Positive Forward Motion
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsGet more of what you want and less of what you don’t, both personally and professionally. Our podcast is designed to empower, motivate and inspire you to be your best. No matter how small your step, as long as you take it in the right direction, that’s Positive Forward Motion.
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Episodes
If It Matters
October 06, 2021 04:01 - 5 minutes - 8.4 MBIf it matters to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse. This week discover how to identify and overcome the excuses that are holding you back from what you can become!
BONUS: Interview with Sabine Gedeon!
September 29, 2021 04:01 - 49 minutes - 46 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Sabine Gedeon! Sabine Gedeon is the Founder & CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Author of “Transformed, The Journey to Becoming”, and President and Founder of SHE Leads Network. After nearly 15 years in corporate, Sabine took charge of her life and embarked on a journey to becoming the leader she always needed. Using her experience as a benchmark, she hopes to help lead millions of others through their unique paths of purpose, impact, prosperity, and legacy.
BONUS: Interview with Kinga Augustyn!
March 10, 2021 05:01 - 44 minutes - 103 MBIn honor of Women’s History Month, I am honored to speak with Kinga Augustyn! Kinga Augustyn is a New York City-based virtuoso concert violinist and critically acclaimed recording artist who was born in Poland. Kinga has performed around the world, won international awards, as well as holds a doctorate from Stony Brook University. At just 18 years old she left Poland to study music at The Juilliard School in New York City. Listen as she shares her story and reminds us all that we are in ch...
BONUS: Interview with Kevin Nahai
February 12, 2021 05:01 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Kevin Nahai! Kevin is a Motivational Speaker and personal coach from Los Angeles, California. After years of hard work and dedication, he has been able to overcome the hardships in his life to harness the lessons he learned along the way and help others change their lives!
Stress
February 05, 2021 05:01 - 3 minutes - 5.53 MBYou can’t have a rainbow without any rain. Did you know that stress is actually good for us? That’s right! Just like how a tree that grows in a protective environment gets unstable and weak, so do we. This week discover how to embrace stress and see it as a positive influence that is a necessary element in our lives.
More Fun in 2021!
December 30, 2020 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBWhat will you take into the new year? 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Despite all of the ups and downs, lessons can be learned along the way. This week on Positive Forward Motion, discover how we can choose to take these lessons with us into the future. Which lessons will you leave behind, and which will you take with you?
Who Inspires You?
September 02, 2020 04:01 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBYou don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we need to look to the guidance of others for a boost of motivation. This week listen to segments from some of my most memorable guest interviews and let the inspiration flow!
Our 100th Episode!
August 19, 2020 04:01 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBThank you for helping us achieve this milestone! Celebrate 100 episodes of Positive Forward Motion by revisiting the highlights of some of our most popular episodes in this special-edition montage!
Change
August 05, 2020 04:01 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBDon’t dwell on it, celebrate it! Like it or not things will change! In the last 6 months we have had some of the biggest changes in the history of our lives. This episode is designed to help you adjust to change in a positive way, so that we can embrace change and keep moving forward!
It Could Be
July 29, 2020 04:01 - 5 minutes - 7.26 MBLearn how to let go of labeling life’s events as simply good or bad. Finding the good in “good days” is easy but finding it when things go wrong takes practice. Discover the mindset of “maybe” and how to embrace ALL that life is going to give us, because despite how it may seem, it could be what we need.
Celebrating the Iron Nun’s 90th Birthday!
July 22, 2020 04:01 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBAging is Life’s Most Valuable Trophy! Sister Madonna “The Iron Nun” Buder has found the key to the connection of mind, body and spirit, which allows her keep going. Join us in Celebrating Sister Madonna Buder’s 90th Birthday by reflecting on highlights from our interview with her last year!
DRIVEN
July 08, 2020 04:01 - 6 minutes - 8.85 MBWhat keeps you going? Have you ever been excited to accomplish something, but your motivation faded away quickly, and your goal was set aside? This week discover how to recognize and change your DRIVE to push you in the right direction and keep you going through any obstacle that comes your way!
BONUS: Interview with Francis Cholle
July 01, 2020 04:01 - 57 minutes - 79 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Francis Cholle! Francis is best-selling author, an international business consultant, and engaging speaker. He helps companies rethink business in ways that conventional strategic management cannot. Now he is bringing his expertise to the world through his new book: “SQUIRCLE: A New Way to THINK for a NEW WORLD”!
Simplicity
June 24, 2020 04:01 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBMore is not always better. As the world starts to open again, we will all be faced with many demands and obligations. This episode is designed to help you have a simply successful life.
BONUS: Interview with Pierce J. Brooks
June 17, 2020 04:01 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Pierce J. Brooks! Pierce was supposed to be playing in the NBA by now, but instead he decided to pivot. Now Pierce is a TEDx Speaker and recently launched his business “Empowered Storytellers” with the mission to empower others beyond trauma.
For.
June 10, 2020 04:01 - 9 minutes - 13 MBTogether we can make positive change! This week we are revisiting a previous episode that is a great reminder. Discover how to flip your mindset about a negative situation you are against and use your anger as fuel to make positive change that you are FOR.
How to Be More Productive - Part 4
June 03, 2020 04:01 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going. This week discover how to stay productive and motivated even on days where you aren’t feeling 100%. Enjoy this final installment of the “How to Be Productive” Series!
How to Be More Productive - Part 3
May 27, 2020 04:01 - 6 minutes - 9.06 MBThere is a right and a wrong way to ask for help Positive delegation will result in getting positive results. This week learn how to communicate your needs and wants effectively so you can move forward and be more productive.
How to Be More Productive - Part 2
May 20, 2020 04:01 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBThe key is TIME MANAGEMENT. Last week we discussed the foundations for being more productive. This week discover how to make the most of your time by unlocking the secrets to time management. Follow along with this multi-part series to learn how to be productive!
How to Be More Productive - Part 1
May 13, 2020 04:01 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBWe all have the same 24 hours each day. GOOD NEWS: Anyone can learn to manage their time and become more productive, it just takes practice! This week discover the foundations for how to become more productive and follow along with this multi-part series to learn how to make the most of your time!
Compassion
May 06, 2020 04:01 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBIt’s one of the secrets of inner peace! Research shows that people who score higher in self-compassion tend to experience less depression, increased motivation, more optimism, greater happiness, and higher life satisfaction. And when you are tough on yourself, you are more likely to be tougher on others as well! This week discover how to stop judging and learn to live with compassion and love!
Environment
April 29, 2020 04:01 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBHow does our environment affect human behavior? Changing your environment is proven to decrease stress and improve your health. Discover to actively identify and improve your environment which will help you have more happiness and success both personally and professionally!
BONUS: Interview with Jerry Yudelson “The Godfather of Green”
April 22, 2020 04:01 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Jerry Yudelson! His new book, The Godfather of Green: An Eco-Spiritual Memoir, published on Earth Day 2020, combines his career as an active environmentalist with an inspiring story of spiritual awakening and discovery.
Maximize
April 15, 2020 04:01 - 5 minutes - 7.76 MBMake the most of your opportunities! This week discover how to recognize opportunities, and not only seize them but MAXIMIZE them with all you’ve got!
FOR!
April 08, 2020 04:01 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBFocus on what you are FOR, not what you are against! Discover how to flip your mindset about a negative situation you are against, to a positive mindset that you are FOR. The way that we look at the situation matters; it’s all about perspective!
Awake
April 01, 2020 04:01 - 6 minutes - 8.68 MBThis is our wake-up call! With the current challenges the world is facing, our lives have been switched up and our routines have changed. My wish for us all is that when we overcome this crisis, we keep off our autopilot and stay awake, living life to the fullest!
Come On, America!
March 25, 2020 04:01 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s time to band together for what is right! This week, I take us back to the words and wisdom of Dave Phillips. His book “Come On, America!” is exactly what we all need right now. Dave’s story helps us to keep moving forward and to get things done no matter the obstacle. He reminds us that no matter how much social distancing we are practicing, we can still find ways keep America Strong!
Keep Calm and Carry On!
March 18, 2020 04:01 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBThis too shall pass; better days are ahead! It is important to remain calm and stay diligent. This week discover ways that you can bond with your families, remain entertained, stay positive, and be productive all from the comfort of your own home.
The 5 Second Rule
March 11, 2020 04:01 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBJust 5 Seconds can change your life! This week I dive into the 5 Second Rule inspired by the teachings of Mel Robbins, and how this rule allows you to RAPIDLY build positive habits!
Games Are Not Won on the Field, They Are Won in Practice!
March 04, 2020 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Rediscover why practice benefits us in all areas of our lives and how we can use it to achieve great success.
NICE!
February 26, 2020 05:01 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBWe all can benefit from more kindness. This week I sit down and discuss what “being nice” means to me and why it shouldn’t have an agenda.
P.A.S.T.
February 19, 2020 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10 MBDon’t let it control you. This week discover why living in the past holds us back, how we can learn from it, and how we can let it go for a positive future!
LOVE
February 12, 2020 05:01 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBIt’s all you need! Love has the power to heal, encourage and forgive. This week re-discover LOVE and how we can use it to let go of negativity!
Celebrate YOU!
February 05, 2020 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.47 MBYou deserve it. With the prominence of social media today, it can be easy to get caught in a compare-and-despair thinking trap. This week re-discover how you can celebrate yourself and boost your self-esteem!
Respect
January 29, 2020 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBYou must earn it. Respect is not automatic, you must earn it! Discover why respect is so important and what positive changes you can make to get more of it!
Million Dollar Rule
January 22, 2020 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.45 MBWould you bet on it? This week I am breaking down my Million Dollar Rule so you can navigate through drama and stress with ease!
Progress Not Perfection
January 15, 2020 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.52 MBOne step at a time! This week discover how to break free from the pressure to be perfect and instead focus on celebrating your progress while having fun along the way!
Don’t Apologize
January 08, 2020 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.65 MBBreak the habit! This week identify if you are apologizing unnecessarily and discover why over apologizing can hinder your happiness and success. You will also be given tools to help you break through this habit so you can thrive!
Will Power
January 01, 2020 05:01 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBYour willpower is a muscle too! It’s that time of year again! With January comes the promises we want to keep for ourselves in the New Year. Whether your goal is to exercise more and eat less, save more and spend less, have better relationships, or start on a new project, you will want to strengthen your I Will Power muscle.
BONUS: Interview with Winston Ben Clements
December 25, 2019 05:01 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week I am honored to speak with Winston Ben Clements: Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and Trainer on resilience, diversity, and inclusion. Winston is on a mission to inspire 1 BILLION people through his inspirational story of refusing to let his Brittle Bone Disorder define him, and his powerful message: “limitations are an illusion” regardless of their shape or form!
Patience
December 18, 2019 05:01 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MBThey call it a virtue for a reason. Rediscover the meaning of patience and why it is so important to practice this skill to have success in all areas of your life.
Imposter Syndrome
December 11, 2019 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBYou are not a fraud. Just because you don’t feel deserving, doesn’t mean that you aren’t deserving! Identify which type of Imposter Syndrome you have, and ways that you can counteract it.
Worry
December 04, 2019 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBThere isn’t one of us who gets through life without worry. This week discover how you can stop worrying and start living!
Challenges
November 27, 2019 05:01 - 5 minutes - 7.75 MBBe thankful for your challenges. This week discover how to identify the good and learn how to be thankful and grateful for life’s challenges.
Mindfulness
November 20, 2019 05:01 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBEnjoy the present! Discover the benefits of mindful meditation and how this simple practice will help you have more happiness and success both personally and professionally.
Empathy
November 13, 2019 05:01 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBLook beyond yourself. This week discover how empathy helps us connect to the world and better understand the people in our lives.
Anxiety
November 06, 2019 05:01 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBThankfully, it isn’t permanent. If anxiety is something you experience, you can overcome it! It will take work, practice, and perseverance.
Grit
October 30, 2019 04:01 - 6 minutes - 8.75 MBHow gritty are you? Grit is the best predictor for lasting achievement. Do you have what it takes? On this week’s episode, learn how to stick to your goals and never give up by utilizing my five P’s for success.
Never Settle
October 23, 2019 04:01 - 5 minutes - 8.51 MBAnything is possible if you stop making excuses. Quit settling, get out there and create the life you deserve!
One Year of Positive Forward Motion!
October 16, 2019 04:01 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBCelebrate with me! Rediscover the meaning of Positive Forward Motion on this special one-year anniversary edition episode!