Come Rain or Shine

Special guest, Jacob Chancelor, joins me to discuss his story as well as a special project he’s working on.

A former Disney cruise ship entertainer, Jacob discusses his transition to London where he’s now pursuing his master’s degree. As part of his final project, Jacob has spent recent months creating and producing a new type of live entertainment. The project involves a show entitled, “The Bar at the Edge of [Blank]” where guests can choose their adventure through a unique blend of script and impromptu.

As Jacob goes on to explain, he hopes to not only provide comic relief to a country in distress but also change the way audiences participate in the live entertainment.

At this time, the show is set to take place July 13-14 at the Crooked Can Brewery in Winter Garden Florida. Participants can also stream the show live for free. For those interested in contributing to Jacob’s cause, you can visit his Kickstarter link below:

Resources:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1781880269/the-bar-at-the-edge-of-blank

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bar-at-the-edge-of-blank-tickets-108499123800

Have you ever wondered how to get your ‘in’ in a company? What qualifies one candidate above another in a given job search?

If so, you’re not alone. After all, in a sea of resumes, standing out can seem impossible with many applications desperate for a hook or a lead. But as I’ve been telling college graduates these days, if you want to help your chances, you must be willing to meet people and take a personalized approach to networking. Even if you have to associate outside your comfort zone, to catch your first break, often that’s the place you want to be.

As I discuss this episode, many are those who are qualified but far less are those who differentiate by seeking advice. By seeking to make meaningful connections, you’ll ultimately give yourself the advantage you crave in landing your dream job.

Chelsea Brinkley, an entrepreneur and rock star executive assistant, is sharing her journey today.

At the age of 29, Chelsea embarked on the journey of remote work after experiencing corporate burn out. As a successful Executive Assistant, Chelsea discovered her organizational strength and ability to set up systems and processes was a service that many entrepreneurs need. Coupling her skillset with her desire to break away from being tethered to an office building, Chelsea and her husband Jeff transitioned to the remote lifestyle.

In the remote world, the survival of the fittest is resourcefulness. Those who survive and thrive know when to Google and when to ask questions. Understanding how to find the “how to’s” of tools and ideas is what gives remote entrepreneurs the best edge in their industry. The ability to solve problems and offer outstanding service turns clients into raving fans and allows businesses to grow by word of mouth.

When considering a career path, it is important to ask hard questions. Can I do what I am doing until I retire? What steps do I need to take to live a life I truly love? With organization, follow through and resourcefulness, anything is possible.

Episode Resources:

Chelsea’s Software Recommendations

Trello – Project Management Tool

Slack – Communication Tool

Zoom – Communication Tool

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Connect with Chelsea:

Chelseabrinkley.com

Instagram: @travelbrinkley

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Opportunities. It’s easy to want them, much harder to chase them.

I know when I was younger, there were times I passively wished for certain outcomes hoping they would fall in my lap. I thought if I just positioned myself right, good things would automatically happen. Yet, as I now know, what you plan for is rarely what occurs. If our pursuit of opportunities is chained to our expectations of them, chances are you won’t get far with the goals you have.

As Jody and I discuss in this episode, when times get tough, don’t just seek a solution; create an opportunity. Sometimes, we’re too desperate to find an answer, we forget how to actively receive an answer. By taking charge and being self-motivated, you can give yourself the advantage to mature your knowledge and influence.

If you want to create a new opportunity tomorrow, try going online and subscribing to a newsletter you haven’t subscribed to before...learning something new that you don’t know anything about...and connecting with people who have things in common with you and people who don’t have anything in common with you.

Cynthia Blackwell of Cynthia Blackwell Consulting joins in to discuss her corporate story and current work.

As a business coach, mentor, and keynote speaker, Cynthia has the unique ability to fuse life and spark ideas with creative business savvy. Tagged “The Rain-Maker” by colleagues and clients, Cynthia’s relational approach to people and processes are not only essential for growth but cultural transformation. In her mind, good leaders don’t settle on assessment but commit the investment be it employees, systems, and/or strategies.

As Cynthia continues, the art of evaluation doesn’t just pertain to team-building, but also team-nurturing. To the extent, leaders mature their influence, to that extent they mature the influence of their teams.