In Conversation - Seth Kopald Top Five Tips For Living A Self-Led Life

“We are the centre of our world, and that whatever we do, our world is going to reflect. So therefore, it my world, we need to look at our world and see how it is.” Jill Robin Payne Top Five Tips For Swiping Right On Connection In The Digital Age1.      Find fun and have a win-win mindset.2.      Timing and position are important in conversations.3.      Be aware of speed and language differences.4.      Recognize that you are always busy and prioritize self-care.5.      Practice self-reflection using the "map of reflection" to understand how your inner state reflects in your relationships. TIME STAMP SUMMARY02:19 Day to day fun is importance06:41 Taking a step back to gain a better perspective on the situation.10:09 The importance of being authentic and genuine in interactions.12:42 Understanding how your inner state reflects in your relationships. Where to find Jill?Website                             https://jillrobinpayne.com/ LinkedIn                            https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-robin-payne/  Jill Robin Payne BioJill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy and a master’s degree in clinical/counselling psychology. She is a seasoned social psychotherapist and a former adjunct professor of behaviour modification, holding dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counsellor Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counsellor, and is certified in EAGALA equine therapy. As a communication expert, Jill developed Bempathy®, a unique reciprocal communication approach that blends banter and empathy to foster authentic connections. A sought-after speaker and author, she shares insights on mental health and communication across national and local media platforms and is renowned for her transformative strategies that enhance relationship dynamics both personally and professionally.

“So if you pause and just get curious and say, Wait a minute, what's happening in my body? I'm feeling tense. I feel like I even want to fight like, maybe verbally. Some people might want to fight physically. But if you could pause in that moment and just notice what's happening and even ask yourself, like, who's like, what's happening here? Who's here.” Seth Kopald Top 5 Tips for Living a Self-Led Life 1. Realize that most of our emotions out our parts 2. Our parts invite parts in others3. When we are more Self-led others around us can too4. Pause when we are activated, and sense which part is here. 5. Speak for your parts, not from them.  TIME STAMP SUMMARY00:58  The concept of parts in internal family systems 06:34  Seth explains the difference between purposeful communication and agenda-driven communication, using examples of effective and ineffective sales interactions.12:04 The importance of being aware of parts and speaking respectfully to maintain smooth relationships.15:30 Speaking for your parts not from them  Where to find Seth?Website                            https://www.sethkopald.com/ LinkedIn                           https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethkopald  Seth Kopald BioSeth Kopald is a certified, level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner. He holds a PhD in Organization Management with a Specialization in Leadership and a Masters in Education. Seth is an experienced IFS training Program Assistant for Levels 1, 2, and 3. He has also been on Dick Schwartz’s staff for multiple retreats and Seth facilitates his own retreats and workshops. Seth is the author of the book Self-Led and his specialties include Self-led Parenting, Leadership, Parts Art, Spirituality, and creating spaces where people's parts feel safe and understood.

“You have value right now. They are valuable right now, not when they get a degree, not after they take a class. They are valuable right now. And it is building that confidence, that entrepreneurial confidence, to not wait for someone to tell you when you have value, you have value.” Glen Dunzweiler Top Five Tips For Students 1. Know that you have value. 2.  Know that you are good enough RIGHT now3.  Find the joy that you can give that people find valuable.4.  Focus on problem solving and adding value5.  Keep your head UP and work hard. TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:56 Building entrepreneurial confidence is crucial.04:09 Distinction between an employee mindset of waiting to be told your value versus an entrepreneurial mindset of identifying and communicating your own value.12:58 "Keep your head up and work hard" - looking for opportunities to scale passive income and build a team.0:15:47 Explanation of the conflict between "an honest day's pay for an honest day's work" and "work smarter, not harder." Where to find Glen?Website                           https://glendunzweiler.com/ LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-dunzweilergdp Glen Dunzweiler Bio Glen Dunzweiler is the creator of the documentary “yHomeless?” (on Amazon Prime) and the books Things I’ve Learned From The Homeless and A Degree in Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills for Students. He produces a vodcast titled “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler” (on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify) and has won awards for producing and directing both a music video for the song “We Should Do This Again” by Ken Newman and his own animated film short “The Bag”.He taught in entertainment production at universities for 11 years (UNLV, UCR, and CSUSB) and then, in 2015, moved to LA to focus on business.He is currently developing the biopic titled “Deuce” and has a business as a video coach. Glen both makes ‘stuff’ and he teaches people how to make ‘stuff’. He loves telling stories and runs a storytelling event in Los Angeles titled FRANK: Honest Stories. No Rules. His TEDX "Small Business Homeless" looks to inspire people to think differently about helping their communities and his mission is to grow people into spiritual, strategic, and financial wealth one story at a time.

“Now what scientists are beginning to think, is that consciousness out there in an ever-present quantum field that we interact with every day. We either pull information down for us to live and grow by, or we provide information up into the quantum cloud.” Dr Toper Taylor Top Five Tips For Living In the Quantum Field1.  Everything and everyone is made of energy and particles 2.  We are all interconnected with each other 3.  Every thought we have is a burst of energy that has an impact 4.  Train your mind to think positively and receive positive energy 5.  Energy sent as a positive intention from one person to another can be profoundly impactful TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:46 Interconnected nature of energy, particles and consciousness dating back to the Big Bang07:37 The Impact of directed positive intentions13:01 The power and influence of positive versus negative mental states and energies24:39  Intentional focus to drive innovation and discovery Where to find Toper?Website                   www.mediadisrupted.comLinkedIn                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/topertaylor  Dr Toper Taylor Bio Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman.  In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team.  There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement.Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids’ educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce.  The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle.  He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital.Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development.  He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President’s Volunteer Award.This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California

“When you have all these different orbs and these different layers, you have those of your team, and then you have those of just your outside team, which could include your suppliers, vendors and such, you know, a virtual assistant, whoever is providing you services that help you do your things that are similar to what your team is. And then outside of that is actually your competitors or your collaborators. And you know what? What I like to think about is actually you can think about your competitors as being a big threat, but if you could actually somehow get your ideas to think that using your competitors to be a collaborator actually would be more beneficial.” John Taylor McEntire Top Five Tips Revolutionizing Leadership To Empower Diverse, Innovative Teams1.      Building effective innovation ecosystems2.      Implementing cross-cultural leadership strategies3.      Fostering authentic and inclusive organizational cultures4.      Leveraging diversity for business growth5.      "Applying the S.Y.N.C. Method™ for organizational success"  TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:45 Importance of understanding interconnected layers of stakeholders06:39 Adaptability and empathy when managing teams with varied cultural backgrounds14:59 Inclusive hiring practices and creating an atmosphere for diverse voices20:00 Personal growth, authentic leadership and seamless integration of new skills Where to find John?Website                              https://mutualprosperity.com/ LinkedIn                             https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntaylormcentire  John Taylor McEntire Bio John Taylor McEntire is a global innovation ecosystem architect and the creator of the S.Y.N.C. Method™. With over three decades of experience spanning 40+ countries, John has been instrumental in shaping innovation landscapes from the U.S. Midwest to the Middle East. As the founder of Mutual Prosperity, he empowers organizations to achieve their full potential by designing highly effective innovation ecosystems that drive both economic and social impact. John's unique approach blends Eastern consensus-building strategies with Western innovation principles, honed through his diverse experiences living and working in the US, Japan, Taiwan, and Qatar. A bestselling author and certified success principles trainer, John brings a wealth of knowledge in cross-cultural leadership, technology transfer, and inclusive organizational culture. His expertise in building bridges between academia, industry, and government has resulted in over 300 technology licenses and the launch of numerous successful startups. Join us as John shares his top 5 strategies for syncing success in today's global innovation economy  

“If you can structure what you say to match how the brain is going to naturally process it. Suddenly, understanding of that communication goes up, which is the goal of communication.”  Rich Carr Top Five Tips For Cognitive Influence in Communication 1.   Align with Brain Processing 2.  Create Psychological Safety 3.  Engaging multiple senses 4.  Keeping it simple (KISS Principle) 5.  Encouraging active application  TIME STAMP SUMMARY 02:15 The importance of structuring communication to match how the brain naturally processes information. 08:10 He emphasizes that being in a positive mood, such as happiness or joy, makes the brain more receptive to new information. 15:24 He explains that effective communication should focus on no more than two key points to ensure retention. 20:01 The importance of creating a collaborative environment where participants feel safe to share their thoughts and make sense of the information.  Where to find Rich? Website             https://www.braincentricdesign.com LinkedIn            https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrknowledge/  Rich Carr Bio Rich Carr stands at the forefront of redefining cognitive brain training, with a distinguished background in Mass Media and Mass Communications, military service, and notable contributions as Paul Allen's Director of Digital Media. As a prolific writer and sought-after speaker, Carr seamlessly integrates various communication channels to achieve unparalleled market engagement. Check Rich out at his website: https://www.braincentricdesign.com and get social with Rich on YouTube and Linkedin! 

“The last thing that I'll say, and this is where I put a lot of pressure on myself as a founder, I put that same pressure on any founders listening, or if you sit in the sales or marketing seat, and it's this, you have to know, what are the pains and the barriers that your prospects are trying to overcome, what is it that they want to be educated on. And most importantly, what is it that you can teach? What is it that your audience wants to learn from you, and anyone, especially that's in B to B, if you can crack that nut, you can be really, really successful on LinkedIn.” Colin Hirdman Top Five Tips For Growing Your Network, Leads And Sales Through LinkedIn1.   Adopt the right philosophy 2.  Build the right audiences 3.  Activate your audience 4.  Implement a drip message campaign 5.  Leverage LinkedIn live streams TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:28 Being authentic and genuine, having an educational mindset, and being willing to experiment06:39 Generating organic content on LinkedIn is extremely important11:32 Connections on LinkedIn, the benefits of mutuals and when to cancel a connection request16:10 LinkedIn live streams are an important tool for continuing the relationships  Where to find Colin?Website               https://www.rainmakergrows.com/ LinkedIn               www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman  Colin Hirdman Bio Since starting my first company a week after graduating from college, I realized I have a passion for creativity, new ideas and the challenge that start-ups provide. Currently focused on Rainmaker (https://rainmakergrows.com) and helping founders, sales executives, business coaches, etc. grow their network, leads, and sales through LinkedIn.I also volunteer and sit on the board of the MN Blockchain Initiative(https://www.mnblockchain.org/).

“Good innovation happens iteratively, not with a splash and bang.”Nick Jain Top Five Tips For Innovating In Large Organizations1.      Focus on running small experiments and collecting data2.      Ensure your innovation efforts align with your organization's objectives3.      Create cross-functional teams4.      Create a culture and incentive structure that encourages innovation5.      Provide the right tools and technology to enable innovation. TIME STAMP SUMMARY02:18 Importance of a good approach vs a big risky initiative 06:26 Innovative efforts linked to the company’s core priorities and goals11:53 The 4G Framework of Incentives1640: Providing the right tools and technology is a crucial part in innovation Where to find Nick Website                          https://ideascale.com/ LinkedIn                         https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjain/  Nick Jain Bio Nick Jain is the CEO of IdeaScale, the world’s largest innovation SaaS company. Known for his commitment to high-quality products, he has dramatically reduced software bugs and boosted customer satisfaction.Nick’s journey is one of resilience. Raised in India by a single grandmother, he excelled academically, graduating at the top of his class at Harvard Business School and summa cum laude from Dartmouth with a triple major in math, physics, and economics. His career includes leading companies in trucking, men's fashion and software, as well as working at top investment firms like Bain Capital.An evangelist for AI adoption, Nick championed the use of large language models at IdeaScale well before the AI hype cycle began. He pushed for generative AI technologies to be adopted by sales, product designers, and even software engineers, well before such adoption became mainstream.Outside of work, Nick enjoys poker, running, listening to battle rap, and traveling. He’s also an avid reader, currently tackling “Moby Dick” and the fantasy novel “Lyorn.”

“To discipline yourself is to manage yourself, and you only manage that which you don't trust. If you've ever been managed in a workplace scenario, you've made a mistake in the past, oversight has come down hard on you and gone look, based on your past performance, we can't give you as much rope as we did before, so what we're going to do is restrict you, and we're going to get productivity out of you by managing you. And if you've ever had that happen, you kind of understand it, but it is always unfair and it is always a misunderstanding.”Jaemin Frazer Top Five Tips For Upgrading From Self-discipline to self-permission 1. Accept that self-discipline is to manage yourself from a place of mistrust2. Learn how to rebuild trust with yourself3. Deal with your neediness4. Review all the games you are involved in5. Create winning avatars for each game you want to winTIME STAMP SUMMARY03:30 How self-discipline is often rooted in a fundamental mistrust of ourselves08:00 Examining past mistakes and misunderstandings is key to mending this vital relationship.15:00 Transformative power of internalizing validation and approval23:00 Channelling into an avatar allows you to know your purpose Where to find Jaemin?Website                           https://jaeminfrazer.com/ LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeminfrazer  Jaemin Frazer BioJaemin is an award-winning life coach and author. He is the founder of The Insecurity Project and specializes in helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners eradicate insecurity so they can show up to life unhindered by doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. He is widely recognized as one of Australia's best personal development coaches and a leading voice globally on the subject of personal insecurity.Jaemin’s books include: ·  Unhindered - The Seven Essential Practices for Overcoming Insecurity, ·  Elegantly Simple Solutions to Complex People Problems, ·  Leverage – How to change the people you love for all the right reasons and get the relationships you deserve, and The One Minute Coach, based on the popular ‘One-minute coach’ radio segment heard by over 750,000 listeners daily. And the brand new “The Self-Permission Method. How to succeed in life without using self-discipline” Jaemin is a dynamic speaker who skilfully blends a lifetime of experience in leadership and coaching with his passion for human behavioural science and peak performance. His pragmatic and direct approach to vulnerable subjects about mental health and wellbeing are a breath of fresh air and his work is known for producing lasting results.   With over 15,000 coaching hours under his belt, he is able to draw from a deep and rich source of lived experience, helping ambitious people improve the quality of their life in the areas that matter most. -- 

“The key is finding ways that collaboration can benefit all parties and lead to greater sustainability impact than any one organization could achieve alone.“  The Top 5 Tips for Embedding Sustainability in Your Business Strategy1. Confidence 2. Commitment 3. Consistency 4. Courage5. Collaboration TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:07  Understanding the global issues that affect sustainability.06:39  Why maintaining frameworks is a major key.13:25  Taking accountability for your role in the damage.18:00  Community is important in achieving sustainability.  Where to find Lee?Website                        https://www.leestewart.com.au/ LinkedIn                       https://www.linkedin.com/in/leestewart/  Lee Stewart Bio I am one of the very few sustainability consultants who has over 20 years' experience including working for billion-dollar multinational companies. I am now on a mission to help others and support businesses to become a force for good whilst also being profitable. Below is my book preface on "Why I Wrote How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy." Many individuals can go through their entire professional career without discovering their true purpose. After years of working, they may reflect on their accomplishments and question if it was all worthwhile. Did their work solely focus on increasing profits for their company by selling more products or services? What if they had found a way to leverage their expertise and knowledge to benefit society and the environment earlier in their career? By understanding your "why", you can harness a powerful tool that keeps you motivated and on track during challenging times. Personally, I have spent years refining my purpose, and it ultimately comes down to having a greater sense of meaning in my work. My purpose is twofold: to provide financial security for my family and to make a positive impact on the world. Despite many moments of doubt and uncertainty, where I questioned if my work was just greenwashing or focused on profits over sustainability, I have consistently strived to improve sustainability outcomes in every role I have held. Over time, my "why" has evolved, and now, as a father of three, I am more determined than ever to make a difference in the world. Understanding the bigger picture and the role I can play in creating a better future is a powerful driver that keeps me focused and motivated to succeed. Drawing from my own journey through the trials and triumphs of global corporate roles, this book, How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy, is born from the bruises, frustrations, and burnout. It's more than a guidebook. It’s my obsession to help individuals seek deeper meaning in their careers and to enlighten businesses on the practical steps to seize the sustainability opportunity of our time.