Onward Podcast
Emily Harman wraps up the Onward Podcast with this final episode. Emily reflects on over three years of podcasting and what she’s learned from her guests. Also, she explains why is the foundation for creating a live you love living. Resources Mentioned: Onward: | | y Music by Enjoyed the show? Please remember to
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Joe Semaan talks about how to break the matrix so you can create a more rewarding life and business. Joe is the New Economy Sales Expert and creator of the Top Producer Academy. Furthermore, he has mentored over 350 organizations and thousands of Sales Leaders over the past 17 years. Joe has overcome adversity and created a life he loves living. When he moved to California he lived out of his car for 5 months. And, he lost hundreds of thousands, his home, and his credit. Furthermore, he’s experienced doubt, abandonment, trash talk, and embarrassment from peers and loved ones....
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Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr Z) talks about the 3G Cycle of Life. And it’s the secret to achieving joy, meaning, and wellbeing. Dr. Z is originally from Peru where she went to medical school and practiced medicine for almost 10 years. Then, she came to the U.S in 2011, leaving her parents, her friends, and her job as an academic physician to follow the love of her life. Next, in the U.S., Dr. Z had to start from zero. Ultimately she learned a new language, and repeated her residency and fellowship. During these years, while being in her 40s, she rounded the hospital with her pregnant belly,...
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Listen and learn how to claim your TGIToday! Do you long for the end of the day, week or even month? And, do you hear a gentle whisper from within telling you that there is more for you in life? Brianne Ligori and I talk about how to achieve happiness in the present moment. Brianne worked in the corporate world for many years, where she raised the bar in varying roles in sales, marketing, and training. Ultimately, Brianne bravely set aside her dazzling corporate career to empower others to live a life of purpose and joy through her joy coaching. Now, Brianne is a...
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Pam Reyes, founder of Living Out Loud Coaching & Consulting, talks about how to lead with your personal power, with confidence, ease, and flow. A born communicator, Pam is a natural at engaging audiences whether she's leading workshops, presenting as a keynote speaker or helping companies cultivate engagement based management at internal seminars. And, with over 20 years in international leadership roles in corporate America, Pam brings the audience alive weaving her wisdom and expertise into an interactive program energizing the whole room as they discover their true...
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Barbara Bell, Ed.D., Capt. U.S. Navy (ret), a female pioneer, talks about soaring through turbulent times and shares lessons she learned as a Naval Flight Officer. Flying helped Barbara view the world differently. And, as one of the first woman to graduate from the US Naval Academy and the US Naval Test Pilot School, her perspective from up above prepared her to empower the next generation of female leaders. Furthermore, in 1992, she and fellow aviators went to Capitol Hill to help successfully repeal the combat exclusions laws, opening up combat aircraft and ships to women in the services....
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Warwick Fairfax, the founder of Crucible Leadership, talks about how to go from setback to significance and how to not let your worst day define you. Crucible leadership is a philosophical and practical breakthrough for turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. Warwick was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to the media empire bearing his family name, he led — and lost — a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. Consequently, the company founded by his great-great grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years. ...
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Listen and learn how to reduce anxiety and stress with EFT/Tapping. Emotional freedom technique (EFT), which people often refer to as EFT tapping, is an alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions. Furthermore, my guest, Lauren Fonvielle, is an Integrative Energy Practitioner, specializing in EFT/ Tapping for stress, anxiety, and trauma. And, Lauren guides her clients on a journey of self healing to break through obstacles. These obstacles, whether physical, mental, or emotional, can keep us stuck and hold us back in life or...
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Brad Burchnell is the Chief Heartset Officer/Coach for From My Heart to Yours, LLC and author of From My Heart To Yours - I’m Not My Mistakes. Also, he's a former Chief Petty Officer and fellow Naval Veteran. And, a Dad, a Grampa, and a survivor of a suicide loss. In this episode, Brad and I talk about the importance of our mental health and well-being in creating lives we love living. Also, we talk about how leaders can engage with their team on mental well-being issues. Finally, healing your heart and mind is not an either or. Resources Mentioned: Email Brad: Join Brad’s...
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My guest, Carl Sharperson, Jr. and I discuss his motto “quittters never win and winners never quit”, and more. Carl is the author of a life changing book, Sharp Leadership - Overcome Adversity To Lead With Authenticity. And, Carl has certainly overcome adversity and he shares how his mindset changed after two near death experienes. Furthermore, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Carl served in the Marine Corps for 5.5 years as a pilot before working in manufacturing roles in P&G. Frito Lay, Colgate Palmolive, and was the VP of manufacturing Dunlop Slazenger, a global sports company...
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Success Despite Obstacles
In this Onward Podcast episode, Neil McDonnell shares how he achieved success despite obstacles. Furthermore, Neil shares how he followed nontraditional paths to success. First, Emily Harman explains that Neil is President and Founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Neil is a motivational speaker and trainer. Neil also advocates for the potential of small businesses in the United States. In this episode, Neil talks about his childhood. Then Neil explains how his experiences shaped his life. In summary, listen to this episode and learn how Neil moved onward despite numerous obstacles. Finally, nontraditional paths to success are possible.
Episode Highlights:
- First Neil McDonnell shares his thoughts making his story public.
- Then Neil shares that he didn't graduate from high school.
- Ultimately he earned a GED.
- What happened when Neil and his brother ran away from home as teenagers?
- Where did Neil get his strong work ethic and resourcefulness?
- How did Neil meet Steve Jobs and why did he join the military?
- Later, Neil shares how he gets back up when he is knocked down.
- In other words, Neil explains how he finds success despite obstacles.
- After that, Neil and Emily discuss college.
- How can you find your passion?
- Why did Neil create the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce?
- The federal government spends $500 billion a year on prime contracts.
- Small businesses can earn a larger piece of the pie.
- Neil is excited about helping people he may never meet.
- You can’t fix everything today, but you can fix today right now.
- Do what you need to do know so you can do want to do later.
- Nontraditional paths to successful are more common these days.
- In summary, it is possible to find nontraditional paths to success.
- Finally, If you look, you can find people willing to help you.
3 Key Points on nontraditional paths to success:
First, failure doesn’t describe you. It describes the event. Success despite obstacles is possible.
Second, nontraditional paths to success are possible.
Third, in your 20s learn what drives you. In your 30s get good at it. In your 40s make money doing it.
Tweetable Quotes on finding success despite obstacles:
“An entrepreneur is always trying to figure out how to make something work.” – Neil McDonnell.
“I never see yesterday’s problems as impacting tomorrow, I see them impacting my motivation at the moment. And I need to do something about it. But they won’t control my future.” – Neil McDonnell.
“Go find like-minded people.” – Neil McDonnell.
Resources Mentioned:
- Music composed by Daniel David Johnson: www.Soulpajamas.com
- Linkedin: Neil McDonnell
- HUBZoneChamber.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onward-Podcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onwardpodcast/
- twitter: https://twitter.com/OnwardPodcast
- https://emilyharman.com