Laughter Heals
Laughter heals wounds. Especially, emotional wounds. Some of the deepest wounds stem from the feeling that you are an outsider, a person who does not belong.
Today’s guest, Hal Eisen, is a charming, handsome, loving, funny human being. He is a gift for making people laugh and feel really good. It’s a double edged gift.
You laugh at his wicked sense of humor; and you laugh at his laugh. Yes, Hal has a contagious laugh.
He is an actor and a designer. He tells us in the podcast that his theatre friends have asked him not to let them know when he is in the audience of a play they are in.
Why? Because, if it is a comedy, and they don’t hear Hal’s laugh, they will be disappointed. If it is a drama, and they hear his laugh, they will be disappointed. That’s what you call a lose, lose situation.
You will be moved by the journey Hall takes you on in this interview. You’ll discover how and why laughter became his powerful survival tool.
I’ll guess that most of us have at some time in our lives felt unwanted, cast aside, not knowing where we belong. That is scary and painful. The feeling of being an outsider has triggered many suicides.
Hal is no stranger to the outsider’s pain. You’ll love the way he used laughter to heal his wounds.
You’ll be inspired by the way Hal gradually changed his story and his life. He was considered the ugly duckling in high school. He was humiliated and abused.
That phase of his life was the before portrait that contrasts strongly with the after portrait of a good looking, creative, sharp man about town.
You will also learn about the empowering “it get’s better” campaign that helps people reclaim their dignity and saves lives.
It’s interesting that Hal is passionate about his design work with his partner, Andrew, in the Bottecchia Artistic Group. They specialize in residential and commercial makeovers. Sounds like writing a new story over and over again.
This is the kind of story we all need to hear. We are enriched by the feelings it awakens in us. We are uplifted by the gift of laughter that heals wounds.
BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST
Not My Father’s Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
HAL’S FAVORITE QUOTE
“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.” – Spoken by Polonius in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” – Act I – Scene 3
CONTACT HAL
hal@bottechhiagroup.com
Own Your Power
A WOMAN CLAIMS HER LIFE
What does it mean to own your power? This podcast will answer that question and inspire you to live the life you deserve and not settle for anything less.
Today’s guest is Edna Keep, an ordinary woman who accomplished extraordinary things by by having the courage to live her dream.
Edna’s dream was to stop struggling as a single mom living in subsidized housing. She set her mind to it, and she did it.
Next, she wanted to create wealth for her and her family. She did it.
Today, she continues to expand her wealth and coaches others to live independent lives of abundance.
Anyone can accomplish what Edna Keep has accomplished – if they are willing to step into and through their fears.
Edna has created wealth through real estate investing. That takes guts. The first time you face a six figure buying decision, fear will rear its ugly head.
Edna conquered that fear. Even before she made her first real estate purchase, she chose to invest in Robert Kiyosaki’s intense real estate investment training. The cost? Almost $40,000.
High ticket courses like that one trigger a crippling fear of loss in many people, and they run for cover. Edna walked right into the face of that fear and won.
You will learn the mindset that leads to enormous wealth when you listen to Edna. You will gain the confidence that you can be, do, or have anything you want.
Plus, you will learn how to create your fortune using other people’s money.
Edna’s passion, courage, and insights will give you the exact formula to change your story and change your life.
BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Why “A” Students Work for “C” Students and “B” Students Work for the Government by Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
EDNA’S FAVORITE QUOTE
“Income seldom exceeds personal development.” – Jim Rohn
CONTACT EDNA
Secret Word
SECRET WORD
Most people are not aware of the power of words.
The funny thing is that if you ask them if they understand the awesome power of words, they will immediately say yes. They’re not lying; they just think they know how powerful words are.
They’ve heard statements like, “the pen is mightier than the sword,” and they assume they know that even a single word can powerfully affect your life, for better, or for worse.
In this episode about a secret word that changed a man forever you will learn why many people, perhaps even you, are terrified of public speaking. You’ll learn the danger of the three simple words, “I am not.”
You will discover an ancient word that you will want to remember, repeat, and practice because it will enrich your life.
One of the most valuable gems in this podcast is a simple profound promise that will empower you and bring you joy the moment you make it your own.
Join me on this brief adventure that takes us to Vienna at Christmastime where a chance encounter uncovers a secret word that holds the power to transform lives.
BOOK IN THIS PODCAST
Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words by Kevin Hall
QUOTE IN THIS PODCAST
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
Choice Is Power
How can you step into leadership? First, you must learn to lead yourself; only then, can you lead others.
The most effective leaders do not lead by coercion or force. They lead by example; they inspire people to follow them.
Willard Barth is a strong effective leader. He developed his leadership in the front lines of life and business.
He fought personal demons and conquered them. He endured hardship that could have broken him and driven him to play the victim. He became a warrior sage instead.
Warrior sage is not an easily earned title. It isn’t won in the classroom. It’s one of the spoils of war on the battlefield of personal growth.
It is won by having the courage to choose one hundred percent responsibility. When you do that, you own your strengths and your weaknesses, your victories and defeats.
This interview with Willard Barth is for you if you want to learn valuable lessons about leadership, growth, and transformation.
Join us. I promise you enrichment and entertainment.
BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST
The Anatomy of Transformation by Willard Barth
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch
Extreme Ownership: How Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
WILLARD’S FAVORITE QUOTE
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch
CONTACT WILLARD
www.WillardBarthEnterprises.com
www.TaotBook.com – FREE copy of “The Anatomy of Transformation.”
Unlocking Leadership
THE MUSIC OF LEADERSHIP
What is leadership? What does a leader look like? Those are loaded questions. There will be as many answers as there are people who read this.
Today’s guest, Yigal Adato, is a passionate, committed leader who helps business people discover and step into their own authentic leadership.
He earned the right to teach leadership by walking his own talk, by holding himself accountable to high standards fro living, and by taking 100% responsibility for his actions and his results.
His journey is fascinating. His core passion is music. He sings and performs on stage, and he even had his own rock group, F.o.N. They opened Woodstock ’99 on the Emerging Artist Stage. His love of music and theatrical performance enrich his public speaking and leadership training today.
You’ll relate to his story about overcoming extreme negative self talk when he was a broke musician, then reinventing himself as an emerging entrepreneur.
You will learn one of the most original definitions of leadership from Yigal. It may not be what you think. He’ll inspire you with his vision of a true leader as a full healthy human being. A person who has enriching relationships, self respect, and the ability to contribute to the world as well as create wealth.
Yigal Adato is a pleasure to listen to, not only for his wisdom and knowledge, but for his ability to engage you with entertaining stories.
Join us for this animated conversation that will expand your mind, elevate your emotions, and leave you with a smile on your face.
BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
The Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping
CONTACT IGAL
Twitter @yigaladato