For those of you who followed my work over the years, thank you. š
Iāve always been reluctant to pull the curtain back to tell my story. Honestly, I have a hard time talking about myself, even if itās personal. I open up more about this in the video/links belowā¦
My friends Nathalie Nahai and Dr. Aaron Balick launched a new community, āTime To Show Up,ā to help professionals reconnect with their values, creative drive and personal mission.
I was asked if I would share my story.
Iāve shared a glass of wine or two at conferences around the world with them. I trust them. So, I said OK.
Here is that conversation. And itās personal, raw, and honest. āØ š¤
Key Themes
We cover a lot of ground. Itās the longest interview Iāve made time for in years, and hopefully youāll see why.
Some of the key themes we explore include:
1. Authenticity and empathy are key in connecting with others and building meaningful relationships.
2. Balancing performance and genuine connection is a challenge in the digital world.
3. Adapting and changing are necessary to reach and resonate with people in a fast-paced and noisy environment.
4. Creativity and taking risks are essential in building a fulfilling career. Marketing on different platforms requires genuine connection with people.
5. Reinventing oneself can be challenging, but it is necessary for personal growth.
6. Recognizing hindrances and staying the course is essential for success.
7. Gratitude and positive self-talk can lead to personal transformation and better relationships.
8. The importance of slowing down as life speeds up to recenter yourself, realign your mission, purpose, and aspirations against the new trajectory of the world, and taking control of your narrative (Lifescaling).
Conversation Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation
02:27 Brianās Creation Myth
06:03 Brianās Journey and Commitment to Others
09:34 Influence of Personal Background on Brianās Approach
12:23 Balancing Performance and Authenticity in the Digital World
13:47 Navigating the Tension Between Performance and Empathy
16:16 Perception of Self vs. Perception of Others
21:22 Expressing Yourself Authentically in a Noisy World
26:45 Trusting Yourself and Taking Risks
32:40 Building a Career with Integrity in a Fast-Paced World
35:09 Adapting and Changing to Connect with People
37:01 Exploring New Creative Challenges
37:48 The Challenge of Marketing on Different Platforms
38:42 Navigating the Challenges of Book Launch
39:49 Overcoming Challenges and Reinventing Oneself
40:33 The First Major Transformation
41:43 Learning from Garth Brooksā Transformation
42:37 Figuring Out How to Connect with People
44:06 The Drive and Purpose Behind the Book
45:01 Recognizing the Drive and Overcoming Hindrances
46:21 Understanding Oneself and Overcoming Hindrances
48:17 The Need for New Leadership and Change
49:43 Excitement and Anxiety About the Future
51:08 Lessons Learned and Lessons Yet to Learn
52:11 Recognizing the Hindrances and Staying the Course
54:12 The Journey of Personal Transformation
55:42 Understanding Who You Are and What You Value
57:08 Remaining Open to Learning and Growth
58:28 The Importance of Being Open and Not Knowing
59:48 Advice for Younger Self and Recognizing Ignorance
01:01:09 Lessons of Gratitude and Recognizing the Present
01:02:24 Recognizing Hindrances and Learning to Communicate
01:04:11 The Value of Remaining Open and Not Knowing
01:07:46 The Power of Self-Talk and Attracting Opportunities
Be. Do. Get.
In case you need a preview before you dedicate your valuable time with us, I wanted to share some unforgettable advice I received from my mentor and former boss in the 90s! His name is Dan Post and he helped me unlock my potential before I understood where I wanted to go.
āBe. Do. Get.ā
Itās a purposeful, action-oriented approach to manifestation. š«
I hope the rest of my backstory helps youā¦ š
Podcast Links
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