In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Christoph Merrill discuss:

• Jason Hewlett's performance YouTube channel as a valuable resource for speakers

• Christoph's journey of becoming a speaker out of necessity and learning pivotal lessons

• The importance of transferring power and goodwill from one speaker to the next during live events

• The challenges of speaking to large audiences and dealing with unexpected situations

• The Habit Freak Formula for overcoming adversity through clarity, bravery, and loyalty

Key Takeaways:

• Clarity is the most important piece in overcoming adversity and refines over time.

• To become a successful speaker, one must be clear about their goals, be brave, loyal, and tenacious.

• Achieving success as a speaker requires a strong commitment and willingness to put in the time and effort.

• Speakers should focus on providing value to each attendee, regardless of their speaking fee, to ensure a high return on investment for the event organizer.

• Authenticity and genuine conversations are crucial for building strong relationships.

“Adversity creates clarity, which leads to bravery and loyalty, ultimately creating assets.”

-Christoph Merrill

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Jason Hewlett on Performance, YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonHewlett-JHE

About the guest, Christoph Merrill:

Christoph Merrill, known as the Habit Freak, is a transformative habit strategist and podcast host based in American Fork, Utah. With a mission to empower individuals to become their own superheroes, Christoph merges cutting-edge research with practical insights to help people create, commit to, and conquer habits that unlock their fullest potential. By guiding his audience through the process of forming powerful, life-enhancing habits, Christoph ensures they have the tools needed to reach new heights and become the best versions of themselves.

In his unique method, Christoph emphasizes the importance of commitment and resilience. He teaches how to stick to new habits with the tenacity of a hero facing adversity, ensuring these habits become permanent fixtures in one's life. Additionally, he helps identify and defeat negative routines that undermine progress, making sure his followers remain empowered on their journey. Engaging with Christoph’s guidance is a life-changing experience, providing an exhilarating and addictive path to personal transformation and self-discovery.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPH MERRILL:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophmerrill/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophmerrill/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CHRISTOPHmerrill

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Jamie Henriod discuss:

• Jamie's journey of becoming an accidental speaker, starting from her teenage job at a movie theater

• Overcoming self-doubt and low self-esteem by saying yes to things that scared her for a year

• Lessons learned from speaking engagements around the world and dealing with unexpected situations

• Building a brand that matters by ensuring your culture authentically reflects your values

• The importance of feeling the fear and doing it anyway to achieve personal growth

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace opportunities that scare you to overcome self-doubt and achieve personal growth.

• Be prepared for unexpected situations when speaking and work closely with event planners.

• Own your mistakes and admit when you don't know something to humanize your talks.

• Build a brand that matters by ensuring your culture authentically reflects your values.

• Bravery is about feeling the fear and doing it anyway.

“Being brave is not not being scared. Being brave is being scared and doing it anyway.”

-Jamie Henriod

About the guest, Jamie Henriod:

Jamie Henriod serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Prime Chief of Staff and brings more than 15 years of experience in branding, operations, and creating employee-centric work environments, teams, and company cultures. Prior to joining Prime Chief of Staff, she held several pivotal leadership roles at Zappos.com, including Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Communications. Among former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s most trusted advisors, Jamie was instrumental in creating, establishing, and evangelizing the dynamic culture and brand that made the online retailer one of America’s most recognizable — and beloved — employer brands. She is a passionate advocate for and expert speaker on all things culture as well as an advisor and board member for a number of organizations.

CONNECT WITH JAMIE:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnaughton/

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Blue Stiley discuss how to:

• Blue’s inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding his inner superhero through writing his book, "The Superhero in You"

• The impact of virtual mentors, like Jason Hewlett, on personal and professional growth

• The importance of connecting with influential people and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals

• The unique story behind Blue’s name and the flags in his gym that inspire him

• The power of perseverance and taking consistent action towards your goals, even in the face of setbacks.

Key Takeaways:

• Connections and moments with influential people can greatly impact our growth by providing guidance, skills, and a sense of belonging

• Staying connected with people who have impacted your life is important and can lead to potential opportunities

• Changing your mindset to view rejection and failure as stepping stones to success is crucial

• Resilience and adaptability are key to overcoming obstacles and finding your unique path to success

• Surrounding yourself with people who have achieved their goals and are willing to help you do the same is essential for growth

“The key to success is perseverance and taking consistent action towards your goals, even when faced with difficulties or setbacks.”

-Blue Stiley

About the guest, Blue Stiley:

Blue Stiley, draws upon over thirty years of diverse expertise as an author, entrepreneur, martial arts instructor, and professional actor and model to deliver captivating and impactful keynote presentations. His dynamic blend of compelling stories, pop culture, humor, and audience interaction inspires action that empowers leaders and organizations to forge extraordinary and meaningful relationships.

CONNECT WITH BLUE:

Website: https://bluestiley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluestiley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blue-stiley/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/bluestileyofficial?_rdc=1&_rdr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bluestiley

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/BlueStiley

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.