I  am the Founder of A Balanced Life.  For over 25 years we coordinated Health & Wellness Expos for large corporations nationally, such as UPS, ESPN and GE to name a few.  My current mission is to Support Seniors Living a Healthier, Happier, Better Quality of Life, Affordably!  This is being done through new innovations in products and services.  Some past accomplishments are served as the Chairman of the Southington, Chamber of Commerce, President of the Southington Jr Woman's Club, was an original member of the Southington Renaissance Project where we revitalized ..read more

The speaker, Brett Knopf, talks about his experience in leadership and coaching. He emphasizes that servant leadership is about putting the needs of others first and helping them to succeed. Brett also talks about the importance of gratitude, taking action, and being coachable. Here are some key takeaways from the video: Servant leadership is about putting the needs of others first and helping them to succeed. Leaders should be grateful for their team and for the opportunities they have. It's important to take action and to be willing to learn and grow. When working with struggling employees ..read more

This episode of the podcast Doing Business with a Servant's Heart discusses emotional intelligence and identity with guest Brooke Evans, who runs Powerhouse Leaders HQ with her business partner Cassie. The episode starts with a conversation about emotional intelligence and how it is the most underrated skill for CEOs.  Emotional intelligence is the awareness of one's emotions and those of others and the ability to use this awareness to manage one's behavior and relationships. CEOs, in particular, need to be emotionally intelligent because they are stewards of many people. Brooke then talk ..read more

This episode of the Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart podcast features Rick Elmore, a young entrepreneur who has found success through hard work and perseverance. Rick discusses his background as a professional athlete and how that experience has transitioned well into the business world. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and details a story from the NFL combine where he was doubted due to his physical metrics but was ultimately drafted due to his work ethic. Rick also talks about the importance of lifelong learning. He highlights the benefit of having a business coach and emphasiz ..read more

Tina Amoroso,  CEO of Real Options, a non-profit organization that supports women facing unplanned pregnancies, discusses her personal experience with unplanned pregnancy at the age of 15. She initially planned to have an abortion, but due to a series of unexpected events, she decided to carry the baby to term and give him up for adoption. Later, Tina reconnected with her biological son and maintained a close relationship. She feels that God intervened and helped her make the right decision. Real Options offers various services to women facing unplanned pregnancies, including: Pregnancy ..read more

This episode of Doing Business with a Servant Heart features Robin Bowles, a Market Area Director at Schooly Mitchell, a franchise that helps businesses save money. Robin discusses her career transition from corporate Human Resources to her current role at Schooly Mitchell. Robin felt burnt out from her corporate HR role and wanted to do something more meaningful. She was interested in a career that allowed her to use her experience to help people. Schooly Mitchell appealed to Robin because it helps businesses save money, which can prevent layoffs. Schooly Mitchell is a contingent workforce so ..read more

The host, Steve, interviews Harrison Ryder, a consultant who helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their sales. Here are some key takeaways from the podcast: It's essential to focus on the client's needs, not your own. Salespeople should build relationships with their clients. It's okay to walk away from a sale if it's not a good fit for the client. Salespeople should be willing to help clients even if they don't buy anything. Introduction (0:00 - 2:22) The host talks about the importance of building relationships and introduces Harrison Ryder. Harrison’s Background (2:23 - 4:22 ..read more

This episode of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart features Paul McCarthy, the owner of Snapfix.com, a task management software designed with simplicity in mind. The conversation revolves around Paul’s background and the inspiration behind Snapfix. Paul grew up on a farm in Ireland and has over 25 years of experience in IT and property management. He observed that traditional property management software was clunky and difficult to use, so he decided to create a more user-friendly solution. Snapfix is built on the idea of ruthless simplicity, inspired by how Steve Jobs and Johnny Ive design ..read more

Clinical hypnosis is a safe and effective way to help people overcome life obstacles. The speaker, Keith, is a clinical hypnotherapist who explains the difference between clinical hypnosis and stage hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is for entertainment purposes, while clinical hypnosis is used to help people resolve issues such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and negative thinking. Keith says that hypnosis is a natural state we all experience daily. For example, you are hypnotic when you get so engrossed in a book that you don't notice your surroundings. Clinical hypnosis can help people change the ..read more

This episode of the podcast Doing Business with a Servant's Heart features Nick Saller, an entrepreneur who emphasizes serving others before selling. The host, Steve, talks to Nick about his uncle who built and closed down five companies and the lessons Nick learned from him. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: Focus on serving others and adding value. Nick emphasizes that people are in sales whether they realize it or not. The key is to build relationships and focus on adding value to other people's lives. When you do that, people will eventually want to do business with you. D ..read more