The Elevate Podcast

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this conversation, Robert Kaelin and Terry Weaver discuss the unique aspects of Terry's conference, The Thing. They explore the intentional simplicity of the event, the focus on authentic connections, and the importance of creating experiences that lead to meaningful conversations. They also touch on the power of reading children's books to start the day and the value of overcoming fears and imposter syndrome. Terry emphasizes the need for guides and curators in the learning process and shares how The Thing serves as a platform for people to share their messages and make a positive impact. Links: www.terryweaver.com www.thething.live PROMO CODE: PODCAST Keywords: conference, simplicity, authentic connections, experiences, conversations, children's books, fears, imposter syndrome, guides, curators, learning, messages, positive impact Takeaways The Thing conference stands out for its intentional simplicity and focus on authentic connections. Reading children's books at the start of each day brings a sense of simplicity and reminds attendees to focus on the fundamentals. Overcoming fears and imposter syndrome is crucial for personal and professional growth. Guides and curators play a vital role in helping people navigate their learning journeys. Sharing messages and making a positive impact is a powerful way to contribute to the community. The Importance of Guides and Curators in the Learning Process Sharing Messages and Making a Positive Impact at The Thing Conference "There's something so genuine and sweet about reading a children's book with a simple takeaway." "You get what you put in, in all things." "Identifying what is the real battle and what are the imaginary ones." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:48 The Unique Aspects of The Thing Conference 09:53 Overcoming Fears and Imposter Syndrome 26:28 Sharing Messages and Making a Positive Impact 30:36 Conclusion and Call to Action Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman interview Terry Weaver, a business coach and idea strategist. Terry shares his journey from being a youth pastor to working in the music industry and eventually becoming a coach and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses and finding one's superpower. Terry also discusses the power of community and the value of giving and caring for others. He invites listeners to join his community and attend his live events, The Thing, in Nashville and Orlando. Links: ⁠www.terryweaver.com⁠ ⁠www.thething.live⁠ PROMO CODE: PODCAST Keywords: business coaching, idea strategy, strengths, weaknesses, superpower, community, giving, caring, live events Takeaways Focus on your strengths and leverage them to make a difference in the world. Find a community of like-minded individuals who support and encourage you. Be generous and give without expecting anything in return. Create a narrative within your community that helps members manage fear and uncertainty. Attend live events and immerse yourself in an environment of learning and growth. The Thing: Live Events for Learning and Growth Unleashing Your Superpower: Focusing on Strengths "I realized that I was kind of the one that was doing a lot of the ghost writing for him and helping him create his brand." "One of my main roles is to be a lot like Nick Fury in the Avengers, assembling remarkable people to unleash their superpowers." "Help people discover what they're good at and give them permission to get obsessed about it." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:33 Terry's Journey: From Youth Pastor to Business Coach 06:17 The Power of Community: Giving and Caring for Others 10:16 Managing Fear and Uncertainty: Creating a Narrative 14:42 The Thing: Live Events for Learning and Growth Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman interview Jason Raitz, founder of Speak With People, about effective communication. Jason introduces the concept of 4X communication, which involves developing skills in four quadrants: speaking with people, leading with people, presenting with people, and online communication. He emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, team communication, public speaking, and online presence. Jason also shares his Clarity Box method for organizing presentations, which involves identifying keywords, understanding the audience, addressing common problems, and delivering a big idea. The conversation highlights the value of preparation and connecting with the audience. Keywords: communication, 4X communication, interpersonal skills, team communication, public speaking, online communication, Clarity Box, preparation, connecting with the audience Links: www.speakwithpeople.com Takeaways Developing effective communication skills is crucial for leadership, relationships, and personal growth. 4X communication involves developing skills in speaking with people, leading with people, presenting with people, and online communication. The Clarity Box method helps organize presentations by identifying keywords, understanding the audience, addressing common problems, and delivering a big idea. Preparation is key to successful communication, and it is important to connect with the audience by being authentic and understanding their needs. The Importance of Preparation in Communication Leading with People: Effective Team Communication "We want you to develop into a Forex communicator." "Lead out of joy, lead out of trust and power them." "You can learn some skills to present with people in a way that people will take notice." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:44 The 4X Approach to Communication 03:10 Leading with People: Effective Team Communication 03:58 Presenting with People: Tips for Public Speaking 06:02 Online Communication: Building a Healthy Online Presence 08:33 The Clarity Box Method: Organizing Effective Presentations 16:07 The Importance of Preparation and Connecting with the Audience Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Kaelin and guest Jason Raitz discuss the importance of healthy communication. Jason shares his passion for using words to encourage and bring hope to others, and how he was inspired by a rock concert at a young age. They explore the concept of having a big message that reflects your values and the culture you create. Jason emphasizes the need to speak with people, not at them, and offers practical tips for effective communication, such as asking great questions and improving listening skills. The episode concludes with the reminder that everyone's voice matters and that healthy communication can have a lasting impact. Links: www.speakwithpeople.com Keywords: communication, healthy communication, speaking with people, big message, leadership, influence, asking questions, listening skills Takeaways Healthy communication is essential for building trust and deepening connections. Asking great questions and improving listening skills are key to effective communication. Leadership is influence, and how you communicate determines the level of influence you have. Your voice matters, and your world needs to hear it. Words have a lasting impact, so choose them wisely and communicate in a healthy way. Sound Bites "If you really want to be a leader who leaves an indelible mark in your world and dare I say even the world, you've really got to elevate the importance and practice of healthy communication in your life." "Successful communication is like getting a ringer in horseshoes. You've got the message, the sender, and the receiver. Each of those rings and the horseshoe, like it's the S you got to send the information and then there's actually what you meant to say is happening and then what they hear." "One of the skills is just learning how to ask those really great questions. And if you need help with that, there's great books." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:04 Jason's Backstory and Passion for Communication 12:17 Improving Communication Skills: Asking Great Questions and Listening 16:33 Bringing Clarity to Communication: Summarizing and Confirming 23:27 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, host Robert Kaelin interviews actor Tommy Snider about the importance of communication and getting on the same page. They discuss the challenges of communication in various contexts, such as school, acting, and leadership roles. Tommy shares his experiences with miscommunication and the need for clear and concise communication. They also talk about the role of asking questions and understanding different perspectives in effective communication. The episode emphasizes the importance of good communication in leadership and personal growth. Keywords communication, leadership, miscommunication, asking questions, understanding perspectives Takeaways Good communication is essential in all aspects of life, including school, work, and personal relationships. Leadership requires effective communication and understanding how others process information. Over-communication can lead to confusion and inefficiency, while clear and concise communication is more effective. Asking questions and understanding different perspectives can improve communication and avoid misinterpretation. Recognizing and addressing communication errors is crucial for personal and professional growth. The Importance of Getting on the Same Page Challenges of Communication in Different Contexts "Good communication is essential in all aspects of life." "Being a leader has taught me a lot about communication." "Sometimes miscommunication happens because not all the information is given." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:06 The Importance of Getting on the Same Page 07:21 The Role of Clear and Concise Communication in Leadership 09:36 The Power of Asking Questions in Effective Communication 11:24 Understanding Different Perspectives for Better Communication 13:13 Recognizing and Addressing Communication Errors for Growth 15:26 Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman discuss the importance of brand and how it is an extension of who we are as business owners and leaders. They emphasize the significance of purpose in business and how it drives organizations to stay focused and resilient. The conversation then delves into the eight-point checklist for defining purpose, using Robert's business, Elements, as an example. They explore the concept of loving people well and how it is showcased in every aspect of the business. The episode concludes with a discussion on the organization's niche and the importance of simplicity in defining it.Takeaways Brand is an extension of who we are as business owners and leaders. Purpose drives organizations to stay focused and resilient. The eight-point checklist helps define and articulate purpose. Loving people well should be showcased in every aspect of the business. Simplicity is key in defining the organization's niche. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:24 The Importance of Brand 04:02Defining Purpose 05:37 The Eight-Point Checklist 06:09 Purpose of Element 07:15 Resilience and Purpose 08:03 Simplicity in Language 08:20 Defining Love People Well 09:14 The Aha Effect 10:09 Generous People 12:44 Involving Everyone 14:26 It's Not About Money 15:09 Bigger Than a Goal 16:00 Recap of the Eight-Point Checklist 18:39 Simplifying Your Niche 19:21 Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman interview Tammy Fink, author of The Wow Factor, about the importance of creating meaningful and memorable connections with clients. Tammy emphasizes the need to make every connection point with clients meaningful and memorable, regardless of the size of the business. She shares examples of how businesses can use personalized gifts and experiences to build strong relationships with their clients. Tammy also discusses the challenges businesses face in connecting with their audience and provides tips for finding unique ideas to create a wow factor. The episode concludes with Tammy encouraging businesses to inspire, motivate, and celebrate their clients to increase client retention and revenue. Takeaways Make every connection point with clients meaningful and memorable. Personalize gifts and experiences to build strong relationships with clients. Understand the challenges businesses face in connecting with their audience. Find unique ideas to create a wow factor and stand out from competitors. Inspire, motivate, and celebrate clients to increase client retention and revenue. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:15Tammy Fink and the Wow Factor 03:01 Writing The Wow Factor 06:05 Increasing Revenue and Retention 07:31 Connection Points in the Customer Journey 10:21 Loving People and Building Relationships 13:27 Finding Ideas for the Wow Factor 15:06 Creating a Wow Factor in Challenging Industries 19:14 Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Jan McDonald discusses the challenges faced during COVID and the shift to online coaching. She emphasizes the importance of realizing the need for a coach and the value they provide. Jan shares her experiences with online training and engaging participants. She also talks about transitioning from offering free services to charging fees. Jan highlights the importance of doing things with excitement and replacing fear with positive action words. The episode concludes with Jan providing her contact information for those interested in coaching. Takeaways The COVID pandemic has brought challenges for businesses, including the need to shift to online coaching and training. Many people underestimate the value of having a coach and may prefer to navigate challenges on their own. Engaging participants in online training can be challenging, but using interactive tools like chat, breakout rooms, and regular breaks can help keep them engaged. Transitioning from offering free services to charging fees is important to ensure commitment and value from clients. Replacing fear with excitement and positive action words can change mindset and lead to greater success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Previous Episode 03:05 Realizing the Need for a Coach 03:38 The Value of Coaching 04:23 Expanding Reach through Online Platforms 05:08 Adapting to Online Training 06:05 Transitioning from Free to Fee 07:03 Engaging Participants in Online Training 09:07 Growing the Business 10:13 Doing It Afraid 12:32 Recognizing the Value of Your Business 19:51 Closing Remarks Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Robert and Mike talk with Morgan Hendrix, author of the book 'Think Wild,' who shares practical tactics for managing cluttered thoughts and improving mental clarity. She introduces the concept of the mental workbench and explains how stress affects it. Morgan discusses the importance of capturing thoughts on cards and categorizing them to address circular thoughts. She also explains the cognitive countering process and how it can help challenge and change limiting beliefs. The episode concludes with practical strategies for implementing these tactics in daily life. Episode Links: Free coaching session - https://wildandbrave.com/ Buy Morgan's Book - https://wildandbrave.com/think-wild/ Send Morgan an email - [email protected] Takeaways The mental workbench is a representation of our thoughts and working memory. Managing mental clutter is essential for improved productivity and mental clarity. Capturing thoughts on cards can help externalize and organize our thoughts, making them easier to manage. Circular thoughts are recurring thoughts that can interrupt our focus and productivity. Categorizing and disputing these thoughts can help break the cycle. The cognitive countering process involves identifying activating events, challenging beliefs, and identifying consequences and disputes. This process can help change limiting beliefs and improve mental well-being. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:00 Reason for Writing the Book 06:11 Managing Mental Clutter 11:22 Capturing Thoughts on Cards 13:23 Dealing with Circular Thoughts 23:35 Practical Strategies and Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

Each week, we discuss invaluable insights and wisdom that will empower you to elevate your mindset, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential. Don't miss out on this life-changing episode we discuss the Importance and power of coaching and how it can transform your life and business. Are you ready? Hit that play button now and get ready to be motivated, inspired, and transformed. In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman discuss the concept of working yourself out of a job. They explore the importance of developing the bench and preparing successors in leadership roles. Limited resources and succession planning are also addressed. Shifting mindset to prioritize the development of people is crucial for long-term success. The hosts emphasize the need to strategically develop replacements and scale the business. Delegating tasks and identifying high-impact activities are key strategies for working yourself out of a job. The episode concludes with the idea of lighting candles and developing others as a way to leave a lasting legacy. Takeaways Developing the bench and preparing successors is crucial for long-term success. Shifting mindset to prioritize the development of people is essential. Delegating tasks and focusing on high-impact activities are key strategies for working yourself out of a job. Lighting candles and developing others is a way to leave a lasting legacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Developing the Bench 02:06 Limited Resources and Succession Planning 03:07 Shifting Mindset: Developing People 04:27 Strategically Developing Replacements 05:45 Scaling the Business and Vision 07:24 Investing Time in Developing Others 08:14 Delegating Tasks and Changing Mindset 09:38 Identifying Tasks for Delegation 11:13 Knowing Your People and Their Strengths 12:27 Focusing on High-Impact Activities 14:45 Striving for Excellence in Few Things 15:09 Increasing Productivity by Working Yourself Out of a Job 17:05 Lighting Candles: Developing Others 18:48 Conclusion Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.