Communicate to Motivate

Living in a conscious relationship means putting in the time and effort that it deserves. Our relationships should not be a source of constant frustration or anxiety as we have enough of that in our world. Quality time with our relational partners over the years builds strong bonds of emotional intimacy. It is this intimacy that fulfills many attachment needs that we all have. When needs are not being met, that can cause people to act out verbally and nonverbally so an examination of our relationship is in order. Quality time is the perfect way to block out distractions and focus on maintaining the relationship to optimal levels. We want to be sure all needs are being met, and we are both living fulfilling lives inside the relationship. ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Listen in as I go through some of the top strategies to spend more quality time with your kids, family, and significant other. This is all backed by some of the latest research into quality time & communication and the impact it has on the development of children. Their brains are growing and developing at rapid rates providing the ultimate opportunity to impact them with our time and energy. Relationships and the amount of effort put in from a time and love standpoint is a choice! Make the best choices today to secure your family and your kids' positive futures. ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Our new series will focus on spending quality time with those around us and what role communication plays in this area. As we begin the new year, it's important to re-evaluate our priorities, where we spend our time, and start getting our own houses in order. 'Don't Blink' will be a personal and genuine approach to the subject of quality time. It will include topics on repairing broken relationships, changing dynamics as parents and kids get older as well as being present in the moment. No one is promised tomorrow and as 2020 taught us, everything can be taken away or changed in a moment. Let's begin the new year by prioritizing our quality time and enjoying every second with the people that surround us and the events we find ourselves in. ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

2021 is here! Now is the time to start thinking about your personal vision and motivations for the new year. All of us want 2021 to be the ultimate rebound year but that requires intentional choices on our end! Having a 'One Word' vision for the new year allows you to simplify your goals, resolutions and motivations into one word from which everything can link. Next, we share our one-word vision with those around us in order to hold us accountable and encourage them to pick a word as well. This is a great activity for schools, companies, and families to simplify the planning process into something memorable, fun, and sustainable. My ONE WORDS: 2018: Joy 2019: Forward 2020: Lane 2021: Spirit Learn more about ONE WORD here: http://getoneword.com/ ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Smart phones and social media dominate our society but that does not mean they have to take over our lives or the lives of our children. Miles and Jenae Hunter from Treasure Coast Community Church join me this week to discuss research and strategies surrounding smart phones and social media usage. Miles is the Student Pastor at TC3 and actively engages with our teenagers on social media and phone issues. This episode is not telling you to throw away your phones but to have more conscious awareness for yourself and your kids on screen time and social media use. They give plenty of practical strategies and resources to help families. Don't be surprised by this episode as there is a faith-based component to it. www.TC3.church Smart Phone and Social Media Resources for Parents: Struggling with pornography: https://www.covenanteyes.com/ Parental controls and software: https://www.mobicip.com/ Keep kids safe online: https://www.bark.us/ --------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

You learn a lot after 11 years of marriage, and in this episode, my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, joins me to share some lessons, insights, and experiences. Our 11-year anniversary is today, December 21, and we felt it was the perfect time to release this episode. Identifying emotional triggers Showing appreciation Recognizing and taking ownership of poor behavior Splitting household duties Alignment with plans and purchases Alignment with interests and finances Intentional about quality time Acting as a team Being romantically available Not letting things pile up Praying together Follow Stephanie on social media @the_fitnessmission and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission ---------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

We live in a culture of achievement where expectations and pressures are high; all of which can cause us to doubt our own success. We also live within a system that is teaching us how to act, think, and what certain ideologies of success or failure look like. In today's episode, we look at certain societal stigmas, analyze success, and what is probably has already looked like in your life...or can look like. --------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in many different roles. He is also an adjunct college professor and enjoys teaching the next generation of criminal justice professionals. A former Army Paratrooper with the elite 82nd Airborne Division, Patrick is an avid supporter of active military members and veterans. Patrick is a personal coach, speaker and is the host and creator of CJEvolution which is a top ranked criminal justice podcast. He is also the author of EVOLVE – A collection of Routines, Habits and Advice to Take Charge of your Life and Be your Best Self. You can find Patrick here: www.cjevolution.com ---------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

The type of events and weddings that Katrina Hutchins plans are the ones you actually look forward to attending because it will be a visual experience. No details go unchecked for Katrina as she leads the planning and execution of the some of the most gorgeous events you will see or be part of. Katrina joins the show to talk about her journey from our hometowns of Palm Harbor, FL to working as a consultant to high level hospital administrators to accomplishing her dream of starting this company. She found her passion and is helping others to create memories with picture-perfect events and weddings. Authenticity seems to be her 'secret sauce' to developing meaningful relationships with clients and families. Katrina is a wife and mother of two boys and is based out of Charlotte, NC. She is also a Florida Gator and Michigan alumna. Find out more about her events by going to: http://www.katrinahutchins.com/katrina/ Instagram: @KatrinaHutchinsEvents ---------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

When Matt Okerson started his custom, automotive, truck, and motorcycle shop years ago, he never dreamed he would be taking on a mentorship role for many of the people who work there. He has built a culture of relationships, faith, and stewardship as he interacts with all of his employees on a daily basis. Matt is a US Army veteran, served in Iraq, and now owns one of South Florida's largest custom shops. He describes the amazing culture at his shop as an 'accidental culture' because it became something he felt called to do. He is more than a business-owner, as he cares about the lives and well-being of all he works and comes into contact with. Communication is an essential piece of what makes he and his shop a huge success. Find out more about Matt and CTM at www.ctm.life Social Media: @ctm.life (Stuart, Florida) -------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media