Communicate to Motivate
Combining entertaining stories, practical information, and relevant take-aways helping to improve your communication skills so you can feel motivated in all areas of life. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media
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Striking a Deal: My Conversation with Alexiou Gibson, Shark Tank Deal Winner & Founder of The Transformation Factory
04/03/2023
Striking a Deal: My Conversation with Alexiou Gibson, Shark Tank Deal Winner & Founder of The Transformation Factory
The biggest episode of the podcast to date! I am joined by the founder and president of The Transformation Factory, Alexiou Gibson. They develop sea moss gel, a super food packed with nutrients and health benefits. Alexiou was on ABC's Shark Tank and struck a lucrative deal with Mark Cuban & Kevin Hart. Watch Alexio on Shark Tank here: Alexiou and I talk all about his Shark Tank experience, his revolutionary product, style of leadership and views on company culture and communication. Alexiou also has an emotional story to tell about his journey to developing better health habits. Listen in and enjoy the show. Support Alexiou and The Transformation Factory below: Instagram: @Alexiou2.0 @SeaMossTransformation Website: Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every week where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Delayed Dreams: Still Worth Chasing
03/13/2023
Delayed Dreams: Still Worth Chasing
In this episode we look at delayed dreams and when we should start pursuing them again. Most times, it is about timing and credibility. Some are still worth it and should be pursued now...others need more time before the timing is right. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Avoiding Coasting in Your Relationship: Special Conversation with Stephanie Van Allan of The Fitness Mission
02/16/2023
Avoiding Coasting in Your Relationship: Special Conversation with Stephanie Van Allan of The Fitness Mission
No matter how long you have been together with your partner, we still should make genuine attempts to understand each other. Personalities shift over the years, and relational maintenance is needed! In today's episode, I am joined by my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, who runs a fitness non-profit You Tube channel called The Fitness Mission. She believes in a healthy mind, body, and soul. Enjoy this great conversation on a little-known yet very important aspect of communication: chronemics- how each person values time....it says so much about personality and actions! *This was recorded LIVE on her You Tube channel on 2/14/2023 ----------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every week where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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The Hybrid Relationship: Collaboration Breeds Communication
02/06/2023
The Hybrid Relationship: Collaboration Breeds Communication
When taking a hybrid approach to a relationship, the traditional gender roles and responsibilities are significantly shared. When two people have the right mentality about the relationship and engage in a shared experience, it will solidify a stronger relationship. In this episode, we look at what this new 'hybrid man' looks like and ramifications for future generations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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How Bad Do You Really Want a Habit Change?
01/30/2023
How Bad Do You Really Want a Habit Change?
It all starts with you. How bad do you want to make a shift in your life? Until you really recognize and want something, it tends to not happen. If this is the year you finally want to make a change, you have to go all in...with a plan that works for you. In today's episode, we explore 4 ways to really succeed at habit and life changes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Influence to Action: What Made MLK Such a Great Speaker
01/16/2023
Influence to Action: What Made MLK Such a Great Speaker
Today we celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. He truly found his purpose and calling preaching and leading the Civil Right Movement in the late 50's and 60's. His impact led to many legal changes and way of life for Black people across America. In this episode we look at the Top 6 things that made MLK such an impactful and brilliant speaker. If you are looking to improve your public speaking, this is a must listen. Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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The Comeback: 5 Things To Do As You Walk Your Path in 2023
01/09/2023
The Comeback: 5 Things To Do As You Walk Your Path in 2023
What path are you on in 2023? What kind of anxiety do you have about new ventures and goals you set for yourself? Every path is an opportunity to change your life for the better and inspire others in the process. Learn 5 things to do as you start down your path in 2023. --------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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We're Back! The Return of Communicate to Motivate for 2023
01/02/2023
We're Back! The Return of Communicate to Motivate for 2023
The Return is Here! Communicate to Motivate is back for 2023. There will be new episodes, special guests, and lots of important take-aways as we move from series to series. Everyone loves a big return and a great comback. This goes for all of our listeners as you ring in a new year...what will your comeback be? What positive habits will you return to? Listen in as we talk all about our great comeback! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Voice Matters with Perception of Others
11/07/2022
Voice Matters with Perception of Others
WIth a recent study, it indicates that voice matters with the perception of others. HOW we sound from a pitch perspective carries a lot of weight with listeners. Are we sounding too weak or mild? Do we sound too overpowering? Listen in as we discuss the keys to sounding more commanding and attracting more ears to your message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Why Do We Gossip?
10/24/2022
Why Do We Gossip?
The latest research suggests we spend 80% of our conversations discussing other people. While only 5% may be malicious, we sure do enjoy discussing the details of other people's lives. Some of this is to fill the time and some of this is to expose different members of the group. Listen in as I reveal the latest research on gossip, why we do it, and what to avoid. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Positive Parenting Lays The Groundwork for Long-Term Close Relationships with Kids
10/17/2022
Positive Parenting Lays The Groundwork for Long-Term Close Relationships with Kids
Some of the latest research from Penn State's Human Development and Family Studies Center focused on how to have strong relationships with our kids as they go through different stages. It all starts with positive parenting when they are young to set the stage for better relationships as they age. There is much work to do so listen in! ------------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Are Men in Crisis?
10/10/2022
Are Men in Crisis?
A recent article from the Breakpoint Colson Center points out that young men are not forming social bonds with real, live people, even the kinds of bonds that have historically captured their attention. Girls are outperforming boys in all levels of school and fatherlessness has been rising since the 90s. It almost feels like a revolution is needed to build-up strong, servant-hearted young men who will go on to become great husbands and fathers one day. The communication channels are ready to explore! -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Investing Your Time Wisely
10/05/2022
Investing Your Time Wisely
Our schools are struggling with staff shortages, so maybe you and I are the difference makers? Listen in as we look at the growing staff shortage issue in schools and how parents and community members can make-up the difference. It's time to let our skills shine! ---------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Relational Maintenance: Committing to It for Long-Term Success
09/19/2022
Relational Maintenance: Committing to It for Long-Term Success
What are three things we can do from a 'Relational Maintenance' standpoint to help strengthen our relationships moving forward? 1) Committ to it 2) Look forward to special time together 3) Realize the importance for long-term success Relationships are not built overnight. They take many years to solidify but can show cracks over time if maintenance is not performed. Time to get to work! Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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The Energy Bus: Enjoy the Ride
09/12/2022
The Energy Bus: Enjoy the Ride
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which helps you to look at your ride through life with a more positive, optimistic lens. Not everyone's ride through life is easy and 'enjoying the ride' does not mean we ignore the difficulties of life. However, with our minds in the right spot, we know we can become resilient and look to the good. We can fill our minds with things and people that will uplift us and not bring us down. 'Enjoying the Ride' is a culmination to the Energy Bus which has taught us powerful principles for how to think and stay positive on our journey...as much as we possibly can. ------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: Drive with Purpose
09/05/2022
The Energy Bus: Drive with Purpose
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which asks the question of: what fuels you? Often times we don't get burned out because of what we do, we get burned out because we forget why we do it. Our purpose is an opportunity to become very self-aware and know what it is you are supposed to do and where you are supposed to be. Purpose is the ultimate fuel and guiding system. --------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: Love Your Passengers
08/29/2022
The Energy Bus: Love Your Passengers
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which, beside the first rule of You're the Driver, might be one of the most important. Loving your passengers is a state of being as it is simply something you just do. We must become people of action, no matter what we get or don't get in return. --------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: Enthusiasm Attracts Passengers
08/22/2022
The Energy Bus: Enthusiasm Attracts Passengers
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages you to spread good, positive, contagious energy. We are naturally attracted to people who we enjoy being around, who uplift us, bring us comfort, and who we can feel their positive energy. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: No Energy Vampires
08/15/2022
The Energy Bus: No Energy Vampires
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which discusses what to do with those difficult people in our lives. In the book, negative people are referred to as 'Energy Vampires' because they suck the life out of teams, families, and situations. They are always negative, whining, complaining, and very draining. Unfortunately, many of these people don't even know they are acting this way. So what do we do? Tune in! --------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
08/08/2022
The Energy Bus: Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages everyone to fuel their ride with positive energy. We have to begin to 'feed the positive' and be aware of the stimuli that enters our brain. We are what we eat....and we become what we consume and think about! -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: Have a Vision & Share the Vision
08/01/2022
The Energy Bus: Have a Vision & Share the Vision
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next few rules of The Energy Bus which deal with having a positive vision and then sharing that vision. Great leaders perfect the practice of reinforcing their vision with their people, and families can work the same way. Everyone needs to know we are on the same page with where this Energy Bus is going. --------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media
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The Energy Bus: You're the Driver
07/25/2022
The Energy Bus: You're the Driver
In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the first, and most important, rule of The Energy Bus: making your own choices and being in control. It's time to take responsibility in life so you are driving in the right direction toward your goals and dreams. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Hop Aboard 'The Energy Bus'
07/18/2022
Hop Aboard 'The Energy Bus'
Listen in as I discuss principles from a book I have spoken on to hundreds of audiences over the past 16 years. This is a transformational story about how to think positive and get people working together. The book contains '10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team' and we will cover many of them in our new series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 4
07/12/2022
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 4
3 more questions this week which will help you connect better with your relational partner. Remember why we are doing a series on this: beat the odds and grow your relationships! Too much relationships fail because the partners lose their connection. Keep it strong with these questions! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 3
07/04/2022
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 3
We continue our powerful series on connecting better with your relational partner. Come take the challenge! We talk about 3 more questions to ask your relational partner this week. It is all about connecting and bonding better which will lead to motivation and growth in all areas of the relationship. Happy Independence Day in America! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner Part 2
06/27/2022
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner Part 2
We continue in our series on creating better emotional intimacy with your relational partners. This episode covers 3 more questions you can ask your partner to deepen and strengthen the bond between you. Emotional intimacy leads to higher engagement and connection between two people. Use this series to MOTIVATE you to COMMUNICATE. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner
06/20/2022
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner
The research is clear: better emotional intimacy between partners can save the relationship! There is a clear connection between strong emotional intimacy and sexual chemistry in a relationship. Emotionally intimate partners really KNOW their partner...the true person. This is a filter-free conversation where both people committ to open, honest, and judgment free conversations. Listen in to see what the 3 questions are you should ask your significant other. -------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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An Origins Story: Tales from the Road
06/06/2022
An Origins Story: Tales from the Road
Adapting to different audiences over the last 16 years has been both a challege and a priviledge. Each audience I have been in front of has molded me into the unique speaker I am today. Hear some stories from the well-traveled speaker's road and some lessons along the way! -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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An Origins Story: Traveling the Country with a Real Speaker/Author
05/30/2022
An Origins Story: Traveling the Country with a Real Speaker/Author
One of my defining moments is being presented with the opportunity to plan and promote The Energy Bus book tour for an up-and-coming author named Jon Gordon. I was even able to join him on the last leg of the tour in the mid-west. Hear great stories from the planning process, being on tour, and learning resilience and character from our past. ----------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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An Origins Story: Airline Pilot to Professional Speaker- The Twisting Path of Life
05/23/2022
An Origins Story: Airline Pilot to Professional Speaker- The Twisting Path of Life
If you asked 8-year-old Jim Van Allan what he wanted to do when he is older, he would have emphatically said: airline pilot! My father was a commercial airline pilot for a long time, and I always loved air travel. However, fast forward through different life experiences, and I am not an airline pilot! My story begins like many of you- a thought or dream to be or do something, but it doesn't always end up like we planned. As our interests and personalities shift, so do our priorities and hopes and dreams. Keep being introspective and find that thread that truly suits YOU. -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes:
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