Creative Warriors

Why Me? Why is this unplanned uncomfortable thing happening? I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who at one time or another has not had that thought or stayed in that mental space a little longer than they wanted to. Every once in a while you meet someone who is not only inspiring and motivating but also has an infectious positive attitude as demonstrated by author Cornell Thomas.

Why do some customers buy—and more importantly what causes them to hesitate? That's what Sean D'Souza spends most of his time digging into. And it's this deep understanding of what causes customers to buy and keep coming back, that has created an enviable life for Sean. He works nine months in a year, and takes three months off every year, yes every year.

I’m thrilled to bring back to the Creative Warriors podcast serial author, business coach and speaker, Honorée Corder. She is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books, including her newest publication “Business Dating: Applying Relationship Rules in Business for Ultimate Success”. Honorée’s books help business professionals create successful life-long, mutually-beneficial business relationships.

Today is the age of influence! Anyone with the will can build a brand, effect change and make a difference. In many ways it the height of creativity. You can use todays technology and your skills in ways that are limited only by your imagination. Big statements and our guest, Ted Rubin believes that our ability to engage with our customers has never been easier.

Words create worlds. It’s true in how we speak to others and how we speak to OURSELVES. If you are feeling like some of the “tape” running in your head is not serving you or your communications are just not landing with customers, you’ll find this podcast episode particularly interesting with Denise Martin.

“There’s more of an idea shortage then a money shortage.” says author Randy Gage. That can be a hard pill to swallow when you personally are feeling the pinch. Yet it’s hard to argue that fact when there is literally gazillion dollars floating around the universe waiting to be exchanged. Exchanged for high value based services or products. In other words, creativity is king. Randy Gage is a thought-provoking critical thinker who will make you approach your business — and your life — in a whole new way.

Do you think you know what your calling is? Your purpose or your why? In his latest book, “The Art of Work”, author Jeff Goins takes on these big questions, makes it remarkably simple, and offers practical ways to find your calling in everyday life. Jeff points out the value of listening to your life, the 7 common characteristics of people who have found their calling, and he busts open a couple of myths.

Every once in a while you meet someone who is unabashedly introspective while at the same time outwardly insightful. Tiamo De Vettori is most definitely a Creative Warrior. Taking his passion, his hobby, and turning it into a diversified business that is completely on purpose. In one of the most challenging industries--the music industry. After being creatively “stuck” for 4 years Tiamo made a fundamental decision that transformed inconsistent success and procrastination into what is now a joy filled and meaningful life on his own terms. 

Kathleen Gage is a “no-nonsense, common sense” speaker, author, product creation specialist and owner of the highly successful company, “Power Up for Profits.” An expert in the business of online marketing, Kathleen helps her clients make a difference through their own unique voice. Considered to be one of the nation’s most passionate speakers, Kathleen is known for cutting through the fluff and helping people to leave their sob stories behind, so they can stop focusing on the past and start looking towards the future.

What sucks in your world could very well be your opportunity for innovative ideas, solve a problem and create something that is as unique as you are. I spoke with serial lifestyle entrepreneur Miki Agrawal who says all of her businesses have revolved around solving a problem that sucked to her as well as for a lot of other people and were issues she could be passionate about for the long haul.

There is no change that is completely free of risk. In fact, I would say that change without some level of risk is not really change at all. It’s window dressing. I had an interesting conversation about finding ways to increase your value in an ever-changing world with change management expert Scott Steinberg, author of “Make Change Work For You.”

Jeanna Gabellini is a Master Business Coach who supports conscious entrepreneurs to double (and even triple) their profits by leveraging attraction principles, proven strategies, and fun.

We are taught from an early age that we are thinking creatures that feel. The truth is that we are feeling creatures that think. The power of communicating your story can be your greatest differentiator in business. It stands to reason that connecting to your customer on a deeper level is a winning approach. It’s also a refreshing one! What makes Diane Currie Sam's approach particularly valuable is that she not only believes in “finding your story” but she also offers practical ways to apply it. The perfect blend of inner work with outer application.

“Make sure you are not leaving things inside you that are meant for others” is just one of the many insights from my conversation with Todd. I was thrilled to have author, speaker, trainer and podcast host Todd Henry to discuss creativity, productivity, leadership and how to Die Empty. To Die Empty is to live your life making sure you don’t leave your best work inside yourself. This is an awe inspiring conversation with one of the greatest thought-leaders of our day.

“Design your own user experience,” or someone else will do it for you! A fascinating chat with author Chris Reimer that included paradigm shifts and work life balance insights along with the value of being happy both at and away from your work.

What does a purse say about someone? If you consider not only the choice of style but also the stories behind the items inside, well, I would say a purse has a lot to offer about who someone is. Danielle Watson is an anthropologist and the creator of The Purse Process™. Instead of digging around in the dirt for treasures left behind by lost civilizations, Danielle uses her training and powers in an innovative and more “girly” way. Digging around in purses.

Does the idea of being able to multiply time sound too good to be true? Rory Vaden’s new book called "Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time" will prove otherwise. In it he profiles some of the most successful people on the planet now being called Multipliers and the book explodes the fallacy of finite time. 

Talk about doing what you’re meant to do. Sometimes it can be easy to overlook the obvious. While Michael Port is a 5 time author, international keynote speaker, trainer and business coach, he is also an experienced actor having appeared on Sex and the City and virtually every television network. He’s also done thousands of voice-overs. Doesn’t it make perfect sense then, as an actor, that he would train others on public speaking? Michael offers great speaking tips as well as how to find your best performance from within.

Ever get caught up making a decision? A big or small decision? Of course you have. We all have. Fear of making the "wrong decision" can cause inaction and missed opportunities. What if you had a practically fool-proof  method for decision making, big and small? Well, now you will! I am super excited to share insights from my friend, colleague and my OWN coach, Brian Whetten, Ph. D, M.A.