The Opportunity Collective: Recent Episodes
Daniel Eccles
Welcome to The Opportunity Collective, a network helping faithful creators collaborate to create more opportunities and live purpose-driven lives.
We believe that Collaboration > Competition.
Each episode features insights and advice from successful leaders who have created opportunities in their own lives. We delve into their journeys, uncovering key lessons and repeatable actions to apply to your personal and professional development today.
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For the first time, The Opportunity Collective has a returning guest! We are fortunate that it is one with such grace, kindness, and compassion as Kimberly Phinney.
A year ago, Kimberly was getting her community of faithful creatives, The Way Back To Ourselves, rolling. Our communities are “brother and sister” communities. Both communities build on the idea that creatives or creators are better off collaborating than competing with one another.
Since we last talked with Kimberly, she has seen more pain and even more grace in her life. She even wrote a book that she never expected to write! Of Wings and Dirt is a collection of poems chronicling Kimberly’s time going through mental and physical illness.
Kimberly is a wife, mother, teacher, writer, artist, creative coach, and mental health counselor. She is also a dear friend, and I know every member of The Opportunity Collective would love to get to know her.
Opportunities that Kimberly wants to share with you!
Kimberly and The Way Back To Ourselves community are hosting a creative arts retreat called The Cultivate Retreat from June 22-23 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There are only 11 spots left for the in-person retreat, but several spots are left for the virtual ticket. Kimberly also offers writing, editing, and creative coaching services. I can personally vouch for her editing, as she has helped me find my voice on several writing projects.
How can you help Kimberly and The Way Back To Ourselves? I’m glad you asked… Kimberly is looking for help with her podcast production. Like many creatives (myself included), podcast editing is one of the less fun aspects of hosting a podcast. If you are savvy with podcast editing or production, let Kimberly know!
Follow Kimberly Phinney
Connect with Kimberly at thewayback2ourselves.com, on Instagram, or read more of her work on Substack.
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Blake Roberts has been marrying therapy with creativity for years without realizing it. When he left his undergrad with a major in Christian Ministry but no desire to work in a Church, he had no idea what he would end up doing. Eventually, he worked in marketing with artists at his father-in-law’s art gallery in Nashville, Tennessee. At the same time, he was experiencing a new awakening as he went through therapy for himself.
The result? Therapy as creative work. Blake has moved on from the art gallery and opened his private counseling practice.
In this episode, we chat about how his therapeutic values are also creative values.
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CURIOSITY OVER CRITICISM
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IF YOU CAN NAME IT, YOU CAN TAME IT
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THERE IS BEAUTY IN THE MIDST OF PAIN
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HEALING ISN’T LINEAR
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PRESENCE OVER PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST
We then discuss Blake’s theory of Three Creative Paths and how we can move our ideas past shame and fear and create for the right reasons.
Opportunities that Blake wants to share with you!
While Blake can only accept therapy clients in the state of Tennessee, there are many other opportunities for you to help him and for him to help you. One service that Blake is seeking some help with is clarifying his workshops. He is currently designing workshops and courses based on these ideas of therapy and creativity, but it can be hard to know how to merge them all together. If you have any ideas, he’d love to talk to you!
Follow Blake Roberts
Connect with Blake on Substack, Instagram, or reach out to him at www.blakerobertscounseling.com
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Made for More with Chad Lunsford
The Opportunity Collective is celebrating the release of Chad Lunsford’s book, Made for More:Reach Your Highest Purpose & Live Your Greatest Story.
Let’s face it, we all want to reach our highest purpose and live our greatest story. But sometimes, that feels more like a pipe dream than a reality. You will meet plenty of obstacles and barriers on your journey toward purpose. You won’t have a platform that is large enough. You will struggle to come up with funding. You will doubt your ability to make an impact.
The answer? If you are called to do something, do it. When we know what we are made for, not doing it would be disobedience.
Chad knows this personally as he wrote this book to obey God’s calling on his life. In this podcast, he talks about overcoming obstacles to live out the conviction to create.
Opportunities that Chad wants to share with you!
Chad offers leadership coaching for those feeling confused, overwhelmed, and stuck at Stay Forth. He has also created Made For More, a 501c3 non-profit organization that creates transformational resources and experiences to awaken people to their worth in Christ and inspire them to live into their God-given purpose.
As Chad mentions in the podcast, he does not have the most prominent platform. But he really wants to get the message of Made for More out to more people. If you enjoy this podcast episode, help Chad by sharing his new book and this episode on your social media.
Connect with Chad Lunsford:
Connect with Chad on Instagram or reach out to him via email at hello@madeformore.life
Connect with Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Welcome to The Opportunity Collective. This Substack is a space for faithful creators to collaborate to create more opportunities and live more purpose-driven lives. I’ll write/podcast primarily about faith and work while sharing some of my life lessons along the way. Before you keep scrolling, hit the subscribe button and become an official member of The Opportunity Collective.
May in Indy Special with Sting Ray Robb
When it is May in Indianapolis, everyone puts their checkered flag on their lawn. There is a buzz throughout the city as hundreds of thousands of visitors come to see the greatest spectacle in racing.
So, join me in celebrating this month as I welcome Sting Ray Robb, an IndyCar Driver for team AJ Foyt, to The Opportunity Collective.
Now I know what you are thinking… “Sting Ray?! That is not his real name.” Well, let me clear the air, yes. Sting Ray is his legal name. In this podcast episode, He covers why he is named Sting Ray.
Now that we have clarified the whole name thing, you might be wondering,” Are racecar drivers faithful creators?”
Sting Ray considers himself a creative person for multiple reasons. He creates opportunities for dozens of people who work on the AJ Foyt Team, from mechanics to marketers. If Sting Ray does well in a race, he makes more opportunities for others. By stewarding the car he has been given, Sting Ray glorifies God, brings glory to his team, and lives a more purpose-filled life.
Opportunities that Sting Ray wants to share with you!
Sting Ray partners with an event called Faith in the Fastlane, and he would love to connect with worship artists or personalities who might be able to co-host the event. He is also open to receiving mockups for merchandising ideas from talented designers. The best way to collaborate with Sting Ray is by sending him a message on Instagram or an email through his website (links below).
Follow Sting Ray Robb
Connect with Sting Ray on Instagram or reach out to him at https://www.stingrayrobb.com
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danieleccles.substack.com
Welcome to The Opportunity Collective. This Substack is a space for faithful creators to collaborate to create more opportunities and live more purpose-driven lives. I’ll write/podcast primarily about faith and work while sharing some of my life lessons along the way. Before you keep scrolling, hit the subscribe button and become an official member of The Opportunity Collective.
Finding Opportunities in Creative Collabs
I’ve seen countless creatives pigeonhole their collaborations with other faithful creators into a single genre of creativity. Musicians only work with musicians. Graphic designers collaborate with other graphic designers. Non-fiction authors primarily bounce ideas off of other non-fiction authors.
Matt Doering is breaking the mold when it comes to creative collaborations. He does this by cross-pollinating his singer/songwriter art with faithful creators of genres that seem to have nothing in common with Matt’s work.
Matt tours Texas with a poet. He works with apparel companies to create vintage thrifted hats. His coffee-loving has led to Matt likely being one of the first musicians with a coffee blend. While Matt loves to collaborate with other singer/songwriters, he does not limit his collaboration to faithful creators who work in the same medium as him.
And you don’t have to limit your creative collaborations either…
How Matt Can Help You:
Matt is an ultra-talented singer/songwriter who has worked with many faithful creators. Some of the ways he likes to help include:
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Creating bumper music or theme songs for podcasts or videos
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Assisting a bit in music producing
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Dabbling in graphic design
How You Can Help Matt:
Matt is looking for someone who can help him get organized in his social media planning and marketing. Do you have experience creating a content calendar? Matt would love to chat! Also, if you are a songwriter, Matt is always looking to co-write with like-minded creators like you.
Follow Matt Doering:
Listen to Matt Doering’s music on Spotify, and make sure to connect with him on Instagram as well. You can learn more about Matt and his music at www.mattdoeringmusic.com
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Working in Multiple Spaces
So you’re a creative… What that probably means is that you have multiple jobs while you are building your passion project.
That’s not to say that your jobs are not something you can also be passionate about. I’d venture to say that you are likely excited about your nine-to-five, too.
But when you work in multiple spaces throughout your week, it can be hard to balance both your time and your energy. Sure. You want to give your all to the things you find purpose in. But what happens when you find purpose in several places?
Jonathan Mayo knows a thing or two about working in multiple places. He works in three very distinct arenas (one is a literal stadium on Friday nights).
Jonathan manages time and energy as he transitions between his three spaces of purpose. But what helps is that he can connect the dots between his professions with a throughline of calling. Each place allows him to live into his vocation of leadership development.
How Jonathan Can Help You:
Jonathan has a heart for those who are leading and creating. He realizes that while some of us have places for connection, some faithful creators out there feel like they are an island to themselves. Jonathan would love to be a listening ear if you would like to talk to someone skilled in connecting the dots in your story.
How You Can Help Jonathan:
Jonathan and the Sagamore Leadership Initiative team have developed a leadership curriculum designed for emerging high school and college leaders. If you know of a school, church, business, non-profit, or organization interested in equipping the next generation of leaders with this curriculum, please visit www.sagamoreleadership.org to receive more information!
Follow Jonathan Mayo:
Follow Jonathan on Instagram, X, and Facebook @ fbcoachjmayo.
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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The Sacredness of Secular Work
This is one of the most important conversations we can have as faithful creators.
In this episode of the Opportunity Collective podcast, we welcome Jordan Raynor, an author and advocate for integrating faith and work.
We discuss the concept of collaboration > competition, the importance of valuing work beyond just a source of income, and how the traditional idea of 'good works' encompasses both spiritual and everyday work, tasks, and employment.
Jordan emphasizes the significance of understanding work as a gift from God, instilled in us since creation and ultimately redeemed by Jesus Christ.
Stick to the end of the podcast to hear about how to win an upcoming trip to France for two winners who pre-order Jordan Raynor's new book, 'The Sacredness of Secular Work' before February 3rd.
How Jordan Can Help You:
Jordan’s new book,” The Sacredness of Secular Work,” is the guide you need to see how your work matters for eternity—beyond sharing the gospel with those you work with.
Pre-order The Sacredness of Secular Work before February 3, and you could win an epic trip for two to France to rehearse for eternity in a castle, vineyard, cathedral, and more!
How You Can Help Jordan:
How does the gospel influence the work of Mere Christians—those of us who aren’t pastors or religious professionals but who work as entrepreneurs, baristas, and accountants? That’s the question Jordan’s flagship podcast explores every week as he interviews guests across the widest variety of vocations.Do you know someone who integrates their faith with their work? Jordan would love to interview them on his podcast Mere Christians. Contact Jordan at JordanRaynor.com.
Follow Jordan Raynor:
Follow Jordan on Instagram or LinkedIn. Make sure you are purchasing his new book, “The Sacredness of Secular Work,” and learn more at jordanraynor.com
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Trauma, Burnout, and Collaboration…
A light subject matter to start The Opportunity Collective podcast in 2024! (sarcasm)
But if anyone can make trauma and burnout approachable and hopeful, it is Kate Reed. Kate is a trauma informed and burnout prevention consultant with a mission to help you become as healthy as possible and fight for your highest good.
Kate helps us collaborate by:
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Reminding us that we should be interested in the other person in the room before we seek to be interesting ourselves.
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Arguing that community care is sometimes more necessary than self-care.
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Preaching that we should accept help as often as we seek to help others.
How Kate Can Help You:
Kate has three FREE assessments that you can take to help you be a more effective leader and collaborator.
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The Peace Index: How do you find inner peace amid chaos?
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The Five Voices: What is your primary leadership voice (and weapon)?
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The Communication Code: What do you need, and how do you ask for it?
How You Can Help Kate:
Kate comes the most alive when she is connecting with people. She truly wants to connect with you and see if there is any way she can help you or your organization be more trauma-informed and prioritize your health. Schedule a virtual coffee with Kate by contacting her on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Follow Kate Reed:
Follow Kate on Instagram or LinkedIn. For everything else trauma informed and burnout prevention consulting, check out her Linktree!
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Before you create, you may need to set it on fire…
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we talk to Natalie Born about innovation, creation, alignment, and collaboration.
Natalie Born is a Principal Consultant with Arch and Tower, the host of a top 25 innovation podcast called Innovation Meets Leadership, and the author of “Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation.”
Natalie has collaborated on two approved US patents and has over 20 years of experience leading product development, strategy, and innovation teams working globally in over 18 countries.
Natalie knows something about helping you make your dreams as a faithful creator a reality.
🌟 How Natalie can help you 🌟:
Natalie specializes in breaking through conventional thinking, encouraging individuals to innovate and build something entirely new from the ground up. Whether you're tuning in to Natalie's Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, the Thrive Today podcast tailored for women business leaders, or diving into her latest book, "Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation," you're bound to gain valuable insights.
🙌 How You Can Help Natalie🙌:
Creating content at Natalie's pace requires a community effort. Here's how you can lend your support: Like, follow, subscribe, and consider purchasing her work. A quick comment or review is as impactful as buying a book. Please take a moment to contact Natalie and express your interest in her projects. Your engagement makes a difference!
Follow Natalie Born:
Follow @innovationmeetsleadership on Instagram, Facebook, or Linkedin, or head over to www.innovationmeetsleadership.com for more innovation resources.
Follow Daniel Eccles:
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective and everything else Daniel is up to at danieleccles.com , or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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What is the difference between coaching, mentoring, and consulting?
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we explore the nuanced differences between coaching, mentoring, and consulting, shedding light on the distinct roles they play in personal and professional development.
Our guest, Bobby Barbour, a seasoned life and leadership coach specializing in high-performing leaders under the age of 40, joins us to provide clarity on the transformative impact a coach can have on one's life. As the demands on faithful creators evolve, strategic resource stewardship becomes crucial, and Bobby is here to guide individuals through these transitional times.
🌟 How Bobby can help you 🌟:
Discover the potential for personal and professional growth through a free, no-pressure coaching conversation exclusively for members of The Opportunity Collective. Bobby invites you to explore coaching firsthand and determine its compatibility with your current season of life. His goal is to empower faithful creators to enhance their capacity to navigate the evolving challenges they face.
🙌 How You Can Help Bobby 🙌:
Making a difference is simple—connect Bobby with more individuals seeking guidance. Bobby is actively seeking new connections to assist leaders in thriving during times of transition. Additionally, he welcomes opportunities to share his insights on podcasts or in person, expanding his reach to impact even more lives.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
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or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Michaela Mantarian has a budding business.
As a florist and entrepreneur, Michaela has served the Chicagoland area by providing beautiful wedding aesthetics. However, her dreams as a faithful creator go beyond working 20 weddings a year.
In her pursuit of long-term sustainability, Michaela has dedicated herself to expanding and enhancing her floral enterprise. Introducing innovations such as a portable bloom bar and personalized mentoring sessions, she is just getting started.
🌟 How Michaela can help you 🌟:
1️⃣ Lightroom Filters: Elevate your photography with Michaela's meticulously crafted Lightroom filters, designed to enhance the work of any aspiring florist.
2️⃣ 1 on 1 Florist Mentorship: Learn the art of floristry from an experienced mentor. Sign up for personalized sessions with Michaela to gain invaluable insights into the world of floral design.
3️⃣ The Florist's Pricing Course: Unlock the secrets to maximizing income in floristry with Michaela's comprehensive course. If you're a fellow faithful creator, connect with Michaela to delve into her process of scaling a business through course development.
🙌 How You Can Help Michaela 🙌:
While Michaela consistently produces engaging content across her Instagram and email platforms, organizing this content to boost her brand's SEO presents a challenge. If you have expertise in blogging or SEO or can offer tools or services to optimize her content, Michaela is eager to connect with you and discuss potential collaborations.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menu
or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Meet Steve. Steve can draw.
Contrary to his Instagram handle, he hasn't always pursued illustration. His childhood dream was to become a Disney animator, but he's only recently rekindled this original passion after years of suppressing his talents.
Steve's journey has been diverse, spanning from Illustration to Ministry, then Leadership Development, and back to Illustration.
Steve's story is a tale of illustration and redemption, transforming from experiencing church hurt to becoming a faithful creative. It's a shift from an accidental career to a life of purpose.
🌟 How Steve can help you 🌟:
1️⃣ Illustration: Steve offers commission work for logos and various illustrations. He also provides a unique service called "Toond," where he creates half-cartoon, half-reality portraits of individuals.
2️⃣ Leadership Development: Steve possesses valuable expertise in leadership development, having successfully implemented a program across more than 150 stores in a major retailer affectionately referred to as the "Big Orange Box."
3️⃣ Receive Encouragement and Insight: Follow Steve on Instagram to gain a supportive friend who will cheer you on and offer feedback on your posts.
🙌 How You Can Support Steve 🙌:
Of course, you can support Steve by purchasing his art. He offers prints, merchandise, and even has a book available! If you're not interested in buying Steve's art (though, why not?!), you can still help him by sharing marketing tips and tricks to reach more potential illustration enthusiasts. Your support will enable others to discover and appreciate his exceptional talent.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
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Addison Newell is a shining example of what it means to be a faithful entrepreneur.
He’s also quite the doer! You’ll find Addison managing a co-working space in Indianapolis called Refinery 46, investing in desirable Indianapolis neighborhoods with his real estate management company, and consulting businesses on how they can be the most efficient and satisfied with their work through his new endeavor, Prevenient Consulting.
Addison carries the same principle of Pfunanane through all of his entrepreneurial ambitions.
To Pfunanane is to help one another.
Pfunanane = Collaboration.
🌟 How Addison can Help You🌟:
1️⃣ Working Genius Consulting: Addison is certified in the Working Genius, a tool that, when integrated into a business, helps everyone be in the best position to do their best work. It’s free to have a conversation with Addison about the Working Genius. He wants to talk to anyone interested in working better!
2️⃣ EOS Consulting: Addison has helped companies successfully integrate an EOS system
3️⃣ Connections: It is not an exaggeration to say that Addison is among the most connected people in Indianapolis and beyond. He loves to connect folks to other people who are passionate about the same things. Reach out to Addison and schedule a conversation!
🙌 How You Can Help Addison 🙌:
Do you have any ideas for how to get more people into Addison’s co-working building? Refinery 46 offers space for work events at incredibly affordable rates. Addison wants to talk to you if you have a workshop and are searching for a room in Indianapolis to hold it!
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menu
or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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🌟 Elizabeth Barrick is Collaboration with The Opportunity Collective 🌟
Elizabeth Barrick has one full plate (pun intended) 🍽️!
She's a Guys Grocery Games winner, a Guest Chef on a Charlotte news network, teaches English as a second language, leads online craft courses for over 200 kids at Michaels, is a devoted mother and wife, manages her growing Instagram account, and the list goes on and on and on…
So, how is Elizabeth juggling all of these creative endeavors?
🙏 Her faith guides her to take the next step
🇲🇽 Her Mexican heritage inspires her to continue to create
🎁 Her gifts of teaching and hospitality sustain the many ambitions she pursues
🌟 How Elizabeth can help you 🌟:
1️⃣ Know direction: Elizabeth offers great advice that she received when transitioning job roles and industries. What you are good at can fit more than one job title.
2️⃣ Prepare a chile con carne: Here is Elizabeth’s chile con carne recipe. If you make it, please share some with The Opportunity Collective!
3️⃣ Occupy your bored children: Elizabeth has many craft courses available for free to you and your kids brought to you by Michaels. Check them out here.
🙌 How You Can Help Elizabeth 🙌:
Comment, like, and share: It really helps folks when you interact with their content. Take some time to find a recipe you like on Elizabeth’s page, give it a thumbs up 👍, comment with some encouragement 💬, and share it with a friend 📤.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menu
or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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🤝 Daniel Foganholi is Collaborating with The Opportunity Collective
Can collaboration AND politics go hand in hand? Daniel Foganholi believes that they can.
Daniel is a politician serving on the Broward County School Board, one of the largest school districts in the United States. He's also been appointed to Florida's Strategic Partnerships for the Brazilian American Coalition and the Public Safety Commission.
However, before venturing into politics, Daniel was a member of a touring band. From band member to school board member
It would be easy for Daniel not to feel qualified for the Broward County School Board. But he continues to step into the position, driven by a strong call to serve his community.
How Daniel can help you:
🌱 Stay Rooted: Daniel offers great advice on how you can stay focused on your mission amidst distractions and even persecution.
💪 Step In: Daniel has battled imposter syndrome every day before entering the room as a School Board Member. He reminds us that God qualifies the called instead of the called being qualified.
🏫 Find opportunities within your school district: If you have a small business or passion project, Daniel outlines the steps to becoming a vendor in your local school district. Whatever your product or skill might be, there is an opportunity to grow your business by serving your school community.
How You Can Help Daniel:
🙏 Pray: Daniel is often under attack for the work he does. His name appears in newspapers, he receives abusive messages on social media, and people assume the worst of him for being a politician. Daniel requests prayers before anything else.
📣 Be a hype-man/woman: All of us in The Opportunity Collective could use a little encouragement. Even if you do not live in Florida, Daniel would appreciate you dropping an encouraging comment on his Instagram from time to time. In fact, let's all commit to encouraging one another and hyping each other's work up on social media! 🚀👏
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menu
or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles
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Stephen Glasser is Collaborating with The Opportunity Collective
Get ready for a Midwest collaboration as Stephen Glasser, the dynamic Pastor of Discipleship and Next Steps at Northview Church in Fargo, North Dakota, teams up with The Opportunity Collective! Stephen is also the host of the "Going Somewhere" podcast, dedicated to guiding young adults through seasons of significant change. His mission is to help them discover fulfillment, wisdom, and purpose.
Episode Highlights:
Navigating High Change with Stephen Glasser: Meet Stephen Glasser, the guiding light for young adults during times of immense change. As the host of "Going Somewhere" podcast, Stephen shares his wisdom on building and sustaining community, finding your rhythm amidst transitions, and embracing the life you're living.
Exploring Identity, Calling, and Assignment: Delve into a thought-provoking conversation about identity, calling, and assignment. Gain insights from Stephen's unique perspective on understanding your true self, recognizing your purpose, and carrying out your assignments in life.
How Stephen can help you:
🤝 Unlocking Fulfillment: Dive into Stephen's profound insights and enriching wisdom aimed at helping young adults find fulfillment and purpose in their journeys.
📚 Harnessing Writing and Speaking Expertise: Stephen offers his writing and speaking services to The Opportunity Collective members. If you're seeking an effective and impactful speaker, Stephen is here to help.
⏰ Mastering Time Management: With a passion for helping others manage their time effectively, Stephen provides invaluable time management skills to empower individuals to make the most of their days.
📅 Event Planning Excellence: Stephen's event planning skills are at your service. Whether it's a workshop, retreat, or gathering, he's here to ensure your events run seamlessly.
How You Can Help Stephen:
🎧 Audio Production: Share your expertise in audio production to enhance Stephen's "Going Somewhere" podcast.
🎨 Graphic Design: Collaborate with Stephen on designing visually appealing materials that resonate with his audience.
📖 Editing Support: Assist Stephen with refining his writing, ensuring his message is clear and impactful.
📔 Journal Launch Assistance: If you're skilled in launching products, Stephen would appreciate your help in bringing his journal to the world.
🎙️ Podcast Studio Design: Help Stephen create a captivating podcast studio setup for an even more engaging podcast experience.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Become a member of The Opportunity Collective
Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menu or you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djeccles For Career Consulting, visit DanielEccles.com
Ben Miller is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective!
What is Ben excited about? 😃
Meet Ben Miller, Founder of ChroniFi, a personal finance software that helps you budget using your most important asset, time, rather than just money.
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we'll cover:
🏢 Ben’s journey from Wall Street to personal finance tech startup
🤔 Knowing when to take the jump
🔄 Reframing how you think about your budget
How can Ben help you create opportunities? 🤝
Ben’s software ChroniFi is available for users at only $17 monthly. If you struggle to use traditional budgeting tools, ChroniFi might be the perfect fit. Find out how much time your sushi habit is costing you!
How can you help Ben? 🤗
If you are passionate about personal finance and skilled at marketing or software development, Ben is open to discussing how you can help the ChroniFi team. Contact Ben on LinkedIn to begin a conversation, and let him know you are a part of The Opportunity Collective.
Join The Opportunity Collective today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities.
Become a member of The Opportunity Collective
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🎵 Joshua Leventhal is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective!
What is Joshua excited about? 🎶
Meet Joshua Leventhal, a singer and songwriter who writes Christian music focusing on depth before breadth. Joshua’s music is a unique perspective that is more than your typical worship playlist.
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we'll cover:
🏞️ Being locally grounded and expansively creative
💡 Creativity leading your art rather than the need for reach driving creativity
💬 “You can fast-track success, but you can’t fast-track character.”
How can Joshua help you create opportunities? 🤝
Joshua Leventhal has successfully crowd-funded multiple albums of his music, and he has learned crowdfunding strategy along the way. If you are curious about how to implement a crowdfunding campaign successfully, Joshua would be happy to help! Joshua also helps other musicians unlock their songwriting. Make sure to reach out to Joshua on Instagram @joshualeventhal
How can you help Joshua? 🤗
Naturally, listening to his music is the best way to help Joshua. You can find Joshua on Spotify or wherever you stream music.
If you have experience helping artists like Joshua scale their businesses, Joshua would love to talk to you. Joshua is always looking for marketing advice and suggested reading.
Finally, Joshua gets tired of managing the bookkeeping in his business. If you have any hacks for him to simplify this process, he would love to hear from you!
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🌟 Rohit Jesudian is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective! 🌟
What is Rohit excited about?
🎉 Meet Rohit Jesudian, Founder and President of Koda, a career management platform that helps professionals maximize their talents through personalized career planning to be impactful and fulfilled. 🚀
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we'll cover:
🎯 Losing sight of your goals as you transition into young professional life.
🎯 Chasing where you feel called instead of where others are called.
🎯 Navigating your Career Turth: Mastery, Freedom, and Legacy
How can Rohit help you create opportunities?
Rohit is offering Opportunity Collective members the opportunity to try Koda, his new career management platform! Use the offer code "LearnedOpportunity2023" to receive one month off of a Koda membership. Give Koda a try, and discover how these individual career planning tools can make a difference in your professional and personal development.
Use promo "LearnedOpportunity2023" at Koda.inc
How can you help Rohit?
Would you be willing to share Koda with 1 or 2 people that you know are looking to invest in their professional growth? Ensure you also share the offer code "LearnedOpportunity2023" with them! 🤝
Rohit and Koda want to add more talent to their team, particularly in marketing and development. If you are interested in helping others, having a more impactful and fulfilled life, and want to work in a cutting-edge startup, reach out to me at daniel@learnedopportunity.com, and I will introduce you to Rohit! ✉️
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Kirby Green is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective!
🌟 What is Kirby excited about?
Meet Kirby Green, an agriculture professional at Bayer Crop Science, on a mission to support young professionals in the first 10 years of their careers through her amazing podcast, Sharpen. 🎙️💼
In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we’ll cover the following:
💡 Creating a personal board of directors
🌱 Nurturing and expanding your community
🏡 Dreaming big for your local area
🤝 Networking as a woman in your 30s
💼 How can Kirby help you create opportunities?
Kirby shares insights on fostering curiosity as a powerful discipline to unlock more opportunities within your community. Don't miss out on her incredible podcast for young professionals, called Sharpen! 🎧
🙌 How can you help Kirby?
As a dedicated podcaster, Kirby loves to hear from her listeners. If you're a member of The Opportunity Collective, Kirby kindly requests that you give Sharpen a listen and engage with her to help improve the show! Let's collaborate and make a positive impact together! 💪❤️
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📍 Welcome to the Opportunity Collective, a collaborative network of emerging leaders dedicated to creating new opportunities for ourselves and, more importantly, for others. I'm Daniel Eccles, your guide on the path to turning your plan A into a reality and making the impactful difference you're called to make.
🌟 The Secret Sauce: Collaboration > Competition By coming together, we can achieve far more than we ever could alone. In each episode of the Opportunity Collective, we feature exceptional leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Together, we'll explore how to create opportunities by asking them three important questions:
1️⃣ What are you excited about? Discover the passions, projects, and ideas that drive our guests' enthusiasm and inspire us all.
2️⃣ How can you help? Learn how these remarkable individuals are making a positive impact and find inspiration to take action in your own journey.
3️⃣ How can we help you? Join the Opportunity Collective and engage with our guests to offer support, ideas, and collaboration, fostering a community where everyone can thrive.
🤝 Let's join forces with other emerging leaders in the Opportunity Collective and together, let's create a world of endless possibilities and opportunities.
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Tanner Olson is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective! What is Tanner excited about? 🌟 Meet Tanner Olson, a poet, and author who writes under the moniker of Written To Speak. ✍️ Tanner writes, podcasts, has a clothing line, consults, and speaks with the mission of spreading hope. In this episode, you will learn: 📚
What to do when life doesn’t go as expected ❓🔁
That life is not a race, and you are not behind 🏃♀️🚫🐢
Success as a creative leads to 90% maintenance and 10% creating 💡🔧
You never quit. Things just change ⚡️🔄 How can Tanner help you create opportunities? 🌱 Tanner offers creative consulting for folks who want to learn more about:
Growing their Instagram following 📈📸
Writing feedback ✍️📝
Self-publishing 📚🖋️
Podcasting 🎙️🎧
And more 🌟💼
If you are passionate about something or have an idea, Tanner can help you find the right words to take your passion project to the next level. Connect with Tanner on Instagram @writtentospeak, or at his website writtentospeak.com. 📲💻 How can you help Tanner? 🙌 Are you a whiz at SEO and website optimization? Tanner is looking to partner with a "steady maximizer" who will help his words not go unheard. 📣💪
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Samantha Martin is Collaborating with The Opportunity Collective!
What is Samantha excited about?
Meet Samantha, the visionary behind By The Clique, a makeup company that celebrates your inner beauty. 💄✨
One fateful day, Samantha's Instagram experienced an incredible follower surge after she posted about dwarfism awareness. 🌟📈
Juggling her work on By The Clique, her personal Instagram brand, and her PR role at a small business marketing firm, Sammie is a true multitasking powerhouse! 💪🎯
Join Samantha in this conversation as she strives to create a world where inner beauty shines through. 🌸✨
How can Samantha help you create opportunities?
Ready to create exciting opportunities? Look no further! With her PR and social media expertise, Samantha is here to help you shine. ✨💼
Connect with Samantha on Instagram @sammiejoy914, or email her at Sammie.joy.martin@gmail.com to get started. ✨💪
How can you help Samantha?
Are you a master of personal brand marketing? Samantha needs your expertise! 💼
Despite her substantial Instagram following, Samantha isn't getting the brand partnerships she deserves. That's where you come in! Help her find the perfect brands to collaborate with on captivating social media campaigns. Together, we can make her brand soar to new heights! 🚀💪
Ready to lend a hand? Reach out to Samantha and let her know how you can assist. Let's create remarkable opportunities together! 🌟🤝
We have prepared a free resource, the No Plan "B" Planner, to assist you with your passion project. Download now!
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Tiago Magro is a full-time multimedia artist who wants you to find your ultimate purpose and passion. In this episode of the Opportunity Collective, Tiago shares his inspiring journey of pursuing his passion and making it as an artist.
Tiago breaks the stereotype of the "starving artist" by demonstrating how determination and unwavering commitment can lead to success. Throughout his career, he has focused solely on his art, without any fallback plans or alternatives. If you're someone who shares this mindset or aspires to make your own dreams come true, Tiago's story will resonate deeply with you.
During our conversation, Tiago reveals the extensive time and effort it took to turn his plan "A" into a reality—a journey that spanned 15 to 20 years. He emphasizes the importance of relentlessly pursuing the next step and actively creating opportunities along the way. Tiago's experience serves as a valuable roadmap for creative entrepreneurs and emerging leaders who are eager to transform their dreams into tangible achievements.
To assist you on your own path, we have prepared a free resource called the No Plan "B" Planner.
This checklist will guide you in acquiring the supplementary skills and resources necessary to make your desired life a reality. Whether it takes two years or two decades, by intentionally checking off each item on this list, you will be empowered to achieve the life you envision.
Tiago's inspiring conversation will provide you with not only practical advice but also a deep sense of encouragement and motivation.
Be sure to connect with him:
on Instagram @tiagomagro
Email: tiagomagroart@gmail.com
Explore his website to discover more about his remarkable work and the opportunities he has to share with you.
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Mike Burns is collaborating with The Opportunity Collective!
Mike is the host of the podcast: Maybe You're Like Me where he interviews other leaders, authors, podcasters, and creatives, but instead of focusing on their persona, he just gets to know them and see if they have anything in common.
Mike is easy to chat with, and if you want to connect with him after this episode, I recommend sending him a message on his Instagram: @maybeyourelikeme
In this episode:
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Mike is taking some big swings
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We'll battle imposter syndrome when pursuing a passion project
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We ask, what is Bob Goff's middle name?
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We send matching jackets to a group of podcasters in Tennessee
If you're like Mike and want to take a big swing by launching your own passion project - whether it's a business, podcast, novel, or even joining a curling league - I've got something that might help. I've created a free Reflection Guide for Launching your Personal Passion Project to help you get started. Through a series of exercises, you'll gain clarity on what you want to launch, identify any obstacles in your way, and develop a plan to start as soon as possible.
Download the Reflection Guide for Launching your Personal Passion Project
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This Bonus Episode features Opportunity Collective Member Joel Sigrist's new podcast: Becoming Ourselves.Daniel Eccles joins the Becoming Ourselves Podcast to discuss Using Self-Reflection to Find More Opportunities in Your Life and Career. Click here to Become a Member of The Opportunity Collective Find out more about The Opportunity Collective, LifeMappingU, and everything else Daniel is up to at this menuor you can follow Daniel on Instagram @djecclesFor Career Consulting, visit DanielEccles.com
Welcome to The Opportunity Collective, a collaborative network for emerging leaders dedicated to creating new opportunities for ourselves and others.
We believe that Collaboration > Competition.
This podcast, formerly known as The Learned Opportunity podcast, is just one part of this greater community effort.
Each episode features insights and advice from successful leaders who have created opportunities in their own lives. These folks have built their platforms, impacted their communities, and created opportunities for themselves and others.
We delve into their journeys, uncovering key lessons and repeatable actions to apply to your personal and professional development today.
Join us today and collaborate with other emerging leaders to start creating opportunities. Click here to become an opportunist and take your first step toward building your platform and expanding your impact with the help of The Opportunity Collective.
What do the most successful people in the world have in common?
They may not all be from the same place or have the same background, but they do tend to share one key trait: they're optimists.
And the good news is that optimism is something that anyone can learn.
In this episode, we're talking to Zach Windahl, an entrepreneur, author, and content creator who has made it his mission to help people see the good in the world.
Zach's journey to becoming an optimist wasn't always easy. When he was 27, he went through a difficult breakup and lost his job, which left him questioning everything. But he didn't give up. Instead, he worked on training himself to see the opportunities in every situation. Today, he's founded and sold one of the fastest-growing companies in America, is the author of a book called "See the Good," and is a popular content creator who inspires others to cultivate grace, gratitude, and optimism in their daily lives.
In this episode, Zach shares some of his tips and strategies for cultivating optimism and creating opportunities, including:
How to reverse engineer your goals to create opportunities
Why going deep is often better than going wide when you feel stuck
The importance of performing an attention audit to stay focused and motivated
Zach also recommends some of these resources to help you to start creating opportunities
Zach’s book See the Good
Undistracted by Bob Goff
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
To learn more about Zach and his work, visit zachwindahl.com, or follow him on Instagram and TikTok @zachwindahl.
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Are you struggling to communicate your value to potential employers? You're not alone.
In my career consulting experience, I've found that this is one of the most significant areas clients need help with. While many clients have a clear job title and company in mind, they'll struggle to land their dream job without a solid understanding of their unique skillset.
So, do you know your top skills and enjoy utilizing them?
To help you identify your strengths, I've written a series of blog posts focusing on the six essential skill areas every company looks for in an employee. By reading my posts, you'll discover your top 10 skills and be well on your way to effectively communicating your value.
Don't miss out on opportunities because you are not confidently communicating your worth. Check out my blog or listen to the other Discover Your Top 10 Skills podcast episodes
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Welcome to our Emerging Leader Series, where we feature individuals who are in the middle of building their platforms.
Today, we're delighted to have Grant More, a Strengths Guru, share his insights on how to focus on your strengths and leverage them to achieve your career goals.
Episode Notes:
- Grant's expertise in Strengths has helped many individuals recognize and harness their strengths to achieve their career objectives.
- In this episode, we'll hear about Grant's journey from college to career and how he has built a passion project that complements his strengths.
- Grant shares his experiences and insights on how to transition from college to career, gain relevant experiences, and pursue your passion projects.
- The discussion highlights the importance of focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses, as this can lead to more opportunities and success.
- Grant's passion project, which is revealed at the end of the episode, is a curveball that is both surprising and inspiring.
- Listeners are encouraged to learn from Grant's journey and apply the insights to their own careers, focusing on their strengths and building their passion projects.
Learn more about 21st Century Townball at 21ctownball.com
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Today's skill area: Social Skills
Social skills are focused on people.
These skills are interpersonal, communicative, and helping-oriented. They happen in person or virtually, but only when you are interacting with other human beings. Often, social skills do not feel like skills because the results are harder to measure and less tangible. But an organization needs socially skilled individuals to be able to gain the results they so desire.Listen to the Realistic Skills episode
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How do you create opportunity when you have:
- Chronic Illness?
- Uncontrollable Pain?
- A Mental Health Diagnosis?
- Trauma?
Sometimes getting unstuck does not mean you are getting rid of a disability.
Kimberly Phinney is a National Teaching Award recipient, founder of The Way Back To Ourselves, photographer, poet, and doctorate student. All while battling a chronic illness that prevents her from using her body on some days.
In this podcast episode, you will learn the following:
- How to overcome the wheelchairs we all have in our minds
- The necessity of the arts for creating opportunity
- How limitations can increase opportunities
- How to navigate the detours of life
Learn more about
Kimberly Phinney and The Way Back To Ourselves at:
- Thewayback2ourselves.com
- @thewayback2ourselves on Instagram
When you do not have clarity on your skills, you advertise skills that employers believe are not skills at all. Skills like:
Hard-working
Team player
Communication
Time management
Organization
Microsoft Word
Are these terrible things to communicate with potential employers? Not at all!
But these “skills” are overused and cliche. You will see them on most skills sections on LinkedIn and in resumes. Since these skills are overused, imagine how much more you could stand out if you had a clear list of top 10 skills that are a more significant value-add for companies.
But here is the rub, just because you can do a skill doesn’t mean you should list it on your resume. You can do a lot of things. But if you want to make an impact and create your next opportunity, you must find your top 10 skills that you are competent in AND enjoy using.
The secret to unlocking your top 10 skills that will bring you a sense of purpose?
Your story.
Realistic Skills:
- Measuring
- Sewing or styling
- Servicing things
- Troubleshooting
- Assembling
- Using machines
- Cooking
- Repairing
- Building
- Operating equipment
- Using one’s hands
- Fixing things
- lifting/pushing
- Installing
- Development
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When you are a college student, the difference between opportunity and being stuck can be as simple as creating instead of consuming.
Endya Moler has found that she can find big opportunities when she tells her story and creates new content. As a student at Texas A&M, it would be easy for Endya to just sit back and consume information. Instead, Endya is sharing her story to help spread awareness and encourage other emerging leaders.
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Adults continue to ask kids, "what do you want to be when you grow up?".
This question, while innocent, has, in my mind, expired. Life does not follow the old script of doing one job for your entire life.
But even though that question is not helpful, we can still learn how to navigate our careers with the practical mindset of a child.
Let's change the question from," what do you want to be when you grow up?" to "what jobs (or games) do you want to try."
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A few months ago, I did an Instagram poll asking you what robs you of opportunities in your life.
People answered that they are robbed of opportunities because of their mindset. Participants also said they were deprived of an opportunity if they didn’t have enough resources to seize it. But most of you answered that you are robbed of opportunities because you just don’t know what you want.
If you don’t know what you want, Mark Cumicek is here to help.
Mark is a professional in uncovering your dreams and helping you achieve them.
He is a Certified Dream Manager, Mental Fitness Coach, Hope Dealer, and Epic Encourager.
Through programs like 21 Days of Dreaming and Dream Kickstarter, Mark has helped thousands of individuals be more engaged at work and meet their big hairy audacious goals.
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcumicek/
Or join one of his Dream Programs at onwarddream.com
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Emerging leaders know how it feels to move from job to job. The average person will have 4.5 jobs from age 18 to 25. All of that change makes it hard to know your career path. How will you gain opportunities if you need to know what direction to go?
But what if we look at your career as a general theme instead of looking at a career path? Your 4.5 jobs in 7 years may not lay out a clear career path from point A to point B. But reflecting on each of these experiences can tell you much about the type of work you are competent at and find fulfilling.
In this Learned Opportunity Podcast episode, I'll show you how you can find your career theme and start gaining new opportunities that merge your passions and skills.
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What do you do when you have to pivot? We can plan for the future, but sometimes life throws a wrench in those plans.
The emerging leader on this week’s podcast episode knows a thing or two about pivoting when plans do not go as expected.
In this episode of the emerging leaders series we have Alex Rodriguez. Alex is a business owner, full-time content manager, and writer. Owning a business has always looked different for Alex. She comes from an educational background and has had to start her tutoring and educational therapy business multiple times. Alex says that we have to know when something is working and when something needs to change if we will get unstuck and create opportunities.
Sometimes it is clear when things aren’t working. Like when Alex had to leave Wuhan, China, in January 2020. Other times it takes deliberation through prayer, mentorship, and self-assessment.
So is it time for you to pivot?
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Happy New Year and happy new season! This is the start of Season 4 of the Learned Opportunity podcast.
New Years has always been a favorite of mine. The bright hope of what might be accomplished in 2023 is intoxicating. But only some people share the same enthusiasm for New Years as I do. Instead, folks are downright cynical about New Years goals and resolutions.
It is true very few of you will complete your goals in 2023. But does this negate the benefits of New Years? Absolutely not!
Join Daniel Eccles as he discusses how New Years' dreams are worth dreaming about, even if you are going to fail.
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Tyler Lingle has felt like he doesn’t fit into the usual crowd. It wasn’t until college that he found the confidence to pursue his audacious goals and to be ok being the ambitious person in the room.
I know that I have felt guilty pursuing my dreams. Being an emerging leader with ambition can feel lonely. So it is encouraging to hear from other emerging leaders like Tyler on a similar journey.
Tyler has gone from an urban educator to a real estate professional in the last year. Some of the things that have helped him gain the confidence he needs to pursue his dreams include:
- Mentorship
Tyler has 5-6 people that he considers mentors. These folks have helped Tyler go from focusing on 15 years down the road to believing that doing the small things today will help him “make it happen.”
- Clarification
Tyler got distracted and tried to be good at too many things at once. He knows the right opportunities will come if he focuses on being the best at one or two things.
Tyler says,” people need your consistency more than your creativity"
You will be encouraged by Tyler’s story as you gain new opportunities in your journey of emerging leadership.
If you are interested in reaching out to hear more from Tyler Lingle, you can find him on Instagram @tyler_lingle or visit his website at tylerlingle.com
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If you were to ask Josh Hussman 12 years ago where he would be today, he would not have given the correct answer.
Josh’s path has led to many unexpected outcomes. At one point, Josh thought he would be a Hollywood actor. At another stage, he was convinced he would live in Southern California for the rest of his life.
But now Josh is leading as the pastor of Mercy Road Church in Carmel, Indiana.
Even when Josh knew he was headed back to Indiana to plant a Church, he had no idea that it would end up being 5 churches supporting 20+ other Church plants in Indiana.
Josh has some advice for emerging leaders trying to figure out their “calling.”
Focus on figuring out today.
You don’t have to wait until you have your “calling” figured out to start doing good work right where you are.
Josh has discovered that he does not have to be afraid of making wrong decisions. Life is long, and there are plenty of opportunities to grow into your purpose.
He has also learned that it is more important to focus on the growth of the entire “forest” instead of concentrating on growing a single large tree.
He has done this by taking a decentralized approach to Church, empowering the emerging leaders in his organization to use their talents and strengths.
If you are trying to figure out your long term goals for your career, relationships, business, etc., this episode will give great next steps for where to start.
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The NFL may be the pinnacle of professional sports in the United States. An NFL athlete must be well-trained to reach such a high level.
We tend to look up to these athletes and assume they have their life “all together.”
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter whether you are an NFL superstar or a kid from the southside of Chicago; you will get stuck once or twice in your life.
LaMorris Crawford knows about both of these worlds.
LaMorris grew up in gangs on the south side of Chicago. He went from experiencing a life of poverty to where he is now, hanging out with professional athletes as an NFL Chaplain and Marriage and Family Pastor at Relentless Church in South Carolina.
In this episode of Learned Opportunity, LaMorris shares his experience helping professional athletes get unstuck so they can have better marriages and lives.
If LaMorris can help NFL players from the Cincinnati Bengals meet their potential, then he has some best practices to help you get unstuck so that you can start creating opportunities.
LaMorris talks to us about:
- Setting rhythms
- Solidifying your identity
- Dreaming big dreams
- And more….
Take some time to say hey to LaMorris on Instagram @lamorris_crawford
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On today’s episode, I am chatting with Conor Sweetman. Conor’s story is inspirational to me, as he has had the fortune of taking a passion project to a full-time role.
Conor had a side gig creating his magazine called Ekstasis. Ekstasis magazine is made for creatives to revive the Christian Imagination.
Conor would spend weekends editing, writing, and curating creative inspiration for his magazine. At the same time, he worked at a Non-profit in their communication department and later at a financial company in marketing.
You probably have a passion project of your own. Something that you would like to take full time or give more of your effort to.
Conor’s story will be constructive for you as he talks to us about
- Helping the next generation of creatives thrive and create
- His journey of discovering who he really wanted to be, what he believes, and other reflections on a time of deconstruction
- Setting goals for his magazine and how he would be ok if his dream never came true.
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Your language can change how you gain opportunities.
Notice this difference:
"I want to write a book, but I have two jobs."
or
"I want to write a book and continue to do well at my two jobs."
The conjunction you choose makes all the difference in setting goals and gaining opportunities.
For the past 15 years, Jim Bishop has been entrenched in corporate leadership and human performance. He coached teams of employees across the globe, developed programs to support the growth of multiple business units, and put systems and structures to the chaos of an ever-evolving people strategy.
Jim works to help leaders continue to impact others instead of focusing on traditional results. He has done this through his business, Conjunction Leadership, and his And/Both Leadership Framework.
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You won't do your best work when you are constantly stressed or chronically anxious.
That is what Dr. Alicia E. Mckoy discovered as she worked with companies throughout 26 different states. Employees were unwell since balancing work with life is hard.
Her solution: A well-being technology that can help employees thrive and be well. This technology is called Peak Mind (joinpeakmind.com)
Join us as we discuss overcoming chronic stress, best practices for well-being, and Alicia's journey to founding a tech startup.
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Several years ago, Juanita Molano Parra moved from New York City, where she had built in community, to Indianapolis, Indiana. This change proved difficult as Juanita started to feel stuck, isolated, and miserable in her new city.
Fast forward to today, and Juanita loves Indianapolis, has a fantastic community, and could not imagine life any other way. So what changed?
1) Juanita was honest about not liking where she was.
2) When Juanita admitted where she was, she claimed agency over her ability to change her life.
Now Juanita is a Life and Leadership Coach at her organization named Jump Coaching.
Find out more about Juanita at jumpcoaching.co
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There was a 60-year-old business leader, a well-respected member of his community. He was asked what advice he would give his younger self.
His answer was," Don't wait until you are 60 to find what you were meant to do".
Brandon Faust heard this advice and has made it a mission to help everyday leaders make their most significant impact possible. Brandon does this at his non-profit Wayfinders with individuals who are unsure how to leverage their skills, values, and dreams to make a difference in their personal and professional lives. Brandon also works with business teams at Switchback, helping companies have the right person in the correct role to match their skills and passions.
Find out more at:
yourwayfinders.org
switchbacktosimple.com
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What if you were never invited to opportunities? You may feel like you are forgotten, left out, unwelcome, or just not important.
This happens all the time. People are marginalized and left out of opportunities because of their skin color, culture, gender, religion, etc.
Can you imagine experiencing discrimination for years? It would be easy to have a mindset of little hope for the future.
Dr. Timothy Knight describes his own experience of racism and discrimination. This conversation is a bit different than you might expect because of how Dr. Timothy has chosen to react to unfair circumstances. Instead of hating organizations and people who have hurt him, he finds opportunity in seeing the intrinsic value every one of us has.
Dr. Timothy Knight works in diversity, equity, and inclusion at his business Knight Light Solutions. Through his work, he helps others become the best version of themselves. Dr. Timothy wants you to know that you matter to someone. You deserve to live a life of hope.
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As a creative entrepreneur, dreamer, or human, you have a ton of ideas just floating around in your head. So how do you take those dreams and turn them into a reality?
Where do dreams turn into opportunities?
Josh Roche is the co-founder and CEO of Quiptu, the "Airbnb" of outdoor equipment. Check out quiptu.com and find kayaks, camping gear, and other outdoor equipment for short-term rental.
Josh wasn't always a tech-startup CEO. Before putting his dreams into action, Josh habitually spoke his ideas out loud with people he trusted. This took his ideas from a simple dream to a testable option. After getting his ideas out there, Josh could ensure he had the resources to turn those ideas into a reality. Josh gets unstuck and creates his future by repeatedly speaking out his ideas.
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You may have heard the saying," Be the change you want to see in the world." Similarly, in this episode, we talk about how you can create your future and design the world you want to live in.
Bo Turner is doing just that as the founder of The Truck Stop and BoCo Collective Marketing. Bo gets un-stuck and creates her future with her:
1) Insatiable curiosity
2) Growth mindset
3) Ability to ask questions.
Follow @thetruckstopfood on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok or visit bococollective.com to learn more.
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The Learned Opportunity Podcast exists to help listeners get unstuck and start creating their future.
Jeremy Lefler is the pastor of Families and Young Adults at Mercy Road Church in Carmel, Indiana. He has over 10 years of experience working with young adults and students. In this episode, Jeremy shares how he has come to value experience > knowledge when it comes to getting un-stuck and creating more opportunities.
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The Learned Opportunity Podcast exists to help listeners get unstuck and start creating their future.
This introduction episode explains how you can stop feeling stuck and start gaining more opportunities in your personal and professional life.
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This week we wrap up Season 2 of the Learned Opportunity Podcast. The podcast will be back this fall of 2022 with even more great guests and tools for you to gain more opportunities in your personal and professional life.
Thank you to each of the guests that joined the podcast this season. If you haven't listened to all of season 2, what are you waiting for? Opportunity is just around the corner. Listen to season 2, and leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts.
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You want to make an impact, but are you becoming the kind of person that will make an impact? The small things that you do daily play a major role in the kind of person you are becoming.
Jason Alcott, author of The Sowing Principle, realized this by combining personal and spiritual development best practices. In this episode Jason chats with us about managing the gifts and resources that we have been given. What are you going to do with the talent that you have? After you have decided what you are going to do, what results will these actions sow?
Resource List:
Jasonalcott.com
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The American dream of making more money than your parents did is on the fritz. But you are likely not pursuing this dream any longer. Instead, you want to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life. A life that is wrought with opportunity.
Mac Bruton works at his family company, lightuptoys.com where his mission is to light up the world literally and metaphorically. Mac talks with us about how he pursues a more fulfilling life and gains more opportunities.
Mac's suggestions:
1) Gain more opportunities by asking open ended questions
2) Build more opportunities from a foundation of gratitude
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Viktor Frankl wrote that there is a moment in-between the Impulse and the Response. John Blythe calls that moment opportunity.
Opportunity is not the moment where you get to give the big speech, shoot the game winning three-pointer, or propose to your girlfriend. Opportunity is in the practices, workouts, and dates leading to that pivotal moment.
John Blythe is Vice President of Engineering at Combined Curiosity, a company that helps adults learn new hobbies like guitar or gardening. As an engineer, John builds people, platforms, and products (in that order). John finds himself as the Vice President of a growing tech company because he took the next step in front of him. This radical curiosity is what prepared him for the work he is doing right now.
Resources:
combinedcuriosity.com
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Your dream has died. After a good run, all the work that you have done has come to an end. You have exhausted your options. You are about to enter into a new season of life, whether you want to or not. So how do you find opportunities to live a life of purpose after the death of your dream?
Daron Earlewine is a public speaker and the president of Blackbird Mission, where he helps people discover who they were born to be. Daron has had some of his own dreams die, including having a nationally syndicated radio show cancelled in mere hours. But Daron continues to find opportunities to live out his values, utilize his strengths, and impact thousands of people.
Resource List:
Website and 5 Day Jumpstart Signup: https://www.daronearlewine.com/
Sign up for Spiritual DNA: spiritualdna.me
The Daron Earlewine Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daron-earlewine-podcast/id1234030826
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You might be having a hard time making friends and connecting with other people since the Covid-19 pandemic.
I get it. Loneliness and isolation are on the rise and clients of mine are reporting increased social anxiety.
Good news though!
There is a simple way to make friends and form deeper connections.
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What do you do when you no longer want to work in the industry you majored in during college?
If you have a job that has nothing to do with your college degree you are not alone. Only 27% of college graduates end up working in an area related to their college major (Washington Post).
This week's guest, Andy Cassler, is NOT one of those 27%. Andy went from thinking he would be a teacher, to working at Target in electronics. But now
Andy Cassler is a Career Advisor at Butler University where he helps college students design their future professional lives. How did Andy go from a career outside of his undergraduate degree to helping college students with their vocation?
Andy shares how he found opportunity through hard work, pursuing interests, continuing education, Instagram, and more.
Resources:
Designing your life book: https://designingyour.life/the-book/
Instagram accounts: @mightytomany. @IGersIndy
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Your next big opportunity might not have to do with your career. It could be as simple as finding a hobby or fun activity that is life giving. This week we hear from Max Shaw, a Tiki Culture enthusiast, about how he has personally benefited from discovering a new hobby during the lockdowns in 2020.
Tiki is all about escapism, right where you are. Escape with us as we talk Tiki!
Resources:
Instagram: mahalo_max
Smugglers Cove Tiki Book: https://www.amazon.com/Smugglers-Cove-Exotic-Cocktails-Cult/dp/1607747324
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I ask every interviewee on the Learned Opportunity podcast the same question: What is important for listeners to know about you?
I ask this question because: 1) People are more than their job title 2)It helps me know what my guest values 3)Knowing what folks care about allows me to better connect them with opportunities
One of the best tools to help you figure out the things that other people truly need to know about you is your Life Resume.
You can use a Life Resume when you introduce yourself to coworkers at your new company. Share it on LinkedIn to help people know what drives the excellent work that you do. #liferesume
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Michael Huber knows what it is like to be a young professional that believes in his huge potential. Michael has gone from working on projects that he never would choose to care about to leading over 2000 business organizations in Indianapolis as the CEO of Indy Chamber.
Listen in to this episode to hear Michael's surprising advice for how to become an expert in your industry, why focusing on creative arts can help you get ahead in business, and how holding yourself accountable to personal development pays big dividends.
Suggested Resources:
Indy Chamber Website: https://indychamber.com/
Indy Hub Website: https://indyhub.org/
Indianapolis Business Equity Website: https://businessequityindy.com/
Michael Loves Indy Podcast: https://michaellovesindy.com/
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You know that your Church or business has a lot of potential, but you feel stuck in the day to day management of tasks. You want to be able to dream bigger and expand your horizons when it comes to the work you are doing. You know there is opportunity to grow out there, but what is a first step you should take toward gaining better outcomes from the decisions you make?
Mark DeYmaz is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also the CEO of Mosaix, a Church leadership network that builds multiethnic, economically sustainable, and merciful organizations. Mark has written multiple books on these subjects including Disruption and The Coming Revolution in Church Economics.
In this episode Mark will help you or your organization think differently about the way you measure success. Mark expands your horizons so that you can dream bigger dreams through the full utilization of your assets. He will also go over the 4 Ps of disruption: Passion, Prayer, Patience, and Persistence.
Suggested Resources:
Mosaix Website: mosaix.info
Order Mark's Book, Disruption: https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Repurposing-Church-Redeem-Community/dp/071808909X
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You might feel disconnected from your community after two years of the Covid pandemic. You also might not know what you want to do for fun these days.
Niki Burt is here to help!
Niki Burt is the Yelp Indy Community Director. Yelp is a nationwide app and service. Niki has great opportunities and advice for how you can participate in your community life while supporting local businesses.
Connect with Niki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niki_burt_
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Do you ever struggle to get the things you are required to do done? In this episode, Daniel Eccles teaches you how to reframe your have-to-dos into get-to-dos. You will learn how to take the less than pleasurable assignments of life and turn them into life giving opportunities
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Joel Sigrist is a Content Creator and a Marketing Specialist at Intel. This episode is all about content creation and how you can create more opportunities through contributing content to the world. Joel also has his own podcast called Bite-Sized Philosophy. These are bite sized episodes where Joel talks through leadership, personal development, philosophy, and much more.
Resource List:
Bite-Sized Philosophy Podcast: https://anchor.fm/Joel-Sigrist/
Connect with Joel: https://www.joelsigrist.com/
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David Trogden is Founder/Chairman of Probo Medical, a company that purchases and resells used and refurbished medical equipment worldwide. He is also host Daniel Eccles' mentor through EDGE Mentoring, an international "whole person" mentorship program.
David is in the midst of a life transition as he is quasi-retired. This episode focuses on how we can continue to find opportunity even after a major life stage is completed. David also shares his passion for social enterprises and how we can use business to create more opportunities for more people.
Resource List:
Sign up for mentorship or to be a mentor at: Edgementoring.org
Chat with David Trogden on LinkedIn or at: dtrogden@gmail.com
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Daniel and Gwendolyn Eccles brainstorm what the opposite word to opportunity is. If alignment of values and options = opportunity then mis-alignment of values and options=_________
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Ethan Fernhaber is the President of Renewing Management where his team cares for 18 multi-family communities (from 80-300 units). they don't just rent apartments, but activate and support the beauty and gifts of people.
Renewing Management: https://www.whereumatter.com/
He has also been serving as Principle at Volumod, a modular home construction company on the east side of Indianapolis that is actively working on improving the lives of entry level workers and the surrounding community.
Volumod: https://www.volumod.com/
Ethan also serves as the President of Multiply Indiana, a Church planting network across the State of Indiana with a mission to disciple 1 million Hoosiers in the next generation.
Multiply Indiana: https://www.multiplyindiana.com/
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Kristen Campbell is the Director of EDGE Groups. EDGE Mentoring is a "whole person development" organization with a mission to connect generations in meaningful mentoring relationships. Kristen talks to us about community development, mentorship, self-advocacy, relationships and so much more.
Resource List:
https://www.edgementoring.org/
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In this episode Daniel gives you three steps that will help you to turn uncomfortable experiences into pleasant memories.
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Michael Simmons is a Spiritual Director, doctoral student, admissions professional, and retreat facilitator from Oregon. On this episode we cover the Areas of Opportunity of Personal Development and Faith. What do we do with the emotions, thoughts, and narratives that we suppress? How can uncovering our shadow help us gain more opportunity in our personal and professional life?
Resource List:
Companioning our Shadow Virtual Workshop February 18, 2021: https://learning.companioningcenter.org/courses/companioning-our-shadow-emotions-relationships-february-2022
Email Michael at Innerworkcommunity@gmail.com if interested in learning more about Spiritual Direction, Retreat Facilitation, etc
Profaned Ordained Podcast: https://anchor.fm/liz094
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Derrin Slack is the CEO of ProAct Indy where he helps people understand people. ProAct is an organization that serves youth by connecting them to businesses and nonprofits who care about them and want to create a supportive ecosystem for youth to thrive. Derrin talks to us about multiple areas of opportunity including Community, Personal Development, and Career.
Resource List:
Book: Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute
ProActIndy.org
Stood In The Gap Podcast: https://www.proactindy.org/podcast/
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Gain more opportunities in your personal and professional life.
**This episode is a great place to start before listening to the rest of season two. Daniel introduces you to areas of opportunity including: career, finance, personal development, faith, community, relationships, and fun/hobbies.
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A special bonus episode where Daniel invites you to listen to his year 27 birthday story.
Make sure you continue to subscribe to the Learned Opportunity Podcast as we prepare season 2 to be released in January of 2022. The next season has some inspirational guests and content to help you find more opportunities in your personal and professional life.
Chad Duncan is the owner and CEO of Minimalist Financial, a personal finance planning and counseling company. Chad has personally gone from credit card debt and financial uncertainty to helping others find financial freedom. This episode is full of suggested resources and opportunities for you! Minimalistfinancial.com
Resource List: (Beginner Level Book) Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence: Vicki Robin (Intermediate Level Book) The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life: J L Collins (Expert Level Book) A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing: Burton Malkiel
The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education: https://www.afcpe.org/ XY Planning Network: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/
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Dr. Jeff Williamson is the Founder of CMG Group Inc. an executive coaching and people development practice. Prior to launching CMG in 2017, he was a Dean, Executive Director, and Professor of Organizational Leadership serving in higher education for over 30 years. He is the author of “Power of 168: Shaping Moments” and regularly teaches and speaks on topics such as: Discover Your Strengths, Building a Strengths-Based Organization, Personal Leadership, Leadership Paradigms, Leading Change, Coaching, Mentoring & Conflict Resolution. He is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, who holds a master’s degree in Speech Communication, and a Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) in Leadership. He is certified in Fundraising Management, by the Indiana University, Lily Family School of Philanthropy and was a post-doctoral student at The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.
Resource List: - CMG Website: Coachmentorguide.com - Purchase "Power of 168": https://www.amazon.com/Power-168-Shaping-Moments/dp/B08MRW6PGK - About Strengthsfinder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx
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Author Levi Himes reflects on his new book The Good Vibe where he travels across the country after graduating from college while sleeping in his 2004 Pontiac Vibe. Levi talks to us about how he has wrestled with feelings of hurriedness and expectations while trying to break free from the anxiety of adulthood. Most of all, Levi gives us an example of finding and creating opportunity from our own story. We each have stories that we can tell that are full of life lessons and opportunities for ourselves and others.
You can purchase The Good Vibe online at Amazon, Target, or Barnes and Noble. https://www.amazon.com/Good-Vibe-Levi-Himes/dp/1098382064/ref=asc_df_1098382064/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509413315381&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14511070672163908766&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016174&hvtargid=pla-1381744588922&psc=1
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In this episode Daniel goes over 3 ways children find and create opportunity.
1) Children have limits which lead to opportunity 2) Children find opportunity through curiosity 3) Children create opportunity by being obsessive
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Alicia Wilson Baker is a Community Development and Social Justice Advocate in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk in this episode about how we can go about connecting people that have opportunity to give with those who are in need of opportunity.
Resource List: Having Nothing Possessing Everything - Rev. Michael Mather ( https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7483/having-nothing-possessing-everything.aspx ) Tattoos on the Heart- Gregory Boyle ( https://bookshop.org/books/tattoos-on-the-heart-the-power-of-boundless-compassion/9781439153154 ) Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center ( http://www.inrc.org/ ) ABCD Institute ( https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/Pages/default.aspx )
Contact Alicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-wilson-baker/
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In this episode we hear from Senator John Crane, an Indiana state senator, founder of the Sagamore Leadership Initiative, public speaker, and thought leader. Senator Crane shares with us his thoughts on opportunity and where to find/create it.
Show notes: 3:12 About Sagamore Leadership Initiative. https://www.sagamoreleadership.org/ 6:17: Are there less opportunities these days? 11:27: Opportunity through Balance and Margin 29:55: Opportunity from limitation 30:40: Resources for Balance and Margin (The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer)
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We want to help listeners find and create opportunity in their personal and professional lives. So what is opportunity? Gwendolyn and Daniel discuss what opportunity is and is not. This episode is a great place to start before listening to the rest of season one.
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In this episode we hear from Lauren Carter Miller a career clarity coach and job search strategist for the Indianapolis area and beyond! Lauren talks about how opportunity can come from simply trying something new. https://laurencartermiller.com/
Podcast Notes: 1:29: Misconceptions people have about the job search 5:43: Opportunity from trying something new 14:32: What prevents people from trying something new?
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Daniel and Gwendolyn Eccles sit down to discuss hybrid work and the long term effects on productivity. This episode is a preview for our interview with Sam Julka of DORIS Research. Sam Julka will have some answers to these questions (and more!) in the next episode.
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Samantha Julka is the president and founder of DORIS Research, a design thinking research firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sam shares with us her thoughts on curiosity, design thinking, and how she has found opportunity in her personal/professional life. This conversation is a response to episode 3. If you have not listened to Episode 3 we recommend downloading that episode first. https://dorisresearch.com/
Podcast Notes: :40: What is design thinking? 5:28: Opportunity through curiosity 12:05: How Sam found opportunity in her professional life 15:58: How Sam found opportunity in her personal life 19:12 Design Thinking opportunity 25:26 Hybrid work and opportunity
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Gwendolyn and Daniel Eccles reflect on how they are noticing opportunities in their own personal and professional lives. This time they notice how to find opportunities at a party.
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In this trailer we introduce the subject matter of the Learned Opportunity Podcast: Where do we find and how do we create opportunity?
We also introduce hosts Daniel and Gwendolyn Eccles.
Daniel Eccles is the owner of Ekklesia Counseling Services LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. He works with clients on mental health and career development. He wants clients to have opportunities to thrive rather than just get by.
Gwendolyn Eccles is an industrial organizational psychology practitioner. She works with internal clients to create efficient systems for people to thrive at work. Gwendolyn wants people to have opportunities to be equipped and encouraged to fulfill their passions.