Our guest today is bestselling author and performance coach, Stefan Falk. I first heard about Stefan when Dan Pink talked about him in the book DRIVE. (BTW: Drive is one of my favorite books of freeeegin’ all time!)
Dan pointed to his unique approach to leadership… and specifically coaching and delivering performance reviews at Green Cargo… as a key way to motivate people in the RIGHT way. Well… fast forward a few years… and Stefan has written his own book called “Intrinsic Motivation - Learn to LOVE your work and succeed as never before.” So we’re going to dig into that!
Stefan is an internationally recognized leadership and human performance expert.
He’s been a C-suite leader at several global companies and has been a part of 4 successful turnarounds and generated billions of dollars in revenue.
He’s a McKinsey & Company alumnus… and as an executive coach who’s helped thousands of leaders and client organizations across North America and Europe.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STEFAN FALK HERE:
WEB: www.learntoloveyourwork.com
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STEFAN: learntoloveyourwork.com/about-stefan-falk
GRAB THE BOOK: Intrinsic Motivation
MITCH’S NEW PODCAST:
ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS
You can now check out Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.
It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
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https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
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RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
I don’t know about you but I loved this convo! Stefan’s stories and strategies really resonated with me and gave us some great strategies we can all use.
I’m curious. What’s something that stood out to you? What’s something that resonated?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch
Jennifer Kathryn King is our guest! She grew up a soccer playing military kid. She went to Stanford University. While there… she started to work at NIKETOWN (to make ends meet) and she wound up wowwing NIKE execs with her innovative strategies and creative leadership! After graduating… she got offered a job a NIKE Headquarters and went on to become Senior Director for Global Brand - Team Sports. And then… Global Senior Creative Director for Brand Creative. THEN… in 2018… Jen founded her own digital marketing agency called Invictus Media and she’s been killing it there… by creating high quality digital marketing assets for businesses of all shapes and sizes. We’re going to talk about tenacity, leadership, and the constant evolution of creativity! I think you’re going to love it!
MITCH’S NEW PODCAST:
ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS
You can now check out Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.
It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
Find it on Google:
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WHERE TO FIND JEN:
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
If you like this episode… we think you’ll dig these too!
Jon Acuff - Stop Overthinking & Get it Done!: https://mitchmatthews.com/340
Amanda Zwanziger - Busting Free From Fear & Paralysis: https://mitchmatthews.com/338
Jamie Winship - Identity, Purpose and Living Fearless: https://mitchmatthews.com/354
Sheri Salata - Oprah’s CEO - Finding the Love for Life [Again]: https://mitchmatthews.com/312
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
I don’t know about you but I loved this convo! JKK’s journey is inspiring and packed with pearls of wisdom we all can use!
I’m curious. What’s something that stood out to you? What’s something that resonated?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO as a result?
I want to hear from YOU!
Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Mitch
Episode Minute By Minute:
TONY (Antonio) Neves is back for a fun and powerful episode! Tony’s the founder of the Man Morning community, the author of international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot, a success coach to married professionals with kids… and oh… he’s one of the best freeegin’ keynote speakers in the world.
We’re talking about A LOT of important subjects to help you maximize this year. But most importantly… we’re digging into the “WHY” and the “HOW” of surrounding yourself with the RIGHT people… this year!
ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:
Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts. It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides a DAILY dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
Find it on Anchor:
https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
Find it on Google:
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MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES:
Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com/
Stop Living on Autopilot: https://amzn.to/3W3n55b
Success Coach: https://theantonioneves.com/coaching-for-married-professionals-with-kids/
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/
Don’t Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077
It’s Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
I don’t know about you but I loved this convo! Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart.
I’m curious. What’s something that stood out to you? What’s something that resonated?
More importantly… what’s something you’re going to try as a result?
I want to hear from YOU! Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!
And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!
Episode Minute By Minute:
We’re doing a DEEP DIVE on the Christmas story. More specifically… we’re talking about a vantage point on a story that may feel “familiar,” BUT still can have some surprises to it!
Specifically, we’re going to take a deeper look at the story tucked in Matthew 1 and 2 of the New Testament of the Bible. Spoiler Alert: I uncovered some eye-opening elements of the story I’d never seen or thought about before!. And wow… were they ever good surprises! Whether you’re a big fan of reading the Bible or not… this episode has something for you.
At the VERY least… you’ll hear some things you can use to impress your friends at Christmas parties! But… if you listen in and stay open… I think you might really appreciate unwrapping these surprise gifts as much as I did! So let’s get to this!
RELATED POSTS & DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
This episode talks about some OTHER surprises I found from the Manger story: https://mitchmatthews.com/345/
Melissa (my bride) joins me and we talk about some fun prayer stories: www.mitchmatthews.com/207
I talk about 3 Keys to Having Your Best Holiday Season Yet: www.mitchmatthews.com/105
REMEMBER: YOU can Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts:
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
Find it on Anchor:
https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
Find it on Google:
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I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you? Drop a comment and let me know!
And PLEASE share this episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Episode Minute By Minute:
Today we’re talking with Stan Gibson. Stan is a Corporate Executive turned Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Success Coach. He’s passionate about People-Centric Leadership and helping seasoned and emerging leaders pivot and elevate to new levels! His passion for leadership inspired his best selling book Living a Rich and Intentional Life. He’s an avid researcher regarding the neuro and physiological science and helping leaders create abundant energy through better sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, productivity, routine, and healthy relationships! Most importantly, Stan is married to his best friend and wife of 40 years (and they met in 3rd grade!). Let’s get to this!
HELPFUL RESOURCES ABOUT STAN GIBSON:
Stan Gibson’s website: oxygen-plus.net
Stan’s book: Living a Rich and Intentional Life.
Stan’s LinkedIn: Click here
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
Busting Free from Paralysis: Amanda Zwanziger - Click here
What’s your MISSION? Strategies for LIFE and LEADERSHIP with Dr. Michael Patterson - Click here
Driven By Curiosity - An interview with Founder and CEO of DigDeep, Georg McGraw - Click here
REMEMBER: YOU can Mitch’s new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts:
Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710
Find it on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN
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https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers
Find it on Google:
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MORE ABOUT Coach Darrell Mudra:
Darrell E. Mudra was an American football coach and his nickname was "Dr. Victory."
He served as the head football coach at:
Adams State College (1959–1962),
North Dakota State University (1963–1965)
University of Arizona (1967–1968)
Western Illinois University (1969–1973)
Florida State University (1974–1975)
Eastern Illinois University (1978–1982),
and the University of Northern Iowa (1983–1987)
His career college football record of 200–81–4.
And since I attended the University of Northern Iowa, I will share a little of his story from UNI.
Seeking to turn around another struggling program, Mudra resigned from Eastern Illinois in December 1982 to accept the head coaching position with the University of Northern Iowa. They had finished their previous season with a 4–6–1 record. BUT under Mudra, the Panthers went on to win the Gateway Football Conference in their 1985 and 1987 seasons.
Get THIS!: He led the Panthers to the NCAA Division I-AA semifinals TWICE!
Mudra was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2000.
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation? Drop a comment and let me know!
And PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Let’s talk “Mission, Goals and Roles!” Plus, I get to share an update about my brand new podcast called, “Encouraging the Encouragers!” That’s right! First… we’re going to be talking about getting clear on YOUR “mission” and I’ll be sharing a story of how I got hit with a “clarified” mission… in the mountains of Oregon a few years ago. (We’ll talk about how that led up to my NEW podcast too! Did I mention… I have a new podcast? :)) Then we’ll talk about Goals and Roles! By the way... we'll dig into a dangerous little secret that can happen with goal-setting... and how to avoid it. Obviously... we've got A LOT to talk about... so let's do this!
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This is a podcast for the "Encouragers!" It's a daily message (around 10 minutes) to encourage those of you who encourage others! I'm also really going to focus on people who are mentors, coaches, speakers and content creators who have a passion for seeing others thrive and live their best lives! I'll be sharing stories and strategies for staying encouraged AND for building businesses around encouraging others! Because... if you're working hard to help others THRIVE... then I believe you also deserve to become what I call... a "Well-Paid Encourager."
If that sounds good to you... I "encourage" you to check it out. Not only that but PLEASE subscribe and share it! Let's encourage the encouragers... together!
If not... no harm no foul! It's not going to be for everyone.
I mentioned two books:
James Clear - Tiny Habits Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Find it on Amazon)
BJ Fogg Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything (Find it on Amazon)
Setting Goals that STICK:
https://mitchmatthews.com/purpose-driven-goal-setting-set-goals-will-stick
Pursuing “Experiences” TOGETHER:
What’s YOUR Mission - Strategies for Life and Leadership with Mike Paterson:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this episode?
Are you excited about Encouraging the Encouragers? Do you have questions? Comment and let me know!
Plus... I hope this inspired you to think about YOUR mission and some of your roles and goals! If it did... let me know! I'd love to hear at least one of the "roles" that came to mind for YOU! Comment below and let's keep this conversation going!
And hey… no matter what... know I’m rooting for you!
#stayencouraged
Mitch
George McGraw is joining us. He’s a leading expert on water and sanitation in the United States and around the world. He’s the Founder & CEO of DigDeep which is the only WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization solely focused on the USA.
Now… that might seem weird… but did you realize that over 2.2 million Americans live without clean tap water or without a toilet in their homes? Amazing… right?
George McGraw is hoping to dramatically change that stat… within his lifetime!
Under George’s leadership… DigDeep has grown to serve remote areas in the US… such as the Navajo Nation, which spans New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah), in other areas in Appalachia and Texas. In addition to his work with DigDeep… George is an avid speaker and writer. He’s guest lectured at universities around the world and spoken at events hosted by WeDay, the Atlantic and Ford Motor Company and he’s been published by the New York Times, the Nation and several law reviews.
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Lindsay Wrege - Founder and CEO of 321Coffee: mitchmatthews.com/337/
Shawn Askinoise - Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: mitchmatthews.com/195
Jamie Kern Lima - Bestselling Author and former CEO to IT Cosmetics: mitchmatthews.com/315
CONNECT WITH GEORGE:
DigDeep: www.digdeep.org
George’s Website: https://georgemcgraw.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/george-mcgraw-195ab527/
WATCH SOME OF GEORGE’S STORY: Head to https://mitchmatthews.com/368
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this interview?
Was it the thought of 2.2 million Americans not having clean… running… water? Did that stir something in you? Did you want to DO something about it?
Or… maybe it was George’s personal story of seeing a need… and doing something about it? Or… maybe it was one of the stories along the way.
Comment and let me know your thoughts!
And hey… know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Travis Crutcher is back. THIS time we’re talking about Professional SPEAKING. More specifically… we’re digging into 6 things we wish we’d known earlier… when it comes to getting paid to speak… and being a professional speaker.
If you’re a Dream Think Doer… there is a VERY good chance… you’ve got a message the world needs to hear! Because you’re taking time out of your week… to listen to stories and strategies that help you to dream bigger… think better… and do more. You’re investing in yourself. And my guess is… you also want to see OTHERS dream bigger… think better and do more!
That means… you’ve got a message to share. You’ve got stories and strategies in you that need to get out… because they can help other people! So let’s get you some specific strategies to help make that happen!
INFO ABOUT MITCH’S NEXT-LEVEL SPEAKER LIVE 2022!
Click here: www.mitchmatthews.com/nextlevelspeaker to find out more about this LIVE 3-day event with Mitch. If you’ve got a message in you the world needs to hear… if you’ve got a heart for speaking and it’s time to get paid for that message… if you want to make a positive impact on the world and you know it’s time to take it to the “Next Level” then join us!
www.mitchmatthews.com/nextlevelspeaker
RELATED EPISODES:
Lisa Even from episode 366 attended last year’s NEXT LEVEL SPEAKER and it was a game changer! She’s had incredible “Ripple Effect” ever since!
From FREE to FEE: 5 Specific Strategies to help you become a PAID Speaker: mitchmatthews.com/332/
8 Tips to Get Over the FEAR of Public Speaking: mitchmatthews.com/076
MORE ABOUT TRAVIS CRUTCHER:
Travis’s Website: traviscrutcher.com
Travis’s Podcast: Above Average Podcast
MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Now… some of you have NO interest in being a PAID professional speaker… because… maybe… you don’t really like public speaking. Heck… that’s understandable… because studies show that more people are afraid of public speaking then they are of dying! So yeah… if you bristle at the thought of being a speaker… let alone a PAID speaker… you’re not alone.
BUT… what if?
What if you could get over that fear… and you could step in front of a group of people… and bless their socks off? What if… the words you shared shifted people’s lives? What if… something you said inspired someone to make a change they’ve wanted to make or live more of the life they were meant to live? What if?
I think everyone can learn strategies to overcome fear… and then speak more effectively… and even have fun with it!
But I also believe that some of you should get paid well to do that too!
And THAT might be closer at hand than you might think!
Heck… we’ve got a lot of listeners that are paid speakers… and if that’s you… WELL DONE!
BUT with today’s episode… I wanted to get to brass tacks and give you even more to help you take your ideas and your abilities to speak to the next level… and… if you chose… to help you get PAID well as a speaker!
To do that… I’ve enlisted my friend Travis Crutcher!
I’m betting you remember Travis from episode 344… AND 352.
Travis is a Success Coach and Speaker who helps dynamic people get clarity, increase impact, and live a life they love! Now… he also has a podcast called the Above Average Podcast… which he hosts with his amazing bride Jess… and they’ve gotten their show into the top 1% of all podcasts in a very short time! He’s a Retired Army Ranger and he spent some time in the corporate space as an executive too.
A few years ago… Travis joined Acceleration… my mastermind for coaches and speakers… and he launched his dream business and now he’s killing it! And a big part of that is being a PAID speaker… and he’s getting paid well to speak to audiences and make a big impact!
By the way… he’s such a leader… and his business is growing like crazy… so he’s now helping me to run Acceleration and I’m loving it!
With this episode… we’re diving into speaking and specifically 6 things we wish we’d known earlier when it comes to speaking and being PAID to be a speaker. And we’re going to talk about heart stuff… mental stuff… business strategy and life strategy and I think you’re going to dig it!
Especially if you’re wanting to make an impact on the world in some small or big way… and potentially get paid well to do it!
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation?
Also, let me know if you have questions (big or small) about being a speaker! I want to hear from you!!!
And PLEASE share this very fun/powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Episode Minute By Minute:
LISA EVEN is joining us! She describes herself as a corporate-world junkie… turned entrepreneur. Lisa offers one-on-one coaching, keynote speaking and workshops… with the goal of helping individuals and organizations to have good ripple effect!
She grew up in a small town in Iowa… and she credits a lot of her success to the things she learned schlepping tables at a little cafe… and she said she didn’t even know how some of THOSE things prepped her to lead large teams in the corporate space…
In full disclosure… she’s a coaching client of mine and we’ve been working together over this past year. I tell you this because THAT has given me a front row seat to the awesome things she’s been up to and how she LIVES her brand… by creating a good ripple effect everywhere she goes! Two more fun facts… Lisa has a monthly joy calendar and she’s on a mission to meet 1 million people.
MORE ON LISA:
Lisa’s site: www.LisaEven.com
Lisa on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/even.lisa
Lisa on the Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11
Lisa on LinkedIn: Click here
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
Episode 255 - Meet 50 Interesting People This Year… even if you’re an Introvert: Click here
Episode 198 - 3 Keys to Meeting New People: Click here
Episode 342 - The Gratitude Secret Weapon: Click here
MINUTE BY MINUTE:
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation?
Also, let’s hear YOUR thoughts, tips and strategies for having good ripple effect and/or experiencing a sense of JOY more often?
What’s something that works for YOU?
And PLEASE share this very fun/powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Howard Berger and Marshal Julius are with us! You probably remember Howard from episodes 74 and 284. He’s the co-founder of the KNB EFX Group AND he’s an academy award and emmy award winning special effects artist. It’s hard to do this guy justice… because he’s been involved with over 800 feature films and television shows. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in show business.
He and his business partner Greg Nicotero are responsible for allllll of the zombies in the Walking Dead. He’s done All of Quentin Tarantino’s movies.
He’s Mark Wahlberg’s go-to guy for special effects. He and his team did the Chronicles of Narnia… for which they won the Academy Award for Best Make Up. He got another academy nomination for his work on HITCHCOCK. And just about every horror movie that’s scared the crap out of you over the past 20 to 30 years… there’s a VERY good chance Howard had something to do with it. And just try to wrap your mind around this… for ONE tv show… The Orville… they have created over 1000 designs… that’s just ONE show!!!
Now… let’s talk about Marshall Julius. I’d classify him as a modern day renaissance man! He’s an author… he’s an artist. By the way… his art has been purchased and shared around the world. He kills it on the Twitters and most importantly… he’s made an impressive career and business out of being a professional fan and self-proclaimed nerd. Now THAT’s the best… when you can make a career out of something you love!
Okay… so we’re talking today… because these two long-time friends have teamed up to write one of the most anticipated and fascinating books written for film fans and geeks… called, Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic. It’s already a #1 new release and it doesn’t come out until next month!!!
We’re going to be talking about the book… and some of the great stories that they remembered and uncovered as they wrote it. I can’t wait for this… so let’s get to it!
MORE ABOUT HOWARD BERGER AND MARSHALL JULIUS:
Their new book: Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic
Click here to find it on Amazon!
Want to be blown away? Visit Howard’s IMDB Page: Click here
Be sure to follow Howard on Insta: hoops511
Find out more about Howard’s Company: KNBE www.knbefx.com/howard-berger
Find Marshall on Twitter: twitter.com/MarshallJulius
Find Marshall on the Instas: instagram.com/vintagegeekcentral
Find Marshall’s other books on Amazon: Click here
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
“Don’t Blow Up the House - And other great stories about Zombies, Aliens and Following Your Dreams!” My FIRST interview with Howard Berger: www.mitchmatthews.com/074
“Starting Small, Dreaming Big and Making Movie Magic!” My SECOND interview with Howard Berger: www.mitchmatthews.com/184
Starting your OWN PODCAST: 5 Keys to Make it Work!: www.mitchmatthews.com/350
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation with Howard and Marshall?
More importantly… what’s something that stuck with you?
What’s one of YOUR favorite movies? What’s a movie set YOU would have loved to be on when they were making it?
Also… what’s a goal YOU want to pursue? What if you went after it with a friend like Howard and Marshall did?
Lastly… what questions do YOU still have? Comment and let me know! Let’s keep this convo going!
And PLEASE share this special episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
Quick Recap:
Wm. Paul Young is back! And I’m so excited for this first “Friends of Dream Think Do” episode! We’re throwing out the clock… as we dive into important subjects and topics I’m curious with friends who have perspectives I think you’ll appreciate!
And Paul… did not disappoint! Wow! We talk about everything from what’s the difference between happiness and joy… but more importantly… how Paul walks in a true sense of joy… almost constantly. We talk about family relationships and the importance of grace (and some specific “how-tos” to achieve it more often). Plus, we dive into some of YOUR questions!
Everything from “What’s something that you wish you’d done differently with the Shack (the 24M+ bestseller)?” to… “How did you craft the Trinity as you were writing the book?” to… “What’s next?” to… “How do you handle criticism?” and SOOOO much more. I think you’re going to love it! So let’s get to it!
A Deep Dive on Prayer: https://mitchmatthews.com/314/
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Simply give it an honest rating and… if you’re willing… a quick review. Share something you’d want others to know about Mitch and the show!
Every review counts and each one helps us to reach more people! That makes a BIG difference because… as you know… we want to help the world to dream bigger, think better and do more of what each person’s put on the planet to do! So… THANKS!!!
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this “Friends of Dream Think Do” episode? More importantly… what’s something that stuck with you?
Also, let’s hear YOUR thoughts, tips and strategies for experiencing a sense of JOY more often? What’s something that works for YOU?
And hey… what questions do YOU still have? Comment and let me know!
And PLEASE share this very special episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
When William Paul Young turned 50, his wife Kim asked him to write down some notes about his outlook on God, life, love and grace. It was supposed to be for their kids.
He obliged. (He did it while on a train as he commuted to his 3 different jobs.) But those “notes” turned into a book that became the international bestseller, ‘The Shack.’
This week, I talk with Paul about his experiences with writing the book (and his 3 other bestsellers). But more importantly… we talk about his outlook on grace, love, the pressures of life, God, facing criticism and controversy… and we even talk about what he’s working on next.
Plus… we answer a number of YOUR questions!
RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES & LINKS:
Speaking of DREAMING with your Significant Other… check out THIS episode with Ana Gabriel Mann and John David Mann and “LOVE IS A PRACTICE: https://mitchmatthews.com/361/
Let’s talk about “Setting Goals that Stick” here: https://mitchmatthews.com/purpose-driven-goal-setting-set-goals-will-stick/
Speaking of “Zip-Lining,” check out when Mitch and his team went zipping through the trees of Southern Illinois! Click here
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I’m getting ready to take a couple of weeks off for our younger son's graduation in LA. Melissa and I are heading out to celebrate with him and have some great “experiences” along the way!
Plus, we’ve set some specific time aside to create a NEW “Experience List.”
So I was inspired to share an idea with you!
BACKGROUND:
Recently at an event, someone approached me after my keynote. It was a woman in her mid-thirties. She looked smart, successful and put-together but she quickly admitted she was wrestling with writing down any dreams and goals because she wasn't sure if her dreams were BIG enough and she wasn't sure their goals were SMART enough.
She was caught in something I call the “SMART Trap” because she wasn't sure if the ideas that were coming to her head were actually goals because she didn’t know if they were specific enough... or measurable... or realistic... or… you get the picture. As a result… she felt stuck. And she was in the “COMPARISON Trap” because she was trying to compare the size and the validity of her dreams to others in the room.
Ever been there? I sure have!
So, instead of her trying to come up with “Dreams” or “goals,” I suggested a different question.
Here’s the question:
What are some “experiences” you would like to have?
I’ve found that “EXPERIENCE” is a lower pressure word.
So instead of asking about your DREAMS or you GOALS, ask yourself about the kinds of experiences you’d like to have in your lifetime.
Because… experiences matter!
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it.
To reach out eagerly and without fear
for new and richer experiences.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
HOMEWORK:
"I think we should count our age by number of life experiences we've had instead of years!”
- Unknown
THINK IN CATEGORIES:
TRAVEL Examples:
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Examples:
RELATIONSHIP Examples:
CAREER Examples:
OTHER CATEGORIES:
“People grow through experience
if they meet life honestly and courageously.
This is how character is built.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
CALL TO ACTION:
Create an EXPERIENCE LIST... and just see where it takes you! And hey… share this with a friend! Invite someone to do it with you! And just see where it takes you!
Also… leave a comment and let us know about something you’ve put on YOUR “Experience List!” I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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Every review counts and each one helps us to reach more people! That makes a BIG difference because… as you know… we want to help the world to dream bigger, think better and do more of what each person’s put on the planet to do! So… THANKS!!!
YOUR QUESTIONS:
Now, we’d asked if DREAM THINK DOers wanted to submit any questions and you guys responded with some GREAT ones.
From those, Antonio and I chose the following questions:
“Ok, here we go. I love love love my podcast. In fact, I am creating a second and am a co-host on another. My question is, when there is momentum and excitement it is easy to keep on going. What happens when the juices dry up a bit? How do you get your mojo back?” - Gail Craft
“Over the time I have gotten to know you listening to your show, I would say (and I know many agree) that you are gifted with wisdom. What would you say has been a key to growing in wisdom for you that a younger dream think doer could implement?”
- Beth Medley
“People are constantly suggesting that I start a podcast, but the market is so saturated that I don’t think I have much value to add. What made you take the leap? Did you start by just interviewing friends and colleagues?” - Kim Harden
But other than these 3… I didn’t know the questions Antonio was going to ask. So it felt like we were operating without a net. BUT I trust Tony… so we went for it. And it was a blast!
We talked about things like:
But one of my favorite questions unearthed a story about some wisdom my bride Melissa offered me early on. It’s something that helped me to set the course for my podcast but it’s also something that’s helped me live a happier and bolder life! I can’t wait for you to hear THAT one.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
How about YOU!? What stood out to you from Tony’s questions and the awesome questions from other DREAM THINK DO listeners?
More importantly… what’s something that stuck with you?
Also, let’s hear YOUR tips and strategies. What’s something that works for YOU and/or what do YOU think works when it comes to sticking with a big goal?
And hey… what questions do YOU still have? Comment and let me know!
And PLEASE share this special episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They’ll thank you!
Know I’m rooting for you!
Mitch
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Now, when I talked about all of this in episode 246, we talked about this being a one time of year thing. And that makes sense. It’s good and healthy to set a specific time to think about the stuff you want to do… accomplish and experience.
BUT… here's the KICKER. A LOT of people have said that they've actually listened to that episode later in the year. Like in February... March... or April and they've said... “THIS week is the best week to RESET,” because it's the week I’m in!” And… hey… I couldn't agree more!
So with this short episode... we're going to REVISIT the concept of RESET WEEK and invite you to give yourself some grace to make THIS week... (no matter when the flip you're listening to this)... your RESET WEEK. And to give yourself a little grace as you do! So… let’s get to this!
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Man... I don't know about you... but although I'm super glad to see numbers improving every day... there's still a true residue that's on sooooo many people right now. Including me.
LET’S TALK ABOUT GRACE:
1a: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification
1b: a virtue coming from God
"Grace means having an effortless disposition for generosity, helpfulness, and goodwill towards others."
MORE QUOTES:
"Grace is the voice that calls us to change
and then gives us the power to pull it off."
"GRACE means that all of your mistakes now
serve a purpose instead of serving shame."
For me…
“Grace is giving yourself space to feel loved
AND to offer some love to others and yourself.
And THEN… and only then…
take another step forward.”
“The more grace we have,
the less we shall think of ourselves,
for grace, like like reveals our impurity.”
- Charles Spurgeon
"I'm firmly inside the day's grace
in the embrace of relentless affection
where all is well
and joy is a constant companion."
- William Paul Young - Episode 229
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No fear. No future tripping. I'm soundly in the grace for the day.
NOW… from a place of grace… let’s talk about the questions we posed in 346.
THE MODIFIED QUESTIONS FOR THIS RESET WEEK:
QUESTION 1:
What's something you want to give yourself the permission to be NEW at this week?
REMEMBER:
“If you want something you’ve never had,
then you’ve got to do things you’ve never done!” - Unknown
QUESTION 2: What do you want to BE more... this week?
Examples:
Write it down somewhere you want to be reminded of it... and just BE that.
EXAMPLE: Generous
"Every time you smile at someone,
it's an act of LOVE.
A gift to that person, a beautiful thing."
- Mother Teresa
Question 3: What’s something you want to change or tweak this week?
EXAMPLE from MY week: Holding just a bit more loosely to my day
Examples:
CALL TO ACTION:
You in? I hope so! Let’s reset… and have an awesome week. And then we’ll have a BUNCH of awesome weeks… and that will make for an INCREDIBLE year!
Let’s do this.
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Wow. That blew me away. How about you? As a part of all of this, I’ve had more and more people ask me whether they should and/or could become a life coach. So, I wanted to dig into that. Now, I’ll be the first to say that every once and a while... I do a deep dive on a subject that might not be for everyone. BUT this one is for more people than you might expect.
If you listen to DREAM THINK DO, I'm guessing you may have thought about it. If you’re wanting to dream bigger, think better and do more of what you’re put on the planet to do… then… there’s a really good chance you’d like to see others do that too! So, if you’ve had that feeling… it’s possible you’d make an amazing coach. AND… many should become coaches… BUT… not all.
That’s why I’m doing this episode. I'm going to take you behind the scenes of the coaching industry and I'm going to be straight up with you as I answer some common questions I get about who should become a life coach, business coach or success coach.
I’ll shoot straight with you about the industry and WHO would be a good fit... and have a chance to really make an IMPACT and... quite possibly... some serious INCOME from it.
And.... who I’ll also share who I think shouldn't try to become a life coach too. It’s going to be a fun… eye-opening… truth filled conversation and I can’t wait to get started. So, let’s do this!!!
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Why are we talking about whether you should/could become a life coach… NOW?
Well… like I said, in the introduction, LOTS of people are wanting a change.
There are a LOT of things contributing to this… but if 44% of the workforce are now considering themselves “job seekers,” there’s a very good chance that MANY of them are wanting to do something more meaningful. Something that’s more true to their purpose
And if YOU are wanting more purpose from your work… there’s a chance that you’d love to help OTHER PEOPLE find more purpose and fulfillment too.
So, one of the things that pops to some people's lists is life coaching.
They might think about hiring their own life coach, but they might also be asking, "I wonder if I should become a life coach?"
But let’s be honest… right from the start! Some might wonder if it's a scam or a get-rich-quick scheme?
If you wonder whether being a life coach or a success coach is legitimate:
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I often get asked, “SHOULD I BECOME A LIFE COACH?”
Good question: Is becoming a life coach ideal for you?
More specifically, here are some of the most common questions I get around the idea of becoming a life coach:
Question 1: What does a Life Coach actually do?
The question seems to be, "What do SUCCESSFUL life coaches actually do?"
Because we've all seen those people who seem to be all talk in regards to being a coach, but you're just not sure what they actually do.
When someone is curious about this and they’re asking about what a success coach actually does… I ask THEM a question that usually shocks them:
"Are you willing to shut up?"
Yup. That sets people back a bit… but it’s important to ask… especially if someone is wanting to be an EFFECTIVE and SUCCESSFUL Life Coach.
Here’s why: As a coach… it’s good to have systems and processes in place. BUT as a foundation, I believe in a "question-based approach."
What I mean is... I'm going to bring a VAST MAJORITY of my value to my clients by ASKING QUESTIONS... as opposed to TELLING them what to do.
The main reason for this approach is something I call:
"The Intellectual Immune System ™"
This is based on the idea that we tend to reject things / ideas that come from outside us and we tend to embrace things that come from within.
Think of a time when you got advice… and you eventually rejected it… because it came from outside you. Maybe it was advice from a parent, a manager, a friend, a mother-in-law or a complete stranger. You knew it was good advice… but you just couldn’t move forward… because it just wasn’t YOU! Been there? I sure have!
For me… as a Coach… I work with talented... successful people... and most of the time... they know 90% of what they need to do... they just need a safe place to acknowledge that.
Plus, they need a safe place to talk through the ideas... vet those ideas... and vent... and bitch and moan a bit! We're human. It's needed!
And for the other 10%... I always say, "We'll figure it out together."
As a life coach, my job is to ask questions and create an environment where we can get to their genius. Now... a key here is: You need/have to:
"Hold people as capable."
Some people get into coaching because they can't wait to tell everyone THEIR answers. BUT... we all know how THAT goes over. That's why they're not often very successful.
People will feel it… if you believe in them… if you believe they can do it... and they often RISE to that.
SIDE NOTE: This applies to LEADERSHIP and PARENTING too!!!
So... are you willing to ask some questions and then shut up?
If so... there's a very good chance you could be an awesome coach!
QUESTION 2: Should I get certified as a life coach and/or do certifications matter?
The big question behind the question here is: “What is a life coaching certification for and what is it NOT for?
IDEALLY: A well-designed life coaching certification is something that's going to make you more confident and more effective as a coach. Helping you… so you can help your clients achieve CLARITY… and help them get to their GOALS more quickly.
IT IS NOT: A marketing tool or strategy. Meaning… don’t get a life coaching certification to sell your coaching. Nope.
Here’s the straight scoop. I'm not “anti-coaching certification.” Heck... I actually created a coaching certification called “The Coach Mindset” and it’s helped thousands of coaches around the world. So, I believe in getting you the training and the tools you need to be a confident and a competent coach!
BUT... I'll be the first one to say that the only people who seem to ask whether I'm certified are other coaches.
I've never been asked by a potential coaching client whether I'm certified or not.
Why? Because they just want to know whether I can help them or not. They don't care about a piece of paper on the wall. They want to know can I help them break through the junk... and achieve what they want to do?
So... if you want to grow in your confidence as a coach... find a program that's a great fit for you! But don’t invest in a coaching training program because you think THAT accomplishment will wow potential clients. It won’t. Much like adding letters behind your name JUST to impress people doesn’t tend to work either. (Sorry… not sorry!)
It’s the WORK that makes a difference. It’s whether you can help someone get the job done that moves the needle! So, invest in a training program that helps you DO THE WORK! Don’t invest in a program because you think it’s fancy title or HUGE investment will impress people.
Make sense? I’m hoping so.
One more side note on this before we move on.
If you’re looking for a training program, I'd also really recommend that you find a life coach certification that includes BUSINESS training... as well as coaching training.
Because… to be honest... most people who are attracted to the idea of coaching find that the coaching strategies come more easily to them. They'll be quick to say they need MORE help on the business-building side... than they do on the coaching side.
But MOST coaching programs don't include business training... so be really careful there!!! In fact, that’s something Brendon Burchard asked me about when he interviewed me about my work with Life Coaches and Success Coaches.
QUESTION 3: Is the Life Coaching market saturated?
I’ll sometimes get the question: Are there too many life coaches out there?
Let me first run some stats by you:
8 BILLION people. That’s so big… it’s hard to get your head around. That’s a LOT of people. Now, I’ll be the first to say that not all of those people need coaching and/or not all of those people can afford coaching.
EVERYONE would benefit from working with a good life coach, but let’s be real.
Let’s not say 50%... or 25%... let’s just do the math on 2% of those people. Let’s say that 2% of people want a coach. That’s still around 160 million people. (Think about that number. If you took all the people that live in Los Angeles, New York City and London… that would just be 21 million people! So 160 million people is a LOT of people!)
And… at the same time… depending on your coaching rates... most coaches can have a REALLY profitable coaching practice with 10 clients at a time.
You can make $100K a year with 10 clients (or less) a month!
And A LOT of coaches coach on the side.
I know successful people that kept getting those "Can I pick your brain" requests.
So they decided to get trained up as coaches and they sell their services now and make extra $3K to $10K a month from that. Heck, one of the members of our coach’s mastermind made an extra $50K in one month… coaching on the side of his job as a health care administrator. How cool is that?
So there’s a LOT of ways to do this.
Here’s my best insight on the question of whether there are too many coaches in the world. Ready?
As you become a Life Coach, your true competition won’t be other coaches.
Nope. Not at all. The biggest competition is the: “COUCH!”
That’s right!
As a Life Coach... the BIGGEST competition isn't other coaches... the biggest competition is the "couch." It's distraction. It's "going grey." It's all the things that cause people to tune out, to go numb, to settle. That's the biggest competitor.
So, you will need to find ways to inspire and equip people to break free and to want more. THEN... you can help them to clarify what they actually want and help them to achieve it.
Want another BIG shocker from behind the curtain?
The vast majority of the people who hire me as their coach haven't been "coach shopping." They haven’t been googling coaches and then decide on me because of a certification I completed.
Nope, they've either been consuming my content for a while and say to themselves, "When I finally invest in a coach... Mitch is my guy."
Or they're referred to me by people who consumes my content or by past clients.
So if you commit to helping people... the right clients will find you! You can find ways to put out content that’s true to you… content that helps people in big or small ways… and clients will find you!
And yes… I have a long-standing podcast… but my first paying client came from one of my first blog posts I ever wrote! A friend forwarded it to him and said READ this. And that person reached out immediately to get some help!
This is what gets me fired up and moving forward. Because I don’t want people to live lives that are less than they were supposed to live or experience. I want people to find their jam… and rock that thing! That drives me.
I don't compete with other coaches. I compete with how I performed yesterday.
So, some questions I often ask myself are:
If I get caught up in looking at other coaches... or what the world would call "my competition" then I'm toast. I'm not going to be good to anyone!
Who's with me on THAT? COMPETE with the YOU from yesterday... and that will keep you growing!
QUESTION 4:
What are some of the things that keeps people from becoming successful life coaches?
This is a big question because people want to be successful. So, it makes sense that they’re curious about what might get in the way of success!
It won’t surprise you but part of the answer goes back to the things we've already talked about:
But when I talk about one of the BIGGEST "ditches" that potential coaches often fall into… it surprises people.
That is: they're not willing to get paid!
Now... you might think I'm crazy but hang with me here!
Many of the people I talk to that are interested in becoming a life coach are natural encouragers. They're the safe place that people come to to hash out ideas, vent or dream big!
Heck... if you’re one of these people… and there’s a good chance you are… maybe you've even had someone say, "Wow. Why am I telling you this? I don't tell anyone this."
Maybe people have joked you’re like a “bartender” because they just tell you stuff! Or… you have people seek you out because they want to ask you questions, or share ideas or celebrate a big win.
Co-workers… friends… family members. They seek you out!
And if that’s you… maybe encouraging people comes easy to you.
AND… If it comes naturally to you... you tend to dismiss it's value.
Seriously… if you've always done it... it's easy to think EVERYONE does it. So... you devalue it.
SO... some people wind up having trouble with the thought of being paid thousands of dollars for doing something they've always done!
NOW... I would argue that with training... you add to your natural gifting and take it to the next level... BUT still... people often wrestle with getting paid really well for something they'd do for free!
BUT... I'd argue the FEE is necessary!
Sure... it puts food on your table and a roof... (hopefully a very nice roof) over your head. BUT the fee also helps to bring a level of commitment for the client.
They have skin in the game. They're committed.
It’s funny… but the person I mentioned that generated $50K in one month was in this category. When we first started working together… the most he’d made was about $500. But we started to work together to tweak his mindset and some of his systems and almost instantly… he had his first $5K Client.
Not only was he blown away by getting paid more of what he was worth… BUT he also found that his clients were soooo much more committed to the process!
Now... I charge thousands for my packages and I tell them... it's as much for them as it is for me! Because if they’re willing to invest in themselves… that means they’re all in and it’s go time!
So... ask yourself, "Are you willing to get paid well for something you love to do?"
QUESTION 5: What do I need to have in place to be a life coach?
We’ll keep this one short.
As a new life coach as well as successful life coach with a sustained practice, you just need a few things:
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Chime in. Share your thoughts. Leave a comment and let us know!!!
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Today my guest is Jake Thompson and we’re talking about 5 Surprisingly Simple [and powerful] Time Management Strategies to Maximize Your Day! Jake NEEDS solid time management strategies. Why? Well… he’s the CEO of Compete Every Day… a training and performance apparel company with kick butt clothing to help you stay healthy, motivated, ambitious and hungry! Plus,... in addition to being an entrepreneur… he’s also a performance coach, podcaster, speaker and author. (His podcast is called “Compete Every Day.”) Jake is really really good at helping people to create the habits, focus & mindset they need to create their competitive edge. In this conversation, we dig into 5 strategies Jake uses to maximize each working day. They’re powerful… and surprisingly simple. Heck… most won’t take more time… but they’ll create more time in your day. I think you’ll like his take on these proven concepts. But most importantly, you’ll be able to apply them as soon as you’re done listening. So let’s get to it! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
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Chime in. Share your thoughts. Leave a comment and let us know!!!
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I also speak to a concept that Jim Collins spoke to in his classic book, Good to Great. It’s called the “Stockdale Paradox” and it’s something I’ve leaned on myself when I was stepping out and pursuing something new. But it’s also something I’ve taught countless leaders when I’ve discussed the importance of taking a stand for something you believe in and being willing to take a chance on a needed change. #priceless
Here’s an excerpt from Jim’s amazing book and his interview with POW survivor and entrepreneurial success story Jim Stockdale:
I didn’t say anything for many minutes, and we continued the slow walk toward the faculty club, Stockdale limping and arc-swinging his stiff leg that had never fully recovered from repeated torture. Finally, after about a hundred meters of silence, I asked, “Who didn’t make it out?”
“Oh, that’s easy,” he said. “The optimists.”
“The optimists? I don’t understand,” I said, now completely confused, given what he’d said a hundred meters earlier.
“The optimists. Oh, they were the ones who said, ‘We’re going to be out by Christmas.’ And Christmas would come, and Christmas would go. Then they’d say, ‘We’re going to be out by Easter.’ And Easter would come, and Easter would go. And then Thanksgiving, and then it would be Christmas again. And they died of a broken heart.”
Another long pause, and more walking.
Then he turned to me and said, “This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.”
To this day, I carry a mental image of Stockdale admonishing the optimists: “We’re not getting out by Christmas; deal with it!”
Whew… yup! That’s gold.
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What do you think? Which story resonates with you? Secondly… what quotes, stories or concepts do you lean on when you’re needing to push through fear?
More importantly… What do you think? Is it important to step out and take some risks in order to pursue a “non-normal” life? Will someone need to push past fear, the naysayers… and heck… get comfortable with the “tension” that can come from stepping into an amazing life? Let me know what YOU think in the comments below!
I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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Heather Monahan is my guest this week! Heather is a top keynote speaker and the Best Selling author of “Overcome Your Villans” and “Confidence Creator.” She’s also the host of the top-rated “Creating Confidence.” Heather has an incredible background as a salesperson and C-Suite Exec who got fired unexpectedly. She could have given up but she rolled the dice on herself and created her own business… and it’s been an amazing ride. This interview is a masterclass on selling your ideas and overcoming negative thinking and negative people. Plus, there are some fun back stories on how she got to interview Gary Vaynerchuk for her first episode of her podcast and how she got on the Steve Harvey show. If you’re needing some powerful and specific strategies to help you sell your ideas (and your products and services too) as well as shedding your self-limiting beliefs to live your best life!
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Episode Minute by Minute:
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
Okay… I want to hear from you. What do you think? What’s something that stuck out to you?
First of all… do you agree that we’re all in sales in some way?
Secondly… what’s something that resonated with you?
More importantly… What’s something you’re wanting to experiment with and/or lean into what Heather was talking about?
Leave a comment and let us know!!!
I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
Jamie Winship was an award-winning Metro DC police officer who went on to spend nearly 30 years living and working in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world. His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation has led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Israel and now back to the United States. Jamie calls this unique approach to healing and breakthrough the “Identity Method.” He’s utilized it to connect people you’d never think would be open to working together. But he’s also used it to help professional sports teams, business leaders, government officials, non-profit organizations and many others. As you’ll hear in this incredible conversation… this simple process can be used to help bring people together… but just as importantly… individuals can utilize these steps to walk in more freedom, uncover more of their true identity… AND live with less fear… even in turbulent times. This one blew me away… and I think you’ll love it. So let’s get to it!
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And… because Paul Young introduced me to Jamie… I think you’ll LOVE my conversation with him: Joy As A Constant Companion - An Interview with Wm. Paul Young [Best-Selling Author of The Shack]: www.mitchmatthews.com/229
MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict zones, and during that time he has learned an important truth: all human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others.
Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive, fully human, and fully free. During our conversation… we dive deep into the Identity Exchange Method as Jamie tells an incredible story of how it played out (and brought healing) in a surprising way within a group of people most would say would NEVER work together!
EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE:
I want to hear from YOU!
Okay… let’s get YOUR thoughts. I want to hear from you. What do you think?
What’s something that resonated with you? What’s something that clicked with you? What were some of the “feelings” you experienced as you heard this episode?
And hey… what didn’t? I’d love to hear about the questions and/or push back you might have experienced too?
More importantly… where’s an area where you’re wanting to experiment with and/or lean into what Jamie was talking about? Leave a comment and let us know!!!
I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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Guys… I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Joe Van Haecke. For over 20 years, Joe has studied, performed, and coached improv. Now… in addition to performing improv… he’s bringing what he calls the tenets of the “Yes/And” life to business people, educators, leaders… and heck… even lawyers! His training company helps people to be better communicators… better collaborators… and stronger leaders… all through the power and simplicity of improv strategies. And a recent experience over coffee with Joe, made me say… we’ve got to talk about this on DREAM THINK DO! So, let’s get to this!!!
MORE ABOUT JOE VAN HAECKE:
MINUTE BY MINUTE:
I want to hear from YOU!
Okay… let’s get YOUR thoughts. What do you think? Does the thought of IMPROV freak you out? Or… do you find yourself wanting to hop on a stage and “Yes/And” with the best of ‘em light you up?
I’ll be honest… I can totally see the power of these strategies… but the idea of performing LIVE scares the snots out of me. (But that probably means I need to do it sometime soon… right?)
How about it? What’s something that resonated with you?
More importantly… where’s an area where you’re going to try to inject some IMPROV technics into your daily life? Leave a comment and let us know!!! I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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Travis Crutcher is back as my guest… and THIS time we’re talking about how important the concept of “Personal Branding” needs to be to EVERYONE right now. No matter what you do for work… whether you own your own business or you work for someone else… personal brand matters. AND… let’s be real… personal brand… at least how we’re going to define it… matters in LIFE too. Now, we’re not talking about trying to be famous or to go all Cardasian. What we’re talking about is how do you present yourself to the world? And we’re going to talk about heart stuff… mental stuff… business strategy and life strategy and I think you’re going to dig it! Especially if you’re wanting to make an impact on the world in some small or big way. With your career… your business and… or… your life! And hey… if you’re listening to DREAM THINK DO… I know that’s true for you!
Now, I’m going to be talking with my friend Travis Crutcher for this episode. You may remember from episode 344… but Travis is a Success Coach and Speaker who helps dynamic people get clarity, increase impact, and live a life they love! He’s a Retired Army Ranger and he spent some time in the corporate space as an executive too. After all of that… he launched his coaching and speaking business and I’m VERY proud to say that he’s a key member of Acceleration… my mastermind for coaches and speakers. And that’s given me a front-row seat to see him applying the concepts we’re going to be talking about in his business and more importantly… he’s also using them to make the world a better place!
Oh… and make sure you listen to the very end… because even though my bride Melissa isn’t “officially” on this episode… I tell a story about her that Travis and I agreed… allowed her to steal the show! So yeah… stay with it! I think you’re going to dig it… so let’s dive in!
MORE ABOUT THE “PERCEPTIONS - Next Level Branding - LIVE EVENT
Here’s where you can find out more about the LIVE event Travis and Mitch will be hosting in Kansas City in April: www.mitchmatthews.com/perceptions
MORE ABOUT TRAVIS:
Travis’s Website: https://traviscrutcher.com
Travis’s Podcast: Above Average Podcast
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MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Questions we dig into:
MINUTE BY MINUTE:
I want to hear from YOU!
What’s something that clicked with you? What’s something that didn’t? I want to hear from YOU!!!
More importantly… where are you going to start to do something a little differently with YOUR personal brand? Leave a comment and let us know!!! I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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We’re answering a great question from a fellow DREAM THINK DO listener this week. He asked, “As a Success Coach… what’s one of the most important questions you ask people?” Whew. I love that and… as you’ll hear… I get pretty fired up to answer it.
In fact, the question that we dig into is one that you can use to get more clear, build your confidence and help you to stay inspired. But it’s also a question you can use at work with your teams, your co-workers and… heck, even with leaders above you. Plus, you can use it with your family and friends too.
I don’t want to sound like I’m trying to over-hype this question… but seriously… it’s THAT powerful! And it’s sooooooo important to ask (in multiple scenarios)! So get excited. Let’s dive in!
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Lots of questions come in... especially after episode 346 - RESET WEEK - where I said we'd be spending MOST of our upcoming episodes on:
By the way… if you’d like to ask a question and/or give me a suggestion for topics for future DREAM THINK DO episodes, be sure to leave a comment!
One recent question really applies to BOTH the “Abundant Life Playbook” and the “Elite Coach Playbook,” is: "As a coach... what's one of the most important questions you ask?"
THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION! And I couldn’t help myself but dive into it! And as you can imagine… since I’ve been a full-time coach for almost 20 years… I have a lot of favorite questions. BUT one of my favorites and one of the most important has to be:
“What does success look like”
This is a powerful question if you're a coach or a mentor. This is a powerful question if you're a leader or a manager. This is a powerful question if you're a parent or a friend. It even is important to ask in a romantic relationship. So yeah… as you can see… it’s a favorite!
It’s a great question to ask others… but it’s also a great question to ask yourself as you’re journaling, meditating, and praying.
I love this question because it's MACRO and it's MICRO:
Are you sold? I hope so. So let’s dive in!
MACRO-LEVEL EXAMPLES:
Let’s talk about some examples of “MACRO” versions of this question.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR:
You can use this question as you consider the different ROLES you have in life:
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR:
It can also be a question to ask yourself… when it comes to the way you want to live life:
What does success look like for how I want to LIVE?
Now… let’s talk about the question at a MICRO LEVEL:
As in… how can you apply it TODAY? How can you use it to help guide you a moment to moment… today?
I like to add the “Rule of 3” here to drill down to some specifics. So I simply add “three things” to the question.
For example:
What are 3 things that would make today a success?
If I journal that… I might come up with things like:
Then… I’d pick the 3 most important for that day.
Or another example is if you’re prepping for a hard conversation, you might ask:
What are 3 things that are within my control that would make this conversation a success?
You might come up with things like:
Another example is I recently hired a new VA. So… I asked myself, "What are 3 things that would make my new team member’s onboarding a success?"
Some things I came up with were:
THIS makes for a great prayer too. Some of my favorite questions as I pray are:
Lord... what do you want me to know... today?
Lord.. what do you want me to do… today?
Lord… what does success look like... today?
NOTE: The topic of favorite questions I ask during prayer could TOTALLY be its own episode. So, if you dig that or you’d want me to dig into that more... leave a comment or send me an email and let me know!
TIME TO TAKE ACTION:
Where do you want to apply this question... this week?
Go big... and ask a MACRO QUESTION or two.
Then be sure to go MICRO too… and experiment with the “Rule of 3” to bring it to something specific... today.
Minute by Minute:
I want to hear from YOU!
What’s something that stood out to you? More importantly… what are you going to try as a result?
Let me know! And hey… if you have more questions… let me know! I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode! Your friends will thank you!
And when you do either tag me or just include the #dreamthinkdo.
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Keep bringing your awesome,
Mitch
Have you ever thought about launching your own podcast? You’ve got a topic you’re passionate about or a group of people you really feel called to help… and you’ve wondered, “Should I start a podcast?” Well… if that’s you (or you just curious about some of the behind-the-scenes on the podcast industry) THIS episode is for you! By the way… should everyone start a podcast? The answer is NO! An emphatic no! BUT more people should start a podcast than you might think! We’ll talk about WHO should think about launching a podcast and we’ll talk about HOW to get one started (it’s easier than you might think). Plus, we’ll help you to beat out 85% of all podcasts almost immediately! Oh, and since this is episode 350… we’ll also reminisce a bit. We’ll dig into some of my favorites and some fun behind-the-scenes stories that have gotten us here! So let’s get to this!
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At this time, there are still less than 3 million podcasts worldwide, BUT there are over 37 million YouTube channels, and over 1 billion blogs. (Yeah… that’s BILLION… with a “b.”)
According to Edison Research... about 65 to 75% of Americans have heard a podcast.
Get this… ONLY 15% of new podcasts make it to 11 episodes. And only 15% of those podcasts will make it to 100 episodes! BUT... the longer you stay in... the better the chance you have of finding your audience and thriving!
5 Tips for Starting A Podcast:
Minute by Minute:
I want to hear from YOU!
What’s something that stood out to you? More importantly… are you more excited about launching a podcast… OR… did this episode help you learn that podcasting isn’t for you? Let me know! And hey… if you have more questions… let me know! I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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