The Strategic Living Podcast with Brian Holmes

SLP079 - The Art of Communication : Taking Your Message to the World

Effective communication is vital to your success! I want to challenge you to think in terms of growing your impact, and communicating your passions. In today’s podcast episode, I’ll give you five keys for becoming an incredible communicator, and I’ll also share with you some exciting information revealed in in a talk with my friend, Joy Groblebe.

Whatever your message, whatever your passion, know this: your ability to communicate and connect with those you are called to serve, directly impacts your success and effectiveness in life.

5 Keys for Becoming an Incredible Communicator:

1. Identify your core message.

• What are your passions? Expertise?
• What events have you experienced in life?
  Hear my story here.
• What are your successes?

2. Grow your knowledge and your expertise.

• Books/Articles
• Conferences/Seminars
• Online courses

3. Determine your delivery methods.

• Speaking
• Writing: books, blogs, editorials
• Podcasting
• Coaching
• Seminars
• Sales presentations

4. Invest in Training and Competencies.

• Conferences
• Training programs
• Online courses
• Toastmasters
• Personal coaching

5. Believe in your value.

Your presentation can change someone’s life!

Joy Groblebe & SCORRE:

There are only a few seats left for the upcoming conference, scheduled May 4-7 in Orlando, FL.

If you’ve ever wanted to identify your message, develop your confidence as a communicator, and engage your calling by getting your message out to the world, you MUST attend this training!

 

SLP078 - Making the Journey to Your Next Level

Albert Einstein once said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Our thinking, our beliefs, our ways of processing, have all contributed to our current circumstances. In order to change this, or to make any progress, we must utilize Next Level Thinking.

Everyone wants “more” or “to get ahead”, but few go all in and identify what must change in order to advance. On today’s podcast, we’ll explore Next Level Thinking, and how to make it a regular part of your life.

Talking Points:

• Life is lived on levels and experienced in stages.
• Transition always requires movement on our part.
• The question is not, “is there another level for me?” The question is, “am I willing to make the necessary growth adjustments that will qualify me for that level?”
• To advance to the next level, our thinking must change.
• If we do not grow beyond the level of our previous season, we will revert back to the results and limitations of that season.
• The new level requires new leadership mindset.
• You’ve not begun to imagine the greatness that awaits you just over on the other side.
• Isaiah 42:9; Isaiah 43:18-19; Isaiah 48:3-11
• The Father is inviting you to your next level!

SLP077 - From Rejection To Direction : An Interview with Lady Jevonnah Ellison

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jevonnah Ellison, lovingly known by many as Lady J. Jevonnah and I had the privilege of meeting in 2014 through our mutual friend and mentor, Dan Miller. The connection was immediate, and it was apparent we shared a similar passion in seeing people discover and become who God created them to be. Jevonnah is an author, speaker, and purpose coach, and her story is one many can relate to.

 

On today’s program, she shares her journey From Rejection to Direction.

Jevonnah Ellison’s Bio:

Jevonnah is an Executive Leadership Coach & Leading Purpose Strategist, and absolutely loves her job! She equips high potential women & visionary men with confidence and clarity so they can live out their authentic purpose and experience incredible success as entrepreneurs.

She is also the President & Founder of Professional Women of Integrity, a movement of over 4,000 talented, faith-filled business women who are elevating their influence and impact in the marketplace while keeping God first.

As an Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur, God has blessed Jevonnah to help thousands of high potential people understand their most unique and powerful talents so they can make a larger impact, amplify their strengths, thrive financially, and discover who they were made to be and do in the world.

For more information about Jevonnah’s work, please visit her website at:

Jevonnah.com

SLP076 - Mastering The If/Then Principle

There are promises, principles, provisions, and formulas – yes, formulas – throughout the Bible. There are prescriptions that IF you will follow them, THEN they will produce specific results! What we must know, is that most of what we want in life can be realized by simply discovering the formula or keys associated with that desire.

Join me today as we talk about mastering the If/Then Principle!

Promises, Provisions & Formulas:

1. Length of days (years of life), and peace (Pr. 3:1,2)
……….IF you keep his commands in your heart, THEN you will have peace.

2. Find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man (Pr. 3:4,5)
……….IF you are kind/honest, THEN you will find favor.

3. He will make your paths straight (Pr. 3:5,6)
……….IF you trust Him, acknowledge him, THEN He will make your paths straight.

4. Healing and refreshment (Pr. 3:7,8)
……….IF you serve humbly and fear the Lord, THEN healing and refreshment will come.

5. Accounts full and an overflow of new and fresh wine (Pr. 3:9,10)
………IF you honor the Lord with your wealth and first fruits, THEN abundance will come.

Next Steps:

1. Take THREE chapters from the WISDOM book
……….Proverbs 3
……….Proverbs 4
……….Proverbs 5

2. Read each verse and listen for:
……….Provisions
……….Promises
……….Conditions

3. Write down:
……….the corresponding reward or blessings
……….identify the instruction or formula given that insures the realization of the promise

Helpful Links For Becoming Debt-Free:

• Dave Ramsey
• Dani Johnson

My Encouragement to You:

• IF you will, THEN it will happen for you!

SLP075 - 48 Days To The Work You Love : An Interview with Dan Miller

It is an honor for me to have my dear friend and colleague, Dan Miller back on the program.  Today, Dan I are talking about the recent release of his new book, (the 10th Anniversary Revised Edition) of 48 Days To The Work You Love. Over the last 10 years, millions have been exposed to and changed by the truths in this great book. Now, Dan has added over 60% new and updated content that will transform the way you look at your life, your calling, and your work. This is an episode you will NOT want to miss.

 

About Dan

I met Dan originally in Atlanta in May of 2012. Since that time, I have been reading his books and blogs, listening to his podcast, and participating in his 48Days Community on a regular basis. For the last 12 months, I have been a part of wonderful MASTERMIND group that Dan leads. He is one of the most genuine people I know, and I have come to respect him a great deal.

The 48Days.com mission is to foster the process of imagining, dreaming and introspection, to help people find their calling and true path, and to translate that into meaningful, purposeful and profitable daily work…all within 48 Days!

Dan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.

Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays and Wisdom Meets Passion.. He writes regularly for many popular magazines and web portals, including CBN.com, Crosswalk.com, In Touch, AARP and Success magazines and the Zig Ziglar newsletter.  He has been a guest on CBS’ The Early Show, MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Mathews, 700 Club’s Living The Life and Fox Business News with Dave Ramsey Show…to hit some highlights.  He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes.  Dan is also a frequent speaker and guest on popular radio programs like Moody Broadcasting, Crown Financial, Janet Parshall’s America, American Family Radio, and Prime Time Chicago.  He also has an online community with over 14,000 “eaglepreneurs”!

Over 130,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter, his 48 Days Podcast consistently ranks in the top 3 under Careers on iTunes, and the 48Days.net business community is viewed as an example around the world for those seeking to find – or create – work they love. Committed to personal priorities, Dan and his wife Joanne are approaching their 45th anniversary and have three world-changing children and 12 amazing grandchildren. What does it mean to be fully alive in your work? Many of us are not yet doing what God put us here to do. Dan looks at the changing work models and outlines a plan for integrating your dreams and your passions into your daily activities. If you’ve ever buried your dreams in an attempt to be “practical” or “realistic,” Dan will show you how embracing those very dreams is the most practical way to enjoy life and achieve the success you’re looking for.

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SLP074 - Finding Your Sweet Spot and Living In It

As most people find themselves stuck in the rut of life, with no real clarity or purpose, our culture has accepted settling for the mundane and mediocre. In today’s podcast, I’m going to discuss how to find your lane in life, and not only live, but thrive in it!

Setting the Path for Strategic Living:

1. God has plans (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. His plans are for your success (John 10:10)
3. Life is a choice (Deuteronomy 30:14-19)

Key Components for Finding Your Lane and Living It:

1. Purpose
…..Who, What, Where, Why?

2. Values
…..What is important? What inspires me?

3. Vision
…..Where am I going?

4. Roles
…..Am I fulfilled, or am I filling time?

5. Mission
…..Mission is the activity of purpose.

Finding Your Lane & Building a Strategic Life:

• Self Discovery (Purpose, Values)
• Visioning (Vision, Roles, Mission)
• Strategic Planning (The “how”)
• Personal Preparation (Acquiring resources, skills, knowledge)
• Implementation (Start. Do. Accomplish. Fulfill.)
• Strategic Living (Enjoying the Life God Intended)

My Encouragement to You:

• Don’t settle for average or ordinary.
• Don’t settle for a mediocre life.
• Find your lane!
• Hire a life coach.
• Know that God created you for significance.

SLP073 - Seasons of Change : A Conversation with Ray Edwards

Ray is the host of The Ray Edwards Show, a top rated podcast about living in Prosperity on Purpose, and he provides such rich content on life, leadership, business, marketing, and relating with God. He is probably best known as a Direct Response Copywriter, Product Launch Manager, Internet Marketing Strategist and conference speaker.

 

I have been following Ray and his work for over 18 months, and have come to not only respect him as a business leader, but truly honor him as a man of God. Ray is a tremendous thought leader, and is making a significant impact in both the sacred and secular space.

In this episode, Ray and I discuss Seasons of Change.

Ray Edwards’ Bio:

Ray is probably best known as a Direct Response Copywriter, Product Launch Manager, Internet Marketing Strategist and conference speaker. Campaigns he’s written and/or directed have resulted in an estimated $100 million in sales.

He’s had the good fortune to working with (and learning from) some stellar clients, including New York Times Best-selling authors Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (creators of Chicken Soup for the Soul), Joel Comm (author of Twitter Power and The Adsense Code), Raymond Aaron (author of Double Your Income Doing What You Love) as well as Armand Morin, Alex Mandossian, Jeff Walker, and many others.

Ray speaks frequently at seminars on copywriting, promotions and marketing, for professionals in those fields.

For more information about Ray’s work, please visit his website at

www.RayEdwards.com

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SLP072 - 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Become A Reader

Today, I’m sharing 10 reasons everyone should become a reader. After all, “readers are leaders, and leaders are readers!” Think you don’t have time to read? Do you struggle to find any benefit in reading? Listen to today’s podcast and let me show you how reading can transform your life.

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ~ George R. R. Martin, A Dance With Dragons

10 Reasons:

1. Readers grow

……a. Spiritually
……b. Mentally
……c. In influence
……d. Emotionally

2. Reading produces confidence.

3. Reading feeds the mind & soul.

4. Reading equips you with the goods you need to serve someone else.

……a. Knowledge
……b. Wisdom
……c. Ideas
……d. Solutions

5. Readers have a distinct advantage over non-readers.

6. Readers have more influence, because they have more answers.

7. Reading expands your horizons.

8. Reading increases your value in relationships.

9. Reading increases your lifespan.

10. Readers are leaders, and leaders are readers.

Tips:

1. Set a specific time each day as your reading time.
2. Treat it as an appointment.
3. Listen to books on audio.
……a. Audible.com
……b. Blinkest (audio book summaries)
4. ReadToLead Podcast

Question:

What if you read ONE book per week in your chosen field or area of interest? Would that make a difference? (Sales, Marketing, People, etc.)

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SLP071 - Reflections : 5 Pivotal Lessons I Learned in 2014

I see great value in reflecting on a previous season, and identifying the major lessons one has learned, or the landmarks one has crossed. Sir Winston Churchill once said, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Today, I want to look back on last year and share with you 5 Pivotal Lessons I Learned in 2014.

5 Lessons & Landmarks:

1. Walking with the Father is a daily CHOICE.
Learning to Hear and Follow the Father’s Voice

2. The importance of reading
7 Ways You Can Become A Lifetime Learner

3. Being understood is overrated

4. Not all relationships will follow you to the next level

5. New opportunities show up when I become CLEAR on who I am, and who I am not

Action Steps:

1. Continue to learn how to LIVE in His love, and walk by His leadership.  CHOOSE.

2. Purpose TODAY to become a lifestyle learner.
a. Set reading goals
b. Create a book list
c. What are leaders reading?

3. Decide that you will NOT perform to others’ expectations, nor will you seek to be understood.

4. Which relationships need to be:
a. Re-defined?
b. Established with new boundaries?
c. Eliminated?

5. Get clarity on WHO you are, and WHAT you want.
a. Get a coach
b. Work with a mentor
c. Take a course

Question:

As you reflect on 2014, what lessons and landmarks were important in your life?

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SLP070 - ’He Loves Me’ : An Interview With Wayne Jacobsen

It is an honor for me to introduce to you Wayne Jacobsen. Wayne travels the world helping people sort out what Jesus really taught, helping them find a freedom from performance-based religion to embrace a relationship with God deeply rooted in the Father’s affection.  A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.com to encourage people thinking outside the box of organized religion.  As a writer his most popular titles include He Loves Me:  Learning to Live in the Father’s Affection, So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. He was also co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty million copies worldwide.  Two of his books are now being adapted into movies for theatrical release.  His books, podcasts, and international travel have inspired countless people to a more vibrant faith and a greater understanding of living in the church Jesus is building in the world.

In this episode, Wayne and I are talking about the transformative power of coming into a personal revelation that ‘God Loves You’! This conversation will enlighten you, and bring you into an awareness that God is less interested in what you can DO for Him, and more interested in you being in relationship WITH Him.

For more information about Wayne, please visit his website at:

LifeStream.org

 

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