“When we aim at the target of performance, maturity always suffers. But when we aim at the target of maturity, the performance goes off the charts.”

This is one of the best parenting episodes we've ever had! Janet Newberry shows us how growing up in a performance based culture & education system harms our children, ourselves and our relationships. Thankfully, we have a choice to live free by design and not stay stuck in the default.  In this episode, we chat about the differences between design vs default, how to know whether we're performing for others or being our true selves, and why parenting should not be transactional (striving to earn our next privilege), but transformational (built on a trust relationship & help) and so much more!! Janet is the host of the Brave Love Podcast, one of my go-to podcasts that is making me a much more effective parent and I count it as a privilege to have her on the show!

In this chat, we also talked about: 

-Their grand adventure- traveling the US and living in an Airstream named Freedom 

-wearing the "good enough" mask

-perils of a performance based culture

-breaking the perform & pain relief cycle most of us live in

-how work is different than performing

-the default mindset in the education system

-breaking codependency 

-What is my God given instinct? 

-finding courage to move from codependent to confident

-crisis in the dishes section

-the cost of finding your voice

-redeeming childhood

-creating transformational, maturing relationship with our children

-helping our children mature

-learning to "be me"

Follow Janet's journey & John 15 Academy at www.janetnewberry.com , on FB at Janet Newberry, and IG 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Brave Love Podcast by Janet & Doug Newberry

"Education by Design, Not Default: How brave love creates fearless learning" by Janet Newberry

John 15 Academy with Janet Newberry

Trueface

"The Cure: What if God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither are You?" by Trueface 

"The Cure & Parents" by Bill Thrall & Trueface

Trueface Podcast

"Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals the Way to Our Healing" by Jay Stringer 

"Beloved Chaos: Moving from Religion to Love in a Red Light District" by Jamie West Zumwalt

Match-A-Mo Learner Persona Game

The Sententia team developed this 2-minute game to playfully learn how to match mechanics to a learner persona.

As part of marketing and branding campaign for GamiCon19, the game premiered at the Training Magazine 2019 Conference and Expo, in Orlando, Florida in February 2019.

Sententia Gamification hosted a Gamification Booth so that Expo attendees could play and learn more about the fundamentals of gamification design for learning.

Watch the Video

Download and Play the Match-a-Mo Game

Focus Question: 

How can one-step lesson planning really give me increased effectiveness in the classroom?

Answer : One-step lesson planning means to describe your lesson through one question. 

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Pacing For Growth: Why Restraint Drives Long-Term Success

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In this episode, Julian Persaud of AirBnB talks to Dr. Alison Eyring about how he retains a growth mindset. A self-professed 46 year old millennial, Julian is Head of Global Operations at AirBnB Experiences. He talks about how he retains a hunger to grow and surrounds himself with life-long learners.

Julian shares what his experience in several high-growth environments has taught him about pace, the importance of being able to press pause and why growth leaders need to be able to say no.

Focus Question: How can I be more effective by just asking more questions during my class?

Answer: Asking more questions is the simplest way to remain focused on what confirms learning has occurred.

Ken Wallace and Adam Roubitchek sit down with author, speaker, and learner Will Richardson. They discuss the future of education, how to shift the focus in schools from teaching to learning, and how leaders can best support teachers in this transition.

You can find more about Will at change.school, modernlearners.com, and willrichardson.com

Learn more about the Chicago Coaching Center at ChicagoCoachingCenter.org

In today's episode, we get to Kathryn Kemp Guylay has inspired tens of thousands of individuals to be happier, healthier and have more fun.  As the founder of Make Everything Fun, she is a coach, teacher, speaker, and prolific author. Through her courses on Make Publishing Fun, Make Nutrition Fun, and Make Wellness fun, she helps others spread their own messages to make the world a better place. Kathryn has received over a dozen awards for her writing and coaching work. She has been seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, NPR and other media outlets and hosts two podcasts.

Kathryn's Top 5 Strength Themes are: 

1. Learner

2. Achiever

3. Futuristic

4. Focus

5. Maximizer

Find Kathryn's free gift to you at www.makeeverythingfun.com/mys

And on her website: www.makeeverythingfun.com

Referenced resources:

Polka Dot Powerhouse

The Frickin' Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Group & 5-Day Challenge

Has there ever been a part of your business that you’re just like, “ummm… this is NOT me. Sometimes there ARE those things. If you can resonate, today’s episode may just soothe your soul :)

Our guest, Gavin Zuchlinski, is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clients to schedule themselves. Gavin is a self-professed tech geek and espresso maniac (a word he does not use lightly) who wholeheartedly believes that business should be fun. Now, Gavin spent MANY years as the only guy in his business. And he liked it! He loved doing all the things. NOW, his business, Acuity Scheduling, supports over 50,000 businesses of all sizes, from people working for themselves to major corporations with thousands of employees. I, myself am an Acuity client, so if you’ve ever booked any kind of appointment with me, you got to see the magic of Acuity Scheduling. Of course, with the client base growing in leaps and bounds, Gavin can no longer do it all himself, Acuity’s Customer Support is unmatched in this industry as they focus on easy & pain-free scheduling with one on one support as they help their client’s businesses grow and thrive.

One of the things I respect SO much about Gavin in today’s episode is that he not only confidently accepts that he’s awesome, as I encourage all of you to do, just also simply calls out one area of NON-strength and shares with us how he’s filled that gap. Remember, our BUSINESSES need to be well-rounded, we don’t. 

Here are Gavin's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: 

1. Intellection

2. Achiever

3. Ideation

4. Learner

5. Command

Find Gavin and his awesome 45 day trial for Acuity at acuityscheduling.com/MYS.

Our guest today is the top notch Executive Assistant, Jessica V. Lindgren, Main Gal of Gal Friday 612 (www.galfriday612.com). Her values align with mine, yet she had different Strengths, skills, and perspectives.

She is extraordinary. She is amazing... As if I have anyone on the show that not, but really, she’s near and dear to my heart for many reasons. Jess is the Main Gal over at Gal Friday, which is an executive assistant service for busy entrepreneurs and executives.

She delights in the details, whether she's planning your quarterly board meeting, choosing the perfect gift for everyone on your list, or putting the finishing touches on another batch of her famous homemade marshmallows. She and husband Bob enjoy living in Northeast Minneapolis, and when they're not relaxing at home with their three cats, you’ll find them exploring museums or indulging in theatre performances wherever they find themselves around the world. A lover of putting pen to paper, Jessica gleefully reads and replies to every handwritten letter she receives.

Jessica's Top 5 StrengthsFinder themes are: 

1. Strategic

2. Input

3. Relator

4. Learner

5. Developer

Delegating is something we talk about a lot, but let's get real, it can be really scary! Jess gives amazing tips on how to hire and begin to delegate to an assistant. 

It might be a little late in the game if you are just beginning to formulate a parenting strategy for your college-bound student so that they will communicate, collaborate, or reciprocate to parental guidance. Recently at a parent coffee meeting, a few folks came up to me to ask how ‘hands-on’ or ‘hands-free’ they should be with their high school kids. On this episode, my dear friend and esteemed colleague Nancy Beane will explain how the parenting work for “college-readiness” begins in high school or even in younger grades. She will discuss what students themselves can do to prepare themselves for the realities of a multifaceted college life where you and only you are in charge of your success.

About Nancy Beane
Nancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.
She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.

Website

• NACACnet.org

All of your life experiences, both the good and the bad, can be used to fuel the difference you make in this world and in your business. 

Donnie DeSanti (www.donniedesanti.com) is our guest today.

Donnie is a health & wellness coach helping people to lose weight and regain their energy naturally without dieting, ever. Before coaching, he battled ADHD and medication before making changes in his diet and lifestyle. He has successfully been medication-free for over 20 years. He also witnessed his mother go through a similar struggle clearing her breast cancer through holistic methods. She has now been cancer free for 19 years. It has become his passion to help others rescue back their health and enjoy life to their fullest potential.

You can find Donnie's Facebook Community, The Life In Balance Tribe, at www.LifeInBalanceTribe.com

As parents, we pride ourselves on getting our teenagers ready to take off and succeed on their own. We have placed them into schools with a similar hope that they will leave prepared with skills to make good choices and to adjust to new challenges. But is thatenough? There is no disagreement among experts that it takes more than just raw talent to succeed in school, a job, or in life. So what does it take? On today’s podcast, my dear friend, esteemed colleague, and college counseling expert Nancy Beane will discuss the nature of the relationship between the ‘noncognitive factors,’ often referred to as soft skills, and college readiness. She believes that the key to a solid start to adulthood is well-developed Executive Function.

About Nancy Beane
Nancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.
She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.

Website

• NACACnet.org

Our guest, Sarah Baker Andrus, has a proven system that helps her clients find a great career fit.  And, she loves sharing her strategies to help others achieve enduring career satisfaction.  Her solutions come from her work as a career counselor combined with more than 2o years’ working in and around the recruitment process.

Sarah is married to Brian, and they have two adult sons who’ve been enthusiastic guinea pigs for Sarah’s approach.  So have her students at the University of Delaware where she is an adjunct professor in the business school.

www.sarahbakerandrus.com

In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff celebrate the self-directed learner including what it means to be one and why it’s important.

Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode90 

Highlighted Resource – 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner by Jeff Cobb. The book covers areas such as your mindset for lifelong learning, practical tactics, and even the importance of diet, exercise, and sleep.

Thank you to YourMembership, the podcast sponsor for the third quarter of 2017. YourMembership’s learning management system is specifically designed for professional education with a highly flexible and intuitive system that customizes the learning experience. YourMembership’s LMS seamlessly integrates with key systems to manage all of your educational content formats in one central location while providing powerful tools to create and deliver assessments, evaluations, and learning communities.

Our guest today is Karen Briscoe! Karen is the author of "Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed".

Karen's Top 5 Strengths Themes are:

#1. Input

#2. Learner

#3. Achiever

#4. Maximizer

#5. Focus

Her book has been featured on INMAN as top real estate book for 2017; ranks in top 1% of books in its category on Amazon; is a contributor to both INMAN and Real Trends. She is also the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor teams in the United States. Further, the team has ranked in the top 100 teams with Keller Williams International every year since 2009, the year the group joined KW. The team consists of Karen, her business partner Lizzy Conroy, her husband as Director of Operations, staff of four and four associate agents.

Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. They consistently sell over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC.

Karen began her real estate career developing residential lots with the Trammel Crow Company in Dallas, Texas. In Northern Virginia, she worked in commercial real estate with The Staubach Company prior to entering residential sales. Karen earned a Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and received her BA from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri—her hometown. Karen has completed the John Maxwell Team Certification Program for Coaching, Speaking, and Training.

Karen has been a board member for Lift Me Up!, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities in Great Falls, Virginia, since 2006. Her family is actively involved at Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean, Virginia. Through HBC Group, Karen and Lizzy launched Community Charity Champions to raise funds for local nonprofit groups and organizations and was awarded the Social Corporate Responsibility Award for 2012 by the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce.

You can connect with Karen at: www.5MinuteSuccess.com

Episode 087 Show Notes: Knowing Yourself & the Market with Chris Plough

In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into learning more about yourself and identify how and when to bring a new idea to market. This episode is packed full of great advice and exercises from guest Chris Plough, so grab your notebook and pen and let’s dive in!

About Chris Plough

Chris Plough equips epic entrepreneurs for the world that is coming. Having succeeded in both realms, Chris Plough connects the art of inspiration with the business of execution to help shape the frontiers of our world.

Chris’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths

1. Strategic
2. Futuristic
3. Self-assurance
4. Learner
5. Activator

Key Takeaways

• In overuse, Self-assurance is arrogant. When beautifully tuned, however, it allows you to have humility.
• Spend time every day with reflection (Chris does this through meditation and journaling).
• Identifying your core values starts with noticing and then asking, “Why?”
• By defining your core values, you can gain incredible clarity, which is one of the most powerful gifts you can create for yourself.
• We can only do so much for ourselves. It is important to have people with you who are willing to walk arm-in-arm with you who will tell you what is important—whether it’s positive or really hard to hear.
• The best litmus test for seeing if the world is ready for your new idea is whether people are willing to put money behind their support of your idea.

Listen in now!

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Time-Stamped Show Highlights

• 1:58 – Chris’s top 5 Strengths
• 2:18 – How Self-assurance shows up for Chris

Self-assurance is the second least-frequent Strength that shows up in top 5 results.

• 3:35 –Chris’s business experience and his diverse background

The breadth at which we experience and we gain comfort in those experiences gives us an ability to gain comfort in what we’ve achieved. When we talk about the stories of things we create, there are highs and lows. It’s important that we share things where we’ve exceeded, but where are the incredibly rough times we’ve had. That allows deeper levels of connections and deeper lessons for ourselves and those who listen.

• 7:40 – All of Chris’s Strengths in action
• 10:08 – How Chris has cultivated his Self-assurance
• 11:08 – The double-edged sword of Strengths

There are three areas of possible weaknesses in our world, and two-thirds of them come from our Strengths: underuse of Strengths, overuse of Strengths, and areas of non-Strengths.

• 14:15 – Chris’s core values and how he defined them

I spent years exploring what the right path is for me. How can I surround myself with the right voices? A lot of it was personal discovery, people I began to associate and surround myself with and how we helped empower each other. Then it was getting really clear as to what my gifts were, what my mission is, and how I can really help to shape and shift this world.

• 17:14 – How to find and define your own core values

Ask “why” at least three times to get down to a core. Often your cores revolve around things within ourselves are perceived weaknesses. Once you understand them, gain comfort with them and grow with them, they become Strengths.

• 22:53 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
• 25:29 – The Johari Window, explained

The whole goal is to expand what you know about yourself, as well as what others know about you.

Johari Window: 

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• 27:44 – Chris’s best advice to individuals who are ready to get started with a great new idea

Allow for brainstorming. Then figure out which ideas you are right for. List out what the positive and negative motivators are for you. List out what is happening in the world positively and negatively to see if it’s ready for your idea.

Next, go through this matrix. What is your desire to do this? This goes beyond want into passion. Ask what your need is for your idea. Why does this idea matter? Next, ask what your and/or your team’s ability is to execute on the idea. Finally, is this idea right for this time in the world? In the middle of all of this is an idea that is ripe for execution!

• 31:58 – The process of determining the right timing for your idea
• 32:30 – How to identify whether there is a real need for your idea

The simplest way to determining need is asking, “Will the market pay for it?” When someone says, “Yes, your idea is great!” but will not back that yes with a financial investment (no matter how small), tells you something!

Melisa Torres is the author of the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series and the Mom and Dad Love Me Books.

Melisa writes about her passions; gymnastics and explaining divorce to kids.

Melisa was a competitive gymnast for 14 years and an NCAA division 1 gymnast at Utah State University. She draws from her experience as a gymnast to create authentic stories in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series.

Melisa is a single mother to two boys. She continually tries to create a healthy secure life for her boys in a non-traditional home. She draws on her experience as a mother to create the Mom and Dad Love Me Books.

Melisa has a BA from Utah State University where she studied Psychology and Literature.

When Melisa is not writing or parenting she enjoys weight lifting, skiing, and ballroom dancing."

Find her at www.melisatorres.com or on Facebook: 

Or on Facebook: I have two facebook pages because my two sets of books have two different types of followings. The Perfect Balance Gymnastics page is facebook.com/pbgseries and the Mom and Dad Love Me Books are at

The Mom and Dad Love Me Books are at facebook.com/momdadlovemebooks.

Also, all books can be found on Amazon.com and the gymnastics series is usually ranked in the top 10 best seller for gymnastics books on any given day.

Sometimes being a "visionary", as many entrepreneurs are, can feel like the opposite of running a highly process oriented business. But you know are vital to growing your business. Dawn Sinkule gives great advice and insight today!

Dawn, the Founder Virtual Point Solutions Inc. is an MBA graduate, Strategy and Business Growth Consultant, a Certified Online Business Manager (OBM) with more than 16 years experience working for a Fortune 50 company.

Dawn and her team, work with 6 and 7 figure business owners who want to grow, expand, and explode their businesses! Virtual Point Solutions provides business strategies, automation, and systems to ensure your business turns from chaos into cash flow.