Level Up with Dan Chiodo

In the next podcast in our Season of BEING, we have Marilyn Bouldin in BE BRAVE. She will share some moments in her own life where she’s had to be brave. Also, we’ll address being brave enough to be an actor on stage. Show Notes: I. Start with a positive attitude   A. A choice you make each day   B. Comes from her faith   C. Making this choice affects your spiritual, mental, and physical well being II. Being BRAVE   A. It's all in what we : 1. Imagine 2. Think about 3. Believe we can do   B. Use what you've got III. Help others be BRAVE   A. Remind them of: 1. Who they are 2. What you know they can do: I know you can do this 3. What they know they can do: You know you can do this IV. Don't wait for some day... some day never comes V. Find a local community theatre and participate there   Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

This episode is part of the “Being” season of the Level Up year. This month it’s “Be Bold”. Shawn Roberts talks about a change in his career from the culinary world to the communications management world. I.  Beginnings      A.  Eagle Scouts           1.  Learned physical and mental discipline      B.  Vocational School           1.  Learned discipline with baking           2.  Learned creativity with cooking      C.  Willing Workers on Organic Farms           1.  In Australia           2.  Known as WOOFing      D.  Restaurant work            1.  Working within your crew            2.  Relying upon and trusting each other II.  BOLD moves       A.  Reached burnout in his position       B.  Lack of opportunity for advancement       C.  Willing to embrace change             1.  Outside eyes looking in             2.  New ways to do things       D.   Start with a positive attitude and get positivity in return              1.  Reverse is also true (negative attitude gets negativity)       E.  Take the leap but be willing to learn and adapt       Social Media Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@impactbydanchiodo31

In this Level Up episode, we meet a lady who has made great things possible. She has been in various careers and added something deeply special to each one. Georgia Turner believes that creating experiences is part of what one must do to serve clients and customers. I.  What is good for your soul?      A.  Just because you are good at something doesn't mean it's good for your soul      B.  You may need to look a long time to find what's good for your soul      C.  Do whatever turns up the corners of your mouth      D.  It's never too late      E.  You should listen more than you talk II.  Creating experiences for your employees, clients and customers      A.  Tweak every sense            1.  Smell, taste, sound, temperature, service, quality      B.  Are you a person who              1.  Makes things happen              2.  Watches what happens              3.  Wonders what happens

BE DRIVEN There are some people who are so driven that they just can’t stop achieving in many different areas of their career and life.  Kevin Bradberry is one of those people.  Watch him unfold the story of his life, his organization and how being a student of life has helped him get to where he is today.  Show Notes: I. Open up to new things   A. Good can come at any time     --  You just don't know what it might be   B. Just keep going   C. Look for someone who does things interesting to you or better than you     -- You don't need to compete with them. Make them your friend        a. Learn from them       b. Make them a mentor II. Become very good at one thing before you move on   III. Communication skills and Networking skills are essential to have (or to develop)   -- Driven networking  IV.  Right People plus Right Process equals Productivity *Social Media* Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

In the next podcast in our Season of BEING, we have Chris Egelston, the key note speaker, infotainer and corporate magician as our guest. Get ready for power-packed ideas AND some magic tricks, too! Goal Setting A. Where do you want to go? B. How can you get there? Marketing A. The lifeblood of any business B. Connecting and engaging with your current and potential audience Networking A. Connections and relationships B. Real relationships, not just "Facebook friends" Customer Experience A. Beyond customer service B. Ex: 1. How did your customers hear about you? 2. How do they hear you/ see you on the phone in the store in the building in the entryway when you follow up C. Your brand is what people say about you The CEO Program A. Currently 70 programs in 10 states B. Helps students develop their skill set in their own hometown C. Students start and operate their own business D. Encourages community engagement Reach Chris E. at DiscoverCEO.com Social Media Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

It’s the BEING season on the Level Up video podcast. This month Michelle Wedlake, Lifestyles Director at Tidewater in Southwest Florida talks about her campaign to spread kindness. Here’s your chance to take a survey to rate your level of kindness. Kindness is the New Cool   I.   12 Kindness Steps to get you started...       1.   Send handwritten thank you notes via the mail       2.   Text a friend a kind message       3.   Let someone go ahead of you in line       4.   Genuinely compliment someone       5.   Leave a generous tip       6.   Treat yourself to a relaxing evening                  (Be kind to yourself)       7.   Pay for someone's coffee       8.   Tell your spouse/ partner/ friend that you appreciate them       9.   Send or buy flowers for a friend               (They can even be from your garden.)      10.  Contact someone you haven't spoken with in a while      11.  Let someone into your lane when driving      12.  Say hello to everyone you pass by      II.  Some qualities that help you exhibit Kindness...     A.  Compassion     B.  Fun     C.  Luck      D.  Opportunity       E.  Passion for service Social Media Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/

What a great interview with Kristi Spencer, founder of The Polite Company. This Level Up Video Podcast is entitled “Be Polite”. How do you stack up in this important area of performance? Listen in and Level Up as Dan interviews some of the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds! Whether you are a solopreneur, a young professional, a seasoned professional in a small company, or a larger one—you will learn so much as you listen to people who have experiences that can help you think about what you do and how you might do it better. As you listen to some of our guests, you may know someone who has a story to tell. Maybe it’s you! Join us for the next podcast and listen to our impressive library of guest speakers from all walks of life.   Show Notes I.  The Polite company:  Be Polite        A.  Formal vs. Informal             1.  People are less formal today           2.  When you are formal, it's easier to stand out.  Examples...                 a.  Send a Thank You note                 b.  Hold a door                 c.  Compliment someone          3.  How you decide to impact other people can make you seem more successful    II.  Incivility        A.  Affects an organization, not just a person            1.    Need a culture of respect        B.  You need a buddy who will tell you like it is            1.  Let you know when your behavior was uncivil instead of polite        C.  Biggest mistakes              1.  Phones                 a.  Overuse of cell phone                 b.  Talking too loudly on any phone               2.  Talking                  a.  Gossip                 b.  Bad language                 c.  Too loudly in general                 d.  Not knowing your audience         D.  When you make a mistake             1.  Admit it             2.  Apologize             3.  Move on quickly                   a.  Don't dwell on it    II.  Etiquette      A.  Know enough of the "rules" so you are comfortable focussing your attention on the person or event        B.  Empathy            1.  Consideration, respect, honesty            2.  I can see your point of view, even if I don't necessarily agree with it            3.  Look outside yourself        C.  Choose to believe the good in others, not for them but for you   Social Media Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@impactbydanchiodo31    

Meet the fierce and fabulous Melody Morgan, President of Morgan Coaching & Consulting. She updates us one some significant topics of today AND tells us about how to be “authentically significant”. I. Learning from and understanding others A. Men often prefer to learn from men B. Women often prefer to learn from women II. Understanding yourself A. Intrinsic 1. What do you like 2. What are your passions 3. Your personality style 4. Your desires 5. How am I inside/ how do others see me on the outside 6. Have more confidence in yourself B. Extrinsic 1. What do people think of you 2. How do they perceive you 3. How do they receive the info we give them III. Making decisions A. Women can be good decision makers 1. Good multi taskers/ What is Plan B B. Making a wrong decision 1. Not a failure 2. Educational C. Fear can be a deterrent or a motivator D. Doubt can be self sabotage or paralyzing Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

What is it like to be a young leader asked to run a major department in an organization? There are many twists and turns, but if you do it well, you can create a great culture for your team AND provide a great service to your community. News I. Journalists A. Good writers are typically avid readers B. Outside perspective is beneficial C. A number of journalists do not have a journalism background D. They need a commitment to the concepts of journalism E. Main job is to keep the community informed II. Where is journalism headed? A. Unknown III. Diversify your skill set A. Search for grants 1. A variety of grants can be found if you look enough Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

This 23-year old is working on his Masters Degree at George Washington University and will be doing professional work in the niche field of democracy-building in Eurasia. He shares his recent time in Russia and what he learned from the experience. I. Career Building A. Building a new life or career from scratch 1. Where do you go 2. What do you need to find 3. What do you need to buy B. Using disruptions to your advantage 1. Facing a disruption you can't push out of the way a. You can't move over b. You can't get past c. You have to change direction 2. Once you have done this, you know what to do in similar situations a. You can better prepare yourself b. Don't necessarily have to be overly aggressive II. A Russian perspective A. When Putin is faced with opposition 1. He tries to pick an opposition to rally nationalism 2. He uses opposition to flex his muscles to build up domestic support B. All news in Russia is government controlled and censored 1. Russian liberals don't believe the news C. Putin's goal was to prevent the expansion of Nato 1. In the end, NATO doubled it's support Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

If you want to explore the subject of sleep and wonder what goes into a good night’s sleep, this is the podcast you will want to watch. Sleep expert Nick Lambe explores the topic from many angles. I. How to take steps to new opportunities A. Evolution 1. Deciding when to go to the next setting 2. Use any opportunity to educate yourself 3. Balance out opportunities to work alone v. collaboration with others 4. Figure out your skill set within your industry B. Your unique abilities 1. People gravitate to those they think can be helpful to them 2. They don't necessarily look just for degrees II. The need for a Sleep Coach A. There are 7,500 sleep doctors and many thousands of patients B. Many or most sleep issues are behavioral in nature, not just medical 1. Even if sleep issues are medical in origin, there is still a behavioral component 2. There is lost confidence in the ability to sleep 3. Sleep hygiene (ex. lights, food, temperature, etc) is a part of the solution, but not the sole solution C. Determining the proper amount of sleep 1. No sweeping recommendation 2. Depends on energy spent during the day 3. Based on quality, depth, regularity, and continuity Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

Selling isn’t for everyone, but when you have a natural talent for it (starting at the age of 12) it may be the career that you are destined for and excel at. Watch Tara Yaryan’s sales journey. It will inspire you. I. Selling skills A. Do you have pride in your job? B. Understand what you are selling C. Believe in your product 1. Are you passionate about it? D. Organization is key 1. Constantly have a To Do list 2. Constantly reprioritize E. Sales skills are inherent, natural 1. Product knowledge can be taught 2. Training needs to be hands on II. Find a way to reset often A. Regularly B. Otherwise stress piles on Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

Leadership is a field that is not only an important skill for some people in their profession, but their talent in this area can extend to the community, where they can improve the quality of life for everyone. Garrett Terry, our next guest on Level Up does exactly that. I. Values Important to a Leader A. Patience B. Communication C. Tact 1. With these traits/ values, problems can be remediated or avoided II. Competition A. Mostly offer the same services and products that you do B. Most people choose to work with you because they relate to you and the relationship they will build with you III. Side Hustle A. Find something/s outside work to interest you and round out your skills B. Volunteering 1. Feels good 2. Meet people 3. Learn new skills Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIUpMq8_zs_e6-ZIGZspb2APhC55cGq-_ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

Even if you are successful in a corporate life, sometimes you have the hopes to start your own organization and create your own success. Richard McVay has done that with two of his organizations that are all about fun! I. Making the Jump A. Look over the options B. If you are a prayerful person, pray about it C. Look over the "cliff" 1. Either you jump or you don't II. What is your super power? A. Taking initiative B. Positive attitude C. You choose the direction you want to go D. Keep moving forward E. Good people skills F. Keep it fun/ create fun III. Young people keep you going A. They have the best new ideas B. They have no filter C. Listen to them D. Have fun IV. Pay it forward A. Ex. They give away a free birthday party for every 10 parties they book 1. They partner with three agencies representing needy children V. Some good philosophies A. Yesterday ended at midnight. Concentrate on today. B. Fight to be a positive person C. Be open to learning and trying new things D. Look for what's there, not what you want to be there E. Wisdom can come from many others. You never know where it might come from.

Yvonne Raczkowski is a guest who always works with passion—passion at work, passion in her pastime activities, and passion about life in general. She has done much in life and is a lifelong learner, so she’s always ready to learn even more. I. Lifelong Learning A. If you can make a living for someone else, you can make a living for yourself B. Something different you can do that will make you better at your everyday tasks/work C. Not going forward is not an option D. Have a servant's heart. 1. People don't care what you know until they know that you care 2. Really listen, don't just get ready to respond II. Sales A. Over time, you can learn to sell a variety of items and services B. Sales equals facilitating between the person and the product/service Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

Check out Doug Hunt’s explanation of the Business Incubator concept. As Director of Entrepreneurship at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, he is growing an incubator for organizations from all walks of life. I. Business Incubator A. Fosters entrepreneurship B. Advanced training and technical center 1. Providing help to small businesses get to them to a level of success as quickly as possible C. Cash solves everything in small businesses 1. Incubator mitigates as much risk and overhead as possible a. No long term lease: month to month b. Small monthly space rental fees c. Individual space, shared space, or hot desk d. No other expenses D. Fosters collaboration 1. Allows networking, many times with individuals/companies you wouldn't otherwise encounter 2. An ecosystem feeding one another II. Steps to being a successful entrepreneur A. Find a mentor/s B. Find systems and processes that work for you C. Be willing to take constructive criticism D. Have a business plan and follow it E. Take advantage of resources available to you Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

You name it, Mo Holloman has done it. She is a performer, trainer, improv extraordinaire, and much more. Watch this video podcast to learn how to not be afraid to try anything, for it may turn out to be stellar! I. Developing Yourself A. Skills 1. You can be born with certain skills 2. You can work and develop skills even if they aren't inherent B. Energy Exchange 1. Includes any conversation, interaction, or performance 2. Learning to balance the exchange 3. Processing a. What did you do right? b. What can you do differently? c. Don't lose appreciation for where you came from II. Your Purpose A. Speaking your joy will lead you to your higher purpose B. If it feels good, follow it Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXtXqDlWCDzWfKzmAVN3QA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

Perhaps you’re looking for something different to do than just work in your career. Have you ever thought about dance? Join Yuriy and Olex Datsyk, international dancing stars that opened their own Fred Astaire Dance Studio. I. Challenging yourself with something new, ex. Ballroom Dance A. Open to everyone, adults, and children 1. Mostly adults here in the United States a. Empty nesters b. Looking for something new c. Couples getting married or anniversary party d. Individuals or couples 2. Europe typically includes more couples and children II. Why consider Ballroom Dance A. Exercise B. Dance and rhythm skills 1. The skills stay with you long after the lessons 2. How to operate your body with your partner 3. How to read your partner 4. Body language and balance C. Get through a hard time/ fill the emptiness D. Performance skills 1. Draw you out 2. Discover the beauty of your dancing 3. Education to become your best III. Some of their philosophies A. Earn your trophies at practice, pick them up at the competition B. Dance to express, not to impress C. You've got what it takes, so give it everything you've got D. If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you E. Look in the mirror. That's your competition F. Always want to be better than you are Contact info for Bonita Springs Fred Astaire: 239-949-9680 Or FredAstaire.com for studios in your area Website: https://www.impactbydan.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactbydan/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chiodo-a8b0ba11/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-709946185​ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-training-and-development-dan-chiodo/id1223775222?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/level-up-with-dan-chiodo

In J.J. Kelly’s new book “Intellopy: Survival and Happiness in a Collapsing Society with Advancing Technology” we learn a lot about why our society is at the present stage it is. This book traces human thought and functioning from early times to now. You’ll want to grab on to some of these meaningful concepts. I. Evolution A. A function of reality B. Originally was biological, but is now technological C. Taking unintelligent matter to intelligent use D. The degree to which the universe has awakened II. Two ways society responds A. Those who trust emotions, not reality B. Those who trust reality, reason 1. Ancient Greeks, lasted 200-300 years 2. Then Rome defeated Greece and mysticism ruled for 1700 years C. Aquinas tried to reinstate enlightenment during renaissance D. We are eroding away from reason since the declaration of independence III. Learned outcomes from Intellopy A. Become a new intellectual 1. Take big abstract ideas and connect to reality B. Learn how the world works 1. Evolution 2. Plastic brain 3. Conceptual thinking 4. Technology cycle 5. Ivory tower 6. Happiness skills C. Anticipate the future IV. Technologies moving us forward A. Transcendent B. Genetics C. Nanotechnical D. Block chain E. 5 G network F. Artificial intelligence G. Augmented intelligence H. Quantum computing I. Fusion energy V. Achieve your heroic vision A. We are on the threshold of radically extended lifespans B. Getting from your present position to your vision VI. How to prevent society's collapse A. Cause is the abandonment of reason and reality B. Technology can accelerate the collapse but can also be the prevention VII. How to influence or critique technology

Take a look at a 9-year career officer from the United States Army and note some of the great things he learned as a leader and replicates in the business he is in today. I. Communication A. Root cause for many if not most issues B. Group or interpersonal cohesion occurs when 1. You have trust in them and they in you 2. You have their best interests in mind and they have yours II. Best Leaders A. Start out as the best followers B. Understand that leaders have to be out in front with their employees C. Don't expect their team to do what they aren't willing to do D. Results in a cohesive team III. "Front Porch" Time A. Wisdom isn't gained overnight B. It's gained by listening and understanding C. Where most of the healing and learning takes place IV. Customer Service A. Everything we do is people-centric (taking care of people) B. Everyone is buying and selling 1. Ideas, things, wishes C. Establish a rapport, trust, or a connection