Guiding Heroes
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe World is full of HEROES. Many are on the journey towards transforming their life and business for the better. They should have access to a great podcast serving as their Guide. Welcome to Guiding Heroes. Listen to honest conversations with everyday heroes who transparently reflect on their successes, failures and unexpected life events. “...unless we’re willing to have an honest conversation about what gets in the way, we will never change… we need courage, compassion and connection. ASAP.” -- Brene’ Brown
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The Wheel of Emotion: An Emotional Intelligence Client Presentation by David Patterson
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Wheel of Emotion Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It involves being aware of one's own emotional state and the emotional states of those around us and using that awareness to guide our thoughts and actions. Emotional intelligence helps us to understand ourselves better, including our strengths, weaknesses, and values. By developing emotional intelligence, we can improve our relationsh...
Entrepreneurship After Employment (Guiding Heroes UK)
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBRedundancy, or the involuntary loss of employment, can be a stressful and challenging experience. However, for some individuals, it can also allow them to pursue a different path and explore new avenues of career fulfillment. One such path is entrepreneurship, which allows individuals to take control of their own destinies and create their own successful businesses. Moving from a traditional 9-to-5 job to becoming an entrepreneur requires a significant shift in mindset and approach, as well ...
The Enemies of Personal and Professional Growth
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDedicated to collaborating with visionary authors determined to create impactful literature, independent book publisher Eric G. Reid offers insights into the realm of self-critique and guidance for those grappling with self-sabotage tendencies. Eric delves into the importance of breaking free from religious echo chambers and harnessing the transformative potential of aligning with one's inner voice.
Echo Chambers - The Enemy of Self Purpose with Guest Hero Eric G. Reid
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, host David Patterson speaks with author, coach, thought leader, and friend, Eric G. Reid to discuss beliefs that have the ability to limit our life’s potential. This conversation dives into topics of vision and purpose, identity, and the ever-popular topic of echo chambers. Through candid stories and life-changing experiences. David and Eric provide thoughtful tools on their unbecoming journey; a journey that unleashes their full potential, success, and fulfillment. Listen ...
Ken Moorman Presents: On The Other Side of My Dream
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, Guiding Heroes sits down with Ken Moorman, an entrepreneur, and author of The Other Side Of My Dream, a memoir. Determined with an unshakable vision, Ken focused on his dreams. He went from a starving artist to a successful business owner. From the East Coast, to Hollywood and back, Ken abandoned security to follow his vision. Despite uncertainties and unprecedented challenges, Ken continued with his curiosity. Based on the belief of others, he continued in faith and opene...
Shaun Rawls Presents: "F"-It-Less: 18 F-Words to Reframe and Repurpose Your Life
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBShaun Rawls, Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, is a progressive, growth-minded, influential leader that invests in people and businesses centered around residential and commercial real estate. Shaun is also the author of "F"-It-Less: 18 F-Words to Reframe and Repurpose Your Life. During this episode, Shaun talks about his book, the path towards launching his real estate career, strategies for making good decisions and what motivates people to justify their fights for their limitations aga...
Fighting The War On Self Sabotaging Terrorism: Boost Confidence & Courage
March 22, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWho will be upset if you succeed? In this episode, Eric G Reid joins the podcast to discuss tactics to Win the War fought on the Self Sabotage Battlefield. The solution is simple... not easy. From mastering the mistake monkey to prioritizing your success over the comfort of others, Eric equips you with the tools to bravely step out of your comfort zone. Resources: GoodTherapy.com Self-Criticism Article You Don't Get What You Want... You Get What You Expect 10 Things You Can Do to Boost...
Supernatural Synchronicity
March 16, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBJoin hosts David Patterson and Carissa Mason as they reflect on how their paralleled life experiences uniquely prepared them for their greater purpose. From life-altering diseases to cross-regional moves, this candid conversation offers the tools and resources for listeners to move in closer alignment with their passion. Listeners will walk away from this conversation with the confidence to pursue the goal that might seem unattainable, with the solid support system needed to push through any...
Guiding Heroes Podcast Pillars
March 09, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWithout purpose, we cannot have priorities. David Patterson and Carisa Mason define their greater purposes that shape the way they measure success. Through investment in personal development, financial wellness, and mental elasticity, the greater purpose slowly reveals itself. Listeners will also understand through personal accounts from both hosts that the relentless pursuit of purpose in all areas of their lives will reveal THE PURPOSE OF LIFE. Listen to Discover: 2 necessary keys for ...
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: The Law of Intentionality
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB"Infinite possibilities do not come when you argue for limitations." In this episode of Guiding Heroes, hosts David Patterson and Carisa Mason unpack the limiting beliefs that commonly prevent dreamers from closing the gap on goals and ambitions. Listen as David and Carisa both reflect on the seeds and questions that caused the shift from their traditional incomes to entrepreneurship. These journeys are marked by movement through levels of consciousness, management of expectations, and over...
BONUS CONTENT: How to Position and Market YOU in a Post-COVID World
July 13, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBOn this BONUS episode of Guiding Heroes, Executive Career Coach Jane Ferre is back to share exclusive content from her website. From LinkedIn articles to free content to download, Jane refreshes her content on her website frequently - this is something you do NOT want to miss. Jane also shares a sneak peek into her VIP, 10-week career coaching program. As a student who has been through the program twice herself, Jane outlines program highlights and what listeners can expect when they join ...
Employee or Entrepreneur: How to Succeed in Both (Guiding Heroes UK)
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB“Don't wait for somebody else to create the next part of your life” In this episode, host David Patterson is joined by Executive Career Coach and HR professional, Jane Ferré. Just like her job at Disneyland where she played the role of Pluto, Jane challenges listeners to step into the role of their authentic self by identifying characteristics, experiences, challenges, and triumphs that make them unique. As a previous HR executive at British Airways and LEON Restaurants, Jane has faced he...
Unmerited Favor and Miracle Mornings
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB“If you made it through 2020, then in 2021 there is no doubt that you are unstoppable.” In this episode of Guiding Heroes, host David Patterson welcomes back marketing and brand professional, Andrea D. Smith to tackle the topic of unmerited favor and discuss the essential steps to take in order to live a life full of authenticity, fulfillment, and intention. In this conversation, Andrea shares previous yearly intentions and the daily tactics and visualization exercises that aligned her clos...
The Kaizen Method: Change for the Better
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB“Small, incremental improvements over a long period of time create significant change.” Guiding Heroes hosts David Patterson and Carissa Mason sit down with relationship and leadership expert and executive coach Edward Reed to discuss the small incremental changes needed to step into your purpose. Reed recounts a life-changing trip to the emergency room that redirected his steps to create Thoughts from the Gym series. One thousand days later, this honest conversation offers tangible ways t...
Book Review: On the Other Side of My Dream by Ken Moorman
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode, Guiding Heroes sits down with Ken Moorman, an entrepreneur, and author of The Other Side Of My Dream, a memoir. Determined with an unshakable vision, Ken focused on his dreams. He went from a starving artist to a successful business owner. From the East Coast to Hollywood and back, Ken abandoned security to follow his vision. Despite uncertainties and unprecedented challenges, Ken continued with his curiosity. Based on the belief of others, he continued in faith and opened...
9 Ways to Boost Confidence and Courage
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB“If we can master the belief, master the mindset and master the habits, we can create success in any area of our life.” Mastermind Eric G. Reid is back for another powerful conversation around the habits that have powerful effects on your life. From visualizing who you want to be, to creating and maintaining boundaries, this episode will equip you with the simple yet powerful steps you can take to master success in your business, relationships, finances. Listen to Discover: The soldier’s...
Combating Self Sabotage
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWho will be upset if you succeed? Certified Mastermind, Eric G. Reid joins David and Carissa to tackle the topic of self-sabotage and strategies to overcome it. The solution might not be as difficult as you think…From mastering the mistake monkey to prioritizing your success over the comfort of others, this episode equips you with the tools to bravely step out of your comfort zone and into success. Listen to Discover: Strategies to combat the mistake monkey How to differentiate between ...
Echo Chambers: The Enemy of Purpose
May 27, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWho will be upset if you succeed? In this episode, host David Patterson speaks with certified mastermind and friend, Eric G. Reid to discuss beliefs that have the ability to limit our life’s potential. This conversation dives into topics of vision and purpose, identity, and the ever-popular topic of echo chambers. Through candid stories and life-changing experiences. David and Eric provide thoughtful tools on their unbecoming journey; a journey that unleashes their full potential, success,...
Guiding Heroes Purpose Pillars
May 27, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWithout purpose, we cannot have priorities. In this Guiding Heroes episode, David Patterson and Carisa Mason define their greater purposes, shaping the way they measure success. Through investment in personal development, financial wellness, and mental elasticity, the greater purpose slowly reveals itself. Listeners (OUR HEROES) will also understand that the relentless pursuit of purpose in all areas of their lives will reveal the purpose OF their life. Listen to Discover: 2 necessary ke...
Welcome to Guiding Heroes: The Reboot!
May 21, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MBAfter taking a hiatus to focus on health and business challenges presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic, Executive Coach and Chief Alchemist David Patterson returns to the renovated Guiding Heroes Studio in Atlanta, Georgia with new perspectives and discoveries. Many are on the journey towards transforming their life and business for the better. This podcast will serve as their Guide.
"This is what FREEDOM feels like." -- Marisa Donnelly
January 21, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMarisa Donnelly, Host of the Vulnerability Podcast and Founder of the Be A Light Collective, LLC discusses her Authenticity Journey through open and honest conversations, the self-imposed pressures of becoming a “Bonus Mom” and the journal that gave her permission to be creative and encouragement to pursue her love for writing.
Say Yes to Originality
January 13, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThe ADS Agency Senior Brand Strategy Andrea D. Smith becomes very transparent while grappling with thoughts around identity, purpose, and gifts. Andrea believes people are born free and uninhibited from the rules of society. Unfortunately, we become tainted by our environment and the beliefs of others during our formative years. This can impact finding your true Life Purpose. Being oneself takes immense courage. Yet, Andrea encourages listeners to live free and inspire others to do the same.
Words Matter
January 01, 2020 02:22 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThe ADS Agency Senior Brand Strategy Andrea D. Smith. discussing the three-year tradition of THE ADS ONE-WORD PARTY. “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.” - Yehuda Berg
Book Review: Fight for Your Next Level by Tasha M. Scott
December 12, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB“We become comfortable and settle to accept a counterfeit existence living as a hostage of our past.” Those words are written by Author Tasha M. Scott in her third book Fight for Your Next Level. Tasha empowers professionals and entrepreneurs through sharing lessons learned with humility, transparency, vulnerability and conviction. This episode will provide concrete steps on how to find the right counselor and a specific 90-day template for anyone looking to transform their lives and step in...
The Fight for Your Next Level
December 10, 2019 09:30 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB“We become comfortable and settle to accept a counterfeit existence living as a hostage of our past.” Those words are written by Author Tasha M. Scott in her third book The Fight for Your Next Level. Tasha empowers professionals and entrepreneurs through sharing lessons learned with humility, transparency, vulnerability and conviction. This episode will provide concrete steps on how to find the right counselor and a specific 90-day template for anyone looking to transform their lives and ste...
Pursuing Authentic Satisfaction in Your Life
November 26, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB“...out of that little apartment (in Chicago) with a bunch of Nigerians trying to figure out how to do life in American…” came Tolu Akande. This episode discusses processes for making great decisions; positioning strategies to almost guarantee promotions when requested; how to discover your true identity; and the hardest lesson learned during his journey towards becoming Lead Life and Corporate Coach of the ToluCoaches Team Enjoy the Music of Tolu Akande https://open.spotify.com/artist/7D...
Live Life With Success
November 21, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBChange Agent Eric G. Reid believes that success in any area of life starts with mastering your habits and controlling your mindset. The journey towards that discovery was sparked by an assumptive statement made by his young son. From that moment, Eric discovered the importance of writing a Success Vision Statement; developing an Identity of Worthiness; and the reason for people becoming stuck in The Cycle of Success and Failure. If you’re looking for strategies in living a more balanced lif...
Fighting the War on Self-Sabotaging Terrorism
November 21, 2019 12:25 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBPart Two of our conversation with Change Agent Eric G. Reid discusses David Patterson’s War on Self-Sabotaging Terrorism, the Weapons of our Warfare, 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Confidence and Courage and the impact made on Eric’s life by growing up in the home of a German, Lutheran, Mechanical Engineer. This interview will give you specific steps towards Living Life with Success. Ephesians 6:10-21
"It's Not Fun Having Your Ego Put In Check" -- Liz Campbell
November 11, 2019 09:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAGC Georgia Director of Business Engagement Liz Campbell has a passion for people and changing the conversation around the definition of success. Liz speaks vulnerably about marriage, divorce, her family, and the importance of operating in a “Ministry of Silence”. (This episode was released on the 18th Anniversary of Liz's Grandmother passing from this Earth. We dedicate this episode to Jean Louise Goodwill.)
"This is what FREEDOM feels like."
November 08, 2019 09:30 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBMarisa Donnelly, Host of the Vulnerability Podcast and Founder of the Be A Light Collective, LLC discusses her Authenticity Journey through open and honest conversations, the self-imposed pressures of becoming a “Bonus Mom” and the journal that gave her permission to be creative and encouragement to pursue her love for writing.
From Gas Chambers to Coffeehouses
November 07, 2019 09:30 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBDetermined with an unshakable vision, Ken Moorman went from a starving artist on Melrose Avenue Hollywood and $1.3M in debt to abandoning the perceived security of a federal government job and following his vision… becoming the owner of Jirani Coffeehouse in Manassas, Virginia and author of The Other Side Of My Dream.
The Power of Borrowed Belief
November 06, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBGuiding Heroes talks with Jim Fischetti, coach, speaker, and author of Vision to Results and Winning with Words. Jim discusses his intentional path towards success, the $10,000 conversation that changed his life and his seven key concepts for creating a success culture in your life.
Book Review: Vision to Results, Leadership in Action Written By Jim Fischetti
November 06, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB"Culture can be hard to define, but you know when you see one that's strong and a culture that lacks substance." -- Jim Fischetti, coach, speaker, and author of Vision to Results and Winning with Words. Jim discusses his intentional path towards success, the $10,000 conversation that changed his life and his seven key concepts for creating a success culture in your life.
7 Principles for Creating a Success Culture
November 06, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB"Culture can be hard to define, but you know when you see one that's strong and a culture that lacks substance." -- Jim Fischetti, coach, speaker, and author of Vision to Results and Winning with Words. Jim discusses his intentional path towards success, the $10,000 conversation that changed his life and his seven key concepts for creating a success culture in your life.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
October 28, 2019 05:54 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBJohn Maxwell Certified Coach/Speaker and Chief Alchemist for DP3 Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia David Patterson introduces listeners to the Guiding Heroes Podcast prior to the launch of Season One on November 6, 2019.