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As is customary, Orlando Leyba returns to ask me three questions of his own. They bring up an interesting conversation on why you should focus on what is important to you. This episode also has a little surprise: Orlando answers his questions, so you get a two-for-one deal. First, why did you leave being a…
Orlando Leyba joins to remind us that pursuing your dream is no joke. Most of us have a dream, but few people break from security to pursue their passion. Orlando Leyba did just that. A former satellite engineer turned comedian, Orlando shares his journey from working on CBS news to guesting three separate times on…
I keep five notecards on my desk, each with a quote to help me keep my focus where it needs to be. I replace two or three of those cards each year with new quotes. When I start the year with new quotes, I do an episode of The Jody Maberry Show with Jeff Noel…
Most of us use the New Year to set new goals or resolutions. Lee Cockerell recently told me something that changed how I view the beginning of the year. “The New Year begins every morning” – Lee Cockerell If something is good enough to start doing at the beginning of the year, it is good…
Matt McWilliams returns, as is customary, to ask his three questions and help people get a quick win. Matt is the author of Turn Your Passions into Profits, and his questions continue to add value to our previous conversations. First, in his book, Matt discusses seven types of leaders, ranging from the Master Maestro to…
“Discover how to offer help someone in the most effective and impactful way.” In this episode, Cassie and I talk about the way we meet and what she learned about how to offer to help someone. Over the years I have found that offering help in the proper way is essential when reaching out to someone. It…
“The show starts the moment your foot hit the stage.” In this podcast episode, Cassie and I talk about the importance of recognizing that your performance begins when you step onstage as a speaker. It is important navigating the irony of using humor and stories to presentations. We both find that they tend to add…
“Don’t impose your bad day on other people – use problems as an opportunity to innovate and create better experiences than before.” Recently I was able to experience the magic of creative problem-solving firsthand when Cassie and I put on the Creative Magic Mastermind in Orlando with Lee Cockerell. We had to be flexible due…
“We can all strive for a balanced lifestyle and create a better environment for ourselves and those around us.” During this episode Cassie and I talk with Djuan Rivers about how to get the most out of life. Djuan is a former Vice President of Disney Parks and Resorts, who now travels the world and…