The Alignment Show

You don't have to be in a bad place to realize it's time for a life change. Angelique Liles loved her work as leader with a top insurance company, and just realized after 18 years it was time to move on to the next step in her journey. Now, she empowers business leaders and their employees to unlock their natural talents and strengths to increase team productivity and goal clarity. We had a great conversation that will help you and literally en-courage you to not only determine your own next step, but take it.Among other resources, we discussed:* Angelique’s website* Reaching Angelique on LinkedIn (we didn’t actually discuss this, but we should have)* We mentioned the Clifton Strengths* Find Donn’s books, including his newest, Medium Well, now available in print (be careful with price, though—some retailers have it marked at an inflated price).You can catch video replays at the following links, or hear audio replays at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon podcasts, and Substack. (Note we had lots of comments shared on the screen that we couldn’t share in audio since the interview was pre-recorded, so you might want to check out one of the video replays.)* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou need this, and you probably know someone else who also needs the nudge or the encouragement.Make sure you don’t miss episode show notes or upcoming guests with equally encouraging conversations and insights. It’s free to subscribe, and you can pledge your support for future benefit and additional goodies. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Talk about following your values! Wulf Moon has known pretty much his whole life that he is a writer. But growing up in an abusive household, he didn't get support for that—far from it! His dad told him he would never be any good as a writer. Despite the challenges, he stuck with it under the encouragement of a teacher who recognized his ability. He published his first science fiction story when he was fifteen. It won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards–the same contest that first discovered Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Peter S. Beagle, and a host of iconic names in the arts. It became his first professional sale in Science World.Since then he has won over 40 awards in writing and over 30 in public speaking, and he has shared his knowledge with the world in several forms (we will link to some below). Hear how he weathered the barriers and navigated the extreme challenges to live his values and value his life.Among other resources, we talked about:* How to Write a Howling Good Story, Wulf’s new book that distills all his writing wisdom. Read about it on his website or get it on Amazon or any of many other retailers.* Wulf’s Patreon community, Wulf Pack Writers.* Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who was a guest on The Alignment Show recently, published Wulf’s new book through Stark Publishing.* Wulf mentioned Dean Wesley Smith, a prolific writer who shepherded him around a major convention and encouraged him as a writer. Dean has written dozens of books, including Writing Into the Dark.* We briefly discussed a “hippie classic” called Das Energi by Paul Williams. You might have an interest.* Donn’s new book is out! You can get an ebook directly from him, or pick up an ebook or print edition from any number of retailers. You can keep up with all of Donn’s books as they are published at Books2Read.You can catch video replays at the following links, or hear audio replays at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who doesn’t get a lot of encouragement and could use a story like Wulf’s.Make sure you get show notes with relevant links, and keep track of upcoming life-changing conversations! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

What a wild ride this episode was! We had a technical glitch in the middle of the live episode because I lost power about 20 minutes in. The video replays still have the frozen moments (and what an awkward expression froze on my face!), but we edited the audio version since dead air that is “audio only” is really, really challenging to listen through. At least with the video, you can see what Kim is doing, and she handled the unexpected interruption just fine!That’s not the most important part of this episode, though. Kim Farber, the Founder of ELEVEN11 Real Estate and Academy, is dedicated to empowering others to reach their greatest potential, and you can hear that throughout our conversation. Kim is committed to sharing her knowledge, guiding others on their journey of transformation, and developing a deep connection with their authentic and highest selves. She strives to empower others to embrace their full potential and lead heart-centered lives. She impresses me as someone working in one of the most pragmatic industries (real estate) determined to practice in a way that aligns with her core values, while also helping others call forth something similar from their own hearts.Resources we discussed include:* Kim’s Real Estate website, Eleven11RealEstate.com.* Kim’s Eleven11Academy.com.* A shout out to the podcast run by Yermi Kurkus, “The Exceptionally Irresistible Show,” from which we “borrowed” a question.* The release of Donn’s new book, Medium Well: The Journey from Believing to Believing In. At showtime, the book is only available through Donn’s store at a 25% discount for the ebook. That link will continue to update as print versions become available and the ebook reverts to regular price.You can catch video replays at the following links, or hear audio replays at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who could benefit from Kim’s example and encouragement.Make sure you keep up with upcoming guests and get the show notes! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I have been listening to and benefiting from Mark Leslie Lefebvre for a long time in several different roles. He has been a bookseller (yes, children, real books printed on paper and such), an author, a professional speaker, a podcaster, a corporate asset, a publisher.... He's done a lot of things! But there is a thread that runs through it all, through his own creative writing and as an enabler of other writers. We had a conversation with another of the people that I fanboy over (I hope you enjoy those as much as I do), and, in the process, shared insights that will help you live your own values.I will also say in passing that Mark exemplifies commitment. He did this episode live despite having strep throat because of his commitment—you might even say because of his commitment to commitment. I think he is the poster child for fulfulling your promises, and I appreciate that in him.Resources we talked about include:* Mark’s website, including links to all his many books* The website for Mark’s podcast, Stark Reflections (one of my three “must listen” podcasts every week)* We specifically mentioned Wide for the Win, Mark’s guide to avoiding all the actual and potential problems of putting on all your book eggs in one basket* My upcoming book release, Medium Well: The Journey from Believing to Believing In (that link will stay current for whatever is happening with the book when you read this)You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookSomeone needs the unique encouragement of this episode, and you know who they are.Make sure you don’t miss future conversations to help you live your values to value your life. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Both of these gentlemen have been on The Alignment Show before. Each is a best-selling author. Each is impressive all by himself. They have teamed up to bring forth a new business parable that combines their superpowers. This is what the Avengers would be if they were authors. We had a great conversation that delved into what brought them to this partnership. Their insights can help you in your own journey, whether in business or in personal life.Among the many resources we discussed are:* Some of Bob’s books* Endless Referrals* The Go-Giver series* Some of Jeff’s books* The Unexpected Tour Guide* Said the Lady with the Blue Hair* Their current book together, Streetwise to Saleswise* An impactful book entitled Go for No, another business parable that teaches a related mindset.* The Go-Giver Success Alliance* Jeff’s website* Bob’s website* Donn’s website* Donn’s books* The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why* First chapter of Medium Well* Medium Well: The Journey from Believing to Believing InYou can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who could benefit from this conversation!Make sure you don’t miss upcoming episodes and always have easy access to the show notes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

It's hard to put a description on Matthew Brackett. Just as a small example: he can conduct conferences in any one of three languages. He came from a small town in New England, but he has worked in leadership, educational, and consulting roles in Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy. He is a certified coach and speaker who has completed graduate and post-graduate degrees in theology, counseling, and leadership from universities in Rome, Chile, and Pennsylvania. In an age of specialization, Matthew serves effectively as a sort of human Swiss Army knife. We had a fascinating conversation about what led him from that small town to engage a big world, and how he now uses the challenges he faced in life to help others face their own challenges. Among resources we discussed:* The many resources Matthew shares* Matthew’s websiteYou will want to bookmark those and come back—he is getting ready to launch a course that will help you to live your values and value your life.In addition, you can get the first scene of Donn’s new book that is on the verge of publishing. No obligation—see if the story grabs you! Here’s a bit about it:When Skye Jackson starts her new job at the hospital, she wants nothing more than to fit in. But she makes a startling discovery—she can communicate with comatose patients in a way no one else can. At first doubting her own sanity, Skye finds herself helping doctors understand their nonverbal patients better. But as Skye tries to make sense of her strange talent, she faces skepticism and lack of understanding. When her conversations are misunderstood, she fears she could lose not only her job but her own sense of reality. Worst of all, Skye begins to doubt herself. With no one to believe in her unique ability, Skye may betray her true potential, at the cost of her life.Medium Well is a story of self-discovery, perseverance, and learning to accept unconventional strengths. It explores what happens when one must believe not just in inexplicable events, but in one's own ability to rise above limitations, both external and internal. If you enjoyed the books Still Alice and The Vagrant, you will love Medium Well. You can catch the video replay of our conversation with Matthew Brackett at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone facing life’s overwhelm who would benefit from this conversation.Make sure you learn about upcoming guests and get access to show notes. Don’t miss the community! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

When I joined The Go-Giver Success Alliance, the first person I met (after Bob Burg and Kathy Tagenel) was Anna Kantzavelos. She and her husband, Tony, purchased and have grown a compounding pharmacy—which may seem a strange business decision for a market dominated by chain pharmacies, but one that has enabled them to serve their customers in unique ways and connect with them on a personal level. Anna exemplifies values-based living. We had a wide-ranging conversation about how those values of family and service have shaped their lives, and how they're shaping their next chapter. Like you, Anna and Tony reached inflection points. They made decisions, took calculated risks, built on their complementary strengths, and learned.Among other things, we talked about:* Nora Apothecary, the compounding pharmacy they bought nine years ago and built into a thriving person-centered business* Anna’s LinkedIn profile, a great way to connect with her.* We mentioned 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy.* I couldn’t remember the name of the author whose guidance we quoted from “The Indy Author Podcast.” It was Kristina Adams, who was Matty Dalrymple’s guest on episode 225, “Right-Timing Your Release Strategy with Kristina Adams.” (To tie into our mention, Kristina is the source for the advice to evaluate your activity by asking three questions, “Is it fun? How much energy does it take? Is it making me money?”)You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who could use the inspiring vision Anna Kantzavelos shares.Keep up with upcoming episodes and make sure you get the show notes with useful links and join the community of people seeking to live their values to value their lives! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We had such a great conversation this week with Deborah Kevin, the founder and chief inspiration officer of Highlander Press. Deborah loves helping change-makers tap into and share their stories of healing and truth with impactful books. She’s guided hundreds of authors to craft and publish impactful books they are proud of. Debby, a Stanford University’s Novel Writing program graduate, graduated in 2021 with a master’s degree in publishing from Western Colorado University, and she has used her marketing and technical skills along with her experience as a writer to bridge the gaps that authors face. You don’t have to be an author to learn from her example of identifying your values and aligning your life around them.Among other resources, we talked about:* The Highlander Press website, including resources to help you decide on the best option for publishing (I can verify: it is without hype).* Deborah’s website, which brings together her speaking, consulting, and podcast work.* Deborah’s book, You've Written Your Book. Now What?: A Self-Publishing Guide for Entrepreneurs* Deborah’s LinkedIn.* Get the first scene of Donn’s next book, Medium Well: The Journey from Believing to Believing In, releasing in March 2024, for free.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookShare this with somebody who needs the encouragement to follow their own values!Keep up with the show notes and get reminders of upcoming guests. It’s free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin O’Connor has been a writer most of his life. After all, you don’t earn a Ph.D. without developing some serious writing abilities. Now in his 70s, Kevin desired to open up another creative channel. He recently published Two Floors Above Grief, adding yet one more venture to his impressive resume, and he is planning more books. We talked with him about his journey from growing up in the family funeral business through his career as an educator and speaker, and coming back to the insights of the role of funeral professionals in helping people manage grief.Resources we talked about include:* Kevin’s current book on Amazon, Two Floors Above Grief.* Kevin’s website.* Kevin’s email.* Kevin’s Facebook.* Kevin’s LinkedIn.* Kevin’s Goodreads page.* The Nonfiction Book School with Stacy Ennis.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* Facebook Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We had a wonderful conversation with important insights for anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis or similarly challenging diagnosis—in fact, for anyone facing an unexpected crisis!Deb Krier is a coalition builder and warrior rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. She is using her experience and expertise to kill cancer with honesty, communication, and collaboration. She advocates for everyone involved, from the cancer Warrior to their friends and families, and even the medical personnel who support them.By the way, for weeks we have been talking about The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why, but you might like to know the next book in the Sparklight Chronicles series will be out in March. Get the first scene free of charge to see if it sounds interesting! Go to DonnKing.com/MediumWellFirst and grab your copy!We talked about keeping going in the face of a life-threatening diagnosis, self-care, adapting to the new reality, dealing with the well-meaning but misplaced advice from friends and family, and advice for how to help someone when you are the well-meaning friend or family member. We also talked about the best use to make of “Dr. Google” as well as when to do so, and how to manage the dreadful time between a test and a reported result. And we talked about the importance of matching your doctor’s personality and approach to your very human needs, and how to advocate for yourself.Among the resources we talked about were:* Deb’s website, TryingNotToDie.live. Their logo is so cool, I hate that I neglected to put it in the video, so here it is for you in this space..* Deb’s email address, [email protected]* The home for Deb’s podcast, The Business Power Hour with over 900 episodes, closing in on 1,000! TheBusinessPowerKour.com/* Deb on LinkedIn* Especially if you would like support on your own cancer journey or know someone who would, here’s a pointer to the Facebook group or search for tryingnottodie-LIVE.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* Facebook* YouTube* LinkedInYou know somebody who really needs this encouragement. Share it to provide genuine help and encouragement.Make sure you learn about future guests, completely free. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

In my experience, we always have great conversations with our guests, but I have to say, “Wow!” this week. I can only imagine what it would have been like for me as a writer if I had taken the route Harrison Stockeland did in high school. Harrison is an American author whose take on the crime-thriller genre has been termed “twisted originality.” Incorporating real historical events and environments into his fiction novels is Stockeland's signature style. Though The Alignment Show isn’t particularly a writer’s show, I have to admit we geeked out a bit about the process, and whether you have any writing ambitions or not, there is solid material here to encourage anyone pursuing their own journey in whatever field!On The Alignment Show, we focus on how people identified what’s important to them and aligned their lives around that. Harrison did that quite early. We talked with him about how he discovered that at such a young age as well as the challenges facing young writers.One little tweak: since we broadcast live, I haven’t tried fo “fix” the videos on the following channels, but I did have a bit of “brain flatulence” toward the end of the episode. Despite what you might see in the video, our guest next week will be Deb Krier. We also look forward to talking with Deborah Kevin on Feb. 16.Resources we discussed include:* Harrison’s website, where you can purchase copies of either or both of his books and get signed copies.* Harrison’s LinkedIn.* Harrison’s Instagram.If you prefer getting books from Amazon, here are links to Harrison’s books:* Watch It Burn (Kindle edition)* Watch It Burn (print edition)* November’s Whisper (all editions)Interested in checking out The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why? Find where it’s available here.Not sure if you will like the way Donn writes? Sample a free short story.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack. (The audio version has been “fixed” to include more information about Deb Krier.)* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who will find this conversation encouraging. While you’re thinking of them, why not share it?Make sure you don’t miss upcoming episodes and keep easy access to show notes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Jo Penn is the perfect example of assessing what matters most and taking action to achieve that. As Joanna Penn, she has pioneered independent publishing practically from its inception and guided authors in the craft and business of writing. As J.F. Penn, she is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. I have followed her for years, but I learned a lot more about her and her journey in this conversation. We explored how she has regularly pivoted to live her values and value her life. I told you to prepare for me to fanboy, and unashamedly I did! And we still had a conversation that will inspire you with memento mori—“Remember, you will die.” That’s a more effective way to say it than, “Life is short, get on with it.”Jo is a true Go-Giver, providing lots of resources. Among other things, we talked about:* The Creative Penn, Jo’s flagship website focused on self-help for authors (this is a true resource treasure).* The Creative Penn Books for authors.* J.F. Penn is Jo’s outlet for writing beyond her creative output for writers. This includes her thrillers and other fiction, but also Pilgrimage, her deeply personal memoir, and where you will find her Gothic cathedrals book when it is ready.* Since Jo has over 40 titles published, if you mostly order books through Amazon it might be helpful to see a listing there of books published under both Joanna Penn and J.F. Penn.* Jo mentioned Dean Wesley Smith as a guide for discovery writers. One of his many books that addresses that very thing is Writing Into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline.* We talked about the S curve when it comes to change, and Jo referenced Seth Godin’s book, The Dip.* Jo also mentioned a book entitled Undisruptable by Aidan McCullen.* We’ve mentioned Scrivener on our show a few times. It is absolutely one of the best tools for writers. You might wonder why you need it if you already have Word. If you’re going to write anything longer than a magazine article or a blog post, you really need to check it out to see for yourself.* Do you like print books? Did you know that 75 percent of book sales still are for print books? Bookshop.org is a great resource for that. You can order print books, usually at a slight discount, and support either your local bookstore, independent bookstores in general, or my work as a writer. I have listed a few of Jo’s books as among my favorites.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeWhat an episode! You know somebody whom this will inspire. Take a moment and think about who that is. Then share this.Make sure you don’t miss future episodes and show notes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We are fortunate to have had Peg Duchesne this week as an encore guest! Peg joined us on Episode 26 on August 23 last year. She continues to offer a variety of communication solutions ranging from marketing services to landing pages to blogging and more. She says, "Think of the Duchess as your 'message therapist'!" And she kept doing that despite a major life adjustment when she experienced an inundation of her apartment that destroyed 90 percent of her possessions, including irreplaceable, precious items from her time in the military. We talked about how to keep going when life throws you a curve ball, how to deal with grief, and how to realistically re-frame your viewpoint!Among other resources, we talked about:* Peg’s website* Peg’s LinkedIn profile* The Facebook reel she shared showing some of the damageYou can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeThanks for reading The Confidence Cultivator! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Kathy Tagenel is a fascinating blend of characteristics. She exemplifies independence and self-responsibility, while also exemplifying collaboration and community. She combines amazing human warmth with business acumen. She maintains her own business and consulting practice while serving ably as president of Go-Givers International and business partner with Bob Burg (co-author of the best-selling book, The Go-Giver and related books). These days, she focuses her business around helping entrepreneurial leaders develop an exceptional culture via The Go-Giver Way through mentoring, workshops, and retreats. We talked about the journey that uniquely prepared her for that, a conversation that will inspire you in your own journey.Among other things, we talked about:* Bob Burg’s pre-Go-Giver book, Endless Referrals* Robert Kiyosaki’s books* Kathy’s work with the Kolbe system* Kathy’s LinkedIn* The Go-Giver Way, the name of the new game and all things Go-GiverYou can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who needs this inspiration. Share it now while you thinking of it—just a quick button click!Make sure you keep up with upcoming guests and shownotes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I told you I would fanboy this week. I did, unashamedly. I have followed writer Rachael Herron for many years. She has written and published more than two dozen books in a variety of genres, both through traditional publishing and through independent publishing, and she shares what she has learned with the writing community through courses, books, and communities. She left a well-paying, secure job in order to pursue her passion for writing, and she did so in a well-planned, controlled manner. Her story will inspire you in identifying and pursuing your own highest values.Among other resources and insights, we talked about:* Rachael’s website where you can learn more fascinating info about her background, get her writer’s resources, and more.* Rachael mentioned the importance of Hank Green’s idea of 80%. Here is one of his videos explaining the concept.* Rachael has a long-running podcast that is a highly valuable resources for working writers. Check out “How Do You Write?” soon to be rebranded (we will update this with new info after the rebrand, so make sure you subscribe to keep up with the show notes).* We also mentioned, almost in passing, the episodes that combine Rachael’s podcast with Sacha Black’s podcast. You should listen to at least one of the Black Herron episodes to hear the amazing dynamic in their conversations. Regardless of topic, every podcaster should have this much fun!You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookSomeone you know needs to hear this. Share it now while it’s on your mind!Just in case you missed it earlier, subscribe to make sure you don’t miss show notes and future conversations about living your values to value your life! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Gina Soldano has found a way to combine two of her passions, writing and food rescue. She wanted to help Vindeket Foods, a food rescue nonprofit in Fort Collins, Colorado, and she loved to write. So she wrote "Nia's Rescue Box," a picture book to spread the word about food rescues, which differ from food pantries. Food rescues combat food waste and revalue people who experience food insecurity, giving them safe access to good, healthy food. Learn from this fascinating conversation that can galvanize your own values! A perfect episode for the holiday season!In this episode we talked about:* Gina’s website* Gina’s book, Nia’s Rescue Box. On her website, she has a page that will lead you to where you can buy the book as well as free activities that go along with it. Find it here.* Vindeket Foods, the food rescue that inspired the book and that receives a portion of profits from the book.Remember you can pick up a copy of The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why in ebook, paperback, or hardcover, and it will soon be available in audiobook as well.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who would be inspired by Gina’s story. Do them and yourself a favor.Make sure you don’t miss upcoming episodes. Subscribing is free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Folks, I knew this episode would be impactful, but I didn’t know how impactful it would be until we had gotten into it. Regular listeners know The Alignment Show features conversations with people who have often taken big risks to bring their lives into alignment with their values, which means honoring what they consider truly important. After this conversation, I can say that Heather Stark could be the icon for that concept.Heather Stark got my attention with her article, and I could hear/see the conversations she recounted in my head. I had to know about the journey that brought her there, that motivated her to work to help young girls overcome negative pressures and self-doubt. Her story of continuing to work to achieve that in the face of misguided opposition inspires me, and I think it will inspire you.In this episode, we shared these resources:* The Huffpost article that caught my attention.* Heather’s website that focuses on her book.* The Grace and Grit Box site, with multiple resource not only to support girls but also to help parents understand their challenges. (Personal note: Dads: don’t just leave this to mom. You need to understand this, too.)* Her Story, Heather’s book, on Amazon. (If she sets up a Universal Book Link, I will come back and add that to the Substack post so people can find it on other stores as well.)* “Stark Conversations” is Heather’s podcast, available on Apple, Google podcasts, iHeart, and other places.You can catch the video replay of our conversaton at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who needs to hear this message of cultivating grace and grit. It’s also a message of sticking with your values despite challenges. Share it while you’re thinking about it!Make sure you don’t miss an episode and always get access to the show notes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Jeff West, along with Lisa Wilber, launched The Alignment Show as guests on our first episode. The show is turning 40! (Episodes, that is), and Jeff is back to talk about his latest work and how continuing to focus on writing has brought him into greatest alignment with those things that matter to him most. We had a rollicking good conversation, with lots of resources mentioned, some almost in passing.Note that one of Jeff’s award-winning books, co-authored with Direct Sales Legend Lisa Wilber, is on sale for a limited time. Regularly $22.95, you can pick up a paperback copy of Said the Lady with the Blue Hair for only $16.95, but truly only for a limited time.Other resources shared included:* Jeff’s website (best place for now to keep up with the new book about to be released, Streetwise to Saleswise: Becoming Objection-proof co-authored with Bob Burg)* The Vagrant by Dan Rockwell and John David Mann* The Go-Giver book series by Bob Burg and John David Mann* The Go-Giver Success Alliance* The Go-Giver Beyond the MasterMind Retreat* John David Mann’s websiteYou can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who would be inspired by Jeff’s example of making the leap to fulfill your purpose.Make sure you don’t miss show notes, upcoming guests, and occasional special shares. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

It would not surprise me to find that cats cuss. However, today’s guest, Maribeth Decker, learned something about her abilities when one of her dogs used a profanity with her.Our pets are family, right? And family can be confusing. Wouldn't it be great if someone could help you figure out your crazy dog or your weird cat? This week on The Alignment Show talked with Maribeth Decker, a retired Navy officer who now works as an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer. She uses her intuitive animal communication and energetic healing skills to address animals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. We learned how she made that change in her life, and how she facilitates that which makes us most human: communication.Learn more about Maribeth’s work at the following resources:* SacredGrove.com is Maribeth’s website* Maribeth on Instagram* Mariveth on Facebook* Maribeth on LinkedInYou can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou know someone who has a pet with behavioral issues, or who is facing a difficult decision for a pet. Share this conversation!Keep up with future guests and episodes and easy access to show notes. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Kim Curtis's belief in herself helped her go from the free lunch ticket at her high-school cafeteria to success as an entrepreneur. Kim is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor, speaker, president, and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute. She is proud to have created a firm where she can put her clients first, bringing the alignment she needs to feel true joy in her work. For Kim, how you deal with money says a lot about how you deal with life, and she’s passionate about helping her clients find a balance. That made a conversation with her perfect for The Alignment Show!We talked about the impact of her parents’ divorce on her and her sisters. We talked about how despite achieving making it through law school, she still felt unworthy and defaulted on over $92,000 in school loans within six months of graduation. We talked about the way an anonymous gift toward paying off those loans sparked a shift in how she saw herself that completely changed the way she viewed money. And we talked about how she developed a sense of control that led to an experience of joy.Resources we mentioned as well as ways to connect with Kim include:* The Wealth Legacy Institute* A Guide to Aging Parents, Kim’s guide to help you in managing a delicate situation.* Kim mentioned a quote from Mark Nepo. I’m not sure the specific book she might have had in mind, but he is a prolific author, and I found a whole bunch of books that go along with the quote.* Kim is very contactable. Here are her social media links:* Facebook* Instagram* LinkedIn* YouTube* X (formerly known as Twitter)You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who needs to hear this conversation!Keep up with the show notes, upcoming episodes, and past episodes. Subscribe for free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Terry Lancaster has had a long career as an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Now with the release of Here Come the Nothing Heads, he's a poet-philosopher too. (He says he also makes a pretty mean chocolate cobbler.) He has worked with thousands of small businesses offering proven marketing strategies that put the right words in the right order to tell the right story and make the cash register ring. Now he is bringing all his activities together under The Coalition for Human Kindness. We talked with him about how he got started in sales, a sales manager that pointed him in the direction of cultivating genuine relationships, his refinement from a 17-point life purpose distilled down to two words, the influence of the ancient book of wisdom The Tao Te Ching, and his mission to benefit the world.You can see Terry’s current work brought together under The Coalition for Human Kindness at BeKindClub.org. Mention Donn King and he will send a free autographed copy of one of his three books.You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookInspire somebody else! Share this!Don’t miss anything! It’s free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I’m biased, but I think we had a fantastic conversation with multi-talented Audrey Williams! I’ve known her for years, and she continues to amaze me. She has moved through being highly-effective tech support to highly-effective college administrator to highly-effective voiceover artist, with a thread running through is all: “to illuminate, celebrate and participate in the circle of life.”Resources we mentioned include:* Audrey’s website* Audrey’s LinkedInListen to this conversation and mine it for insights into your own life and process. You can catch the video replay at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone contemplating pursuing a passion project or career. Share this with them to help on their journey.Make sure you don’t miss an episode, stay connected for show notes, and qualify for occasional special goodies I share to subscribers. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Keith McNally is a leadership coach specializing in facilitating discussions by bringing like-minded people together to create real impact. He launched two podcasts in the past two years: The Question Guy Podcast and Coach’s Corner. He is also the author of Walking the Path – A Leader’s Journey. We had a fascinating conversation that brought together several streams of his work focused on mental health and suicide prevention. It was dramatic and impactful, not least because it included his own story of having come close to ending his own life. Note: if you are considering a permanent solution to a temporary situation (that may not look temporary to you), please use this to recognize there are alternatives you may not see right now. Dr. Keith points to others that come from his own experience. You have a unique contribution to make to the world, and helping people find that drives much of what he does.Resources mentioned in this episode include:* Dr. Keith on LinkedIn (best way to connect to all that he does).* Dr. Keith’s YouTube channel* Dr. Keith’s website.While we’re talking with you….Remember that we’re switching to Fridays on Dec. 1! We’ve broadcast on Wednesday mornings since we started, and will continue to do so through November 22. The next week after November 22, we will shift from Wednesdays to Fridays.Catch the replays…Video replays can be watched at:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeAudio versions live at Apple podcasts and Spotify.ShareYou know someone who really needs to hear this.Make sure you don’t miss any of these conversations. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Lisa Wilber helped launch The Alignment Show in episode 1. She came back for episode 34! Lisa is a top direct sales leader with over 40 years of experience in the industry. She has been in the top 10 money earners in her core direct sales company for two decades. She's also an author and a speaker—but it hasn't always been that way. There was a time when times were hard. We learned a bit about what led her to take a part-time business into full-time after a layoff, and then the characteristics that led her to choose freedom over security leading in turn to a lucrative business featuring multiple streams of income. But Lisa was clear: though the income matters, it’s because it feeds her higher value of freedom.In our conversation we mentioned the following resources:* Connect with Lisa through text to 603-345-9466.* The Facebook group that extends the community for followers of the book, Said the Lady with the Blue Hair, the Blue Hair Brigade. (Lisa is a co-author of the book, along with Jeff west.)* Connect with Lisa on Facebook.* Lisa mentioned Kenny Cahall’s involvement as director in the community theatre play she is producing. Learn more about him.You can watch the replay video on any of the following three channels:* LinkedIn* YouTube* FacebookYou can listen to audio versions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.Someone needs the encouragement you heard from Lisa’s journey. Share it now while you’re thinking of it.Keep up with show notes and upcoming guests, and never miss one of our life-changing conversations! Subscribe! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We've been talking about it for weeks. The Way of the Three-Year-Old Why has been released to Early Birds and is in the wild for pre-order! What could it mean for you? In this rare solo show, we talked at some length about where the concepts in the book originated, what the story entails (without spoilers), and a little about the principles to encourage you in finding your ikigai.At broadcast time, the ebook is completely available to readers who buy direct from the author’s online store. It is also available for pre-order from Amazon, Kobo, and six other online retailers. On Oct. 29, the ebook will be available for immediate purchase and download in all of those stores. Print versions (paperback and hardcover) will also be available on that date or soon thereafter (maybe mid-November). We also have an audiobook version and a large print version in the works. The audiobook will likely be available in January. The website at DonnKing.com/3yo will constantly update so that current information will always be there.Resources mentioned in this podcast include:* The website for the book: DonnKing.com/3yo will redirect to current information about the book.* Find out more about the community that has provided so much inspiration and support at The Go-Giver Success Alliance.* Learn about the Go-Giver series of books co-authored by Bob Burg and John David Mann that have been the inspiration for several other authors.* We mentioned a book co-authored by Jeff West and Lisa Wilber, entitled Said the Lady with the Blue Hair. Jeff and Lisa kicked off “The Alignment Show” in our first episode. Lisa will once again be our guest next week!You can see a video replay at any of the following three channels:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou probably know someone who is considering or re-considering their purpose in life. Share this with them. They’ll thank you for it.Thanks for reading The Confidence Cultivator! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We had an encore guest this week on The Alignment Show. The subhead says something about “genuine authenticity,” which is grammatically redundant. It’s like said “genuine genuineness” or “real reality.” But authenticity has become something of a buzzword in recent years, leading some people to try to appear genuine, the way the makers of knockoffs of Rolex watches may go to a lot of trouble to appear to be the real thing.That’s not Tracy. Just because “authenticity” may be misused as a buzzword doesn’t make it a shallow concept. Tracy has put a lot of thought and effort into the Journey of Authenticity, and since our focus at The Alignment Show is on living your actual values rather than what others think you should value, a conversation about the efficacy of authenticity seems perfectly appropriate, as well as useful.Here’s a bit of authenticity: my disabled daughter has been in the ICU for 20 days at this point, and so I don’t have all the links for the show notes that we usually have. I will update this post later with more links, but I wanted you to be able to listen to it as soon as possible. Subscribe to make sure you can reach updated links [hint, hint].For now: the best way to connect with Tracy is through LinkedIn.You can watch a video replay through any of the following channels:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou can also catch audio replays on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Thank you for reading The Confidence Cultivator. This post is public so feel free to share it.Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

John David Mann has spawned careers the way an oak tree spawns acorns. He has been a successful concert cellist and music composer. He founded a school, a food distribution business, a graphic design business, and two publishing companies. He even built a multimillion-dollar sales/distribution organization of over a hundred thousand people. But in recent years he has known tremendous success as a writer, publishing over 30 books in both fiction and non-fiction, including multiple best-sellers, including The Go-Giver and its followups and The Latte Factor.In this episode we talked about how he moved into writing (hint: he did it backwards, working first as an editor), how he balances confidence as a writer with managing imposter syndrome, and insights on his latest business fable written with Dan Rockwell called The Vagrant.Resources we mentioned in this episode include:* His website where you can find links to all of his books, including The Vagrant, download his free ebook entitled How to Write Good (Or At Least Gooder), and learn more about his highly-regarded writing course.* An email address ([email protected]) where you can learn about a Q&A on Oct. 19 centered around The Vagrant.* John mentioned two books by his friend Lou Berney that you might find interesting: November Road and Dark Ride.You can catch a replay on one of the following three channels:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou can also hear audio versions on Substack, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Somebody you know needs to hear this.Make sure you don’t miss info about life-changing conversations! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Janal is one of those people I would like to be when I grow up. He is the author of more than a dozen books, an award-winning daily newspaper reporter and editor, highly engaging empowering speaker, and podcast host of Write Your Book in a Flash. Dan provides book coaching, developmental editing, and ghostwriting services. He has helped write books with a retired U.S. Army General, a former NFL player, as well as doctors, lawyers, certified financial planners, and thought leaders.We talked about what brought Dan to writing and especially to applying his sense of story and his writing abilities to helping other people refine their messages and bring their unique perspectives and contributions into it. You will learn the secret to differentiating yourself from others who do what you do!Resources we talked about during this episode include:* Dan’s web site WriteYourBookInAFlash.com.* Dan’s book by the same name. (Hint: that’s good marketing—be consistent.)* Dan’s related book on a hot topic, Write Your Book in a Flash with Artificial Intelligence—Ethically.* Dan’s email address: [email protected] the video replay on any of the following channels for a conversation that could change YOUR life.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubePrefer audio? Listen in on Substack, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Share this with someone you know who needs the encouragement to live their values to value their life. In particular, share this with someone you know who has been talking about writing a book, but doesn’t quite know how to approach it!Make sure you don’t miss any of these life-changing conversations! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Noémi Beres has lived in Hungary, Ireland, and now Cyprus. A world citizen, she helps people navigate a growing segment of the modern world. Specifically, she empowers entrepreneurs to elevate their reach and impact by connecting them with quality podcast opportunities, fostering valuable connections that enhance both their professional journey and personal growth.As you listen to our conversation, it will likely strike you that Noémi has managed more change than most of us would in four lifetimes. You’ll get indications on the factors that she has harnessed for that, which will help you to manage the inevitable changes you will face.Catch the replay any of the following three channels. Note that we had technical challenges at least twice. We edited out the pauses in the audio versions of the podcast, but since the videos are replays of the actual broadcast, the two “gaps” with frozen video remain.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeUPDATE: We neglected to include the link in the show notes for Noémi’s web site. You can check out their work at https://www.podcastconnections.co (and be sure to note that it is NOT “dot com” but “dot co”).You can hear the audio version on Substack, Apple podcasts, or Spotify. While you’re there, be sure to subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode!You know someone who could take encouragement for their own lives from this conversation. Take a moment to think about who you know who could benefit, and then share this post with them! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

John David Mann has been creating careers since he was a teenager. He even started his own high school—while he was in high school! He forged a successful career as a concert cellist and prize-winning composer. That wasn’t enough, though. He is an award-winning author of more than 30 books, including the classic parable The Go-Giver with Bob Burg. He has also co-authored The Latte Factor with David Bach, Out of the Maze with Spencer Johnson, and a highly successful thriller series of novels with former Navy seal Brandon Webb.Ana Gabriel Mann works in family therapy and 5 Secrets marriage coaching. She has served as clinical director for a support program for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, co-founded New England’s first college of Chinese medicine, and worked as a corporate consultant, speaker, trainer, and business coach.Together they authored The Go-Giver Marriage and created related coaching businesses.We had a wide-ranging conversation about how they have managed to accomplish all that they have, how they have kept their focus on actualizing their values and supported each other in that, and how to harness your own values to drive reaching your own goals. Among the resources we talked about:* The Go-Giver Marriage, their book they wrote together.* The Go-Giver Marriage site, a resource for people seeking to apply to principles and insights laid out in the book.* Webb and Mann, the site to learn about their bestselling thriller series.* John David Mann’s web site, to learn more about him and his 30 books, plus access to his mentoring for your own writing.John has a new parable book coming out soon entitled The Vagrant. We will link it here when the pre-order gets posted, and we are in the process of scheduling a follow-up episode to focus on that.Get show notes, past episodes, and info about upcoming guests at The Confidence Cultivator.You can catch video replays of our conversation at any of the following three channels:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubePlus, listen to an audio version right here, or on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I’m behind posting this week’s audio and replays—Marty shared so many helpful resources that I wanted to try to get them in here, but I’ve realized I should just point to his LinkedIn, his primary web page, and just a couple of his many endeavors. I encourage you to connect with him directly, because you’ll almost find something beyond these listings in which you will mutually benefit.Marty Dickinson is the business longevity guy. He works with business owners, CEOs, speakers and sales agents who want to attract red hot leads by the dozens even in a shaky economy, in a way that makes the sales process easy and natural. Long before the pandemic, Marty faced the challenges of going into business for himself, and he has used speaking to build at least three businesses since! He has weathered multiple business cycle downturns, and he has developed approaches that will help you determine your own best way to thrive in shaky times.We talked about how terrified he was of speaking to begin with, what led him to do it anyway, and how it has helped him (and could help anyone) build his businesses. We also talked about the books he has written that, likewise, have helped to build his business. There are insights here for you, no matter what you do for a living!Reach out to Marty in one of the following ways:* Marty on LinkedIn.* Marty’s main website.* Speakers Speak Live is the group through which I met Marty and so many of the guests we have featured here on The Alignment Show. Check out the web page. (You might recognize the guy in the upper left of the banner photo (as of the date of this posting).)* Get Speaking Now is Marty’s program to help you start (or continue) using speaking to build your business…or to build your speaking business with more speaking events.* Marty’s book: Lions Always Win: How to Spot What You Want and Get it Too.* Marty’s book focused especially for speakers, It’s not just the other book with a chapter tacked on. I have both.You can catch the video replays at one of the following three outlets:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveGet the audio version right here on Substack or on Apple podcasts or Spotify.You know someone who needs to hear this. Do them and us a favor: share it now!While you’re here, make sure you don’t miss upcoming guests, and make sure you can get the back list. We occasionally share goodies just with Subscribers, so there’s that, too. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Peg Duchesne was one of the first people I met within The Go-Giver Success Alliance. I immediately figured out that she knows communication skills, and it turns out that she offers a variety of communication solutions ranging from marketing services to landing pages to blogging and more. She says, "Think of the Duchess as your 'message therapist'!"Peg has consistently lived her values since long before the pandemic. She is a marketing strategist and skilled communications consultant, dedicated to empowering busy entrepreneurs and business professionals through expertly crafted social media marketing solutions. Known as the “Message Therapist,” she massages the words in partnership with overwhelmed entrepreneurs to have their online marketing shine by developing and delivering their messages effectively and strategically.We talked about how the disconnect between her values and her 30+ years as a paralegal for major law firms in Washington, DC, led her to finally take the chance of stepping out into her own marketing business. We also talked about how she planned for that rather than simply leaping, and how she has diversified her streams of income while maintaining a core set of values that unifies them all. And we talked about how she adapted to keep her business running while she cared for her mother in the last days of her life.👉 For listeners, Peg offered a free quiz that will help you learn more about how you prefer to receive information and give you a framework for understanding how others you work with prefer to receive information. It uses what’s known as the BANK methodology.👉Peg is particularly interested in working with two populations. She wants to help educators at all levels leverage the insights of the BANK methodology to help them reach students more effectively. And she wants to work with realtors and insurance agents who are looking for a way to increase their marketing exposure while also highlighting members in their communities who contribute in a variety of ways to make the community special. Viewers/listeners who know of a realtor or insurance agent looking for a way to stand out should have them contact Peg and mention “community.” To reach Peg at her various projects, go to:* LinkedIn* DuchessCards—feel welcome to send a FREE card courtesy of Peg or try the 10-card challenge for just $20You can catch the replay at any of the following three video platforms:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubePlus, you can hear an audio-only version of the podcast right here on Substack or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You know someone who needs this encouragement. Don’t hoard the info! Share it now!Make sure you don’t miss future conversations. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Yermi Kurkus has lived his values for a long time. When a two-week vacation turned into a three-year stay (and ultimately a new home), his orientation of service, integrity, and connection enabled him and his wife to settle into a new community and immediately continue business after a 3,000-mile move. We talked about how Yermi managed such an action that represents both a consistent value-based life and an ability to respond to the unexpected.You can catch the replay of the broadcast at any of the three outlets below OR you can watch the “director’s cut” on YouTube. The audio version you hear on our homepage on Substack is also the “director’s cut.”* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou can also hear the director’s cut (audio only) on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Someone you know needs to hear this. Be sure to share it!Don’t miss an episode! Learn about upcoming guests, get show notes, and get inside the fence for special items from time to time. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Tracy Borreson is on a mission. She seeks to foster actual, real, genuine connections between actual, real, genuine humans—not "connection" as a buzzword. Evidence: I know her through an effort she calls "No-Pitch Networking." Are you tired of the increasing phenomenon I call "pitch slapping," where someone reaches out to make a "connection" on social media, only to start hawking their wares without even pausing for breath? Tracy is the opposite of that, although she is a professional marketer. Listen in our conversation to hear how she got to this insight that can change the way you do business and do life.The best way to connect with Tracy is on LinkedIn. We talked about her current projects, including the aforementioned “No-Pitch Networking” (happening every couple of weeks), as well as “The Human Potential Optimizers Project,” so you’ll want to be in touch!Catch the video replay at any of these three outlets:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveOr listen on Substack or your other favorite audio podcast resource, like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Share this with someone you know who needs it.Don’t miss anything! You can get show notes from past episodes, notices of upcoming guests, and occasional special opportunities only for subscribers. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

All our guests have life-changing experiences to share with you, but this episode was especially powerful! Just as she was starting in a high-impact business a few years ago, her husband suffered an industrial incident (not accident—he had a debilitating effect from his employers overriding a basic safety system for convenience). She became a fulltime caregiver. Her husband then developed cancer, and they lost a home to a fire. She has weathered the storm (which doesn't mean there isn't still storm damage), and she is rebuilding. She says her motto is, "I spread good news that improves peoples' lives." She does that with public relations services, marketing strategy, public speaking, and coaching/training, all delivered in alignment with the 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success (she is a certified Go-Giver speaker). Our conversation focused on how she managed to keep going through the difficult times and how now, after significant loss, she uses that to help others. You won't want to miss this one.“When life hands you lemons…” goes the old saying. But it takes more than lemonade, or even margaritas, to deal with life. Kathleen has confronted the question of what matters. You will benefit from hearing what she has learned.Catch the video replay on any of these three channels:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeKathleen has shared a tremendous list of resources that helped her through the storm. I would encourage you to check these out, offered freely from Kathleen’s generosity.Note: as someone who has also dealt with significant loss the last few years, I can tell you that I recognize and support several items on her list, and I am picking up more from the list. Very valuable!Share this with someone you know who needs it—lots of folks have or are weathering difficult, horrendous challenges.This episode was sponsored by Way of the Three-Year-Old Why, an upcoming book that is a business fable to help you figure out what matters most to you, another way to help you live your values and value your life. Keep up with the release and get free perks here. Click while you’re thinking about it!Don’t miss any of these life-changing episodes! Subscriptions are free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I have learned that I don’t have to understand how something works in order to benefit from it. I have to admit that I don’t understand a lot of what Michaela McGivern does, but here’s what I do know: the last few years have left us all a bit stressed. Michaela has worked with several people I know, including real estate professionals, on what she calls “deep transformational healing and guidance” and “space clearing to help bring harmony to the land and properties.” We talked about how Michaela got started in her profession, what led her into this unconventional line of work, how she realized she saw and heard reality differently than most people, the importance of validation in pursuing her work, and how she is able to bring peace and healing to the people she works with.In this episode, we mentioned these resources that we encourage you to check out:* Michaela’s website (which includes a free discovery call)* Michaela on LinkedInYou can catch the video replay on any of the following video platforms:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveOr catch the audio only via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Share this with someone who needs it! Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any of our life-changing, life-enhancing guests. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Rich Hopkins has a lot of experience at not letting life grind you down. A father of six and an elective amputee, he has more than 30 years experience in sales and marketing. His speech topics include "Win Anyway!" "Lead Anyway!" "Speak Anyway!" and "Evaluate Anyway!" So, any way you look at it, he has solid advice and insight into those times when you just want to give up. His message boils down to: define your own success. His stories really struck a chord with me, and I believe they will help you as well, especially a particularly impactful one toward the end about a lesson he learned from his daughter.You can view a video replay on any of the following platforms:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveResources we shared in this episode include:* Rich’s web site* Rich on LinkedInBe sure to share this episode with others, especially anyone who needs the encouragement to follow their own values!If you’re not already a subscriber, why not join in? It costs you nothing, and it makes sure you don’t miss an episode. Plus, we occasionally share material and goodies only with subscribers. What do you have to lose? (I promise, we won’t spam you, and you can unsubscribe any time.) Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s show is a little different.First, my apologies for posting the audio late. I had some illness yesterday after the show, but I’m doing much better today. The main difference, though, is that instead of having a guest this week I shared an update on my next book, Way of the Three-Year-Old Why. The first draft is finished, and is out to alpha readers right now. I will give it to beta readers in about three weeks, and then do the rewrite prior to releasing it for publication. In this episode I share a bit about the genre (business fable), the five guidelines, and the basic story without giving spoilers.Resources discussed in this episode:* Keep up with progress, including perks available only to subscribersYou can watch video replays at any of the channels below, or listen to audio right here or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeYou know someone who would like to know about this book. Share the info!Thanks for reading The Confidence Cultivator! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

On Father's Day weekend in 2015, Frank Kitchen was fired during a lunch meeting. His son was two years old and his wife was seven months pregnant. Necessity pushed him into the dream he had ruminated about for years. Today, Frank helps people craft the mindset needed to stimulate career advancement, productivity and profits. In our conversation we dug into how he not only weathered that crisis but built on it. Listen to the conversation and learn how to harness a crisis yourself!We referenced the following resources as we talked:* Frank’s website* Frank’s email* Frank’s new bookYou can watch video replays at any of the following:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveOr just enjoy the audio version right here where you’re reading this!You know someone who is facing a job crisis right now. Share this with them as you’re thinking about it. If you’re not already subscribed, make sure you don’t miss any of these useful conversations. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

David Good was an autistic whiz-kid who started his first business at 16. An injury and subsequent illness led to a complete inability to pursue that career. He pivoted to use his suffering to create a volunteer organization called International Friend Connection that spans cities across the globe and has impacted over 30,000 people worldwide. The President of the United States has awarded him two medals for his volunteerism. We talked with David about how he kept going when his business crashed. We also talked about how he surfaced what truly matters to him, and how he rebuilt his life around those values.Resources we mentioned in the episode include:* International Friend Connection, the web site that serves as home for the many groups David has helped spawn.* IFC on Meetup, where you can find face-to-face and virtual meetings.* David on LinkedIn.You can find video replays at:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeOr listen to the audio podcast right here on Substack, or on Apple podcasts or Spotify.Someone you know needs David’s encouragement. Why not share it right now while you’re thinking about it?Make sure you don’t miss any episodes, and get in place to receive occasional extra bonuses as a subscriber. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Alexandra Watkins is Chief Executive Boss Lady at Eat My Words, and in an era when you can use AI to generate brand and company names (and mess up REALLY BADLY thereby), Alexandra's guidance is more needed than ever. She is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her breakthrough creativity book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,” was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. Her personal "Name Hall of Fame" includes Wendy's Baconator, Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, and frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me.Among other things we talked about in this episode, here are some resources:* Alexandra’s book, Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick* Alexandra’s web site* Alexandra on LinkedIn* Alexandra on Facebook* Joey Vitale on LinkedIn (trademark attorney and expert)You can catch video replays below or hear audio only on ConfidenceCultivators.com or Apple podcasts or Spotify.* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTube Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I can’t imagine the pain that would come from knowing more about medical information than the average person and yet seeing someone you love die because of medical mistakes. Valda Ford experienced that, and now uses her experience as a Registered Nurse and Public Health expert to improve access to health care and simplifyi health education. She took her expertise in health care out into the world as a professional speaker to make a difference beyond the clinical setting. In this episode we learn more about how that came about and why you might want to leverage your own passion beyond its usual setting.Catch video replays on any of the following channels:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube Liveand hear an audio version right here on the outlet through which you’re receiving this!You can reach Valda for more information on her work and her programs through any of the following means:* Her web site* Her LinkedIn* [email protected] know someone who needs to hear this encouragement. Why not share it with them right now as you’re thining about it?Catch future episodes and get access to content only available to subscribers! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

I had a fascinating conversation with Julie Cooley, who years ago wrestled with the effects of an undiagnosed chronic illness. She learned how to harness mindfulness and other mindset tools to change her experience, and she now helps others do the same. Her insights will help anyone live healthier and more centered.If you would like a video version, catch the replay at any of the following channels:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou can connect with Julie most effectively through LinkedIn:* Julie on LinkedInSomeone you know needs to hear this. Share it now!Make sure you get notices of future episodes, and access the show notes! It’s free! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

When was the last time you took a vacation? My guest today, Mitch Krayton, is a noted speaker, author, entrepreneur & world traveler. Mitch is a Certified Travel Consultant, a Master Cruise Counselor and a Verified Travel Advisor. He has worked in the travel industry for well over 20 years—but a life-changing event just a few years ago confirmed for him the importance of the service he offers to people and shaped it for today. Listen in to hear how Mitch figured out his core “why,” and learn why your experiences have more to do with your happiness than your things.If you want a video version, you can catch the replays here:* LinkedIn* Facebook* YouTubeIn the show, we shared some resources to help you make memories, not regrets.* Mitch’s site* Mitch’s emailSomeone you know needs to hear this. Share it now!Make sure you don’t miss future episodes and catch the show notes at our home page. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

We had Vidya Raman with us on March 22. In that show, she mentioned the upcoming release of her book. In this extra episode we celebrate its imminent release! As we record this, it’s coming out tomorrow! Learn about "Lucky You: An Insider's Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World." Make luck break your way!If you would like a video version, catch the replay at any of these links.* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou know someone who works in a corporate environment—and that person may be you! Don’t stress, don’t despair. Share this with someone who needs to know about it.Make sure to subscribe to the show’s home page for free for show notes, past episodes, details about upcoming guests, and occasional content available only to subscribers. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Jenn Haston had so many good insights to share about managing the unpredictability of and adapting to the challenges of life! We mentioned several resources in this episode that you might want to follow up on.* Jenn’s website: https://hastonhelpinghands.com/* Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastonhelpinghands/* Jenn’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jfminc19* The original article about Spoon Theory by by Christine Miserandino: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/This episode was brought to you by Donn King, author of the upcoming book, Way of the Three-Year-Old Why. Learn more about the book at http://donnellking.com/3yo.Catch video replays at:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube Live Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Our guest today was unable to join us, but we still offered some observations of (I hope) value. We talked about lessons learned from a 100-year-old, and also tied it to the concept of the perfection of imperfection. You can view the video at the following links (although for some reason LinkedIn thinks the event was canceled, so you may not be able to see the video there).* Facebook Live* LinkedIn Live* YouTube LiveBe sure to subscribe to ConfidenceCultivators.com to see upcoming episodes and access show notes! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Few people demonstrate the strength of discovering what really matters to you and ordering your life to cultivate that better than Val Burgess. Our conversation will stay with me for a long time, not only because the work she does matters so much to me, but because of the lessons she presented to me that point me to my own need to follow my own values.We talked about what led Val to take the path she has for nearly 30 years. But we also talked about what that path looks like going forward. So many of the people she has interviewed have left this earth, but she continues to tell their stories and share the lessons of resilience, survival, dedication, and valor she extracts from those stories.I dare you to listen and not be inspired.You can watch the replays here:* Facebook Live.* LinkedIn Live.* YouTube Live.You can also hear audio-only versions via Apple podcasts, Spotify, or right here at this newsletter!You can connect with Val at:* LinkedIn* Her YouTube channel (search for Captivity Chronicles)* Her repositoryShare this with someone who needs inspiring.If you just stumbled across this, and you realize you could use the encouragement to live your values and value your life, subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

One hundred sixty-three pounds. That’s how much weight Sanet van Breda shed. That’s a whole person! She finally did that and kept the weight off because she found three “whys” that together amounted to more than the urges that kept the weight on.You can do hard things, too. List to our conversation with Sanet to learn more about how you can do that.You can catch the video replay at:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveYou will want to also check out resources that Sanet shared.* Sanet’s web site* Her free video on YouTubeShare this with a friend who needs the encrouagement (hint: we all need encouragement). If you haven’t already done so, subscribe to our channel. Subscribers get occasional exclusive content. Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe

Dana Morgan Barnes works with people to help with finding understanding through our differences. As we talked about in our conversation, this is not just a feel-good topic. It has real-world impact in dozens of ways. If you missed our live stream, catch the replays here. We talked about how Dana actually was a bully in junior high, where that came from, and what led her to realize that treating people with kindness actually was much better for her—what some have called “wise selfishness.” You will also learn about an upcoming retreat Dana is helping put together in June, as well as some practical tips on how to foster kindness in your own environment. Dana is living her values and valuing her life, and you can learn from our conversation a little more about doing that for yourself.Catch the replays of video at:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube Liveor audio here on your favorite podcast platform.Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any of our valuable conversations. You can find show notes at ConfidenceCultivators.com, and subscribing there gets you access to exclusive content.And share this with anyone you know who could benefit from an increase of kindness in the workplace! Get full access to The Confidence Cultivator at confidencecultivator.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingschronicles.substack.com/subscribe