In this episode of the IWillAim podcast, host Will Lukang speaks with Amy Thurman, who shares her incredible journey of resilience following a traumatic brain injury and broken neck. Amy discusses her framework, 'Polish the Mirror,' which emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, emotional awareness, and finding one's purpose. Throughout the conversation, Amy highlights the significance of shifting mindsets from viewing disability as a limitation to seeing it as an opportunity for growth and...
Nov 28, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 57
In this episode of the IWillAim Podcast, host Will Lukang interviews Pasha Cook, an inspiring speaker and brand therapist. Pasha shares her journey from a high school dropout to a first-generation college graduate and successful entrepreneur. The conversation delves into the importance of personal branding, the champion mindset, and the alignment between one's inner values and outward appearance. Pasha emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, authenticity, and the role of self-confidence i...
Nov 21, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In this episode, Suzanne Jabbour shares her personal journey through grief after the loss of her son, Ben. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding grief, the importance of staying present in the heavy emotions, and how to support individuals grieving in both personal and professional settings. Suzanne emphasizes the need for leaders to create a supportive work environment and the significance of having open conversations about grief. She introduces her three-pronged approach to grief coachi...
Nov 14, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 53
In this episode of the IWillAim Podcast, host Will Lukang engages with strategy expert Kavita Joseph, who shares her extensive experience in helping organizations navigate change and execute effective strategies. The conversation covers Kavita's career journey, memorable success stories, common misconceptions about strategy, and the importance of leadership and culture in strategy execution. Kavita emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt to rapid changes in the business landscape, particu...
Nov 07, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 54
In this episode of the I Will Aim Podcast, host Will Lukang speaks with Jessica Skinner, a bilingual life and wellness coach, about her journey from the corporate world to coaching. They discuss common misconceptions about health and wellness, the importance of mental health, and practical daily habits for improving well-being. Jessica shares a powerful client success story and emphasizes the significance of self-compassion and finding the right coach for personal growth. The conversation highli...
Oct 31, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 53
In this episode, Keith Ryniak shares his journey of personal and professional transformation and how changing our thoughts can change our lives. He discusses the power of breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps and shares the story of Sir David Brailsford and the British cycling team as an example. Keith emphasizes the importance of shifting from a negative mindset to a positive mindset and offers strategies such as the RAIN technique. He also explores the connection between our t...
Oct 17, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Dr. Maddy Gomez, a transformational teacher and mindset healer, shares her journey of personal healing and the creation of her program, I Am Possible. The program consists of seven modules that address childhood trauma, reinventing one's vision, self-esteem, heart healing, conscious communication, and trusting intuition. Dr. Gomez's work spans metaphysical science, pranic healing, and mindset coaching, all interconnected in her approach to personal and spiritual healing. The common challenges he...
Oct 17, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 51
In this episode, Mega Bajaj discusses the power of writing and healing workshops. She shares her journey of discovering love and how writing has been a healing tool for her. Mega explains how writing helps streamline thoughts and unite the left and right brain. She also shares a memorable story of a woman who used writing to heal and transform her life. Mega emphasizes the importance of customization in her workshops and creating a safe and supportive environment. She encourages everyone to star...
Oct 10, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 50
In this episode, host Will Lukang interviews Tam Lawrence, a comedian, visionary, and trailblazer. Tam shares her journey in comedy and how it led her to create impactful media platforms like Exposure Plus TV and Keynotes Magazine. She discusses the importance of aligning one's calling with their character and shares personal experiences of facing challenges and maintaining integrity. Tam also highlights the social issues she covers in her publications and the mission of the Keynote Speakers Hub...
Oct 03, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Scott Stewart shares his personal story of overcoming trauma and forgiving his father for murder. He emphasizes the importance of holding a healthy belief about forgiveness and taking responsibility for one's own healing. Scott's journey shaped his perspective on life and led him to a career in public speaking, where he encouraged others to overcome their past traumas. He highlights the significance of resilience and offers advice on how to cultivate it. Scott also discusses the role of friends ...
Sep 26, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 48
In this episode, Will Lukang interviews Norman Wolfe, the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, about his book 'The Living Organization.' They discuss the paradigm shift needed to view organizations as living beings rather than machines, and the four core principles of the Living Organization framework: 1) an organization is a living person, 2) people/collectives create through activity, relationship, and context, 3) organizations are part of an ecosystem, and 4) the capacity to execute is equal t...
Sep 19, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Michelle Steiner shares her journey of living with a hidden disability and the challenges she faced in school and society. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with hidden disabilities. Michelle dispels common misconceptions about hidden disabilities and highlights the need for customized accommodations and clear communication in the workplace and education. She also discusses the importance of self-advocacy and offers advice on how friends, family, and colle...
Sep 13, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, Will Lukang interviews Alex Dumas, an international leadership coach and bestselling author, about win-win communication. Alex shares his personal journey and how he overcame insecurities to become a powerful communicator. He explains that win-win communication is about building connections, collaborating with others, and being creative. Alex also discusses how to handle situations where others may not want to participate in win-win solutions and dispels the misconception that w...
Sep 13, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Bosola Afolayan, a senior pastor and certified life coach, shares her journey of empowering women and the challenges they face. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting priorities, and building a support network. Bosola also discusses the need for organizations and communities to provide equal opportunities, training, and a safe environment for women. She shares a success story of starting the Green Slick Mentorship Academy to empower young women. Bosola is currently working on l...
Sep 13, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Travis Lee shares his journey of overcoming mental health challenges and addiction, and how he is now dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and addiction in the entrepreneurial world. He discusses common misconceptions about mental health and offers strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Travis emphasizes the importance of giving space and listening to those struggling with mental health, and highlights the positive shift in public attitudes towards mental health in recent y...
Sep 13, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 43
David Woods Bartley shares his journey from childhood trauma and depression to mental wellness. He emphasizes the importance of connection and hope in preventing suicide. David highlights common misconceptions about suicide and offers strategies for supporting someone who is struggling. He also mentions the resources available, such as support groups and therapy. The three main takeaways from the conversation are: 1) Suicide is not a spontaneous thought, but often the result of long-term sufferi...
Sep 13, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode, Will Lukang interviews Hiba Tanvir, an emotional intelligence expert. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace and how it is more important than IQ. Hiba explains that emotional intelligence is the ability to know and understand your own feelings and how they affect others. She breaks down emotional intelligence into four components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship-building. Hiba emphasizes the importance of self-...
Sep 13, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Kenny Ingersoll, a money mindset and dream big coach, shares his journey and the importance of having a money mindset. He explains that a money mindset is your beliefs and attitude towards money, and it is crucial in achieving financial success. Kenny provides strategies for shifting your mindset and setting financial goals. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, being coachable, and seeking mentorship. Kenny also discusses the key habits needed to maintain a wealth-building mindset. Th...
Sep 13, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Milan Schwarzkopf is a full-fledged participant in his own Third Act of life and loving it! He spent his working years as a Senior Project Manager on complex global projects, so planning is his business. Milan has learned the secret to having an exciting and meaningful retirement is more than just financial security. He looked at his own life and redesigned it to reflect the ideal life of his desires, his own Third Act. This discovery is too important to not share with you. So, Milan has created...
Sep 13, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Dane Deutsch, author of The Tricycle Effect, shares his journey and the pivotal moment that inspired him to explore character-based leadership. He emphasizes the importance of love as a foundational character trait and discusses the top character traits essential for effective leadership. Dane narrates a real-life scenario where he observed remarkable character-based leadership and its positive outcome. He also discusses the common challenges leaders face in embodying strong character traits and...
Sep 13, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode, Donya Smida, a certified coach and speaker, shares her insights on managing stress for a better tomorrow. She discusses common misconceptions about stress, the impact of stress on physical and mental health, and the role of mindset in stress management. Donya also explains the process of coaching for stress management and provides strategies for spotting triggers and practicing mindfulness. The three key takeaways from the episode are: 1) Spotting indicators of stress, 2) Recogn...
Sep 13, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Joshua Washington, an artist and author, shares his journey of becoming a writer and illustrator of the Be Free! Graphics Model series. He discusses the inspiration behind his work, which combines sustainability and art, and the theme of freedom. Joshua talks about his creative process, collaboration with illustrators, and offers advice for aspiring writers and graphic artists. He also shares his current projects, including plans for a web series, virtual reality graphics model, and animation TV...
Sep 13, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, Neha shared how leaders can improve their public speaking skills.
Sep 13, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Andrew Haley, a motivational speaker and Paralympic champion, shares his journey of overcoming challenges and achieving his gold medal moment. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, resilience, and having a team to support and lift you up. Andrew also highlights the process and enjoyment of the journey, rather than just focusing on the destination. He encourages listeners to control what they can, surround themselves with a supportive team, and take ownership of their efforts. And...
Jun 20, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Keith Greiveldinger, author and founder of Win It Minute, shares his journey of finding motivation and inspiration in challenging situations. He emphasizes the power of a positive mindset and the importance of gratitude in changing one's perspective. Keith's one-minute videos provide practical tips and success principles to help people stay on track and maintain a positive mindset. The feedback he receives from viewers confirms the impact of his videos in their daily lives. Keith's three takeawa...
Jun 20, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Alaina Maria Washington shares her journey of becoming an author, motivational speaker, and singer. Her journey started from a place of brokenness and pain, but she found healing and purpose through writing and speaking. Alaina's work revolves around self-discovery, healing, and finding one's potential. She emphasizes the importance of respecting the genre and readers when creating content. Alaina stays motivated by remembering the potential that is lost when people don't pursue their dreams. Sh...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode of Podcast, host Will Lukang interviews Eric Ebron, a leadership consultant and founder of SME Consulting. Ebron shares his career journey, from his time in the United States Marine Corps to his current role as a director in the aerospace industry. He discusses his passion for developing leaders and the importance of nurturing talent and filling the leadership pipeline. Ebron also emphasizes the need for effective leadership, which includes using personnel efficiently, maintainin...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 31
A.G. Billig, bestselling author and love activator, shares insights on the power of love and self-acceptance. She emphasizes that love and fear cannot coexist and that love is our true nature. A.G. highlights the importance of cultivating a strong relationship with oneself and embracing self-love and self-acceptance. She explains how love contributes to resilience, mental well-being, personal growth, and transformation. A.G. encourages individuals to tap into the love within themselves and radia...
Jun 20, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Kyle Jetsel shares his journey of overcoming challenges in his marriage and family life and the framework he created to achieve happiness and success. He introduces the COST Framework, which stands for Challenge, Objective, Strategy, and Tactics, as a way to approach and solve problems. He also discusses the Good versus Evil strategy, which involves replacing negative thoughts and emotions with positive ones. Kyle emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for oneself, spreading joy, and...
Jun 20, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Joanna Herrick, Chief Growth Officer at Torrent Blanc, shares insights on finding executive presence. She emphasizes the importance of starting early in building leadership skills and separating confidence from ego. Joanna highlights the key elements of executive presence, including clear and concise communication, composure, and adaptability. She shares a success story of a client who transformed his executive presence by starting with small changes. Joanna encourages seeking out mentors and le...
May 09, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
