Best Angela Lussier Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 216 Your Permission Slip 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

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Today's episode is a mini farewell episode. I'm taking the summer off from the podcast! I know I've done this before, and now I'm doing it again. It's also a permission slip for you to say no to more things so you can take more time for yourself and the things you want to be doing. Where can you pause, quit, or otherwise say NO THANKS and bow out? …

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Ep 215 Three Ways to Manage a Vulnerability Hangover 14:59

2+ y ago14:59

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You shared something personal. You allowed yourself to be judged and get feedback. You did something scary in front of other people. And now... You have a vulnerability hangover. How do you know? You’re saying… OMG I did that wrong I overshared My speech was boring I was the worst in the group I totally bombed that I can never go back there Everyon…

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Ep 214 Open and Close Your Speech with Confidence & Impact 17:36

2+ y ago17:36

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Struggle with how to start your speech in a way that grabs your audience's attention? Have a hard time wrapping it up succinctly? Today's episode is for you! I share a few strategies you can use again and again to start and end your speech on a strong note. No more rambling, apologizing, or worrying - just use these tips and your presentations will…

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Ep 213 The Art of Keeping It Simple 19:26

2+ y ago19:26

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You've probably heard "less is more." This statement couldn't be more true when it comes to public speaking and crafting a powerful talk. On today's episode, I break down the three ways to keep your speeches simple and effective. They are: If I could only tell someone three things, what would they be? When storytelling, use vivid details, but don’t…

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Ep 212 Start a Speaking Business at 50 with Maria Romano 23:53

2+ y ago23:53

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Wondering if it's too late to get started as a professional speaker? Today's episode is for you! Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots. She started her business in her 50s after her husband, Frank, passed away. She got back into the dating world and discovered it was dramatically different. Today she coaches people on how to be successful …

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Ep 211 Five Secrets to Become a Paid Speaker 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

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Have you been dreaming about speaking on bigger stages, taking your expertise to more audiences, and getting paid for your expertise? If you're wondering if you're ready for this step, this episode will help you decide. Learn the five secrets to becoming a paid speaker and then check out my new course, Speaking School for Women, launching next week…

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Ep 210 What If I'm Boring? Three Ways to Bring It! 31:39

2+ y ago31:39

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Have you ever found yourself saying this before a presentation? "What if I’m boring? I’m afraid everything I say everyone has already heard." If so, you are definitely not alone! Instead of focusing on having the most unique ideas, what if you focused on giving advice that is tried and true, and in your own style? On today's show, I share three way…

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Ep 209 DIY Your PR with Amanda Berlin 24:00

2+ y ago24:00

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If you want to build a business as a speaker, coach, or author, getting visibility will make all the difference. Visibility is also important if you're trying to build a personal brand as a leader in your field. But how do you get visibility if you're just starting out? On today's show, Amanda Berlin, PR expert, shares how to DIY your PR so you can…

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Ep 208 Small Tweaks, Big Changes with Kathy Vines 20:51

2+ y ago20:51

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Do you consider yourself to be a pretty good public speaker? Maybe even a great speaker? It's possible you're getting the job done, but there's always room for improvement. As you'll hear in part four of our four part series with Speaker Sisterhood club leaders and members, today's guest came to our clubs to make small tweaks with an eye on big cha…

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Ep 207 Nothing to Hide with Jennifer Cummings Hillery 21:47

2+ y ago21:47

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Today's episode is part three of a four-part series with Speaker Sisterhood club leaders and members. I put this series together for you because I'm always asked how Speaker Sisterhood is different than Toastmasters, why it's only for women, and what you learn if you sign up. On today's show, I interview Jennifer Cummings Hillery, Speaker Sisterhoo…

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Ep 206 I Now Know I'm Worthy with Liz Nania 21:10

2+ y ago21:10

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Today's episode is part two of a four-part series with Speaker Sisterhood club leaders and members. I put this series together for you because I'm always asked how Speaker Sisterhood is different than Toastmasters, why it's only for women, and what you learn if you sign up. On today's show, I interview Liz Nania, Speaker Sisterhood member. I asked …

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Ep 205 How to Stop Playing a Character with Becky Vesce 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

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Today's episode kicks off a four-part series with Speaker Sisterhood club leaders and members. I put this series together for you because I'm always asked how Speaker Sisterhood is different than Toastmasters, why it's only for women, and what you learn if you sign up. On today's show, I interview Becky Vesce, veteran Speaker Sisterhood club leader…

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Ep 204 The Public Speaking Makeover Quiz 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

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On today's show, I'm combining a makeover with a quiz...all for you! Today's episode continues January's theme of "connection" and I cover:1. The difference between a comfort zone and a comfiness zone (and why you really need the latter!)2. The Public Speaking Quiz and where you stand on various elements of speaking and speaking up. 3. We cover you…

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Ep 203 Connecting with Your Money Story with Danielle Hayden 19:09

2+ y ago19:09

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How do you connect the expertise you offer to asking for money as a speaker? What are the three things speakers should be thinking about if they want to make money and get paid to speak in 2022? These are the questions I ask today's guest, Danielle Hayden. Danielle is a reformed corporate CFO and co-owner of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. She is on a m…

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Ep 202 The #1 Reason You're Uncomfortable Speaking 23:23

2+ y ago23:23

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Welcome to episode two of my new format, "three things". In case you missed last week, each episode will feature three things to help you. Of course I'm always focused on speaking, but that can mean a lot of things! This month's theme is "Connection" and I continue talking about different ways to connect with your audience, yourself, and your frien…

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Ep 201 Three Things for You 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

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Happy New Year! It's good to be back. I'm trying something new on the podcast! Each episode will feature three curated things that I think can help you. Of course I'm always focused on speaking, but that can mean a lot of things! On today's show, I introduce this new format and give you three things that all center on the theme of connection. In fa…

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Ep 200 Twelve Ways to be Awesome in 2022 49:34

3y ago49:34

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I know you're already awesome, but if you want to continue building on your awesomeness, you'll love today's episode! It's episode 200 and it's packed with stories, ideas, and tips from things I learned this year. I hope you love it! This'll be my last episode of this year and I'll be back in January with more fun. Enjoy! ---------- If you'd like t…

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Ep 199 Using Mindfulness to Ease the Stress of Speaking with Theresa Wiggins 46:46

3y ago46:46

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You've likely heard of mindfulness by now, perhaps you have even studied and practiced it. But have you thought about how mindfulness can improve the process of putting together a speech, delivering that speech, and processing the whole experience afterwards? On today's show, I interview Theresa Wiggins, a mindfulness coach, Speaker Sisterhood club…

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Ep 198 Got Anxiety Over Speaking? Do This! Featuring Judy Grupenhoff 46:46

3y ago46:46

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Public speaking, speaking up, being singled out...all of these activities can lead to serious fear and anxiety. In fact, you may feel so much fear and anxiety about them that all of your life decisions are made in an effort to avoid them. If this is you, you are going to love today's episode. My guest today is Judy Grupenhoff, MEd, NBC-HWC. She is …

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Ep 197 Speak Up, Dammit! With Hope Timberlake 45:14

3y ago45:14

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How many times have you had something you wanted to say, but stopped yourself in fear of being wrong, looking stupid, or being the center of attention? My guest today, Hope Timberlake, is a speaker, trainer and author who focuses on the communication side of leadership. She is here to talk about her new book, Speak Up, Dammit! How to Quiet Your Fea…

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Ep 196 Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Presentations 23:42

3y ago23:42

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Even great speakers could use more tips and tricks to improve their speaking skills. If you're looking for simple tweaks that will make a huge difference, look no further. I share five ways to improve your presentations without much effort at all. Try one or try them all! You'll be glad you did. The list: Always ask yourself the three key questions…

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Ep 195 The Dandelion Marketing Strategy 13:34

3y ago13:34

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What is the Dandelion Marketing Strategy? I'm glad you asked! On today's show, I share a recent thought I had while at the park with my son and how it relates to sharing our messages about what we do. If you struggle with sharing your voice, being seen through your marketing, or putting your message out into the world, today's episode is for you! I…

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Ep 194 Reboot: Slay Self-Sabotage with Kelly Coffey 41:48

3y ago41:48

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Today’s show is a reboot of episode 11 which aired in July of 2016! This is possibly my favorite interview of all and I’m excited to bring it back for your listening pleasure. My guest today is Kelly Coffey, a personal trainer who used to weigh over 300 pounds. She is the voice behind the blog at strongcoffey.com where she helps women who struggle …

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Ep 193 Behind the Scenes of Making a Skillshare Class 34:37

3y ago34:37

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Have you ever thought about making an online course? Or, have you made one that didn't turn out so well and you're wanting to take a new approach? On today's episode, I take you behind the scenes of my new Skillshare course, Public Speaking for Shy Creatives: How to be Relaxed and Confident. I talk about the idea phase, creating content, producing …

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Ep 192 Are You Using the Language of Leadership? With Joel Schwartzberg 39:37

3y ago39:37

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If you want to get back to basics and have a refresher course on the fundamentals of communication, speaking, and leadership, this episode is for you. My guest today is Joel Schwartzberg. You may remember him from one of our most popular episodes, How to Make a Point That Sticks. Joel is a leadership communications coach and author and today he bri…

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Ep 191 You Don't Have To Go It Alone with Molly Keehn Ed.D. 43:47

3y ago43:47

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How many times have you set a goal for yourself and then either abandoned it, came up with reasons not to do it, or lost motivation and forgot why it was important to begin with? Doing something new, something big, or something different comes along with challenges and oftentimes when we set out to do these things alone, we don't succeed. Why does …

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Ep 190 Are You Standing In Your Way? With Lisa Fabrega 50:31

3y ago50:31

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Today's episode is a must-listen if you have been struggling to figure out what is stopping you from being where you want to be, having what you want to have, or doing what you say you want to do. Today's guest is Lisa Fabrega, a personal transformation advisor who supports ambitious women as they strive to create a deep and lasting impact on the w…

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Ep 189 Live Coaching: Dealing with Crippling Fear of Speaking, Maid of Honor Speech Jitters 39:16

3y ago39:16

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Here's a brand new live coaching episode! On today's show, we'll hear from a financial advisor who has no problem working one to one with clients and now wants to create workshops to promote her work, but feels crippling fear around speaking to groups. How to handle this?? My second guest has committed to giving a maid of honor speech at her sister…

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Ep 188 How Sheetal Sheth Is Claiming Her Stage 41:05

3y ago41:05

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Have you ever found yourself in an audience and looked up at the woman on stage and wondered, how? How does she do that? On today's episode, I asked a lot of "how" questions of my guest, Sheetal Sheth. Sheetal is an actress, author, producer, and activist. Sheetal’s breakout role came in Albert Brooks’ “Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World” and s…

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Ep 187 A Surprising Benefit That Comes from Speaking Up 19:39

3y ago19:39

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Welcome back! I hope you had a great couple of months. It’s good to be back. On today’s episode, I make an announcement about a couple changes to the show going forward, address how the questions I posed in the last episode impacted my life, and I share a HUGE surprising gift I gave myself by speaking up on a couple occasions. If you’re a people pl…

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Ep 186 Recreating Your Life & Summer Vacation 36:12

3y ago36:12

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We all just went through a year of unexpected twists and turns. What can we learn from it? Anytime we go through something dark, difficult, or traumatic, it changes us. That means we may find that we have new reasons for doing what we’re doing, we may care about different things, and we might have to reprioritize. It’s a scary time and an exciting …

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Ep 185 Live Coaching: Using Your Voice in Business, Giving a Solid Keynote 30:22

3y ago30:22

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What do you do when you've been working a 9-5 job for years, and now you want to step out and build your own business but feel nervous about using your voice and drawing attention to yourself? Our first guest on today's live coaching episode asks this question. Hint: The process of figuring this out can actually be fun! Our second guest asks how to…

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Ep 184 Live Coaching: Dealing with Anxiety When Speaking, Selling When Live on Social Media 39:07

3y ago39:07

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Welcome to our first live coaching episode! Today we take questions from listeners Dana Hahn and Becky Vesce. Dana asks: I want to provide training for teachers on the topic of how to support grieving children in the classroom. How can I eliminate the fear and anxiety of speaking to large groups of professionals? Becky asks: I go live on Facebook a…

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Ep 183 Special Episode: Celebrating Five Years of Podcasting! 40:18

3y ago40:18

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Friends! This is a special anniversary edition of Claim the Stage, solo hosted by me, Angela. Can you believe it's already been five years??! Me neither. On today's show, I discuss: what it’s like to do a project for five years how my views have changed on the podcast over the years how the podcast has helped my business succeed my initial fears ar…

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Ep 182 Experience Growth Without Suffering with Sophie McLean 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

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Is growth possible without suffering? Leveling up in life requires a ton of growth - both in confidence and in skills. How can we acquire both of these without suffering? Our guest today is Sophie McLean, a wisdom teacher who has spent decades leading transformational seminars to over 200,000 people around the world. She likes to explore the univer…

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Ep 181 A Better Way to Deal with Change with Erin Davidson 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

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A breakup can be more than a romantic relationship -- it can be the loss of a job, a business, a move to a new city, losing a cherished friendship, anything. It’s an ending that requires attention and care and on today's episode, our guest will show you how to process that time of life. Erin Davidson (pronouns: she/her), MA, RCC, is a writer and Re…

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Ep 180 How to Start Before You're Ready 1:11:43

3+ y ago1:11:43

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Guess what! Today we're talking about one of our favorite subjects: Doing it before you're ready. You might be asking...do what? Well, anything! Working towards a dream, writing that book, speaking on a bigger stage, asking that cute person out on a date...whatever. We can make excuses all day and blame things outside of our control, but what if we…

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Ep 179 Using Your Voice for Email Marketing with Jena Bagley 51:07

3+ y ago51:07

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We spend a lot of time talking about how to use your authentic voice for speaking, but when you want to sit down and write a compelling email that really connects to your audience, what is the best way to share your voice? Email is an incredibly effective method of marketing, yet it can be so hard to craft a message and hit send when you know it's …

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Ep 178 How to Actively Avoid Your Destiny 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

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Have you ever had a grand vision for your life and then immediately discarded it because you thought it could never work? Or, have you had that grand vision, rolled it around in your mind for years, and then finally decided to let it go because it was too risky, wasn't something you thought you could really do, or seemed too grand for you? If so, t…

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Ep 177 Lies about Permission, Pretending, and Pausing 1:08:02

3+ y ago1:08:02

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Have you ever felt like you needed permission from your friends and family to take a risk? Maybe you weren't waiting for their validation consciously, but were you delaying taking action because you didn't know what others would think of your idea? Does that sound familiar? What about pretending? Ever show up in relationships acting one way, but th…

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Ep 176 Manage the Anxiety of Speaking Up in Relationships with Paula Leech 1:00:47

3+ y ago1:00:47

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Speaking up about your needs, desires, fears, and upsets in relationships can be an anxiety-inducing experience. If you struggle with speaking up, you are likely familiar with the symptoms of anxiety - the "what if" thoughts, the nausea, the fears of everything unraveling. On today's show, we interview Paula Leech, a sex and relationship therapist …

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Ep 175 Simple Daily Habits for Wellness with Pam Victor 57:29

3+ y ago57:29

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Did you know that in 30 seconds to one minute per day you could improve your wellness and well-being? It's true! In fact, today's guest says the smaller the changes are that you make to your life, the better results you will have. Quit trying to incorporate every healing modality under the sun only to feel frustrated and disappointed with yourself.…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Andrea Ross, New Speaker Sisterhood Club Leader 18:11

3+ y ago18:11

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Calling all Claim the Stage fans who have been on the fence about checking out Speaker Sisterhood and are looking for a personal invitation! This is for you. :) It's been over a year since we launched a new public speaking club due to covid, but we're back at it and we'd like to invite you to our newest club in Westfield, Massachusetts. This club w…

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Ep 174 Create a System to be Brave with Laura Khalil 54:44

3+ y ago54:44

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Have you ever looked at someone who is seemingly doing it all and wondered, how do they do so much? The answer may be that they have a system to keep them moving forward. On today’s episode, Laura Khalil, a communications expert, skilled interviewer and host of the Top 125 Apple Podcast, Brave by Design, teaches us how to create a system to be brav…

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Ep 173 Live for Yourself with Naketa Ren Thigpen 1:12:06

3+ y ago1:12:06

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How often have you been called “selfish” in your life? How often have you gone out of your way to avoid being seen that way? On today’s show, we interview Naketa Ren Thigpen, LCSW, the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World. She is also the author of the book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy. On today’s epi…

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Ep 172 Sell Like a Boss with Nikki Rausch 1:09:12

3+ y ago1:09:12

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Even if you're not in sales for your profession, you're always selling. Perhaps you're selling your friend on an idea for a trip you'd like to take, or selling your child on the benefits of vegetables. You likely even have a component of your job that requires you sell your ideas to your team, your boss, or your clients. Selling is an essential too…

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Ep 171 Letting Go of Your Inner Good Girl with Sarah Schneider 1:09:38

3+ y ago1:09:38

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Do you remember being called a "Good Girl" as a child and beaming in delight over the praise and reinforcement for a job well done? If you're now wondering why you find it difficult to say or do something that may not be seen as "nice" or "polite," it may be because of your good girl conditioning. On today's show, we talk to Sarah Schneider, a Good…

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Ep 170 You Don’t Owe Anyone with Caroline Garnet McGraw 1:34:03

3+ y ago1:34:03

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"Perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and constant striving to measure up— all of these patterns are rooted in fear and angst, which are emotion-level issues. The challenge for us is to bring love to the parts of ourselves that are hurting and terrified. Our work is to bridge the gap between the head and the heart.” - Caroline Garnet McGra…

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Ep 169 Speaking of Aging: Angela Turns 40 53:33

3+ y ago53:33

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On today's show, Angela interviews her longtime mentor, Martha Johnson, to discuss aging. Angela is turning 40 today! Martha is a former consultant, business owner and coach who, at 81, enjoys a simpler life while staying engaged with what matters. On today's show, Angela asks: 1. If you could go back and give your 40 year old self advice, what wou…

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Ep 168 Online Presenting Reboot 1:28:10

3+ y ago1:28:10

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Hi Friends, Angela here. I have a new course coming out March 8th and this episode is dedicated to the topic I'm covering: How to present online like a pro! Joli and I discuss the topic along with some of our other favorites, like what's bringing us joy and what we're kicking to the curb. After our intro, you'll hear a replay of episode 145, a Q&A …

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