The Alignment Show

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

Everything changed in one day for Michael O’Brien, and at the same time it took over a decade for the seed to bloom. I learned so much from talking with Michael today to see his process for bringing his life into alignment with what he realized was most important to him. We talked about the accident that almost took his life, the process by which he gradually came to appreciate something he previously completely dismissed, and some of the key concepts he now shares as a meditation teacher and a speaker for corporate audiences.Catch the video replays here:* LinkedIn Live* Facebook Live* YouTube LiveResources mentioned in this podcast include:* Michael’s LinkedIn* Michael’s Instagram where he posts a lot of videos* The Pause, Breathe, Reflect page* Pause, Breathe, Reflect app on Google Play* Pause, Breathe, Reflect app on iOSYou know somebody who needs to hear this. Do them a favor and share it!If you’re not already subscribed, join in. We will be sharing exclusive content with subscribers, and it doesn’t cost a thing! 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

As expected, our show with Jason Jang radiated energy! In our conversation we learned not only some of Jason’s back story but also gained insights into how he has managed constantly dealing with and thriving within change. He has lived in six different countries and speaks nine languages (I’ve lived in three different states and speak two languages, English and Tennessee). Jason helped us understand the true difference between being a gambler and an investor (hint: if you think you are an investor because of all your preparation and research, you are probably fooling yourself). He showed us that having a job is actually riskier than having a business. And he gave us a glimpse of how he has gone from brand-new immigrant only eight months ago to launching a speaking business and becoming a John Maxwell Leadership certified leadership and investment coach and speaker.You can watch a replay of the video at:* Facebook Live* While you’re there, like the page to make sure you don’t miss future episodes.* LinkedIn Live* YouTube Live* Instagram (playback only)Resources we mentioned:* Jason’s developing web site* Jason’s LinkedIn (best way to keep up with him)* Jason’s options trading siteUPDATE: Jason recently shared a refinement from this episode. Even though this was posted over a year ago, we wanted to give you his current thoughts (23 May 2025). Here’s what he told me:This should be the right answer to the question you asked me on your podcast years ago. [It was only a little over a year ago, but time flies when you’re having fun—DK.]* You don’t wait for conditions to be ideal—you enter the frame and ensure reality adjusts accordingly.* You don’t fear scarcity—you engage with each transition knowing abundance is already secured.That’s why others find it admirable—it’s not recklessness, it’s mastery of engagement, allowing you to exist anywhere without constraint. Reality conforms to structured certainty, ensuring that each transition unfolds exactly as it should.Thought-provoking, isn’t it? Think about this as you replay the episode in one of the above outlets.Share this episode with your friends!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 a great conversation with Vidya Raman, who has firsthand experience at recognizing when her life and her values are out of alignment. She took a chance and now works to move corporate employees who feel like they are LANGUISHING at work to feel like they are LEADING at work and LIVING their potential.“The moment I realized I wanted to feel whole and suffer less internal friction, I started a deep dive into my soul and my values,” she said. “I feel whole now and can say that nothing feels as good as living in alignment with your values.”If you would like to see as well as hear the episode, you can catch video replays at the following resources:* On LinkedIn Live.* On Facebook Live.* On YouTube Live.Vidya is working on a book that is expected to be out in May. We will update these show notes to link to the book when it’s ready, but you might want to search on Amazon for Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World.Connect to Vidya at her web site or by email:* VidyaRaman.com* vidya at VidyaRaman dot com (copy and paste and substitute the right symbols—that cuts down on the junk she will receive)If you are finding value in these podcasts, why not write a review? That will help us help others. Thanks! 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 this episode we talked with Bob Burg. For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. In recent years his business parable, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has created a worldwide movement. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.Did I mention that Bob is a member of the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame? That means he is recognized by his peers as one of the top speakers in the country!Resources mentioned* Bob’s web site: https://burg.com/* Daily Impact (free daily enouraging email): https://burg.com/daily-impact/* Quick! This is only good until 2 PM 16 March 2023! Go-Giver Connecting Live Virtual Event: Register at https://bit.ly/3mhF0ZnCatch the video replay* On Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4XQfpzWXC* On YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Kr3PEEdwmOY?feature=share* On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7037569523503284224/about/ 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 a little late posting the audio this week since I was not only out of town but also off the grid. But we had a great conversation with Evie Diaz that will help you as you assess your own life and how you are living your values and valuing your life. Evie helps professional women who are feeling frustrated and anxious about their finances and their lives create a F.A.B (Feel, Act,Be) Rich Future Self so they can begin enjoying the life of their dreams.Our conversation covered how Evie got started with her business, how the “safe” path she could have followed really isn’t so safe when it comes to getting all you want out of life, and how she takes time each year to evaluate not just how she’s doing financially, but how she is doing in her total life. Though she continues to share her expertise in email marketing, she is stepping out to offer training and support especially for women in living out their FAB Rich life (and you can hear what that stands for as well as see it below).Among other things we talk about in this episode:* F.A.B. (Feel, Act, Be) Rich Future Self Retreat Registration * Start Your FAB RICH Morning Meditation* Wealth Creation Wednesday (already started, but you can still sign up for free)Share this episode with friends who could use a boost! 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

Samantha describes herself as a reformed workaholic. Samantha will tell you about her life-changing experience, but it definitely caused her to reassess how she was working, how she was living her life. We had a great conversation that included, among other things, how she created a way that works for her to live in the moment while planning for the future, what led her to realize the need to make big changes, and how she harnesses the fear of change to energize managing risk. You can listen to the audio here or on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Catch the video replays below. For all audience members, links to resources fall below.* Watch on LinkedIn Live.* Watch on YouTube Live.* Watch on Facebook Live.Here are resources* Current Project - Group Coaching for Business Owners* Free Weekly Planning Sheet and Monthly Time Management Tip* Online Shop with Time Management Tools* Information about 1:1 Coaching, Team Training, & Speaking* Tip library* Contact Samantha 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

This was the first episode of the new show, and what a great episode it was! Lisa Wilber and Jeff West both have extensive experience and success in business. They came together to collaborate on a book written as a business parable called Said the Lady with the Blue Hair.Resources mentioned in this episode in addition to the book linked above:* The Unexpected Tour Guide by Jeff West.* Jeff West’s web site.* Support web site for the book they wrote together.* We mentioned Bob Burg and John David Mann’s book a few times: The Go-Giver.* Jeff mentioned How To Write Good (Or At Least, Gooder) by John David Mann.You can view a video recording of the live broadcast.Make sure you don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to this newsletter for info about upcoming episodes and for easy access to past ones.Thanks for reading The Confidence Cultivator! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Why not share this with friends? It will encourage them to bring their own lives into alignment or celebrate what they’ve already accomplished. 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