Matters of Influence

Are you longing for more beyond your current circumstances?To have more? Do more? Be more? Give more? These vital questions form the heart of 'Becoming More', a game changing exploration by Dianna Kokoszka, an award-winning Entrepreneur, former CEO and business leader. In this episode we explore the author of "Becoming More" Dianna Kokoszka how her book came about and what readers can expect from the book. ORDER YOUR ADVANCED COPY HERE!

The definition for resilience reads the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. Grit is defined as courage and resolve; strength of character. Those definition describe our guest Matt "Brutal" Gruidl as he shares his story of resilience and how it has lead him to success in his life. Matt currently serves as the co-leader for Keller Williams Realty Internationals KW Military Community.

Tim Elmore is a Leadership and Next Generation Expert. He is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of working along side Dr. John Maxwell. Dr Elmore has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, USA Today, Washington Post and CNN Headline News. He is author of 35 books and in this podcast we discuss why the topic of generational diversity is important in our professional and personal lives. "A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage" by Dr. Tim Elmore   Website to Order – www.newdiversitybook.com Website Includes Bonus Content from Tim and FREE Generational Intelligence Assessment

In this episode we interview Miss Val on her passion for creating champions in life and not just in the gym.  See below for a complete bio and to purchase her book. DOWNLOAD SHOW NOTES HERE Valorie Kondos Field, aka Miss Val, as she’s affectionately known by the scores of champion gymnasts she’s coached over her career—has no background in gymnastics. She never tumbled, flipped, or played any type of organized sport. And yet she became a legendary, hall of fame coach, through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering care for the overall well-being of her athletes. Head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team, Miss Val was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The four-time “National Coach of the Year” was recently named “West Region Coach” of the Year, Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach. Crediting her mentor, legendary basketball coach John Wooden, and the Olympians and athletes with whom she’s worked, Miss Val’s success is due to her extraordinary leadership and mentorship of young student-athletes, and the way in which she uses gymnastics as an avenue through which to teach valuable life lessons. In her book, LIFE IS SHORT, DON’T WAIT TO DANCE, Miss Val shares personal stories, anecdotes and lessons learned throughout the 37-year career of a dancer/choreographer turned athletic coach. She shares stories about the Olympians and athletes with whom she’s worked, explains how her diagnosis with breast cancer actually turned into one of the best years of her life, and expounds on how she shaped her UCLA Gymnastics program as a life skills class. For Miss Val, it’s not about winning and losing, it’s about choreographing your life< and owning the choices you make. Miss Val is a dynamic speaker and choreographer. She lights up a crowd with her enthusiasm and zest for life, and mesmerizes audiences with her spectacular ability to entertain. And, as a newly retired head coach, she’s ready to spread her joy even further.

In our first episode for season five you are bringing you a Magical interview with Alyce Dailey, coach, mom and author.  To learn more about Alyce and the community of MAGIC MOM's you can join the her group on FB.  To get your copy of Alyce's book The Magic Mom click here .

In the episode we are starting a series called Stories Matter in which we will be bringing you stories of individuals with a powerful message.  We all have a story and that story needs to be shared and told.  Too often we don't really see the courage, genius or power of our own story.  This episode is the story of Nancy Ormon with a message of hope.  We encourage you to go deeper with Nancy and her story with her book "Stronger than I Thought" which is available on amazon and go to her website for a workbook companion.  www.nancyormon.com

In this episode Terrie and I are discussing how the impact of the last two years through an extended, world wide traumatic time has had on us as leaders.  We hope this episode will create the awareness on how we are not just tired, we are depleted and so are our people.  As a result we need to lean in and evaluate where we are in all areas of our life.  What values may have shifted and what do we need to be replenished.  

SPECIAL Edition of MOI with guest Linda McKissack.  Terrie interviews Linda on the topic of Wealth Building.  See more on Linda at her website https://lindamckissack.com/

We are brining out the Unstoppable Matters interview with Cheiri Lowry from the vault for new reasons.  Being Unstoppable is an on-going journey and during this season of so much change and uncertainty we need to continue to be Unstoppable.  The second reason is Cheiri has release now her third book which is another children book.   Check it out all of Cheiri's books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cheiri+lowry&i=stripbooks&crid=Y9NGTYY6TVC&sprefix=cheiri+%2Cstripbooks%2C420&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_7_ts-doa-p

In this episode we define values, the impact they have on our lives and how are goals should be in alignment and helps us achieve our values. We lay out some simple tasks to help you identify if you goals are in alignment with your true self and values.

Are you suffering from goal fatigue?  We discuss what goal fatigue, the signs and symptoms of goal fatigue and the cycle's an organization or team goes through and how goals change depending on which phase or cycle your team or organization is in.

In this kick off to the New Year 2022; we share a practice on selecting a word for the year.  

Is your business at risk of being sued?  In the episode we talk with Brett Trembly from Miami that walks us through the 5 Danger Zones that every business owner, small or large needs to explore to identify your exposure.  One Ill-advised lawsuit can put everything at risk. You can learn more about Brett and his law firm HERE   To order his book The Danger Zone SHOW NOTES

What causes some people to rise to meteoric levels of success fueled by unstoppable peak performance, passion, phenomenal relationships and sustain that success over a lifetime?  With our special guest Cheiri Lowry, Professional Coach, Mentor, Rock Star and author, we explore some the 8 key foundations to being unstoppable. SHOW NOTES You can order Cheiri's book You Are Unstoppable here.

At the request of our listeners, we dig deeper on the topic of boundaries.  Specifically we dig into the how boundaries help you and what not having boundaries can do.   SHOW NOTES  

Are you prisoner to consumerism?  Do you wear your money or does your money work for you?  We had the pleasure of interviewing friend, leader and author of "Down Home Money" a Best Seller on the topic of financial freedom.  You don't want to miss the nuggets on this episode.  You'll learn simple steps towards financial freedom and having a life by design.  Make sure you order the book and/or checkout the tools from the Down Home Money website.   Click for SHOW NOTES To order your copy of Down Home Money website:  https://downhomemoney.com/  Click for video's Down Home Money Youtube Channel

Boundaries while a simple concept and yet it's not easy.  We will either set up boundaries purposely or they will be done by default and remember we teach people how to treat us.  Remember, boundaries are good and necessary for healthy relationships. Boundaries let people know what behaviors make you want to be around them and what behaviors are simply not acceptable to you. Boundaries let other people know how you expect to be treated.

Evoke - calling forth.  How can we can call forth your awareness that leads to understanding and then change.  We discuss what the awareness looks like for us and give you a few strategies on how and why you would want to create for yourself

The 2020 has left many if not all of us experiencing some degree of trauma.  Specifically if you are in any kind of leadership it is vital that you raise your awareness for yourself and the leads others.  In this episode we define trauma and outline how to identify if you have or are experiencing a trauma.  We will give you steps and strategies in how to heal yourself and then how to be available and assist others in their healing.

We reflect on the year of 2020 and how the process of reflecting moves us forward.  Great lessons for learning and growth.