In episode #144 of You Leading You, Laura Roeder, founder of Meet Edgar, co-founder of B-School, and an avid entrepreneur and social media practitioner discusses her journey from quitting her job at 22 to launch her first business, to filling a need to organize and optimize our busy world of content creation and sharing in social media today.
Today Laura shares:

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How Her Journey In Entrepreneurism Found A New Purpose!

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Why Scheduling Social Media Is So Distracting And What You Can Do About It!

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How Measuring And Using Best Practices Makes A Difference In Conversions!

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How Scalable Social Media Can Be So Daunting!


Laura brings her You Leading You Moment by:
Always staying focused on what item has the biggest impact on her goals. Steering away from distractions and maintaining her highest priorities.
Reach Laura at:
Website: Meet Edgar
Website: Laura Roeder
New App: Laura’s new software for coaches, Paperbell: https://Paperbell.com
Twitter: @meetedgar
Twitter: @lkr

In episode #143 of You Leading You, Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert, Best Selling International Author and Speaker talks today about his journey and focus on helping individuals and businesses clear debt and build a solid credit foundation.
 Today Ty shares:

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How Business Credit Can Be Built Following 4 Steps!

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Why Most People Misunderstand Business Credit!

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How To Get Credit Without A Personal Guarantee!

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Why Reaching Out For Help Can Pull Back The Credit Curtain!


Ty Creates His You Leading You Moment by:
Continuously learning, reading and absorbing as much information as possible. He believes in eating and exercising right, but also feeds and trains his mind as well as his body. Family time is also vital, getting everyone up off of the couch and being involved together, sharing experiences and life.
Reach Ty at:
Website: Credit Suite
YouTube: Credit Suite
Facebook: Credit Suite
Twitter: @creditsuite1
Twitter: @tycrandall
 

In episode #142 of You Leading You, Matt “Handshakin” Holmes, author, speaker and founder of the Handshakin Video Series discusses building relationships through networking and how we define our own personal brand. A fun talk with a passionate person that focuses on why we need to build a strong camaraderie of fellow entrepreneurs to help us grow.
 Today Matt shares:

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How Personal Relationships Create Trust!

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Why Introverts Can Take Advantage Of Technology!

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How Handshakes Start A Connection That Last!

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How Do We Make Relationships Last, Yet Efficient!


Matt finds his You Leading You Moment by:
Networking and handshakes. The hardest thing for entrepreneurs is getting out of bed and focusing on the one thing. With 10 priorities tugging at us, nothing gets accomplished with no one but yourself being the authority that drives you. A mastermind is a great accountability group, alongside co-founders and just overall accountability partners to help us reach those goals.
 
Reach Matt at:
Website: Handshakin
Facebook: Handshakin
Twitter: @handshakin
Instagram: @handshakin
 

In episode #141 of You Leading You, Joan Sotkin, an original online entrepreneur starting with AOL back in 1995, discusses how today she focuses on helping connect your business and money with a holistic approach. A unique and fun conversation about her path to helping others to the prosperity place through her own colorful and emotional story.
Today Joan shares:

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How She Gave Everything Away And Found Herself!

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Why Its About Telling Your Own Story!

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How Sotkins Had Their Own Rules!

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How Emotions Affect Our Financial Well-Being!


Joan reaches prosperity in her You Leading You Moment by:
Being quiet in the morning, not stuffing her mind and calendar full, but instead keeps a simple morning routine and meditation that creates a very peaceful state.
Reach Joan at:
Website: Joan Sotkin
Website: Prosperity Place
Udemy Course: Financial Freedom Formula – A Holistic Blueprint For Success 50% Off For The Listeners
Book: Build Your Money Muscle
Facebook: Joan Sotkins Prosperity Place
Twitter: @joansotkin
 

In this bonus episode of You Leading You, I sit and talk with former guest (from YLY #108) Jason Pockrandt, who has brought 11 great fathers together to tell their stories of life as a parent, and what fatherhood means to them. As a contributor, I was so grateful to be not only included, but also have my daughters be part of the experience (and additional contributing authors).
Join us as we discuss fatherhood, our paths and why being a role model is so vital!
Father-Daughter Conversations Amazon Description:
I can’t raise a daughter. I need time alone to figure this father thing out. Will she ever talk to me and tell me how she feels? All fathers experience these emotions. We doubt our ability to be a great dad and to raise an outstanding daughter. What if you had some help? Father-Daughter Conversations will equip you with the tools all fathers—new, young and seasoned—are searching for to better connect with their daughters and create meaningful relationships. Join the fireside chat and learn from eleven incredible fathers as they explore what it means to become the role model she needs, the father she deserves, and the husbands they were created to be. Grab something to drink, find a quiet room (you deserve it dad) and dive deep into this book. Experiencing first hand the wonder and beauty of authentic, father-daughter conversations.
 Join The Father-Daughter Conversation at:
Website: Jason Pockrandt
Amazon: Father-Daughter Conversations

In episode #140 of You Leading You, Erica Castner, Founder of Queen of Results Coaching and Consulting, keynote speaker, blogger, and podcaster, talks about empowering yourself, especially her focus with CEO mothers and leaders, to reach the goals you desire in life. A fun conversation with insights into relationships and connections, personal development and leadership.
 Today Erica shares:

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How The Relationships We Nurture Are Key To Our Growth!

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Why Gaining Clarity Is Key To Success!

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Why A Coach Needs A Coach!

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How Do We Breakthrough!


Erica shares her You Leading You Moment with us by:
Having intentional and focused periods of journaling. Writing in her journal first thing, gives her the clarity of the day, and at night before she goes to bed, to celebrate her wins. 
Reach Erica at:
Free Guide: Connect the Dots Networking Guide: How To Rule Your Networking Efforts
Website: Queen of Results
Podcast: Power Focus Biz Chat
Podcast: Proclamation of Persistence
YouTube: Erica Castner
Facebook: Queen of Results
Twitter: @queenofresults
 

In episode #139 of You Leading You, Joel Boggess, radio veteran, Amazon #1 bestselling author of Finding Your Voice, Huffington Post and Success contributing writer and Host of ReLaunch, a top rated and awarded podcast sits down to talk about his journey from childhood adversity to inspirational success. Creating ReLaunch alongside his mutual founder and spouse, Dr. Pei Kang, has given Joel an opportunity to live the life he has desired. A motivating talk about how life takes us down different roads and how our choices can affect the lives and the dreams of others. 
 Today Podcast Expert Joel shares:

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How A Coma Was Only One Early Obstacle He Overcame

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Why He Practiced Incompetent Confidence To Success

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How We Must Pivot In Life To Reach Our Goals

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How Podcasting Has Allowed Him To Grow An Inspirational And Community Based Business


Joel creates his You Leading You Moment by:
Having an early morning routine, the first 20 minutes he practices gratitude journaling in a spiral notebook. He uses his timer and lists the things in life he is grateful for. Being inspired by his wife Pei, his love for his animals, and his goal of helping others reach their dreams encourages him to pursue his own passion. Joel looks to the future and sees his assistance coming to the next generation of podcasters.
Reach Joel at:
Website: ReLaunch – Starting Over With Confidence
Podcast: Relaunch Show
Amazon: Finding Your Voice
Facebook: Podcast Tips with Joel Boggess
Twitter: @joelboggess
 

In episode #138 of You Leading You, Dave Sanderson, the last civilian out on the “Miracle On The Hudson” discusses his journey, working with Tony Robbins, his heroic events on the Hudson and his mission to bringing clarity and focus to others. A truly inspiring episode, Dave shares his awakening to a larger purpose, which has given him a new career writing and speaking about his experiences.
 Today Dave shares:

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How His First Mentor Had An Impact!

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Why His Relationship With Tony Robbins Held Him To A Higher Standard!

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Why The Moment Of Impact Clarified The Hero Within!

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How One Phone Call Solidified His Purpose!


Dave shows his You Leading You Moment by:
Knowing he has a mission, and he knows how he wants to impact people’s lives. Bringing that clarity and focus on the mission gives him the boundless energy to move forward.
Reach Dave at:
Website: Dave Sanderson Speaks
Books: Moments Matter & Brace For Impact
Facebook: Dave Sanderson Speaks
Twitter: @davesanderson2
LinkedIn: Dave Sanderson
 

In episode #137 of You Leading You, Michael Polito, a fitness, and wellness coach based in the Hudson Valley talks about his passion for inner strength and how it formed his business, Old School Street Fitness. Michael uses mind and body strength training to achieve success with his entrepreneurial business, transforming others right in my backyard of Poughkeepsie, NY.
 Today Michael shares:

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How His Study Of Martial Arts Inspires Him!

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Why You Should Marry Your Passion To Your Career!

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How Body Weight Exercises Builds Self Strength!

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How Teaching Brings Inspiration!


Michael’s You Leading You Moment is:
A large motivation for Michael is creative freedom. Once he figured out the rules, he went ahead and created something that met a need, which helps to fulfill him. Michael lives with a philosophy that everyone has something to offer and should explore those possibilities.  
Reach Michael at:
Website: Mike Polito – Old School Street Fitness
Website: Mike Polito – Photography
Facebook: Progressive Movement Method
Twitter: @politofitness
Instagram: @oldschoolstreetfitness
 

In episode #136 of You Leading You, Jim Sweeney, sports blogger, podcast host and creator of Mike Raffone, speaks about his career path and the focus away from corporate to an entrepreneurial venture. Living his dream of talking, and being, in the sports world is an inspirational story of success.
 Today Jim shares:

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How His Entrepreneurial Path Simmered In The Corporate World!

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Why Taking Action Into The Unknown Was Key!

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How Creating A Brand Is A Personal Effort!

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How Following Your Passion Takes Many Roads!


Jim’s You Leading You Moment is:
Visualization is key. Seeing the touchdown celebration, feeling the energy of the win. He feels like he has a responsibility and loves the motivation given to him by the expected fans through the excitement of his seeing the prize.
Reach Jim at:
Website: The Mike
Podcast: Mike On Sports (iTunes)
Amazon: Mike Sports Comic Books
Facebook: Mike On Sports
Twitter: @mikeonsports
 

In episode #135 of You Leading You, Cindy Sheridan Murphy, a cancer survivor, and women’s empowerment coach, talks about her journey through personal adversity to helping others create their success in life. An inspiring talk about finding your purpose and focusing on your intent on and in life.
Cancer Survivor Cindy Sheridan Murphy shares her story about Thriving Through cancer with music by Debra Lynn Alt in this Video below:

 Today Cindy shares:

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How Her Diagnosis Motivated Her For Success!

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What Is The Process For Living Fulfilled Life! 

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How To Focus On Getting Through Your Adversity!

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How You Need To Be Intentful In Surviving!


Cindy’s You Leading You Moment is:
Being an early riser, she fills her first hour with journaling about gratitude, dreams and aspirations. This puts her entire day in a positive light. At night before bed, she listens to healing mediation and putting her mind at ease.
Reach Cindy at:
Website: Cindy Sheridan Murphy
Free Offer: 10 Step Guide To Nourishing Yourself
Facebook: Cindy Sheridan Murphy
Facebook: Thrive Through Cancer Academy
Twitter: @coachcsmurphy
 

In episode #134 of You Leading You, Nanette DeGroat, founder, and owner of Breakthrough M2 discusses her journey of weight loss and changing her mindset to invite a healthier lifestyle in. Today she teaches others where to focus their energies to overcoming personal obstacles and gain success.
 Today Nanette shares:

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How Her Journey From Teacher To Entrepreneur Took Place!

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How Do We Lead Ourselves Past The Temptations!

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Why We Need To Change Our Minds!

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Learn How She Uses Body Sculpting To Help Detox Her Clients!


Nanette On The Hudson Valley News Network

Nanette’s You Leading You Moment is:
She has people that come into the office, going on Facebook, testifying that their lives have changed. Not just their health, but other areas of their lives are affected positively. Since she loves what she’s doing, the spiritual connection is there to live a fulfilled life. 
Reach at:
Website: BreakthroughM2
Facebook: Breakthrough M2
Twitter: @BtWeightloss
Instagram: @BtWeightloss

In episode #133 of You Leading You, Donna Cravotta, a social visibility expert and CEO of Social Sage PR, which is home to the Total Social PR System™ , talks to us today about her evolution around the social media rise, as well as focusing your efforts online to get your conversation heard. An experienced discussion about building relationships and leveraging technology to help and not overcomplicate things.
 Today Donna shares:

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How Her Experience In Corporate Opened The Door To Social Success!

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Why You Need To Be Clear On Your Message Before You Share!

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How Conversations Are The Way To Launch Connections! 

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How Putting Yourself In The Line Of Visibility Makes Opportunities Happen!

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What Is The Total Social PR System™!


Donna finds her You Leading You Moment by:
Her drive to ensuring that entrepreneurs don’t get ripped off, everyone should have resources. She wants to make sure everyone can have the help to succeed, no matter the size of your business, everyone can have a voice!
Reach Donna at:
Website: Social Sage PR
Facebook: Social Sage PR
Twitter: @donnacravotta
LinkedIn: Donna Cravotta

In episode #132 of You Leading You, Ellen Looyen, author of Branded For Life and founder of Ellen Looyen Communications has an inspiring story about being a pioneer as a saleswoman in the early technology fields, to where she leads today, helping tell personal branding stories. Defining the needs of personal, team or business entity, with a focus on capturing the message and influence to align the brand and identity.
 Today Ellen shares:

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How Experience In Sales Taught Branding Basics!

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Why Every Person Has Their Own Brand!

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What An Internal Team Needs For Its Identity!

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How Ellen Put Her Experience Together To Be An Amazon Bestseller!


Ellen creates her You Leading You Moment by:
Defining charisma, which is equal parts of strength and warmth, is a foundation for emotional intelligence. Having self-awareness and executive presence is how she creates the framework for her branding life and her clients. 
Reach Ellen at:
Website: Ellen4Branding
Amazon: Branded For Life
Facebook: Ellen Looyen
Twitter: @EllenLooyen
 

In episode #131 of You Leading You, Maura Sweeney, author, Huffington Post contributor, speaker and Ambassador of Happiness talks to us about making changes in our lives and how we can find our own happiness. A firecracker of energy, Maura shares how a childhood desire combined with a business background, time as a homeschooling mom, and experience traveling to over 50 countries equips her in her midlife lifestyle career. 
Today Maura shares:

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How Leaving Law School Opened The Door To Her Passion!

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Why Retraining Our Brains Is A Key To Happiness!

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How Do We Get Out Of Our Comfort Zone!

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How She Became An Ambassador Of Happiness!


Maura happily brings about her You Leading You Moment by:
Having a very quiet early morning time routine, in her home, she spends time in reflection, journaling and putting her thoughts and plans together. Instead of reacting to the day, she is planning for success. She also uses exercise and outdoor activities to bring herself back to center, she stays away from her desk and takes the time to balance her life.
Reach Maura at:
Website: Maura  4 U
Free Ebook: Favorite Happiness Quotes
Podcast: Living Happy Inside Out
Amazon: The Art Of Happiness
Facebook: Maura 4 U
Twitter: @Maura4u
Coming Soon An Interview With Husband, Jim Sweeney!

In episode #130 of You Leading You, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, of the Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, NY and a blogger with, This Is What A Rabbi Looks Like, educates us about building community, being a leader and integrating social media with today’s faithful. A great discussion on how we can make an impact in both our personal and professional lives and how leadership affects the lives of others.
 Today Rabbi Berkowitz shares:

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How She Emulated Her Faith Heroes And Achieved Her Goal Of Being A Rabbi!

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Why Change Moves Someone From A Sacred Place!

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How Social Media Builds Community!

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How Blogging Gives A Further Reach To Explore Topics Outside Of The Sermon!


Rabbi Berkowitz creates her You Leading You Moment by:
Seeking help, being a small congregational rabbinate, she has found that she has built a peer network, including those of other faiths to build and foster a sense of community. Also working with a coach, to constantly improve her own skills and professional organizations, to stay current and share ideas with others, increases her ability to lead others.
Reach Rabbi Berkowitz at:
Website: Vassar Temple
Website: This Is What A Rabbi Looks Like
Facebook: Rabbi Leah Berkowitz
Twitter: @RabbiLRB
Instagram: @RabbiLRB
 

In episode #129 of You Leading You, Sir John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, writer and author of the new release, Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days, talks about overcoming our own roadblocks, and creating habits for success. Sir John takes us on a journey of changing our lives by making intentful changes in our minds and having new scripts write the new life we desire.
 Today Sir John shares:

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How You Can Push Away From Comfortable Or Addicted Places!

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What Is Mind Hacking And How Positive Habits Work!

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Why Self Belief Comes After Self Awareness!

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How Retraining Our Minds Creates The Success We Want!


Sir John moves past his roadblocks to his You Leading You Moment by:
As a morning ritual, he practices concentration exercises, ensuring he is focused, then adding in positive loops or affirmations, writing them down. Finally, he uses simulation and visualization exercises to see the future, step by step to the path to success.
Reach Sir John at:
Website: Media Shower
Website: Mind Hacking
Amazon: Mind Hacking
Facebook: Sir John Hargrave
Twitter: @sirjohnhargrave
 

In episode #128 of You Leading You, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder and former CEO of North Face, serial entrepreneur, and board member of many entrepreneurial ventures, has a chat about his history with one of outdoor livings most popular brands, to helping today’s up and coming brands become successful. A fantastic mix of purpose, passion and experience, Hap shares his stories of success and some of the stumbles along the way.
 Today Hap shares:

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How Founding Principles Have Brought Success, While Having A Deeper Purpose!

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Why Building A Brand That Endures Involves Passion!

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How Hap Has Leveraged His Experience With Todays Entrepreneurs!

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Why Overnight Success Takes A Long Time!


Hap achieves his You Leading You Moment by:
Making sure he has a vision of where he is going and what he wants to do. As they used to joke at North Face, “It’s not the mountain that wears you down, it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.” The larger goal put in front of someone, especially when it is combined with a larger passion, is the best driving force. 
Reach Hap at:
Website: ALMOST 
Amazon: Almost: 12 Electric Months Chasing A Silicon Valley Dream co-written by Brian Tarcy
Facebook: Almost Page
LinkedIn: Hap Klopp
Twitter: @hapklopp
 

In episode #127 of You Leading You, Peter Heymann, or Coach Pete to his clients, the founder of Break/Through: Career and Life Coaching brings his background of youth and family counseling and a corporate business environment to people that are looking to live the life they love. Based in Hudson Valley, NY (my own backyard), Coach Pete works with his clients to identify their goals and work on them systematically, to reach the happiness in life they look for.
Today Peter shares:

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What He Learned Working With Kids In The Youth Program!

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Why The Drama And Trauma Of The Past Carry Our Stories Forward!

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How You Can Look At Life From A New Perspective!

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How Mindset Can Be Rewired For Your Own Success!


Coach Pete Breaks Into His You Leading You Moment by:
Understanding and assuming personal responsibility. Peter has realized that individuals need to take their own role of leadership in their lives seriously and intentionally, minute, by hour, by day. Through that action he, and others that he breaks through into their mindset, and see success in what they do. 
Reach Coach Pete at:
Website: break/through: career and life coaching 
Facebook: Peter Heymann
Facebook: Break/Through: Career and Life Coaching
LinkedIn: Peter Heymann
Visit Coach Pete to set up a free call to discuss coaching!
 

In episode #126 of You Leading You, Empress ChaChanna Simpson, a coach and speaker focusing on body acceptance and the host of Body Chat TV and A Stellar Show has an insightful talk about loving yourself and finding happiness from within. A great discussion on looking for that inner acceptance and becoming the person that you want to live with.
 Today ChaChanna shares:

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How You Can Create A Life You Love And Are Excited To Live!

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Why We Shouldn’t Postpone Our Life!

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What Is The Body Acceptance Movement!

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How Our Perceptions Can Become Our Reality!


ChaChanna launches her You Leading You Moment by:
While still working in the corporate arena and giving energy to her side gig, she focuses on what is important and what matters most to her dream. If it’s not a definite yes, it’s a no!
Reach ChaChanna at:
Website: Your Stellar Day
Blab: Empress ChaChanna
Facebook: Career Woman Academy
Twitter: @chachanna