Confident Coach,” she shares her insider's view of the coaching industry: every kind of coach, every kind of business model, every kind of challenge and solution, and every shift in the coaching industry. She shares this insight with the audience so they can take the complexity out of their coaching business and confidently turn their passion and talent into a profitable business they love. Resources Mentioned: * Mirasee* Coaches Console* Just Between Coaches Podcast Expand what's possible!

“A community sits at the center of how we do this: how we go through life together and how we learn from other people’s stories, experiences, and ideas; how we tackle things that we didn’t think were possible; how we find meaning and purpose from being a part of something bigger than ourselves.”Gina Bianchini Today, Gina Bianchini joins me to talk about how to create thriving and successful communities. She explains why social media isn’t a community and offers her insight on how to identify a real community. She shares an example of a thriving community and explains why just about everything can be traced back to community. Gina discusses what it really means to be a social animal and talks about Mighty Networks, explaining what it is and why it’s needed. She points out that human beings aren’t one-size-fits-all, and neither should be communities. She also talks about the community formula. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Defining community* Why social media is not a community* How to identify a community* Why it all comes back to community* What it means to be a social animal* The mission of Mighty Networks* The community formula The Guest: Gina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks. Her mission at Mighty Networks is to usher in a new era of creative business built on community. Mighty serves “creators with a purpose” selling experiences, relationships, and expertise to their members via community, content, online courses, and subscription commerce–all offered in one place under the creator’s brand. Before Mighty Networks, Gina and Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen launched Ning, a pioneering global platform for creating niche social networks. Under her leadership, Ning grew to ~100 million people in 300,000 active social networks across subcultures, professional networks, entertainment, politics, and education. In addition to Mighty Networks, Gina serves as a board director of TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA), a $3 billion dollar broadcast and digital media company, and served as a board director of Scripps Networks (NASDAQ: SNI), a $12 billion dollar public company which owns HGTV, The Food Network, and The Travel Channel that merged with Discovery Communications in 2018. Gina and Mighty Networks have been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. She has appeared on Charlie Rose, CNBC, and CNN. She grew up in Cupertino, California, graduated with honors from Stanford University, started her career in the nascent High Technology Group at Goldman, Sachs & Co., and received her M.B.A. from Stanford Business School. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Gina Bianchini on LinkedIn * Learn more about Mighty Networks HERE * Slow AF Run Club Expand what's possible!

“Every company is in the wellness business, whether they know it or not.” Jennifer Norman Today, Jennifer joins me to talk about beauty. She defines what it means to be beautiful and explains why she started The Human Beauty Movement. Jennifer notes the importance of creating good role models and safe spaces, and she emphasizes the power of self-care. She offers her thoughts on B Corp and shares the triple bottom line of running a business well. She also shares the story behind her SuperCaptainBraveMan series, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and the need to encourage asking questions. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * All about The Human Beauty Movement* The importance of creating better role models and safe spaces* The importance of self-care* Jennifer’s thoughts on B-Corps* The triple bottom line of running a business* The SuperCaptainBraveMan* Why we need to normalize asking questions The Guest: Jennifer Norman possesses over 20 years of marketing, management, and leadership experience in consumer products, beauty care, and natural products industries. Her work experience ranges from major brands such as L'Oreal, Victoria's Secret, and Neutrogena to premium indie brands such as Stila Cosmetics, Honest Beauty and Derma E. Jennifer is passionate about diversity appreciation, humanitarianism, and inspiring others to be their most exceptional selves. In her most recent move, she has founded The Human Beauty Movement and Humanist Beauty to foster radical inclusion and people/planet wellness in the beauty/lifestyle industries. Additionally, Ms. Norman is the author and publisher of the award-winning children's picture book series The Adventures of SuperCaptainBraveMan, which promotes early-age friendship, kindness, and understanding of individuals presenting physical or neurological differences. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn* The Human Beauty Movement* Humanist Beauty* SuperCaptainBraveMan* WeTheChange* B-Corp Expand what's possible!

“It’s not the fear that matters; it’s what you do when you are scared that matters.”Kim Campbell Today, Kim joins me to share her story and what she’s learned from it. She shares why she decided to become a fighter pilot and talks about her experience as one of the few female fighter pilots at the time. Kim talks about when her airplane was hit by a missile over Baghdad, sharing what it was like in the moment and what she took from the experience afterward. She talks about the importance of a wingman and explains why we need a wingman culture. She defines the fighter pilot mindset, and she shares her thoughts on the power of small acts of courage. She points out that it’s easy to blame an individual when someone goes wrong, but it’s the leader’s job to set the precedent of tracking down and learning from the problem’s root cause. She also discusses the importance of showing the human side of leadership. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Stories of a fighter pilot* The importance of a wingman culture* The power of small acts of courage* Tracking down the root cause of a problem* Having the courage to show the human side of leadership The Guest: Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad. Kim is a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy. As a Marshall Scholar, she earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of London and a Master of Arts in International Security Studies from the University of Reading in England. Kim’s Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a Group Commander, responsible for over 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy issues. She also served as the Air Force Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a pre-eminent think tank promoting international leadership and engagement. During her time as a fellow, Kim participated in strategy sessions with ministers of defense, military leaders, and CEOs. Most recently, Kim served as the Director, the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy, responsible for the professional development of faculty and staff and reinforcing character and leadership programs within the 4,000-member Cadet Wing. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Kim: website | LinkedIn | Victory Strategies* Subscribe to Kim's YouTube...

    “Mindfulness is not about stopping anything. There’s no stopping. It’s just noticing our thoughts—with compassion, with non-judgment.” Harriet Stein   Today, Harriet joins me to share her story and talk about what she does. She explains why mindfulness is for you—even if you don’t think so. We talk about the concept of monkey mind, and she urges you to take control of your mind. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding multitasking, and she discusses why your relationship with the past is probably determining too many of your actions and perspectives. She explains what beginner’s mind is, and she distinguishes between planning and worrying. Finally, she notes the hallmarks of mindfulness.     This Week on The Mindset Zone: ● Harriet’s story● Why mindfulness is for you● Monkey mind● Taking control of your mind● Deciding not to multitask● Our relationship with the past● Beginner’s mind● Planning vs worrying● Compassion and letting go   The Guest: Harriet Stein understands the unique challenges that businesses face today. An inspirational teacher and professional speaker, Harriet is passionate about speaking to organizations of all sizes about how a culture of mindfulness can reduce stress, increase performance, lower healthcare costs, and boost morale. Harriet’s Mindfulness programs teach essential skills through hands-on instruction that provides practical tools for achieving a more fulfilling and productive life. Harriet is the creator of Take a Pause, the award-winning international Mindfulness training program that won first place in Impact on the Organization and second place in Innovation and Creativity at Sindusfarma’s Boomerang Awards, which recognize the best-in-class training and development programs in the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil. She has extensive experience teaching Mindful practices and strategies at Fortune 500 companies to improve corporate culture. During her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, she used her expertise and passion to directly instruct more than 5,000 worldwide employees on the practice of Mindfulness through engaging presentations and at leadership summits. Mixing research and science with levity and fun, Harriet’s proven strategies teach tangible ways to live in the present and be accessible, both professionally and personally. Learn how to reduce stress and create space in your life to accomplish what you want to achieve – more creativity, more efficiency, or just a better night’s sleep! Harriet’s first teacher was Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and she completed extensive professional training at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This advanced training, interwoven with her background as a Registered Nurse and her Master of Science degree in Health Administration, is foundational to the compassion and purpose she brings to her Mindfulness teaching and practice.     Resources Mentioned: * Harriet’s LinkedIn * BigToeInTheWater.com

“[Information] is a great way of expanding your horizons of what’s possible…but it’s not very good for developing competence.” –Danny Iny     Today, Danny joins me to talk about the different ways to learn. He discusses his love-hate relationship with formal education and talks about the different powers and limitations of information. He notes that formal education is a misfit for more people than we generally suppose, and he shares his definition of learning. He lists the three steps of a learning journey and talks about the pros and cons of online learning. He explains why not to disregard online learning as ineffective right away, he talks about the hybrid approaches to learning, and he offers his insight on succeeding (and not just trying) outside of your comfort zone.     This Week on The Mindset Zone: * The powers and limitations of information * The power of failure * Danny’s love-hate relationship with formal education * A definition of learning * The three steps of a learning journey * Why you shouldn’t be too quick to conclude that online learning doesn’t work * Hybrid courses * Succeeding beyond your comfort zone   The Guest: Danny Iny (@DannyIny) is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and best-selling author of nine published books, including Teach Your Gift,  Leveraged Learning, Teach and Grow Rich, The Audience Revolution, and Engagement from Scratch!. He is the host of the Business Reimagined Podcast and the creator of the acclaimed Course Builder’s Laboratory training program, which provides all the instruction, coaching, and support that entrepreneurs need to build and launch a profitable online course. He is an advocate for the positive power of failures. Back in 2011, he started Firepole Marketing with less than nothing. In just a few short years, he transformed Firepole Marketing into Mirasee and grew the business to multiple-seven figures in revenue. Together with his talented wife and business partner, he now leads a team of 30+ people around the world who are on a mission to support a very special global community of 100,000+ loyal and inspired entrepreneurs. Danny has maintained a passionate commitment to learning and transparency, freely sharing lessons learned from great successes, major challenges, and even his personal life to support the online entrepreneurial community as a teacher, speaker, trainer, and advisor to many of the top leaders in our industry. His study, research, and unflagging drive over the years have culminated in his latest work, Leveraged Learning, which aims to sow the seed of education’s transformation in the coming years. Leveraged Learning shares the opportunity and transmits the vision to those who will boldly rise up and claim it.     Resources Mentioned: * Danny’s LinkedIn * Mirasee.com * Business Reimagined Podcast * Leveraged Learning by Danny Iny * Effortless: The Counter-Intuitive Business Growth Formula by Danny Iny – *

“Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world.”Vered Kogan Today, Vered joins me to talk about resilience. She shares practical tips for resilience and explains why we resemble batteries. She notes that, when your battery is depleted, you can’t be at your best. She shares her practical tips for keeping your battery full and stopping leaks. She notes that any change involves grief, emphasizes the power of labeling how you feel, talks about the four domains of resilience, explains the meaning and importance of coherence, and guides us through a Quick Coherence Technique. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Vered’s definition of resilience* Practical tips for resilience* Why we resemble batteries* Practical tips for keeping your inner battery full, and how to stop a leak* The power of labeling how you feel* The four domains of resilience* The meaning of coherence* The Quick Coherence Technique The Guest: Vered Kogan is a leading mindset and resilience expert with expertise in helping individuals and teams release the mental and emotional obstacles that prevent them from adapting effectively to change. She is an Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation and holds numerous other professional credentials, such as being a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy®, and HeartMath, as well as being a certified practitioner of other leading modalities such as Rapid Transformational Therapy®, Psych-K®, and Havening® Techniques. Vered is the Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute, a global training and coaching organization specializing in helping leaders and teams successfully navigate change. Her firm offers a variety of programs and courses on topics such as Mindset, Resilience, and Change Management to help you and your team thrive in an increasingly complex world. Resources Mentioned: * Follow Vered’s Podcast “The Mindset Game”* Connect with Vered Kogan: LinkedIn | Website* Other resources:* HeartMath* Inner Balance Sensor* Mood Meter App Other Related Episodes: * Negative Emotions Are Good Expand what's possible!

“We cannot force positivity. Yet, we can create conditions that facilitate positive emotions to happen.”Ana Melikian In The How of Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky introduces the concept of the Happiness Pie. She explains that, while research suggests that 50% of our well-being is determined by our genetics, only 10% is determined by life circumstances. The remaining 40% can be determined by intentional activity—what we think and what we do. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * The Happiness Pie* Why happiness doesn’t have to be a goal; it can be a way of life* Happiness as a choice* Positive Psychology* The 5 components that allow us to flourish* The history of the theory of positivity* The danger of toxic positivity The Host: Ana Melikian has a Ph.D. in Psychology and 20+ years of experience working on human potential. Her keynote, “The Happiness Fallacy” re-envisions and revitalizes how we think about and work with happiness for personal and collective good. Learn more about her at anamelikian.com Resources Mentioned: * The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky* Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl* Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being Paperback by Martin E.P. Seligman* Positivity by Barbara L. Fredrickson* Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy by Whitney Goodman Expand what's possible!

“Are you really solving a big problem, or do you have a solution that’s in search of a problem?“ —Marcia Dawood Today, Marcia joins me to share her story and her advice. She talks about why most companies don’t make it and shares how she minimized the risks associated with startups. She shares the questions you should be asking yourself about your startup, as well as tips on what investors love to see. She emphasizes the importance of a flexible mindset, explains why an investor’s “No” doesn’t always mean “No,” and shares why you should ask for advice if you want money, and vice versa. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Why most companies don’t make it * Why Marcia’s work is important to her * Investing in women-led companies * Minimizing the risk in startups * The importance of knowing how to do a lot with a little * Why the best founders know what they don’t know * The marks of a successful leader * The importance of flexibility * Why, if you want money or advice, you should ask for the other The Guest: Marcia Dawood is an investor in over 200 early-stage private companies. In addition to her own investing, she is a Venture Partner with the international firm, Mindshift Capital (focused on the US and MENA regions) and a part of the investment committee for Next Wave Impact Fund. She also serves as a board member and advisor to Zive and Misfits Bakehouse. SheEO is an organization Marcia actively supports. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of the Angel Capital Association (ACA). The ACA is the professional society for angel investors in the US and globally.  Marcia also is a founding member and current chair of the Growing Women’s Capital group building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies. She received an MBA from the Global Executive program at UNC’s Kenan Flagler’s School of Business, OneMBA.   Resources Mentioned: * Follow Marcia’s Podcast here.   * Connect with Marcia Dawood: LinkedIn | Website * Other resources: Mindshift Capital | Angel Capital Association Expand what's possible!

“My intent is not to shame or blame. My intent is to create awareness.”CB Bowman Today, CB joins me to redefine courage. She explains that our classic understanding of courage is too lofty and unattainable and that the real thing is much more down-to-earth. She gives examples of everyday tasks that take courage and defines courage as the ability to act despite adversaries and despite supporters. She notes the importance of creating awareness, and she posits that everyone holds responsibility for how what they say comes across to others. She also introduces her 6-step process of courage. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Redefining courage* The different parts of the world we live in that require courage* The importance of being aware of how your actions come across to others* The 6-step process of courage The Guest: Meet CB Bowman, MBA, the host of the “Courage: To Leap & Lead” videocast & podcast. CB is a Certified Master Corporate Executive Coach with 20+ years of experience working in marketing, coaching, and branding. Her keynote, “The Courage to Leap & Lead” inspires others to go for the gold by finding courage through simple solutions to complex problems, by re-envisioning how we think about courage in terms of profitability, and a willingness to see failure as a success. CB was named one of the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2022 by Leadershum; Top 50 Coaches in the World by Thinkers50; Global Gurus also named her as one of the top 15 experts in branding and ranked by Marshall Goldsmith Top Global Coaches as the #1 coach for increasing the quality of coaching. She is also a Member of MG100. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with CB Bowman: LinkedIn | Website* Book recommendation: It's the Little Things: Everyday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, and Divide the Races by Lena Williams* Related Mindset Zone episode:* Ana Talks mindsets with CB Bowman Expand what's possible!

“You’ll never have it perfect. You just have to jump in sometimes with as much knowledge as you have, and go from there.“Debbie Allen Today, Debbie returns to the show to share her story—in particular, the story of how she got on the Howard Stern Show. She talks about how to toot your own horn and stand up for yourself and shares the story of how she challenged Howard on the air. She notes the value of asking: what do I have to lose? She also shares what she learned about entrepreneurship with and from her dad in his successes and failures. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Debbie’s story of being on the Howard Stern Show* Standing up for yourself* The value of asking what you have to lose* Lessons in entrepreneurship* Why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect moment to jump in The Guest: The World’s #1 Authority on Expert Positioning, Debbie Allen—AKA The Expert of Experts—is an internationally recognized business growth and market positioning expert. She has been a professional speaker and business mentor for 25 years and has presented before thousands of people in 28 countries. Debbie is a bestselling author of 9 books including Confessions of Shameless Self-Promoters and Success is Easy. She also hosts the Access to Experts Podcast, is VIP Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and is an award-winning entrepreneur who has built and sold numerous million-dollar companies in diverse industries. She has appeared on the Howard Stern Show. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Debbie Allen: Website | LinkedIn* Two of Debbie's books:* Confessions of Shameless Self-Promoters* Success Is Easy: Shameless No-Nonsense Strategy to Win in Business* Related Mindset Zone episodes:* Success is Easy with Debbie Allen* Growth Mindset – Yes, We Can Learn It Expand what's possible!

“Not everybody is willing to do that work, but until we really stand for ourselves and for what is real-unconditional love-all the other changes will be very hard-pressed to stick.”Clementina Esposito Today, Clementina joins me to share her story. We discuss the no-win situation many women find themselves in, talk about the power of dress, and explore how to create a space to talk about gender equality. We note the importance of getting rid of shame and blame, discuss the power of curiosity, and emphasize the importance of being patient and accepting when stories are shared. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Finding your way out of a no-win situation* Creating a space to talk about gender equality* The nuances of the gender conversation* Getting rid of shame and blame* The power of curiosity in constant learning* The importance of patience and acceptance The Guest: Clementina Esposito is the founder of The Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone, everyone values the power of a well-told story, and ugly truths become beautiful in “the end.”  She teaches Authors and Entrepreneurs at the intersection of business, health, and spirituality to find their voice, speak their truth, and heal the wounds that keep them from expressing themselves. Equally and rigorously trained in business and creative writing, Clementina was an English professor for 20 years before starting her own business. Her deep reverence for the coupling of story and strategy is what energizes the results-driven, intellectually sound, emotionally resonant, and instinctively true-to-voice content she helps clients create. Skilled at delivering feedback with energy and passion that makes the next steps clear, Clementina helps the people who work with her stay the course to excellence while making much more efficient use of time, energy, and emotion in the process. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Clementina Esposito on LinkedIn* Visit her website at clementinacollective.com* Read her article Open Letter Ms. Wenger #Ilooklikeanengineer Expand what's possible!

“You can’t grow your business without growing yourself.”Flip Brown Today, Flip joins me to talk about supportive confrontation. He notes that, contrary to popular belief, confrontation can be a good thing. He points out that no one can make a person feel anything, and he distinguishes between happiness and other similar states such as contentment or fulfillment. He defines business culture and explores what’s behind the Great Resignation. He shares what James Taylor said about the secret to life, and he discusses the importance of taking care of our planet. This Week on The Mindset Zone: * Supportive confrontation* Why confrontation can be a good thing* Why no one can make you feel anything* The importance of working from the presupposition that everyone has good intent* Happiness vs. contentment vs. fulfillment* Business culture and what people look for in it* The Great Resignation* The importance of taking care of the planet The Guest: Flip Brown is the founder and owner of Business Culture Consultants and the author of Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor without Driving Yourself Nuts. Flip’s work is based on the belief that our work can serve to unlock our human potential and produce greater meaning and fulfillment. He assists his business and individual clients to help them see, change, and integrate their patterns of communication, interaction, and behavior. He draws from his extensive experience over five major careers in business, nonprofit management, psychology, teaching, and coaching. He also incorporates being a craftsman, musician, and gardener. Flip subscribes to the philosophy that business should be a force for good, and his company is a Certified B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He loves his job. Resources Mentioned: * Connect with Flip Brown on LinkedIn* Visit his website at businesscultureconsultants.com/* Read his article The Art of Supportive Confrontation* Buy his book Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor without Driving Yourself Nuts Expand what's possible!