The Positively Altered Podcast

Episode 25: Beyond the Stage: Refining Your Message for Maximum Impact

Episode 25: Beyond the Stage: Refining Your Message for Maximum Impact
 
In this engaging episode of "Positively Altered," Dr. Cindy Howard welcomes veteran speaking industry expert Ivy Gustafson for a lively conversation about effective communication and creating meaningful impact. With twenty-five years of experience placing speakers on stages worldwide, Ivy shares invaluable insights on crafting messages that resonate and stick. The discussion weaves through practical strategies for balancing life's demands, the power of intentional self-care, and what makes truly great speakers stand out. Between humorous anecdotes about thong underwear mishaps and teenage driving lessons, Ivy reveals how authentic storytelling and audience-centered approaches create lasting connections, whether addressing thousands from a stage or simply communicating with family at home.
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:45) We are all speaking to be heard.
(7:21) General Colin Powell’s life lessons.
(9:15) Listening to your body and finding what works for you.
(12:07) Take care of “The Product.”
(16:34) Life looks like a blender at times!
(18:40) Calendar Stacking
(26:03) What’s a deal breaker when looking for speakers?
(29:42) The best speakers are the best listeners.
(36:29) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About Ivy Gustafson:
Ivy Gustafson is Vice President of Coaching and Speaker Development at Impact Eleven. 
 
She brings over 25 years of experience in the speaking industry, with a standout career at the Washington Speakers Bureau and Gotham Artists. 
 
At Impact Eleven, Ivy helps speakers refine their messaging, elevate their brands, and amplify their impact through a supportive community and expert coaching. 
 
At Impact Eleven, Ivy helps speakers refine their messaging, elevate their brands, and amplify their impact through a supportive community and expert coaching. 
She lives in Tampa, Florida, with her family of redheads, including the family dog.
 
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Episode 24: From Fertility to Hot Flashes: Navigating Women's Health Without Filters

Episode 24: From Fertility to Hot Flashes: Navigating Women's Health Without Filters
 
In this unfiltered episode of "Positively Altered," Dr. Cindy Howard engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Kris Tohtz about women's health, acupuncture, and menopause. Their banter travels from the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture for fertility and hormonal balance to the shared indignities of perimenopause. With refreshing honesty and humor, they discuss everything from "sneeze pees" to public bathroom etiquette, weaving medical expertise with personal anecdotes. The chemistry between these two medical professionals creates an atmosphere where no topic is off-limits, offering listeners both evidence-based insights and genuine laughter as they demystify women's health experiences with wisdom and wit.
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
(5:39) Raw-dogging menopause
(7:18) White pants for the win!
(10:12) Menopause can suck for a lot of us, right?
(15:09) Why does acupuncture work?
(20:22) Men’s bathrooms, peeing in jumpsuits, spanx and tunics.
(25:38) Fertility
(33:10) Electronics and fertility
(38:32) “Urine” big trouble boys!
(47:22) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About Dr. Kris Tohtz:
 
Dr. Kris Tohtz graduated magna cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in April 2001. While attending chiropractic school, she also began working toward a Diplomate in Acupuncture and in August 2009 received her Diplomate in Acupuncture from the American Chiropractic Association. 
 
After attending two supervised medical internships in Beijing and Hangzhou, China, she found advanced studies to be warranted and obtained her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MsAc) through the National University of Health Sciences graduating summa cum laude in August 2014. 
 
Dr Tohtz is a trained post-partum doula as well as completed an advanced certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, she is presently helping the ACA Pediatrics Council as their Diplomate Educational Co-Coordinator for which she won Chiropractor of the Year 2023. 
 
She also completed training to become a practitioner in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and holds a specialty teaching certificate from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). She teaches continuing education to healthcare practitioners of all types on the topics of acupuncture, dry needling, pregnancy, nutrition, and pediatric care. She has also earned a certification through the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). She has served the ACA Acupuncture Council in all positions for over 10 years and served on the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations Acupuncture Board for 6 years.
 
Dr. Tohtz has been a clinician for over 23 years and is the owner and lead clinician at Serenity Family Wellness, a managing partner at Fusion Care, LLC, the Educational Co-Coordinator for the ACA Pediatric Council’s Diplomate Program, and is a Chiropractic Physician and practicing Acupuncturist through the Veteran Administration at Post St. Lucie, Florida. 
 
In her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband and dog.
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Episode 23: The Resilience Reset: Transforming Stress into Strength

Episode 23: The Resilience Reset: Transforming Stress into Strength
 
In this captivating episode of "Positively Altered," Dr. Cindy Howard welcomes resilience expert Anne Grady for an insightful conversation about cultivating strength during life's challenges. Anne shares her remarkable journey navigating her son's mental health struggles while facing her own health crises, including tumor removal and spinal surgery. With scientific backing and practical wisdom, she explains how our brain processes stress and offers actionable strategies to build resilience—from signaling safety to our nervous system to practicing intentional rest. Between discussions of donkey ownership and the science of mindset, Anne delivers profound insights on reframing difficulties and finding balance in an increasingly demanding world.
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:07) Dogs, cows, and donkeys, oh my!
(7:00) Organizational communication
(8:15) Anne’s story
(12:33) Mind over moment
(18:48) Sit in the “suck.”
(24:01) Training resilience
(36:02) Sitting is worse than smoking.
(37:45) Resilience reset
(40:37) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About Anne Grady:
Anne Grady is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and an expert in building resilient teams, leaders, and organizations. 
 
She is also a two-time TEDx speaker, trainer, survivor, optimist, and inspirer. Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and has spent the last twenty years working with some of the largest organizations around the globe, including Microsoft, Dell, Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, ADP, and Google. 
 
Anne is featured in the press and media and contributes to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, and more.
 
In her first two books, Anne provides practical strategies to improve relationships, increase productivity, and reduce stress. Her latest book, Mind Over Moment: Harness the Power of Resilience, outlines a science-based approach to building a resilient mindset, skill set, and the ability to reset.
 
Anne is a mental health advocate and donates a portion of all book proceeds to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
 
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Episode 22: Lessons from Mr. America Chris Zaino: A Transformation from Illness to Inspiration

Episode 22: Lessons from Mr. America Chris Zaino: A Transformation from Illness to Inspiration
 
In this episode, host Dr. Cindy Howard interviews Dr. Chris Zaino, Mr. America 1998 and Mr. Universe winner. Chris shares his powerful journey of overcoming ulcerative colitis after doctors told him he needed his colon removed. Through chiropractic care, his body healed from what was considered an incurable disease. Chris discusses his philosophy of living as "Zero percent secret identity, 100 percent hero" and how his inspiring principles serve both men and women seeking authentic lives. The conversation explores the importance of finding your authentic self, recognizing your "why," and embracing life's challenges as growth opportunities rather than viewing them as obstacles.
 
(3:31) Welcome, Mr. America! 
(5:45) A life-changing story for Dr. Zaino.
(14:22) Something can always be done to improve your health.
(16:14) Nobody can call BS on your story.
(20:04) 100% Hero
(27:03) The HOW is simple: the WHY holds us back.
(30:31) Let’s talk about men!
(37:01) We may not realize the guilt and shame that men feel.
(41:46) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About Dr. Chris Zaino: 
 
Dr. Chris Zaino is a world-renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, former Mr. America, Mr. Universe, and IFBB professional bodybuilder. 
 
After defying a deadly terminal disease in his late 20s, Dr. Zaino leveraged his experience to get his doctorate and become one of the largest wellness clinics in the world, seeing thousands weekly. 
 
Dr. Zaino created the “The Stallion Project,” to resurrect heroes from the complacency of their secret identity, so they may live heroic lives once again, by expressing and experiencing true love, now, in every area of their lives, through his four-step methodology: Brain, Body, Boardroom, and Bedroom. 
 
Currently, Dr. Zaino is one of the top “Secret Weapons” as a private holistic coach to executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, celebrities, influencers, sheiks, and kings internationally, with a focus on Male Vitality. 
 
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Episode 21: Beyond Broccoli: Why Your Kid's Diet Includes Everything They See & Hear

Episode 21: Beyond Broccoli: Why Your Kid's Diet Includes Everything They See & Hear
 
In this episode of The Positively Altered Podcast, host Dr. Cindy Howard brings her energetic personality to a fun and insightful chat with Dr. Brian Stenzler about raising healthy, thriving kids. They dive into his book "Dream Wellness" and explore his five keys to wellness - from what our kids eat to what they watch and hear. Dr. Stenzler shares practical tips for helping children make better choices and explains why a healthy nervous system is crucial for development. He also introduces KnoWEwell, an exciting platform connecting people with holistic healthcare providers. The episode wraps up with some playful rapid-fire questions that reveal Dr. Stenzler's love for Billy Joel and half-sour pickles!
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:15) Why is the focus on children?
(8:58) Adjust children is not about back pain
(11:58) What is the dream score?
(15:30) Teaching kids about good food
(23:16) Garbage in, garbage out
(28:59) KnoWEwell
(39:58) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About Dr. Brian Stenzler:
Dr. Brian Stenzler is the author of the bestselling book, DREAM Wellness: The 5 Keys to Raising Kids for a Lifetime of Physical and Mental Health and the creator of the DREAM Score, the #1 lifestyle assessment tool. 
 
For more than 25 years, Dr. Stenzler practiced as a pediatric, prenatal, and family wellness chiropractor. 
 
As President/CEO of DREAM Wellness, he owned and operated multiple wellness centers in New York and San Diego where he and his team helped thousands of families avoid becoming patients of the "sick care" industry while helping others overcome existing health issues without the use of drugs and surgery.
 
No longer in practice, Stenzler utilizes his combined knowledge and expertise of running successful businesses with his passion for helping families get well and stay well by joining the executive management team of KnoWEwell and their daughter company, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, as VP of Operations. 
 
Through his work with these companies, Dr. Stenzler has the opportunity to help individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals while helping providers and healthcare experts achieve their goals of serving more people.
 
For three decades, Dr. Stenzler has been advocating on behalf of his profession and millions of families who desire unobscured access to natural healthcare. He has advised local, state, and federal lawmakers on healthcare policy and testified before multiple legislative bodies. 
 
He has held positions on the executive board for the New York Chiropractic Council, the San Diego Senior Games Association, and the California Chiropractic Association, which he also served as President from 2014-2016. 
 
Stenzler is the 1st Vice President of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations and will presumptively become President in November 2024.
 
Dr. Stenzler is a sought-after guest speaker at conferences and colleges for continuing education and lectures at numerous businesses, schools, and civic organizations as a health and wellness expert; and has been featured on television, podcasts, summits, and radio shows around the world.
 
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Episode 20: Commanding Resilience: J. Scot Heathman’s Journey from Brain Tumor to Triumph

Episode 20: Commanding Resilience: J. Scot Heathman’s Journey from Brain Tumor to Triumph
 
In this powerful episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy sits down with J. Scot Heathman, a former military commander who faced a life-altering challenge after a car accident led to the discovery of a brain tumor. J. Scot shares his inspiring journey of resilience, including how his military mindset helped him tackle the unexpected. From naming his tumor “Toby” to navigating a lengthy recovery, J. Scot’s story is a testament to strength, leadership, and the power of perspective. Tune in for a mix of humor, vulnerability, and practical advice on navigating adversity and embracing life’s challenges!
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:08) How would a car accident become a blessing in disguise?
(14:55) Coming out of surgery worse than before the surgery
(17:45) What can I control in this situation?
(22:27) Did your military training prepare you for this life event?
(31:03) How is your health today?
(32:58) Do you miss flying planes?
(43:32) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About J. Scot Heathman:
 
Scot Heathman’s life is marked by a desire to shoot for the skies. 
 
Raised in Minnesota with traditional Midwest values, he was an active participant in school, sports, and his community. However, his greatest passion emerged at just three years old, when he saw Star Wars in the theater for the first time. 
 
That day, he knew he was destined to fly airplanes. This dream prompted a 25-year career in the Air Force, during which time he became a colonel, combat instructor pilot, squadron commander, and eventually an Air Force base commander leading and serving roughly 14,000 personnel. 
 
In 2019, however, his resilience would be tested beyond anything he had ever experienced. Following a car accident, doctors discovered he had a brain tumor. The next year was spent in observation and eventually culminated in a nearly ten-hour surgery. 
 
Despite four months of extreme therapy to learn how to walk, talk, see, and regain his balance, J. Scot returned as the Base Commander for Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, only to go through 30 rounds of radiation, all while under the global pandemic. 
 
This experience taught him how impactful his lessons could be in inspiring others and prompted a unique opportunity to elevate others. So, in 2022, he retired from the Air Force and set out to bring his ideas of courage and a proven leadership style to help corporate and senior leaders command their own cultures.
 
Today, J. Scot inspires CEOs to front-line leaders to ‘command with courage’ so they can unleash the force within their team, ignite their innovative spirit, and skyrocket their bottom line. 
 
His Commander Level coaching/training programs, along with his keynote presentations, inspire his clients to lead with relatability and respect and embrace their vulnerability and emotional intelligence for positive change. J. Scot has Master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership, Operational Planning & Strategy, and National Security & Strategic Studies, and is certified in Emotional Intelligence and Wiley’s Everything DiSC curriculum and assessments, designed to take leadership performance to the highest altitudes.  
 
He has earned the 2024 Emotional Intelligence Facilitator and Retired Colonel of the Year award from the International Association of Top Professionals. 
 
He contributed to “The Military Effect: Fifty Stories of Those Who Have Served” by Scott Manthorne and author of the upcoming book “Command With Courage: Elevating Beyond Adversity,” a release date to be announced.
 
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www.elevatingothersllc.com
scot@elevatingothersllc.com
https://themilitaryeffect.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscotheathman/
 
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J. Scot would love to give away five hours of free coaching to five individuals. The first five people to DM him on LinkedIn will receive a one-on-one, 60-minute session with him!
 
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Episode 19: From Broadway to Business: David Brzozowski’s Journey of Emotional Intelligence and Personal Growth

Episode 19: From Broadway to Business: David Brzozowski’s Journey of Emotional Intelligence and Personal Growth
Episode Description: In this lively episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy chats with David Brzozowski, Senior Director at Talent Smart EQ, about his fascinating journey from stage actor in New York to xpert in emotional intelligence (EQ). David shares how his background in performance and leadership shaped his understanding of emotions, and why EQ is crucial in the workplace and everyday life. From navigating diversity and inclusion to embracing vulnerability, this conversation is packed with insights on how to show up authentically and connect with others. Tune in for an inspiring talk on growing through life’s challenges!
In this episode, we cover:
 
(5:17) Life as a stage actor
(10:02) Emotional intelligence
(16:35) Never use the word never
(20:30) Becoming better humans
(32:12) Linkedin Live
(37:22) Rapid-fire questions
 
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About David Brzozowski:
As the Senior Director of Training and Program Delivery at TalentSmartEQ, David offers over 20 years of experience in leadership development, onboarding, facilitation, diversity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, personality assessments, and organizational development. 
 
He has led Learning and Development teams with General Nutrition Centers, Dollar General Corporation, and Landry’s Restaurants. 
 
In addition to his role as a Senior Director of Training, David is also a master facilitator of all TalentSmartEQ’s training programs and is certified to facilitate TalentSmartEQ’s Mastering Emotional Intelligence Train-the-Trainer program.  
 
As an executive coach for TalentSmart, David takes on coaching assignments with C-Suite leaders globally and helps leaders improve and understand their EQ one-on-one.  David hosts TalentSmartEQ’s ‘Emotional Intelligence for Your Everyday Life’ on the monthly LinkedIn Live series.
 
Through David’s facilitation, he brings real-world application with his diverse background in the retail, restaurant, and corporate worlds where he connects emotional intelligence to everyday affairs. His change management and multi-generational expertise provide an additional layer of understanding in bringing a connection with EQ. 
 
David’s accolades include being a member of Dollar Generals Top 125 Training Team for 5 consecutive years; a Recipient of Training Magazine’s Top 125 Best New Initiatives; a finalist for the Greater Nashville SHRM HR Associate of the Year; and Nashville’s LGBTQ+ Business Leader of the Year while also being named to Nashville’s Unite Magazine 15 Most Influential LGBTQ Men. 
 
Before David’s current career in Learning and Development and Thought Leadership, he was an actor based in New York City and Los Angeles.  His focus was stage work and performed around the US for many years.  
 
David received his BSBA in Business and Finance from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA, his DEI Certification from the University of Southern Florida-MOOC, and many Learning & Development certifications that continue to enhance his work with emotional intelligence.
 
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www.talentsmarteq.com
 
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Episode 18: Challenging the Status Quo: Author Kim Bolourtchi’s Journey in Law, Dance, and Leadership

Episode 18: Challenging the Status Quo: Author Kim Bolourtchi’s Journey in Law, Dance, and Leadership
Episode Description: In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy sits down with Kim Bolourtchi, a dynamic professional who’s redefining success. From law school to Latin dancing, Kim shares how she overcme the boundaries set by society and forged her path to leadership. As the Director of Leadership and Professional Development at a top 20 law school and author of Truly Inspired, she offers valuable insights on challenging the status quo, embracing vulnerability, and unlocking your fullest potential. Tune in for a conversation about empowering leadership, personal growth, and the art of getting "unruly"!
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:44) Let’s talk about the taboo topic
(9:33) Getting outed in front of the Supreme Court
(15:30) Should I or shouldn’t I?
(17:45) How did you decide to become a lawyer?
(18:51) Has there ever been a case that you know didn’t go the right way?
(21:45) Life after Law
(40:55) Rapid-Fire Questions
 
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About Kim Bolourtchi:
Kim Bolourtchi is a keynote speaker, lawyer, strategic executive consultant, top-rated communications professor, and published author who expertly guides leaders and organizations through periods of exponential growth and change. 
 
Known for her innovative approach to leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, and organizational excellence. Kim loves to help others maximize their potential, achieving far more than they ever thought was possible, and brings her passion, energy and experience to help businesses create thriving cultures where people love to work. Along with her experiential keynote style and her desire to help people take up space through presence and body power, she has helped hundreds of individuals level up.
 
Kim has served as the Director of Leadership and Professional Development for a Top 20 law school and developed a curriculum for graduate-level classes in Organizational, Leadership, and Strategic Communication and Public Speaking. 
 
She has served as Founder, CEO, and Managing Member for several highly successful organizations, and her book, "Truly Inspired: Secrets for Finding Extraordinary Success at Work," is a roadmap for rising professionals in all stages of life and career transition. Kim is also the creator of UNMUTED, a program teaching first-generation college students how to blast past four of the biggest obstacles to their success. 
 
When she’s not commanding stages as a keynote speaker, she also hosts the podcast “Get Unruly,” is a competitive Latin dancer who leads life-changing retreats in Mexico where she teaches dance on the beach every day.
 
Follow Kim:
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-bolourtchi/
 
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Episode #17: From Bon Jovi’s Band to Dr. Brady’s Diagnostic Feats

Episode 17: From Bon Jovi’s Band to Dr. Brady’s Diagnostic Feats
 
In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy speaks with Dr. David Brady about his incredible journey from rock musician to integrative medicine expert. From playing with Bon Jovi’s early band to becoming the Chief Medical Officer at Diagnostic Solutions Lab, Dr. Brady shares insights on his career transition and the evolving field of functional medicine. The conversation covers everything from nutrition and supplementation to cutting-edge laboratory technology, all while exploring how personalized care and detective work in healthcare can change lives. Don’t miss out on this inspiring episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and even some live music!
 
In this episode, we cover:
(4:20) How did you discover music?
(9:15) How did you go from music to medicine?
(24:00) What is functional medicine?
(27:58) Where do you start with patients?
(31:21) Buying quality supplements
(39:59) Rapid-Fire Questions
 
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Infinedi: http://infinedi.net/
 
About Dr. David Brady:
Dr. David M. Brady has over 30 years of experience as an integrative medicine practitioner and 25 years in health sciences academia. 
 
He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont, is board certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, and is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition. 
 
He is the Chief Medical Officer for Diagnostic Solutions Labs, LLC, and Designs for Health, Inc. He is in private practice in the integrative medicine group Whole Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT (USA).  
 
He is the former long-term vice president of the Division of Health Sciences and director of the Human Nutrition Institute at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he continues to serve as director and professor emeritus of nutrition.
 
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http://www.DrDavidBrady.com
http://www.FibroFix.com
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Episode 16: Embracing Self-Worth: A Conversation with Eric Brooker on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Connection

Episode 16: Embracing Self-Worth: A Conversation with Eric Brooker on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Connection
 
In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard speaks with Eric Brooker, author of You Are Enough. Eric shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, exploring how past experiences, like his sister-in-law’s passing and his own childhood, shaped his understanding of self-worth. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, relationship vulnerability, and the transformative power of acknowledging our imperfections. Eric also delves into the concept of “relationship capital” and the impact of genuinely connecting with others. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on embracing our worth and growing through failure.
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
(4:15) How did you settle on the title: You Are Enough?
(7:40) How many seconds do you look your kids in the eyes each day?
(11:15) The idea behind recognizing failures as opportunities
(26:47) Eric’s favorite failure
(28:44) What do you do when you don’t feel like enough?
(31:10) Imposter Syndrome
(43:18) Rapid-Fire Questions
 
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About Eric Brooker:
Eric Brooker is a successful business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host. His new book, You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness, offers transformative insights into self-worth and personal healing. Additionally, he hosts the popular podcast "Counsel Culture," which began in 2020 and has gained a substantial following with over 150 episodes. Focusing on culture and leadership, the podcast features esteemed guests such as the founder of Reebok, the CEO of Chipotle, NYT bestselling authors, and professional athletes. 
 
With his podcast consistently ranked in the top 1% globally, Eric has established himself as a respected voice in the industry. Eric is also a partner at The Channel Advisors™, a leading technology consulting firm, and a keynote speaker. He resides in Woodbury, MN with his wife and six of his seven children. 
 
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www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrooker
Personal Phone Number: 480-296-9777
 
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