To create impact, create opportunities to be courageous, feel the fear in the moment, and take the tiniest action. The Courage to Impact podcast is for those that want to make a big impact in the lives of others - and themselves. Courage will help you step closer to your impact. Shermain Melton is based in Peoria, Arizona, and his mission is to inspire leaders to be more courageous. He works with remarkable people - who you would assume don't need a coach. His clients have included Security Forces operatives, Senior Executives, entrepreneurs, PhDs, Pastors, and IT professionals.
In this episode, Shermain discusses creating an Encouragement Ecosystem. He outlines what it is, why it's important, and how to create it in 5 simple and effective steps.
In this episode, Shermain defines Moments of Courage and shares an example from his life. He also delivers three ways to be at your most courageous.
In this episode, Shermain shares a poem he wrote called Courage is the Conduit. He also shares 3 ways to play bigger in your personal and professional life.
In this episode, Shermain shares five ways to shift your energy so that you be in action more. He discusses what he's been up to the last two years as well as how to create an ecosystem that can encourage and inspire you on-demand.
In this episode, Shermain shares a story from his own life and tips on how to fully commit.
In this episode, Shermain teaches 9 ways to become more disciplined so that you can win more.
In this episode, Shermain discusses the courage to start..again. He discusses starting versus finishing, simple versus easy, and gives tips on how to start..again.
In this episode, Shermain discusses two distinctions of courage and he shares a story from his own life of hiding a part of himself for over 25 years. He found it easier to be accepted for being someone he wasn’t versus risking being rejected for being himself. Maybe you can relate?
In this episode, I get really vulnerable and discuss the courage to stop hiding. I hid certain parts of myself for a long time because I was scared. When you expose the fear, there's freedom, joy, and expansion on the other side. One part of the work that I do as a coach is helping people to stop hiding, to be themselves, and to live their truth. When you are yourself, great things happen.
My guest in this episode is Ashley Reed. Ashley is a transformational teacher and guide. Ashley discusses her most courageous moment which involves having the courage to go inward and trust that soft voice instead of her ego. She discusses the impact she's making in the world, which relates to having the courage to go inward and the courage to trust that soft voice. Be sure to listen to how Ashley responds when we talk about failure. She shares her truth, and it's powerful. Enjoy this ...
I this episode, Shermain shares a story, some fears, doubts, and insecurities about being authentic. He also shares one way to be more authentic in your own life. Be courageous.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Je'Von. Je' Von the is Founder of The Rooted Man; a men's coaching program designed to help men connect to their soul and live more in alignment with their purpose and mission. Je'Von discusses being fed up, leaving a career on Wall Street, and stepping into the unknown. He knew that he needed a change and could no longer ignore his calling. He also discusses connecting to your purpose and your why. Here's more about Je'Vo...
In this episode, I have a conversation with Jared Harding. Jared shares one of his most courageous moments: Battling grief and depression after his wife had multiple miscarriages. He discusses not wanting to look weak, not knowing how to communicate, and getting to a point where he realized he had to get help. He had to allow himself to break. He realized that he was not living life the way he wanted to, wasn't making the connections he wanted to, was being distant, and what was once natura...
Some people see failure as a negative or as a deficit. The truth is, failure is the fastest way to learn, expand, and grow. It’s a really simple concept that's really hard to do. “Failed it” is a series of episodes dedicated to celebrating one thing. Failure. I believe the highest levels of growth, expansion, and freedom come as a result of failure. They’re all waiting on the other side of fear. I created failed it, from conversations with all of my guests this season. They were asked to re...
Brene Brown talks about “Couraging” in one of her talks. “Couraging” is how to grow your own courage. It’s a habit of repeatedly being courageous. It’s a way of dealing with uncertainty and risk head-on. By not shying away from the uncomfortable situations, and instead, using your voice and standing up especially when you’re not sure what will happen as a result. This episode is titled “Couraging.” This episode is focused on the answer to one question. That question is, “What advice would you gi...
In this episode, Shermain discusses playing bigger along with some of the thinking that keeps people playing small. He gives 4 steps for how people can play bigger in their lives. Shermain's mission is to inspire people to be more courageous. Shermain Melton runs a leadership consultancy for leaders who want to make a bigger impact and want more courage, confidence, and support to make it a reality.
In this episode, Shermain talks about the courage to expand. He discusses some of the fears that can get in the way of making a bigger impact, what's on the other side of expansion and how you can expand if you choose to.
In this episode, I interview my baby brother Forest - You'll hear me refer to him as Junior because that's what our family calls him. He is the founder of a non-profit and his mission is to change the lives of other people by putting good into this world. He discusses his story including the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he had with our Dad. He shares the thoughts and beliefs he was holding onto, the weight that was lifted, and the bigness he felt after the conver...
In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Ashley Newberg. Her passion is for childhood and for parents. Ashley is on a mission to help parents to be able to enjoy parenthood while their kids are enjoying childhood. Ashley talks about one of her most courageous moments of going through intensive therapy, where she learns that there's nothing wrong with her. This moment was the foundation for her transformation into the Mom, leader, and the impact she is making today. She discusses ...
In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Alex Dumas. Alex felt a sense of disconnection growing up and now helps people connect to their real identity and reconnect to their brilliance. His mission is to inspire, empower, and educate people and create space for people to be themselves and create endless possibilities. He shares about the confusion he felt growing up trying to find his identity, fit in, and be loved. He also shares how he bounced back from a failed business, the death ...
In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Eloise. Eloise spent her childhood hiding her voice. She was afraid of being found out and feeling less than. Now, part of her mission and impact is about advocating for women. To help them not only become aware of the voices they're listening to but she empowers them to stop hiding and use it. She discusses her story including how she uses superhero moments to step into fear and be courageous as well as how life-changing one small act of ...
In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Daniel Allen - DA. DA is on a mission to love and inspire people to live into more possibilities. His impact is about giving people hope and helping them not only see possibilities but take action towards them. I draw out one of DA's most courageous moments related to a decision he made to step away from a faith he grew up in and even led. He discusses why he made this decision and how it allowed him to be in integrity with himself. He had...
In this episode, I have a courageous conversation with Charlotte Fowles. Hiking alone and unsupported for days in the U.S. while on chemotherapy; freediving to 90ft on just one breath; crossing the Australian outback in an ancient 4 wheel drive... Charlotte is also known as ‘The Executive Adventurer’ and is an expert in silencing the inner critic and practicing resilience, confidence, and happiness. These moments sound courageous in themselves, and in this episode, Charlotte talks about the much...
In this episode, Shermain gets vulnerable and connects with many struggles that people who want to be more courageous are facing.
