Best John Marshall & Tony Holmes Podcasts (2024)

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065 - The Power of Being Present: Spotting the Positives 36:56

5d ago36:56

36:56

In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the challenges of adjusting to new life stages and transitions, particularly when it comes to changes in productivity and personal engagement. They explore the importance of shifting mindset to focus on what's going right during times of change, rather than dwelling on what might no…

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064 - Thriving Through Challenges: The Inspiring Journey of Andrea Estrada 42:06

17d ago42:06

42:06

In this episode of The Present Professional, special guest Andrea Estrada, a psychologist and mental health counselor, shares her journey as a mental health and sports performance coach for athletes. Andrea guides athletes in overcoming unhealthy thinking and behaviors to enhance their performance and live more balanced lives. Join the conversation…

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063 - Presence in Partnership: Strengthening Relationships Through Intentionality 30:14

1M ago30:14

30:14

This episode of The Present Professional delves into the importance of presence in partnerships. John and Tony share their personal experience of implementing a monthly partnership check-in to keep their relationship fresh, interesting, and grounded in gratitude. By investing in relationships and being fully present for the process, listeners can l…

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062 - The Art of Networking: Building Relationships in Professional Settings 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss how to maximize your networking event experience. They emphasize the importance of authentic connections and preparing to engage with others. From starting conversations to following up with new connections, they provide tips for making the most out of networking events. Tune in to …

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061 - Understanding Your Nervous System with Andrea Edmondson 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

In this episode of The Present Professional, host introduces special guest Andrea Edmondson, who works with executives to elevate their energy and manage stress for peak performance. Andrea shares her journey from education to her current role, focusing on understanding behavior and social-emotional aspects. Together, they discuss how the body and …

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060 - The Power of Self-Awareness in Transition and Growth 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony delve into managing change. They discuss how change is inevitable and share techniques for embracing it as a fundamental aspect of life. The conversation explores the importance of evolving and becoming the next version of ourselves, highlighting the practices, people, and systems that can …

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059 - Overcoming Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, and the Illusion of Success with JJ DiGeronimo 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Today on The Present Professional, special guest JJ DiGeronimo, a three-time award-winning author, shares insights to empower you in your life and career. we unpack the concept of the oasis of success and the three obstacles high-impact professionals face. Tune in to discover strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices to enhance your personal…

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058 - Mastering Deep Work in a Distracted World 34:34

4M ago34:34

34:34

In this episode of The Present Professional, they delve into Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" to tackle the challenges of living in a hyper-distracted world. They discuss statistics revealing how much time is spent on online communication and internet surfing, emphasizing the difference between feeling busy and being truly productive. They share pers…

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057 - Envisioning Success: Harnessing the Power of Visualization in Your Professional Journey 29:25

5M ago29:25

29:25

This episode of The Present Professional explores the power of visualization in personal and professional development. They discuss the importance of having a vision for the future, emphasizing that if you can see it, you can believe and achieve it. They share their processes for developing a vision and highlight the significance of having a clear …

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056 - Is It Your Job or Is It You? Defining Success and Navigating Career Transitions with Career Coach Julia Rock 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In this episode of The Present Professional, hosts John & Tony introduce special guest Julia Rock. She is an employment expert and career coach passionate about transforming workplace dynamics to create collective success between organizations and their employees. As a senior finance and accounting leader in the oil and gas sector, Julia has person…

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055 - Essentialism: Mastering The Art of Saying No and Focusing on What Truly Matters 38:16

6M ago38:16

38:16

In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of essentialism and its relevance in today's high-achieving society. They reference the book "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown, which explores the importance of learning to say no and focusing on what truly matters amidst the complexity of modern life. The hosts emphasize t…

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054 - The Three Pillars of Executive Presence: Gravitas, Communication, and Appearance 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony discuss the concept of executive presence and its three pillars. They emphasize the importance of being in control of oneself and one's actions rather than relying on position or authority. To delve deeper into the topic, they recommend referring to the book "Executive Presence" by Sylvia A…

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053 - Creating Authentic Connections At Work To Advance Your Career and Improve Your Well-being 26:33

12M ago26:33

26:33

This episode of The Present Professional explores the art of thriving in the modern workplace. This enlightening episode delves into the heart of human connection and how it can transform our work environment. Explore the profound impact of creating authentic connections at work with us. We have become increasingly elusive of authentic connections …

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052 - How To Cultivate A DEI Mindset in Your Career and Organization 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

In this episode, we start the conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We've touched on it throughout many different episodes, but here we unpack why it needs to remain a critical business focus moving forward. We also discuss its impact on your own personal and professional development and the human qualities behind its difficulties in im…

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051 - How To Prepare For Leading An Engaging Workshop or Meeting 34:49

1y ago34:49

34:49

In this episode, we discuss preparation strategies for leading a group experience. You'll be able to apply them whether or not you're preparing to organize a conference, talk, or conduct a meeting with your church group. People have different learning styles, and how to reach the most people starts with how you prepare. We'll touch on many of our e…

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050 - Rose Williams on Being Well and How to Build Successful Wellness Programs at Your Institution 51:41

1y ago51:41

51:41

Thank you for joining us on this journey to 50 episodes! We wouldn't be here without you, our listeners. We're eternally grateful for you. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Rose Williams join us for a conversation on being well and incorporating programs that support it in our institutions. Rose brings a strong background in Public Health …

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049 - The Evolution of The Online Ecosystem and Some Tools That Changed The Game For Us 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

Take a stroll with us through our view of how the online ecosystem has changed how we do business. So many things before A.I. have changed how we approach life and business, and it serves us to look back on the journey. We discuss the tools that have made a difference in our lives, careers, and businesses. Sometimes it isn't easy to think about lif…

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Listen Again: Terry Williams on The Mind-Body Connection, Performance, and Well-Being 40:34

1y ago40:34

40:34

Revisit one of our favorite episodes this week. Coming into the halfway point of the year, listening to Terry will light a fire under you to continue investing in yourself and growing through the rest of 2023. Thank you for being a part of The Present Professional Community. ---- In this week's episode, we're joined by a special guest, Terry Willia…

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048 - Overcoming Procrastination, How To Move Through Resistance And Get To Work 32:22

1y ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, we discuss the headwinds we face when setting and meeting our own deadlines. Procrastination can show up in so many sneaky ways. The best one is where we end up doing other things that feel productive to avoid the feeling of not showing up to do our real work. It can also help you slow down and bring about divergent thinking to cre…

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047 - How To Overcome The Fear Of Rejection 33:47

1y ago33:47

33:47

In this episode, we discuss overcoming one of the key fears in becoming the best version of ourselves. We're tribal beings, and belonging has been important for our survival for millennia. Yet, this primal fear still lives within us and shows up to keep us small and living with the familiar. We discuss strategies to step out of comparison and focus…

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046 - Engaging the Flow, How to Notice the Subtle Signs That Inform Your Life Path 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

Have you ever made eye contact with a stranger that ended up being the person you needed to meet at that point in your life? Have you ever experienced the same words or phrases being repeated around you throughout your week? You can ignore these occurrences as mere coincidences, or you can engage the flow of life and see what it has in store for yo…

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045 - Leadership on the Line: Utilizing Adaptive Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World 50:56

1y ago50:56

50:56

This episode discusses the key takeaways from Martin Linsky and Ronald Heifetz's book, Leadership on the Line. The concepts in this book could not be more relevant with the pace of change. As the way we work and live rapidly evolves, it will not only produce technical problems with straightforward solutions. Instead, the challenges we will face are…

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044 - Jessica Valentine Patterson on Creating the Life and Career You Want and The Reality of Wellness in the Workplace 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

Today we're joined by a special guest, Jessica Valentine Patterson, certified coach, yoga teacher, change management, and people development professional. In this episode, you'll be inspired by her path of personal and professional development and how they've merged to support the life she lives today. You'll learn the essentials of wellness in the…

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Listen Again: Becoming Resilient and Proactive Mental Health 50:08

1y ago50:08

50:08

Originally aired September 22nd, 2022, Becoming Resilient is more relevant than ever as we enter into Mental Health Awareness Month. Start being proactive with your mental health today by cultivating resilience in your life. Thank you for listening! ---- In this episode, we define what resilience means to us and then move straight into strategies w…

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043 - The Power of Consistency, How to Create and Maintain Momentum in Your Life 32:12

1y ago32:12

32:12

Simplicity and consistency. In this episode, we discuss how to set your life up for consistent wins that will change your life at the pace that works for you. Making a significant impact and maintaining growth is all about building and maintaining momentum and your ability to bounce back. Self-compassion and being quick to forgive yourself prevent …

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042 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage, How to Recognizing Fears That Keep You Stuck and Move Forward with Love 39:13

1y ago39:13

39:13

Self-sabotage is a way of being that shows up in so many sneaky ways throughout our lives because, deep down, it is designed to keep us where we are. We hold ourselves back to remain in the familiar and avoid the uncertainty of growth. However, resigning from the flow of life will come up in the most subtle ways. In this episode, we'll unpack some …

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041 - Overcoming The Struggles of Leadership and Embracing The Fears of Entrepreneurship, A Review of Ben Horwitz's The Hard Thing About Hard Things 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

In this episode, we discuss what Ben Horwitz calls "the struggle." We review his book, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, at a high level and unpack some concepts related to leading an organization, leading a team, and stepping into the unknown. There are a lot of fears that come up when you're stepping into a leadership role, and there will be new …

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040 - Habits, How To Produce The Results You Want Through Your Actions And Environment Today 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

40:04

In this episode, we discuss the regular tendencies or practices that mostly occur subconsciously and dictate our results. How do you set up your subconscious mind and environment to make the actions supporting your desired results easier to reach for? In this conversation, you'll understand how to start doing that in your everday life. It's all abo…

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039 - Michael Amster on The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout and Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity and Purpose—in Less Than 1 Minute Per Day 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

We're thrilled to welcome mindfulness researcher, doctor, and co-author of The Power of Awe, Michael Amster, M.D., to the show today to introduce you to a practice that will help you "overcome burnout and anxiety, ease chronic pain, find clarity and purpose—in less than 1 minute per day". Michael walks us through the method live and the simplicity …

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038 - Crystal Holmes on The Creative Process, Mutual Support, and Collaborative Decision Making in Relationships 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

47:14

We're thrilled to welcome Crystal Holmes (Tony's lovely wife) to the show today! This episode has been a long time coming, as she has been an integral part of our relationship as friends, business partners, and co-hosts. She has supported their beautiful family and The Present Professional family from the beginning! We can't wait for you to have th…

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037 - The Reality of Balancing Your Life 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, we discuss what balance really looks like in our lives. Balance is not an achieved state. It's a dance around equilibrium that we do weekly and daily. The key is something that we call macro mindfulness. We'll show you ways to look at your life objectively to see where you're committing time and energy. Are you making balance a pri…

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036 - Yanet Borrego on Coaching and Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this week's episode, we're joined by a special guest, Yanet Borrego. A career mindset and clarity coach with an incredibly inspiring journey. We cannot wait to share her story and insights with you as we work through the process of reinventing ourselves and how coaching is an integral part of it. From being born in Cuba, asylum in Mexico, coming…

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035 - Expecting The Unexpected, How Embracing Uncertainty Brings Peace And Resilience 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

Uncertainty is guaranteed in our lives. We can choose to fight that reality or be at peace with it. In this episode, we discuss our relationships with uncertainty, how that has shifted throughout our lives, and strategies for you to begin embracing uncertainty. Anxiety around uncertainty is the fear of making the wrong choice in disguise. As humans…

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034 - The Importance of Giving Back, and Its Impact on You and The Community 30:24

1+ y ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts. Volunteerism, community service, and generally moving through life understanding that we have a responsibility to serve brought us together in the first place. We talk through how this journey has evolved for us over the years and how integrating this core value into our lifestyle a…

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033 - The Power of Slowing Down and Being Intentional 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

36:51

In this episode, we discuss the power you can find in your life and work by simply slowing down. There's a lot that we miss out on when we're participating in the rat race. Moving quickly creates tunnel vision, missing important details that could have changed the course of your experience and maybe your entire life. Slowing down gives you pause to…

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032 - Overcoming The Fear of "Major" Decisions 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

What even classifies as a major decision? In this episode, we discuss ways to help yourself get to the point of moving forward and out of ambivalence. This is one of the biggest obstacles to realizing your full potential in life. We look at fear from different angles and teach you how to honor and integrate your fear. Ultimately the fear has served…

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031 - Richard Barrett on Leading Life, Overcoming Your Ego's Fears for Full Soul-Expression 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

54:32

After the last two episodes, we're thrilled to share the man behind the model and learn from him directly. You'll want to bring a notebook to walk away with the numerous insights into discovering and living your soul's purpose, parenting, relationships, leadership, and so much more. Below you'll find a few quotes to prepare you for your journey. "S…

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030 - Exploring The Barrett Value Center's Seven Levels of Consciousness Model - Part Two 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

In this episode, we explore the transformational work of Richard Barrett's Seven Levels of Consciousness model brought to organizations globally through the Barrett Values Center. Part two focuses on our opinion of its application to leadership. This evolution of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs helps leaders do the work to transcend themselves an…

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029 - Exploring The Barrett Value Center's Seven Levels of Consciousness Model - Part One 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

35:06

In this episode, we explore the transformational work of Richard Barrett's Seven Levels of Consciousness model brought to organizations globally through the Barrett Values Center. Part one focuses on our opinion of its possible application to the individual and organization, as well as our take on the values associated with each level. It's an evol…

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028 - How to Move from A Job Mindset to A Career Mindset 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

This episode discusses the powerful shift from viewing your work as a task-based exchange for a paycheck to a role that contributes to creating your career. We discuss our journeys through realizing this mindset shift and what helped us along the way, so you can fast-track aligning your decisions with a career path that feels good for you. Your car…

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027 - How To Enter The New Year With Your Best Energy 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

33:08

We want 2023 to be a great year for all of you Present Professionals! In this episode, we discuss strategies for staying focused on what you do want, saying no to what's now aligned with that, and remaining consistent as you approach the new year, how to do less to be extremely efficient with what you want to accomplish and have the time to enjoy t…

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026 - Have You Heard About ChatGPT? Our Take On The Game-Changing AI Chatbot 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

We can't wait to hear what you think about this new technology. OpenAI has opened its chatbot to the general public for a research phase of the tech's production. If this is a research phase, it's almost scary to think of how powerful the commercial release could be. Join us to see how this tech could revolutionize life as we know it. Imagine if yo…

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025 - Home for The Holidays, Creating Sacred Space for Ourselves and Our Families 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

18:32

We want to take a moment to thank you, Humessence listeners. Thank you for being a part of the community and sharing this podcast with your friends, coworkers, and loved ones. We're taking the next week off from publishing to be fully present with our loved ones, and we want you to have the space to do the same. We hope this episode brings you some…

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024 - The Importance of A Vision, Strategies for Your Personal 2023 Vision & Goals 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

Setting goals and objectives will only make a difference and lead you to the life you want if you have a vision for what that is. The more specific you are about what the picture of your life looks like on a time horizon that works for you, the quicker you'll realize it. In this episode, we go through the practices that have made a difference in ou…

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023 - The Importance of Self-Reflection, Your Personal 2022 Year-End Review 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

33:15

In this episode, we discuss the best practices from our years of visioning, goal-setting, and self-reflecting on our progress that were major catalysts in creating the lives we live today. This episode focuses on what needs to be in place for a year-end review that makes a difference in your setup for the following year. We cannot adjust our vision…

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022 - Practicing Gratitude: How to Upgrade Your Mindset, Relationships, and Health This Holiday Season 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

39:02

We're releasing this one just in time to change the conversation around your Thanksgiving dinner table. The positive effects of a gratitude practice are well-known and published in journals worldwide. So, if you've been absent from your practice or you're finally thinking about installing one of these practices in your life, this episode is for you…

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021 - Mindfulness in Meetings 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

This episode discusses tips and strategies for mindfully hosting and attending meetings. This is any gathering with a shared intention inside and outside the office. Meeting fatigue is real, so tune in if you want to learn how to set yourself, your team, and your organization up for success. We'll move into our recommendations for letting everyone'…

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020 - Terry Williams on The Mind-Body Connection, Performance, and Well-being 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

39:53

In this week's episode, we're joined by a special guest, Terry Williams, aka Terry The Trainer, to discuss the mind-body connection and tips and strategies for you to take them both to the next level. We all chime in with complementary perspectives from teaching, coaching, and participating in our mental and physical fitness journies. We talk about…

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019 - Things You Should Know for Your Adult Education Journey 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode, we discuss tips, strategies, and considerations for furthering your education as an adult: grad school, certifications, professional organizations, and more to consider as you embark on the journey to fulfill your life's work. Then we move into leveraging your education in the marketplace to increase your value! Obtaining the knowl…

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018 - The Importance of Rest & Restoration 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

Tips and strategies for the essential practice of setting yourself up for success in action by consciously supporting and prioritizing your rest. We'll be moving through the three facets of restoration—mind, body, and spirit. There's a balance of choosing to restore each of these. Ask yourself what you need that day, and make the time to support yo…

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