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Enlightenment of Change

Connie Whitmanwebtalkradio.net
Life – a series of decisions, relationships and learning. Have you ever tried something new and thought, “what took me so long to do this?” Change, progress and enlightenment are always the backdrop in our life’s landscape. On Enlightenment of Change, you’ll hear cutting edge techniques and solutions to bring what really matters to the forefront in your, professional and personal, day-to-day life. From feeling good, to feeling great and how to cope when things are not going so well. Enlightenment of Change is your go-to resource for all things forward. Hop on board – you’re going to enjoy the ride!
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Episodes

Tools to Navigate Burnout with Suzanne Boudreau (Episode 392)

“The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body.” – Dr. Bruce Lipton Check Out These Highlights: I remember the first time I received an email about the law of attraction; I was hooked. I felt like I had uncovered another world that had been hidden from me. Now, 23 years later, I know that our minds are truly powerful and that we have complete control of what we create in our lives. Our minds do create our reality. At that time, I had two small childre...

Aug 13, 202544 min

Career Reinvention after 50 with Beverly Smith (Episode 391)

“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” - M. Scott Peck Check Out These Highlights: Feeling stuck in your career after decades of experience? You’re not alone—and you’re not too late. In this powerful conversation, my guest and I will explore what ...

Aug 07, 202543 min

Break Free From the 9-to-5 Mindset with Philip Johansen (Episode 390)

“You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic.” – Stephen C. Hogan Check Out These Highlights: If you have been following me, I have been on a mission lately to shift the thinking that it’s not okay to accept the hostile way some huge corporate conglomerates have been treating their employees. It’s unconscionable! I want to help people shift their mindset from feeling trapped with the only option in life being to work in a corporate setting to stepping out on their own an...

Jul 30, 202534 min

Business Mastery and Emotions with Donnalynn Riley (Episode 389)

“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” – Oscar Wilde Check Out These Highlights: I feel that people often respond with aggressive behavior to share their feelings and emotions. I also think that many people don’t understand emotional intelligence and believe that sharing their thoughts is the only alternative, assuming their opinion should be heard because they feel they are right. However, in reality, this type of thinking can ...

Jul 22, 202542 min

Profits Gained Through Employee Development with Connie Whitman (Episode 388)

“Every enterprise is a learning and teaching institution. Training and development must be built into it on all levels—training and development that never stops.” — Peter Drucker Check Out These Highlights: Lately, I feel like the pendulum is moving away from caring for employees and clients to being more transactional about earnings and the bottom line. It makes me sick because business should be easy and profitable, with a win-win philosophy, not a transactional approach of ‘dog-eat-dog’. Big ...

Jul 02, 202517 min

The Freedom to Make An Impact in Your Life with AJ Vassar (Episode 387)

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and of human dignity.” — Herbert Hoover Check Out These Highlights: The word "freedom" has different meanings for different people. For me, it means having the opportunity and the choice to do what I do every day. My dad came to this country from Italy when he was 20. Growing up, he used to tell us that we could do anything we chose. He also shared that since we have the freedom in this country, he taught us to work...

Jun 25, 202541 min

Why CCOs Are a Company's Secret Weapon with Charley Johnson (Episode 386)

Why CCOs Are a Company's Secret Weapon with Charley Johnson (episode 386) "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Check Out These Highlights: Leadership is so much more than a title, such as CEO, CFO, or EVP. I have seen great leaders who have no title at all; they care deeply, show up big every time they arrive at work, and inspire others to do the same. Inspiring your team and growing their skills is truly the ...

Jun 18, 202535 min

Embracing Change Through Courage with Shoshi Kalderon (Episode 385)

“ The great solution to all human problems is individual inner transformation .” – Vernon Howard YouTube: Check Out These Highlights: I don’t know about you, but lately I feel as though the world has gone crazy. As a society, we have become so good at blaming others for our current situation, as well as our external environments, including work, friendships, and family commitments. When do we stop and take ownership of our lives with all the ups and downs? The questions my guest and I will discu...

Jun 11, 202538 min

The Psychology of Money and Financial Wealth with Joyce Marter (Episode 384)

“Don’t let money run your life. Let money help you run your life better.” – John Rampton Check Out These Highlights: Did you know that mental health directly impacts financial well-being? My guest today will share some practical tips on shifting your mindset to foster financial success and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with financial stress or simply looking to improve your relationship with money, this episode offers valuable insights to help you cultivate a positive financial mindset...

May 27, 202543 min

Reclaim Your Power and Voice with Chanchal Garg (Episode 383)

“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the Damage no longer controls our lives.” — Unknown YouTube: Check Out These Highlights: Everyone faces hardship and trauma throughout their lives. Some endure more than others. So, how do we rise like the phoenix, grow, and create the life we deserve? About Chanchal Garg: Chancahl is a speaker, executive coach, author, and facilitator of Stanford’s most popular course on interpersonal dynamics. She helps leaders break through limiting bel...

May 20, 202540 min

Five Levels of Communication with Chanchal Garg (Episode 382)

“Excellent communication doesn’t just happen naturally. It is a product of process, skill, climate, relationship, and hard work.” – Pat McMillan Check Out These Highlights: We all crave deeper connections, but most don’t know how to achieve them. In this episode, my guest and I will discuss a powerful framework developed at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, known as the 5 Levels of Communication. From polite small talk to profound truths about ourselves and our relationships, these levels ...

May 13, 202545 min

Making Bold Business Moves with Intuitive Insights with Lisa Montgomery (Episode 381)

Making Bold Business Moves with Intuitive Insights with Lisa Montgomery (episode 381) “Intuition is the key to everything, in painting, filmmaking, business - everything. I think you could have an intellectual ability, but if you can sharpen your intuition, which they say is emotion and intellect joining together, then a knowingness occurs.” – David Lynch Check Out These Highlights: Today, my guest is back for the second time. Lisa Montgomery had a business institute session with me last month. ...

May 07, 202546 min

Sexual Mind Control with Cate Montana (Episode 380)

“Honor your core sexual values and express them directly.” ― Miya Yamanouchi Check Out These Highlights: So, we are switching things up a bit, and we are going to discuss our sexual identity and how powerful it is, as well as how important it is for us to understand ourselves and others. About Cate Montana: Cate is a professional journalist specializing in alternative medicine, health, and consciousness. Since her (surprise!) awakening in 2007, she has published five significantly different book...

May 01, 202543 min

Cultivating a Transformation Mindset with Alan Fernald (Episode 379)

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." - Martin Luther King Jr. Check Out These Highlights: Being a leader isn’t always easy, but it is necessary when you are responsible for developing a highly productive team. The team is only as good as its leader. In today’s show, you will discover the shifts in thinking that allow you to unlock sustained personal and professional transformation over the long term to become the leader you are working to achieve. About A...

Apr 25, 202536 min

Women of Excellence in Leadership with Laurel Mayo (Episode 378)

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any." ― Alice Walker Check Out These Highlights: I love this quote. Way too often, I hear people say things like, “I have no choice” or What are you going to do? It’s not worth saying anything because you can’t change the town hall.” Now that my boys are working in the corporate world, I often share that they always have a choice and that they are in control of their future. I get it sometimes; it may not feel like yo...

Apr 16, 202539 min

Using Humor for Successful Fundraising with John Gemini Lombardi (Episode 377)

“At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington Check Out These Highlights: I love this quote because the best parts of life come when we give freely, not just money but time and effort. Giving back is one of the most rewarding things humans can do to make a difference and leave a legacy after we are gone. Today, I am interviewing a good friend w...

Apr 09, 202536 min

The Path to Career Clarity with Lisa Montgomery (Episode 376)

“Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want, and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way.” - Albert Einstein Check Out These Highlights: Have you ever wondered why sometimes things seem to flow beautifully while other times, every step feels like an uphill battle? In this episode, we explore the unseen forces that shape our success—our vibrations and emotions. You'll discover how your energy frequency influences clarity, ...

Apr 02, 202542 min

Perseverance, Teamwork, and Power of Connection with Herbert Lang (Episode 375)

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” ― Henry Ford Check Out These Highlights: I love this quote because it reminds me that sometimes counterintuitive things are the truth or reality. We have to get our minds around pushing forward into the wind. Think about your biggest successes. I’ll bet they came after you faced a challenging event or time, pushed through it, remained resilient, and achieved success. People often ...

Mar 27, 202544 min

Finding Love from the Inside Out with Allana Pratt (Episode 374)

“I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone; it’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all a lone” - Robin Williams Check Out These Highlights: We seek strong, healthy relationships. Yet humans seem to need to be able to identify unhealthy patterns to stop falling prey to our old, dangerous patterns. Ask yourself these questions: Are you in emotional pain, yearning for deeper intimacy? Do you feel stuck in unfulfilling patterns or disheart...

Mar 20, 202539 min

Repurposing Grief into Hope with Theresa Bruno (Episode 373)

“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world— the company of those who have known suffering.” ― Henry Ford Check Out These Highlights: No one escapes tragedy, trauma, or loss. How we choose to deal with it determines whether we move forward or get stuck. Everyone grieves differently, yet our small actions may save us, keep us living our lives, and help us move forward with grace. This is an essential topic to discuss since every human faces loss during life. Abou...

Mar 12, 202543 min

Book Writing, Publishing or Promoting with Michael R Drew (Episode 372)

``Do not wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it perfect.'' - William Shakespeare Check Out These Highlights: In this episode, we sit down with Michael R. Drew, a renowned literary agent and marketing expert who has helped more than 100 authors achieve New York Times bestseller status. We explore strategies that go beyond writing a great book—how to craft a powerful narrative, build a loyal audience, and leverage innovative marketing tactics to achieve bestseller success. Whethe...

Mar 04, 202549 min

Energy Healing to Manifest Your Best Year Yet with Ofer Niv (Episode 371)

"Even the smallest shift in perspective can bring about the greatest Healing." ― Joshua Kai YouTube: Check Out These Highlights: I believe that as we shift our perspective, the world around us changes. Today, my guest and I will discuss how you can awaken to your higher purpose and manifest your best year by releasing what no longer serves and stepping boldly into alignment with your highest potential. About Ofer Niv: Ofer is a transformational healer, mentor, and guide specializing in shamanic ...

Feb 25, 202545 minEp. 371

The Power of Positive Mindset with Mitzi Campbell (Episode 369)

"Great things happen to those who don't stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful." ― Roy T. Bennett YouTube: Check Out These Highlights: I chose this quote today because I loved the four words Roy used to articulate his message: believing, trying, learning, and being grateful. Wow, that is a powerful set of four words we should live by. You may have a mindset issue if you don’t believe in yourself, your community, your family, or your work team. Showing up and committing to doing you...

Feb 18, 202541 min

Encore: The Perfect (and Painless) College Application Strategy with Karen Marks (episode 370)

“Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things.” – Mike Krieger. Today, we are shifting gears and not discussing business and careers. Instead, my guest and I will discuss what you need to know to navigate the college admissions process successfully. As a parent who has been through the entire college process and experience, I wish I had known my guest a decade ago. I hope that my parents, who are constantly fighting with their kids to get the college admission process done and do...

Feb 11, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 370

Encore: Reclaim Power Over Your Life with Mindset, Skillset, and Get Off Your Asset with Sallie Wagner (episode 368)

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Oprah Winfrey, “ Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment ." I network a lot and meet a ton of new people each week. I feel like no matter the networking platform, there seems to be more and more conversations around mindset, skillset, and get off your asset. I love the idea of using these three frames of reference. First, I have done a bunch of internal work on myself, building a healthy mindset and yes it takes e...

Feb 04, 202538 min

Leadership Blueprint with Katya Hughes (episode 367)

“Be the leader you wish you had.” – Simon Sinek. When I found this quote, I laughed. During my 20 years in corporate, I only had one boss I respected and trusted. I find that sad when I had over 10 people I reported to during those two decades. I have learned that charisma is not necessary to be an effective leader. What truly matters is your ability to inspire hope, instill confidence, and demonstrate a clear vision for overcoming obstacles. That’s exactly what that one boss did for me and our ...

Jan 28, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 367

Sales is About Making the Client Feel Important with Liz Wendling (Episode 366)

“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, “Make me feel important.” Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.” – Mary Kay Ash . If you have been following me or my shows for a while, you know that this quote is an excellent representation of how I lived my sales and business career. I remember that, early on in my career, my manager once said to me, “Have you ever met a person you didn’t like?” I was taken aback because no matter ...

Jan 21, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 366

Accountability To Improve Sales Success with Connie Whitman (episode 365)

Accountability To Improve Sales Success with Connie Whitman (episode 365) "Accountability, the ability of people to understand what is expected of them, exercise authority, and take responsibility for delivering results, is an important dimension of organizational health." – Michael Bazigos What does accountability mean to you? I remember my first client from 25 years ago. We were creating a dynamic client journey culture focusing on being a community partner, new business development, and caree...

Jan 14, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 365

Dating Outcomes in a Modern World with Glenn Sandifer (episode 364)

“Life is the teacher, love is the medicine, and you have to start with loving yourself” – Dr. Ray Doktor. Today, my guest and I are discussing his book, How To Get Great Dating Outcomes in a Modern World? New Year, so is this your year for love? YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lqa92WSFQDc About Glenn Sandifer: Glenn has 20 years of experience in regional and national field sales and marketing roles. Glenn has the privilege of leading a world-class Inside Sales and Client Success group within the Secur...

Jan 07, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 364

Encore: The Perfect (and Painless) College Application Strategy with Karen Marks (episode 363)

“Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things.” – Mike Krieger. Today, we are shifting gears and not discussing business and careers. Instead, my guest and I will discuss what you need to know to navigate the college admissions process successfully. As a parent who has been through the entire college process and experience, I wish I had known my guest a decade ago. I hope that my parents, who are constantly fighting with their kids to get the college admission process done and do...

Dec 31, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 363
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