A New Direction

Accountable Leadership is not for Everyone As the leader, you are responsible for everything! You are accountable for the decisions that you make, or don't make. You will be held accountable for the decisions your team makes, or doesn't make. Even more, you will be held accountable for the failures, while giving your team the credit for the wins. You are accountable for your hires. If they work out, great! If they don't...you are on the hook for them. You will be responsible for innovation and creativity as a leader. If the business is not innovative or creative...it's on You! This doesn't sound like it is much fun to be a leader. Well, the fact is, all that accountability can be very rewarding as you remain curious and build into the lives of your people. In this episode of A New Direction, we are joined by former CEO of Tipperary Sales Inc., current Executive Coach and Best-selling author Martha Brown. As she gives practical guidance to leaders at any stage, from her latest book, "It's On You!" Martha Brown's book, "It's On You! Empowerment for Leaders Seeking the Highest Level of Personal Satisfaction and Corporate Success" is a fantastic read from a former CEO who knows how to grow her business and increase profitability. It's on you! It is a self-described guide for emerging and aspiring CEO's and leaders, and the book does not disappoint. I walked away from the book with three in-depth insights from Martha Brown and "It's on You!"  A leader needs to be Strong, Accountable, and Compassionate.  And when you can combine those things successfully, you will have been a great leader. Martha addresses a number of leadership issues from "owning your team", to "creativity and innovation", to "having the hard conversations" to "making sure you have time for you"...and so much more! It's on You! is not a leadership philosophy book. This book has also built in at the end of every chapter, a moment to reflect on where you are at in your leadership, and then a "Step Into Action" section, where she gives you actionable ideas to improve. Simply a great leadership book.  I think it is a must-read.  Get your copy here! Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction! Zoundy is the ultimate game-changer for authors, publishers, and professionals in the audiobook space. With its cutting-edge marketing, customization, and specialty market sales tools, Zoundy helps you maximize your audiobook’s reach and revenue. Whether you’re launching your first audiobook, scaling your catalog, or leveraging your audiobook to market other products and services, Zoundy simplifies the process while unlocking unlimited opportunities. Visit Zoundy.com/Jay and be sure to use the promo code JAY25 to unlock special savings.” And… Linda Craft Team, REALTORS, for 40 years they have been known as the “Legends of Customer Service”. They have helped people from all over find the right professional to sell or buy their home. And if you are located in the greater Raleigh – Durham – Research Triangle Park (RTP) area stop in and get a bottle of water and learn more…head on over to www.LindaCraft.com for more details Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What are the Benefits for YOU? Growth & Profitability Increased Teamwork Mindset Growth Increased Resilience Enhanced Leadership Skills Reduced Stress Discover Your Purpose And so much more! Click on the link, fill out the form,

Be Visionary the Navy SEAL way When we talk about leadership, we will think about a number of traits. But one trait that we often ill define in leadership is vision. Do you have vision? Are you leading with vision? What traits do you need to be a leader with vision? You may not be thinking about it, but have you considered that truly to be a leader with vision requires ethics, discipline, confidence , charisma, humor, strategic awareness and more? A leader with vision must be able to handle failure, disappointment , while at the same time making sure you are pitching your vision and getting every one in alignment. Who better to learn what it takes to be a leader with vision than a Navy SEAL, who was also a BUDs trainer and later a CEO. In this episode of A New Direction, Marty Strong joins us again, to talk about his book Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization. It promises to be one of the most enlightening and powerful episodes. Marty's Book, "Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization" is a book that will challenge you.  It is not for the faint of heart is meant to get right to the heart of being a visionary for your business. Marty starts the book in chapter one with a great title, "The Vision Thing".  Because quite honestly, we say the word, but are we truly sure we know what the word really means, and how to really implement it? What are the traits of someone who has vision.  What is required, and what do you need to learn to be a person of vision? Throughout the book, Marty relays story after story of being a Navy SEAL, and also as he transitions into a CEO, and the challenges that he faced growing into a visionary and trying to teach others how to do it successfully. The book is in-depth.  It deals with the subject in ways that you will not see it dealt with in your typical "leadership" book.  It is written by a Navy SEAL and it shows.  It is no nonsense, straight forward, and meant to challenge even the best of us. I found Be Visionary to be enlightening, challenging, and life changing.  I really enjoyed this book!  Get a copy by clicking here! Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction! “Zoundy is the ultimate game-changer for authors, publishers, and professionals in the audiobook space. With its cutting-edge marketing, customization, and specialty market sales tools, Zoundy helps you maximize your audiobook’s reach and revenue. Whether you’re launching your first audiobook, scaling your catalog, or leveraging your audiobook to market other products and services, Zoundy simplifies the process while unlocking unlimited opportunities. Visit Zoundy.com/Jay and be sure to use the promo code JAY25 to unlock special savings.” And… Linda Craft Team, REALTORS, for 40 years they have been known as the “Legends of Customer Service”, because it is their culture. They have helped people from all over find the right professional to sell or buy their home. And if you are located in the greater Raleigh – Durham – Research Triangle Park (RTP) area stop in and get a FREE bottle of water and learn more…head on over to www.LindaCraft.com for more details. Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What are the Benefits for YOU? Growth & Profitability Increased Teamwork Mindset Growth Increased Resilience Enhanced Leadership Skills Reduced Stress Discover Your Purpose And so much more!

The Leader as a Coach? What if leadership isn't about titles, positions, or authority? In his groundbreaking book "Leader Is Not a Title", David W. Anderson challenges conventional thinking about leadership. He argues that a true leader is a coach and is defined by her or his actions, mindset, and influence, not a title or designation on a business card. It's a refreshing perspective that calls us to rethink how we lead, regardless of our role or status. In this episode of A New Direction, we dive into David Anderson's powerful ideas and explore how anyone, anywhere, can be a leader—without waiting for permission. We’ll uncover the practical strategies David Anderson offers for stepping into a leadership role, regardless of the environment you’re in. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to look beyond titles and focus on the impact you can make. If you've ever wondered how to lead in challenging situations or how to cultivate influence in your community, this podcast is for you. David’s approach is all about creating positive change through everyday actions and fostering leadership qualities in everyone around you. It’s about leading with integrity, vision, and a commitment to growth. Tune in to discover how you can unlock your own potential as a leader, no matter where you are in your journey. This conversation will leave you with the tools and inspiration to lead with purpose, authenticity, and confidence. Don’t miss out on this transformative discussion! David Anderson's book, "Leader is Not a Title" is one of those examples of how big things come in small packages.  So don't be fooled by the size of this book. Leader is Not a Title takes a novel approach to being a leader, as David Anderson encourages the reader to move away from the title of your leadership and move into a mindset as a coach. This of course is difficult for most leaders to consider, however, as David points out in reality like any sports team trying to win a championship it's greatest galvanizing weapon to make that happen is the coach. Throughout the book, David Anderson explains how the Leader/Coach inspires, influences, and empowers his or her people to create a culture of passion and success. This book is 10 no nonsense chapter of great tools that anyone can use to become a great leader from any position in the organization. Get your copy by clicking here! Please connect with our sponsors, as they financial support A New Direction and helps us, even if you just say thank you! Linda Craft Team, Realtors they not only sponsor A New Direction, they are the real estate experts that help people transition in life.  In fact, you can call them the transition experts. Let’s face it, with every move that you make, you are making a transition in life, and for more than 40 years The Linda Craft Team has helped make their transitions smoothly with less stress. So when you are ready to make your next life transition, whether selling your home or buying a new one, go with the transition experts.  Your just one click away!  Check them out by going to www.LindaCraft.com "Zoundy is the ultimate game-changer for authors, publishers, and professionals in the audiobook space. With its cutting-edge marketing, customization, and specialty market sales tools, Zoundy helps you maximize your audiobook’s reach and revenue. Whether you’re launching your first audiobook, scaling your catalog, or leveraging your audiobook to market other products and services, Zoundy simplifies the process while unlocking unlimited opportunities. Visit Zoundy.com/Jay and be sure to use the promo code JAY25 to unlock special savings." Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach.

How to Create a Culture in 8-Steps Culture in business and organization is often talked about, but rarely analyzed for its effectiveness.  Often times we don't even notice our culture, like your computer's operating system, it just runs in the background of your business. We hear about "business culture" from a variety of experts and professionals. So much so, that we often get tired of hearing about it. Yes, we get it, business culture is important. But when it comes right down to it, does business culture really matter? Can't you be equally profitable without worrying so much about culture? Have you ever been part of a BAD business culture? If you have, then you know that it is a company, organization or business you just don't want to be a part of. Like it or not, your business culture exists. And that culture is not some words or clever phrases you post on the walls of your business. It's more than that. Your business culture is what is really happening that many CEOs are not paying attention to. It's time to get intentional about business culture! And in this episode of A New Direction, Dr. Laura Hamill joins us to help us understand and dig into The Power of Culture. Laura Hamill's book, "The Power of Culture: Bringing Values to Life at Work", is an insightful and thorough look into business culture and how we often ignore the ramifications of not paying attention to our culture. The Power of Culture addresses what culture is not.  Our lack of self-awareness of culture, the erroneous assumptions we make about culture that influence how we get culture wrong. But the real value of the book is how to create the right culture by following Laura Hamill's 8-step Intentional Culture Circle. Starting with your vision to systems, creating the right culture must be intentional, consistent and regularly maintained. I really enjoyed reading the Power of Culture and thinking through just how much we lack self-awareness when it comes to the culture in our business.  But now, we have a method to overcome it. Get your copy by clicking here! Hey…do me a favor, and please tell your friends to subscribe on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5-star rating, we are so grateful when you do! Please Thank our sponsors of A New Direction by reaching out to them and saying thank you and using their services. Linda Craft Team, Realtors, For 40 years they have helped thousands of people make a life transition in pursuit of their dream of homeownership. Let’s be honest, every home you ever have lived in, has a memory and those memories are shared with life transition. They specialize in making that life transition as stress-free as possible.  So when you are ready to take your next transition, talk to the life transition experts…talk to the professionals at Linda Craft Team, Realtors. –www.LindaCraft.com I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for an author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can’t without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off!   Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.

Discovering Your Passion Will Change Your Life Passion is something I don't believe we fully understand. Some of our passions change with age. Some passions we have for a lifetime. Sometimes we can confuse passion with purpose. Although they are related, they are not the same thing. Sometimes people will say follow your passions, but not all passions are meant or should they be followed. Passion is very confusing. Then comes the question: "Do you even know what you are really passionate about"? And, if the answer is "no" or "I'm not sure", then we need some help. Well on this episode of A New Direction, U.S. Attorney and Author at Shadan Kapri brings clarity and insight to passion with her book, "Discovering Your Passion" Shadan Kapri's book, "Discovering Your Passion: The Path to Your Authentic Self" is a great read for anyone at any age who is feeling stuck, lost their mojo, or just would like a new outlook on life. Discovering Your Passion, is a deep dive into you.  As we grow older and the cynicism of life encompasses us, we lose ourselves, and forget who we are. The labels that have been created, that we are honored to live squelch the passion within us.  And the negative voices of imposter syndrome convince us we can't do it. Yet, if we acknowledge that we are the problem.  That we are our own worst enemy. And through a change of mindset, action, and effort, we can discover or rediscover our passion and change the trajectory of our lives. This book is not just another book on passion and purpose.  It is a realistic and honest look at discovering our true selves and living the life we were all meant to live.  Click here to get your copy. Please Thank our sponsors of A New Direction by reaching out to them and saying thank you and using their services. Linda Craft Team, Realtors when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home, start with what their clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”. For 40 years they have been at the top; of the real estate business and they continue to stay on the bleeding edge of real estate, technology, and improving their ability to deliver award-winning customer service. Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or anywhere in the world, they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor, and please tell your friends to subscribe on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5-star rating, we are so grateful when you do! I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for an author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can’t without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset,

6 Elements to Unblock & Develop a High-Performance Business Where do you think your business is struggling? Is it achieving the goals you can't seem to make? Do you want to increase market share? Do you need to make faster decisions? How about when it comes to your people? Are they achieving their goals? Are they taking initiative? And the biggest question are they taking "ownership"? If the answer to these questions and others is "No" then your business is stopped up. Like a clogged drain, you need to get your business Unblocked. There are 6 primary elements that you need to address and unblock.  Not sure what they are? On this episode of A New Direction Founder of modern management consultancy, Jurriaan Kamer joins to dig into the 6 Elements that you need to "Unblock" to have a thriving organization. Jurriaan Kamer's book, "Unblock, Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization" is an in-depth look at the 6 elements that create problems for your business and how to address them. Those 6 elements are: Strategy Steering Decisions (Decision-Making) Ownership Teamwork Meetings Jurriaan, has done the research to uncover these 6 elements and then provides compelling stories, and useful practical practices to help you unblock your business. Each chapter stands on its own.  So, if you find that your business is stopped up in a particular are, you can go to the section, and find out what you need to unblock your business. It's like roto-rooter for your business...stop being stopped up, and unblock it. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. You can also get a copy directly from www.unblock.works Please reach out and thank the sponsors of A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors they literally are a locally owned independent real estate company,  that serves the world. How can a small company serve the world? They have created relationships with the best real estate experts in the world to help you regardless of where you live get the best person possible. And because they are independent of any national brand, they have relationships with other professionals from all the companies, not just the ones that are part of a national branded network. For 40 years they continue to build relationships because that is how Linda started the business and continues to do so today.  Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor, and please tell your friends to subscribe on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5-star rating, we are so grateful when you do! I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for an author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can’t without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindse...

Leading Your Team Like the Navy SEALs There is leadership and then there is leading. The two are not always synonymous. Leadership bases itself in a philosophy. Leading is the actions one takes. When it comes to leading teams, no other group has a track record of leading others like the Navy SEALs. They are put in some of the most dangerous, compromising, and difficult situations and still they overcome the obstacles successfully. What if you could learn some of the ways SEALs are trained when it comes to leading others? Would you be willing to do it? While you may never be in the situations as dangerous as the SEALs, the principles of leading your team with the same fundamentals still applies. In this episode of A New Direction, William Branum Navy SEAL RET'd joins again to deliver insights into leading others, and training your next leader. The book, "Mission Ready: Building High-Performing Teams from the Battlefield to the Boardroom" is a power-packed book that will take you from leadership to "leading your team". The book is filled with great examples and first-hand accounts of how to transform your team, very much the way the Navy SEALs do. The book takes a look at leading your team from the Navy SEAL perspective of being in combat, and then, transitions to see your team from a business view and applying both SEAL and psychological principles of development. The book is one that will resonate with every entrepreneur, small business, medium business, and corporations. Get your copy of "Mission Ready" by clicking here! Please Thank the Sponsors of A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors for 40+ years their clients say they have “legendary” customer service. The reason they say that is because Linda Craft has built her business one relationship at a time. She understood that the home purchase is, for most, the single highest personal purchase you will make in your lifetime. She also knows that the memories that are made in your home no one can put a price on. And now 40 years later her team continues on the same mission, with the same core values she has shaped over the decades. They have helped thousands of people from all over, taking the stress out of the home selling and buying process. When you are ready to find or sell your next home.  Talk to the "Legends" talk to the Linda Craft Team. Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or anywhere in the world, they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for an author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can’t without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success.

Book Publishing Myths You Probably Have, But Don't Realize How many times have you heard someone say to you, or say to yourself, "You should write a book." Probably more than you with to count. True, writing a book is challenging, but once you write it, then what? How do you publish it? Who is going to publish it? Should you "pitch" it to a known book publisher, or self-publish? The truth is, these questions are difficult for any of us who have a published book to answer. Getting your book published and on the market is not easy. Okay, so say you get your book published...then what? How are you going to promote it? Will it be in bookstores? Will it make you famous? Will you make a ton of money? So many questions need answers and in this episode of A New Direction, author, editor, writer, and literary agent W. Terry Whalin joins us to help you make the right publishing moves, and dispel the Myths of publishing. Terry Whalin's book, "10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed" is a must read for every author who is thinking about, or in the process of publishing their book. How I wish I had this book before I started publishing my first book. I was so convinced, that I was going to make money, that I would be famous, the list goes on.  None of it true. This book breaks down the myths and gives you a dose of reality for our author want to be symptoms. 10 Publishing Myths is filled with relevant stories, facts and details to help you see the truth of publishing. Think your book is going to get into the bookstore?  Think again.  You can't just walk into a bookstore and sell your book.  And if you use the wrong service.  You will not get it into bookstores. Is writing a book difficult?  You bet.  The hardest part is getting people to buy and read your book. Are you ready for a hint? As an author, after you write the book, your work has just started!  Because you have just become the chief marketing officer. The publishing road is very difficult...but it is worth it if you do it the right way.  10 Publishing Myths will help you! Many ways to find Terry Whalin's book, but if you would like to get it for $10, which includes shipping and handling, plus nearly $200 of free stuff, go to www.publishingoffer.com You can also find the 11th Myth at Get the 11th Publishing Myth. Thanks to our sponsors we are able to bring such great guests to A New Direction.  Please go to their Facebook and Instagram pages give them a LIKE or a FOLLOW just to say thank you! Linda Craft Team, Realtors, when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home, start with what their clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”. Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or anywhere in the world, they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com I am really excited about introducing you to Zoundy. You say what is Zoundy? Zoundy is the new way for author to get their books out to more people without having to pay an exorbitant fee. For example, say you as an author are doing a speaking gig.  You have 500 people in the audience. If you wanted to give away your audiobook, how would you do that? You can't without expense. With Zoundy you not only can give every person an audiobook, but when they download the book, you get their name and email so you can contact them. Here is a sample of what Zoundy can do for you! Bolster sales Customize content Facilitate marketing efforts Fulfill specialty market sales Build lead lists Generate reviews And much more, all in one place! As an author, I love Zoundy.  Check them out. CLICK HERE! And if you sign up with Zoundy before January 31st 2025 type in CODE: JAY25 to get 25% off! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering,

What Doubts do you have that are keeping you from being the person you want to be, and doing what you really desire to do? Are you stuck in your life or your career? Are you really doing what you want to do, or are you doing what you think you have to do? Often times we are stuck because of fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of failure. Fear of not being successful. But it all comes down to fear of not taking the risk. And when we fear risk...we limit our potential. The fact is, we all want to stay comfortable. And any change requires discomfort. Especially when it comes to starting something new, or changing a career. It all requires us to practice deliberate discomfort. And the combination of all this creates doubt. And where there is doubt, we become paralyzed. And we are unable to go forward, we miss out on what we could be, and settle for where we are at right now. Helping us get past our doubts to taking calculated risks that can change our lives is Best-Selling author and Keynote Speaker Kat O'Sullivan who joins us on A New Direction. Kat O'Sullivan's book: From Doubt to Do: Navigating Your Pathway to Possibility is a toolkit that will transform your life. If you have ever struggled with doubting yourself, doubting your abilities, or doubting success then this book is for you. The book is a fascinating combination of Kat O'Sullivan's personal biography, actionable steps to success and fulfillment, and workbook to help create more awareness and a more detailed plan for your life and career. I found from "Doubt to Do" to be incredibly refreshing! It is a book that will make you think about where you are right now and what is holding you back from where you want to be. Get your copy by clicking here. The Sponsors of A New Direction are so important to bringing great guests like to the show!  Please reach out and thank them for their generous support. Linda Craft Team, Realtors when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home, start with what their clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”. Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or anywhere in the world, they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft Team at www.LindaCraft.com Let me take a moment to talk about Zoundy.  They are the new kids on the block when it comes to audio books.  I love Zoundy as an author because of how they help. But I also love Zoundy as a listener.  The sound is clear and what is more their authors are ready to give their books away….wait for it…for FREE! In fact, if you will click on this link: https://strategies.zoundy.com/anewdirection you can get a FREE audio version of my book “Lessons from the Farm, Essential Rules for Success”. Seriously, just click right here: https://strategies.zoundy.com/anewdirection Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation. What are the Benefits for YOU? Mindset Growth: Seeing life differently, finding growth in others and yourself. Increased Resilience: Cultivating the ability to adapt and thrive in ...

Maximizing Profitability as You Grow Your Business Did you know that 60% of businesses fail in the first 5 years? That's not all of those that survive the first 5 years, 60% will fail in the next 5 years. Not a recipe for success. The reason...lack of profitability. Profitability doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, there are simple methods that lead to profitability. And businesses with the greatest profitability use these simple methods to sustain their profitability. What are they? And how do you do it? In this episode of A New Direction, Best-selling author and Business Consultant Manny Skevofilax joins us to help you as a business owner grow your business with profitability. Certainly a show you do not want to miss! Manny Skevofilax book, "Ultimate Profit Management: Maximizing Profitability as You Grow Your Business" is a straight forward profitability for your business toolbox. Don't let the length of the book fool you.  It isn't long, but every word matters.  Manny Skevofilax has a philosophy of being economical with his words, which is consistent with his philosophy of profitability for business. The book is a great journey from starting as an entrepreneur, whether you are going to "bootstrap" your business or get outside investors.  He then takes into growth, hiring, watching your money, setting goals, and so much more! I personally loved this book.  This is not a big tool box for profitability, but it is a complete tool box.  Every chapter can stand on its own.  So if you are curious about one area, you can find it in the Ultimate Profit Management. The book is perfect for the new entrepreneur to the experienced corporate CEO. Get your copy by clicking here. Our sponsors are so important to A New Direction please do me a favor and just say, “thank you” to them.  I am truly grateful for all you who do reach out! Linda Craft Team, REALTORS for more than 39 years they are known for their “Legendary Customer Service’. It is not a simply a slogan, it is part of their cultural DNA. They are connected with the best real estate professionals and experts all over the world to help you find the right agent to sell or buy your home. And if you are in the greater Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Research Triangle Park Area you can witness their service first hand.  Just head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Let me take a moment to talk about Zoundy.  They are the new kids on the block when it comes to audio books.  I love Zoundy as an author because of how they help. But I also love Zoundy as a listener.  The sound is clear and what is more their authors are ready to give their books away....wait for it...for FREE! In fact, if you will click on this link: https://strategies.zoundy.com/anewdirection you can get a FREE audio version of my book "Lessons from the Farm, Essential Rules for Success". Seriously, just click right here: https://strategies.zoundy.com/anewdirection Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation. What are the Benefits for YOU? Mindset Growth: Seeing life differently,

Shy By Design 12 Principles to Quietly Stand Out You may be one of those people who consider themselves "shy" making it difficult for you to stand out among the crowd of highly extroverted people. Or you simply may be someone who isn't much of a talker, or in the spotlight type of person, where trying to stand out feels overwhelming. So how does someone still compete and stand out in a world where so many talkers and extroverts dominate the stage? You may believe it is not possible to be in certain industries like sales and be successful, because it requires an extroverted stand out person. Not so fast my friend. In this episode of A New Direction, Global Communication Advisor and leadership lecturer Michael Thompson joins us to help all of us understand that who you are is enough, in his book "Shy By Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out." Michael Thompson's book, "Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out" is an outstanding book! This book is not just for the "shy" and "introverted", but also for those of us who are "talkers" and "extroverted". Shy By Design walks us through 12 practical principles that will help everyone stand out. It all starts by accepting who you are, then carefully moves into action steps in your mindset and behavior that create success. I think one of the most powerful lessons in the book is Michael Thompson's story of having a speech stutter and yet becoming a top salesperson. He talks us through becoming more self-aware, and changing the stories we tell ourselves that are keeping us from meeting the potential we were created to be. As an extrovert myself, this book made me stop and consider who may I be running over because I am not paying attention to those who are not like me. I think this book is perfect for the student and adult who struggles in a world where they find it difficult to be seen and create a more successful world for themselves. Make sure to get your copy of Shy by Design. Please reach out to the sponsors of A New Direction who support our show! Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 39 years their clients and friends have said when it comes to real estate and going the extra mile and providing a world-class experience, they are the “legends of customer service”. Locally owned, and independent of the national brands, they have literally helped people all over the world by finding the best real estate professional in your area. So before you sell or buy your home, start with the “legends” at Linda Craft Team, Realtors…you can learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation. What are the Benefits for YOU? Mindset Growth: Seeing life differently, finding growth in others and yourself. Increased Resilience: Cultivating the ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations. Enhanced Leadership Skills: Strengthening communication, empathy, and motivational skills. Greater Self-Awareness: Encouraging reflection and understanding of personal strengths and areas for growth.

Dreams NOT Goals to Build High Performing Teams What's the first thing you think of when you read the word "dream"? Chances are, the first thing you thought of was something "fanciful" that isn't real. Or perhaps you thought of something that you do when you sleep, but often do not remember. What if I were to suggest to you that dreaming actually works better than goal setting? You probably feel like I just committed heresy! But what if dreaming actually improved your team morale, created higher production and led to more profitability. Now you think I am just crazy. I'm not. And on this episode of A New Direction Division Manager for Vector Marketing, and Best-selling author Dane Espegard joins me to talk about a structured way to get your team to dream that will turn them into high-performers. You may not understand it now, but it will be worth the listen to change you and your team into the people you always hoped they would be. Dane Espegard's book, "The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes" intentionally challenges our thinking. First, it challenges us with the idea that Dreamstorming is more effective than goal setting.  He makes a great case that explains through research and his own team results. Second, he challenges us that as adults we need to get past our skepticism of "Dreaming is just for Kids" and realize that dreaming as an adult actually contributes to our well-being on many different levels both personally and professionally. Dane does a great job giving us relevant, relatable research.  The book is solid.  If you have a "growth mindset" and an "open mindset".  This reader is convinced it works and is ready to implement immediately. Another great aspect to this book is that Dane Espegard doesn't just tell you why dreaming is important to achieving, but gives you the tools to do it! Literally, a step-by-step guide to creating your own dream retreat. The Dream Machine is a great book!  I'm so glad I read it.  Need to run, because I must create my 100 dream, dream list. Please reach out to the sponsors of A New Direction and thank them for their financial support! Linda Craft Team, Realtors, for more than 39 years the Linda Craft Team has been building relationships with people one person at a time. And today LCT are still building real lasting relationships with their clients.  They fully understand that the power of the home you own is the memories you make in your home. While you may forget the details of the construction of the home, you will never forget all the significant events that made an impact on your life. It is that dedication to relationships with their clients that continue to keep them at the top of the real estate charts, why their clients continually say, "LCT has Legendary Customer Service”. Why not check out the Legends of relationship….go to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation. What are the Benefits for YOU? Mindset Growth: Seeing life differently,

How to Build High-Performing Teams that Operates Like the Navy SEALs If you are in business and have a team, no matter how large or how small, we ultimately want a High-performing team. But have a high-performing team does not happen overnight. And it requires a kind of leadership that quite frankly is not so common in the work place. So, where do you look to find the best, high-performing teams? Perhaps one of the best places to look are the Navy SEALs. One of the elite forces of our military, the Navy SEALs, provide us a tremendous example of how a high-performing team functions under some of the greatest pressure. What if you could apply their principles to your business? Well, dream no more! Because in this episode of A New Direction U.S. Navy SEAL, Senior Chief RET, William Branum joins us to help you build a high-performing team, from his co-authored book "Mission Ready" William Branum and Brenda Neckvatal's book, "Mission Ready: Building High-Performing Teams from the Battlefield to the Boardroom" is an eye-opening look at how Navy SEAL teams operate and how you can operate your business using their principles. The first half of the book Navy SEAL William Branum takes us into a Navy SEAL gunfight and then compares the principles in the gunfight to the fight you face in your business. One of the main principles is SHOOT, MOVE, and COMMUNICATE.  While those principles appear to be straight forward, what you quickly learn is you cannot be just good at one of them to be successful you must be good at all three. To SHOOT in business is something we commonly do. Taking care of this priority, putting out this fire, handling this issue or problem.  But sometimes we can get so stuck shooting we don't move. But to MOVE is so important because we quickly realize if you stay in the same place to long...you will die.  We have to continually MOVE so we can out maneuver our opponent (whatever that may be) so that we can win. Finally, COMMUNICATE.  How often do we have a team meeting telling people what we want them to do and then end the meeting.  That's not communication.  In fact, as William describes, to COMMUNICATE means there is a response. Does your team really understand what you are asking?  Never assume. The book future explores some amazing topics, like "Leaders Don't Get Bullets", "Decentralizing Control and Command, the OODA loop and more. Great book for every member of your business.  But if you want to lead a team like the Navy SEALs, we all have work to do, and it starts with discipline and consistency.  Time to get Mission Ready. Please reach out to the sponsors of A New Direction. Thanks to their financial support, we are able to bring you these great experts and their books to help you live the life you always dreamed of. So, reach out to them and just say, “thank you for sponsoring A New Direction. Linda Craft Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, The Linda Craft team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home. While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company’s network. The Linda Craft team are privately and independently owned and operated. That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best agent objectively for your house buying or selling needs. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina…they can help you anywhere you live.  Learn more  by going to Linda Craft Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching,

Climbing the Mountain of Accountability is Not Going to be Easy Here is a fact that is never said about accountability... No one can hold anyone else accountable, you are only accountable to yourself. We all talk about the importance of accountability. We think if we put someone in charge of another person, we will somehow motivate the through accountability. But accountability must come from you. And we have to learn to climb the mountain of becoming more accountable to ourselves. In other words, you need to "Own your stuff!"" At the bottom of the mountain of accountability is oblivion, a lack of self-awareness that you are not holding your self accountable. Followed by the next step blame, followed by excuses, it's too hard until we get to the top that says, "I am the only thing that stands in the way of my success and happiness. So are ready to reach success and happiness like you always desire? Then tune into this episode of A New Direction as Co-Author Salem Thyne talks to us about Nobody Cares...Until you do. Salem Thyne and Robert Hunt's book, "Nobody Cares (Until You Do): Living Beyond The Blame, Excuses and Doubts That Hold You Back" is the book for every person on the planet. This book clearly and strongly makes the case that accountability is not going to be something that is shared between two people...accountability is something that is up to each one of us individually. The authors use a mountain climb to explain the different levels we are mentally and emotionally at before we reach the summit of accountability. For example, at the bottom of the mountain, we start with a lack of awareness that we are not accountable to ourselves. Then we move to the next level, "blame", then up a short level to "excuses", then climbing to "it's too hard", followed up by "wait and hope" and the climb continues. As you begin to let go of these traits one by one, we slowly become more self-accountable.  And with that accountability comes freedom.  Freedom to choose how we want to live, because we own it. Throughout the book there are "Accountability Exercises" that will help yo dig deep into you, to help you navigate the climb. This book is so good.  Just do not buy it for yourself, buy it for your employees too. Remember, if we don't hold ourselves accountable, then any other attempts are accountability are nothing more than manipulation and micromanagement.  Because no one can hold us accountable. And by the way Nobody Cares...Until You Do! Please, Please Please, yes I am begging you to reach out to the sponsors of A New Direction. Thanks to their financial support, we are able to bring you these great experts and their books to help you live the life you always dreamed of. So, reach out to them and just say, “thank you for sponsoring A New Direction. EPIC Physical Therapy, I use them whether it be for an injury, post surgery, every day aches and pains, and when I want to get a little more out of my body for athletics. They are the top choice for professional athletes as well as non-athletes. Do yourself and your recovery a favor when you are ready for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC results check out EPIC Physical Therapy www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors, for more than 39 years the choice of thousands when it comes to real estate. And regardless of where you live, you can meet with them virtually. They have been on the cutting edge of technology helping people around the world finding the very best professionals to help sell or buy a new home. Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.  Find out why by going to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience ...

Your Leadership Can Become Dull Like a Knife in Your Home... You Need Some Honing Steal to Sharpen it. Leadership is never something we can fully master. It is an elusive journey to keep growing and going. Many times as leaders, we can get into a rut in our leadership. We can get stagnant. For whatever reason, our leadership has become bland. Then there are those that we lead. Perhaps they have lost faith in our leadership ability. For whatever reason, the followers don't have the same energy around our initiatives. Like a once sharp knife, our leadership has become dull. We need honing steel to sharpen our leadership. Where do you find that? In this episode of A New Direction, Major General John Granski (RET'd) joins us to talk about his little book entitled, "Leadership Sharpeners - Leading as an Iron-Sharpened Leader". General Gronski's new pocket book, "Leadership Sharpeners - Leading as an Iron-Sharpened Leader" is a must-have for every person. This is a small compact powerhouse leadership book that will engage you, inspire you, and if you will consistently follow the chapters in this book will change into the leader your followers always hoped you would be. General Gronski, combines his passion for leadership with outstanding research and his experience as a U.S. Army Major General to give us the most valuable nuggets to be a great leader. One of the most fantastic things about this pocket book is that he takes ideas that normally would be used in the military and as he says "civilianizes" it. The book is a great combination of practical and thought-provoking.  Dealing with everything from your mindset to your behavior. A perfect book for anyone, whether you are in leadership or aspire to grow as a leader in your business or family. Go to www.johngronski.com to get your signed copy, but you can also get your copy of Leadership Sharpeners on Amazon too! Please reach out and say thank you to the financial partners of A New Direction Show: EPIC Physical Therapy from every day aches and pains, to injuries to keeping elite athletes at the top of their game. EPIC pt has the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to create an individualized treatment program specifically for you. They are my physical therapists and I think they should be yours too.  So if you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results.  Start by contacting the great people at EPIC Physical Therapy….www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 39 years they have been known for having “Legendary Customer Service”. Unaffiliated and independently owned and operated, they can recommend the best real estate professional to help you sell your home or buy your next home anywhere in the world. That is because they are not attached to a company, they are attached to what is in your best interest. So before you buy or sell, start with the “Legends” at Linda Craft  Team.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation. What are the Benefits for YOU?

How to Have Conversations that Really Change You and Your Business. Whether in life or business, relationships are important to our success. And relationships are built on our conversations. If our conversations are not authentic, trusting, safe, have commitment, and accountability, we will not build strong relationships. The fact is that we often take our conversations for granted. We would like to believe that we are communicating clearly, but our own biases actually keep us from being as productive as we need to be. So what is the answer? In this episode of A New Direction, Best-selling author Douglas Squirrel (a.k.a. Squirrel) returns to join us to dig into his best-selling book, Agile Conversations. Get ready because Squirrel is going to help you change conversations that will create more productivity that translates into more profitability. Douglas Squirrel's co-authored book "Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture" is not difficult to do, but is difficult to commit too. What do I mean? What Squirrel is asking you to do is actually quite easy, but it is the willingness of the participants involved with the conversation that make this so hard. Each person must be committed to the process. You must be intentional in your behavior and action. But the results are phenomenal. The fact is, if any single one of us wants to improve, we have to do things that are uncomfortable.  If you want your business or life to improve, then having these conversations in this way take work and effort. However, we all know the results of hard work and effort...change, productivity, and from a business perspective that leads to profitability. Agile Conversations is a fantastic book, I have read it twice.  And I have to say it has made me more aware of my own conversational shortcomings and where I need to improve both personally and professionally. Great book, you can but it from Amazon. Or get your official signed copy by going to www.douglassquirrel.com Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction Podcast – Jay Izso EPIC Physical Therapy the facility has the most cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you recover or improve. Whether you have an injury or recovering from surgery, are a professional athlete or just those of us who want to move and feel better they can help When you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results then start with EPIC Physical Therapy by going to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors when you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home for nearly 40 years Linda Craft Team, Realtors is there to help you! Their thousands of clients call them "The Legends of Customer Service".  What they will tell you is, "they want to take care of you and your home like it is their home." Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or anywhere in the world, they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft Team at www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication,

Taking a Break from Burn Out Work burn out is real. So often employers dismiss it and treat it as a weakness in the employee. But nothing could be further from the truth. Let me ask you this question, would you want to have a surgery from a doctor who is exhausted mentally, emotionally or physically? Of course not. Some professions actually do recognize the need to protect their employees from burn out, and offer sabbaticals. But not every profession does this practice. The fact is at some point in our career we will feel exhausted. The stress of life and your career has finally come to a pinnacle. Here comes burn out. You believe you can't quit, but at the same time you don't have the same effectiveness or efficiency to do your job. Burn out is looming, what do you do? On this episode of A New Direction, marketing executive and entrepreneur and executive coach Laura Nguyen joins us to talk about how to take a break from your burn-out, save your life, and still have a career. Laura Nguyen's book, "Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off" comes out November 12th. The book is so insightful, and full of the research that Laura Nguyen has conducted.  If you ever thought that "burn out" wasn't real, or only for the weak...think again. Career Break Compass takes us on a journey to understand what burn out really is, the symptoms, and how we respond to it. Laura then takes us further along by helping us understand that we are not helpless, we have choices, they may be tough choices, but we can take a break. Career Break Compass gives us the step-by-step process to negotiate a break from work, how to plan your break, structuring your break and getting back to work after the break. This is one of those books that if you are struggling with burn out will help you get to the other side.  Truly a must lead for those struggling and for leaders for prevention. A New Direction is so grateful to our sponsors, please reach out to them and tell them thank you, and please LIKE their Facebook pages. EPIC Physical Therapy, whether you are recovering from and injury or surgery or a professional athlete looking to improve, EPIC PT is for you! When you want EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results, check out EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com and check out their EPIC Facebook Page. Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 39 years their customers call their customer service “legendary”. Linda and her team built their business on building relationships and understanding your home is full of memories that are important to you! That makes it important to her and her team. Check out www.LindaCraft.com and Check out their Facebook Page Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. As a mindset coach, author, and speaker, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. On my TV show, radio show, and podcast “New Direction,” I explore innovative ideas and strategies that inspire growth and transformation. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills. Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action. Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation.

5 Conversations That Will Change You We all say, "communication is important." The problem is, we still do not communicate all that effectively. If we did, our personal and professional relationships would be so much more effective and efficient. What is the biggest problem with our communication?  It is ourselves. We either do not have the right conversations, do not focus on the right part of the conversations, or we will not have the hard or difficult conversations. What is more we are often times hypocritical.  We think one thing and say another.  We make judgements without full knowledge.  We make assumptions about the other person. When you think about the conversations you have at home or at work, your thoughts are often not matching your words. You are not saying what you really mean... And hence a conversation was had, but there are no results. And our conversations should bring both alignment and change. How do we change that? Fortunately for all of us, Best Selling Author Douglas Squirrel joins us on A New Direction to talk help us with the 5 Conversations we need to have for real change. From his book "Agile Conversations". Douglas Squirrel's book, "Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture" is absolutely one of the best books on conversation you will read. Agile Conversations is not for the faint of heart.  In fact, I will tell you this book is going to require you to do work.  And the work starts with you.  It is emotional work.  And it is not easy. This book lays out a complete and comprehensive strategy that if you will follow it, practice it, and continue to practice will change every conversation you have both personally and professionally. If you follow the guidelines and the outlines in Agile Conversations, it will single-handedly improve your relationships, conquer conflict, make your business more productive and ultimately more profitable. Yes, you can get your copy from Amazon by clicking here. But if you go to agileconversations.com he will send you a signed copy if you click here too! Get yourself a copy of Agile Conversations! Please reach out and like A New Direction sponsors and their Facebook Pages: EPIC Physical Therapy – www.EPICpt.com EPIC PT Facebook Page – Click Here When you want the most elite of physical therapy.  EPIC PT is the place to go. They are the preferred choice of people like me and professional athletes from all over.  Check them out at EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors –www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft Team Facebook Page – Click Here For 40 years helping people all over the world make a transition in life.  They take the stress out of the home selling and home buying process. When you are looking for consistent, top of their game, professional real estate service with a track record of successfully helping 1000's, check out Linda Craft Team, Realtors. Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. As a mindset coach, author, and speaker, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. On my TV show, radio show, and podcast “New Direction,” I explore innovative ideas and strategies that inspire growth and transformation. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills.

Achieve the Possible Has life dealt you a bunch of lemons, and you can't seem to make lemonade?  Have things happened to your business that you are stuck? Has it come to the point that you are saying to yourself, it's not possible?  Do you need a reawakening to what is possible? Have you lost your vision? Maybe you never had one? Are you making an impact? How is your focus? How about your purpose? The fact is, there is not a thing you can do about what happens to you, but you do have control how you can respond to it.  And that is the beginning of redefining the possible. In this episode of A New Direction, Amazon #1 in Business Mentoring & Coaching Best-selling author Ron Alford joins us to talk about his revised and updated edition of Redefining Possible. Folks, get ready for the mindset change you have longed for. This show will provide techniques and strategies that will change your mindset and beliefs from what is not possible to what is possible. Ron Alford's book, "Redefining Possible: Proven Strategies to Break Belief Barriers and Create Your New Normal" is a guide to achieving the possible. Redefining Possible is a practical guide that will help you break down your own personal barriers that are keeping you from being all that you can be. This book is not for the faint of heart.  It is going to require change both in your mindset and actions.  But if you want to change the possible...change is inevitable. Ron Alford's 6 strategies for Redefining Possible are Focus, Ownership, Vision, Belief, Confidence and Faith...which ultimate leads to impact which changes the impossible to the possible. This book is not just a book to read.  Ron Alford also has exercises at the end of each chapter for you to start on the work of achieving great success. Get your copy by clicking right here! Please Thank The Sponsors of A New Direction by LIKING and Following their pages: EPIC Physical Therapy.  Whether you are injured from work, play, or you simply want to feel better about yourself and get better freedom of movement. EPIC physical therapy has the latest state of the art technology and equipment, coupled with a certified staff to help you achieve your physical goals and get you back to where you want to be and give you a direction where you should be going. When you really want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results look no further than the people I use and trust EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team, Realtors no matter where you live in the world, Linda Craft and her team can help you find the best professional in your area to help you sell or buy your next home. While most real estate professionals belong to a nationally affiliated company where they are obligated to use the people in their company’s network. Linda Craft Team are privately owned and operated.  That means they can find the absolute best professional from ANY company to ensure you get the best service. Located in the Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina…they are indeed legendary when it comes to service.  Learn more  by going to Linda Craft & Team, Realtors  www.LindaCraft.com Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe you're wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Here are some things others have said about me as their coach. As a mindset coach, author, and speaker, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. On my TV show, radio show, and podcast “New Direction,” I explore innovative ideas and strategies that inspire growth and transformation. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer:

Motivation: How Do You Create It for Yourself and Your Team? Motivation. There are a ton of theories that exist. Some theories suggest that motivation comes from within, others suggest motivation can be inspired from others. Regardless of what camp you fall into, there is one thing that has stood that test of time and that is "Prospect Theory" which was coined by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman in 1979. This theory of motivation still holds true today. The fact is are motivated to avoid pain and also motivated to seek pleasure. And when you can combine the two, motivation will be at it's peak. In this episode of A New Direction, #1 Best-Selling author and actor Terry Fossum returns to talk to us about how we directly apply "Prospect Theory" through what he calls "The Oxcart Technique". Terry will take us through the scenarios, both personally and for your team. You will want to join us LIVE right here for this practical application of The Oxcart Technique. The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint for Success is on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today is on the #1 Best Selling Books for a reason...It's that great! This book is a life-changing book.  Not because you read it, because if you follow the prescription that Terry Fossum lays it, you will in fact be more successful. This book is a step-by-step practical guidance based on "Prospect Theory" from Nobel Prize winning researcher Daniel Kahneman. The book not only is a guide, but is also filled with examples of how to successfully implement The Oxcart Technique for business, marriage, addiction, individuals and teams. One of the best book I have read.  I recommend it not only that you read it, but you take action on it.  It will in fact change you! Click HERE for the Oxcart Technique. Please reach out and thank the sponsors of  A New Direction and bringing you great guests like these: They are my physical therapists and I am confident you will love them as mush as I do. Go get your EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery, and EPIC Results! Head on over to  EPIC Physical Therapy –www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft Team Realtors. So what can you say about a real estate company that has spent more than 39 years at the top of their game? Well the first thing is you have to admit that their customers and clients continue to drive their business…but why? That’s because the Linda Craft Team continue to believe that every person and every relationship is important, not just now, but even in the future. It is why she is devoted to continually adding value to her clients and community by serving them in ways that matter…it is also why their clients say, “The Linda Craft Team have legendary customer service!” When it comes to real estate start with the legends start with Linda Craft & Team, Realtors – www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor and please tell your friends to subscribe to A New Direction on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5 star rating we are so grateful when you do! Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction. Maybe your wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Well here are some things others have said about me as their coach. As a mindset coach, author, and speaker, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success. On my TV show, radio show, and podcast “New Direction,” I explore innovative ideas and strategies that inspire growth and transformation. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible. What I Offer: Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance caree...