Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

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Work Less and Be More Productive with JOE SANOK Dec 06, 2021

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Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make
more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day
workweek boosts creativity and productivity.
Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD Magazine, and the Smart Passive Income
Podcast. He hosts the popular "The Practice of the Practice Podcast", which is recognized
as one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month.
Bestselling Authors, Experts, Scholars, and Business Leaders and Innovators are featured
and interviewed in the 550 plus podcasts he has done over the last six years.
Episode Summary -
Do you find yourself always in a rush?
Are you too busy that you don’t get to spend enough time with your friends & family?
Do you find always running out of time?
Most of us are so busy with the daily tasks that we end up being unproductive and
unhappy. Being productive doesn’t mean you have to be busy always; all you need is to
plan less and do more.
Schedule your time so that you are more productive rather than being busy.
In this episode, Joe Sanok talks about how you can get more results by working less. He
also talks about the need of being curious to grow your business.
“Part of being curious is failing miserably and trying things out which don’t work.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[2:20] Joe shares his success journey of becoming a Best-Selling Author.
[6:26] Joe talks about how the Four Day Work Week has benefitted his business and his
clients.
[8:19] Joe talks about the skillset that has contributed to his success.
[9:15] Joe shares some of the strategies that have contributed to becoming the New York
Times Best Selling Author.
[15:25] Joe talks about his greatest accomplishments.
[19:27] Joe talks about why kids need to be taught to be curious & how curiosity helps us
grow.
[30:23] What does working from your happy place mean to Joe.
[31:32] How can a Four Day Work Week make you more productive?
[35:11] Joe’s advice for entrepreneurs on how to plan a productive week.
How to Connect with Joe Sanok:
Website - https://www.practiceofthepractice.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sanok-8b140023/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PracticeOfThePractice/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoeSanok
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Always be at the top of your Game with ERIC STANTON BETTS Dec 02, 2021

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Eric is an Actor, Model, and Performer based in LA and also a World Traveler.
Competing in many different sports: cross country, basketball, track, soccer, baseball, he
grew up an athlete. He kept running as a hobby and raced once in a while. He started
performing in middle school in plays and his first musical in high school—and he never
looked back. He went to see his first Broadway show and decided to move to New York for
college. He started modeling there and quickly signed with 5 top agencies worldwide in
LA, NY, Chicago, Paris, and Milan. He booked the Kinky Boots National tour a few years
post-college and has pursued the art ever since.
With humble beginnings but always a big dreamer, Eric is a mixed BIPOC artist who only
recently learned to embrace every color of himself. Recently engaged and planning his
wedding, he is excited about the next adventure.
Episode Summary -
Rejection is part of an artist's career, but the challenge lies in handling the rejections.
In this episode, Eric Stanton Betts talks about the challenges he has been through in his
career and how he overcame all the challenges.
The key factor in becoming a successful artist is focusing on giving your best and not
worrying about the outcome.
With every audition or job you go to, you only get better, and you grow.
"If you stay ready, you don't have to be ready."
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:18] Eric shares his journey of becoming a successful actor & model from being an
athlete.
[10:46] Eric talks about one of his most significant accomplishments.
[14:55] Eric talks about how to handle rejections and be in the positive mind frame.
[21:08] Eric talks about how he builds & engages his fanbase as an actor.
[23:43] How does Eric navigate between being an actor and the business side of it?
[28:44] What does working from your happy place mean to Eric?
[31:07] Eric's advice for someone who is starting their career as an artist.
How to Connect with Eric Stanton Betts:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/standstsotall21/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/StandsTooTall21
Website - https://ericstantonbetts.com/
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Part 1 of Four Things Successful People Have In Common - Successful People are Dreamers Nov 30, 2021

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Your habits will play a key role in your success.
Every successful person has their own set of habits, but everyone practices a few common
things. In this four-part series, I will share and talk about the four things that every
successful person have in common.
Episode Summary -
What you dream that you become, but most of us are too scared to dream big.
In this episode, I talk about why dreaming big is crucial for your success.
You are capable of achieving anything if you can dream it. Don’ let any circumstances stop
you from dreaming big.
Happy Dreaming, and Let’s make 2022 your best year yet.
“Random acts will give you random results.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[01:54] How my crazy big dreams have helped me grow?
[03:21] What happens when you start dreaming big?
[04:42] Some of the mindset challenges people are experiencing which is stopping them
from growing.
[06:36] How my flexibility and change management skillset helped me overcome
challenging times.
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Turn Your Pain Into Passion with ERIC D. NEWMAN Nov 29, 2021

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Eric D. Newman is a passionate entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and visionary leader.
In 2009, he founded Roc Solid Foundation ( rocsolidfoundation.org ), an organization that
inspires hope for every child and family fighting pediatric cancer. Roc Solid partners with
more than seventy children’s hospitals to deliver Ready Bags for families and has built
more than one thousand play-sets for children throughout the country who need a safe
place to play and a reason to smile.
A husband, father, and pediatric cancer survivor himself, Eric understands the battle a
family faces when their child is diagnosed. He is a Serial entrepreneur of the “What’s
Never Been Done” guy.
He loves surfing and spending time with his wife, Analisa, and their two kids, Camryn and
Braxton.
Episode Summary -
Success and money are the byproduct if you enjoy what you do and live a meaningful
life. And to live a meaningful life, you need to create an impact on others' life.
In this episode, Eric D. Newman talks about his journey of fighting a rare form of liver
cancer at the age of three and finding his purpose from his pain.
“If you focus on the people, the money will truly come.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:27] Eric shares his journey of starting a non-profit organization that inspires hope for
every child and family fighting pediatric cancer.
[05:02] Eric talks about his foundation and how it helps children who are fighting cancer.
[08:14] Eric shares two of his greatest skillsets that have helped him become a successful
entrepreneur.
[11:08] How to establish a successful non-profit organization.
[14:33] Eric shares his greatest accomplishments.
[18:01] What does working from a happy place mean to Eric.
[25:36] Strategies to improve your team bonding.
[28:41] How taking feedbacks can help you grow your business?
[29:47] How can surveys help your business?
[32:29] Eric’s advice on how to grow a non-profit organization all by yourself?
How to Connect Eric D. Newman:
Website - https://thenewmanexperience.com/
Roc Solid Foundation Website - rocsolidfoundation.org
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Tell Your Story with CORY GOODRICH Nov 25, 2021

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Cory Goodrich is an actress, singer-songwriter, published author, recording artist/
producer, and painter who lives in the Chicago area.
A winner of two Jeff awards, Cory performs in theatres and on television and has
appeared on Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice and the upcoming Ripple
Effects starring Elizabeth Moss. Her book Folksong: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, and
DNA and accompanying album, Long Way Around were released in 2021 to rave reviews.
Episode Summary -
Once we overcome every challenge and struggle, it becomes a story. And these stories
can become an inspiration for many.
In this episode, Cory Goodrich talks about why you should share your story and the need
to live your life to the fullest and experience the journey towards creating a meaningful life.
Our life is filled with different opportunities; it is essential to do what you love to do and
excites you every day.
“Our worth comes from ourselves and with what we create.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:25] Cory shares her life story - The challenges she has been through and how she
found her new talent
[9:00] Cory talks about how she figured out what career she wanted to pursue.
[11:51] What have been Cory’s most significant achievements?
[13:35] What challenges has Cory faced at the starting of her career?
[15:55] Cory talks about her favorite character she has performed.
[17:06] Three key ways of how Cory builds and engages with her fanbase?
[19:47] Cory talks about how she navigates between the business side and the creative
side.
[23:00] Cory talks about how being flexible has been a crucial factor behind her successful
career.
[26:51] What does work from your happy place mean to Cory?
[29:24] Cory’s advice on what is most important when you are starting your career in arts.
How to Connect with Cory Goodrich:
Facebook - https://corygoodrich.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corygoodrich/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cory.goodrich.5/
Link to watch her video song “You: - https://youtu.be/f5FyJzYxupA
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How to Choose the Right Planner For You Nov 23, 2021

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As we are nearing the end of 2021, it is time to choose the right planner.
There are people including me, who have tried multiple planners, but it was never
satisfying.
In today’s episode, I talk about how to choose the right planner for you that will move you
forward.
It is time to have an outstanding year 2022 by choosing the right planner for you.
“When you dream big about the possibilities, that’s when you start moving towards them.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:16] Do you really need a paper planner in today’s digital era, and What are the things
you should look for in a planner?
[03:46] How does “month-at-a-glance” help you in growing your business?
[05:22] The need to choose a dated planner.
[06:39] Why do people lose their motivation, and What should be included in a planner to
keep the energy up?
[08:22] What activities should be included in month-at-a-glance and week-at-a-glance?
[09:50] What is “The Power House System”?
[14:20] How do I plan and create my planner?
[16:15] Why should you consider having a Gratitude Journal?
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Listening to Emotions with DOUGLAS E. NOLL Nov 22, 2021

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Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA, left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a
peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels.
He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s
work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and
ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-
security prisons.
He was born nearly deaf, nearly blind, crippled with two club feet, and left-handed. Despite
this, he learned how to learn and ultimately became a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, best-
selling author of four books, speaker, visionary, and teacher. He is the co-founder of Prison
of Peace ( www.prisonofpeace.org ), training murderers in maximum security prisons how to
be peacemakers and mediators in their prison communities.
He teaches thought leaders and business leaders how to use their emotions as part of
their hidden genius. One of the ways he does this is by teaching people how to listen to
others into existence.
“The best way to communicate with others is with emotions.”
Episode Summary -
Your emotions primarily drive your actions.
And the most challenging emotion that is difficult to control within ourselves and of others
is anger.
How many times have you taken decisions out of anger which you have regretted later?
How many times have you reacted when your clients, team members, or family members
are angry?
What do you do to make the other person calm down?
Decisions and actions taken with anger don’t lead anywhere.
In this episode, Douglas talks about how you can transform your life by listening each
other to existence.
Snapshot of the key points discussed from the episode:
[02:24] Douglas shares his journey of becoming a Peacemaker from a successful Trial
Lawyer.
[20:53] Douglas shares the three steps of de-escalating an angry person.
[28:35] Douglas talks about how our brain makes decisions and how we can control them.
[32:25] Douglas shares some stories of how people have transformed their lives by being
emotionally competent.
[36:58] Douglas talks about “the listening each other to existence” - How it helps transform
relationships both personally and professionally.
[38:03] What does work from your happy place mean to Douglas?
[38:52] Douglas’s advice on finding peace within to live a successful and meaningful life?
How to Connect Douglas:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doug.noll.52
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/
Douglas’s special offer for our listeners - dougnoll.co/happyplace
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Be Better Prepared with GEORGE SIEGAL Nov 18, 2021

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George Siegal has over 35 years of experience in television and film production.
George directed The Last House Standing, a documentary film about how everyone needs
a home that doesn't blow away, wash away, or burn down.
He is a former weatherman and TV reporter who covered countless stories about people
who lost everything in disasters. In his current documentary film The Last House Standing,
he explores the fact that most people think catastrophic destruction will never happen to
them. And they have no idea if their insurance will actually get them whole again. He is a
great guest to talk about filmmaking, resilient building, homeownership, and preparing for
potential disasters.
Episode Summary -
As an entrepreneur, you cannot just rely on others; you need to save yourself by being
better prepared.
In this episode, George Siegal talks about his transition from the corporate world to
filmmaking. He talks about the challenges he has overcome and how he has built a
successful business.
“You need to be true to what you portrait to others.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:26] George talks about his journey from being a news reporter to a successful
business person.
[04:18] George talks about the challenges & struggles he has faced during the transition
from a job to business.
[08:11] George talks about his most outstanding achievements.
[09:18] George talks about his documentary film “The Last Hour Starving.”
[18:44] Two most crucial things that are required to increase engagement with your target
audience.
[25:23] George talks about his podcast show “Move the World.”
[30:44] What does working from a happy place mean to George?
[35:25] George’s advice on building a successful career for people who are starting as a
Film Maker and News Reporter.
How to Connect with George:
Move the World Website - https://movetheworldfilms.org/
The Last House Standing - https://www.thelasthousestanding.org/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal-mtwf/
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

How to Increase Your Sales This Holiday Season Nov 16, 2021

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As Black Friday and Holidays are right at the corner like all businesses, you must be
having some special offers.
But what is your promoting strategy?
Do you just give ads and hope you get to reach people?
We cannot just run ads and pray that the right people will see it; sales don’t happen that
way.
This season let’s take control of your marketing strategies. It’s time to post and take action.
In this episode, I talk about how you can grow your sales with different marketing posts,
marketing strategies, and ads during this holiday season.
“You cannot just post and hope that everybody will see it.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:08] “Post & Pray” - What does it mean and why it doesn’t work?
[03:26] A launch strategy that has pushed and increased my sales week after week.
[06:29] Some of the strategies I use to increase my sales through FB Groups.
[08:05] Are you running ads - What strategies do you need to implement to increase your
sales through ads?
[09:28] How can you ensure growth in sales with your “Black Friday Specials” and “Holiday
Specials”?
[12:32] Some of the email strategies to implement to ensure more people open your
emails.
[13:41] Why “text messages” should also be included in your promotion strategy?
[15:01] Some of the texting apps which work best.
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

You are Capable of Doing Anything with MIKE RIZKALLA Nov 15, 2021

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Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the advances made in the
field of robotics and in innovation and UX. Aim to enrich the lives of families through
magical tech experiences.
An Award-Winning Creative Leader in the Technology / Robotics industry with experience
in organizations ranging from startup to $75M global businesses, with proven performance
managing revenue goals up to $10M, operational budgets of up to $16M, and capital
expense budgets of up to $2.5M. A capable mentor with a track record of attracting,
recruiting, and advising teams.
Episode Summary -
You can achieve anything and everything, but you have to give time to it.
In today’s episode, Mike talks about the importance of doing what is meaningful for you
and the people around you.
Mike discusses the need to master interpersonal skills so that people willingly contribute
and walk with you towards building a successful journey.
“To build a successful team, you need to ensure they are connected with the vision of the
company, and they have a voice on the team.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:19] Mike talks about his journey from being an Animator to an Award-Winning Creative
Leader in Robotics.
[07:05] Mike talks about his new product “Snorble”, and how it helps children live healthily.
[14:07] Mike's three tips on how to manage your kids during the technological era.
[18:25] Mike talks about the skills that have helped him on his journey of success.
[24:15] What have been the greatest accomplishments & challenges for Mike.
[31:07] Mike talks about the importance of having clear communication for having better
relationships both personally & professionally.
[34:25] What does working from a happy place mean to Mike?
[38:21] Mike shares his vision with his new product “Snorble”.
How to Connect Mike Rizkalla:
Website - https://snorble.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/teamsnorble
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerizkalla
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

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