Positivity Through the Storm with Dr. Paul Jenkins
In this episode, I reconnect with my friend Dr. Paul Jenkins, positivity psychologist, author, speaker, and host of Live on Purpose Radio. He is a lovable dude, and I think you'll really like what he has to share. We first met at the Performance Academy with Michelle Villalobos, and since then, we’ve had some incredible conversations, including one on his podcast. This time, he joined me to explore one of the most powerful transformations I’ve heard—how a personal financial crisis became the foundation of his mission to spread positivity and purpose. Dr. Paul shares his story of bankruptcy, the lessons it taught him, and how he emerged with a renewed focus on service, choice, and the influence we all have. He unpacks the “Influence Quadrant,” a simple but profound model for shifting your focus and stepping into real leadership. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you’re not enough, or if you want to lead with greater impact, this one’s for you.
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Show Notes
What You’ll Learn:
- How adversity can become your most powerful teacher
- The surprise that “everything’s still in color” after a bankruptcy
- Why “Don’t be nervous, be at their service” is more than just a sticker—it’s a leadership principle
- How metacognition gives you the power to shift from victim to agent
- What the “Influence Quadrant” is—and how it can transform your communication and leadership
Links & Resources:
- 🎧 Dr. Paul’s Podcast: Live on Purpose Radio
- 📘 Get the Influence Quadrant Visual: drpauljenkins.com/johnbates
- 🧠 Listen to my appearance on Live on Purpose Radio: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/mirror-neurons-and-the-monkey-mind-with-john-bates-episode-646/
- 📚 Books we mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz & The 3.3 Rule by John Briggs
Connect with Dr. Paul Jenkins:
- Website: drpauljenkins.com
- Instagram: @drpauljenkins
- LinkedIn: Dr. Paul Jenkins
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