"If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want."

This quote, coined by the famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, is the mantra that Tony Burns lives by every day. A devoted family man and CEO of HPA (Helping People Achieve), he is also a passionate motivational speaker and is dedicated to making life easier for others.

His parents instilled a mantra of giving back as a young boy, and decades later, he devotes his time to improving the lives of the people that he leads. With a diverse career history, he is especially passionate about helping people with disabilities and showcasing their contributions to the rest of the world. He sat down with Linh Podetti to discuss his motivation, the effect of Covid-19 on his company, and staying positive during stressful times. 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:26 What is HPA?

04:28 Tony's motivation to work for HPA

07:27 Becoming a compassionate person

09:07 Pushing through adversity & appreciating life

10:58 A sporting upbringing

12:36 Inspiring motivational speaking

13:54 Recruiting people of all backgrounds

16:27 Attracting purpose-driven businesses

19:04 Finding a career more fulfilling

20:13 The effect of Covid-19 on HPA

22:12 Challenging times as CEO

23:16 Peak performance tips

24:25 Staying positive during stress

25:30 What the future looks like for Tony

26:23 Connecting with Tony

27:20 How he wants the world to remember him

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