This week's episode 👉:  https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Some people fear the thought of being an entrepreneur. We daydream of being our own boss and running our own business, but we just can't let go of our jobs still. Leslie Zann, the author of "Outrageous Achievements" that became #1 NY Times Bestseller in 20 hours, is going to tell us something mind-blowing! Hear this out: there's nothing wrong with your skillset, but the problem is in your mindset! Leslie shares with us the psychology behind the real reason people are afraid to sell and be entrepreneurs. For every Passion Accomplisher out there who wants to sell their expertise to the next level effectively, you have to tune in on this one! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Selling vs. fearing (03:01) Get rid of your limitations (07:36) The two types of core values (12:18) Leverage your job for thought leadership (18:02) Work harder on yourself (23:12) Be broken, but not beaten (25:14) Get Leslie's best-selling book (29:21) Connect with Leslie (34:11) Additional resources Follow Leslie: web: lesliezann.com IG: leslie-zann FB: lesliezannconsulting Get her #1 NY Times Bestseller book, Outrageous Achievement here. Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Be notified when we have a new episode by joining our Passion Accomplished Journal here: www.PassionPodcast.com/email

This week's episode 👉:  https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Have you ever thought of quitting your job? Do you want to transition yourself from the corporate world to self-employment? So many people are enticed by the idea of having the liberty to control their time and their lifestyles. But we all know that jumping into self-employment is never a light decision to make. The market is huge and your passion is real - but how do you know for sure that self-employment is right for you? Before you finally decide on quitting your job, I urge you to take a moment and pause. Take a look at this checklist from Jeffrey Shaw, author of "The Self-Employed Life" and "Lingo." Jeffrey has immersed himself in the self-employment scene and is the best guy to ask about it! Find out if you're about to pick the right path, Passion Accomplishers! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Why listen to Jeffrey Shaw (02:32) Is self-employment for you? (05:34) Meaning or marketability? (10:14) The self-employment ecosystem (14:33) Hug Marketing (20:16) The power of daily habits (26:45) Coaching with Jeffrey (31:42) How Jeffrey want people to remember him (37:15) Follow Jeffrey (38:06) Additional resources Follow Jeffrey Shaw: https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/ https://www.amazon.com/Self-Employed-Life-Development-Strategies-Sustainable/dp/1774580047 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-self-employed-life/id891146236 Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Be notified when we have a new episode by joining our Passion Accomplished Journal here: www.PassionPodcast.com/email

This week's episode 👉: https://www.passionpodcast.com/⁣ ⁣ "Time management is a mistake" - this is a statement that sounds strange and even polarizing to most people. It becomes twice as surprising to hear from someone already high up on the corporate ladder - Ferose V.R.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, Ferose V.R. talks about how time management is a big misconception. He teaches a brand new perception of success that could boost your way to thought leadership. Find out what you might be doing wrong by tuning in!⁣ ⁣ Key points discussed⁣ ⁣ Intro (00:00)⁣ Getting to know Ferose V.R. (03:12)⁣ Time management is a mistake (05:38)⁣ Getting rid of negativity (07:55)⁣ Connect and get out of the way (12:48)⁣ Giving with pure intentions (17:45)⁣ Lose your ego (20:25)⁣ Learning enough (24:08)⁣ Everyone is good at something (26:37)⁣ The invisible majority (28:42)⁣ ⁣ Additional resources⁣ ⁣ Follow Ferose V.R.:⁣ ⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferosevr/⁣ https://twitter.com/VRFerose⁣ https://ferosevr.com/⁣ https://everyoneisgoodatsomething.com/⁣ ⁣ Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/⁣ ⁣ Be notified when we have a new episode by joining our Passion Accomplished Journal here: www.PassionPodcast.com/email⁣

This week's episode 👉:  https://www.passionpodcast.com/ If you want to become a thought leader in the future, start with defining your identity statement. It doesn't have to be lengthy or special, it only has to be real and aligned to who you truly want to become. Let me share with you four steps to creating your identity statement! With these easy steps, you can have the clarity and consistency you need to become a successful thought leader. Key points discussed Intro (00:00) What is your next step? (01:10) Your identity statement (03:20) Imagine your future self (06:05) Bottom line (11:09) Additional resources Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Be notified when we have a new episode by joining our Passion Accomplished Journal here: www.PassionPodcast.com/email

This week's episode 👉: https://www.passionpodcast.com/ If you have ever spoken to strangers by ordering food at a restaurant, paying for groceries, or doing transactions at the bank - then it means you actually have more confidence in there than you only think. What if I told you that you do not have stage fright, but you're afraid of stage judgment? Tyler Foley, best-selling author of "The Power of Speaking Naked," is here to join us for a special episode about conquering our fears in public speaking. Learn how to extract the most significant parts of your story and put it out there in a way that will effectively resonate with your audience! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) 3 ways to quick wins (02:36) Getting to know Tyler Foley (04:34) Significant VS Interesting (10:45) Don't entertain - compel (14:09) Kicking out stage fright (19:11) Soul-searching (23:08) Humor: To mix or not to mix? (30:14) The power to speak naked (34:09) Bottom line (38:05) Additional resources Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Be notified when we have a new episode by joining our Passion Accomplished Journal here: https://www.PassionPodcast.com/email

👉 Learn more at: https://www.passionpodcast.com/⁣ ⁣ Just when you have decided to start your path to being a thought leader, there is one person whose response can either boost your way up or ruin everything and discourage you - your boss.⁣ ⁣ One of my listeners sent me a question that caught my eye - Johnny from Chicago has a twenty-year career as a financial advisor and portfolio manager. Fueled by the content he's been hearing from Passion Accomplished, his desire to put himself out there has grown stronger, but his plans keep being thwarted by company rules and regulations.⁣ ⁣ Join me in this episode as I talk about important tips you can follow to start putting yourself out there without having to hide it from your entire department!⁣ ⁣ Key points discussed⁣ ⁣ Intro (00:00)⁣ Stop the excuses (02:05)⁣ Tips on putting yourself out (05:57)⁣ Getting connected to the right people (11:42)⁣ Follow me (14:05)⁣ ⁣ Additional resources⁣ ⁣ Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/⁣ ⁣

👉 Learn more at:  https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Happiness as a goal is not a new idea. But how come so many people still struggle to find joy in their lives, especially in their workplace? No one chooses to be unhappy, but what if your current circumstances keep you from ever being happy - such as a terror boss, a toxic workplace, or a job you simply hate doing? Join us in this episode with Mike Duffy, the CEO of Happiness Wealth Management. Unlike most one-sided mindsets about money or happiness, Mike encourages us to be wealthy by being happy. You should never have to choose between wealth and happiness because you have the power to choose both! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Three key points to happiness (01:41) Mike Duffy and his happy mission (03:15) Happiness in the workplace (06:54) Happiness VS duty (11:50) Get an accountability partner (14:00) The hall of happiness (19:56) Love, incredible joy, and happiness (23:15) Additional resources Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Follow Mike and his team here 👉  Meet Our Wealth Management Team | Happiness Wealth (happinesswealthmanagement.com) Get Mike's book here 👉 The Happiness Book: A Positive Guide To Happiness!: Duffy, Mike: 9780692815519: Amazon.com: Books

Negotiating sounds like a very difficult thing to do, especially when you link it with kidnapping and hostaging. But how can this skill help you in your career or in any arena of your life? Chris Voss, world-renowned negotiating expert and author of "Never Split The Difference," tells us that negotiations are relevant to your career and imperative in your life.    You're in for a treat because this podcast is filled with Chris' remarkable insights on how negotiations can turn your story and career around. Quick warning: After tuning in to this episode, your negotiation skills will start turning and they will be turning fast!   Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Clarity is key (05:44) Stop negotiating for money (07:29) Negotiate for opportunities outside (09:20) Getting to know Chris Voss (11:22) Quit yourself to happiness (15:01) Fighting fear and managing yourself (18"05) Learning the process (23:13) Never split the difference (25:50) Start by listening (32:22) The power of silence (36:56) The late-night DJ FM voice (38:09) The Brooklyn Bank Robbery (40:30) Connect with Chris (44:02) Additional resources Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Follow Chris Voss 👉 Chris Voss - Black Swan (blackswanltd.com) Get Chris' book - Amazon.com: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It eBook : Voss, Chris, Raz, Tahl: Kindle Store

👉 Learn more at:  https://www.passionpodcast.com/ A lifetime doesn't need a pandemic to experience rock bottom. Just as there are times of joy and success for you, there are also dark days that drag you down deeper than you think you can only bear. Everybody's journey goes downhill at some point, but you were never meant to stay at the bottom. This is where faith is crucial - it makes the journey bearable and possible to cross. It can turn troubles into opportunities and disappointments into blessings. But how exactly does this apply to the corporate world? Join me and Kimberly S. Reed as we talk about how faith can turn your career into the next level! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Search for the significance in the challenges (02:16) Faith has two directions (03:14) The power of visualization (05:31) Getting to know Kimberly Reed (08:50) Faith in times of trouble (12:34) Kimberly's secret steps to courage (14:30) Faith and business (18:58) Turn your problems into blessings (22:40) Kim's book and the ten discouragement eliminators (24:40) Additional resources: Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/  Follow Kimberly here: https://www.thereeddevelopmentgroup.com/ Get Kimberly's book today: Optimists Always Win!: Moving from Defeat to Life's C-Suite: Reed MEd CDP, Kimberly S.: 9780757321054: Amazon.com: Books

For people who don't like their jobs, leaving might feel like the most natural thing to do. But for people like Alex Sanfilippo who absolutely loved working for the same company for 15 years, saying goodbye was not very easy. Lucky for him, he was able to realize first that the future he desired also relied on everything about his current job!  Join me and Alex as we talk about his courageous journey on taking a new direction. Instead of standing on ground zero, Alex was able to launch his own business using all his accumulated knowledge and strategies from his past company. Listen and get inspired by his story so you can value what you already know and leverage it for yourself in the future, just like Alex! Key points discussed Intro (00:00) Getting to know Alex Sanfilippo (05:24) Transitioning from ideas to intentions (08:54) The role of self-discipline (14:01) The bigger role of courage (18:28) Action-packed podcasts (27:06) True fulfillment over monetary desires (31:05) Follow Alex! (32:04) Additional resources Become a thought leader without quitting your job 👉 https://www.passionpodcast.com/ Listen to Alex Sanfilippo's podcast  👉 http://podmatch.com/