Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsObstacles will either stall your progress or propel your profits. How a leader shows up and deals with day-to-day stressors of work and life will directly influence the teams around you. A Resiliency Ninja masters everyday resilience to metabolize stress faster and to operate from a place of optimistic, joy-fueled confidence. In this podcast I interview professionals to share their private stories behind the public success stories, and give to you tools, ideas and inspiration for a resilient life. Tune in every Tuesday for an interview and every week for FU-CHAAA Fridays. To have me speak at your next conference, visit R-Ninja.com You can also connect with me on social media using @AllisonDGraham
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David Taylor
July 23, 2019 10:33 - 1 hourDavid TaylorPresident & CEO of Versa Bank https://www.versabank.comTwitter: @DavidRTaylor7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.r.taylor.90 On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest David Taylor, president and CEO of VersaBank dives into everything from stocks to entrepreneurship and working in corporate. He also shares with us how he managed to survive when his plane came crashing down, literally more than once. To submit your questions to the summer Q&A with Allison ple...
Why you SHOULD quit
June 21, 2019 10:33 - 25 minutesOn today’s episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, I talk about why you should quit. Yes, that’s right, quit. Resilience is my mantra but knowing when to quit and when to keep going is all part of the journey. Wasted time and energy on the wrong things will only lead to burnout. Listen in to hear more! Share this podcast and let me know your thoughts. Check out my website www.resiliencyninja.com follow me on instagram @Allisondgraham and twitter @allisondgraham https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Jessica Yarbrough on Female Entrepreneurs
June 18, 2019 10:33 - 34 minutesOn this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Jessica Yarbrough walks us through how she established her business from the ground up. Struggling as a single mother, Jessica decided to build her own empire and create a fulfilling life for both her and her daughter. Her now successful business helps women entrepreneurs to leverage themselves and reach their highest potential. “If you can’t step away you’ve built a prison, not a business.” - Jessica Yarbrough 44 Ways to Sell Your Se...
Raptors Resilience
June 14, 2019 10:33 - 26 minutesOn today's episode, I've hopped on the Jurassic Park band wagon. With all the recent buzz around the Raptors' success I thought it’d be fun to unpack some lessons of resilience from the court that we can apply to our own work. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. Visit my website at www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea Loewen Nair on Student Facilitated Learning
June 07, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour“Put the book down and pick up your child”- Andrea Loewen Nair On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Andrea Loewen Nair does not believe that the traditional school system is meeting the needs of children. She is here today to share her experiences and tell us more about the why. Andrea believes in student facilitated learning and that’s exactly what she offers at the London Infinity school. Listen to this segment and visit www.infinityschool.ca to learn more. "You lea...
Kevin Craine on Diversifying Yourself and Your Work
May 28, 2019 10:33 - 1 hour“When the apple cart is upset it’s our natural reaction to resist change”- Kevin Craine On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Kevin Craine speaks to diversifying his work and how he sets himself apart from other freelancers. Writing, podcasts, voiceovers, and videography are among a few of the channels that Kevin delegates his work to. Tune into his podcast “Everyday MBA” to hear from Kevin on the other end of the mic. Freelance writer www.crainegroup.com www.Everyday-MBA...
Stacey Copas on How to Be Resilient
May 21, 2019 10:33 - 58 minutesStacey Copas says, “Textbook definition, resiliency is about coping, but I really felt that that sells it short.. Stacey Copas and I find common ground as we unpack her experiences with resiliency as she was faced with a life changing event at a young age. Stacey does not allow her limited mobility to hold her back in the slightest with accomplishments in the Para-athletics, acting and running for parliament, to name a few. Stacey takes a “say yes” approach to life and is the definition of a ...
Choose Better Words, Create Better Solutions
May 17, 2019 17:11 - 18 minutesNever underestimate the power of words. Notice the words you use to describe yourself and the circumstances around you. Find your patterns and interrupt them to choose words that serve the best outcome. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christine Laperriere on Burnout and being Too Busy to Be Happy
May 14, 2019 13:28 - 37 minutes"Don't quit before the miracle happens." Christine Laperriere In this episode of The Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Christine Laperriere shares her experiences with burnout and how she was able to overcome it. In 2008, Christine decided to make a change to better her life and the lives of many others. She shares with us the importance of managing your emotional real estate and the profound impact it has on leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. Christine Laperriere Founder of Leader in M...
Living with Chronic Pain, You Can Still be Joyful and Make Money!
April 26, 2019 14:08 - 40 minutesThis is about long term pain - not acute injuries. The kind of pain that is relentless and is there for a decade. You have to decide are you going to have a full life (and be in pain) or are you going to sulk on the couch (and be in pain.) At the end of the day, your pain isn't going away so you have to embrace it and make friends with it so you don't look back on your life and believe your physical pain won. Here's me musing about life with my chronic nerve pain (cause from a surgery in 2007...
Karen Briscoe 5 Minutes for Success
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutesKaren Briscoe and Allison Graham talk about the 5 minute success podcast, turning the morning routine into an easy 5 minute habit, losing a business partner and rising stronger, running a top tier real estate firm through tough economies and Karen's goal to have 80 adventures before she's 80! Get your copy of Karen Briscoe’s 7-Day Quick Start program into the 5 Minute Success. Ideal for those who want to achieve a higher level of success in lead generation and business development: http://ww...
3 Ways to Be Resilient in a Sales Slump
March 22, 2019 17:22 - 16 minutesSometimes sales go into a slump, and getting out of that slump quickly and gracefully takes some resilience mastery. This episode is for the Resiliency Ninjas out there who may feel frustrated right now with their sales results or, really it can apply to any dip in productivity. These are some techniques I’ve learned over the years to help myself and my clients ride the ups and downs of business and goal achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stuart Knight: You have the answers ask better questions
March 19, 2019 18:07 - 47 minutesStuart Knight Stuart Knight Productions Inc. www.stuartknight.com https://twitter.com/Stuart_Knight https://instagram.com/stuartsknight https://www.facebook.com/KnightStuart/ A little about Stuart Knight: Stuart Knight has written, produced and starred in shows that have been seen by over one million people and each year speaks around the world helping some of the planet’s biggest companies reach new levels of success. You may have seen or heard him on many TV and Radio shows where he is of...
Bobbie Carlton
March 13, 2019 17:12 - 53 minutesBobbie Carlton has graciously offered Resiliency Ninja listeners a 25% discount on their annual membership to Innovation Women. www.innovationwomen.com Use the code NINJA On the heels of International Women’s Day, Bobbie Carlton and I talk about the gender gap in the professional speaking industry. Even in 2019, corporate event planners are defaulting to mainly male agendas and aren’t sure where to find qualified, dynamic female speakers for their events. Well, there are thousands of us and ...
How to Support a Female-Friendly Culture at Work:
March 08, 2019 17:15 - 8 minutesHow to support women in the workplace on International Women’s Day and beyond. This episode of Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham is dedicated to International Women’s Day. In it I share three simple ideas on how you can support women in the workplace and then share an excerpt from my book, Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. (Chapter 32 page 144) Like all of these special days that mark an important topic, this is one day that needs to spark action in how w...
Sarah McVanel
March 05, 2019 11:33 - 1 minuteSarah McVanel is the guest on today’s Resiliency Ninja podcast with Allison Graham. We talk about the best way to recognize people at work, the risk of moving from corporate career to self-employment and connecting with your kids when traveling for work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Gateway to a Better Quality of Life: Everday Resilience
March 01, 2019 13:50 - 10 minutesChallenge your thinking on the power of resilience and the varying degrees of resilience that impact your overall quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018 Fails, Wins and Allowing Shifts to Happen
December 11, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutesIt's been quite a year. I missed a major goal, but used that as a lesson and the learning will be the catalyst for 2019! I hope you take time to reflect on your blessings from the year before hopping into the planning and resolutions for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane Atkinson
December 04, 2018 10:33 - 45 minutesJane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult their careers for nearly 30 years. She is the author of The Wealthy Speaker 2.0, The Epic Keynote and The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal. Prior to coaching, Jane worked as an agent for several speakers whose careers skyrocketed. She also served as Vice President of a Speakers Bureau in Dallas where she represented several celebrities, best-selling authors and business experts. Jane’s Wealthy Speaker University offers online ...
Success Principles Mirrored in Habitat for Humanity Build
November 30, 2018 13:53 - 19 minutesDuring my 2-week podcast hiatus, in addition to speaking to audiences and a trip to California, I spent a day on the Habitat for Humanity Build site with some friends. It was wet, freezing cold and this was not within my strength-wheelhouse, but we stuck with it. By the end, the team was reflecting on lessons learned from the build. If you would like to support the team's fundraising efforts: Here is the link and it will be active until Februrary 2019! https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/Fundr...
Dave Sanderson
November 13, 2018 11:33 - 47 minutesDave Sanderson, Author of Moments Matter Connect with Dave: Dave Sanderson Speaks International www.twitter.com/DaveSanderson2 www.Instagram.com/davesandersonspeaks www.facebook.com/davesandersonspeaks http://davesandersonspeaks.com Text “Brace4Impact” to 797979 to receive Dave’s video series on overcoming personal adversity in challenging times. Dave Sanderson is the President of his firm, Dave Sanderson International based out of Charlotte, NC. On January 15, 2009, Dave w...
How to Plan for a Stress Free Christmas Season
November 09, 2018 14:31 - 21 minutesThis Christmas season does not have to be completely stressful. In fact, you can release society’s expectation to do too much, with too little time with too few resources and LOVE the holidays instead! On today’s episode for FU-CHAAA FRIDAY I share the Resiliency Ninja approach to six weeks of hustle and bustle. www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Rigby
November 06, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes“You’re not there to sell something, you’re there to make your guest’s life less difficult.” - @SteveMRigby Steve Rigby conducts world-class training from Austin and at his client’s offices nationwide. His past includes leading national sales training at Lennar & U.S. Home. Although his background - and previous book, Circle Selling - are focused on sales training, his people-first, authentic & genuine approach works for all management & leadership. Steve’s upcoming book S.M.I.L.E. i...
Resilience in the Workplace
November 02, 2018 15:07 - 50 minutesResilience is key to avoiding burnout and finding happiness. Resilience stops the feeling of walking on egg shells at work because one of your coworkers has had a bad day. A lack of resilience is not your fault; society has set us up with unrealistic expectations. This session was recorded by webinar for the Association of Change Management Professionals. For speaking inquiring, www.r-ninja.com/speaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Jacobsen
October 30, 2018 14:04 - 40 minutes“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Marianne Williamson Connect with today's guest, Karen Jacobsen at www.thegpsgirl.com and on all social media @ thegpsgirl . Connect with Allison at www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices....
How to Support Someone Going through Adversity
October 26, 2018 17:22 - 19 minutesYou may feel helpless as you watch your coworker, family member or friend go through a gut-wrenching time. While it's up to the person to find their own resilience, here are some ideas on what you can do to be supportive. connect with me at www.r-ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelsey Ramsden, Author Success Hangover
October 23, 2018 15:54 - 1 hour“It was hard, you grew and then it got easy. No wonder your mind is bored as hell.”- Kelsey Ramsden, Author: Success Hangover Get a Copy of Kelsey’s book here: Success Hangover: Ignite your next act. Screw the status quo. Feel alive again. http://a.co/d/fvEy5tN Kelsey Ramsden moves the earth….literally. She’s been twice named Canada’s #1 female entrepreneur for her businesses in construction and real estate development, building roads, bridges, airports and communities. She is the aut...
Fixing Stress, Obstacles and Adversity
October 19, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutesThere’s good stress and bad stress. Unfortunately, many people walk around in a tizzy of overwhelm because they don’t separate the two. Nothing goods comes from bad stress. It hurts your health, puts unnecessary pressure on relationships and makes work a burden rather than a joy. Separating your challenges into three categories: stress, obstacles and adversity, and using the right tools for each category – as I share in episode 33 of the Resiliency Ninja podcast - is the answer to being more ...
Gillian Mandich
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 56 minutes“People ask me for the happiness pill not realizing that they are the pharmacy.”- Gillian Mandich, Happiness Expert Get a Copy of Gillian’s E-Book: Five Scientific Ways to Improve Happiness http://www.gillianmandich.com/happy Gillian just submitted her PhD at Western University in Health and Rehabilitation Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her personal mission is to educate people about evidence-based health information, so they can lead a happy, healthy life. Gillian is a teacher...
Liana Louzon
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutesFresh off an investment on the Dragon's Den, Liana sat down with me to talk about being raised by an Olympic Gold Medalist, the importance of failing, and her passion project that started as a side hustle that has turned into a full-time, jewelry business that is exploding across the Globe. Liana is an artist entrepreneur who’s is using her creativity and passion to empower the community her kids are growing up in. She chooses to live her life by example and is eager to uncover her potential...
Your Resilience Setpoint
October 05, 2018 15:08 - 18 minutesHow do you naturally respond to challenges? Understanding where you are on the Resiliency Dial is critical both from a personal development perspective and a leadership perspective. When you can recognize your tendency to react, in yourself and others, you can choose to move your dial and become more resilient everyday at work. This is one of three key concepts I share with audiences. Check out my speech options at: www.R-Ninja.com/speaking Don’t forget to subscribe on your fave platform a...
Gabriella Ribeiro: Just F*cking Do It
October 02, 2018 09:33 - 43 minutesGabriella is a serial entrepreneur, single mom to an amazing 10 year old, globally curious frequent traveler, wanderer & adventure seeker. She runs several businesses simultaneously and is passionate about the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Special Offer for Resiliency Ninjas: Register for the Mogul Mom Get Started course which is a great 10 module course that helps those who have dipped out of the workforce return and launch their own business. (US $397 value) Get Gabriella’s book Just F*cking D...
Patience in the Fog of Frustration
September 28, 2018 09:33 - 13 minutesEver feel like your dream is not coming together fast enough? I understand. Trusting the timing and having faith that the dots are connecting takes some serious Resiliency Ninja skills. This is my experience with the fog of frustration driven by impatience. Let me know if you can relate! www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ali Katz, Hot Mess to Mindful Mom
September 25, 2018 09:33 - 46 minutes“Letting go of “shoulds” transformed my life and my business.” - Ali Katz Ali Katz, Hot Mess to Mindful Mom www.twitter.com/alikatz76 www.instagram.com/hotmesstomindfulmom https://www.facebook.com/hotmesstomindfulmom/ Intuition Journal: http://www.hotmesstomindfulmom.com/intuition-journal Check out Ali’s 5 Day Challenge: http://www.hotmesstomindfulmom.com/5-day-Challenge/ Ali also offers self-care and mindful parenting coaching to women across the country who are looking to leave overwhel...
How to Get Unstuck
September 21, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutesHave you ever felt stuck? It can be frustrating when you have so much work to do, and yet, you find yourself wasting time surfing social media feeds or paralyzed looking at a blank screen instead of doing the most important tasks – like SALES! Here’s what I do when I’m feeling stuck and how I help my clients snap out of those moments and get focused on doing the work that matters most! Let me know what resonates with you and what you do to get unstuck. Looking for a coach to hold you accou...
Mark Samuel Achieving BState: Bold, Brave, Breakthrough Results
September 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hourBState.com www.twitter.com/MarkSSamuel www.instagram.com/MarkSSamuel_ https://www.facebook.com/impaqcorp/ A little about Mark… Mark is business transformation expert very focused on accountability and execution, and is the CEO of IMPAQ Corp. IMPAQ Corp’s client list includes household names such as American Express, Universal Studios, Hilton, HP, REI, The American Red Cross, DHL, Cox Communications, Johnson & Johnson, HP, Texas Instruments and many others. Mark combines his degrees in o...
What you missed at the Archangel Summit VIP Day 2018
September 14, 2018 09:30 - 27 minutesThe answer to FOMO. “Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to teach someone else what you’ve learned at Archangel Summit 2018.” I accepted this challenge. Get info on next year’s summit here: www.archangelsummit.com Mark October 19th, 2019 in your calendar. Today’s episode of Resiliency Ninja Podcast + Vlog summarizes key takeaways from the VIP Archangel Speakers in the VIP day on the Package Your Wisdom Track. Total vulnerability moment just after 4 minutes… Learn more about your ad c...
Jodi Baretz The New Skinny
September 11, 2018 09:30 - 45 minutes“Your setpoint could be the reason you can’t lose extra weight – and love yourself anyway!” – Jodi Baretz, jodibaretz.com www.instagram.com/mindfulisthenewskinny Facebook Page: Mindful is the New Skinny with Jodi Baretz Jodi’s book: Mindful is the New Skinny is available on Amazon. Link to buy https://amzn.to/2Ov1Ze0 FREE Giveaway! 10 Reasons Why You Can't Lose Excess Weight. jodibaretz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dealing with Coworkers who Slack Off
September 07, 2018 09:30 - 15 minutesDifficult coworkers can make for a miserable life – especially if you perceive that someone is continually dropping the ball at work. In this episode, I share several insights on how, using the Resiliency Ninja formula, you can be resilient and not allow the shortcomings of others to cause you frustration. To have me be a keynote speaker at your next conference, check out my speaking info here: www.r-ninja.com/speaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: Honoring Vacation Time
August 24, 2018 09:30 - 2 minutesAre you like me and try to cram a week's worth of work into one day so you can go on vacation? What about flipping that expectation and just saying, I'm on vacation, it's not going to get done? That's what I decided to do and will return on Friday, September 7th with the next episode of FU-CHAAA Fridays! In the meantime, please get caught up on the first 20 episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Callow on Coming from Money and the Risk for Families
August 21, 2018 09:30 - 37 minutes“Being vulnerable gives others the space to do the same.” – Bradley Callow In this episode, Bradley and Allison talk about: How solving problems for your kids can hurt their future. How having money can hurt your resilience and other life skills. The power of being in the wilderness. The powerful family transformations at his father-son-retreats. Connect with Bradley Callow, Rich Legacy www.RichLegacy.com https://www.facebook.com/YourRichLegacy/ Connect with Allison Graham, www.r-ninja.com Le...
The Easiest Way to Increase Referrals
August 17, 2018 09:00 - 10 minutesSick of waiting by the phone hoping for a referral to a qualified prospect? Well, wait no longer! Here's the easiest way to take control of your business development and get more referrals. (I got 6 in 3 days using this method. If you want more, just repeat.) here's the program link I mention in the podcast: https://resiliency-ninja.teachable.com/p/profitable-networking-mastery-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeffrey Hayzlett on Thinking Bigger
August 14, 2018 09:30 - 35 minutes“Think big, act bigger. Rewards come from being relentless.” – Jeffrey Hayzlett In this episode, Jeffrey and Allison talk about: The imposter syndrome. Steamrolling obstacles. The benefits of getting fired up in politics. Being a grandfather. Managing conflicting priorities. Connect with Jeffrey Hayzlett at www.hayzlett.com Connect with Allison Graham for speaking and coaching at www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Build TRUST in Business at these 4 Critical Moments.
August 10, 2018 09:00 - 21 minutesTRUST is a critical factor in your business success. In this episode, I cover the four moments that most significantly influence trust in a business relationship so you can connect with prospects, clients and influencers. Go deeper into this content and learn everything you need to know to build your army of allies, check out my profitable networking online training program. (Stay tuned, course link being updated.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cynthia Lockrey Successful Patient Advocacy
August 07, 2018 09:30 - 43 minutes“There’s a fine line between patient advocacy and bullying.” - Cynthia Lockrey In this episode, Allison and Cynthia talk about: A quick formula for managing PR in a crisis. Navigating the health care system and taking charge of your health. The difference between bullying and advocating for your health care. The most important thing you can do through your patient advocacy journey. (Hint: document everything.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Master Small Talk (even when you hate it!)
August 03, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutesHow to master small talk for business so you don't lose opportunities. In this episode of Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham I’ll share how to learn to love small talk, and make meaningful business connections at networking events. Found at www.r-ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deb Gabor on the Blind Spots in Entrepreneurship
July 31, 2018 09:00 - 34 minutes“The benefit of the imposter syndrome is that it keeps you on your toes.” In this episode of Allison and Deb talk about the loneliness of entrepreneurship; the value of surrounding yourself with others who can see what’s in your blind spot; the benefits of the Rockefeller Habits, Entrepreneurs Organization and EOA; how the imposter syndrome can keep you on your toes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blast Through your Comfort Zone
July 27, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutesYour comfort zone could be holding you back from reaching your true potential. Fear is natural, and okay, letting fear hold you back, is not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JJ Flizanes: Empowering Your Own Self-Love
July 24, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes"Acceptance, love and surrender need to be practiced often, so they come naturally during difficult times." — JJ Flizanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comparison Will Choke Your Progress
July 20, 2018 09:30 - 8 minutesWho do you compare yourself too? The big influencers like Oprah, Gary V. or Marie Forleo? Are you jealous of a friend, colleague or competitor? It’s not healthy and will choke your progress. In this episode, I'll share ideas on how to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices