Episode 30: How Self-Awareness is the Key to Self-Empowerment with Michelle Pfile

In this landmark 50th episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour, join us as we delve deep with Lynae Looney, COO & Co-Founder of Powers Peak Potential. Together, we explore the transformative power of embracing 'AND' in our lives and careers. Through stories of resilience, friendship, and triumph, Lynae and Becca unveil how to navigate the complexities of modern life with courage and joy.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Overcoming Adversity: Hear how Lynae turned a layoff into a launching pad for her true passion, offering hope and strategies for listeners facing their own crossroads.
• Building Powers Peak Potential: Get an insider look into the founding of our business, the lessons we've learned, and what drives us to empower others.
• The Future Vision: Lynae and Becca share exciting plans for Powers Peak Potential over the next five years, inviting listeners to join us on this journey.

About Lynae:

Lynae Looney's journey with Powers Peak Potential (PPP) paints a vivid picture of professional resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and familial joy. Nestled in Ohio, Lynae's life is a harmonious blend of chaos and contentment, deeply rooted in her love for her partner Jason, their four children – including twin boys and two daughters – and a lively array of pets comprising two dogs, two goats, and seven chickens. This bustling household reflects Lynae's commitment to family, mirroring her dedication to fostering growth and success in her professional ventures.

At Powers Peak Potential, co-founded with Becca, Lynae serves as the Chief Operating Officer. Her role extends beyond business operations; it's about shaping the company's vision and mission, focusing on empowering individuals and businesses through innovative strategies and thought leadership.

Connect with Lynae Looney:

• Website
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• Facebook
• Linkedin

Mentioned on the Show:

• Powers Peak Potential: Becca Powers

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

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Your past doesn't define you; it's a lesson that shapes you for today and the future.

At times, it may seem like the weight of our past is holding us back, defining our limits. But we hold a profound truth within us: our past is merely a chapter, not the entirety of our story. They are the stepping stones that lead us to where we stand today, poised to shape our future with unwavering determination.

In this episode, Danielle Cobo’s journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Her life, much like a rollercoaster ride, took unexpected turns that could have defined her, but instead, they became the very elements that fueled her unstoppable grit and resilience.

Discover how her journey led her to author a remarkable book, "Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals." This book isn't just words on paper; it's a lifeline for those navigating challenges, a roadmap for those seeking clarity, and a wellspring of hope for those on their journeys.

What are you waiting for? Listen to Episode 49 now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Life Upside Down: The Inspiration Behind 'Unstoppable Grit' 
• How her upbringing shaped her success
• Learning grit, resilience, and perseverance from her mother

About Danielle:

Danielle Cobo works with professionals to develop grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market. As a former Fortune 500 Senior Manager, Danielle led a team to #1 through downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. Lessons she learned along the way help leaders create high-performing teams.

Danielle is a keynote speaker and hosts the “Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo,” a devoted military spouse and mother to 5-year-old twin boys.

Danielle’s book "Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals" is available TODAY.

Connect with Danielle Cobo:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linkedin

Mentioned on the Show:

• Danielle’s Podcast: Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo | Career Advice & Burnout Prevention
• Danielle’s book: "Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals" is available TODAY.

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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Have you ever found yourself contemplating the idea of running marathons and climbing mountains in pursuit of something more profound than just success? 

There's a common thread among high achievers who, despite reaching the peak of their careers, still experience a sense of emptiness and lack. This void often stems from neglecting to live in alignment with our true selves and core values.

When we commit to living in alignment with our authentic selves and values, a transformative journey where running marathons and climbing mountains transcend the physical realm, becoming powerful metaphors for our internal evolution. They symbolize resilience, illustrating our ability to navigate life's challenges with unwavering strength.

This episode features Jen Ziegner, co-founder and the force behind the powerful program of Mountains and Marathons, sharing profound insights into aligning lives for fulfillment. She navigates supporting leaders in living with alignment, stresses the importance of addressing burnout for personal growth, and believes in the simplicity of alignment; although not always easy, it is always worth it.

Tune in now and have a marathon and climbing experience wherever you are!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Supporting leaders to live in alignment through Mountains and Marathons
• Jen’s backstory: From burnout to mountain peaks of aligned leadership 
• The importance of addressing burnout for personal growth and well-being

About Jen Ziegner

Jen is the co-founder and lead coach of Mountains and Marathons, a transformative coaching organization that works with entrepreneurs and executives to create deeper alignment in their lives.

The ALIGN Leadership Program takes leaders on a six-month journey that culminates with running a marathon or climbing a mountain in an epic place in the world, from Patagonia to Nepal and the Australian Outback.

Having worked with leaders from Fortune 500 companies to national non-profit organizations across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, Jen champions the idea that leadership needs to start with authentically leading ourselves first, in all areas of life.

Connect with  Jen Ziegner:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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• Facebook

You are more than enough just as you are, so choose love.

When we dive into the realm of love, we're embracing everything—kindness, compassion, empathy, and even the anger, toxicity, and all the messy parts.

Choosing love is about recognizing and embracing all of our experiences, turning them into stepping stones for growth, and empowering us to navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and a touch of grace.

This isn't about brushing off challenging emotions; it's about facing them head-on with love and compassion. This transformative approach not only helps us learn and heal but also strengthens our connection with ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, Scott Stabile, a passionate love advocate and a New World Library author who wrote the book "Enough As You Are," talks about the transformative power of love. He shares the origins of his book, delving into the personal journey that inspired its creation, highlights the transformative ability of choosing love and its importance in fostering meaningful connections. He believes that the genuine capacity to love others begins with cultivating a strong foundation of self-love.

Choose love today! Choose to listen to Episode 46 now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How did Scott came up with writing  “Enough As You Are”
• Forgiveness and compassion through the power of empathy 
• How Transformational breathwork practice help Scott in his healing journey

About Scott Stabile

Scott Stabile is the author of Enough as You Are and Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart. He is a passionate love advocate who believes there is no force more powerful than love to create real connection and healing in our world. Scott guides transformational breathwork journeys and leads personal empowerment workshops internationally. His inspirational posts have attracted a huge and devoted social media following, including more than 350,000 Facebook fans. 

Other Resources: 

• Order Enough As You Are by Stabile, Scott

Connect with Scott Stabile:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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To all adoptees who have felt emptiness and to all those touched by a sense of rejection — Let us be greater.

Our broken circumstances and experiences of abandonment will never define our existence or worth. The sense of emptiness that haunts us is rooted in loss, but there's strength in embracing this truth without shame. By acknowledging our darkest moments, we reclaim our power and reunite with ourselves on the deepest level.

We have the voice to be greater by fully embracing and allowing our emotions to unfold completely. Through this embrace, we find the catalyst for healing, transforming adversity into strength. As we courageously navigate our emotional landscapes, we become the architects of our own growth, emerging as the greatest versions of ourselves.

In this episode, Michelle Madrid, a New World Library author of the book “Let Us Be Greater,” shares her empowering letter to the adoptee community and to all those who have felt rejected by their family or loved ones, making them feel unworthy and rejected. She reminds us that we are more than enough and empowers us to be greater!

Don’t wait, Tune in NOW!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Michelle’s book “Let Us Be Greater” as a love letter to the adoptee community 
• Lessons from adoptee raising an adoptee
• The baby's experience in the womb mirrors what mothers experience in the world.

About Michelle Madrid

Michelle Madrid is the author of Let Us Be Greater: A Gentle, Guided Path to Healing for Adoptees and host of the Electricity of You Podcast.

She is an international adoptee, former foster child in the UK, and an adoptee empowerment life coach who has been recognized as an Angels in Adoption® Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) and inducted into the New Mexico Women’s Hall of Fame for her work in adoption.

Other Resources: 

• Order Let Us Be Greater: A Gentle, Guided Path to Healing for Adoptees

Connect with Michelle Madrid

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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For the first episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour in 2024, let me share the story and essence of returning to your radiance to live your life in abundance and fulfillment! 

We all possess an innate radiance—our talents, gifts, and uniqueness. It is our strengths, passion, and way of self-expression that are already within us, waiting to be claimed and embraced.

When we are connected to our radiance, we start feeling unstoppable and on top of the world, living our very best lives and start to see how everything makes sense again. It is like reconnecting with your true self and who you were born to be, which will allow the brightness to radiate for you and that may positively impact and touch other people. 

And If you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, and it seems like you cannot rediscover the glow within you, know that you are never alone. Evolution can happen, and all it takes is the effort to change. Don't hide or neglect the gifts that will make your life magical!

In this episode, I share my parents' story, exploring how disconnecting from their radiance affected them. I also introduce my POWER method framework to help you reclaim and rock your radiance!

Let that glow shine in you and radiate to others! Listen NOW!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Witnessing someone’s radiance for the first time back in the summer of 1986
• How embracing radiance can move people
• My parents' story on disconnecting from their passion 
• POWER method: A framework to help return to radiance
     - Protect your potential
     - Own your opportunities
     - Wake in your worthiness
     - Elevate your Energy
     - Rock your Radiance

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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• Facebook

When you prioritize yourself, you don't have to wait until rock bottom to kickstart your journey to self-love. 

The transformation can begin now—simply by saying yes to yourself and making conscious choices that align with your well-being. When we treat our bodies with the kindness and attention they deserve, it not only increases our well-being but also sets the stage for personal growth and success.

Take it from today’s episode guest, Aria Johnson, a television personality, award-winning recording artist, owner of The Golden Voice, and a keynote speaker who shares her inspiring story on how she turned health, career and relationship crisis into opportunities for self love. Her passion lies in helping people avoid hitting rock bottom before prioritizing themselves. 

In our conversation, we delve into overcoming challenges, embracing self-love, thriving without burnout, and more!

So, don't miss out—tune in NOW as part of saying a resounding YES to yourself!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The challenges that Aria went through to become the version of herself today
• How pressure to "Do It All" can lead you to health crisis
• The importance of putting yourself first and having boundaries to maintain well-being

About Aria Johnson

Aria Johnson is a Celebrity Voice Coach, Television Personality and Speaker. She is best known for her starring role as the music expert on “Beverly Hills Pawn,” the #1 show on Reelz channel for 5 seasons, airing in 83 countries. As a former touring recording artist, Aria has devoted her later career to Artist Development and Vocal Coaching; she teaches young celebrities how to make a positive impact on the world through music.

Her team’s efforts have resulted in multi-platinum record sales, over 50 million album sales and 100 million views on YouTube, collaborating with artists from every major label.

Currently Aria has a travel/adventure show on Discovery Channel called “Nature Is Fly”, where her family does things like walk on slack lines over canyons and come face to face with great white sharks.

As a speaker Aria’s passion is to inspire audiences to love themselves, motivate them to reach their highest potential, and help them transform into who they were BORN to be.

Connect with Aria Johnson:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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• Facebook

“Take a leap of faith”

“You’ve got this”

In this episode, Rebecca Bonnington, the CEO of Tricres, shares her journey of gaining confidence to become a founder, emphasizing the importance of a career that aligns with the different seasons of life, explores the concept that our life is our own marathon, and highlights that YOU hold the power within to create your unique success story.

Because, indeed, "You've got this" – and all it takes is that bold "leap of faith."

Tune in and embrace emPOWERment!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Rebecca gained the confidence to start business and became a founder and CEO
• Building your business from the inside out
• The importance of having a career that suits your seasons in life

About Rebecca Bonnington

Rebecca has run her own businesses since 1999. She successfully ran her own recruitment business from 1999 to 2008 and set up her coaching and training business in 2009. In 2000, Rebecca established the first ever legal awards ceremony in Scotland, successfully running the Scottish Legal Awards for seven years in conjunction with her other businesses. 

In 2018, Rebecca founded Tricres. She had developed a series of models and frameworks which support the growth of small to medium sized businesses and originally formed the business with her older brother Nick to share this expertise with the world. Realizing that with just two people, this was slightly ambitious, she launched the Tricres Partner Programme in January 2021 to teach other coaches and consultants to do what she does. This evolved in 2022 into the Kick Ass Culture Coach and Consultant, an online training programme for business coaches and consultants. 

Her expertise lies in developing culture, engagement and performance in organizations and teaching others how to deliver that content to their clients. Rebecca’s sweet spot is developing the board and senior teams providing businesses with strong succession and a platform for growth. Rebecca is the author of “How to Outshine the Rest'' (available). Rebecca has been personally recommended by Dr Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP as an NLP Trainer.

Connect with Rebecca Bonnington 

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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• Facebook

Life is filled with transitions, and the power to transform them into opportunities lies within you. It’s either you choose to get stuck or thrive from the changes.

In this episode, I sit down with transition expert Maria Tomas Keegan and delve deeply into the art of thriving through life's transitions. She shares her transformative journey shaped by a 30-year corporate career, advocates for choosing thriving over stagnation, highlights the importance of self-discovery and seeking guidance, and overcoming self-doubt to explore new paths.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Maria’s passion for supporting women in their transitions and helping them thrive
• How a 30-year corporate career and personal loss led her to adapt to changes
• Choosing between thriving and getting stuck

About Maria Tomas-Keegan

María Tomás-Keegan is not just your average Career & Life Coach for Women; she’s a superheroine for those navigating the “Upside Downs of Life.”

With a 30-year career in corporate management and an impressive collection of life’s plot twists, María knows a thing or two about transitions. Family, career, relationships, caregiving – she’s worn all the hats (and a few wigs) and believes perfection is overrated.

You can catch her weekly on her live show on TV, YouTube, and podcast channels. “Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap,” offers a guiding light (and maybe a good chuckle) for those finding their way through career upheavals and life’s many twists and turns. Because if life insists on flipping you upside down, you might as well enjoy the view from a different angle!

Other Resources: 

•  Upside Down to Right Side Up: Turning Transition into Triumph 
  — A 2019 Book Excellence Award winner, the book provides a unique roadmap deeply aligned with women’s thoughts and feelings during times of profound change:

Connect with Maria Tomas-Keegan

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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When you're genuinely comfortable in your own skin, there's no need to conceal any part of yourself just to fit in – that's where your true strength truly shines.

In this episode, I sit down with speaker coach Betty Rhoades, the founder of SheSpeaks, a coaching and consulting firm where we delve into personal stories of resilience, like her journey through overcoming cancer at 19 and transforming adversity into advocacy. Discover the power in embracing authenticity, challenging biases, and creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Betty fervently encourages women to find their voices, embrace their authenticity, and stand boldly in their truth. Because, as she passionately believes, when you unapologetically embody who you are, there's simply no force that can hinder your journey.

Tune in to be inspired, emPOWERed, and reminded to embrace your authenticity!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How did Betty navigate authenticity in male-dominated industries
• Being comfortable with yourself brings out the best in you
• Betty's resilience through cancer at 19 and how she turned it into advocacy

About Betty Rhoades

Betty serves people who want to influence positive change by speaking up and speaking out – channeling her deep experience and mission-driven background to help clients with impact leadership, meaningful career development, and authentically confident communication. 

Betty spent nearly two decades serving the public in government and nonprofit. She has hosted, moderated, presented, and trained for such organizations as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Association of Home Builders, the George W. Bush Institute, College Promise, the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, and the U.S. House of Representatives Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

She is also a former podcast host and frequent guest.

Other Resources: 

• Freebie, "Putting Your Best Face Forward Literally When Speaking Virtually”: https://www.shespeakscoaching.com/opt-in

Connect with Betty Rhoades:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram

Calling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!

Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!

It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment!

Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥

Follow Becca Powers:

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• Facebook