Connie's Inspiring Motivational quote is by ~ Mark Twain "The fear of death follows from the fear of life.A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." You know the old saying, "If you can't see it does it really exist?" Life after death is such a big and sometimes controversial topic. Just because we have not experienced death first hand, because we are alive, doesn't necessarily mean it's not true, right? There has been tons of research and papers written on this topic, yet we questio...
Dec 10, 2018•32 min
Connie‘s Motivational Quote Today is by ~ Wayne Dyer "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change." Would you agree that for every business in our global economy, sales is a key component to the success or demise of the organization? Yes, other things like marketing, internal processes; compliance, manufacturing, etc. are all critical too. The thing is, if your sales people can't deliver the message effectively, and develop relationships with the decision makers or buyers...
Dec 03, 2018•35 min
Connie‘s motivational quote is by ~ Zig Ziglar " I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can't truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles." For years, we have been hearing inspirational speakers tell us that we can have it all – that we can balance work (i.e. having a rewarding career in a corporate environment, and being credible enough to achieve senior leadership positions) and...
Nov 26, 2018•40 min
Connie’s Motivational Quote is by ~ Samuel Smiles “The great lesson of biography is to show what man can be and do at his best.A noble life put fairly on record acts like an inspiration to others." Perhaps you have been in your current position forever, maybe you are thinking about making a career change or starting a business, no matter the circumstance- shouldn't we all have an updated bio? Think for a second, what would you include in a current bio? You maybe asking yourself, "Yikes, where do...
Nov 19, 2018•35 min
Connie's Inspiring quote is by ~ William Durant "Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." Mistakes, oversights, and bad decisions happen to everyone – they are a necessary part of growth. Rather than wallowing in regret, we need to make an action plan for success and be able to do forward thinking planning. Sounds good right? But what are the tools that will inform us and help protect us from future mistakes? Today your host, Connie ...
Nov 12, 2018•34 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by, -Napoleon Hill “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Do you ever have a dream that seems so real that you wake yourself up, feeling super happy or scared beyond belief? Whether its a nightmare – or a reunion with a lost love, dreams can reflect our subconscious. What if you could use that Intel from your dreams to create more abundance in your business or career?? Do I have your attention?? Is this even possible? Today your host, ...
Nov 05, 2018•36 min
Connie‘s Motivational quote is by Roxana Jones: “Oh, if you would only allow your heart to teach your mind all the wisdom you already know…” Our heart can ache, be broken, skip a beat, swell with joy, and flutter when we fall in love. We can all visualize and describe the feelings of our heart. Do you ever think about your heart as an organ and how it keeps us alive and healthy? Do you think about your heart every time you devour a Big Mac or a half of a pizza, followed by a huge ice cream sunda...
Sep 24, 2018•37 min
Connie‘s quote of the day is by Kailin Gow: “Dreams, my mother always told me, represent part of our unconsciousness–the place where we store the true parts of our soul, away from the rest of the world.” Dreams…do you remember your dreams in the morning? Or perhaps you don’t think you dream at all? We are all intrigued by dreams, what they mean and how they hold hidden secrets for us to unfold. There are many books on dreams. What makes Mindful Dreaming different? Today your host, Connie Whitman...
Sep 17, 2018•42 min
Connie’s quote today is a clip from a song by Pink Floyd: “Money, get away Get a good job with more pay and you’re okay Money, it’s a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash New car, caviar, four-star daydream Think I’ll buy me a football team Money, get back I’m all right, Jack, keep your hands off of my stack Money, it’s a hit Don’t give me that do-goody-good bullshit And so the song goes….” Money has been the topic of many songs over the decades and people are obsessed with gettin...
Sep 10, 2018•39 min
Connie‘s Motivational quote is by ~ Carl Jung “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Would you let a stranger govern your thoughts? I don’t think so, but here’s the thing …. research shows that the unconscious mind is in charge 90% of the time and actually runs our life? But here’s what makes that kind of scary, the unconscious and conscious mind could have two very different agendas? When they do, a battle ensues between the two minds tha...
Sep 03, 2018•39 min
Connie‘s motivational song lyrics today is by the ― J. Geils Band “You love her but she loves him And he loves somebody else you just can’t win And so it goes till the day you die This thing they call love it’s gonna make you cry I’ve had the blues the reds and the pinks One thing for sure (Love stinks) Love stinks yeah, yeah (Love stinks)” Love stinks…yeah, yeah or does it? Perhaps love stinks for you because you haven’t figured out the rules of love. What the heck am I talking about? Today you...
Aug 27, 2018•40 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by, ― Jonathan Groff “Just follow your joy. I think that if you do that, life will take you on the course that it’s meant to take you .” Don’t you just love words like, “joy,” and “happiness?” Both are so full of energy and generate a wonderful feeling inside. Yet, joy and happiness seem to be fleeting in our society and replaced with stress, anxiety, and burnout. Why? What’s going on in our society to be causing such a huge shift from words and emotions that...
Aug 20, 2018•37 min
Connie’s Motivation quote today is by – Bill Bradley “Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal, and help one another achieve respect.” We’re faced daily with headlines or often our own encounters of disrespect in the workplace. Whether it’s the attention grabbing #MeToo stories, fearful business practices, hostility, discriminatory actions, or multi-ge...
Aug 13, 2018•36 min
Connie’s motivational quote today is by, – Adam Carolla “ The thing about a good podcast is you have to have a good host . If you don’t have a compelling host then you have nothing ” Podcasts are all the rage…right?Many people prefer choosing podcasts with topics that interest them, versus other more traditional venues like the radio or TV. So why is podcasting appealing? Probably because there are so many podcasts available, on every topic you could think of.There are no limits! So why are busi...
Aug 06, 2018•39 min
Connie’s Motivational quote is by ~ Dean Ornish (the author of extreme Health: The Nutrition Connection). “Eating a vegetarian diet, walking (exercise) everyday, and meditating is considered radical. Allowing someone to slice your chest open and graft your leg vein in your heart is considered normal and conservative.” Wow, does that nail it or what? I think most of us will usually seek the quick fix! The reality is, there is no such thing. What’s that old saying, “If it sounds to good to be true...
Jul 30, 2018•38 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by ― Deep Immersion “Let us take you into a deeper experience, make a moment a lasting conveyable memory. Let us help build your tribe.” Competition keeps us sharp and on point. Technology and social media have presented us with a plethora of new options, not only for people to find us, but to learn about us. By the same token, we can find them too. When we seek a particular type of person as a customer or a client we are engaging them to be a part of our “tr...
Jul 23, 2018•39 min
Connie‘s Motivational quote is by ~ Theodore Roosevelt “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” This quote will make more sense as we discuss today’s topic… Don’t Pay For Your MBA – The Faster, Cheaper, Better Way to Get the Business Education You Need. The costs for college education and graduate school have become so expensive that kids are coming out of school will mortgage payments. You probably know a few of these broke kids. The benefit of college & grad school is that the...
Jul 16, 2018•35 min
Connie’s quote is by ~ Robert Kiyosaki “ The richest people in the world look for and build Networks, everyone else looks for work.” Wow, does that nail it or what? When we are in networking mode, what we really need to do is listen – how can we help that contact? what connections can we make for them?” The funny thing, most of us are really bad at networking. Picture it. You and a couple of colleagues attend an important networking event where the big players go. You and your colleagues walk in...
Jul 09, 2018•42 min
Connie’s Inspiring Motivational quote is by ~ Mark Twain The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time” You know the old saying, “If you can’t see it does it really exist?” Life after death is such a big and sometimes controversial topic. Just because we have not experienced death first hand, because we are alive, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not true…right? There has been tons of research and papers written on this topic, yet we question ...
Jul 02, 2018•38 min
Connie’s motivational quote today is by, – Cheryl Richardson “ If you want to improve your life immediately, clean out a closet. Often it’s what we hold onto that holds us back . ” This quote is very insightful because often what we fiercely hold onto, may be what is blocking us from the true life we dream about. It’s a blind spot…right? So I need to ask, what are you holding onto, and why, and how may it be holding you back? Really think about this for a minute. When your home or office is tidy...
Jun 25, 2018•36 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by, – Art Roy Remy “ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone . ” Love this quote. How many of us stop just before we achieve a goal? We feel like it will never happen, so why bother? I believe it is the Marines who say, “when you think you have no more to give, you actually have 40% more in reserves.” I think of this mantra often, when I am ready to throw in the towel out of frustration because things don’t happen fast enough. So I stop, regroup and push ...
Jun 18, 2018•38 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by, – George S. Patton “The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared.” Men and women go to war every day, many come home but many do not. Do you think we do enough for our veterans? Do we provide enough support once these hero’s come home after seeing unthinkable things? Today your host, Connie Whitman, speaks with David M. Salkin . David is helping to raise awareness for our military veterans in many ways. Recently he has written a book calle...
Jun 11, 2018•34 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by, – Coach John Wooden “Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.” Do you think athletes like Tiger Woods or Derek Jeter had coaches, throughout their careers, who argued with them and provided some real feedback to get them to the next level of their game? Even though they are considered one of the best athletes in their sport, who were born with superior talent, do you think that their coaches helped them to consta...
Jun 04, 2018•39 min
Connie‘s motivational quote for today is by ~ Vala Afshar “ We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust, and care for each other.” Etiquette – in simple terms is how you conduct yourself and how you treat others. Etiquette, manners and behavior in the workplace are a biggie. The reality is that in today’s workforce, people come from five generations and all kinds of backgrounds and perspectives. We are working together under intense pressure, avoiding sayi...
May 28, 2018•36 min
Connie’s motivational quote today is by, – Jeremy Taylor “There is no such thing as a dream with only one meaning.” How many of us dream at night and don’t even remember them? Maybe the only dreams we do remember are the scary ones where are running from a predator or falling off a cliff. Scary stuff! Have you ever thought about what your dreams actually mean and how they may impact your waking life. This is such an interesting and cool topic to discuss! Today, your host, Connie Whitman speaks w...
May 21, 2018•36 min
Connie‘s Inspiring Motivational quote is by ~ energyhealinhomeopathy.wordpress.com “Every new day is another chance to change your life .” What an awesome thought. Each day truly is a new opportunity for whatever we choose. I guess we should choose wisely! Let’s take this one step further, what if illnesses like cancer, heart disease, mental disorders and Alzheimer’s were a choice? What if we could choose to heal them, or not have them at all? Would you be interested in learning more to take con...
May 14, 2018•39 min
Connie‘s motivational quote today is by ~ Amen Amar’e @ real men movement “Lack of communication leads to a lack of trust, that leaves room for doubt.” Have you ever been in meetings or at a family event and felt that no one was listening to you? Did you ever have something really important to say and felt ignored? Why does this happen and perhaps more frequently than you would like? Are we doing something wrong or are we just missing a key piece of information that can empower us to be heard ev...
May 07, 2018•33 min
Connie’s Inspiring quote is by ~ Simon Sinek Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion .” Deep down we all know this quote is true…right? Yet in a recent Gallop poll, 70% of Americans “hate” their job. So what are we doing wrong and why do we keep going to a job we “hate?” Most of us have bills to pay and need that steady pay check, but what if there is more? Would you go for it and live your passion, even if it’s only o...
Apr 30, 2018•34 min
Connie’s Inspiring Motivational quote is by ~ Brian Tracy “Just as your car runs more smoothly…when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance .” Wow … Life Balance is something we’ve been talking about for years – has anyone found it? Or is it just one of those things we dream about? You probably know someone who you think may have “it” … how do they do it? Wouldn’t you love to know? So it actually is a possib...
Apr 23, 2018•36 min
Connie’s Inspiring Motivational quote is by ~ Zig Ziglar “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. ” We can all agree that to win we must do some type of planning. For business owners, does preparing to win include securing some form of business credit? How does a business go about arranging funding and credit to help their business thrive? Does a business earn credit the same way we do as individuals? The whole thing seems overwhelming b...
Apr 16, 2018•37 min
