Communicate to Motivate

Mr. Durnin contracted with NASA and the Department of Defense starting in the 1960's and retired in 1992. Listen as he shares real stories related to the early launch days of the Apollo missions including the very sad fire that occurred with Apollo 1. Chester shares how miscommunication led to some incidents that the media never found out about and walks listeners through the disciplined launch communication that must occur for a successful launch. He is still just as passionate as ever about the space program and believes we will soon have a person on Mars! My favorite line from this interview is his adamant belief that 'the secret of the space program is communication'! --------- 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

Former Mizzou QB and now author/speaker Alex Demczak joins me this week to discuss all things communication and leadership. Hear about his up-and-down time at Mizzou which led him to write his first book 'ThriveU' while serving his team mates in the process. Alex believes in leading from the inside out and a stewardship responsibility to give away content and strive to help others achieve their personal and organizational best. He is a great storyteller who shares some personal examples of struggle, growth, and ultimate success. You can find out more about Alex Demczak here: Speaking: https://alexspeaking.com/ Podcast: https://alexspeaking.com/podcast/ Book: https://alexspeaking.com/thriveu/ ---------------- 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

No politics. No elections. Just fun this week. I tell two stories from different eras of life and the lessons that accompany each one. I felt this was a week where we needed to laugh a little bit. What is the central component of each talk? You guessed it: communication. Learn about how I stood at the wedding alter with no money and a rental car my mom paid for and then how I had carpenter ants rain down on my head during our home renovation. Great stories from the past and some powerful lessons along the way. So take a breather from election coverage and enjoy this week's episode. ---- 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 have reached the conclusion of our series on 'Protecting the Family' and it is time to review some of the most important moments and lessons from the past 13 episodes. One of the main lessons is that families cannot become complacent as they move through society and time. Life and people will evolve, so the collective family needs to maintain open lines of sustainable communication. I talk about some of the most important episodes from this series and what the main take-aways are for our listeners. This is a great moment to take a breather as we transition between this and the next series. Next up is a series called 'The Personal Into The Powerful' where we will interact with a number of extraordinary special guests who have used communication to find immense success in their lives. The best is yet to come! --- 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

This week's episode dissects the results of the 6th Annual American Family Survey conducted by BYU. Over 3,000 Americans participated in the extensive survey, and the results are conclusive: despite the challenges of 2020, the American family is resilient. The survey covered many items from faith, Covid, politics, and issues most affecting American families. Most of the results are split according to Republican, Democrat, and Independent results. While there may be gaps according to a family's political affiliation, the general conclusions show American families are ready for the challenges ahead and survived 2020 feeling stronger than ever. Let's not invest in the doom and gloom; let's pick hope, faith, and love. We are in the 4th quarter of 2020 and the best is yet to come. Actual 82-page survey: https://media.deseret.com/media/misc/pdf/afs/2020-AFS-Final-Report.pdf?_ga=2.88848987.1151893774.1602611557-1293660129.1602611557 Highlight Article: https://www.deseret.com/pr/2020/9/22/21449901/2020-american-family-survey-covid-19-pandemic-strong-families ---- 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 year 2020 draws to a close, and we need to cherish our family traditions like no time before. These traditions help families to form a unique identity that works to bond everyone together. People feel a sense of comfort and security knowing they will be able to practice that tradition because it has become part of who they are. Traditions are another nonverbal way to communicate to your family your love and respect for the group and specific activity. These family traditions create a sense of belonging, which many psychologists say, is just as important as food and water to a human being. We want to feel part of a group, safe, secure, and full of joy. Family traditions check all those boxes when there is a collective belief to keep honoring them every year. 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

Your family's collective belief is knowing who you are as a family, what you stand for, what your goals are, and where you are going. It is something that is actively discussed and implemented in everything your family does. The collective belief becomes your marching tune and changes the environment for everyone. This week we dive into a family's collective belief being a way to unify families and provide kids with a healthy emotional environment in which to grow up. They may be more willing to open up to parents and guardians if that has always been the environment they have been in. When adversity inevitably strikes, a family with a strong collective belief in their values, vision, and each other will be ready to manage it to the best of their ability. Time to get unified, bonded, and strengthened as you figure out what your family stands for. 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

In this episode, I get real and personal with you as I share the story of my father and I and our tumultuous relationship. The intention is hopefully a wake-up call on your end to fix a damaged family relationship or perhaps a reminder to keep strengthening the ones you have. Emotions cut deep with family conflict and can last a lifetime. If we truly want to 'protect our families' as this series is named, we can start on the relational level and not let issues build-up over time. 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

In this episode, we discuss what internal and external boundaries look like for a family as well as the strategies to help you secure them. By setting healthy boundaries with our kids, we do not create added pressure and responsibility to their lives. Additionally, by setting healthy boundaries with others, we become more genuine in our actions and find a nice rhythm for how we interact. It's time to listen and then sit down with your significant other and family to determine what your family boundaries look like. Boundaries are meant to be discussed, set, and then communicated with others. These actions help to decrease misinformation and increase transparency between family members and with others. 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 latest research into fatherhood reveals that 72% of Dads feel emotionally and physically worn out. Our Dads set high expectations for themselves in their family and work lives and can experience all forms of stress, pressure, and anxiety to reach those levels. Additionally, some Dads may struggle to maintain some assemblance of rhythm in their family lives. I am joined this week by Devin Shaw, a nurse anesthetist, Presidential Founder with Green Compass, and father of three kids all under the age of 6. He shares amazing insights into the world of being a Dad and husband who wears multiple hats and tries to keep it all together. You'll learn about positive communication outlets for guys, ways to manage control issues and 'embrace the mess', and what this new 'Hybrid Dad' looks like in our current family landscape. Devin also shares about his work with Green Compass and CBD and how it can help Dads (and anyone) with health issues and dealing with pressure and anxiety. You can follow Devin on Instagram @Dshaw13 https://elitecbd.greencompassglobal.com/Home/ 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