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The True Power of Self-Talk Aug 23, 2022

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It's the subtle, silent killer of our motivation, our outlook, and our options. It's known as self-talk and unless you give it the attention it deserves, it will drive you into loneliness, isolation, depression and decline.

This issue is a plea. Take control of what you're telling yourself. In your 40-50's, when you're already facing some life-changing thoughts, ideas, and circumstances, you need to be telling yourself the truth.

Here are a couple resources to augment the episode:

Marc Cordon and the power of selftalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/marc_cordon_the_power_of_self_talk?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Psych Hub and positive self-talk:
https://youtu.be/71_NkXgAK1g

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You Are Fascinating Aug 16, 2022

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In this episode we dive into a tool called The Fascinate Advantage. My guest, Lori Blatt, is a certified practitioner and she shares how the Fascinate assessment helps individuals and teams understand how each is seen by the world.

This is a tremendous advantage to those of us who are seeking the next thing for our lives.

Lori Blatt works with B2B decision-makers and their teams to be more fascinating in order to attract their ideal audience.

She describes herself as a "creative soul living in an analytical mind" which means her work is a balance of marketing principles, provocative questions, engaging design, and well-crafted words.

She has the ability to see the big picture and possesses the design prowess as well as a bullpen of talent to execute the details.

I can vouch for her personally as she is my branding coach who was involved at a pivotal point in my career not long ago.

Lori is a Brand Developer | Content Creator | Buyer Journey designer | and a Fascinate Certified Advisor.

Connect with Lori:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriblatt/

Fascinate Assessment Digital Report Only: https://bit.ly/H2FReport

Sunday Spark weekly brand building email: https://bit.ly/spark-LI

BONUS:
Lori has been gracious enough to extend a discount (nearly 50% off) to listeners to obtain a report and unpack your own personal Fascinate report. To grab your benefit:

Fascinate Assessment Report + Detailed Debrief: https://calendly.com/loriblatt/h2f-60min-offer
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The Liminal Space Aug 09, 2022

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You want meaningful work to do. You used to do it, but now it's not as meaningful to you as it once was. What happened? What's wrong with you?

In this episode, we address what's going on and, by the way, there's nothing wrong with you.

In the show, I encourage you to surround yourself with a support community that will help you grow and thrive in the new era of your life.

One way to do that is to join THE COMMUNITY, an online platform made of people just like you who are navigating their journey out of the liminal space.

If that's of interest to you, go here and request your membership:
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A 5-Year Plan with Nelson Witmer Aug 02, 2022

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Are you at a crossroads and don't know which direction to choose? Struggling to take the next step because you made a poor decision in the past and now you're gun shy?
The guest on today's episode of Serve Strong Finish Strong podcast is a real account of a genuine journey, complete with ups and downs, over a 5-year period.

You'll discover what he learned about himself.
You'll hear how it's okay to change your mind and make course correction along the way.
You'll be encouraged to keep pulling yourself through, even when life takes unpredictable turns.

Nelson Witmer, Owner of Witmer's Construction. One of 5 children. Husband and Father of 3 boys. Real estate investor. Exalter & encourager by nature. Long-term client of Serving Strong.

For more about designing your own life plan, contact your host, Scott Couchenour at coach@servingstrong.com

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Emotional Health - Di Patterson Jul 26, 2022

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This episode is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Di Patterson. The previous conversation addressed the importance of being relationally rich.
In this emotional episode, Di shares how common it is to live your life in fear of getting old. So many people are living in silent desperation, wondering what the future will hold for them.But Di provides a simple, yet powerful, exercise that will help you regain your command of aging and live well.
Di Patterson, MSG, CPG is a Credentialed Professional Media Gerontologist, and founder at Success in Aging Center®, Inc. and Season of Life® Conference, Inc. Since 1979, Di co-produced several music albums and co-owns Matters of the Heart Music. Since 2008, Di has won 10 National Mature Media Awards and New Product and Technology Awards at dipatterson.com, successinagingcenters.com and her app: Season of Life® Conferences.

In 2012, Di won Senior Care Hero Awards Advocate, Gerontologist and Educator of the Year. In 2015, Di was a guest Gerontologist on NBC’s The TODAY Show, speaking about Senior day programs and caregiving for older adults. Di worked as an Aging consultant on several movies; most notably for Jerry Lewis on his last movie, Max Rose, released in 2016. Di is a guest judge for seniorawards.com.

In 2017, Di hosted her first Season of Life® Conference at Biola University, bringing Pat and Debby Boone onstage to sing and tell their vibrant Aging stories. Di uses media arts to promote her Success in Aging® brands at Success in Aging Center® Inc., Success in Aging TV® and Season of Life® Conference, Inc., a CA Aging Education 501c3 where she is Creative Director of Videos and Essentials Boxes.
Di currently proudly serves as a Board member of Meals on Wheels, Orange County, sits on the Board of the Biola University Alumni Leadership Council, and is an ambassador for Alzheimers, Orange County.

Di is a member of GSA: Gerontological Society of America, NAPG: National Association for Professional Gerontologists, ASA: American Society on Aging, and CCGG: California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Di’s book LIFE, CAMERA, ACTION! is available on Kindle at Amazon.com.

Di can be reached at www.dipatterson.com

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Relationally Rich - Di Patterson Jul 19, 2022

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In this part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Di Patterson. Host Scott says “You will love Di (America's Gerontologist)” as she shares her views on the importance of relationships as we age. Many people who have experienced 40 know that 40 is a pivotal age. Things seem to begin to “go south”, although these changes began much earlier.

Men begin a strength decline at age 18, and women’s need for bone calcium begins at age 10. And everyone’s kidneys performed at their peak at age 5. Humbling, isn’t it? It is within this context we discuss the importance of relationships. Listen as Di teaches how LOVE is the key to aging well.

Di Patterson, MSG, CPG is a Credentialed Professional Media Gerontologist, and founder at Success in Aging Center®, Inc. and Season of Life® Conference, Inc. Since 1979, Di co-produced several music albums and co-owns Matters of the Heart Music. Since 2008, Di has won 10 National Mature Media Awards and New Product and Technology Awards at dipatterson.com, successinagingcenters.com and her app: Season of Life® Conferences.

Di currently proudly serves as a Board member of Meals on Wheels, Orange County, sits on the Board of the Biola University Alumni Leadership Council, and is an ambassador for Alzheimers, Orange County. Di is a member of GSA: Gerontological Society of America, NAPG: National Association for Professional Gerontologists, ASA: American Society on Aging, and CCGG: California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Di’s book LIFE, CAMERA, ACTION! is available on Kindle at Amazon.com.

Di can be reached at www.dipatterson.com

To learn more, visit:
www.servingstrong.com

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www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour

Mortality: Cloud Or Launchpad? Jul 12, 2022

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In this episode of the Serve Strong Finish Strong podcast, Host Scott Couchenour shared that we look mortality straight in the face and put it in its proper place.

"The idea that you are going to die is life-giving.I'll show you what I mean," Scott says.

In the show, Scott refers to a TED Talk that heavily influenced him in the work he's now doing with his clients. It's entitled "Inside The Mind Of A Master Procrastinator."

Here's a link to that Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator

If you are interested in knowing more about what Scott does with his clients, reach out: coach@servingstrong.com

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What Are You Holding Onto? Jul 05, 2022

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Hold a simple glass of water long enough and your arm will begin to shake. It's not the absolute weight, but the time holding it that makes the difference.

In this episode of the Serve Strong Finish Strong podcast, Host Scott addresses a common barrier we all face when we want to start something new. Use the information to your advantage as you establish a creative mindset for life change as you navigate your way into your 4th quarter (your 60-70's).
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Hallmarks Of A Fantastic Life Jun 28, 2022

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You want a fantastic life. But there are so many inputs and options. There are so many people sharing so much advice and ideas. If you want to create a fantastic life, where do you start? How do you measure your progress? Who do you listen to? How do you define success?
This episode shares a framework you can use to begin to design and implement your own fantastic life. The framework is a 6-part approach based on the following 6 areas of life:
Spiritual, Physical, Relational, Emotional, Vocational, Financial
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