Creating Confident Communication

In this episode of Creating Confident Communication, I’m joined by Christian Hansen, two-time #1 bestselling author, LinkedIn Top 10 ranked author, and creator of The Influence Mindset series. Why do some people consistently get chosen for opportunities, promotions, partnerships, and leadership while others with equal talent get overlooked? Christian shares the practical communication skills and mindset shifts that help you stand out in a genuine, authentic way. Together, we explore how the words you choose, the questions you ask, and the way you communicate can dramatically influence the opportunities that come your way. You’ll discover why influence isn’t about manipulation, it’s about creating trust, communicating your value, and helping others clearly see the unique strengths you bring. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, speaker, or simply someone who wants stronger relationships and greater impact, this conversation will give you actionable tools to communicate with more confidence, increase your influence, and become someone people naturally want to choose. If you’ve ever wondered how to communicate in a way that opens doors, builds meaningful connections, and creates new possibilities, this episode is for you.

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Through inspiring stories and practical insights, you'll discover how showing up authentically opens doors, deepens relationships, and unlocks possibilities you never imagined.

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If your why does not move you, it will not move your life.

In this episode of Creating Confident Communication, we go deeper than surface level goals and step into the kind of purpose that actually transforms you.

Not the kind you think sounds good, but the kind you feel. The kind that stops you, stirs your soul, and might even bring you to tears. Because your why is not meant to just live in your head. It is meant to live in your heart.

Through my Worthy Now commitments and the SOAR model, I will walk you through how to Clarify your why in a way that feels real and aligned Connect to the emotion behind it so it fuels your actions Communicate it with confidence so others can feel it too And create results that reflect who you truly are becoming This is not about pressure.

It is about purpose. It is about getting honest enough to ask yourself Does my why actually move me?

Because when your why is clear and you can feel it, everything changes. You stop hesitating. You stop shrinking.

You start living Worthy Now.

Ben Kjar is a motivational speaker, athlete, and advocate for resilience, known for his powerful story of overcoming adversity.

Born without arms due to amniotic band syndrome, Ben learned early in life that limitations do not define potential.

A state champion wrestler in Utah, Ben went on to compete at the collegiate level and later on the world stage, becoming the first wrestler without arms to win a match at the World Championships. His achievements have earned national recognition and inspired audiences across the country.

Beyond athletics, Ben is a devoted husband and father, a successful speaker, and a champion for individuals with disabilities. Through his talks, he shares lessons on perseverance, mindset, faith, and choosing hope in the face of challenges.

Ben’s message is simple yet profound: we are capable of far more than we believe when we focus on what’s possible.

https://www.benkjar.com/

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Today, we’re talking about Clarifying Your Why because when you know your purpose, your mission, and your reason, everything changes. 💫

When your vision aligns with your values, you move through life with congruence and confidence, creating not just goals, but growth. In this episode, we’ll explore how to uncover what truly drives you, how to reconnect with the dreams that light your soul, and how clarity becomes the foundation for living and leading with purpose.

Let’s dive in and start clarifying your why… so you can move forward fully aligned with who you are and what you’re here to do. 🌿

LINDSAY SCHIESS

Lindsay is a curious soul who finds joy in people, pancakes, and sleeping under the stars (preferably not all at once). She laughs loudly, cries during commercials, and is always up for a mountain wander or a deep conversation.

More than anything, she loves people. As a mom to four and wife to one very patient man, she believes in the simple truth from a popular children's song: "God gave us families to help us become who He wants us to be."

She's convinced that families are life's greatest classroom-where we learn how to love, grow, mess up, say sorry, and try again (and again...and again).

Lindsay is a therapist, a professor at the University of Utah, and a podcast host-which basically means she asks a lot of questions and never stops being fascinated by what makes people tick.

She believes in the goodness of people and the resilience of the human spirit.

Join Lindsay and Talia for a great conversation on confident communication!

Heather Nielsen is a speaker, mentor, and tech-savvy business coach helping women grow aligned, purpose-filled businesses. As founder of DivineDaughter.org, she empowers faith-driven women to rise in clarity and confidence—without sacrificing what matters most. A mother of five, Heather champions both family life and meaningful entrepreneurship.

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Tenacious or Time Bomb?

Welcome back to Creating Confident Communication! Today we’re exploring a choice that determines whether we soar in our personal and professional lives or crash and burn.

Every day, in our business interactions, parenting moments, and personal relationships, we face this fundamental question: Will I be tenacious or will I be a time bomb?

As someone who’s navigated life’s intense challenges and learned to transform pressure into growth, I want to share how this choice shapes not just our immediate reactions, but our entire ability to communicate with confidence and create the connections we truly want. Do you want to communicate better and have greater relationships with family, coworkers, and yourself? Your transformation starts here!

In today's episode Confident Leadership you can learn to SOAR in your personal and professional life!

Clarifying What You Want Today on Creating Confident Communication, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools of confident leadership — clarifying what you truly want.

Leadership isn’t just about setting goals. It’s about leading with a clear heart and a steady voice so the people around you feel safe, inspired, and connected. And here’s something powerful — 93% of what people “hear” from you isn’t your words at all. It’s in the warmth of your tone, the openness in your body language, and the way your presence makes them feel. Your words? Just 7% of the message. When you’re crystal clear about what matters most — in your home, your work, and your life — that clarity radiates through everything you say and do. It helps you connect on a deeper level, not just as a leader, but as a human being.

When you believe in yourself, others believe in you. That’s the heartbeat of confident leadership — it starts inside, with clarity about who you are and what you want. When that belief shines through your tone, your body language, and your presence, people feel it. They trust it. And they’ll follow your lead — not because they have to, but because they want to.

#49 Confident Influences with Talia Riley

In this empowering episode, we explore how the people around us shape who we become—and why choosing confident influences can help you become a confident influencer. You’ll learn how we’re often a reflection of the five people we spend the most time with, and how seeing greatness in others is a reminder that it’s already within you. We also dive into what it means to be in the F.L.O.W.:

🌊 Feel to Heal

💖 Love and Laughter

🌟 Open to Opportunities

📝 Write and Receive

When you live in the F.L.O.W. and surround yourself with those who lift and light you up, confidence becomes second nature. Tune in for a heart-centered episode that will remind you of the power of your circle—and the power within you.

When you believe in yourself, Others believe in you too!

Worthy Relationships Start with You!

In this uplifting episode, Talia Riley dives into the heart of creating worthy relationships—starting with the one we have with ourselves. She shares three simple yet powerful shifts to build deeper confidence and connection:

✨ Look in the mirror and give yourself a high five—celebrating your worth just as you are.

✨ See others for their strengths, and allow yourself to be seen—strengths, struggles, and all.

✨ Stay humble, stay curious. Growth begins when we pause, observe, and give thanks. With encouragement and insight, this episode reminds you that self-acceptance, mutual respect, and gratitude are the foundation of confident communication—and that your voice is already enough.

Jennifer Marco is an international recording artist, producer, vocal coach, performer. Professional singer, and public speaker. She has been a professional for 35 years and has shared toured with Maverick City and Kirk Franklin and shared a stage with Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, One Republic and Marianne Williamson. She has been a studio session singer for over 700 projects including Donny and Marie Osmond, Gary Levox of Rascal Flatts, The Voice winner Jordan Smith, Gentri, Take Six, Warner Chapel Music, Daniel Emmett, Kurt bestor and legendary music director Jerry Wiliams

Stacy Harmer is a Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach, as well as a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Life Coach School. She is also a Raw Food Chef and an Emotional Release Facilitator. Harmer holds both a B.S. and an M.S. degree from Brigham Young University in Family Science and Education. A passionate educator, she has taught at various levels, including preschool, homeschool, high school, and college courses. Stacy is a wife, mother of eight children, and grandmother to five darling grandchildren. Her mission is to help women find joy and live vibrant lives. She is the founder of Vibrant Living, a community focused on healing bodies, hearts, minds, and souls, discovering purpose and passion, and sharing unique gifts with the world. Stacy is also a founder of Vibrant Living Wellness and Come What May Community, where women support women. Driven by a passion to heal and empower the world, Stacy is on a mission to create transformation for those she serves. Learn more at: www.stacyharmer.com, www.vibrantlivingwellness.org, and www.comewhatmay.world.

Krista M. Isaacson is first and most joyfully, a married mother and grandmother of six children and 2 1/2 grandbabies. She is the author of the memoir, Unbearable Burden: One Mother’s Decision to Trust God When He Asked the Impossible. It's the story of her 2-year-old daughter's death from a cancerous brain tumor only 30 hours after diagnosis and how God taught her to survive that loss. Krista’s passion for writing and sharing her testimony of Christ has led to incredible opportunities to speak at various conferences and venues, including BYU Women’s Conference, BYU’s Life After Loss Conference, BYU Education Week, BYUtv’s Come Follow Up, several writing conferences, on many podcasts and church videos, and ward and stake events like this one tonight. She is a contributing writer for LDS Living magazine and a business content writer with Powder Days Marketing. She's currently working on two new collaborative book projects with Cedar Fort Publishing; Women Read Scripture: 365 Daily Devotionals from the Old Testament, (which will be released later this year), and 365 Daily Devotionals from the New Testament (which will come out next year). Perhaps her dearest wish is that one day you'll find her in London, mudlarking for treasure on the foreshore of the Thaemes. @kristamisaacson www.kristamisaacson

Kenneth Scott is a passionate advocate for social health and the creator of the Social Health Brand Program, a transformative framework that empowers individuals to build meaningful connections, expand opportunities, and redefine their impact. As a former professional athlete turned speaker, social health entrepreneur, and adjunct professor at Rice University, Scott has dedicated his career to helping students, athletes, and professionals leverage the power of relationships to navigate transitions, grow their brands, and take control of their futures. Scott has worked with leading organizations and institutions, delivering keynote speeches, workshops, and programs that equip individuals with the tools to strategically position themselves, build social capital, and create opportunities beyond their immediate circles.

Kenneth Scott | Social Health Brand 

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Talia Gives Tools to Speak Out And Radiate Confidence in your careers, families, and with the people closest to you in your life! You've got this!

Suzy is the founder of “Cook Healthy with Suzy” and www.learntocookhealthy.com. She is a cooking class instructor & speaker that is passionate about helping others learn to enjoy the whole foods lifestyle in a simple, doable, and enjoyable way! For the last 9 years she has been featured on the top-rated lifestyle TV show Studio 5 with Brooke Walker. In her monthly segments she teaches her signature tips, tools, and healthy flavorful recipes that get families connecting in the kitchen and enjoying their time there. She is the founder of the “Whole Foods 4 Life” virtual cooking & coaching program where she teaches people step-by-step how to create a healthy & sustainable lifestyle by getting back to real food! She loves helping people release the diet mentality and embrace the 80/20 principle so they can live their best life possible & find a beautiful balance of blending food as fuel and food as love! Website: https://learntocookhealthy.com/ https://bootcamp.learntocookhealthy.com/ Email: hello@learntocookhealty.com Instagram: @CooK_Healthy_With_Suzy Facebook: Cook Healthy With Suzy

Shaun Barrowes, a Season 7 Top 30 Contestant on American Idol and Emmy-Nominated artist for his hit "Army of Kings," boasts a stellar career that includes performances alongside stars like Janelle Monae, Imagine Dragons, and Lindsey Stirling. Notably, he collaborated with Jackie Chan on the theme song for Jackie's USA Green Heroes tour. His original track "Being Awesome," released in 2019, has garnered over 580 million views on YouTube. In 2023, Barrowes extended his talents to become an Amazon bestselling author and award-winning novelist with his debut work, "The Paradise Planets: The Fallen from Paradise." https://www.youtube.com/@the-davinci-approach

Liz Watt is a speaker, holistic wellness expert, author, and the co-founder of Be Healthy Utah. Passionate about empowering others to live healthier and more fulfilling lives, Liz combines her expertise in natural health with a deep understanding of personal and professional growth. She has authored several books, produced a podcast, and speaks to audiences about thriving in all aspects of life. A mother of six, Liz finds joy in creating meaningful connections, teaching others, and making the world a better place through her writing, speaking, and holistic approach to wellness. https://www.elizabethannwatt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lizwattspeaks/

The attitude of gratitude is among us this holiday season! Talia gives an amazing mindset idea on how to have Confident abundance throughout the holiday season! What we choose to think about, we bring about and choose to see the things we have, not the things we lack!

Angela Meyers is a family life educator, speaker and trainer and has a B.S. degree in Psychology, an M.S. degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development. She is the National Education Chairman for American Mothers, Inc. and is a member of the National Parent Education Network. She is the founder of Kudos for Families, a non-profit that provides materials and tools to help parents move past the overwhelm and transform themselves, and their homes using true principles, practices in order to parent by design rather than default and raise children who are responsible, happy and flourishing. As a mother of four adopted children including many special needs, and grandmother of four, she has spoken and trained others extensively on adoption, substance abuse prevention, parenting and marriage enrichment. She has presented for national and local organizations, marriage classes at the university level, taught at women's and family conferences. She has developed parenting course curriculum, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is certified by the Connie Sokol DTL Speaker Academy.

So excited to give you three tools I have learned while being a teacher at the amazing private school Challenger. I want to empower you how to have greater confidence and connection in your life and to inspire confidence in the kids around you! You don't want to miss this!

Welcome Lark Galley to the podcast! Lark attended the University of Utah where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned an undergrad degree in Political Science/International Relations and a Masters degree in Economics. She worked for the Utah International Economic Development Office before switching into a career in sales where she earned multiple awards including the #1 Global Sales Rep for a Fortune 500 Company. Lark has 30 years sales experience, is a graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, was a professional sales and business coach, and the former owner of a trucking company. She is now a published author, speaker, and coach helping others to fulfill their life’s purpose.

Do you give genuine Compassionate Compliments to yourself and others? In this podcast learn how Talia teaches these tools to help uplevel your life, and connection with yourself, others, and careers! You can do anything, if you believe you can.

I love teaching, speaking, and empowering others to understand the way our brain works and that it is designed to keep us safe? Are you looking to uplevel your life. Do you want better results and to create confident communication in your life with yourself and others? This podcast is for you?

Do you want more confidence in your life even if you feel different? In this episode Talia speaks to how you can have confidence no matter what!

Heather Jo Kennedy (HJ) is an inspirational speaker, certified coach and recent author specializing in teams. Her message is one of collective productivity, as she advocates for fewer critics, more fans. www.hjkennedy.com

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Talia gives some amazing tips on how to have trust in transformation and that our identity isn't based on what we have. These tips she talks about with help you stay consistent so you won't feel overwhelmed and so you can continue to have good communication with yourself and others!

JARED ST. CLAIR Title: Owner, Vitality Nutrition / Herbalist / Supplement Formulator / Educator / Podcast Host Jared St. Clair, an herbalist and natural supplement formulator, began his journey in the health and wellness field at age 7, shadowing his parents in their health store. By 15, he managed the store, eventually purchasing it at 22. For nearly 30 years, he's owned Vitality Nutrition in Bountiful, Utah, crafting highly effective protocols and supplement formulations for various health concerns, including digestive health, depression, anxiety, immune dysfunction, hormone balance, and even women's hair loss. Jared also hosts the Vitality Radio Podcast, where he helps you master natural supplements, enhance emotional vitality, and thrive without pharma drugs. The podcast started as a local radio show 16 years ago, and has now reached tens of thousands. His show explores natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals and government overreach in healthcare. Passionate about educating others, Jared eagerly embraces speaking opportunities to share his knowledge and advocacy for holistic health solutions.

Today we are talking about Creating Confident Communication with our own self talk. Talia is sharing life lessons from a 4-year-old and how to change our thoughts, beliefs, and words we use to create new results and SOAR!

The Confidence Clicker! Listen to the lessons learned from the Short Story Showdown at NSA Mountain west Chapter. So much vulnerability on how you can have access to immediate confidence for speakers and leaders.

In today's podcast I invite you to consider what value you could see in yourself if you chose to see yourself as a precious stone and have a mirror that only told you the truth about yourself. Can you actually create confident communication within yourself? You bet you can! It might be the most important thing. Listen here to find out how!

Sarah Foley, more known as Vertical Blonde, is a transformational speaker and soul-centered speaking coach, and has made it her mission to help others go from I can’t to Icon. She is a firm believer that if we do not own our story, our story will end up owning us. After experiencing her entire identity crushed from a debilitating accident in 2012, Sarah learned how to experience the richness and beauty of life through unexpected ways. She has been featured on major stages and platforms all over the US, including being featured multiple times on the Tony Robbins podcast, in Your Second Act by Patricia Heston and on the Mel Robbins show. Sarah’s helped thousands experience their best life through her programs and stages. Today Sarah is passionate about guiding and witnessing the shift in others as they make the vertical decision to take ownership of their story. In order to go from I can’t to Icon, they embark on a journey to create their Iconic Identity, which will become the true north for every thought, belief and action in order to pursue the life of their dreams. Her real joy comes when they lean in to the desire to share their story from stage with her growing Iconic Speaker Academy, where she uses her experience in television, health and wellness, beauty, keynote speaking, Tony Robbins’ Certified breakthrough strategies, script writing, sales, improv, acting and leadership to help them craft and deliver their story as the Icons they are. Sarah loves the warmer climates and lived 5 years in Maui where she learned several Hawaiian traditions which serve as a big part of the foundation of her teachings. You can find Sarah on Instagram @VerticalBlonde and at verticalblonde.com

James Lawrence is known as the Iron Cowboy. This is the nickname that he received from the public after he started to wear a cowboy hat during races to be recognized by his children. Originally from Calgary, Canada, he now lives in Utah with his wife Sunny, and their five children. With two Guinness world records under his belt, James and his family attempted to do something every person deemed impossible, the 50/50/50. But that didn’t fulfill him. As of June 8, 2021, James completed what the team likes to call the Conquer 100. 100 consecutive full distance triathlons. This journey was created to empower people around the world to do their own hard. Sports Illustrated ranked James in the top 50 fittest freaks with Lebron James and Connor McGregor, 2 of James' favorite athletes. RedBull declares that 'when it comes to endurance, he is unstoppable' and Success magazine named him 'The Most Enduring Man In The World'. He has redefined the definition of impossible, defied logic, and is here today to share his journey with you: ladies and gentlemen, James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy. https://www.ironcowboy.com/

Tis the season to let go of expectations of others and ourselves. Talia gives tools of letting go of expectations and how you can SOAR in 2024. You won't want to miss the gold nuggets in this podcast as we SOAR into the new year. I love you, I believe in you. You've got this!

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Talia shares ways to continue with the attitude of gratitude challenge last week and this week add in intentional Confident Joy. With these tips you can know how to get what you want, and create the dream life you are waiting for.

Talia talks about her guests biggest secrets that have helped them find peace and joy amongst their trials.  She shares the secret magic tool the attitude of gratitude.  Come and join Talia in this podcast as she gives you the gold nuggets this topic has to offer and how you can apply this in your life daily!

Jacob Guy was born at a very young age in Northern Utah. He loves volleyball, ice cream, dad jokes, and the word whimsical. He’s working on finishing up a degree in English at Weber State University, with plans to become a New York Times Bestselling Author and professional speaker. He’s won a number of writing competitions and published short stories that have been read in all 50 states and 180 countries. He speaks to teenagers on suicide awareness and prevention and loves helping people discover their worth.

Candice Noss is a dynamic and passionate speaker and coach renowned for transforming and elevating lives through her business, The Mind Body Spirit Trifecta. As an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, along with her 20+ years working as a Physical Therapist, Candice brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to every stage, course and coaching engagement. By addressing the entire human trifecta, the mind, body and spirit, Candice provides a powerful holistic approach to confident, healthy living. Candice liberates and empowers others to genuinely thrive which ripples into every facet of life. An elevated life elevates business. Candice clarifies how to elevate performance with a mind firmly aligned, a body purposefully loved and a spirit powerfully accessed. https://candicenoss.com/crappy-to-happy/

Talia takes time to talk about the amazing tips and tools she has learned from all the previous podcast guests! How to we have confident communication and still have connections amidst pain and trials. Does life circumstances make you hard or soft? How can we grow and become who we are meant to be? How can this trial be great teaching moments. Come and join us for the gold nuggets we have learned over the last few months if you want to grow!!!

Julie Lee is not a typical keynote speaker. Her personal experiences with human connection changed the trajectory of her life, ignited the passion behind her I See You mission, and made her into a powerful advocate of connected leadership. Through research and stories that are both vulnerable and inspiring, Julie delivers the wholehearted message that connection has the ability to up-level -even transform- work culture; a relevant message that is right on time. Julie Lee is the author of I See You; How Compassion and Connection Save Lives and the children’s book, Broccolipunzle; A Girl with Extraordinary Hair. With over 100 episodes on her podcast I See You, she empowers thousands of listeners to succeed in relationships by embracing human connection. Julie lives in Utah with her two children, Samuel and Lydia. Julie is also the Co-Host on the podcast Love ADHD with Tony Overbay Julie talks about a choice for life experiences to make us "Hard" or "Soft". The same boiling water that hardens an egg, softens a potato. It's a choice how we choose to show up with the circumstances or "boiling water" we have been given!

Ashlee Stratton is a highly requested, award-winning motivational speaker who gets results. With a background in performance, she powerfully shares her goal-setting, habit stacking and get-results tools to help women create a life they love. From her training from one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers in the world, Ashlee engages AND entertains her audience as they learn life-changing skills. As a Certified Speaker through Connie Sokol DTL Speakers Academy and through her Global Leadership Training, Ashlee knows how to motivate an audience to action. Ashlee also guest-hosted a podcast series with high profile guests on “Purpose Filled Life” and is an engaging emcee for women and private networking events. She has recently interviewed over 100 “mompreneurs” on how to pursue your goals without sacrificing what’s most important and is working on a book to share her findings. Off the stage, Ashlee is a wife to her best friend Rob, and a mother of 4 children. When she isn’t mothering or speaking, you’ll find her playing pickleball, baking something yummy, reading, or spending time outdoors with her family.

Jason Hewlett Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage. “The Promise” is a keynote speech that feels like a show, with proven processes and immediately implementable takeaways to transform your business and leadership skills. Jason is the author of the Facebook post entitled, “I Saw My Wife at Target Today”, which has been seen by more than100 million people. A recent, and one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, his talks inspire leadership from the perspective of a Promise, while giving attendees an engaging, entertaining, and educational experience all in one. Leadership Expert * Author * Speaker Hall of Fame

Steve Reich has an unstoppable passion for educating and lifting business leaders, He comes from a strong background in leadership and marketing. • Vice President–20 years- $2.5 billion company – educating and implementing marketing for over 600 retail operations. • 1 of 13 in the world - Certified Master Trainer of Guerrilla Marketing • Best-Selling Author • Keynote Speaker and Motivator • Marketing Strategist Steve has received many awards for his creativity. However, the efforts that he says he is most proud of are the marketing campaigns that are not only creative but show a measured track record of profitable success. Steve is known for truly caring about the people he works with. He is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to assist his clients, friends, and family. Steve has a beautiful wife, 4 kids, guardianship of his nephew, and one awesome Grandson. (2 -HUGE dogs live at Steve’s house – neither belongs to him.) Things people don’t normally know about Steve: • During his senior year of high school, he also worked full-time as a Grocery Store Manager • Steve – rode Rodeo for a short time specializing in bareback broncos. • Steve has driven racecars for several years – racing on tracks in Utah, Las Vegas, California, and Idaho. • Steve loves woodworking and has a DeWalt Garage which it is painted all black and yellow and has every DeWalt tool labeled.

Lorin is an emotionally intelligent leader with over 15 years of training and experience in leadership. Most of his leadership experience comes from the military. That is where he developed a passion for emotionally intelligent leadership. He saw the need across the military and businesses for great leadership. Through his passion and research, he found emotional intelligence to be the #1 factor in great leadership. He wrote about this in his Master’s Thesis called, “Growing A Leader: Effective Implementation Of Leadership Training In The Workplace.” Lorin wants to share this knowledge and experience to develop strong emotionally intelligent leaders that energize others to do good.

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KeriLyn Barr: Born and raised in Morgan, Utah and lived there until she married Matthew Barr, then lived in Australia for the first nine years of their married life. They have now been married for 27 years and have 5 kids … 24 down to 7 years old. And a one year old granddaughter. KeriLyn has done homeschooling with all of her children and is currently the President at Polar Star Academy (a commonwealth school for homeschool families.) She is also a school leadership trainer for Leadership Education Mentoring Institute. She loves being with her family and loves being outdoors, especially in the mountains or on a kayak. One of her favorite things she has learned in life so far is that learning is a lifelong journey! It’s never too late to gain a new skill or pick up a new hobby. In January this year, Matt and KeriLyn learned how to do Stainglass and have enjoyed doing that together. Matt Barr: Born and raised in Australia, Matt met the love of his life KeriLyn, while visiting Morgan Utah when they were both 15 years old but waited until he returned from his mission in Seoul Korea to marry her in the Salt Lake Temple. He received his bachelors degree in psychology at University of Newcastle and then started a photography business. After selling his business in Australia, he moved his family and love of photography to the USA. With over 24 years of professional photography behind him, Matt still loves what he does. He loves traveling, beach time, hiking, gardening and above all, time with his family. He is always up for new adventures and learning something new.

Do you want to donate to the podcast and kind kids who care program? https://gofund.me/bedcbb00 https://studio.youtube.com/video/eupucR5Pd1k/edit Lisa Valentine Clark graduated with a B.S. in English from Brigham Young University. She was part of the sketch comedy/improv troupe The Garrens, and co-founded the theater-as-improv troupe The Thrillionaires which performs original, improvised plays and musicals in a variety of genres. She has been featured in a variety of commercials, including the “real mom” in the viral videos for Chatbooks. Lisa works as a freelance writer for commercials, webseries, and scripts. She wrote the book, Real Moms Making It Up As We Go, hosted the feel-good service show “Random Acts,” and headlined the musical improv tv show Show Offs, for three seasons on BYUtv. She has starred in movies like Stalking Santa, and was a script consultant, producer, and starred as “Carrie Carrington” in the film Once I Was a Beehive and Once I Was Engaged. She currently hosts the weekly podcast The Lisa Show (www.thelisashowpodcast.com) on BYUradio. Lisa and her late husband Christopher have 5 children.

Jeff Olsen is a number one international best-selling author who inspires audiences globally with his intriguing story of perseverance and inner strength. After a horrific automobile accident took the lives of his wife and youngest son, also inflicting multiple life-threatening injuries to Jeff (including the amputation of his left leg) he found the courage to survive over 18 surgeries and eventually heal both physically and emotionally. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the beauty around them and choose joy in all they do. Read the whole story in KNOWING. Olsen’s latest book, WHERE ARE YOU? is a collaboration with his oldest son Spencer, who also survived the accident at the age of seven. They have captured in a simple and powerful way their healing journey through the innocent perspective of that seven year old child. “Where Are You?” is a heartfelt book for all ages and perfect for anybody who misses someone. Among Jeff’s many accomplishments, he is most fulfilled by simply being a husband, father and friend. www.EnvoyPublishing.com KNOWING: https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Memoirs-journey-beyond-choosing/dp/0999859706/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1518469962&sr=8-1 WHERE ARE YOU? https://linktr.ee/olsenauthors https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeffery-Olsen/author/B00CPTK01S?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FD5lReqe64&t=1052s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaeoKp0HNlA&t=9s

Kelci Jager is a certified life coach, grief educator, and registered nurse. Her professional experience combined with personal experience as a widow and single mom of 4 boys gives her a strong foundation and unique perspective. Kelci is passionate about providing support and guiding others on their grief journey.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelci.calljager Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jager.strong/ Website: https://risewithgrief.com/ Email: kelci@risewithgrief.com

Hayden Gurman grew up in Florida. He is the oldest son of four boys. He married his childhood crush, Lisa. They’ve done a lot together including graduating from BYU, moving over 15 times, and welcoming five children. Hayden Gurman spent twelve years doing Sales. He always felt there was something more for him to do. In 2019, he left a lucrative job in Indianapolis and moved to Farmington, UT to be a seminary teacher at Viewmont High School in Bountiful Utah. He will be going into his 5th year teaching and he has truly never been happier. He loves his job but most of all, he loves the students. Hayden enjoys working out, playing disc golf, spending time with his kids, and going on dates with his hot wife. Nine months ago, Hayden had an accident while out on a run. The accident almost ended his life and as echoed by many doctors and specialists, he should not have survived. These past months since the accident have been extremely difficult for Hayden and his family, but he has learned a lot and is excited to share some of his experience with all of you.

Jodi O. Brown is a strategist-turned-survivor on a mission to help leaders and teams improve their interpersonal actions to grow stronger from struggle and catapult from change. She is a professional speaker, trainer, award-winning author, certified business coach, speaking coach, consultant, and brain tumor survivor. Through her work at Global Leader Group, she's taught and inspired thousands of organizational leaders to influence through their interactions, and create systems for growth. Jodi helps individuals thrive through speaking and business coaching, resilience and communication courses, and through her inspirational YouTube channel. She earned a master's degree in organizational leadership & communication, a bachelor's degree in public relations, and is an Exactly What to Say certified guide. When organizations like Comcast, AstraZeneca, Coldwell Banker, and United Way want their people to grow together through change, they reach out to Jodi. She is working on her fifth book, The Antifragile Mindset, which helps individuals embrace principles to grow stronger from the storms of life. Jodi and her husband, Tolan, live in an idyllic mountain valley in Northern Utah, where they are raising four children. For a FREE copy of her bestselling and award-winning memoir, The Sun Still Shines: How a Brain Tumor Helped Me See the Light, visit her website, www.jodiobrown.com .

Cheryl Knowlton is the CEO and Chief Energy Officer at Dynamite Productions, Inc., a Certified Woman-Owned Company and consulting firm that helps people discover who they truly are, so they can communicate with others in an entirely new way, lean into and lead from their strengths, and elevate excellence in every area of their lives. As a high energy speaker igniting brilliance, Cheryl can bring the party to any event! Her strengths as an Activator, Achiever, Positivity, Communicator, and Woo make her a real estate industry superhero - faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Well, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. Cheryl has been in the real estate and mortgage industry since 1999 and has been an Associate Broker since 2014. Creator and author of two Utah real estate pre-licensing schools, she is also a Certified Fascinate Advisor®, a Certified Enneagram Coach, and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), which is the highest earned award bestowed by the National Speakers Association (held by fewer than 17% of all speakers). Cheryl also creates and delivers real estate compliance content in a fun and engaging way, so you can learn without wanting to tear your hair out. She recently completed her service as the President of the Mountain West Chapter of NSA and has authored three books: "Burn the Hamster Wheel: Stress Management Strategies For Today’s Real Estate Professional" and "I’m Only Half Crazy: Life Lessons Learned While Running 20 Half Marathons,” and “The 246 Things That Can go Wrong in a Real Estate Transaction.” Cheryl is also the host of the popular podcast "Magnifying Brilliance." As of today she has completed 31 half marathons. Cheryl's timely and relevant message spans all industries. Her blend of high energy and inspirational content, combined with funny and engaging life experiences in her keynotes, means that audiences leave feeling energized, excited, and ready to conquer the world (or at least their to-do list). A California Girl, Cheryl now lives in Utah with her husband, her 13 grandchildren, and her dog, Scooby Doo. When she is not traveling and speaking, Cheryl can usually be found running another half marathon or enjoying the magic of a Disney Theme Park (yes, she's a kid at heart). If you're lucky, you might even catch her doing both at the same time!

Ben Kjar was born with Crouzons syndrome (a craniofacial anomaly), and as a young boy the doctors told him that he would live a different life.....and that’s exactly what he’s done!! Ben has risen above any of life’s challenges and become a Victor not a victim. Ben is Utah Valley University’s first-ever NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American and has represented the USA team internationally. Ben is an international professional speaker and has told his story to millions around the globe, in front of crowds of up to 10,000 people! Ben and his wife, LaCol, are proud parents of 3 beautiful adopted kids which are 4 yrs old and under. Ben believes the real way to become truly wealthy is to travel and experience culture and it’s people. If you can connect with mankind, you will have a rich life.

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Director / Director of Photography  

Brother Christensen has worked on many LDS films such as,Ephraim’s Rescue, 17 Miracles, Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, The Cokeville Miracle, Testaments, Love Kennedy  and  The Work & The Glory. 

He has been involved with many feature films including Forever Strong and IMAX films such as Lewis & Clark for National Geographic and Roving Mars for Disney.  His short films include The Touch of the Master’s Hand, The Pump and Only a Stonecutter.  His latest project is The Fighting Preacher.

 T.C. lives in Farmington with the lovely Katy Christensen where he continues to be tutored in the never ending finer points of putting dirty dishes into the dishwasher and closing drawers all the way.

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Mayor Mark Shepherd from Clearfield City, UT Mark Shepherd was born in Salt Lake City, grew up in Albuquerque, NM and has lived in Clearfield, Utah for the past 26 years. He is the Principal Broker and owner of Shepherd Real Estate Group. Prior to being elected Mayor in 2013, Mark served 6 years on the City Council and 9 years on the Planning Commission. He is presently serving his third term as Mayor. As Mayor, Mark has been a catalyst for revitalization in Clearfield. Mark is the Chair of the Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations committee for the National League of Cities. He has served in many functions within the League including two years as Chairman of the Military Communities Council and as the Vice-Chair of the Small Cities Council. Among Mayor Shepherd’s local responsibilities, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Utah League of Cities, the Wasatch Front Regional Council, the Utah Defense Alliance and the Military Installation Development Authority. Mark has been married to his wife Tammie for the past 34 years. They are the parents of seven children and eight grandchildren. We are so grateful for Mark sharing better ways to feel confidence and to have better communication in our lives!

We are thrilled to interview Warrior Rizen Ranch's very own Erica Schlichte. She was born into a military family in Fayetteville, NC. Her dad was gone 6-9 months out of every year and was quite familiar with the army family lifestyle. when she met her soon to be husband Joshua who was also in Fayetteville going through the Special Forces qualification course. On Easter Sunday, 2011, she got a call that her dad had been hit with a grenade while on deployment in Afghanistan. By a miracle he had survived the hit, but left with shrapnel in his head in multiple locations, missing his brain by mere millimeters but severing both optic nerves, leaving him permanently blind in both eyes. Through his experience as well as her life spent as the daughter and wife of soldiers, it prepared her to take on the role as director of the Warrior Rizen Foundation. Started by her in laws, John and Barbara Schlichte, WRF operates at the Warrior Rizen Ranch in Morgan, UT. The mission of WRF is to invite wounded military, gold star widows and police families to attend an all inclusive retreat at the ranch and provide opportunities for healing and recreation for these families that are exposed to so much trauma through their military and civil service. The three most important aspects of the ranch is horse therapy, family history, and ART therapy. The Schlichte family has a long history with the military and know first hand the sacrifice the entire family has to make when serving our country. They are so blessed to be able to provide these opportunities to other military and police families and enjoy hosting them every summer. You can follow them on facebook Warrior Rizen or Instagram Warrior_Rizen. Thank you for sharing your message and creating confident communication, one person and one family at a time!

You will laugh and cry as you join Talia and her high profile guests as they openly share their messages of trials, tribulations, love, light and finding JOY!. Most of all we get to learn tips on how to connect, feel confident and communicate better with others. Follow Talia on her website www.taliariley.com and YouTube channel taliariley7625! New instagram account @creatingconfidentcommunication and Facebook Talia Riley Creating Confident Communication! Talia Riley is a Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Momma to 4, wife to TJ for 25 years. Talia loves training on confident communication skills and loves all people and their stories! In this podcast we help give tools on creating connection, confidence, and communication.

If we can do this, you can do this!! If you want to add value to your life and others, this is the podcast for you my friends!! Thank you for sharing this podcast so that others can heal and find answers in their lives!!