“And to my framework that I offer folks is, what is that? How do we always find a path forward? What do we do when these things hit? How do we keep moving forward when we just feel like, ‘I just can't flippin do this anymore. It is just too much.’”
-Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former USA gymnast turned Emmy-winning news anchor and tech executive, shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. She explores pivotal moments in her career, from overcoming gymnastics injuries to transitioning between vastly different industries, offering strategies to navigate change with purpose. Nina introduces her 'this' concept for categorizing challenges and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in managing stress and thriving through adversity.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How to turn adversity into growth opportunities
• Practical strategies for handling life & career transitions
• The 'this' concept for breaking down & managing challenges

Tune in to discover actionable tools for transforming challenges into stepping stones and confidently embracing life's uncertainties.

To learn more about Nina, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

TimeStamp:

01:40 - Nina's Journey: From Gymnastics to Tech
10:49 - Resilience Through Adversity
14:28 - Helping Others Navigate Change
25:10 - Understanding 'This': The Challenges We Face
29:41 - Finding Your Path Forward

“Set your rules, stick to your rules, and only take clients that play by the rules. We call it rules of engagement.“
-Dida Clifton

Dida Clifton, a former US Air Force veteran and founder of The Office Squad, shares her inspiring journey from military operations to running a successful bookkeeping business. She opens up about tackling challenges like pricing, hiring, and networking while revealing how her military background shaped her leadership style and company culture.

In this interview, you’ll discover:

• Proven pricing strategies to reflect your true value
• Smart hiring & training practices to build a strong, aligned team
• How outsourcing can help you scale without sacrificing quality

Tune in to learn actionable strategies to overcome challenges, build your dream team, and create a flexible, scalable business model for long-term success.

To find out more about Dida click here.

Time Stamps

00:40 - From Military to Business: Dida's Journey
02:45 - Building the Office Squad: Strategies & Growth
06:45 - Pricing Strategies: Lessons Learned
09:15 - Networking: The Key to Business Growth
12:51 - Peer Groups: Support & Growth
14:49 - Military Influence: Leadership & Culture
19:58 - Systems & Processes: The Military Way
22:15 - Hiring & Culture: Finding the Right Fit
24:39 - Outsourcing: A Different Approach
27:53 - The Future of Bookkeeping: A Hybrid Model

“What I now do is I change the word 'problem' to the word 'situation' and when I change that one word, it just flips something in my brain where I can now work on it and it turns it into something objective and something almost like, ‘okay, I can do something about this now’.”
-Bernadette McClelland

Sales coach and consultant, Bernadette McClelland shares her powerful journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship, revealing the hard-earned lessons learned from overcoming bankruptcy and self-doubt.

During this interview, you'll also learn…

• Actionable insights on building resilience, reframing challenges & viewing disruption as an opportunity for growth
• Shift from selling to serving
• Ways to build a strong support network & commit to continuous improvement

Tune in to this inspiring episode to discover how to turn setbacks into stepping stones and transform your approach to business and life!

To find out more about Bernadette, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Time Stamps

02:57 - Journey Through Corporate to Consultancy
05:56 - Lessons from Bankruptcy
09:11 - Reframing Problems as Situations
11:53 - The Power of Disruption
15:00 - Embracing Anti-Fragility
18:04 - The Evolution of Business Mindset
26:40 - Embracing the Present & Future Mindset
30:58 - The Importance of Mental Downtime
39:03 - Transforming Sales into Service