Teen Catalyst
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Empowering teens' development into tomorrow's thought leaders and entrepreneurs, and coaching them to become men and women of IMPACT, who can change the world.
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85 Five Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start Today
July 02, 2021 13:15 - 6 minutes - 5.2 MBToday's episode was taken from a video I did on my YouTube channel (Level Up Daily, Episode 30), and it's all about side hustles! There are endless opportunities for what you can do to earn extra income! Here are 5 ways that you can earn income starting today: Drone photography Lawn care Social media management Web design Local tour guide Check out the original video on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnTZ4ga4OBI
84 Wisdom is POWER
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBWisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use. Thomas J. Watson Before you can put your time and knowledge to the proper use, you first have to know what the proper use IS. That takes vision and purpose, knowing yourself, understanding your gifts and talents, and discovering the creativity God has given you. The "proper use" is putting that vision to work creating impact on the lives of other people. Discover your vision, put your time and knowledge to work ON ...
83 The "C": CAUTIOUS personality type
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBThis is the fourth and final part in my four-part series on the DISC Model of Human Behavior. Today I am diving into the "C" Cautious personality type. Remember, each and every one of us contains a part of each of the four basic personality types, but we do have a high type in our personality that we are more akin to. Each basic personality type has its strong and weak points, but no one type is better or worse than the others. If you see yourself in the "C" Cautious personality type, foll...
82 The "S": SUPPORTIVE personality type
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBIf you've ever found yourself wishing you could say no, but found that you just can't quite get that simple two-letter word out of your mouth, then today's episode might hit home for you. This episode is the third in my four-part series on the DISC Model of Human Behavior. In this episode, I will be diving a little more into the "S" Supportive personality type. If you see yourself in the "S" Supportive personality type, follow the link to learn even more about yourself and your personalit...
81 The Inspiring Type
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MBToday, we are diving into the second basic personality type of the DISC model of human behavior, the (I) Inspiring personality type. The Inspiring type is outgoing and people oriented. They are very inspiring, and make people feel great when people are around them. When there is a group of people around, the "I" type is the last person to leave. They like to make things happen; they are stimulators, and agents of cause. The Inspiring type is also very impressionable, and easily influence...
80 The "D": Dominant personality type
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.25 MBToday, I will be building on top of my last episode, in which I talked about the four basic personality types inside the DISC model of human behavior. In today's episode, I will be diving into the outgoing + task oriented personality type, also known as the "Dominant" personality type. Follow the link below to receive a more in-depth look at the DISC model of human behavior, and receive personal guidance to help you further understand your personality and that of people around you. https:...
79 Build Your Confidence by Understanding Yourself
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBIn my last episode, I talked a little about how confident people understand themselves. One of the best ways to go about understanding yourself and other people is a tool called the DISC Model of Human Behavior. The DISC Model of Human Behavior is a tool to help you understand the deeper insights of your personality. In DISC, there are four basic personality types: (D) Dominant, (I) Inspiring, (S) Supportive, and (C) Cautious. In the next four episodes, I will do a deeper dive into each ...
78 How to be More CONFIDENT
June 16, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBOne of the things that I talk about a lot on this podcast is confidence, and how it can help you create the life you want. Here are 7 things confident people do differently: They know where to find happiness. They are not really interested in what everybody else is doing. They pick their battles. They know when to speak confidently. They look for challenge. They know how to fail. They do not need the spotlight. The amazing thing about all of these traits is that they are so easy to ...
77 GOALS: Behavior focused VS Outcome focused
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBIf we only focus on the outcome of our actions and goals we'll often end up disappointed. But if we can shift our focus to our behavior, to becoming WHO we want to be or the type of person who can achieve the goals we set for ourselves, we'll see infinite growth. Share this episode with a friend.
76 The Power of POSITIVE Self Talk
June 11, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MBPositive thinking and positive self talk can seem a little woo-woo, but when done right, it can radically improve your self confidence. Zig Ziglar said it this way, "positive thinking will let you do EVERYTHING better than negative thinking". One of the exercises I take teens through in the Teen Catalyst Experience is reframing negative self talk. Instead of "I wish" or "I want", change it to "I will" and "I can". Share this podcast with someone you know could use a confidence boost.
75 Which path will you choose?
June 09, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 6.71 MBIn today's episode we talk about the typical teen's path to career, some statistics, and an alternative. 70% of US Americans study at a 4-year college 30% of college enrollees drop out after their first year 56% never graduate 27%, graduates who actually work in their degree field $28,950, Average student loan debt (2019) $25,2950, average cost of college per YEAR (tuition, book, transportation, meals, room & board, etc) This translates to a LOT of people with massive amounts of deb...
74 How to be More Confident
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBHave you ever set out to do something and then doubt struck you, and you didn’t know how to move forward or get your groove back? It’s often the things that scare you that you need to lean into in order to move forward in life. If the thing that you want doesn’t scare you, then you probably don’t want something big enough. Today, I’m going to share a few ways that you can regain that self-confidence that you lost.
73 Why You're Not Accomplishing Your Goals
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBToday’s episode comes from a livestream I did on my Facebook profile. So often we set goals for ourselves that we have such a hard time achieving. This happens because we’re going about it all wrong. True change happens from the inside out. From this episode: Join me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Keneash86 Link to my livestream: https://www.facebook.com/Keneash86/videos/523076018862208 Atomic Habits by James Clear
72 The Importance of Self Care
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBDo you ever feel run down, overworked, and under-rewarded for that work? Often times, this comes from our own doing. Today, I want to talk about one antidote to these feelings: self-care. Why should you care about self-care? Why is it important? How can it help you? Here are just two of the many benefits of self-care. It’s been shown to reduce stress. It can improve your mental health. There are many self-care activities that you can do. Here are a few examples: Yoga Take a hot bath E...
I hope you take the time...
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MBTime is the one asset we're given which can never be replenished. As you receive your graduation diploma, I hope you take the time... I hope you take the time to consider how for you've come. I hope you take the time to: thank those who had helped you get to where you are today consider the impact you want to have on the world think about the person you want to become
70 Elevate Daily
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 8.73 MBThis episode is pulled from the first of my new mini video series, filled with some of my thoughts, tips to boost you to help you create a better life, and random wisdoms from the past.
69. 12 Tips for a Happy Life pt. 2
May 26, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBGraduation is not the end, but merely a new beginning. Graduates now have an opportunity in front of them to create a life that they want to live. Finally, for the first time ever, they get to dictate their own path. When you’re in school, life is dictated for you. You’re told what to do, where to go, and when to be there. You have no control over those things. But now that you’re graduating, you have the opportunity to dictate the path that you want to follow. Today, I have for you part t...
68. 12 Tips for a Happy Life pt. 1
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBGraduation is not the end, but merely a new beginning. Graduates now have an opportunity in front of them to create a life that they want to live. Finally, for the first time ever, they get to dictate their own path. When you’re in school, life is dictated for you. You’re told what to do, where to go, and when to be there. You have no control over those things. But now that you’re graduating, you have the opportunity to dictate the path that you want to follow. Today, I have for you part o...
A message to graduates
May 24, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBRecording from mobile studio today. Show notes and link will be updated when I get a chance.
67. Think Small to Go BIG
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.14 MBDid you know that only 8% of people actually reach their goals? That means 92% of people fail their goals, usually within a couple of weeks or months! What is it that differentiates between failure and success for those people? According to researchers, the thing that differentiates between success and failure is setting specific and challenging goals. That doesn't mean you have to try to do everything at once. Trying to reach for something too big all at once is a recipe for failure. If y...
66. 5 Benefits of Thinking BIG
May 19, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.24 MBToday, I want to share with you five reasons why dreaming BIG is so important. Without big dreams, we'll never reach our full potential. Positivity builds momentum Your focus shifts You become resilient after failure Time management becomes important Your confidence blossoms "If you can dream it, you can create a version of it." ~ Dave Kauffman "If your dream is achievable, then that should be a goal. You're not dreaming big enough." ~ Dave Kauffman
5 Benefits of Thinking BIG
May 19, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.24 MBToday, I want to share with you five reasons why dreaming BIG is so important. Without big dreams, we'll never reach our full potential. Positivity builds momentum Your focus shifts You become resilient after failure Time management becomes important Your confidence blossoms "If you can dream it, you can create a version of it." ~ Dave Kauffman "If your dream is achievable, then that should be a goal. You're not dreaming big enough." ~ Dave Kauffman
65 The Power of Thinking BIG
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.22 MBPeople throw around inspiring words in motivational readings, and in social media posts like they are a dime a dozen. Mindset and manifestation are the latest trend. What can taking control of your mindset and envisioning your future do for you? Does a strong mental game have the power to change your entire life? There is a common phrase. “Think big to get big.” This means that if your mindset and mentality are open to achieving big things your chances of achieving them are greater. Ther...
64 Invest in Your Success
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 7.56 MBIn today’s episode, I want to get into what it takes to succeed in today’s world. First off, you need to ask yourself what success looks like for you. What will your life look like when you can finally sit back and say, Wow, I really succeeded in life? What will it take for you to achieve that success? One of the key factors to success is investing in yourself. That might look like finding a book to help you on your journey to success. You might invest in a course to help you become more c...
63 How to Get Your Creativity Flowing
May 12, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MBHow to Get Your Creativity Flowing Have you ever set out to write a paper, or create some music, or develop an idea, and you just found that your creativity was missing? That happens to ALL of us! We reach a dead end where we simply run out of fresh ideas, and we fumble around helplessly looking for those solutions that just continue to escape us. Today, I want to share with you five simple brainstorming techniques to get those creative juices flowing again. 1. Get an outside input. Inst...
62 The #1 Predictor of Success for Teens
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 3.99 MBI took inspiration for today's show from a couple of articles I came across on the #1 predictor of success in life. It must be: INSPIRED BY VISION AND PURPOSE...FUELED BY OPTIMISM AND BELIEF...POWERED BY FAITH AND HOPE...POWERED BY FAITH AND HOPE...KEPT ALIVE BY STUBBORNNESS...AND IF WE'RE HONEST INCLUDES SOME FEAR OF FAILURE AND DESIRE TO PROVE YOURSELF... That "IT" factor that drives success.....GRIT!! Here's 8 skills you can develop to create your own GRIT: Start first with fore tho...
61: 20 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s episode is from a video that I recorded for my Teen Catalyst group on Facebook about how to become more confident in any situation. Here are 20 crazy things to try to boost your confidence. (Plus five bonus confidence boosters!) Get naked In the privacy of your own home, please! This can help you to become more confident in your own skin Do something crazy that is out of character for you Pick something that is totally out of your league Learn something new Pick something tha...
60 Accelerate your life
May 05, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 5.83 MBIn this episode I lay out all the options I have available for teen and young adults to work with me both 1-1 and in a group setting. No matter what your circumstance, there's an option here for you. Schedule a call if you want to talk with me personally to find out more about how I can serve you. Also, send an email to [email protected] or text me at 270-681-8536. Group coaching/Mastermind Investment: $149/month $749/6 months $1199/year Duration: unlimited Includes: Bi-weekly 60...
59 Teen Struggles
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 5.69 MBWe all face difficulties from time to time in our lives, and sometimes it seems nearly impossible to stay standing and push through in those times. Today, I want to share 7 strategies to help you get through a difficult time in life. Like the song says, "let it go". Let your emotions run their course Learn something from your current situation Take a moment to enjoy yourself Keep up with your responsibilities Create a plan for the future Make a list of things that fill you with grat...
58 Five Rules You Should be BREAKING!!
April 30, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 5.01 MBFor today's show I ripped the audio from a livestream I did on Wednesday's Young Entrepreneur Catalyst livestream. There comes a time in life when, in order to blaze your own trail, you will have to break a few "rules". Listen on for the five rules holding you back from getting what you want in life. the "Work from 9-5" rule "Always meet your goals and expectations What other people think is important Mistakes are a bad thing Your parents are always right What socially accepted rules ...
57 Why did I start IMPACTFUL Teens?
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBThis episode is all about the Genesis, or the ‘why’, behind Impactful Teens, and where I plan to go with it in the future. I started this podcast because I like to be able to make a difference in the lives of teenagers. I want to be someone who builds up teens and empowers them to live the life they want to live, to give them a boost as they step into the next phase of life. All of us are chasing the same goal: to be happy in our lives. It’s so much easier to achieve that if you can design...
56 Four Things Affecting Your Parent/Teen Relationship
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBDo you ever feel like you and your teen just don't quite connect? Like there's something that constantly comes between you, but you can't put a finger on it? Today I'm going to share with you 4 of the most common things that negatively affect relationships between parents and teens, and what I believe can be a solution to overcome them. Links mentioned in the episode: https://impactfulteens.com/01-people-puzzles/ https://impactfulteens.com/02-understanding-yourself-and-others-disc/ Link...
55 Invitation to Connect
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBI want to get to know you, the listeners of this podcast. After all, you're the reason Impactful Teens exists. Send an email to [email protected] or text me at 270-681-8536. You can also join the community on MeWe or FB.
54 I Know My Purpose! Now What?
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBNow that you've narrowed down your primary reason for living over that past four episodes, it's time to put it into action. Slow progress is the most lasting change. Maintain your focus by looking to the future Think of what you can do to get started today Remind yourself of your purpose each day Track your progress Spread the word Do good work
53 Seven More Questions to Reveal Your Life Purpose
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBOnce again, get a pen and paper, find a quiet spot, and dive deep to answer these questions to discover your life purpose. What are your greatest regrets? Who inspires you the most? What are your natural talents? What makes you feel good about yourself? In what areas do people ask for your help? What memories do you want to have as an 80 Y/O?
52 Finding Purpose Through Writing
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MBIntrospective writing is a GREAT way to reveal your purpose in life. Here's what you'll need to do: Gab a pen and paper, and find 60 minutes for yourself Empty your mind of preconceived ideas Write, "what is my life purpose" at the top of the page Take some time to clear your mental clutter Stick with the process Continue writing until you find "it" "I want to make my mark, but what target, I wonder, am I going to hit"? ~ Cecil Castelluci
51 If You Only Had a Year To Live
April 14, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.47 MBToday we talk through 7 questions to help reveal your life purpose. If you only had a year to live, how would you spend it? How do you want others to remember you? What did you love to do as a child that you no longer do? What type of discomfort can I handle? What topics and activities make you lose track of time? What do you dream of doing but are to afraid to do it? How could you best serve the world? Sit down with a pen and paper and write down the answer to each of these question...
50 Make Life More Fulfilling
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MBThis is the first in a series of five episodes on the what, when, where, why, and how of discovering your purpose in life. The benefits of discovering and living your life purpose: You'll enjoy more focus and clarity Life is more fun and enjoyable It enhances your passion for life You become part of something bigger than yourself Do you know your life purpose? Was it an intentional discovery, or did you just happen into it? Tell me about it by sending an email to [email protected]...
49 Shift Your Reality
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBIt's easy to get caught up in just living life, and letting things happen how they happen. While that’s the easy thing to do in the moment, it doesn’t do anything to intentionally create a life we LOVE living. You can fumble your way through a life and career you don’t enjoy, saving up for retirement along the way to try and enjoy the last few years of your life. But wouldn’t you rather live your WHOLE life as a happy healthy thriving human, rather than wait till you reach the moving targe...
48 Combating Teenage Disrespect
April 07, 2021 17:38 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBDisrespect in teenagers can manifest in many different ways. But the truth that what we often perceive as disrespect, usually comes from a much deeper underlying issue. Often the source is the teen's search for identity and struggle for independence. Here's 5 things you can start doing today to combat this: 1. Create A Trusting Relationship Trust is important for any relationship. If you want your teenager to listen to you, or consider what you say, you should earn their trust. You need t...
47 Five Unconventional Income Ideas for Teens
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MBHere's a few ideas to get you started building an empire while you're still in your teens. Content production written video audio Handmade items your own items resell items others make Tech support helping older people integrate technology in every day life helping business integrate tech for better outreach and sales helping people learn cryptocurrency for the new economy Custom photography Basic services baby-sitting lawn maintenance pool cleaning gutter cleaning maid se...
46 How can I get my teen to talk?
April 02, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBBe yourself. Model good communication Don't be afraid to compromise Focus on the positive Talk less, listen more Problem-solve together Don’t judge
45 Motivating your teenagers
March 31, 2021 15:45 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBEmpathize with your teen Affective empathy (based on feelings, emotion) Cognitive empathy (based on facts, objective) Listen actively. Don’t be reactive, correcting, and offering your own insights until they ask. Find out the “why” behind what they're feeling. Remain objective. Understand pressure can backfire Pressure is a motivator, and if your pressure is the primary motivator it can prevent your teens from developing critical life skills Learn what's important to THEM Most teens ...
44 Helping teens overcome negative self-talk.
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.04 MBThis topic was brought to me by a parent who was at his wit's end about what to do to help his son quit talking down about himself. There are a number of different things that could be factors in causing a teen to talk negatively about themselves. From bullying by peers, to failing at something, or even a friendship turned sour. Often times though it comes down to the language we as parents, teachers, and leader use in our conversations with teens. With a subtle shift in the wording we use...
43 Innovation and Development for Teens
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBToday we discuss how to develop within teens an attitude and mindset towards innovation and development. 5 Innovator mindsets: Learn to see patterns and connections Be open to new ideas Own your mistakes Embrace diversity (ideas, approach, personality, etc) Integrate the "digital world" into life when beneficial Send questions, comments, and feedback to [email protected]
42 Teen Learning & Development
March 24, 2021 14:15 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBIn today's episode we talk teen learning and development, and how to actively engage them in their pursuit of it. Things to Know: # 1: A young adolescent brain can hold seven items of information, plus or minus two items, in working memory. # 2: The addition of emotion can help teens remember. # 3: The brain is social & requires interaction in order to develop properly # 4: Practice/rehearsal is critical to learning for the long term # 5: We take in more information visually than thro...
41 Opportunities for Growth
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.37 MBToday is a continuation of the 5-conversations model. In this episode we talk about exploring opportunities for growth and how to match up expectations, performance, and reality. Listen on
40 Discovering your talents and strengths
March 19, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBToday is the 2nd in our series of the 5 conversations to have with teens. In this episode we discuss how finding what you're strong in and where you talents lie is like a sculptor chipping away at a stone to reveal a statue.
39 Teen Conversations - Personal Environment
March 17, 2021 21:51 - 10 minutes - 6.68 MBIn todays episode we talk about the various aspects of a teen's personal enviroment, and haw to get them to open up and talk. The main point is this, get curious. Ask open ended questions.Stay judgement free. Remove your own preconceived notions and ideas from the conversation unless asked for. Allow THEM to do the thinking and sharing. All you need to do is ask better questions. Read the full write up at https://impactfulteens.com/it39
38 How can I get my teen to talk?
March 15, 2021 17:25 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MBToday I speak to a question that I get quite a few variations of, but the core of it, "how can I get my teen to open up and talk?" It's usually a desparate situation where the relationship has almost imperceptibly deteriorated over time until one day you wake up and realize there IS no relationship. The key is to rebuild the relationship, which takes time. Get curious about the other person. Ask open ended questions with no agenda. Don't assume you know what they think or how they feel abo...