Finding Direction
408 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 143 ratingsFinding Direction is a podcast where we help people who feel lost in life find direction. We interview the most passionate and fulfilled people and reverse engineer their life and get strategies, tactics and actionable steps our audience can apply to find direction.
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Episode 152: Racquel Goldy: How to Take the Next Step in Your Life
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBRacquel Goldy is a TV host who hosts the NHL Panthers in Florida. She is also a podcast host and a social media personality, and was also a host for the Florida Marlins, ESPN Radio, and many other events. In this episode, we talk about: Why you should give yourself permission to ask questions Why working for free might be the best thing that you ever do Racquel’s philosophy that has shaped her life @racquelgoldy @millenial_girls
Episode 151: Action After Mark Divine: Start Box Breathing
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.7 MBAction After Items Start Box Breathing Set aside 5 minutes in your day to breathe in and out for 4 seconds each, and hold it for 4 seconds in between While doing this, visualize yourself building an actual box Start visualizing your thoughts as if they are passing in front of you like a cloud Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 150: Mark Divine: From CPA to Navy SEAL
June 01, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBMark Divine is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and current dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner. He is also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. In this episode, we talk about: How Mark started out as a CPA and ended up becoming a Navy SEAL What your principles in life are, and how they can be your guardrails Mark’s breathing exercise which he teaches to different people Mark's website: markdivine.com
Episode 149: Action After Minda Harts: Ask Yourself "What If?"
May 27, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBAction After Items Ask Yourself “What If?” What decision have you been mulling over? Write it down. Ask yourself, “What if I make that decision?” Ask yourself, “What if it does work out?” Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 148: Minda Harts: Securing a Seat at the Table as a Woman of Color
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 46.3 MBMinda Harts is a speaker, author, teacher, and CEO of The Memo, which is a career development platform for women of color. In this episode, we talk about: How to navigate the workplace as a woman of color How to secure a seat at the table as a woman of color What you can do as a white person in a position of power to support and advocate for women of color Why self-advocacy may be the most important thing to your success Minda's website: mindaharts.com Minda's socials: @mindah...
Episode 147: Action After Matt Iseman: Take One Step Into Your Urge
May 20, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 14.1 MBAction After Items Take One Step Into Your Urge Listen to the urges inside of you Try doing something in the realm of that urge Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 146: Matt Iseman: From Medical Doctor to Stand-up Comedian
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 51.4 MBMatt Iseman is an Emmy Award winning television host and stand-up comedian. He is the host of American Ninja Warrior, and was also previously a medical doctor. In this episode, we talk about: What going from a career in medicine to stand-up comedy was like What has allowed him to continue leveling-up his career year after year Why it might be a smart idea to take a short break in your life Matt's website: https://www.mattiseman.com/
Episode 145: Action After Chris Herren: Set Some Goals
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 17 MBAction After Items Set Some Goals Write down a professional result you want to achieve in 30, 60, or 90 days Ask yourself what is a personal goal you want to achieve in 30, 60, or 90 days Ask yourself what you can do today to move closer to those goals Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 144: Chris Herren: From Addiction to Sobriety
May 11, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 49.1 MBChris Herren is a former NBA basketball player who struggled with a massive addiction with drugs and alcohol, and has now been sober for around 13 years. He's currently working to help people going through addiction to recover. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up with an alcoholic father How you can start believing in yourself more What advice Chris would give to people struggling with addiction https://herrentalks.com https://herrenproject.org https://herrenwellness.com
Episode 143: Action After Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh: Relax
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 8.71 MBAction After Items Relax Take a deep breath Take a walk Go to your happy place Let go and let God Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 142: Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh: Licensed Therapist
May 04, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBDr. Siri is a licensed therapist and author with a TV show called ‘The Therapist’ where he conducts therapy with famous musicians. In this episode, we talk about: How Dr. Siri became a world-renowned dancer The silver lining to all his happiness in life The stigma of therapy Dr. Siri's website: sirisatnam.com [email protected]
Episode 141: Action After Stephen Scoggins: Focus on an Area of Your Life
April 29, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBAction After Items Focus on an Area of Your Life Solidify an area of your life that you want to work on Read a book on it Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 140: Stephen Scoggins: A Life of Highs and Lows
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 64 MBStephen Scoggins grew up in a broken home and was even homeless at one point. Today, he is the owner of 6 different businesses which are currently doing 9 figures. He is currently focused on Transform U, helping people level up in all areas of life. In this episode, we talk about: How you can change the programming given to you by your parents 3 questions that you can shape your life How to fight and win, rather than just exist in life Stephen's IG - stephen_scoggins stephenscoggi...
Episode 139: Action After Rob Aigner: Find a Mentor and Create a Plan
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 26.9 MBAction After Items Find a Mentor and Create a Plan Find a mentor and ask them how they got to where they are today Create a plan Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 138: Rob Aigner: How to Succeed in Your Career
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBRob Aigner grew up in Portland, OR and after graduating college, moved across the country to New York City on a whim to work in an advertising agency, and ultimately moved on to the real estate world. In this episode, we talk about: How Rob’s parents were both Holocaust survivors How immersion is the key to thriving in your career How to increase your motivation and drive Rob’s website - clearchoices.live Rob’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robaigner
Episode 137: Action After Jessica Cox: Get Uncomfortable
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MBAction After Items Get Uncomfortable Next time you find yourself in a busy place, lay down on the floor for 3 minutes. What is one uncomfortable action that will make you closer to your goal? Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 136: Jessica Cox: Born With No Arms and Defying Odds
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 66.6 MBJessica Cox was born with no arms, and has been able to do a tremendous amount of things people thought she wouldn't be able to do, like driving cars, flying airplanes, and earning a black belt. In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to grow up without arms The importance of faith, and how it can get you through anything How to increase your confidence Jessica's website - http://www.jessicacox.com/ Jessica's Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/jcmsofficial/
Episode 135: Action After Paul Tasner: Get Some Feedback
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 16.1 MBAction After Items Get Some Feedback Write down 2-3 companies that you would love to work for Find 10 people in each company and reach out to them Get an idea of what it’s like to work in that company Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 134: Paul Tasner: From Corporate Job to Entrepreneur
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 49.8 MBPaul Tasner spent 40 years in the corporate world, until he was laid off at the age of 64. He then founded the company Pulpworks. In this episode, we talk about: How Paul does not recommend staying in the corporate world for 40 years How you can be more strategic when starting off your career How to vet a company before working for them Pulpworks - http://www.pulpworksinc.com/
Episode 133: Action After Peter Zablocki: Focus on Today
April 01, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 8.53 MBAction After Items Focus on Today What is one thing you can do today to get closer to your goals When you wake up tomorrow, imagine hitting the snooze button like it was a reset button Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 132: Peter Zablocki: History Teacher and Life Guide
March 30, 2021 17:22 - 45 minutes - 53.1 MBPeter Zablocki is a history teacher, author, and life guide who gives advice on how to go through struggles in life. In this episode, we talk about: How Peter came to the U.S. from Poland at 11 How he accidentally became an author Peter’s Facebook: Peter S. Zablocki https://www.historyteacherstalkingpodcast.com/
Episode 131: Action After Anthony Trucks: Talk to the Person Who Keeps Telling You Things You Don’t Want to Hear
March 18, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBAction After Items Talk to the Person Who Keeps Telling You Things You Don’t Want to Hear Who is that person? Have a conversation with that person Come back and revisit the conversation in 48 hours Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 130: Anthony Trucks: Execution Is Key
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBAnthony Trucks is a former NFL athlete, a social entrepreneur, and host of the Aww Shift Podcast. In this episode, we talk about: How execute on your ideas and your identity How we are much bigger than the fruit of our experiences 5 ways to immediately make a shift in your life Anthony’s IG: @anthonytrucks https://yourlifeelevated.com/
Episode 131: Action After Karen Born: Listen To Your Thoughts
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBAction After Items Listen To Your Thoughts Ask yourself what thoughts hit your head when you go to bed, and think of 3 things that you absolutely crushed today Write down 3 thoughts or beliefs that you would like to have more often Attach a belief, thought, or meaning to an object in your house Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 129: Action After Karen Born: Listen To Your Thoughts
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBAction After Items Listen To Your Thoughts Ask yourself what thoughts hit your head when you go to bed, and think of 3 things that you absolutely crushed today Write down 3 thoughts or beliefs that you would like to have more often Attach a belief, thought, or meaning to an object in your house Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 130: Karen Born: How Life Can Change Because of Cancer
March 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBKaren Born grew up and worked in the performing arts world, later on becoming a professor in performing arts, until she got cancer. In this episode, we talk about: Karen’s life in the performing arts, and as a teacher in it What advice she has given her students Karen’s takeaways from having cancer Karen's Facebook - Karen Born-Cafaro
Episode 128: Karen Born: How Life Can Change Because of Cancer
March 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBKaren Born grew up and worked in the performing arts world, later on becoming a professor in performing arts, until she got cancer. In this episode, we talk about: Karen’s life in the performing arts, and as a teacher in it What advice she has given her students Karen’s takeaways from having cancer Karen's Facebook - Karen Born-Cafaro
Episode 129: Action After James Rosseau: What If You Actually Tried?
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.56 MBAction After Items What If You Actually Tried? Write down 3 things that you are naturally good at without even trying Explore and grow those things Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 127: Action After James Rosseau: What If You Actually Tried?
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.56 MBAction After Items What If You Actually Tried? Write down 3 things that you are naturally good at without even trying Explore and grow those things Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 126: James Rosseau: A Hunger to Learn and Grow
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBJames Rosseau was the former Senior VP of JPMorgan Chase and President of Allstate, and is currently a public speaker, author, and CEO of CoreLink Solutions which is a nonprofit which helps people achieve their full potential. In this episode, we talk about: How you can be resourceful even if you don’t have a degree Why you need to have an insatiable hunger for learning to move up James’ mission to make an impact on the education system James' website: https://thecorelinksolution.com/
Episode 128: James Rosseau: A Hunger to Learn and Grow
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBJames Rosseau was the former Senior VP of JPMorgan Chase and President of Allstate, and is currently a public speaker, author, and CEO of CoreLink Solutions which is a nonprofit which helps people achieve their full potential. In this episode, we talk about: How you can be resourceful even if you don’t have a degree Why you need to have an insatiable hunger for learning to move up James’ mission to make an impact on the education system James' website: https://thecorelinksolution.com/
Episode 127: Action After Dimitri Santaella: Action With Intention
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.89 MBAction After Items Action With Intention Go on IG and search for hashtags of your interests in life In those hashtags, find 5 people who are living a life that you want to live Send a DM to those 5 people Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 126: Dimitri Santaella: Building Your Own Beliefs
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBDimitri Santaella is a creative and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about: How we sometimes grow up with beliefs that are not necessarily our own How to build our own beliefs A wild story of how Dimitri and his best friend climbed a building, and how it led to his friend falling to his death
Episode 125: Action After Jim Riley: Write Down Your True Values
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBAction After Items Write Down Your True Values Ask yourself what has been most important to you in life Rank your values For each value, determine 2-3 rules you need to accomplish in order to feel that value What is one new rule you can implement so that you can achieve your values? Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 124: Jim Riley: The Path to Success and Fulfillment
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 48.3 MBJim Riley is a consultant, life coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, off-road racing champion, a former manager of In-N-Out, and many, many more. In this episode, we talk about: One trait that can create massive success for you in your career How one trip to Baja, CA to help a charity changed his life forever How in each endeavor that Jim has taken, he always has risen to the top Jim's website: https://www.livelifedriven.com
Episode 123: Action After Alex Kuhn: Focus on 3 Traits
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBAction After Items Focus on 3 Traits Honesty: What are the things you need to be honest with yourself about? Integrity: Are you showing up feeling good about the work and things you’re doing? Courage: Are you doing something every day that pushes you beyond what you were doing yesterday? Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 122: Alex Kuhn: Believing In Yourself
February 09, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBAlex Kuhn is the founder of Born To Lead, where they help you figure out what your specific leadership type is. In this episode, we talk about: How Alex started out as a swim coach after college How Alex accidentally went on a 4-hour drive to Buffalo, NY, and how that changed his life. How sometimes you’ve been reprimanded throughout life, but that might actually be your strength. Alex's website: alex-kuhn.com
Episode 121: Action After JV Crum III: Make A Journal
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.88 MBAction After Items Make a Journal For 24 hours, journal on the question “what is the difference I want to make and for who?” Pick one thing that you wrote down and encircle it. Reach out to one person you know who also has a similar interest in it, and pick their brains on it. Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps
Episode 120: JV Crum III: Your Intuition Is Calling
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBJV Crum III is the founder of The Conscious Millionaire Podcast. He is also an NLP Mindset Strategy Coach, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author. In this episode, we talk about: How JV decided to be a millionaire at 5 years old, and how he eventually achieved it The power of following your intuition The answer to the question of what your purpose is in life Where to find JV: consciousmillionare.com/makemillions
Episode 119: Action After Michael Marckx: Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBAction After Items Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself 1. Look up a TED Talk. 2. Find a book. 3. Get some alone time.
Episode 118: A Conversation With a Psychic, Michael Marckx
January 26, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode I talk with Michael Marckx, VP of Nixon, Creative Disruption Officer of Creative Disruption and the man behind the iconic Belgian Waffle Ride. In this episode, we talk about how a conversation with a psychic changed Michael's life and how he's been able to use his unique outlook on business to flourish in the space. We also talk about a few keys he lives by, how they've guided him throughout his life, and much much more. Enjoy!
Episode 117: Action After Rylee Meek: Being Your Vision
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.38 MBAction After Items Being Your Vision Think of 3 things that you want to have, and write them down as if you already have them Do the same thing for 3 things that you want to do in 2021 Do the same thing for 3 things that you want to be Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 116: Rylee Meek: Creating a Life of Fulfillment
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBRylee Meek is the creator of a social dynamic selling system, which has made him $100 million in the last 9 years. He is also a co-founder of The King’s Castle. In this episode, we talk about: How words in your life can determine the quality of your life How Rylee went from having $673 in his bank account, to making $100 million in business How to create a fulfilling life Rylee's socials: @theryleemeek Rylee's number: 727-472-3860
Episode 115: Action After Antonio Neves: 1 Degree and 30 Minutes
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBAction After Items 1 Degree and 30 Minutes What is one degree you can turn up in some area in your life? Go on a 30-minute walk without technology Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 114: Antonio Neves: Creating the Life You Want
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBAntonio Neves is a speaker, author, podcaster, and success coach. He has also just released a book called ’Stop Living on Autopilot’. In this episode, we talk about: How Antonio went from selling cheese to working with Nickelodeon How to figure out if you are on autopilot The importance of building relationships Antonio’s website: https://theantonioneves.com/ Antonio’s book: http://stoplivingonautopilot.com/
Episode 113: Investigating 2020 and Building 2021
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about investigating 2020 and building 2021. Ask Yourself: What brought you the most joy in 2020? What were some of the professional discoveries that you had? What were some of your professional wins? What will you then prioritize on in 2021? What is your word for the year in 2021?
Episode 112: Action After Cody Jefferson: Sit Down and Create Your Vision for 2021
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.95 MBAction After Items Sit Down and Create Your Vision for 2021 Ask yourself what your life would look like in 1 year Go on a rant and record it What is one thing that needs to die in you in 2021? What would your life look like if that part died? Go on another rant and record it Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 111: Cody Jefferson: Building Your Self
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBCody Jefferson is the CEO of Embrace The Lion—a community of high-achieving men and women raising people up and helping home with their leadership and communication skills. In this episode, we talk about: How Cody was raised in the pastor community, and leaving it How to build your own story Cody's website: www.codyjefferson.com Cody's socials: @codyjefferson
Episode 110: Action After Matt Budgell: Connect with the Earth
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.81 MBAction After Items Connect with the Earth Go on a 10-minute walk Find a place where you can sit quietly for 10 minutes Let your mind wander Stu’s IG - @stumassengill Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 109: Matt Budgell: Cancer Survivor
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 53 MBMatt Budgell is a cancer survivor and was diagnosed at around 25 years old. He was also drafted in the MiLB at 18. Today, he heads the Love For Life Foundation, a non-profit which helps and supports cancer patients. In this episode, we talk about: Getting drafted by the MiLB at 18 Going through his battle against cancer What positives helped him survive Website: theloveforlifefoundation.org Matt's IG: @barefootbudge