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Caroline Middelsdorf is a German-born psychologist and devoted single mom who brings warmth and authenticity to her work. As a trauma survivor herself, she is living proof that healing is possible, and she has made it her mission to be a guiding light for others in moments of darkness. Caroline combines her professional expertise with her personal experiences to create relatable resources that resonate deeply with those seeking support. Through her work, she reminds everyone that they are not alone on their journeys, reminds them of their true self-worth, and creates a space and community where true healing can actually take place - a place to come home to and belong. She is the living proof that healing is possible.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1.  Why healing is 100% our responsibility.

  2.  How to create safety and space within ourselves.

  3.  Why it is important to grieve loss.

  4.  How to shift from your head to your heart and body.

  5. The importance of " Self Talk ".

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Edie Summers is an author, wellness consultant, and content creator. She has thirty years of experience as a wellness professional and works in the wellness and startup sectors. She is a former Chief Content Officer for a wellness tech startup and is on the advisory board for Hive Health: a think tank committed to solving the global health crisis and championing an integrative healthcare system.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1.  How to elevate our energy and well-being.

  2.  How to increase our productivity. 

  3.  How to build our resilience. 

  4.  Why do people burn out and how do we prevent it?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Based on the ancient Hermetic principles: “As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul…” the mission of Astraea Healing Connection lies in restoring balance and harmony, as well as improving the connection among body, mind, and soul to assist in bringing about healing on every level. The services being offered incorporate several energy healing modalities – Reiki, sound healing, and voice spectrum analysis – aimed at balancing body, mind, and spirit.

In this episode, we discover the following:

 1. Why it is so important to heal.

 2. What is the best thing we can do to protect our energy balance?

 3. How reiki, sound healing, and voice spectrum analysis support holistic well-being.

 4. Why do our surroundings, what we listen to, and the visuals we look at impact our minds?

 5. What steps we could take to educate ourselves about energy healing if we are new to this subject?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Joakim Valsinger is an Award-Winning Fitness Instructor and 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher who opened Bälans Pilates Studio in Perth, Scotland in 2005.

A Swedish-born Australian, Joakim came to the UK in 1998. He is a former Australian Army Reserve SF Commando, Bondi Beach Surf Life Saver, and Territorial Army Physical Training Instructor.  Joakim's son has a rare genetic condition called Prader Willi Syndrome which brings with it several challenges.  Pilates has helped Albie improve his physical capacity, and the creativity required to keep Albie engaged and improving has taught Joakim a lot. This unique experience has honed Joakim's skills to achieve tangible results for clients through thoughtful applications of Pilates techniques.  Joakim believes Pilates should be accessible, achievable, and assessable. Joakim has presented at Pilates conferences across the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil, and the USA, as well as several online Conferences with international audiences. Joakim is an Educator for Lolita's Legacy, the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program developed by his mentor. Students travel from around Scotland, the UK, Europe, and even Japan to attend his courses. He is also a regular presenter at Pilates Industry Conferences here and abroad. Before the birth of his son, Joakim was the expert on Pilates for the Military.  Since learning to cope with Albie's disabilities, he now teaches other Pilates professionals Pilates for the Disabled Child. In 2023, Joakim was invited to work as a Subject Matter Expert with the US-based National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) to help create their Certification Exam for Matwork Pilates Teachers.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What attributes make the best teachers and students?
2. How Pilates has a positive impact on the mind-body connection.
3. The main benefits of Pilates and how they can help someone with a disability.
4. The value of listening with your eyes.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Dr. Jason Shields is an international speaker, a doctor of chiropractic, co-founder of several businesses, a three-time Master World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a consultant and coach for people ranging from Olympic athletes to high-powered business leaders. Dr. Siv Jøssang Shields is also a doctor of chiropractic, co-founder of several businesses, holds a master’s degree in physiology and is certified in Soma Breath and hypnotherapy. Our CEO, Marit Tyssedal Gabrielsen, is a Master World Medalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, was a second lieutenant in the Norwegian Military and has education in Leadership in Organizational Development with a specialization in Leadership. This “tripod,” as we are often referred to, creates a unique power source for people’s ability to thrive and grow.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1.  What is "The Integrated Human"?

  2.  What is the neurogenic integration technique?

  3.  The difference between a mentor and a coach.

  4.  How to deal with uncertainty.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Natalia Richardson is a global spiritual business mentor, life liberator and the visionary founder of High Frequency CEO, where she empowers individuals by prioritizing the whole woman first, knowing that her business is simply an extension of her. With a deep commitment to personal and professional growth, Natalia helps clients break free from the constraints of shame and subconscious programming. She guides them in reverse-engineering their 10x lifestyles, enabling them to create freedom from the inside out and scale their businesses without sacrificing their life. As a renowned retreat host and intuitive coach, Natalia creates safe spaces for women to connect with their limitless feminine power. Her unique approach blends spiritual wisdom with practical business strategies, inspiring her clients to cultivate deeper love, passion, and purpose in their lives. Through her transformative programs, she empowers entrepreneurs and visionaries to embrace their authentic selves and achieve unparalleled success. Natalia’s work is rooted in the belief that true liberation comes from understanding and evolving beyond one’s subconscious programming. She is on a mission to guide others on their journey toward fulfillment, helping them rewrite their stories and step into their highest potential.

In this episode, we explore:

1. The importance of never abandoning yourself.
2. The true meaning behind the words "I see you."
3. How to create a "safe space" for others.
4. What the Liberated Goddess Method is all about.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Marc Scheff coaches creative professionals and guides them on profound inner journeys. With his background in coaching, tech, leadership, and the art world, he supports individuals to break through barriers, and transcend self-limiting beliefs to unlock the full spectrum of their capabilities. Marc's transformative coaching goes beyond the visual arts, resonating with a diverse array of creative minds, empowering them to architect their own narrative and flourish in their professional endeavors. He is an award-winning artist based and multiple certified Coach living in Brooklyn. In the art world, he is known for his unique portraits made with resin layers. His artwork, like his coaching, reveals the hidden truths beneath the surface, using materials in creative ways to make eye-catching pieces. Marc's creative coaching helps people find clarity, focus, and motivation, leading to lasting changes. With a wide-ranging career, from team player to Executive Director, plus a degree from Harvard, Marc understands the value of community support and creates these connections in all areas of his life. Marc uses his art skills and leadership experience to help clients achieve their goals, uncovering hidden strengths and talents to bring their dreams to life.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1. The magic needed to transform your life. 

  2. Why being courageous is vital to impacting the world we live in. 

  3. If we want to change and transform our lives, we must overcome resistance. 

  4. How to navigate through the transitions of life.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Kerry Bolton is the CEO and Founder of Caring Lotus, a disability services business that has been operating in Melbourne since 2021. Caring Lotus redefines support for people with disabilities. Through personalized care plans, thoughtful client matching, and engaging social activities, we create real connections that go beyond basic care and build a true sense of belonging, where each client feels valued, empowered, and part of a welcoming community.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. The importance of connection, community, and care.
2. How to create positive change in ourselves.
3. What is still missing in supporting individuals with disabilities?
4. Why purpose is so important in the world of disability.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Fabienne Prevoo is a Career Coach who empowers corporate senior leaders to lead with confidence and transition to their dream careers. Her signature “Dream Career Coaching Program” is a customized system for leaders who feel unfulfilled or stuck in their current careers. She partners with corporate senior leaders through individual coaching and a group program. She also provides assessments and energy leadership training to companies. Her mission is to lead her best life and help her clients lead theirs with balance, passion, and fulfillment.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. How and why people become unfulfilled in their careers.
2. We spend 90,000 hours working in our careers—what should we be aware of when starting a career or reviewing a current one?
3. What to do if you are being bullied or discriminated against.
4. What changes we should make to improve our mental health and overall well-being.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Allison Mones is a high-performance health and business coach and functional nutritionist, focused on empowering high-achieving, ambitious professionals to reach their limitless potential without burning out. She is a former professional engineer and management consultant with a Master of Science in Sustainability and spent decades solving complex business problems for Fortune 500 and other high-impact global companies, before becoming an entrepreneur and scaling her first consulting company to six figures in less than six months. Inspired by her years of experience in the corporate world, her passion for health and wellness, and her own journey to pharma-free mental wealth and flourishing in spite of 5 concussions, a Bipolar diagnosis, trauma and severe burnout, she launched her second company, Evolved Equilibrium, to create a new paradigm where peak performance in health, life and business is possible. Her multidimensional mind-body-environmental approach to ‘vitality engineering’ weaves in aspects of natural healing, biohacking, metabolic health, performance neuroscience and human flourishing, supporting other high achievers to reclaim their energy and vitality, unlock mental clarity and capacity and to evolve from burnt-out to bright and boundless.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How can we better align with ourselves for greater fulfillment?
2. Why unresolved trauma and grief are so costly.
3. How we need to find balance within ourselves and our environment.
4. How we can retrain our brain.
5. What is the best way to prevent burnout?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Rebecca Jones.

Rebecca Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist (M.A. DipPCH GHR GHSC GQHP) (MAC) (Reg: ClinSup) interviews Elfreda Manahan-Vaughan, an Integrative Coach and Positive Psychology Trainer in Ireland about her work around attachment theory, post-traumatic growth, relationship patterns, communication, and building secure relationships. 

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Rebecca Jones.

Rebecca Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist (M.A. DipPCH GHR GHSC GQHP) (MAC) (Reg: ClinSup) interviews Lisa Pisha (MS LMFT), a Psychotherapist in Chicago, about Couples Therapy, her work with Brene Brown, the hit American TV Show 'Couples Therapy' with Orna Guralnik, relationship therapy, and more!

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As a highly sought-after coach and speaker, Coach Nami is a recognized expert in teaching individuals to master their minds and reach their full potential. After 15+ years of mentoring and coaching in professional organizations, Nami has developed a unique approach that combines deep insights, practical strategies, and empowering techniques to guide clients on a transformational journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As a dynamic and captivating speaker, Nami has delivered inspirational talks and workshops to diverse audiences, including corporate teams, learning institutions, and community groups. Her speaking style is engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking, leaving people feeling inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical tools to master their minds. Nami has a unique ability to connect with audiences, ignite their inner spark, and inspire them to take bold actions toward unlocking their full potential.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is The Mind Quotient?
2. Coach Nami’s top 3 tips for protecting and nurturing our mental wellbeing.
3. How we can master our minds.
4. What we need to do when we want out of our reality.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Ameritex Movers, a woman-owned, full-service Texas moving company, was founded on strong family values and a commitment to create a stress-free moving experience. In 2000, Melody Khavari started the Dallas moving company in Irving, Texas, to serve the DFW areas. Shortly thereafter in 2001, her daughter, Beth Rohani, launched Ameritex Houston Movers. For over two decades, Beth and Melody worked in tandem to grow their respective markets, tackling the challenges of the moving industry and exchanging ideas to continuously improve their services through the development of clear systems and processes. Over the years, Beth’s vision and dedication transformed the Houston location into a thriving multi-million dollar business, positioning her as a leader in the moving industry, guided by their core values. Beth has taken Ameritex Movers to new heights while continuing the collaborative spirit that began with her mother. Now at the helm of both locations, Beth leads with a focus on delivering a stress-free moving experience, emphasizing the importance of a "humans helping humans" approach in every move.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How we should view challenges.
2. How to make your way back from a loss.
3. What makes someone resilient?
4. The importance and value of “Intentional Living”.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Joy Adler is an accomplished holistic health, healing, and wellness leader with over three decades of experience. She founded Alternative Healing Arts in 1993, integrating psychology, energy work, and the arts to help individuals overcome trauma and achieve optimal well-being. Joy is an award-winning singer/songwriter and sound healer, whose music plays a central role in her healing practices. Her journey has been deeply influenced by her training with Native American shamans, where she reclaimed her voice and spiritual path.

Joy serves as the Dean of both the Master's Program at The Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Florida and their school in New York, mentoring the next generation of healers. She continues to tour with her group, The Souls of Evolution, leading spiritual musical retreats to sacred sites. Her work combines her vast experience in energy healing, sound therapy, and education, offering transformative experiences through music and teaching. Joy's commitment to healing extends beyond her practice, as she shares her knowledge through workshops, writings, and upcoming books, helping others reclaim their paths and voices.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How music and sound influence the healing process.
2. How to "heal" ourselves.
3. The deeper the wound, the greater the gifts.
4. The importance of following your longing as it guides you to your greatest purpose.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Brianna Anderson is a forerunner in Mind, Body & Spirit healing and specializes in helping people resolve body trauma. As a child, she endured 10 major reconstructive hip surgeries. The trauma from these surgeries stayed alive within her body and subsequently had adverse effects on every aspect of herself. Grappling with the devastation of how different she had become, she became determined to free herself from the trauma symptoms and devoted herself to healing and transformation. This led her down a path of studying multiple forms of bodywork, spiritual and energetic healing, psychology, art therapy, breathwork and multiple forms of trauma resolution. She has since devoted herself to helping others heal and transform pain and trauma. Brianna is the CEO of Healing with Bri and the founder of Ascend, an online program designed to help people resolve body trauma. Read more about Brianna on her website: https://www.healingwithbri.com/somatic-experiencing/

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What somatic means.
2. How trauma can get stuck in the body.
3. How to release energy blocks and trauma.
4. The most effective way to reset our nervous system.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Maz Dela Cerna is the author of “I Deserve Better”, a breathwork facilitator, energy healer, and the founder of the Phoenix Rising Collective Tribe, coaching and guiding others to heal from their past, release suppressed pain and trauma, so they can get into energetic alignment and start manifesting the lives they desire. Maz now also teaches other facilitators, and healers, and coaches her methods to create a ripple effect of profound change and transformation.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How breathwork and energy healing can impact your life.
2. How we can improve our own self-mastery.
3. How to become whatever we want to be.
4. How we can dig into our subconscious and notice our patterns and behaviors.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Ria Flanagan (she/her/hers) is the Clinical Supervisor at Rise Up Recover, LLC and CEO of IWWC, LLC. Ria provides workshops, coaching, course creation, supervision, and counseling services to individuals struggling with the effects of addiction, trauma, and mental health issues. Her experience includes working with people struggling with addiction, trauma, and co-occurring issues: PTSD, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, pain management, combat trauma, betrayal trauma, codependency, intimacy issues, couple's coaching, grief counseling, and process addictions. Her perspective is to view the person from all angles and address family of origin issues, spirituality, and mental and physical health. Ria is an eclectic practitioner using diverse modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and uses a person-centered approach, meeting the client where they are and providing a safe space to move forward into recovery.

Before opening Rise Up Recover, Ria worked as a Clinical Director for PHP, Residential treatment, IOP, and a Detox Center and has experience providing therapy to first responders, nurses, doctors, CEOs, artists, ex-gang members, military. Ria is comfortable working with many individuals to provide support and tools to thrive. Ria is an AZ Board Certified Clinical Supervisor, Rainbow educator, and advocate, providing services to the LGBTQ+ community. Ria collaborates with other organizations as a consultant and educator. Her recent collaboration was with Ethical Narrative, uniting documentary film and experiential process to deepen the viewer's experience. She is currently publishing her first book, Happiness is an Inside_Playbook, through Balboa Press.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. Emotions are not the enemy.
2. How we can increase our happiness.
3. How to become more true to ourselves.
4. What are the best things we can do for ourselves when dealing with trauma?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Dr. Pritesh Lohar, MD FACP, is a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist and Haematologist with over two decades of experience. Beyond his clinical work, he’s a dynamic Life Coach dedicated to transforming limiting beliefs and fostering personal and professional growth. Certified by MINDVALLEY in Life Coaching and 6-Phase Meditation, Dr. Lohar also excels in Emotional Intelligence, holding certifications in Daniel Goleman’s Foundational and Relational Skills. As the Founder and CEO of “The School of Mindset Coaching” and “Coach NextGen,” he specializes in Mindset, Transformational, and Success Coaching. His efforts earned him recognition as one of the Achievers of Asia & Africa 2024 by Passion Vista Magazine. Dr. Lohar has co-authored “Success Redefined” and the recently launched “Mindset Matters” with Jack Canfield. Both books are bestsellers, making him a recipient of the Quilly® Awards. He has been one of the 2024 CREA Global awardees. He is a Global ICF Member, currently pursuing certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is an AI Evangelist?
2. Why we should not underestimate the power of self-belief.
3. How can we stay curious and not settle for what we have?
4. How we can learn to cherish each moment.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Dr. Pran Yoganathan is a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience. He is a Gastroenterologist, which is the specialty concerned with the human gastrointestinal tract, more colloquially called “the gut”. Two decades, as a doctor, standing in the eye of this “maelstrom of disease”. The sands of time are passing through the hourglass of reality. Modern medicine is seeing this tsunami of illness with the narrow lenses of a “moment in time”, a mere snapshot. This view leads to a “reactive approach” to healthcare. Fundamental solutions to disease are overlooked in the pursuit of polished new instruments to remedy disease. The proverbial shiny new scalpel to cut at the wound, with no reverence given to the talons, fangs & claws that inflicted the gash in the first place. Dr Yoganathan believes many healers are awakening, in the traditions of medicine men before us, they dare to challenge the paradigms. But to do so is the tale of David & Goliath. Defiance, armed with a mere stone & sling, against a leviathan that looms large. He aims to explore the challenges that healthcare faces in this article. He aims for the reader to grasp the link between food systems & human diseases. 

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. Why the first brain is actually in the gut.
2. Why Pran’s philosophy is “Food as Medicine”.
3. How gut health and mental health connect.
4. The root causes of the increase in disease we are faced with.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Introducing Sanjeev Verma, a distinguished spiritual mentor, meditation master, and Jyotish, renowned for his transformative work rooted in Spiritual Mind Principles. Sanjeev's unwavering belief in the divine origin of all things has guided him to create programs that empower and transform the lives of seekers on their spiritual journeys. His website, Mind Demystified, is a treasure trove of courses designed to help individuals achieve spirituality and consciousness.Sanjeev has garnered respect from mentors, world-renowned celebrities, authors, athletes, and coaches globally. Through his innovative programs, he has enabled people to unlock their highest potential in various aspects of life, including love and relationships, abundance, health, and post-trauma healing. His unique approach, which includes the seven rights of consciousness, helps individuals maintain a harmonious balance between the material and spiritual realms. Mind Demystified offers a comprehensive range of courses aimed at achieving deeper spiritual awareness and personal growth. Individuals can undergo significant changes in their lives by incorporating these principles, which will eventually give rise to a more contented and enlightened way of living. Take a look at what Sanjeev Verma has to offer and set out on a path to a wholesome, spiritually and materially fulfilling existence.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. The 7 rights of consciousness
2. Why we should meditate when we travel
3. How do we learn not to fight with our minds
4. What is a "Jyotish"?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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At Comeiro Mediation, we're dedicated to empowering you, the client, to take control of your situation. Our mediation services are designed to be a collaborative and empowering process, where you make informed decisions about your future. Our experienced mediators will guide you through a structured and supportive process. We create a safe and respectful environment for you to explore creative solutions. Unlike arbitration or litigation, we don't impose decisions on you and do not provide legal advice - instead, we facilitate communication and collaboration between the both of you to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution.

In addition to mediation services, we also offer divorce coaching and consulting to individuals who may not be able to use mediation. Our team provides guidance and support throughout the divorce process, from pre-divorce planning and preparation to navigating the complexities of divorce itself. Whether you're looking for guidance on how to navigate the divorce process or seeking support in the aftermath of a divorce, we're here to help you every step of the way.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How difficult it is to blend two families.
2. What someone going through a divorce needs to hear.
3. How can people go through a divorce without ruining each other’s lives?
4. Why it has been important for Joie and Mark to go through a divorce themselves in order to help others,

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Kim Guillory.

If you're a coach, healer, or holistic practitioner, this episode is essential for understanding and overcoming internal resistance to achieve your full potential. I'm sharing my personal experience with debilitating sciatica that led to fully understanding psychosomatic metaphysics. You'll learn about imprints—accumulated beliefs from childhood that manifest physically and mentally, causing blocks and procrastination. Discover how to navigate these challenges, achieve personal breakthroughs, and grow in business and life

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Maria is an executive leadership coach and she helps CEOs and leaders go against the grain of corporate thinking to create cultures of belonging and high performance. While most of the consulting industry follows the model of traditional business, Maria is committed to helping leaders and their teams feel more connected, so they perform at a higher level than they ever thought possible. Maria's expertise spans leadership, training and development, product management, client service, business process innovation, and organizational process optimization. She is the creator of THE SCALE FACTOR FORMULA program and the creator and host of the weekly podcast and TV Streaming Series "Finding the Upside," launched in 2022.

As the CEO and Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, she has helped thousands of businesses, both large and small, to restructure, grow and transform. She possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise, cultivated over many years while working with a variety of clients across numerous industries and through numerous changes. Her impressive track record includes working with over 1600 companies across more than eight business sectors, presenting over 5800 times, and training over 200,000 people. She is a Certified Personal Empowerment Coach (PECC), Certified Master NLP Coach and Master Practitioner of Hypnosis and TimeLine Therapy (TLT). A passionate advocate for female entrepreneurship, Maria actively supports women in business through education, mentorship, and by challenging outdated societal norms. She serves on the advisory board for Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business CX, Customer Experience program and is committed to continuous learning and personal growth. 

Maria's mantra, “Transformation is on the other side of implementation,” encapsulates her approach to achieving real business change through innovative thinking and proactive leadership.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is the best way to train and develop someone?
2. Why challenging the “status quo” has its perks.
3. How companies and people have changed over the past 30 years regarding leadership and development.
4. Maria is known as the “Straightforward Leader”; we find out how Maria navigates resistance from those she is developing.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Carla Marcos López is a Clinical Hypnotherapist who practices Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, helping her clients use their minds to their advantage so that they can find their unique balance and bring more of what they want into their lives. Alongside her passion for hypnotherapy, Carla is also a Lawyer and a Qualified Nurse. Being a qualified nurse, her delivery as a hypnotherapist combines her knowledge of how the mind works, together with a caring and holistic approach that takes into account the interconnection of body and mind.

This, taken together with her lawyer’s solution-focused approach, drives Carla’s enthusiasm to work with clients and help them achieve their goals so that they can start living their best lives as soon as possible. Carla is a firm believer that improving a person’s emotional state also helps improve the lives of those around them. She absolutely loves to see her clients not only finding their unique balance but also becoming an example of positive change for others; their families, friends, co-workers, and ultimately an inspiration for the wider community.

Carla speaks several languages and offers hypnotherapy services globally online.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is solution-focused hypnotherapy?
2. How can we get the best out of our minds?
3. Can we simultaneously stay in our primitive and intellectual minds?
4. How improving our emotional state also benefits those around us.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Drew Binsky, a Phoenix, Arizona native, is one of the youngest people in history to visit all 197 countries in the world. He completed this goal at age 30 and is one of 225 people to do so. He works as a full-time content creator with an online community of over 10 million, and his videos have garnered more than 5 billion overall views. Drew first got the travel bug after studying abroad in Prague, during his junior year of college. Then, shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he took a job as an English teacher in South Korea, where he lived for two years. During that time, he started a travel blog which evolved into making travel videos on social media. His main goal is to inspire others to travel because the world is a beautiful place and traveling is the best education that you can have.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. Why should everyone travel?
2. How can we become better travelers?
3. What’s the secret sauce for getting as many eyeballs on our content?
4. What are Drew’s most exhilarating, scary, and blissful moments on his travels?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Adele Tevlin is the creator and founder of The C.E.O Blueprint, a Transformational Development Company. She is a behavioral expert and pattern interrupter who uses a masterful combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, spirituality, energetics and psychology to ensure clients achieve the transformation and breakthroughs they are committed to making in their lives. She changes patterns, beliefs and behaviors by helping people rewire their subconscious mind. Over the past 20 years, Adele has specialized in helping business owners, entrepreneurs, naturopathic doctors, physicians, lawyers, realtors (and more!) create and produce massive elevations in their leadership and performance. Not only does her work apply to the business environment, it allows her clients to incorporate her methodology into their personal lives and relationships. 

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is a behavioral expert and pattern interpreter?
2. What are the most common problems people have with money?
3. How do we change our relationship with money?
4. How can we change and heal our minds?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Julija started her healthcare journey during the global health pandemic in March 2020. Caregiver burnout hit her hard- working in a Level One Trauma Center in Chicago and she knew she needed a shift in her career that was more aligned with your soul's purpose. Julija became an accredited Board-Certified Nurse Coach. After launching her online business, she quickly realized this was the type of nursing she was looking for all along! 

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What is nurse coaching?
2. How to transition from being busy to being productive.
3. Why pen and paper are so useful when we feel overwhelmed?
4. How to find clarity when faced with complex and overwhelming tasks

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Pam is an insight activator, curious co-creator, culture whisperer, and, according to her 4th-grade teacher, "the spice that every classroom needs" always learning and learning all ways. She knows a lot about the power of potential in work and life and, more importantly, how to connect it. Her expertise stands on a solid foundation, including certification in fitness and nutrition, a Bachelor of Adult Education, a Master of Arts in Leadership, and numerous facilitation and coaching certifications. It springs to life through her diverse experience of fitness teaching and nutrition counseling, award-winning learning facilitation in higher education, being a people and culture developer, and being the Director of Culture Activation at WestJet Airlines, one of Canada´s most admired corporate cultures.

Today, she is a trusted partner for high-performance organizations worldwide through her firm, Connecting Potential. Pam expertly guides them and fiercely champions the potential already there in three dimensions of organizational performance: within us as individuals, between us in relationships and teams, and around us in this thing called "culture". Her range and depth of experience in each dimension give her a unique trifecta of expertise in the people and culture development space as she fluidly facilitates connections between them for exponential impact. Pam is also a sought-after speaker, known for her infectious energy and experiential, activational messages. Her first book, Potential – How to Connect What´s Already There for Exponential Impact, synthesizes her rich, lifelong learning into a simple yet powerful mindset shift, operating system, and core practice for individuals, teams, and organizations to navigate today`s uncertainty with greater energy, ease, and effectiveness.

Daily movement and delicious food fuel Pam; yoga and contemplative practices ground her; a wonderful husband and adult sons burst her heart with gratitude, and she loves to laugh – a lot!

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What turns potential into ability?
2. How we can go deeper in our learning and development.
3. Why organizational development is important in the workplace.
4. How we can become more insightful.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Christina L. Woods is an internationally recognized Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master who empowers women to recognize their worth, shed old programs, and align with their authentic selves. Combining her 30 years in corporate leadership, Christina has turned her personal triumph over adversity into a beacon of hope for hundreds of women worldwide.

As the CEO and Founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy, Inc., Christina leads with the heart and has channeled her formidable experience in overcoming complex challenges into fostering the potential within others. Her combined expertise in hypnotherapy, coaching, and energy healing inspired her to create her signature approach, the Wise Woods Method, which guides clients all over the world on a truly profound journey of self-discovery and change. Christina has been honing her intuition and spiritual energy practice throughout her entire life, and she brings this experience, knowledge, and wisdom to every client, and audience she connects with.

Christina is an esteemed speaker who has graced over 75 podcasts and radio stations internationally, sharing her expertise and inspiring change. You can listen to some of Christina’s interviews at the Peak Performance Life Podcast and The Gratitude Cafe. Her influence extends beyond individual sessions, having spoken to diverse assemblies of women, aiding them on their paths to empowerment, and leading teams through intricate corporate and personal challenges. In addition to her deep mindset and healing work, Christina works with the non-profit organization, Lotus Rising International, whose mission is to provide holistic wellness recovery programs for survivors of human trafficking.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What are boundaries, and why do some of us not keep them?
2. Why willpower isn’t enough when trying to shift our programming.
3. How do we create new neural pathways?
4. How to align our lives with our hearts.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Dain Dunston is a storyteller, future-finder and CEO-whisperer who has been fascinated with the concept of elevated awareness and consciousness since he was in college. Dain grew up in a family surrounded by literature, art, and music, from Prokofiev to Bebop to Blues. His mother was a reclusive painter and his father was on the fast track to becoming a CEO by the age of 45. From his earliest memories, he found himself fascinated by two fundamental philosophical questions: “Who are we?” And “Why are we here?”

Years of helping leaders build their self-awareness by learning to ask the right questions led to Dain’s most recent book, Being Essential: Seven Questions for Living and Leading with Radical Self-Awareness. Leaders may think they know what they need to do but don’t have a clue who they need to be. ‘Radical Self-Awareness’ is a game-changing mindset that unlocks a more effective, agile approach to life, love and leadership.

Dain is the founding partner of Reservoir LLC, a company designed to bring deep resources to leaders, led by a coalition of some of the most respected leadership thinkers, authors and executive coaches in the U.S. and Europe. Dain lives in Wimberley, Texas, with his wife, writer and art dealer Jean Compton, and their dogs Jackson and Maya.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How we become radically self-aware.
2. Why so many leaders may know what to do, but have no clue of what they need to be.
3. The 7 Questions Dain encourages us to ask in his book 'Being Essential.'
4. How we are often caught in two minds and how to be in the right mind.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Kim Guillory.

In this episode, Kim unpacks into the concept of 'energetic hygiene,' likened to physical hygiene but focusing on managing personal energy, moods, and emotions. She shares ways to maintain a positive energetic state, leveraging personal experiences and practical advice. Kim also covers her strategic action planning to elevate energy levels and avoid the metaphorical 'swamp' of negativity. Follow these simple steps to improve your emotional and energetic well-being for better business outcomes and personal growth.

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Awarded Coach of the Year in 2023, Vanessa is a Certified Integrated Health Practitioner and successful entrepreneur dedicated to supporting women in reclaiming their energy and reconnecting with their body, mind and soul to unlock more wealth. As a seasoned 7-figure business builder, burnout recovered and soul biohacker obsessed with health and life optimization and flow, Vanessa helps women entrepreneurs heal their hearts so they can create a strongly aligned and authentic business. 

As a High-Level Transformation Coach, her unique approach combines health, business and spiritual coaching and helps women not only get more energy, tap into longevity but also level up their business and personal brand for more effortless abundance.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. How to transition from the masculine and reconnect to divine feminine life force energy.
2. How Biohacking works.
3. The main obstacles that block someone's success.
4. What not to do when selling your business?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Kim Guillory.

In this episode, MindBody Coach trainer, and business strategist Kim Guillory discusses the crucial differences between the employee and entrepreneur mindsets, focusing on the challenges holistic business owners face when transitioning from traditional employment to running their own ventures. She emphasizes the importance of accountability, discipline, and a proactive approach to work, highlighting the need for entrepreneurs to manage their time effectively, cultivate their business as if they already have a full roster of clients, and prepare for financial responsibilities like taxes. Through anecdotes and examples from her experience as a salon, fitness center, and spa owner, Kim offers practical advice on how to achieve a sustainable, predictable, and profitable business by adopting an entrepreneurial mindset and continuously engaging in income-producing activities.

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Working with small to medium enterprises (SME’s) across the globe, AJ Marketing is a full service marketing agency that brings high-level corporate marketing to small and medium-sized businesses. Led by Founder and Director, Susan Christie, with 25+ years of marketing experience, AJ Marketing works with Business Owners, Boards, Senior Managers and in-house marketing teams to drive growth. From building strategies to tactical execution, AJ Marketing provides services for companies that are looking to build or evolve their brand and increase their market presence.

With a Business Degree in Management, Marketing and Business Computing, a Mini MBA in Branding, a Mini MBA in Marketing and a Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM) qualification, all alongside a career spanning 25+ years, there’s not much Susan Christie hasn’t done in the Marketing world. Working in large corporate organisations early in her career, she eventually found her niche and passion with SME’s when she realised the direct impact marketing could have on the businesses, and the lives of their owners, suppliers, customers and employees. Driving small business growth through creative marketing while bringing owners, managers and teams along on the journey has provided Entrepreneurs with improved profit and brand equity that they have previously been unable to achieve. And they have a lot of fun along the way.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What’s the best thing we can do for our brands?
2. How can we make our branding profitable?
3. How do we drive people to our content?
4. What should a logo really say about our brand?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Regan Anne Hillyer is a Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Energetic Coach, International Speaker and Mindset Coach and the CEO and founder of, amongst other ventures, Regan Hillyer International (RHI), a global 8-figure business. Originally, she graduated as an Architect (BArch) then was attracted to the personal development and business success niche, qualifying as a Certificated Master of NLP, Master of Hypnosis, Time Dynamics Specialist and a Success Strategist, amongst other certifications and training. Regan Hillyer International (RHI) is primarily an enterprise dedicated to inspiring and motivating people to help them have it all in their life, on their terms. In addition, Regan is the creator of the world’s Number One Manifestation Method - the “Energetic Architecture Method™” a unique manifestation modality that uses the quantum field to allow people to manifest the lives that they desire. Her results include but are not limited to, enabling people to build multiple six and seven-figure businesses location-free, using powerful mindset-changing tools and cutting-edge business development strategies. 

Regan is a true thought leader in her industry and is a published, best-selling author of multiple books as well as featuring in a variety of media outlets including Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan Magazines, ABC, NBC, and CBS networks. In addition to her media appearances, Regan has appeared on the covers of and modelled feature spreads for; Glamour Magazine, L’Officiel, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, LA Weekly, GOSS, Forbes, and In Touch magazines. Born and educated in New Zealand, Regan is now principally based in Costa Rica, however, she has an internationally renowned presence and reach. Through her online platforms, Regan’s wisdom has gone viral on social media and via her in-person speaking engagements and retreats, Regan continues to empower and impact the lives of millions of people.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How to change your life in 3 minutes.
2. The power of listening - trusting and acting.
3. Why the soul-led place is critical to the life we want to live.
4. How the energetic body is affecting our decisions and choices.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Troy Love is the self-love torchbearer with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh (earned through countless all-nighters and a perogy-filled survival saga). Currently navigating the Land of Sand and Scorching Heat (Yuma, Arizona), where Han Solo met his sandy fate, Troy is the founder of Finding Peace Consulting. He is dedicated to guiding folks toward greater peace, joy, and love (and surviving the occasional sandstorm). Wearing multiple hats – Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker – Troy's a two-time Amazon Best-Selling Author (more self-help, less groupies) and a TEDx speaker (his kids can confirm his endless talks on self-compassion and living in truth).

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. How to inspire trust.
2. How to create effective change.
3. How to assess our own credibility.
4. How we can better love ourselves during the holiday season.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Claudia Cometa graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2003 and completed an additional year of specialized residency training in clinical pharmacy. Her career in healthcare spanned several states and a wide variety of clinical settings. In more recent years, she became certified as a pharmacogenomics practitioner, Radical Remission Health Coach and Workshop Instructor, and meditation instructor. Dr. Cometa is presently a leader in healthcare consulting, advocacy, and elevating the patient experience. Her father's death left her with a compelling need to fill an identified gap in the medical system. She has since dedicated her life to helping individuals find answers, clarity, and peace in a chaotic system. She is the Founder and CEO of Peace Advocacy Group, a nationwide advocacy company dedicated to elevating the patient experience.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. The importance of granting yourself permission.
2. How to go from reactive to proactive.
3. How to overcome fear when seeking medical advice.
4. Why forgiveness is crucial for wellness.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Sean Perry, founder of We R H.O.P.E. Inc., is a pioneer in youth mental health coaching. With over 20 years of experience, he's an expert in addressing mental health support inequalities. As a certified Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Coach, and specialist in various mental health disciplines, Sean is adept at tackling key issues faced by young people. Notably, he introduced youth Emotional CPR in schools. Additionally, his roles on the Board of Directors for the NEC and MHTTC showcase his leadership in mental health. Sean's dedication to empowering youth and his innovative methods make him a standout figure in his field.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. The importance of human connection for our mental health.
2. The best ways to improve our mental health.
3. Alternatives that Sean and We R H.O.P.E. offer beyond existing mental health support systems.
4. The question of whether mental illness is a choice.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Sherille, a Transformational Coach and founder of Sherille Marquez is committed to empowering divorced women and single moms through powerful changes. She draws inspiration from her own journey of overcoming a devastating divorce while raising two sons. Sherille spent many years in self-study and trial after realizing crucial elements were missing, despite consulting with several therapists. After rebuilding her life and that of her children, she felt a calling to give back, addressing the needs of divorced women who struggled to connect with traditional therapy.

Integrating science, spirituality, and alternative healing modalities, Sherille facilitates comprehensive transformations through personalized coaching and programs, recognizing the profound impact of divorce on a woman's total health. Sherille is a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change, striving to redefine post-divorce narratives, empower women globally, and contribute to a society where strength and resilience are celebrated.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. What are the main needs of people going through a divorce?
2. How to redefine post-divorce narratives.
3. Why it's important to look within when we hit rock bottom.
4. Why it's important not to use children to punish the other partner.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Dr. Lori Ochoa is the founder and owner of Life by Design Inc., a company specializing in personal development coaching and training. She received her doctoral degree in psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2008. She is a coach, speaker, and workshop leader in the area of personal development for individuals, companies, and organizations. Dr. Ochoa is the executive director and co-founder of Bloom Behavioral Health, a company specializing in behavioral health therapy. In addition, Dr. Ochoa consults and is on the board of directors for The Women’s Empowerment Network and The Local Wellness Foundation. Within her coaching, training, and mentorship, Dr. Ochoa utilizes an evidence-based process called Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Her mission is to help individuals maximize their potential, optimize their well-being, and thrive in life utilizing the science of psychology and behavior.

In this episode, we discover the following:

  1. How to cope with anxiety and painful emotions.

  2. The benefits of acceptance.

  3. The attachment we give to our narratives.

  4. How to sharpen our perspective.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Kim Ward helps female entrepreneurs find their empowered voice so that they can have over-the-top fulfillment and over-the-top sales! As a certified master transformation coach, Kim combines mindset shifts with NLP modalities into her digital marketing training so that her clients evolve in ways that break old patterns and kickstart results in their business! Kim Ward helps female entrepreneurs find their fire so they no longer feel defeated and guides them through decisions that move them toward their goals instead of sleepwalking through their days. As a certified master-level life and business coach Kim combines a powerful mindset and NLP modalities with effective digital marketing strategies that produce over-the-top fulfillment and over-the-top sales for her clients. She has built a multiple 6-figure brand from nothing after leaving the corporate sector and has since retired her husband Rich after 23 years of serving as a firefighter. They live in TN where they have built their dream home with their daughter Adrianna, Kim's dad Tom, and their herd of goats! Kim is a 3X best-selling author as well as the producer of 2 best-selling anthologies under the Life By Design umbrella.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. The importance of showing up every day.
2. Why inner belief is so important?
3. Why we must stop allowing the opinions and decisions of others to influence our own.
4. Three beliefs and values that have helped Kim navigate life.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Inesa is the visionary founder and CEO of Nesa´s Hemp, the world’s first-ever full-spectrum CBDa oil. It is created through a unique process Inesa developed that preserves all the healing compounds of the hemp plant. This promotes optimal healing and restores the body to its natural state. Inesa’s journey with hemp/CBD began five years ago when her mother was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. Heartbroken but determined, Inesa traveled the world on a mission to find natural ways to overcome her health condition. That is when Inesa discovered that the hemp plant is known to be a miracle plant. However, when Inesa met with the leading CBD producers in the US, she realized that none of them had a high-quality hemp product. Inesa knew what she had to do! After facing many challenges, Inesa was finally able to create a product for her mother, and subsequently other people in the world, that is an effective alternative health solution. Today, Nesa´s Hemp is certified as the highest-quality organic hemp product on the market. Today, Inesa’s mom is cancer-free and enjoying a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life and Inesa is on a mission to help fulfill millions of lives across the globe.

In this episode, we explore the following:

1. What is Nesas Hemp and how does it work?
2. Can one become addicted to hemp?
3. Why is Inesa a firm believer in questioning everything?
4. Why is it Inesa's mission to help people understand how nature can positively impact their well-being?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sarah Boxx.

Now is the time to ignite the power of women in your life, and this inspired me to write "Ignite the Power of Women in Your Life: A Guide for Men." Tune in to Sarah and I's brilliant discussion as we delve into the art of empowering the women around you, the driving force behind the book, and the significance of fostering kindness in our interactions. 

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David is an American-British dual national and retired ‘ordained’ minister/pastor in three countries. He is a former adviser to NATO on military downsizing and re-skilling of 100k officers and family members in the post-Soviet Union era. He has more than 30 years of international experience in 40+ countries as a consultant and at a senior strategic executive, middle management, and operational level with several global Fortune 125/250/500 companies. He is a former Global Program Director for MA-level development of leaders from 45 countries with the Christian Charity and Humanitarian Agency, World Vision International. He is now an Organizational Development, Talent Management, and Training, Consultant, Master Trainer, and Executive Coach, and well-known conference speaker and a published author. He shares widely on business ethics and values impactful HR and truly Investing in People.

McCluen-Martin Associates LLC is a global influencer and values-driven culture builder focused on helping organisations invest fully in their people and achieve world-class status. National culturally sensitive and attuned, we strive to help make organisations healthy and ‘whole’ by supporting its leaders to lead with authenticity, transparency, and with ‘servant leader’ hearts. We do this through unique strategic HR consulting, executive coaching, and highly experiential training – at all levels – that not only changes the culture for the better but also results in measurable and sustainable ROI. We help organisations identify, unlock, develop, and use talent to the full. The ultimate goal is to help people find meaning, purpose, and direction for their careers and lives.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. Why it's important to believe in something bigger than ourselves.
2. How to find the right fit for ourselves between our development and ability and the needs of the marketplace.
3. What is the most important habit we can establish within our self-leadership?
4. Why David is of the opinion that people don't read the Bible but they read people.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Fabiola Lopez is a highly skilled clinical hypnotherapist and a compassionate trauma-informed coach, known for her holistic approach to healing. With a deep understanding of the human mind and emotions, she integrates various therapeutic modalities to provide a comprehensive and personalized experience for her clients. In addition to her therapeutic work, Fabiola is also an accomplished author and creator. Her transformative workbook/journal, "My First Journal: Healing The Inner Child," has gained widespread recognition for its profound insights and practical exercises to heal past wounds and cultivate self-love. Available on Amazon, this journal serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and inner healing. Passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, Fabiola has also launched her own mental health apparel line. She aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a safe space for individuals to openly discuss their mental health challenges.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

 1. Why we must work on our inner child.

 2. How do we go about working on our inner child? 

 3. How does hypnotherapy really work?

 4. How can we move from unconscious awareness to conscious awareness?

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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A sought-after leadership expert and executive coach, Marisa Murray is a three-time Amazon best-selling author of Work Smart, Iterate! and Blind Spots. She is also a contributing author to the USA Today bestseller The Younger Self Letters. CEO and founder of Leaderley International, and a TEDx speaker, Marisa has made it her mission to help people uncover their blind spots and achieve their full potential. Her revelation that “Blind Spots are the Key to Breakthroughs” led her to launch an AI-powered application FeedbackFriend.ai to enable everyone to get the feedback they need to address their development areas, better leverage their strengths and unleash performance. Marisa began her career as an Engineer, then Management Consultant and Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell before founding Leaderley International. Leaderley is now an award-winning organization including being recognized as one of the Top 10 Emerging Executive Coaching Companies for 2023 by Manage HR magazine and on the Brainz 500 Global list of Influential Leaders.

In this episode, we discover the following:

  1. Why leading change is important.

  2. How can we influence our teams better as leaders?

  3. Why alignment is key in leadership. 

  4. The power of preparing, planning, and predicting.

  5. How to self-comfort when we feel isolated in our work.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Nadine Keller is the founder and CEO of Precision Sales Coaching, a thriving 7-figure company that has helped thousands of F100 C-suite executives, sales professionals, and marketing leaders enhance their performance. Drawing on deep insights gained into how people buy, Nadine is a strong advocate for embracing the "softer side of sales." Today, Nadine and her team have redirected their focus towards helping women entrepreneurs grow their businesses so they can enjoy the financial freedom they desire. Nadine's expertise has been featured in Forbes, INC, and her book "Make It All About Them!” Away from the office, you'll often find Nadine walking the tranquil wooded trails in Connecticut with Wiley, her loyal Goldendoodle, adventuring with her grown sons, or enjoying the serenity of a good book in a cozy chair.

In this episode, we will explore the following:

1. How to become an authority in our niche.
2. How to achieve a better work/life balance.
3. How tough moments in life can serve as catalysts.
4. Why it's important to celebrate small wins.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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Ken Pierce is a board-certified clinical psychologist and CEO of The Pierce Institute of Psychology Inc. He has authored many psychological works including seven books and 400 case study web posts. Ken is considered a human behaviour expert having worked in business, education, and private practice for over 40 years. He has served thousands of people of all ages from a diverse spectrum of life challenges. This group includes executives, teams, organizations, individuals, couples, and families. He has served on the faculty of two post-secondary institutions, Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1. How to better control our thinking.

  2. Why does clinical psychology’s future align itself with other sciences?

  3. How we are all narcissistic. 

  4. How to improve the relationship with yourself.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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With a zest for life and a love for learning, Krumma is not your average leadership coach. Her journey, native to the raw and beautiful landscapes of Iceland, has taken her across the bustling cities of Europe and the dynamic corporate environments of the United States. Based in the inner suburbs of Paris, Krumma is crafting a new narrative for leadership development focusing on creating a real harmony between performance and multidimensional wellbeing. Krumma´s expertise extends beyond her years, encompassing over 20 years of international hospitality operations and management, training, coaching, and mentoring. Yet, she cherishes a heartfelt commitment to individual growth and team dynamics, blending professional prowess with a genuine desire to uplift those she works with. It’s not by coincidence that ‘Love of Learning’ ranks among her top strengths, complemented by an unwavering sense of fairness and zest.

In this episode, we discover the following: 

  1. How to increase self-awareness and evolve to self-observation.

  2. How to be MORE while doing less.

  3. Understanding how our feelings drive our behavior. 

  4. The importance of shifting from happiness to meaningfulness.

With podcast host: Mark Sephton

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