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CREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 63 - Ask The Coach - How Do We Stop Fighting With Each Other?What do you do when you can’t stop fighting with the people you love? You’re trying to talk differently, to respond differently, to listen with more intent, but nothing’s working. What do you do when all you’re trying is leading to more frustration and more conflict when what you really wanted was to make peace and restore joy to your relationship?
On today’s very special Ask The Coach episode, I’m going to be answering one listener’s question about how to resolve conflict in her relationships. So, if you’ve ever experienced the kind of conflict betw...2016-05-1700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 62 - Win The First BattleWe’ve all got goals that we want to achieve but many of us get stuck along the way. You may start thinking about how you’re going to get it all done and what’s going to happen when you tell that one person about it and if you’re going to be able to handle all the stress of the project. And then you stop. Why? Because you were missing the key strategy for going from concept to completion without getting stuck.
On today’s show, I’m going to be sharing why you must win the first battle and h...2016-05-1200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 61 - Discover Girl PowerLadies, have you ever struggled with feeling like you’re not enough? Like, no matter what you do, you just never seem to live up to the expectations you feel are being placed on you? Men, have you ever been frustrated by the relationships with the women in your world but feel helpless when it comes to making them better? If so, then it’s time you knew the hidden story about the true nature of women that can help you overcome your struggles.
On today’s show, I’m going to be sharing some of the secrets I’ve uncovered...2016-05-1000 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 60 - The Myth Of Overnight SuccessIt’s time to swing an axe at the myth of the overnight success. Our world seems to be obsessed with the idea of instantaneous results and we’re suffering under the weight of it’s expectations. The truth is, if we want to build anything that lasts — a magnificent marriage, a successful business, or a life worth following — we’ll have to make a significant shift in the results we expect and how fast we expect to achieve them. And the only way to do that is head first.
On today’s show, I’m going to be sharing the mindset shif...2016-05-0300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 59 - How Do You Want To Be Remembered?With last week’s passing of the musical legend, Prince, people are becoming increasingly aware of not only his music but also his enormous heart for others. Listening to the stories of those close to him as they remember his legacy as an example to be followed it begs the question from deep within your own soul: “How will I be remembered?”
On today’s show, I’m going to be sharing the one thing you absolutely must develop in order to leave the legacy of an example to be followed instead of a warning to be learned from. So, if you’re...2016-04-2600 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 58 - Show Up How You Want To Be SeenThere are times when you just don’t feel like doing whatever is in front of you. And when you don’t feel like it, then you risk acting in ways that aren’t in your best interest and may even give the wrong impression to those around you. So what do you do to snap out of the “I don’t feel like it” phase and take control of your actions?
On today’s show, I’m going to be sharing how you can overcome your emotions and take control of your actions so that you are proud of yourself and how...2016-04-2100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 57 - Staying Positive In A Negative WorldWe live in a glass-half-empty world. With all the constant reports of death, destruction, and deception it can be difficult to focus your mind on anything but what’s going wrong. But if you want to reap the benefits of positive living — increased self-confidence, reduced stress, better relationships, and more happiness — you must first learn how to say no to negativity.
In today’s episode, I’m going to give you 4 proven strategies for seeing the bright side that have a powerful effect on your personal happiness. So, if you’ve ever struggled with finding the silver lining and want to chip away...2016-04-1900 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 56 - The Gift Of AnxietyIn our world it seems as though we’ve done our best to define anxiety as something abnormal, an illness, a disorder that should be avoided at all costs. It makes you wonder, is it possible for anxiety to be anything but a curse? I think there is and in today’s episode that’s exactly what I’d like to propose.
So, what would it look like in a culture that does almost anything to avoid feeling the pain of insecurity in favor of being distracted by an intellectual smokescreen to embrace your fear and transform your life? Listen to today...2016-04-1400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 55 - Ask The Coach - I Thought I Wanted This But I'm Not Happy, WTF?Have you ever had the experience of doing exactly what you thought you were supposed to, but then after achieving it felt unfulfilled as a result? You aimed at what you wanted but once you got it you didn’t feel as great as you’d hoped?
In today’s Ask The Coach episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about what to do when you’ve gotten what you wanted but you still feel empty and unhappy. So, what do you do when you aim at and achieve what you think will make you happy but it doesn’t? Find out to...2016-04-0700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 54 - What To Do When Things Aren't WorkingHave you ever felt like things in life just weren’t quite going the way you had planned? That the circumstances you were experiencing didn’t match the expectations you had for that moment? If you have, then you know that stress is the result of that scenario. And you also know that life gives you many opportunities to feel this way. So, what’s the best thing to do when things just aren’t working?
In today’s episode, I’m going to share the most effective actions you can take when you feel stressed. These strategies will reduce your tension...2016-04-0500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 53 - Shifting Out Of Feeling StuckSometimes along our journey we get stuck. Stuck in a rut of uncertainty, confused about what the next best steps are to take, afraid of another setback, and immobilized by all the options that are in front of us. But stuck can only happen to us when we forget to ask ourselves one important question.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share the question you must ask yourself when you’re ready to stop feeling stuck that will shift your focus and move you to take action. So, if you’ve ever felt like you were spending way too much...2016-03-3100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 52 - Renew Your HopeWith all the bad news that seems to keep coming our way, it can be difficult to hold onto hope. Due to the 24/7 connection to reports of wars, tragedies, and terrorism there seems to be a palpable sense of uncertainty and insecurity at the forefront of our minds. So what can we do to renew a sense of hope in humanity when we feel like there’s not much to hold onto?
Today, I’m going to share how you can expect the best in a world that’s focused on the worst. So, if you feel flooded by the anxiou...2016-03-2400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 51 - The Burden Of FreedomBeing free to make our own way in life is both terrific and terrifying. It’s terrific because we have so many options and opportunities to create the life we want. But it’s terrifying because there are no guarantees that we’ll succeed and no one else to blame but ourselves. The truth is there’s a burden that comes with freedom and it’s important for us to know what it is so that we can live our best.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of an unclear future and the confusion of not knowing exactly what to do with a...2016-03-2200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 50 - Your Best Is NextOn our way to creating the future that we desire and deserve there’s really only one person that can stop us — ourselves. And many of us do. We get caught up in the voices that tell us that we’re not ready, not qualified, and not good enough. So how do we get beyond those messages to take action in the direction of our dreams?
Today, I’m going to share the main message of my book Your Best Is Next and help you see why you’re more ready than you realize to live the life you’ve always wante...2016-03-0300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 49 - Be True To YouOne lesson that many great lives teach us is to be true to yourself. But what does that mean? And how do you achieve it? In a world where so many desperately want to be different but somehow end up being very much the same — unhappy, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled — how can we change the results? Is it possible that we’ve sorely misunderstood this advice and that the key to a fulfilling future lies in freshly understanding and applying this age-old lesson?
Today, I’m going to share 3 ways that you can be be true to you and live with an incre...2016-03-0100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 48 - Communication 104: Ask Powerful QuestionsBy creating stronger connections with your communication you’ll be able to give your relationship the opportunity to really thrive in a world where so many are barely surviving. In fact, poor communication is cited as the #1 reason couples break up and marriages end in divorce. But what if the most effective way to create powerful connections with our loved ones was easier than you thought?
In the fourth and final installment of my better communication series, I’ll be sharing with you the easiest way to master connection in communication by asking powerful questions. We’ll be talking about the 3...2016-02-2500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 47 - Love At The Highest LevelAt the heart of every intimate relationship is the desire to experience love in the most complete and fulfilling way possible. So, we give everything we can to our partner in an effort to make them happy only to find out we’re still coming up short. What do you do when you want more from your relationship but you feel like you’re already giving everything you’ve got?
Today, I’m going to show you how to take your love to the highest levels of intimacy, passion, and commitment possible by giving you a simple framework for understanding how love...2016-02-2300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 46 - Communication 103: Shut Up And ListenAccording to interpersonal communication experts, adults spend an average of 33% of their time listening. For something that we’re spending so much of our lives doing, are we really that effective at it? And if we could increase our ability to listen effectively couldn’t we also increase the peace and happiness in our relationships?
In the third installment of my better communication series, I’ll be sharing with you the key to effective communication without saying a word. And we’ll be exploring the 3 levels of listening that can help you tune into what your partner is saying beyond their wo...2016-02-1800 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 45 - The Insidious Belief That Can Kill Your RelationshipRelationships are ideally meant to be exciting, fulfilling, and enjoyable. So why are so many struggling to attain the levels of satisfaction with their love that they know exists? Is it possible that there might be something in the way of your happiness? Could the fulfillment that you so badly want to experience in your relationship be easily received if that obstacle was removed?
Today, I’m going to be talking about the insidious belief that can kill your relationship slowly and keep you from feeling fulfilled. So, if you’ve ever felt that your relationship has more that it coul...2016-02-1600 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 44 - Communication 102: Avoiding Conversation KillersEveryone communicates through conversations, but increasingly few people connect with whom they’re communicating. With so many marriages ending in divorce and so many relationships struggling due to poor communication, it’s time to raise the quality of our everyday conversations. So what are the things that get in the way of connecting with others through conversation and how can you avoid them?
In the second installment of my better communication series, I’ll be sharing with you the most common ways people kill conversations and how to avoid them at all costs. So, if you’ve ever had trouble feeling...2016-02-1100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 43 - 5 Ways To Rekindle The Romance In Your RelationshipValentine’s Day is this week and romance is in the air! But do we really know what true romance is anymore? Or have we given ourselves a definition that limits romance to exaggerated gestures and expensive gifts that lead to hot and passionate sexual intimacy? Is true romance only meant for those who can afford it? Or is passion something simpler that can be created between you and your partner?
Well, I believe that it is. And today I’m going to be sharing 5 ways to rekindle the romance in your relationship. So, whether you’re in a new relati...2016-02-0900 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 42 - Communication 101: It Starts Before You SpeakAccording to 2014 statistics from the CDC, in America there is one divorce approximately every 36 seconds. And much of the most reliable research tells us that almost every single issue in relationships — whether it’s finances, intimacy, or even infidelity — finds its root in poor communication. In fact, poor communication is the #1 reason divorced couples cite for breaking up, and that’s truly a shame, because it’s not that difficult a skill a master.
That’s why today I’ll be starting a 4-part series on how to create better communication in your relationships. So, if you’ve ever experienced the pain of havi...2016-02-0400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 41 - The #1 Predictor Of Your Relationship's Success Or FailureAre you interested in how to make love last? Would you like to know if your relationship is going to stand the test of time? Then you’ll be very interested to know what one relationship researcher has found to be the #1 predictor of relationship life or death with an accuracy rate of 91% — and I know it works because its the tool I use when I first meet a couple that wants my help.
In today’s show I’ll be talking about how your love story forecasts the triumph or tragedy of your relationship and how you can give yourself...2016-02-0200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 40 - Motivated By The Impossible With Ceitci DemirkovaDo you have a dream in your heart that you want to fulfill? Have you come up against any opposition in your life that has you second-guessing whether or not you’ll be able to make it happen? If so, then my guest today will inspire you to transform those challenges into opportunities!
I’m joined today by my very special guest and friend of over 14 years, Ceitci Demirkova. Ceitci grew up in communist Bulgaria and arrived in America at the age of 19 with only $100 and only knowing 100 words of English. Since then, she’s developed her passion for helping people...2016-01-2800 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 39 - How To Be Happy (No Matter What)Do you want to be more happy? Do you want to experience more joy and fulfillment in your everyday life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many of us say we want to feel happier every single day, but not many of us know that there’s a key missing from unlocking that door. As a result, happiness eludes us and leaves us feeling powerless to create it. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Today, I’ll be sharing with you a proven formula for personal contentment and how to apply it in every circumstance. So, if you w...2016-01-2600 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 38 - Honor Your DreamThis week in the U.S. we celebrate the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And even if you’re only vaguely familiar with his work you know that famous line in his speech that told us, “I have a dream.” If we allow his work to inspire us today then we might ask ourselves what is my dream?
Today, I’ll be talking about the importance of honoring your dream and how to ensure you lead a fulfilling life like Martin Luther King. So, if you feel a little stuck and unsure w...2016-01-1900 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 37 - Ask The Coach - How Do I Get My Sh*t Together?Have you ever felt like your life just wasn't where you thought it should be? Like your life was spinning out of control but you didn’t know how to stop it? That if you could just “get yourself together” then everything would be fine? If so, then today’s Ask The Coach episode is for you.
Today, I’ll be answering a listener’s question about what she can do to get her life together and feel less frustrated. And I’ll be sharing 3 areas that need your attention when you’re feeling like you need a change. So, if you’re dissat...2016-01-1400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 36 - Failure To LaunchMany of us use the New Year to decide where we want our lives to go in the year ahead. But not long after we’ve resolved where we want be, something happens. We get bogged down in our heads about what we want and we begin to wonder if we really have all the information necessary to make an informed and proper decision about how we can make our dreams a reality.
In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the #1 excuse people use to put off their dreams and what you can do about it right now. S...2016-01-1200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 35 - New Year, New StoryAccording to recent research 25% of people who make resolutions in the New Year abandon them in the first week. If we want to create changes in our lives that last we have to go beyond the traditional goal-setting mentality and look deeper for the underlying causes of our success or failure.
In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the change you must make if you want to reach your goals and achieve success this year. So, if you’ve ever given up on a goal that you wanted to achieve or neglected to make your New Year’s resolu...2016-01-0700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 34 - Begin From WithinHave you identified any areas you want to improve and change this year? Have you set some goals for yourself that echo resolutions from years past? If so, then you’re not alone. The unfortunate truth, though, is that an estimated 92% of people who make goals in January never reach their target. With so many people desiring change but not making them last there has to be something they’re missing in the process to true achievement.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you the key ingredient to ensure you meet your goals and make the changes you want thi...2016-01-0500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 33 - One Important Thing To Do Before You Start The New YearWas your 2015 one you’d like to leave behind? Are you wondering if this year will be any different for you? Do you want to make some massive progress towards your dreams in 2016? If so, then there’s one important thing you’ve got to do before you start the New Year.
In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the one question you must ask yourself if you want to make progress in 2016. So, if you’ve ever wanted to completely forget what’s happened to you in favor of making your dreams come true then listen up for the one...2015-12-3100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 32 - The Precious PresentIt’s Christmastime again and everyone is bustling with lots of holiday plans. It’s possibly the busiest time of the year for all of us. The parties, the shopping, the family functions, the road trips, the decorations: you begin to wonder if you’ll get it all done!
With all this busy-ness it’s easy to forget what really matters. That’s why it’s so important to not forget to open the one gift that will make your holiday (and every other season) worthwhile. If you’ve ever struggled to remember what’s most important in this busy season, then lis...2015-12-2400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 31 - The Greatest Gift You Can GiveThere’s nothing quite like giving a great gift to someone you love. All the thought and effort you put into planning it and executing it payoff in that moment when they finally get a chance to open it and enjoy it. But what if every material gift you could dream of paled in comparison to the greatest gift that you could give the ones you love?
In today’s episode, we’ll be taking about the greatest gift you can give and how it will create enormous value in someone’s life and get the biggest returns in your own. So...2015-12-2200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 30 - Listen To Your Wife With Lisa FlaggIt seems harder than ever to make a relationship last. With so many marriages ending in divorce and many couples opting just to live together instead of tie the knot it seems like it’s harder than ever to enjoy a partnership that not only stands the test of time but also fulfills the desires of both parties.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my wife Lisa for a very special conversation about the lessons we’ve learned from our 20+ happy years together. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to make love last in a world where relationsh...2015-12-1700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 29 - The Secret To Feeling More FulfilledIf you’re like most people, then as the year comes to a close, you’re naturally examining your life and wondering what you’d like to see more of and less of in the coming year. And you’re realizing that you want more fulfillment from your everyday life and less frustration because you’re not where you want to be.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a secret I’ve learned from my own struggles to make a better life that has helped me to feel happier and more fulfilled everyday since it was first revealed to me. So, if you’r...2015-12-1500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 28 - Ask The Coach - How Do You Make A Relationship Work When You're Opposites?You’ve heard the old phrase “opposites attract” when it comes to relationships, right? Well, what happens when these opposing forces drive each other nuts? Is there any hope for making love last when it feels like there’s always conflict?
In today’s Ask The Coach episode, I’m answering a question from one of my listeners about the conflict she’s having with her spouse because she’s a dreamer and he’s a planner. If you’ve ever struggled to find common ground in your relationship because of the opposite ways you both think, then listen in as I give her some w...2015-12-1000 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 27 - Finish Your Year StrongFinishing has become an art that most of us don’t dedicate enough time to. Sure, we like to start things — new goals, diets, workout plans, relationships, & jobs — but we’re not much for seeing them through to their completion. Why is that? Why is it that we can enjoy the beginning of something so much only to give up before it’s finished? It shouldn’t have to be this way.
In today’s episode we’re taking about how to finish your year strong. So, if you’ve struggled to make your goals a reality this year and you want to cr...2015-12-0800 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 26 - 3 Ways To Avoid Unnecessary Relationship DramaResolving relationship drama is probably one of the most asked about areas in the lives of my clients and its one that I’m more than happy to help with because when your relationships aren’t going well, then nothing in your life is going well. They take up your time, energy, and brain space when they’re in conflict and sap the strength that you would normally be able to give to other activities. You might even lose sleep over them!
The truth is, almost all of that drama is completely unnecessary. By following just a few guiding principles then y...2015-12-0300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 25 - Life's Too Short To SettleIt seems that so many people in our world are settling. They want more, but they don’t think they can have it, so they settle for whatever life throws their way. But is that how you were meant to live? To live out your short days on this planet without exploring what your heart truly desires?
If you want to grab hold of more and let go of less then there’s just one thing you’ve got to do. In today’s episode I’m going to reveal to you what that one thing is and give you a proven p...2015-12-0100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 24 - The Benefits Of Being ThankfulOur society is kind of screwed up. With all the stories of violence, terrorism, and crazy stuff people do it’s easy to become cynical and discouraged. But science tells us that negative attitudes are bad for you and that having an attitude of gratitude can make you healthier and happier.
Today’s episode is about the benefits of being thankful. In a world that seems to always express what’s going wrong, going against the emotional current of fear and negativity to focus on what you appreciate can seem difficult. But if you want to experience more happiness in your l...2015-11-2400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 23 - Be The Change You Wish To See In The WorldThe world was shocked again this weekend by the terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut and it may have left you feeling dramatically uncertain about what you can expect from the world you live in. You might have wondered, “Why did this happen? What can be done to stop it? and Will this happen to me?” And you might have felt like this problem is so large that it can only be solved by the government officials. But what if there was a way that you could personally contribute to building a better tomorrow in our world today?
Today’s episod...2015-11-1700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 22 - The Myth Of Good EnoughHave you ever felt like you’re not enough? Like you didn’t measure up to the goal or the dream that you wanted to achieve? If you have, then you’re not alone. We’ve all felt inadequate and insecure in our abilities from time to time. But we don’t have to feel that way. We can live in a better story.
Today’s episode is all about our deepest fear and the message that it sends to us through our own minds and sometimes through the people and circumstances around us — you’re not enough. So, if you’ve ever stru...2015-11-1200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 21 - The Secret Force That Shapes Your SuccessWhat is it that makes some people wildly successful while others suffer in mediocrity? Why do people with similar skill levels and training perform so much differently? In this episode, we’ll explore the number one success secret that people like Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Taylor Swift, and Jay-Z know and how you can apply it to create your very own personal success story.
If you’ve ever wondered why different people doing the exact same things can have such radically different results and if success is really for everyone or just a select few, then listen to this episode for...2015-11-1000 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 20 - The Real Source Of Relationship Conflict And How To Resolve ItIf you interact at all with other human beings then conflict is unavoidable. There seems to be no end to all the tension we experience in our marriages, our families, our friendships, and our workplace. The worst part is, when we seek advice, we’re given strategies that work for a moment but not for a lifetime. So, maybe it’s time to start thinking differently about the source of our conflict.
What if you could relieve all the relationship tension you’re struggling with by interrupting the #1 most destructive thinking pattern that always results in conflict? And what if you co...2015-11-0500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 19 - How To Turn Your Adversity Into An AdvantageSometimes life hits you with more than you feel able to handle. You lose your job, your spouse cheats on you, you get injured in an accident, you lose a loved one at an early age, you discover you have a debilitating disease - and you start to feel overwhelmed, hurt, angry, and victimized by what has happened to you.
But, what I’ve discovered, is that there’s a better way to handle adversity when it comes our way. A way to come out on top when we feel we’re hitting rock bottom. If you’ve ever been hit with...2015-11-0300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 18 - Breakthrough Conversation With Kim And Jessica - Part 2Kim and Jessica came to me struggling to get on the same page with their spouses and frustrated in the pursuit of their dreams. They wanted to know how important it was to have their partners support as they moved forward in what they felt called to do. So, in part 1 of our Breakthrough Conversation, we talked about what it really means to be a good teammate to our partners and how our rules and beliefs can get in the way of our progress and create conflict with our spouses.
Today, in part 2, we’re concluding our conversation by discussing:
...2015-10-2900 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 17 - One Simple Way To Make Your Life Better NowAre you waking up everyday feeling alive and empowered, ready to tackle what comes at you? Or are you just going through the motions, worried about what might happen next, and unsure if you’re going to be able to handle it? The truth is there’s only one thing that separates these two types of people and you’ve got to know what it is!
If you would like to improve your life and have struggled to get started or have tried several things that just didn’t work, then this episode is for you. Learn how to quickly change t...2015-10-2700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 16 - Breakthrough Conversation With Kim And Jessica - Part 1Have you ever struggled to get on the same page with your spouse or significant other? Have you ever felt like you had this great dream that you wanted to pursue or this awesome idea that you wanted to work on but just couldn’t seem to get your partner to embrace your excitement? Have you ever felt held back from where you really wanted to be by your marriage or relationship?
If so, then today’s episode is going to speak to you. In part one of my two part Breakthrough Conversation with Kim and Jessica we’ll be discus...2015-10-2200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 15 - Stop Trying, Start DoingHave you ever heard someone close to you say something like, “Man I really need to lose weight (improve my marriage, build my business, get my stuff together).” But then when you ask them what they’re going to do to make it happen they say, “I don’t know…I’ve been trying…but nothing seems to work.”
Well, today we’re tackling the ’T’ word - Trying. And we’re talking about what it really means when we say it to ourselves and how it keeps us from living the life of our dreams. If you’ve ever tried to improve something i...2015-10-2000 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 14 - 2 Things Every Relationship Needs To SucceedIf someone were to ask you what it takes to make a relationship last, what would you say? Or even better than lasting, what if you were asked about what it takes to grow a relationship thriving with passion and pleasure? Would you have an answer?
If not, then you’re in good company! Relationships are one of the most searched topics for self-help and for good reason — the state of our relationships affects every single part of our lives. So, if you’re looking to improve the relationship you have or equip yourself with the knowledge you need for any fu...2015-10-1500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 13 - 3 Ways To Increase Your AwarenessIf I were to ask you what sunk the Titanic, what would you say? An iceberg, right?! So, did they hit it because they didn’t see it? Or did they see what was above the surface, steer clear of what they could see and then find out that it was what they couldn’t see beneath the surface that ultimately sunk the ship?
In this episode we’re talking about the power of personal awareness. Because, just like the Titanic, it’s often what we’re not aware of that’s going to cause us the most pain. Today you’re going...2015-10-1300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 12 - Ask The Coach With Henry Ballard - What Do I Do When I Encounter Opposition To My DreamHave you ever felt like you’ve got something burning in your heart to do, but then when you set out to make it happen you’re met with so much opposition that you’re not sure anymore if it’s the right path to take? In today’s Ask The Coach episode, I’m joined by my good friend, Pastor and Coach Henry Ballard and we’ll be discussing:
- Why getting started is the hardest part
- How we get in our own way on our path to fulfillment
- Why resistance is necessary if we want to be our best
...2015-10-0800 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 11 - How To Stop Resisting ChangeIf there’s one thing we can count in life, it’s change. The world has always been and always will be changing. But even when we know that to be true, why do we resist it so much? What is it about change that makes it so hard to embrace?
If you want to know how you can learn to embrace the transitions in your life rather than fighting them, and have more peace when things happen in your life that you didn’t expect, then listen in as I teach you how to stop resisting change...
For this episod...2015-10-0600 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 10 - 3 Key Ingredients For Creating A Remarkable RelationshipHave you noticed that when your relationships are suffering then your whole life is suffering as a result? Well according to our society’s marriage and divorce statistics you’re not alone. And maybe some of the reason we’re seeing so many relationships fall on rocky times is because of a misunderstanding in how love actually works.
So, in today’s episode, we’re talking about the things you should always include in your recipe for love if you want to make it last a lifetime. If you want to experience more sweetness, spice, and substance in your relationships then liste...2015-10-0100 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 9 - The Red Pill Of ResponsibilityHave you ever wondered why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer? Or maybe why the circumstances in your life aren’t getting any better on their own? Well, there’s something you need to know about how the world works and your part to play in making it what it is.
So, today, we’re talking about the scientific discovery that will completely change the way you view personal responsibility and how to increase the quality of your life quickly. So, prepare yourself to swallow the red pill of responsibility…
For this episode's show notes visit: http://jeremyfl...2015-09-2900 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 8 - Ask The Coach With Su Thomas - Is There A Secret To Self-Discipline?Do you have the tendency to start things and then lose the focus and energy to make it happen? Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to self-discipline…like there was some unknown strategy that successful people know but you don’t? Well, today, I’m joined again by coach Su Thomas and we’re answering that exact question.
In this Ask The Coach episode we’ll be talking about how you can increase your self-discipline and how you can achieve the outcomes you really want. So, if you’ve ever struggled with getting the things done that you want to ac...2015-09-2400 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 7 - Your Power To CreateDo you ever feel like you want your life to be different but aren’t sure how to make it happen under the circumstances? Have you ever wondered if there’s a Divine plan controlling your life but you don’t like the script? The truth is, many of us struggle to accept that life is what we make it because we feel powerless to change what’s going on.
So, in this episode, we’re addressing the truth about how powerful you really are and the lie that keeps you from creating the life you want. The insights in this episo...2015-09-2200 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 6 - Interview with Chris Robinson - Developing The Leader Within YouAre you ready to increase your influence and expand your impact? In this episode I’m interviewing leadership expert & motivational speaker, Chris Robinson, and we’ll be talking about how to develop the leader within you. Chris is a part of the John Maxwell Team and is a certified coach, teacher, and speaker that works with individuals and organizations looking to increase their impact and expand their influence.
In this inspirational interview, Chris and I talk about:
- The definition of leadership (what is & what it isn’t)
- Some of the biggest mistakes many leaders make (and how to...2015-09-1700 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 5 - The #1 Reason You Aren't Living The Life Of Your DreamsHave you ever wondered why so few people actually live the life of their dreams? It seems like all of us have a vision for how we want our lives to be but very few of us seem to achieve those dreams and make them a reality. Why is it that some of us go for it and succeed, while most of us feel held hostage to a life we don’t want?
If you’ve ever struggled with making your dreams become a reality then this episode is for you. It’s time you learned the #1 reason why you aren’t...2015-09-1500 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 4 - Ask The Coach With Su Thomas - How Do You Find Your Life's Passion?In our very first Ask The Coach episode, I'm joined by Coach Su Thomas and we're answering one of our most asked questions from listeners about how to find and pursue your life's passion. So, if you’ve ever struggled or are currently struggling with knowing what it is that makes you come alive and feel energized every single day, then listen in as we learn how to find our passion.
For show notes and access to the life direction diagram we discuss in this episode, please visit: http://jeremyflagg.com/episode4
For more information about Su Thomas visit: http://su...2015-09-1000 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 3 - Stop Reacting, Start CreatingDo you ever feel like life is just giving you too much to handle? That no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to “catch a break”? If so, then today’s episode is for you. We’re going to be talking about why we get so easily stressed by what life throws at us and how to break free from those feelings of overwhelm that keep us feeling anxious and looking for an escape.
For more free resources please visit: http://jeremyflagg.com<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreateUPersonalGrowthPodcast/~4/qL78Bcb2b7I" height="1" width="1"...2015-09-0800 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 2 - Breakthrough Conversation With StevenDo you ever feel like life is going pretty well — there’s nothing to complain about necessarily — but you still feel like something’s missing? Like there’s another level that you know you possess but can’t quite figure out how to achieve? Then listen to this episode's "Breakthrough Conversation" with listener Steven and learn how to get out of your own way on the path to personal fulfillment.
For more information and free resources, please visit: http://jeremyflagg.com<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreateUPersonalGrowthPodcast/~4/W_wQ9wkvXd4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2015-09-0300 minCREATE U | Personal Growth PodcastEpisode 1 - Your Past Is PrologueOne of the biggest obstacles to creating the life of our dreams is our past. We get stuck in the story and in the messages that it sends to us. Our scars constantly remind us that our past was not only real, but that it was hurtful. But what if we could allow ourselves to see what happened to us as the beginning of a story that has yet to be finished?
For more free training and to claim your free gift visit http://jeremyflagg.com<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreateUPersonalGrowthPodcast/~4/eEcLRsosUSY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2015-09-0100 min