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Embracing the Unknown: How to Achieve Your Next Adventure - Scott Couchenour Jan 31, 2023

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It gnaws at you. That nagging voice inside your head is saying, "You were meant for more than this." Here you are in the proverbial middle of life and you have so much more to live.

What's your next adventure?

The episode is filled with inspiration and practical advice to help you take the first step towards your next adventure and find the courage to pursue it. Your host will also share from his own personal experience as a coach and how a client embraced the unknown and achieved his goal to give you an idea of how it's possible.

This episode will be an excellent resource for anyone looking to take the leap and pursue their dreams, whether it's a new career, a big trip, or any other adventure.

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Using Emotions To Thrive - Kelley Ashby Jan 24, 2023

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Have you ever been driving a car behind someone going way below the speed limit and it drives you nuts? You're experiencing what I call an "emotional moment".

One of the hallmarks of your fantastic 4th Quarter is Emotional Health. When you are emotionally healthy, you are able to create more margin in your mind and being. Emotional health has a lot to do with, well, emotions. And that's what we're going to address in this episode.

My guest promotes being smarter about your emotions. We won't just talk theory. Rather, we will bring actual examples into the conversation to help you better pinpoint areas in your own life where a little emotional smartness will go a long way in your journey.

Kelley Ashby has over twenty years of experience in higher education administration which includes experience in academic and co-curricular leadership education and assessment. She created, directed, and co-authored the University of Iowa’s Career Leadership Academy programs and curriculum; developed and administered Iowa’s Certificate in Leadership Studies.

In 2017, she decided to take her years of experience developing leaders and start her own training and consulting business.

In 2018, she became certified as a Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and Ignite Instructor and uses this in her work as a trainer and coach.

Kelley has worked with a variety of industries and specializes in “Multiple Generations in the Workplace” and “Emotional Intelligence.”

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Components of Health and Fitness - Butch "Mr Wellness" Temnick Jan 17, 2023

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What is health? What does it mean to be physically fit? How can you overcome the cravings that are destroying you physically?

This episode touches on a number of health and wellness topics. We will go into the science of cardio workouts, resistance training, food intake, stretching and most importantly the use of or the intake of water.

If you are looking for motivation to get moving and become a healthy person, this conversation will get you moving in the right direction.

Butch "Mr. Wellness" Temnick is a veteran of the United States Air Force. In 1988 he became the Jr. Mr. South Carolina Bodybuilding Champion, and national qualifier. He has served the health and fitness industry for over 33 years.

Butch has a background in Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, internships at Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, SC and Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. He is former Wellness Coordinator with the Horry County Government in Conway, SC. and the former Health & Fitness Instructor at Coastal Carolina University's Lifelong Learning Society and Webster University in Myrtle Beach, SC.

In 1996 he participated in the NFL Strength & Conditioning Clinic with the Washington Redskins (Commanders), Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.

He currently serves as Project Manager for Project GAHA (Getting Americans Health Again) and provides a specialized zoom fitness program called Target Zone Training for women, from 18 to 90 years old.

Here's where you can reach Butch:

(330) 506-FITT

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrwellness/

https://www.facebook.com/butch.temnick

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Micro Courses: Leverage What You Know - Kelley Tenny Jan 10, 2023

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You have a story that no one can duplicate. It's your brilliance. Your story is full of experiences and training that sits idle, waiting to be leveraged for your good and for the good of others.

If you could leverage all this wisdom and knowledge, you could make it work for you as you transition into your 4th Quarter.

But how do you leverage your brilliance?

Micro courses.

My guest today is an expert when it comes to shaping a person's wisdom and knowledge into a platform that can add to the bottom line and legacy.

My guest on this episode is Kelley Tenny. She is a university professor turned course strategist and micro-course initiator. Experts hire Kelley to help them teach their brilliance with online courses to generate life-long clients and infinite revenue.

Based on over 20 years of teaching, she is now empowering others through education. Her desire to empower even more led to the start of Kelley's company, Teach Your Brilliance™.

She offers curriculum creation and course strategy services to creators, influencers and experts who are looking to turn their wisdom into wealth.

You can find Kelley in these spaces:

http://teachyourbrilliance.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-tenny-course-strategist-8a81557

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The Solution to Resolutions Part 4 of 4 Dec 13, 2022

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Resolutions. They come and go. Mostly, they go. In fact, research indicates that nearly 80% of all New Year's resolutions fail by mid-February. What's wrong with this picture?
That's the topic of this episode. There needs to be some inner work before we start listing goals and desired habits.
Key Points:
1. Behind every system of actions are a system of beliefs.
2. Behavior that is incongruent with the self will not last.
3. The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity.
As you listen, keep these three words in mind: Mindset, Lifestyle, and Identity.
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
First, SAVE THE DATE for a live webinar to be held on January 5, 2023, at 5:30 pm. During that call, we will answer your questions and talk more about making the new year as fantastic as possible. If you're interested in attending, complete this simple form: https://bit.ly/solution2resolution2023.
Second, CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY. We are launching a new online community platform for people across the world who are designing and living their own fantastic lives with the goal of growing UP and finishing strong. Visit http://finishstrong.mn.co and request to join.
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The Solution to Resolutions (intro) - Remember the Cable - Nelson Witmer Dec 06, 2022

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When you think of the new year, what's one thing that comes to mind? I bet you would likely say New Year's Resolutions. The old adage, "New Year, New You," is indicative of starting fresh for a whole new calendar year.
And yet, researchers have consistently shown that nearly 80% of all resolutions die a quiet death sometime around the second week of February. And no one shares a selfie failing at a January promise.
Why such a repetitively high number of failures? And what in the world do the other 20% of the population know that the rest don't?
That's what we'll be addressing in the series "The SOLUTION to Resolutions: Creating A Lifestyle of Growing UP".
This episode, entitled "Remember the Cable," sets the tone before the 4-part series begins because it highlights the backbone of continued success in personal growth.
Listen as Nelson shares his story of scuba diving with his son (first shared in the August 2, 2022 episode, which you can listen to here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-5-year-plan-with-nelson-witmer/id1628610694?i=1000574759261 )
TWO ACTION STEPS:
First, SAVE THE DATE for a live webinar to be held on January 5, 2023, at 5:30 pm. During that call, we will answer your questions and talk more about making the new year as fantastic as possible. If you're interested in attending, email me at coach@servingstrong.com and tell me you're "interested in the webinar."
Second, CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY. We are launching a new online community platform for people across the world who are designing and living their own fantastic lives with the goal of growing UP and finishing strong. Visit http://finishstrong.mn.co and request to join.
To learn more, visit:
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An Example of a Fantastic Life - Lance Abrims Nov 29, 2022

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We can talk about living a fantastic 4th quarter.
But how much better would it be if we could hear from someone who already is? Good news. That's what this episode is about.
But let me warn you, it's not a journey of daisies and unicorns. My guest, Lance, has really gone through the ringer to get where he is today.
In fact, at about 10:50 into the recording, he shared some very deep experiences. So deep that he asked that we remove that section from the podcast (which I complied with).
Lance's story is a part of the podcast because it's a story of hope. No matter what you've been through, you too can design and live a fantastic 4th quarter.
Lance has been on the leading edge of the battle against depression and suicide for more than 40 years. His personal traumas and tragedies, both as a teen civilian and as a U.S. military member, provide Lance with the experience, insight, recovery, and megaphone to tell his story in a way that is saving lives. Over the last two decades as a veteran services counsellor, he has discovered how both he, our military heroes, and everyone else can rise out of the depths of sadness and suicide risk when one shares their personal story.
Lance is a U.S. Navy military veteran and holds a Master's Degree in Education (Student Services emphasis) from Old Dominion University. For 20 years, Lance has served as the Director of Veteran Today, a military veterans' service organization, and counseled scores of men and women struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other service-related issues. He is a Certified Peer Support Counselor and Conflict Mediation Specialist. He is also the author of four books, including "Creating the Life You Want."
An accomplished speaker, Lance has made over 1,000 public presentations since 2005. His deeply personal experience with his topics maintains an authenticity in delivery that is deeply felt by the audience.
You can find him at
https://www.lanceabrims.com
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Turn Hurts into Hope - Steve Wormer Nov 22, 2022

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You've been hurt. We all have. Getting hurt is inescapable. The question is not, "Will I ever get hurt?" -- The question is, "WHEN I get hurt, how will I process that hurt?"
Unprocessed hurt will hinder your ability to craft and execute a fantastic 4th quarter and finish strong.
That's why I'm excited to share this episode with you and my conversation with Steve Wormer.
Steve Wormer is the Executive Director for Caring Resources, which is known for their transformational program Hurt to Hope. Caring Resources is a non-profit organization helping people with all kinds of backgrounds to overcome painful experiences.
He has also led three churches and is currently leading a church in the Memphis area.
Steve is a speaker and a certified Leadership and Life coach.
He lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife Rebecca of over 26 years and their three children.
Find Steve here:
steve.wormer5@gmail.com
https://hurt2hope.org/

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When It's Time - Rick Craig Nov 15, 2022

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Death. It's a topic we all put off. Why is that?
Perhaps we're afraid we'll jinx ourselves, or we're too busy, or because we don't know where to start.
My guest, Rick Craig, today says that having a map to follow takes away guessing and confusion. Having the same terminology and map to follow for families when discussing end-of-life can promote cooperation among family members when engaging in topics where vision and desires may differ.
And, well, Rick should know. He wrote a book on it.
Rick Craig has been an ordained Christian pastor for over twenty years. He felt led to share his professional and personal experiences to help others navigate this journey.
Having planned and officiated well over 150 funeral and memorial services, his expertise in this area is invaluable.
In his book, entitled When It's Time, he shares his own stories of loss, along with others' testimonies and insight from contributing authors who are experts in their fields.
The book contains relatable stories to guide and equip anyone to take the next steps in end-of-life planning. His aim is to help you see how a well-thought-out plan can be one of the best gifts that become part of your legacy.
You can find Rick here:
https://whenitstime.org/
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Inside Successful Succession Planning - Steve McKee Nov 08, 2022

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None of us are going to make it out of this life alive.
How's that for an uplifting description of a podcast episode?
Seriously though, how many of us live as though we're going to live forever and therefore put off one of the most important parts of our lives until it's nearly too late?
I'm talking about succession planning. Who will succeed you in what you're currently doing? How will it continue after you're gone?
That's the topic of this episode.
My guest, Steve McKee is the co-founder of McKee Wallwork, a nationally recognized marketing advisory firm that helps stalled, stuck, and stale organizations generate new momentum.
He is the author of When Growth Stalls: How it Happens, Why You're Stuck and What to Do About It, an award-winning business book now published in four languages, and Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World's Best Brands, which New York Times bestselling author Jay Baer called "the definitive book on modern branding" that "should be mandatory reading in every business school in America."
Steve's new book, Turns: Where Business is Won and Lost, will be released in Q1, 2023.
McKee Wallwork made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America in its first year of eligibility and has twice won the prestigious Effie Award for marketing effectiveness from the American Marketing Association.
Steve was a Businessweek.com columnist for a decade and currently writes a popular monthly column for SmartBrief on Leadership. He has been published or quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes.com, Investor's Business Daily, and The Los Angeles Times, among others, and has appeared on CNBC, ESPN2, CNNfn, Bloomberg, and network television affiliates across America.
You can find him here:
https://www.mckeewallwork.com/
To learn more, visit:
www.servingstrong.com

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