Voice Of Influence

Lia Valencia Key was in elementary school when an injury kept her mom from being able to work and she ended up in a homeless shelter in Philadelphia. Her mom became concerned when she saw her daughter acting like the culture around her, so she sat Lia down and gave her a plain and hard hitting choice: would Lia keep heading down the path of least resistance and be like everyone around her or would she choose to rise above and be the person she aspires to be.  Years later, Lia is honoring her mom's legacy and the choice she made to follow her dreams. After graduating college and then getting an MA in Education, becoming a world class cosmetologist and styling on air talent at QVC and around the world, she's now pursuing her passion to inspire others in a new way. This is Lia's amazing story of her new inspirational brand of jewelry, Valencia Key. Follow Lia's story on Instagram: @liavalenciakey www.valenciakey.com

In this short Voice Studio episode, we discuss what gratitude really gets you.  Mentioned:  Episode 32 www.voiceofinfluence.net/32

"Don't you wish that babies came with owner's manuals?!" We've all wish we could understand our kids, loved ones, friends and coworkers better at one time or another. But what about understanding ourselves? Maybe it's self-awareness that can help us know what direction to go in life and how to communicate with others. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Anthony J. Marchese about how discovering our design helps us live a life of significance. Dr. Anthony J. Marchese has over twenty years of leadership experience in corporations, universities, and churches. He is the author of DESIGN: An Owner's Manual for Learning, Living, and Leading published by WestBow Press. Marchese is a corporate trainer, professor, and avid public communicator. Find Dr. Marchese's book here DESIGN: An Owner's Manuel for Learning, Living, and Leading with Purpose www.anthonyjmarchese.com

In this Voice Studio episode Andrea shares the Tether Ball high performance strategy. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 31: Find Your Why and Get Stuff Done Download the Focus Your Brand DIY at www.voiceofinfluence.net/focus

Corey Poirier is a multiple-time TEDx Speaker and multiple-time best selling author. He is also the host of two top rated podcasts, founder of The Speaking Program, and he has been featured in multiple television specials. Interviewing 4,000 of the world’s top leaders, he has also appeared / or been featured in Global TV, CBS, CTV, NBC, ABC, CBC, Entrepreneur, and is one of a few featured twice on the popular Entrepreneur on Fire show. Mentioned in this episode: Find Corey's new book at www.thebookofwhy.com Learn more about Corey's speaking program at www.thespeakingprogram.com Find the Voice of Influence free resource "Focus Your Brand DIY" at www.voiceofinfluence.net/focus

Elephants make bad pets. If you read Terry Weaver's new release Making Elephants Fly, you'll realize why. The "elephant in the room" for too many people is that they have dreams they aren't pursuing. There's no simple answer to what we ought to do with our dreams, but in this interview, Terry explains the havoc these "elephants" cause in people's lives. Sometimes the greatest risk is to let an elephant make it's home in your living room, where it doesn't belong. What dream is chasing you? Who needs you to be a Timothy Mouse in their lives by offering a feather to help them believe in themselves? You can find Terry on his website, www.terryweaver.com. Making Elephants Fly is now available at makingelephantsfly.com, and information about his live event "The Thing" at thething.live. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/30 Give and receive feedback

In this Voice Studio episode, Andrea offers a helpful tip for people who don't like to say what they do so they try to get creative with their job description. Creative descriptions are only helpful after you offer people a point of reference. www.voiceofinfluence.net Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/29 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Linette Bumford is a Jesus Follower, Wife, and Mother. She is an ambitious, focused, and determined thought leader. A veteran of the USAF, MBA graduate, trusted advisor in her profession, and author. Linette drives excellence, confidence, and high quality standards to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is passionate about inspiring others to invite failure to seek wisdom, live with vibrant boldness, and to achieve their dreams and goals through practical and real action. Linette Bumford is a Jesus Follower, Wife, and Mother. She is an ambitious, focused, and determined thought leader. A veteran of the USAF, MBA graduate, trusted advisor in her profession, and author. Linette drives excellence, confidence, and high quality standards to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is passionate about inspiring others to invite failure to seek wisdom, live with vibrant boldness, and to achieve their dreams and goals through practical and real action. Linette's awe-inspiring story

In this episode I talk about my own struggle to re-brand myself and step into a fuller version of my voice after I wrote a memoir. If you're struggling because you know you're holding back a piece of your voice and you want to own it more fully, this one's for you. Interview with Amy Porterfield www.voiceofinfluence.28 Nail Your Elevator Pitch Challenge: www.voiceofinfluence.net/challenge How to Focus and Infuse Passion into the Message of your Personal Brand: www.voiceofinfluence.net/webinar

Amy is an online marketing expert and educator and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. Amy has worked with mega brands like Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Peak Performance Coach, Tony Robbins, where she oversaw the content development team and collaborated on ground-breaking online marketing campaigns. Through her bestselling marketing courses, thriving social media community and popular podcast, Amy inspires a grounded, tangible and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I really can do this” for over 250,000 online entrepreneurs. She proves that by moving away from “step-by-step” and into “action-by-action”, even the newest online entrepreneurs can bypass overwhelm and self-doubt, and instead generate exciting momentum as they move closer to building a life and business they love. You can find Amy and her offerings at www.amyporterfield.com. Sign up for the Nail Your Elevator Pitch Challenge (or the wait list) here: www.voiceofinfluence.net/challenge Learn about how our Team Performance

Jeff Goins is the author of four books, including the national best seller, The Art of Work and his latest book, Real Artists Don't Starve. He is also a full-time blogger, speaker, and entrepreneur. Originally from Chicago, Goins graduated from Illinois College and spent the next year on the road with a band. After that, he moved to Nashville to chase a girl and spent the next seven years working at a nonprofit. He now writes and speaks for a living and runs an online business helping writers and creative entrepreneurs chase their dreams. Jeff’s award-winning blog, GoinsWriter.com, has been visited by over four million people from around the world. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Psychology Today. He and his wife, Ashley, live just outside of Nashville, TN with their son and dog. Links mentioned in this episode: Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins  The Synergist by Les McKeown The 5 Gears by Jeremie Kubicek Steve Cockram The Highly Sensitive Person

Mentioned in this episode: * Episode 26 with Wes Gay * "Nail Your Elevator Pitch 5 Day Challenge" www.voiceofinfluence.net/challenge

Wes Gay is a writer, entrepreneur, and marketing consultant. He is a StoryBrand Certified Copywriter and Guide, helping businesses clarify their marketing message and strengthen their position in the marketplace. As a regular contributor to Forbes.com, he discovers how millennials change the workplace. He lives with his wife and two young sons in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. In this episode we discuss: How to learn from a situation even when you feel pigeon holed in it The not-so-complicated way to bridge any generation or relational gap in your company or life How to use your perspective to help shift a global conversation STORYBRAND book UNFROZEN book Find a special gift for you from Wes at www.wesgay.com/voi Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/26 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Metho

Announcing: The Voice of Influence Academy! Dive in and find a way to articulate who you are and what you're all about to create your authentic Personal Brand Strategy. Find more information at www.voiceofinfluence.net/academy Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 25: How to Monetize Your Expertise for a Portfolio Career

Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can download her free Entrepreneurial You self-assessment workbook and learn more at dorieclark.com/entrepreneur. Download your free and simple personal brand strategy guide called "Focus Your Brand DIY" here. www.voiceofinfluence.net/focus Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/25 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Regi

It stinks when you feel misunderstood by people - especially people you are PAYING to understand you. Here's why your personal brand strategy is vitally important to communicating with clarity so other people can help you promote your brand. Mentioned in this episode: * Working with vendors * Focus Your Brand DIY - Free Download

In this Voice Studio episode, Andrea breaks down why a personal brand strategy will help you communicate and connect your gifts and message with someone who needs it. Message-driven leaders need it as badly as entrepreneurs. Here's why. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 24: Earn the Right to Be Direct by Connecting First, with Amber Hurdle The free Focus Your Brand DIY strategy guide: www.voiceofinfluence.net/focus

Amber Hurdle is a teen mom turned powerhouse businesswoman who has worked with international celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and women in business worldwide. Whether she is empowering female entrepreneurs, teaching them out of the box business strategies, or energizing and educating leadership within an organization, Amber’s straight-shooting “velvet machete” and warm personality never fail to motivate others to strategically up their game in business and in life. Find her new book and all of the amazing bonus resources at thebombshellbusinesswomen.com If you're struggling to gain traction with your personal brand, cut through the creative chaos with the free Focus Your Brand DIY guide. Find it at www.voiceofinfluence.net Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/24 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Dee

In this Voice Studio episode, Andrea contrasts the difference between a passionate voice and a reactionary voice. For more on this topic, visit www.voiceofinfluence.net

Gus Gustafson says he was raised in ‘Gus’ utopia’! His life had been perfect! He had great parents, great siblings and a great future. He was the biggest, fastest and strongest in his athletic family at his age. He had dreams of being the next Nebraska Cornhusker running back and then on to the NFL! That was his dream. That was his passion as a boy. Then came a tragedy that Gus had to overcome! He suffered a horrible farm accident at the age of 9. The question was “How would he respond?” Could he turn this setback into a comeback? His love for life, his passion for people and his determination to make a difference is evident. When you hear Gus share his funny, heart warming, challenging story of his life, you will feel invigorated and encouraged. If you are facing challenges in your life, he will help you gain real perspective and help you move through them. Gus is not just a speaker, he has started three companies, he bought a company and turned it around and he has spent the last 23 years traveling around N