Breakfast Leadership Show

Robin's story is so impactful.  Life is made of choices. We've all heard this statement at one time or another, but to me It's not just a saying — it's a way of life. I learned at a very young age that our choices determine the successes that we achieve in our lives. Living in a state of blame for the challenges you've faced will not benefit you in any way . Luckily, you have the opportunity to transform from a victim to a victor, and catapult yourself into the life you desire. I have turned the unfortunate circumstances I experienced as a child into a method of encouraging others, aiding those in need in the pursuit of finding confidence and strength. I am one of many who have been faced with traumatic circumstances. My passion lies in reaching out to those who can relate, and encouraging them to heal from the inside out. The result? A strong, empowered person that will change the world. My childhood was peppered with domestic, drug, emotional and mental abuse. I survived countless nights of watching my mom endure beatings, can recall multiple parental kidnappings, have experienced homelessness on more than one occasion and could recount stories of the effects of drug abuse for hours. These experiences have given me the ambition I needed to move towards success by living limitlessly. I refuse to repeat the cycle.. Every night of my childhood was the same story of my parent's meeting up at a bar, an event that would result in my dad following my mom home, then provoking the fight that would carry on throughout the night. I would spend this time tucked in the corner of a closet, covered with anything I could find to avoid hearing the abuse against my mother. Following soon there after, a kidnapping that I knew was coming would occur. After baHering my mom until she could no longer fight back, my dad would discover my location and steal me away yet again. We would then find a place where the police would not find us, and spend the remainder of the night sleeping in his car. Although I was only a second grade child, I vividly remember wondering how a person could allow the repetetive abuse that peppered my mother's life. At such a young age, I noticed the repetition in the choices that led to that same situation each night. Eventually my mom did get the courage to leave my dad, but she continued the same cycle of abuse. She entertained many relationships that resulted in physical beatings in the front yard. I remember shoving her in ditches to prevent her from being run over by the abusive men in her life. This continued into the teen years of my life. Not only was I experiencing the physical abuse in my mother's life, I was also watching as every adult and potential role model in my life abused every drug you can imagine. It was never out of the ordinary to come home from school and see lines of coke on the table and piles of weed on the counter.  Looking back, seeing them as so dependent on this drug gave me a reason to keep as far away from the substances as possible. Their abuse showed me the real results this sort of thing has on a life, and I am thankful to have seen the truth of something so destructive. As a teenager I was lacking the attention that so many kids need. I had no sense of self worth or self love.  To compensate, I turned to alcohol and partying. At the time, it validated me. It made me feel that I was good enough. Little did I know that the repercussions of my decisions were right around the corner. I was sexually assaulted at one point by a male friend and chose to take part in his prosecution, something that was anything but easy in a small town that thrived on the gossip that stemmed from it.  Of course, this wasn't quite enough to wake me up. The reality check I needed came along when I became a mother at the age of 16. (In no relation to the sexual assault)  Upon learning I was having a girl, I made the decision that we would not be a statistic. I knew I would have to work hard, but the daunting task did not discourage me. I continue to work hard and ensure that this is our truth every day. It's important to me that I am always a great role model by living with self respect and determination.   My story provides a beacon of light to those who feel they have arrived at the darkest corner of their lives. I am living proof that you can single-handedly turn your own life around. I took every negative situation I was dealt in life and turned each of them into motivation and purpose. I made the choice to break the cycle of dysfunction I had come to know as a child and young adult by taking responsibility for all aspects of who I am. These days, I have ditched the wounded persona and traded it up for the life of a multi-published author and presenter in the field of self development. I use the medium of authorship and speaking to show others that they are not a product of their past. Although we face challenges great and small, I assure you we all have the power to live the life of our dreams by freeing ourselves from painful ruts and demolishing all limitations. I take personal responsibility for my life in the present.  I do not place blame on anyone in my childhood. I look back on it and know I am a stronger person. I am often asked if I could change my childhood, would I? I am always quick to respond with a "no". If I had to go through all of that to become the person I am today, then it was worth it. I make my choices for me and appreciate the lessons I learned from the life I lived as a child. I have learned to make my choices count and to treat my self with respect and honor and therefore influence and encourage the people in my life to do the same for themselves. Making the choice to take life on in the drivers seat is up to you. It is easy to watch the world pass by while you are being a victim. Being a victim is the easy way out. removing that personality from your life will give you the opportunity to see the world from a whole new perspective. Each choice you make has an astounding effect of where you are and where you are going in this wonderful journey of life. I have made the choice to work hard and live a life of attracting opportunity. I am now the proud mother of five amazing daughters that defy all odds of a teen mother statistic. I am also living my dreams as a multi-published author and Motivational speaker in the field of self development! No matter where you have been it is where you are going that really matters. Take the time today and everyday to live limitless.    Robin's new book:  Healing Childhood Trauma : https://amzn.to/38pcrg1     https://robinmarvel.webs.com/

Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 24 years (now giving over 75 presentations per year), and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back their calendars and restore sanity to their lives. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone—and among others, he coaches 20 leaders at Pacific NW National Laboratories and 17 leaders at Columbia Basin College. Paul has a Master’s degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, a Master Trainer, and is a member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Solopreneur of the Year by the West Richland Chamber a few years ago. Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Currently, Paul carries out his mission of sparking breakthrough success by contributing daily inspirational growth messages on local radio and via social media. Also, he has inspired thousands of individuals and leaders to grow forward through his seminars, his team-building off-site retreats, one-to-one self-leadership coaching, Mastermind groups, and as a keynote speaker. Paul has written 3 books: The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), and Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted. And he interviews local leaders in his podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer. https://www.paulcasey.org/ and https://takebackmycalendar.com/

Perry Marshall is a world-renowned business consultant, bestselling author, speaker, and engineer who bridges science, religion, technology, and marketing. With a decade of research experience, Perry brings fresh perspective to the 100-year old debate about human evolution. He founded the $5 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, staffed by judges from Harvard, Oxford and MIT, to cross the chasm between genetics and artificial intelligence. He is the author of Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design, which is endorsed by leading scientists around the world.   Perry also wrote the world’s best selling book on web advertising, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords, and laid the foundations for the $100 billion Pay Per Click industry. More recently, he’s turned “80/20” into a verb, and his book 80/20 Sales & Marketing is mandatory in many growing companies.    Perry has supported at least a dozen companies that went from zero dollars  to hundreds of millions, including Fanduel, Infusionsoft and Loan Builder. Visit https://www.perrymarshall.com/ 30 Day Street MBA email course:  https://www.perrymarshall.com/training/street-mba/

Thirty Days of thought is a book that encourages people to read, write and speak every day. It works as a small journal and then we teach videos on your own social medias. Published with Culture Unites Authors Jay Doran helps business owners define their companies values and increase their confidence to lead both personally and professionally. Value creation juxtaposed by story, language, and symbolic construction leads to less company turnover and greater productivity resulting in more profit. The latter is why companies hire a Cultural Architect. The Culture Puzzle is a 20-30 thousand word deliverable theorized, cultivated and developed by Jay Doran CEO of Culture Matters as a proprietary solution to solving employee retention. Jay Doran cannot help anyone without listening to understand so set up a call with a Culture Coordinator today and start your application process. Jay Doran is the Best Selling Author of Thirty Days of Thought get your copy on Amazon today. Book: https://amzn.to/2liCWkr

As a leadership development and executive coach, writer and speaker, Erika Gerdes fundamentally believes we are our most impactful when we are our most authentic and that living a life of authenticity and impact enables us to have more joy, confidence, fulfillment and meaning. She is the designer of The Art of Undoing, an awareness and mindfulness practice which teaches people practical ways to improve their well-being, authenticity, and impact. In her engaging and interactive keynotes and Art of Undoing experiential workshop program, she uses a science-based approach to help audiences identify and undo their own limiting beliefs and behaviors, embrace their full and unique potential, and cultivate deeper connections at work and at home. Erika spent 12 years at Google with the last 3+ years as a Global Business Leader where she led the partnership with one of Google’s largest global partners. She left at the height of her career to pursue her passion for helping people be happier in their lives.   Erika is courageously authentic and vulnerable and is deeply fulfilled by helping others overcome their limiting beliefs to embrace their authenticity and make the unique impact on the world that only they can make.   Website:  erikagerdes.com Blog: erikagerdes.com/blog Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikagerdes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika_gerdes/ Facebook: fb.me/ErikaGerdesIntl   http://erikagerdes.com/

Tonya Harris is an award-winning environmental toxicity specialist and the founder of Slightly Greener, offering busy moms simple and doable solutions to reducing toxins, without turning their lifestyle upside-down. As a childhood leukemia survivor and the mother of three (one with multiple learning disabilities), Tonya’s path has led her to helping parents learn how toxins in the home can affect their child’s health. In addition to Board certification and a Master's degree in holistic nutrition, she holds multiple certificates in the environmental health field. She is the creator of the Slightly Greener Method™, and has been featured in Parents, Reader’s Digest, Bustle, and Thrive Global, and on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The CW, as well as on several morning shows such as Good Day Charlotte, Good Morning Cincinnati, Fox 2 in St. Louis, and Colorado's Best. Tonya is also the author of Henry the Flying Squirrel, where her mission includes showing children that it is possible to overlook their label - whether it is a learning disability, behavior issue, or diagnosis - and to realize their strengths. She believes that what makes you different can be your superpower, and shows children that it is possible to look beyond their label or diagnosis and realize their true strengths. Tonya is also the founder of Clubs to Cure Kids, from which she has donated over $160,000 for childhood cancer research and family support programs at the hospital where she was treated, as well as Make-A-Wish Illinois. Specialties: Environmental toxins, ADHD, Effects of toxins on children, Simple solutions for removing toxins in the home, Childhood cancer awareness, De-stigmatizing learning disabilities and mental health challenges in children     Facebook: Tonya Harris (facebook.com/tonyaharris75) or Tonya Harris MSHN; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyaharrismshn/; Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyaharrismshn

No is a complete sentence.  No, but opens us up to a violation of our personal boundaries, and/or has us agreeing to do something that we truly don't want to be involved with, or simply cannot do. No, but overloads us. Visit https://BreakfastLeadership.com and thanks for listening!

The Alchemy of Power,  The Alchemy of Power reveals: what power is what it means to have it how to develop and manage it how to navigate the global call for leaders to use their power to create a better world by developing better workplaces. Joni’s uncommon leadership expertise, combined with her knack for transformative dialog, engages audiences in thought-provoking and behavior-changing ideas. Her unique depth & breadth of experience – ranging from the board room to the jungle, universities to the United Nations, and from executive coaching to keynoting – helps give voice to a large, powerful, diverse, but often neglected, socially responsible demographic that has reached a critical mass but is rarely represented in media. She represents the voices of citizens around the world who are increasingly demanding that business and social leaders transition from win/lose to all-win strategies. There is an emergent global call for leaders to make better workplaces and a better world by letting values drive decision-making. Dr. Joni’s expertise in leadership and cultural transformation offers a deeper cut to core issues, using ageless wisdom, cutting edge thought leadership and practical application. https://jonicarley.com/ Book:  The Alchemy of Power:  https://amzn.to/2v2Trpv  

You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most. We at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard and work with leaders in high-stress, high-stakes situations that arise in disaster/crisis response (Deepwater Horizon, Boston Marathon bombings, H1N1 influenze, Hurricanes Sandy, Harvey, etc.). We help leaders get "smarter than their brains" by helping giving them tools to apply neuroscience, psychology, and other insights at home and at work. Our techniques are practical and proven.  @HarvardNPLI, @richerearth @LMarcusHarvard, LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emcnulty/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-marcus-b7701610/, National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, Preparedness and Response Meta-leadership, National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Alumni,

https://humanorientedenterprise.com/ THE ART OF COMPASSIONATE BUSINESS. MAIN PRINCIPLES FOR THE HUMAN-ORIENTED ENTERPRISE by Dr. Bruno R. Cignacco (2019, Productivity Press, Routledge -Taylor and Francis) There are several well-ingrained assumptions regarding the dynamics of work and business activities, which can be refuted. Some examples of these widespread assumptions in the business and work environments are: employees being viewed as commodities, competitors perceived as threats, companies’ resources seen as limited, and customers perceived as scarce and difficult, etc. All which leads to the question, "Is there a way to perform business activities more humanely?" This book challenges the reader to change the way they perform in business situations and become more focused on the human aspects of business activities. The users of this knowledge and those affected by them will undergo a profound transformation in the way they perform business activities. They will benefit from gradually testing and implementing the guidelines conveyed in this book, both in the business environment and the workplace. When readers put these principles into practice, positive ripple effects are bound to affect other stakeholders of the organization they work for or own. This book includes aspects related to mission and vision, passion, business mindset, organizational learning, improvement of business conversations, use of constructive criticism and improvement of relationships with the most relevant stakeholders (customers, suppliers, intermediaries, community, and employees, etc.). The book also includes a discussion of creativity and the innovation process, as well as other factors that create a healthy business environment. Extensive appendices include topics such as negotiation, marketing, use of social media and others. https://www.routledge.com/The-Art-of-Compassionate-Business-Main-Principles-for-the-Human-Oriented/Cignacco/p/book/9780367139254 Review of the book http://bit.ly/2NCrBar