Everyone knows that corporate culture is vital to the success of any business or corporation. However, not everybody understands how to properly build it. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with business coach and motivational speaker Chellie Phillips to discuss what it takes to develop a well-rounded and inclusive corporate culture. Chellie explains the important role of storytelling in culture building and the right way to incorporate foundational values into your team. She also talks about her book Culture Secrets and her experiences helping leaders create a positive impact ..read more

Fear is a powerful inner foe. It can stop you in your tracks, push you to hate yourself and drown you in negative feelings. For Lora Lapiz, the thing that saved her from getting consumed by fear was going on an adventure. In this conversation with Andy McDowell, she shares how the outdoors allowed her to get over the deaths of her loved ones, overcome her suicidal thoughts, and heal herself by understanding the neuroscience and biological aspects of human behavior. Lora also opens up on the role of rock climbing and international travel in appreciating her life and accessing infinite poss ..read more

Life can never be a straight path. Most of the time, it is rough and full of roadblocks. But you can choose to steer the wheel and find yourself on a much better path, which is possible through self-leadership. In this episode, integrative coach Dr. Lisa Yeung talks about the power of leading oneself in traversing the roughest moments of our lives. She explains how embracing self-ownership can lead to fundamental personal transformation. Dr. Lisa also discusses the importance of experiencing an inner shift to live the life you deserve and get you out of your lowest moments, as well as lead oth ..read more

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Public Relations is a powerful tool in boosting your reputation, credibility, and visibility. But how can you craft a positive image and build strong relationships with your audience? That is what Mickie Kennedy is here for in this episode. Mickie has been the founder of eReleases for more than 24 years. He shows great expertise in explaining the value of public relations and how it can help you increase your visibility and credibility. Do you want to stand out? Join Mickie because he unlocks the door of opportunity to help you generate more value in today’s conversation ..read more

When your business is solely dedicated to earning a strong income and puts proper team building aside, you are setting yourself up to fail. By putting spirituality in business, you cultivate a workplace environment of trust, collaboration, and connection, resulting in much better results. Andy McDowell explores this concept even deeper in a panel discussion with today’s leading experts: Dr. Larry Farwell, Reina Bach, Amy Wong, Aileda Lindal, and Greg Zlevor. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding the why of your business in order to bring humanness and ..read more

Any business owner wants to achieve financial freedom and secure a truly comfortable life, especially in their retirement years. However, this is more than just saving up money. From a much bigger perspective, it is about achieving freedom in every aspect of your life. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with Kirk McLaren, CEO of Foresight CFO. Together, they discuss how to design a business plan that does not only attract money, but also joy, purpose, spirituality, and long-lasting relationships. Kirk also explains how he helps other people gain financial freedom through a prog ..read more

A business operates with a process; how well you develop and implement those processes determine your growth and success. In today’s world, automation has become the buzzword that businesses tend to automate just for automation’s sake. But is it really moving your business? This is the dilemma that our guest in this episode tackles by taking us on an enlightening discussion about impactful process development. Andy McDowell is with Moustafa Moursy, a deeply experienced entrepreneur who empowers business owners to grow their businesses rapidly by rationalizing and mastering business processes s ..read more

Most of the time, we are too busy doing everything we can to take control of our lives. But sometimes, the answer to all our problems is simply entering our Be Mode. Andy McDowell is joined by Ronita Godsi to discuss why doing is not enough but also being. Looking back on her most important life lessons and milestones, she opens up on defeating her people-pleasing mindset, going beyond survival mode, and experiencing self-forgiveness. Ronita also shares how she looks after her four daughters and how she pays forward by helping others become effective leaders ..read more

Most of the time, we set goals so high that we often end up setting up ourselves for failure. Instead of attempting to accomplish overwhelming tasks, perhaps it is far more effective to focus on the little things and let them stack up. This is the roadmap followed by David Roden in his weight loss journey, allowing him to get rid of his 400-pound body. Joining Andy McDowell, he shares how refusing to give into the self-limiting diet culture and setting realistic goals allowed him to overcome his suicidal thoughts and achieve actual transformation. David also explains why we should no ..read more