The Positivity Effect | Daily chats on positive thinking

The Voice Of Tim Paige Tim Paige is a father and husband first and foremost. He is also the voice behind the intro of The Positivity Effect. Some of Tim’s many talents include: years of experience in the podcasting world, touring with a band that had the opportunity to play on MTV and some of the biggest festival stages such as Bamboozle and Warped Tour. Tim is a successful voice over actor and has had his work featured with companies like Disney, AT&T, The Travel Channel, UFC, Expedia, Honda and so much more. Tim’s voice can be heard on many popular podcasts today including yours truly, The Positivity Effect. Tim is not ashamed at calling himself a nerd and loves his Syracuse sports. I had the opportunity of meeting Tim last year and he’s a real standup guy. Today he’s here to tell us about his history as a voice over actor and we get into some of the psychology of language and how, when used properly, subtext can drive emotion. CLICK HERE to learn more about Tim’s voice over work Tim’s twitter handle: @TimThePaige On today’s episode we discuss:  Tim’s main focus: his family The importance of presence and not feeling guilty How to pick up on subtext in language How and why text messages are misunderstood Why we need to be careful with how we interpret work emails How everything stems back to good communication Why selling is not a dirty word Tim demonstrates some of his voice overs The power of singing when coupled with emotion  Wisdom Nuggets: “voice over is not about your voice, it’s about the meaning you put behind the words” – Tim Paige Tim’s impact: He wants to be remembered for being a father that loved his kid more than anything in the world and a husband that did everything he could to make his wife’s life better Tomorrow we chat with Michael Kirchhubel about hard work and how it’s never to late (or early) to start a business online – stay tuned!!

The Power Of Subtext Tim Paige is a father and husband first and foremost. He is also the voice behind the intro of The Positivity Effect. Some of Tim’s many talents include: years of experience in the podcasting world, touring with a band that had the opportunity to play on MTV and some of the biggest festival stages such as Bamboozle and Warped Tour. Tim is a successful voice over actor and has had his work featured with companies like Disney, AT&T, The Travel Channel, UFC, Expedia, Honda and so much more. Tim’s voice can be heard on many popular podcasts today including yours truly, The Positivity Effect. Tim is not ashamed at calling himself a nerd and loves his Syracuse sports. I had the opportunity of meeting Tim last year and he’s a real standup guy. Today he’s here to tell us about his history as a voice over actor and we get into some of the psychology of language and how, when used properly, subtext can drive emotion. CLICK HERE to learn more about Tim’s voice over work Tim’s twitter handle: @TimThePaige On today’s episode we discuss:  How Tim and his team at Make My Intro dial in on their clients needs The power of having a team How to be humble The importance of delegation How Tim found his way to voiceover work How voiceover work is a big part of our lives The power of subtext in language How we can improve our relationships by understanding subtext How language and subtext drives our emotions How the “conversation” in our head can drive our behavior  Wisdom Nuggets: “without the team, without that, I’m just a tiny little thing, with them they lift us up and we become something so much bigger” – Tim Paige “I’m not good at everything” – Tim Paige Tomorrow we chat again with Tim on the power of language and his voice over business: Make My Intro – stay tuned!!

My Heart Breathes Caitlin Hayes is a unique professional who has chosen to combine her many interests into a purpose driven life. She is a licensed New York attorney with extensive international legal know how, as well as social, cultural and marketing expertise from her varied travel and global work experiences which enhances her professional offerings to go beyond traditional lawyering into consulting, coaching and instructing. Caitlin helps her clients look beyond cultural differences and apprehensions that can be prevalent in doing business cross culturally. She maintains relationships with attorneys and agents globally as quid pro quo in orchestrating international business. Caitlin prides herself on building bridges and helping her clients develop successful businesses in the global economy, and most importantly being an instrument of peace for those with whom she works. She also: teaches, writes and inspires others to recognize inner peace as our most sacred responsibility, as that directly reflects in the world we live through her website Spiritualize Yourself.    CLICK HERE to check out Caitlin’s website: Spiritualize Yourself CLICK HERE for more information about Caitlin’s upcoming book: My Heart Breathes On today’s episode we discuss:  Practical tips to shift our minds when someone wrongs us Why don’t we give the best of ourselves to others Why we have to stop hurting ourselves so we can start helping others How to stop your mind from running away with negative emotions Caitlin’s experience with poetry and the power of how it can affect us How poetry and music can be a form of prayer Her upcoming book My Heart Breathes How change is up to you How the work you do on your emotional self reflects your spiritual self CLICK HERE for Caitlin’s radio show    Wisdom Nuggets: “The reality of really harkening a higher dimensional reality is stopping the pain. Stopping the incessant thinking of ourselves in a bad form” – Caitlin Hayes “If you want to be committed to change, you have to do the work” – Caitlin Hayes “My doctor, In my 5th c-section last year, he told me he had seen more dar tissue on their 2nd c-section. So, the emotional energy work that I have done has reflected in my physical health” – Caitlin Hayes “The first step is a choice” – Caitlin Hayes CLICK HERE for day 1 of her seven day challenge Caitlin’s Impact: She wants to be remembered for being a subtle fully embracive compassionate metamorphosis of humanity Tomorrow we chat with the voice behind the intro of the Positivity Effect – Tim Paige – stay tuned!!

Spiritualize Yourself Caitlin Hayes is a unique professional who has chosen to combine her many interests into a purpose driven life. She is a licensed New York attorney with extensive international legal know how, as well as social, cultural and marketing expertise from her varied travel and global work experiences which enhances her professional offerings to go beyond traditional lawyering into consulting, coaching and instructing. Caitlin helps her clients look beyond cultural differences and apprehensions that can be prevalent in doing business cross culturally. She maintains relationships with attorneys and agents globally as quid pro quo in orchestrating international business. Caitlin prides herself on building bridges and helping her clients develop successful businesses in the global economy, and most importantly being an instrument of peace for those with whom she works. She also: teaches, writes and inspires others to recognize inner peace as our most sacred responsibility, as that directly reflects in the world we live through her website Spiritualize Yourself.    CLICK HERE to check out Caitlin’s website: Spiritualize Yourself On today’s episode we discuss:  How to do the “inner work” on yourself How she’s able to be successful with her clients and her children How a mother can take responsibility for her family Reviewing how you react to your children Moving away from a victim mentality How to accept your past How to refocus your emotions How creativity can connect you with your spiritual side CLICK HERE for Caitlin’s radio show    Wisdom Nuggets: “I’ve always been passionate in my belief system and desire to live a life full of passion and purpose” – Caitlin Hayes CLICK HERE for day 1 of her seven day challenge Tomorrow we chat again with Caitlin on ways we can be more in touch with our spiritual self as well as some info about her upcoming poetry book ‘My Heart Breathes’ – stay tuned!!

Ms. Fierce & Fit Renee Rapetti is the creator and founder of Fierce and Fit Boutique. Her design goal is to challenge women to lead a positive, active and grateful life. They combine inspiring mantras with bright bold colors that truly motivate. Growing up on Long Island, madly in love with athletics, she was quickly pegged as a tomboy. Avoiding the negative noise, Renee continued to follow her dreams in life to become a competitive bodybuilder. For ten years of her life, she also worked in the corporate fashion industry but towards the end realized that her mission was to become an entrepreneur. Now through Fierce & Fit Renee is inspiring and empowering women every single day. Her focus of bodybuilding has shifted to build up others now, not only herself. She is an inspiration and I’m grateful to introduce you to her. CLICK HERE to check out Renee’s website: Fierce & Fit On today’s episode we discuss:  Actionable health tips How Renee discusses nutrition with her clients Why overeating occurs When do we “fit” fitness into our plan of health improvement The importance of having a plan and accountability How building her body helped her build her business The role that fear plays in taking a risk Why Renee is continually learning  CLICK HERE to check out Amy Cuddy’s “Power Pose” Ted Talk  Wisdom Nuggets: “Have a plan” – Renee Rapetti “Inspiration is a habit” – Renee Rapetti “The energy we put out has a strange way of coming back to us multiple” – Renee Rapetti Renee’s Impact: She wants to be remembered her positivity. The good that she brings out in people and the things she sees in someone that they may not see. She sees amazing potential in the people she comes across and wants to remind them how important they are and the impact they have in this life that we only have one shot at. Tomorrow we chat Caitlin Hayes the founder of Spiritualize Yourself – stay tuned!!

The Universe Is Always Listening Renee Rapetti is the creator and founder of Fierce and Fit Boutique. Her design goal is to challenge women to lead a positive, active and grateful life. They combine inspiring mantras with bright bold colors that truly motivate. Growing up on Long Island, madly in love with athletics, she was quickly pegged as a tomboy. Avoiding the negative noise, Renee continued to follow her dreams in life to become a competitive bodybuilder. For ten years of her life, she also worked in the corporate fashion industry but towards the end realized that her mission was to become an entrepreneur. Now through Fierce & Fit Renee is inspiring and empowering women every single day. Her focus of bodybuilding has shifted to build up others now, not only herself. She is an inspiration and I’m grateful to introduce you to her. CLICK HERE to check out Renee’s website: Fierce & Fit On today’s episode we discuss:  How she got into athletics A time in her life when she was burnt out from professional bodybuilding How she started over How the judging/critiquing of professional bodybuilding weighed on her How she transitioned into giving back to others The fulfillment she has now through locking in her life’s true purpose The fuel that drives her everyday How to make a shift with your health The real “behind the scenes” of professional bodybuilding How she used the gym during a difficult time to refocus her emotions The importance of feeding your body the right way (not just talking about food)    Wisdom Nuggets: “For me, health is mind body & soul” – Renee Rapetti “Small habits support a bigger and grander lifestyle” – Renee Rapetti “The universe is always listening” – Renee Rapetti Tomorrow we chat again with Renee about some actionable health tips as well as her boutique Fierce & Fit – stay tuned!!

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The Talent Monster Since age 17, choral director Ryan Guth has stepped up to the stage with purpose. With a true passion and fire for choral music, his purpose is use that energy and love to motivate and inspire others to find their forte and step up to the podium of life on their terms. Over the years, Ryan has taught countless kids achieve results in their singing beyond what they ever imagined by constantly raising the bar and teaching them how to work smarter. Some of Ryan’s projects have been featured in media outlets such as The Huffington Post, MSNBC & PBS. Through his digital platform and the “Find Your Forte” podcast, Ryan has used those teachings and mindset to help not only choral directors but individuals who are in need of some advice on they too can “Find Their Forte”. Ryan is a personal friend and I’m honored to have him on the show. CLICK HERE to check out Ryan’s website CLICK HERE for more information about Ryan’s upcoming book: The Talent Monster On today’s episode we discuss:  The word rehearsal How to serve correctly How intimately personal music is Why classical music gets a bad “rap” How classical music is arranged His upcoming book: The Talent Monster How we all have hidden talents waiting to be unlocked Gaining awareness of your childhood conditioning If your parent, raising your awareness of your kids teachers Why do we use the label “talented” or “not talented” Why as a parent, you should be careful how you use the word “talented” with your kids Parents who push their insecurities onto their children    Wisdom Nuggets: “Good music is good music whether it’s Jay-Z, Justin Bieber or Bach” – Ryan Guth “You’re not even unlocking your true potential, until you make some inner changes to your self talk and you realize how to make these gifts for good, not evil” – Ryan Guth “Your kids spend more time at school than at home” – Ryan Guth “No one ever became poor by giving” – Anne Frank Book Recommendations: The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Mindset by Carol Dweck Talent Is Never Enough by John C Maxwell Tomorrow my beautiful fiancee Jen joins me where we are going to announce something NEW and EXCITING which will be coming to The Positivity Effect – stay tuned!!

Brand Dominance Aaron Pierson is a Digital Brand Strategist, Killer Content Creator, Filmmaker, Author and Award Winning Designer. He focuses on business solutions that encourage the promotional growth of digital entrepreneurs and content creators and specializes in devising creative ways to maximize the full potential of a client’s digital footprint. Through many creative channels and “out of the box” methods, Aaron advances his client’s brand, while maintaining marketing driven by consumer behavior. Today we dive deep into what really drives Aaron and we learn how and when he started to focus on the “creative” aspects of life. We all have creative “bone” in our body we just have to uncover it. CLICK HERE to check out Aaron’s new book! CLICK HERE to see how Aaron can help you discover your entrepreneurial voice On today’s episode we discuss:  Why we need to stop taking conversation for granted Aaron’s digital agency (identity design, brand design, brand audit) Giving opportunities to his kids through the work he does How to build a family economy Why the journey is the best part His course: The Activator (designed to help entrepreneurs create a digital brand/footprint) The power of differentiating factors His live workshop: Vitals (take what you can learn in the activator to the next level) How to make your own opportunities Taking a shot on your goals and how to break through the fear His book: Brand Dominance  Wisdom Nuggets: “People spend more time designing their grocery list than their life” – Aaron Pierson “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, I’ll spend the first four sharpening my axe” – Abraham Lincoln CLICK HERE to to listen to his podcast: Branding Like A Boss Tomorrow we are joined again by Ryan Guth where we talk about his upcoming book “The Talent Monster” and he goes deep on the power of music – stay tuned!!

An 80ft Fall & Creative Jiu Jitsu Aaron Pierson is a Digital Brand Strategist, Killer Content Creator, Filmmaker, Author and Award Winning Designer. He focuses on business solutions that encourage the promotional growth of digital entrepreneurs and content creators and specializes in devising creative ways to maximize the full potential of a client’s digital footprint. Through many creative channels and “out of the box” methods, Aaron advances his client’s brand, while maintaining marketing driven by consumer behavior. Today we dive deep into what really drives Aaron and we learn how and when he started to focus on the “creative” aspects of life. We all have creative “bone” in our body we just have to uncover it. CLICK HERE to check out Aaron’s website CLICK HERE to see how Aaron can help you discover your entrepreneurial voice On today’s episode we discuss:  An 80 ft fall off Camelback Mountain When/How Aaron discovered his true purpose (creativity & the arts) How that purpose pushed him through the good/bad experiences of life How creativity can help you process emotions How creativity can be fueled by uncertainty The power of experiences Why most people are afraid to pursue the unknown How to have the right perspective about hobbies Why Aaron’s favorite luxury is food Why there is no limit to creativity (i.e. songs) One of Aaron’s favorite musician groups: Goldfish Live The powerful connection between spirituality and creativity How a difficult time in his life wreaked havoc on his creativity    Wisdom Nuggets: With creative projects, the more senses you can tap into, the more powerful connection you will make – Aaron Pierson CLICK HERE to to listen to his podcast: Branding Like A Boss Tomorrow we chat with Aaron again and he will be joining us for the official launch day of his new brand strategy book – stay tuned!!

How He Found His “Forte” Since age 17, choral director Ryan Guth has stepped up to the stage with purpose. With a true passion and fire for choral music, his purpose is use that energy and love to motivate and inspire others to find their forte and step up to the podium of life on their terms. Over the years, Ryan has taught countless kids achieve results in their singing beyond what they ever imagined by constantly raising the bar and teaching them how to work smarter. Some of Ryan’s projects have been featured in media outlets such as The Huffington Post, MSNBC & PBS. Through his digital platform and the “Find Your Forte” podcast, Ryan has used those teachings and mindset to help not only choral directors but individuals who are in need of some advice on they too can “Find Their Forte”. Ryan is a personal friend and I’m honored to have him on the show. CLICK HERE to check out Ryan’s website On today’s episode we discuss:  Ryan’s history as a choral director turned entrepreneur How he became obsessed with the bottom line over value The damaging psychological/emotional effects of never hearing “no” Why we must be aware of our childhood conditioning Why his students saved him and shifted his mindset How Ryan transitioned into a giving mentality Safe environments and how they can stunt self development The six human needs (i.e. having certainty/uncertainty) Giving and how it always comes back to you The importance of progress and the principle of “movement” The power of REAL connection with people you know & strangers The Eye Contact experiment  Wisdom Nuggets: “it was never about me when it came to my students. It was about me in every other realm of my life” – Ryan Guth “I am most fulfilled when I help other people, that’s why I started the podcast” – Ryan Guth “The best way to be selfish is to be selfless” – Ryan Guth “No one ever became poor by giving” – Anne Frank Book Recommendations Success Principles by Jack Canfield Key To Living The Law Of Attraction by Jack Canfield Tomorrow I chat again with Ryan Guth about the power behind choral music and his upcoming book “The Talent Monster” – stay tuned!!

Focus In On Small Changes Amanda is the founder of The True Challenge, a health coach for busy entrepreneurs and the host of the How Bad Do I Want It Podcast. She has a passion to see people realize their true wealth ,which is their health. Her and her husband work as a team and have transformed  hundreds of lives over the last 4 years. They have been featured in Oxygen magazine and BodyBuilding.com and started their first business under the age of 20. CLICK HERE to check out Amanda’s company website: The True Challenge CLICK HERE for Amanda’s FREE gift On today’s episode we discuss:  Why time management is so important When do people approach Amanda for consultation Why slow changes are more powerful and effective than fast changes The importance of having the right focus Faith Amanda’s “Why” The importance of always giving massive value Gratitude  Wisdom Nuggets: “Believe in the impossible, rather than looking back and regretting it” – Amanda Bayerle “Every time we encounter someone, we give them our all” – Amanda Bayerle CLICK HERE to to listen to her podcast: How Bad Do I Want It Tomorrow I chat with a close friend, Ryan Guth of the Find Your Forte podcast – stay tuned!!

How Bad Do I Want It Amanda is the founder of The True Challenge, a health coach for busy entrepreneurs and the host of the How Bad Do I Want It Podcast. She has a passion to see people realize their true wealth ,which is their health. Her and her husband work as a team and have transformed  hundreds of lives over the last 4 years. They have been featured in Oxygen magazine and BodyBuilding.com and started their first business under the age of 20. CLICK HERE to check out Amanda’s company website: The True Challenge On today’s episode we discuss:  How Amanda started her entrepreneurial journey What drives Amanda How her and her husband’s company The True Challenge started A low point in her entrepreneurial journey How fitness and nutrition impacts our lives How her own fitness and nutrition impacted her business Amanda’s health transformation The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people Amanda’s practice to de-stress and re-focus The importance of “Just doing it”  Wisdom Nuggets: “It’s your duty, if you really have something to share with people that can change their life, it’s your duty to share it with them” – Amanda Bayerle “thats what health and fitness did for me, it completely made me who I am today and realize my true potential and realize my true potential” – Amanda Bayerle CLICK HERE to to listen to her podcast: How Bad Do I Want It Tomorrow we chat again with Amanda and learn more about The True Challenge – stay tuned!!

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Money And Trust Niki Puri is a director at Per-ee PuriCassar AG, a Swiss asset management company based in Zurich. In 2014 the company launched The Duomo Initiative, a division that is committed to mentoring and helping clients understand the financial markets and trade independently using unique methods developed at PuriCassar. Prior to forming the company with Dr. Alexander Cassar, Niki had a background working in banking in London, specifically dealing with Ultra HNWI’s. He’s here today to teach us about money and how we should be using it in our lives. CLICK HERE to check out Niki’s website: The Duomo Initiative On today’s episode we discuss:  Trust with financial advisors Trust with money within your relationships The Duomo Initiative Niki’s ideal client Compound Interest Niki’s “Your Success Academy”   Wisdom Nuggets: “Your time can’t be refunded, you can’t earn more time” – Niki Puri “Money can be refunded, it can be working for you to make more money” – Niki Puri “That I helped people achieve the potential that they had inside of them” – Niki Puri Niki’s Impact: He wants to be remembered for an individual who helped people achieve the potential that they always had inside them. Book Recommendation: Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason Join us tomorrow for a new Fireside Chat