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David Jay and Nadia talk to career coach and consultant Cachet Prescott about dealing with career dissatisfaction and get tips on how to be fulfilled in your career. In this episode you will learn: The common factors that contribute to career dissatisfaction What you can do to make your current job more fulfilling How to pursue new career opportunities after you've decided you want to do something else The importance of personality over technical skill for career success How to use networking to help you make a career transition What you should know when you're transitioning to working for yourself instead of working for someone else How to plan for a career change To learn more about Cachet and how she can help you with your career development, visit cachetprescott.com. Career Clarity Group Sessions Special Offer Cachet has extended a special offer to This Weird Thing Called Life listeners who are ready to take control of their career or change direction. She's offering her 90-day Career Clarit

Life coach Kelli Cooper shares her story of successes and failures on the road to living life travelling the world while making a living and helping others with their personal development. Through Kelli's story and her advice for creating the life you want, you'll see that there's no reason not to be living life on your own terms. As Kelli advises, don't let your past and present dictate what's possible for your future. It's time to take control and start moving your life in the direction you want it to go. In this episode you will learn: Why it's important to surround yourself with people who are committed to personal growth How negative situations can spark positive change How to go about starting something new even if you don't know what you want to do What may be holding you back from living the life you want and how to get past the obstacles The key to living the life you want How the law of attraction works to bring what you want into your life Check out Kelli's blog, Life Made to Order, whe

David Jay has a chat with Appreciation Coach Bob Lancer. Find out the best strategies to accomplish your goals, how to live and work “in the zone,” and find out the “power of appreciation.” The post The Power of Appreciation With Coach Bob Lancer – TWTCL 045 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Sometimes you need to be reminded that you have the potential to do anything you want, and Accountability Coach Anthony Witt joins us to do just that. This episode will help you get on the path to living a purposeful life if you’re willing to take action and be accountable. Anthony’s simple exercise for finding your purpose in life and advice on staying motivated and not letting your personal circumstances define you is exactly what you need to hear to get to the next level. In this episode you will learn: How to find your true calling in life How to stay motivated when you are facing obstacles The personality traits needed to be a successful entrepreneur The benefits of focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses The importance of having a professional network Why you need to be accountable to reach your goals Learn more about Anthony and check out his podcast, The Champion Entrepreneur, at www.tcePodcast.com. Connect With Us Did you complete Anthony's exercise to find your purpose? Wha

David Jay and Nadia are back with author and relationship coach Daphna Levy. Learn techniques to pick the right partner and when it's time to dump someone and move on. The post Picking the Right Partner With Relationship Coach Daphna Levy – TWTCL 043 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

What’s one of the biggest life lessons you learned that you think is important for young adults to learn? We have been asking this question to guests on this This Weird Thing Called Life since episode 23. This week I dive into the show archives to bring you life lessons from our top 10 most downloaded interviews where guests answered the life lesson question. The hope is that these lessons will remind you of what is important in life, motivate you to take action, and help you avoid learning some of them the hard way. In this episode you will hear life lessons from the following past guests: Think things through—Dr. Gregory Canillas, Episode 29: Get Hired or Die Tryin' You never know who you're going to meet and what it's going to lead to—Networking Coach Michelle Ngome, Episode 30: How to Network Effectively You are not invincible—Counselor Shuntai Beaugard, Episode 32: Live the Life That Makes You Happy Love yourself—Psychic Lyndsey Paul, Episode 34: Change Your Reality Money is a tool, and it's ju

David Jay and Nadia are joined by Diane Tegarden, President of FireWalker Publications and author of the book Budgeting on a Dime: 10 Steps to Financial Independence. Diane gives budgeting advice to help young adults get on the path to financial freedom. The post Budgeting Your Way to Wealth With Diane Tegarden – TWTCL 041 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Vocal empowerment and self-confidence coach Kimberly Harrison joins us to talk about the importance of finding your unique voice. Your voice can impact your life in many ways—from how people perceive you to how you feel about yourself. When you improve your voice, you will find that your self-confidence and other areas of your life improve too. In this episode you will learn: How a vocal coach can help you find your voice How to recover when you stumble while speaking in front of others How your voice can affect your life Why finding your unique voice is important How to reduce performance anxiety Strategies for finding your authentic self How asking yourself the question “what makes my soul sing?” could change your life You can learn more about Kimberly on her website singingforyoursoul.com and on Facebook. During the episode Kimberly mentioned two books you should check out that can help you connect with your creative self: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Women Who Run with the Wolves by

Need to change your money habits? David Jay and Nadia welcome certified financial coach Ahmad Davis as he discusses how he went from poverty to financial expert. The post Time Is Money With Certified Financial Coach Ahmad Davis – TWTCL 039 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Entrepreneur Ross Simmonds joins us to talk about ways you can earn money outside of your main job with a side hustle. Ross tells the story of how he made the switch from working a 9 to 5 job to being self-employed in his twenties and what prompted him to do so. Currently running three companies, Ross proves that working for yourself is a goal you can achieve, and starting a side hustle is the perfect way to get your feet wet as an entrepreneur. You don't have to be the next Google or Apple, but if you can figure out what you have to offer that people would want and take action, you may be on to something. In this episode you will learn: How to prepare to transition from working for someone else to working for yourself When it's the right time to leave your job How to finance your side hustle or business How to find ideas for a side hustle How to find time for a side hustle Why you shouldn't use your age as an excuse Learn more about how Ross escaped the 9 to 5 and built a $270K freelance business

Tired of working in a cubicle? Want to get out of the rat race and create your own lifestyle? David Jay and Nadia are joined by author and entrepreneur Bailey Richert as they talk about ways to end the 9 to 5 drudgery. The post No More 9 to 5 With Author and Entrepreneur Bailey Richert – TWTCL 037 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Psychology meets a bit of magic as mentalist Carl Christman teaches you how to read minds, or to put it more accurately, use nonverbal communication to your advantage. By paying attention to nonverbal cues and body language, you can influence people, spot a liar, leave people with a better impression of you, improve your dating life, and genuinely connect with others. In this episode you will learn: Persuasion techniques you can use to get what you want How to improve your ability to read and connect with people Easy ways to improve your communications skills Nonverbal cues you should avoid doing Learn more about Carl at carlchristman.com, and check out his book How to Read Minds & Influence People: The Science of Nonverbal Communication & Everyday Persuasion. Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. Did you enjoy this episode? Are you finding our content useful and applying what you learn to your life? That's what we're here for. Let us know what topics you would like us to cover on future epi

David Jay and Nadia have a chat with LaTisha Styles, founder of Young Finances and host of Young Finances TV. LaTisha gives strategies and tools to help you manage your money and increase your wealth. She also gives her two biggest life lessons that she feels young adults need to know. In addition, David Jay addresses listener comments. Get Started With Investing LaTisha offers some great tips on how you can start investing. As a first step, take the Young Finances investing compatibility quiz to figure out your personal investing style and the best investment broker to get started with. Common Financial Mistakes Millennials Make https://youtu.be/Vw2OuIEllSE The post Money Talks With Millennial Money Expert LaTisha Styles – TWTCL 035 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

The multi-talented Lyndsey Paul joins us to talk about many things, including how you influence your own reality and how you can bring positivity into your life. We tap into Lyndsey's abilities to find out who we were in our past lives and what changes we can expect in our lives in the next year. David Jay inquires about astral projection, the afterlife, and major events we should all be concerned about over the next 5 years. He also opens up about an experience he had that he has never told anyone. In this episode you will learn: How the way you think influences your reality and how you experience the world How the law of attraction coupled with taking action can enhance your life What small change you can make in your daily life to bring about big results and positive change Why bad things happen for you and not to you A life lesson of self love and how to change your reality Learn more about Lyndsey and her podcast at www.wisdomwithinradio.com. Connect With Us Thanks for listening to the show! Wh

David Jay and Nadia go solo today as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Confederate flag and why Americans are losing sleep over money issues. Are your looks holding back your career? David Jay examines how your looks may be influencing your career and what steps you can take to create a presentable image. That and much more on episode 33! The post Distractions and Reactions – TWTCL 033 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Advice columnist and counselor Shuntai Beaugard spends much of her time advising people on how to live their best life and aligning people with their true destiny. This week Shuntai joins me to teach you how to live a life you love. Shuntai shares how journaling during a difficult time in her life led her to write a book that helps women deal with adversities and gives her opinion on trending topics, including Rachel Dolezal's cultural misidentity and free range and single parenting. If there are two things you'll take away from this episode, they are that you should always be your authentic self and that you are not alone—there are others out there dealing with and working through the same challenges as you. In this episode you will learn: How to start living the live that is meant for you The key to building and maintaining successful personal and professional relationships and where people go wrong The benefits of receiving professional counseling An important life lesson—you are not invincible Che

Half of 2015 over already. Where has the time gone? David Jay replays some of the most inspiring TWTCL interviews over the first half of 2015! The post The Best of TWTCL (Midyear Review Episode) – TWTCL 031 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Networking coach Michelle Ngome joins us to discuss a skill that can make a huge difference in your career—strategic networking. If you're not connecting with new people, you're missing out on opportunities to build relationships that can help advance your career or business endeavors. Michelle not only offers networking tips, but also shares the story of how and why she started her own business. Here's what you will learn: How networking can help you reach your career goals The best ways to build a network How to start and end a conversation when meeting someone new How to network if you're an introvert How to maintain relationships with the people you meet through networking Learn more about Michelle at michellengome.com. Also, check out Michelle's book Network, Navigate & Nurture: The Equation to Strategic Networking. Connect With Us Thanks for listening to the show. We would love to get your feedback on this episode and hear your best networking tips. Leave us a comment below or chat with us on

David Jay and Nadia are joined by Dr. Gregory Canillas, Assistant Professor with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Today we talk about the subject of motivation and getting things done. Dr. Canillas discusses what drives us as human beings and how you can channel that drive to start your business, career, or find employment. Dr. Canillas also gives tips on how you can ace your next interview. The post Get Hired or Die Tryin’ With Dr. Gregory Canillas – TWTCL 029 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

We discuss accusations that Jay-Z played the race card to promote his new business venture. We share personal finance lessons we have learned over time and money management tips that have worked for us and may work for you too. We also discuss the burden of being a top performer at work and when to think about leaving your job. Viewpoint Did Jay-Z Play the Race Card? Jay-Z is under fire for lyrics that call out victims of police brutality for reasons that people don't like. Is it a poor excuse to promote his new business venture or are people just overanalyzing his lyrics? We discuss these viewpoints, the state of the music industry, and whether musicians demanding a bigger cut of royalties are being greedy. [2:03] Managing Your Money We have sharpened our personal finance skills over the years to get on the right path. We share the money management practices that work for us, which you can try too. If you want to get your finances in order, check out Business Insider's 14-day #BIBetterMoney plan. [16:12] Bei