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https://ardeshirmehran.com

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Episode 207 Bill of Emotional Rights with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran (Part 1)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

04/20/24 • 39 min

John talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in helping clients deal with anxiety and depression. Dr. Mehran is also a psychoanalyst, transformation leader, leadership coach, and the author of the book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[01:09] - Dr. Mehran’s bio

[01:47] - Dr. Mehran’s journey with depression and psychology

[06:19] - The simplicity of healing mental illness

[08:52] - Accelerated healing through therapy

[09:48] - Seven basic human needs and overcoming depression

[17:40] - Dr. Mehran’s Emotional Rights Manifesto

[20:34] - Depression is the symptom rather than the cause

[22:12] - Becoming the person you’re meant to be to cure depression

[26:21] - Dr. Mehran’s unconventional approach to mental wellness

[27:45] - Addressing root causes of depression

[30:18] - 1/3 of US medical visits due to depression

[33:14] - Need for a holistic approach to healthcare

[37:13] - Harm caused by symptom-focused approaches

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“People don’t fake depression. They fake being okay.”

“The story of mental illness and coming out of it is a story of his soul in pain.”

“Depression at its core is a sense of grieving, a sense of loss, a sense of disconnection to want to your access to your emotional rights that is yours.”

“There is no greater agony than blowing an untold story inside you.”

“Depression is a symptom of a life unlived. It’s your soul screaming at you to wake up and reconnect with your essence.”

“Opposite of depression is not happiness; it is fulfillment.”

“Follow the energy. Lean into what excites you, what brings you joy, and use that as your North Star to navigate towards a more fulfilling life.”

“Your emotional rights are yours to claim. Honor them, value them, and watch as your depression turns to energy and purpose.”

“Depression dissolves when you awaken to your true self. Your cure lies in being the person you were meant to be.”

“The gift of seeing a person by itself is healing.”

“Dealing with symptoms rather than root causes doesn’t help.”

“We should not tolerate people becoming more dependent on the system. Let’s help them live fulfilling lives.”

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.ardeshirmehran/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/

https://www.youtube.com/@ArdeshirMehranPhD

You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life https://a.co/d/7Sxp61q

CONNECT WITH JOHN

Website - https://thejohnhulen.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

EPISODE CREDITS

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Episode 245 10 Tips for Starting the New Year Off Right

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

12/31/24 • 9 min

2025 is just around the corner and John is here with some killer tips to help you kick it off right! In this special episode, John goes one-on-one with you to share his best advice to help you focus on your growth and life. He shares his top tips for setting achievable goals, creating solid plans, and staying motivated and on track, so you can crush your goals and live your best life!

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[00:55] - #1: Set reasonable and specific goals

[01:26] - #2: Create a plan and reverse engineer it

[01:38] - #3: List new skills needed to move forward

[02:05] - #4: Ensure your goals are measurable

[02:17] - #5: Talk about your goals for support and accountability

[02:34] - #6: Make course corrections

[02:56] - #7: Ask for help

[03:16] - #8: Avoid repeating past failures

[03:40] - #9: Schedule time for yourself

[04:20] - #10: Balance work and play

[05:03] - Reach out to John with questions and suggestions

[06:09] - Plans and projects for 2025

[08:03] - Closing remarks

CONNECT WITH JOHN

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https://www.increase.expert/

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EPISODE CREDITS

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Episode 234 The Language of Money & Health with Panda Ludwig (Part 2)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

10/18/24 • 40 min

John continues his conversation with Panda Ludwig. Panda discusses her upcoming book, The Panda Principles: The Black and White of Business According to 100+ Founders. She discusses the importance of improving her relationship with herself and how that has impacted her business. Becoming healthy was/is so important for Panda and now she sees the need to strike a balance between health and wealth.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro and recap of part 1

[01:17] - Panda’s unconventional approach to writing her book

[02:33] - John’s motivation for writing his book

[04:34] - Who is The Panda Principles for?

[09:21] - Insight into the content and purpose of the book

[11:11] - How Panda is working on her significant relationships

[14:27] - How Panda invests in her growth

[15:43] - Redefining success

[17:54] - Top traits of a great leader

[18:24] - Best advice Panda ever received

[20:10] - Panda’s legacy

[21:00] - Free efficiency tools for small business

[21:53] - How to connect with Panda

[26:45] - Book recommendations

[28:13] - Podcast recommendations

[30:51] - John’s journey into podcasting

[32:55] - How John chooses guests for the show

[36:32] - The value of handwritten notes

[39:05] - Wrap-up

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“Why are we so connected to achievement that it becomes our identity and the most important thing to us, where we’ll sacrifice our life, our family, our friendships, we will give our health for achievement?”

“A great leader who’s a great listener, and that’s a little hard to do sometimes, especially when we’re too busy. But if you can listen, you can learn so much from your people, from your team, from your customers, from the market.”

“You’re never going to get everything done. No one ever is. So, live in the moment. Do what you need to today, but don’t think about what you need to do six years from now.”

“Investing in community, both a monetary investment and a time investment, has had the greatest return on investment in my growth than anything I’ve done in a long time.”

“If we’re not refilling ourselves, recharging our own batteries, we can’t be as impactful to people we need, or to our clients, or to our families, or, you know, the important things in our life.”

“Wealth without health ... isn’t true wealth. In fact, I know some very wealthy people who are miserable.”

“You’re best serving your audience by being so authentic.”

“I value relationships. They mean everything to me.”

BOOK MENTIONED:

The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford (https://a.co/d/hviEpsB)

PODCAST MENTIONED:

Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown ( https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Get a free list of “Efficiency Tools for Small Businesses” - Text “TOOLS” to 55777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anludwig/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566738988744

https://www.youtube.com/@IncreaseExpert

CONNECT WITH JOHN

Website - https://thejohnhulen.com

https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA

EPISODE CREDITS

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Episode 249 Honest Answers with Lena Sisco (Part 2)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

01/31/25 • 51 min

John continues his conversation with Lena Sisco. In the previous episode, Lena shared her journey from studying archaeology to becoming a US Naval Intelligence Officer and developing the Sisco Method of Interviewing.

In this episode, they discuss the hurdles Lena faced in the early days of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness in building better relationships, asking interrogative questions (who, what, when, where, why, how), and much more!

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - The role of a great leader

[04:08] - Hurdles Lena overcame in becoming an entrepreneur

[07:04] - The hidden workload of entrepreneurs

[08:44] - How Lena improves her significant relationships

[11:42] - The waiting in conversations

[13:48] - Defining sales and marketing

[16:31] - Choosing the right clients and saying no

[20:14] - The importance of vetting potential hires and clients

[24:09] - Why people avoid calling a lie what it truly is

[27:18] - Dating someone who is an expert in human behavior

[28:31] - Advice for entrepreneurs and leaders

[32:32] - How Lena got involved in TV

[35:05] - Analyzing serial killers

[38:24] - Lena’s ideal client

[39:23] - Best way to connect with Lena

[40:48] - Lena’s definition of success

[41:24] - #1 daily habit

[42:56] - Traits of a great leader

[44:13] - How Lena invests in her growth

[48:31] - Book recommendations

[50:36] - Closing thoughts

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“I did not make a salary that could pay my bills for three years... Now I’m making money. So it’s being patient, it’s being persistent. It’s failing and getting back up.”

“You have got to be self-aware because if you’re not, you cannot be situationally aware.”

“Never partner up with someone who’s either going to treat you with disrespect or create chaos and negativity.”

“The number one, most accurate indicator of deception is behavioral incongruence.”

“Ask an interrogative question. Make it clear, concise, and specific. You’ll get the answer you want and need.”

“Be super clear, concise, direct, and deliberate in your questioning and communication.”

“Just because you’re asking these very direct, specific, pinpointed, good questions doesn’t mean you have to sound like a robot.”

“If your gut feeling is saying, ‘Don’t trust them,’ pay attention to that gut feeling.”

“Be ready to lead when you have to, and be ready to serve when you have to.”

BOOK MENTIONED:

Leading Leaders: How to Manage Smart, Talented, Rich, and Powerful People by Jeswald W. Salacuse (https://a.co/d/gFQU7Vb)

PODCAST MENTIONED:

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast ( https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.sectorintell.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451/

https://www.instagram.com/lenasisco11/

https://x.com/lenasisco

https://www.facebook.com/lena.sisco

https://www.facebook.com/lenasiscoTCG

https://www.youtube.com/@therealinterrogationroom

"My Secret to Breaking Terrorists: Detecting Deception & Rapport" - TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j8iJHSCbY&t=63s

You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/1kQm5eg)

Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers (https://a.co/d/94OrIqW)

Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/9g5VBK5)

CONNECT WITH JOHN

https://apogeestrong.com/

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Episode 242 Education Reimagined with Matt Beaudreau (Part 1)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

12/14/24 • 42 min

John talks with Matt Beaudreau — educator, co-founder of Apogee Strong, entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker, Stanford University’s Corporate Trainer of the Year, host of The Essential 11 Podcast, author of the book Collaborative Homeschooling: A Manifesto for a 21st Century Education After COVID-19, husband, and dad.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] – Intro

[00:35] – Matt’s bio

[01:45] – Matt’s background and the realization of patterns in education

[04:48] – Matt’s approach to education

[07:17] – Flaws in the traditional education system

[12:34] – About Apogee Strong

[14:48] – Mentorship programs for men and women at Apogee Strong

[19:10] – The challenge of getting people to commit to long-term personal growth

[22:28] – Collaborative Homeschooling book

[24:49] – Homeschooling vs. traditional schooling post-COVID

[27:31] – Having simplicity in life

[31:18] – How Matt’s TEDx talk opportunities came about

[37:26] – Preparing the next generation for the real world

[40:48] – Integration of faith in Apogee Strong programs

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“Being an educator is something that I think has a little bit of a DNA aspect to it. It involves relationships and paying attention to the humans. It’s about teaching people instead of teaching a curriculum.”

“Education does not have anything to do with subjects. It has to do with a transfer of the way of life.”

“Life does not reward you for being a great student in terms of skill transferability. From an educational standpoint, I want to make education as close to life as possible.”

“Education should be a microcosm of the life you’re actually going to live.”

“I have an approach to business that comes through the avenue of life. I believe in order to be great in business, you actually have to be great at home, because it’s all about relationships—both of them.”

“In the short term, you’re as good as your intensity. In the long term, you’re as good as your consistency.”

“If you cannot explain something simply enough, as if you were explaining it to a five year old, you don’t understand it well enough.”

“Simplicity is always a good goal.”

“Far too often, we overcomplicate things to try and make ourselves look smart.”

“Say the things you mean, mean the things you say, and you’re not going to go overboard.”

“The kids’ issues are just a byproduct of our issues projected upon them.”

“You can’t tell your kids they can be anything they want while you’re miserable at your job. That’s called hypocrisy.”

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.apogeestrongfoundation.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-beaudreau-071a5b99/

https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/

https://x.com/MattBeaudreau

https://www.facebook.com/matt.beaudrea

https://youtu.be/JPAXMNXy5UQ?si=1Mk62agvQHNOKLRm

https://youtu.be/fv8tYbljc0s?si=ISC9MBP8EmCIlBwX

CONNECT WITH JOHN

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EPISODE CREDITS

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Episode 205 Lead Better Now with Jake Thompson (Part 2)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

04/06/24 • 47 min

John continues his discussion with Jake Thompson. In the last episode, Jake shared how he is not the motivational speaker you’re used to and his journey from growing up in small-town Texas to building a successful business and speaking career.

Today, John and Jake discuss developing self-leadership first before leading others. They also talk about faith, family, relationships, and living an impactful life.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[01:21] - Writing process for Lead Better Now

[06:47] - Value of exploring diverse perspectives in leadership literature

[07:52] - Connect with Jake

[08:30] - Social media responsiveness and engagement

[10:05] - Compete Every Day podcast

[13:13] - Impact of Jake’s faith on his business

[15:56] - Books on faith that influenced Jake

[20:53] - Definition of success

[21:37] - #1 daily habit

[22:20] - Traits of a great leader

[23:00] - Best advice Jake received and gave

[25:09] - How Jake invests in himself

[28:18] - Jake’s legacy

[29:40] - Encouragement to struggling basketball team

[34:44] - Jake’s apparel business

[36:24] - The F6 Secrets of Relationships

[38:47] - Book recommendations

[43:02] - Podcast recommendations

[46:11] - Wrap-up

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“All leadership starts with self-leadership. It is foundational to everything I’m about because unless you lead yourself, you don’t earn the right to lead others.”

“We know how many times in the Bible it says ‘do not be afraid,’ right? Fear is our biggest thing. And a lot of times, it’s fear of failure, but more so, it’s fear of what other people think. And fear will rob us of a fulfilling life if we allow it to.”

“Chase excellence, not ego.”

“You are your own worst accountability partner. If you quit, you’re telling everyone it’s a lie that you didn’t believe it.”

“Conflict is good for relationships. Conflicts allow us to connect and grow. And if there’s no conflict or discomfort, there’s usually no opportunity for growth.”

“Readers lead and leaders read.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/0I4upxn)
Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by Michael Easter (https://a.co/d/3X2zeai)
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/1jvzWAM)
Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://a.co/d/3J4uGxF)
Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff (https://a.co/d/b3ehUxy)
Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD and John Gottman PhD (https://a.co/d/hLsSfUj)

PODCASTS MENTIONED:

The Joe Rogan Experience ( https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk?si=SR48SEbPSneianOcF4Eyyg)
Plain English with Derek Thompson ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/id1594471023)
Pivot ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719)
Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549)
The Learner Lab Trevor Ragan ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learner-lab/id1452118587)
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/id1025326955)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks/

https://www.facebook.com/lifeisworthcompetingfor

Episode 250 Becoming a World Record Holder with Jenn Drummond

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

02/07/25 • 43 min

John talks with Jenn Drummond — World Record Holder as the first woman to conquer the 7 Second Summits, author of BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, host of the Seek Your Summit Podcast, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of seven. Jenn has climbed famous peaks like Ama Dablam in Nepal, Mount Kenya, Mount Logan, and Mount Tyree in Antarctica.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[00:29] - Jenn’s bio

[01:56] - How Jenn became a mountaineer

[08:22] - Hardest and most rewarding climbs for Jenn

[12:06] - What's involved in becoming a world-class mountaineer

[15:55] - Jenn’s workout regimen and training

[19:19] - Financial investment required for climbing expeditions

[20:55] - Sponsorships and brand partnerships to fund climbing expeditions

[22:19] - Jenn’s book: BreakProof

[23:41] - John’s book update

[25:33] - How Jenn builds her significant relationships

[27:24] - Jenn definition of success

[31:19] - #1 daily habit for Jenn

[32:08] - Traits of a great leader

[32:34] - Best advice Jenn ever received

[34:14] - Jenn’s biggest failing and lesson learned

[35:24] - NO’s are important

[37:41] - How Jenn invests in her growth

[39:02] - What Jenn does to create memories with her kids

[41:31] - Best way to connect with Jenn

[43:51] - Book recommendations

[45:08] - Closing remarks

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“I don’t get to choose when I die, but I sure get to choose how I live.”

“Big mountains take big teams. And so, if you have a big goal, a big family, or a big business to run, it takes a lot of people to make that happen.”

“Our calendar really is the truth-teller of what we value in our lives.”

“If you always do things right, you don’t learn a thing. You only learn when you fail.”

“I need to be kind to myself because that actually makes me stronger. The world’s hard enough—me being hard on myself isn’t going to help the situation at all.”

“No one remembers what the goal looks like. They remember the score of the game.”

“No’s are actually a good thing. Those no’s are so important because, first of all, a no almost always is not a forever no—it’s a no at the moment. And the other is that when they say no, that helps narrow the pool down for you. It gets you closer to knowing who your people are.”

“Not all crazy ideas are good, but all good ideas are a little bit crazy.”

“The more we can invest in ourselves, the more it gives us to invest in other people. You can’t give what you don’t have.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by R. Stephen Covey (https://a.co/d/iSg11cx)
The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason (https://a.co/d/bYaJHeP)
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (https://a.co/d/iDCBcb7)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://a.co/d/467iAdv)

PODCAST MENTIONED:

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett ( https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Text “Everest” to 33777 to get Jenn’s video of the Milky Way Galaxy going over Mt. Everest

https://jenndrummond.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/

https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.drummond.927

https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah

https://x.com/thejenndrummond

https://jenndrummond.com/podcast/

https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond

BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals (https://a.co/d/3mW7rn9)

CONNECT WITH JOHN

https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/

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Episode 248 Honest Answers with Lena Sisco (Part 1)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

01/24/25 • 50 min

John talks with Lena Sisco — former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer and U.S. Marine Corps Certified Interrogator, CEO and founder of Sector Intelligence Group and The Congruency Group, body language expert, TEDx presenter, international speaker, and entrepreneur. Lena is also the author of “You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth”, “Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers”, and “Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth.”

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] – Intro

[00:57] – Lena’s bio

[03:08] – What is dark psychology?

[04:52] – Red flags to watch out for in online dating profiles

[07:03] – Be wise as serpents, but gentle as doves

[08:39] – Lena’s journey from archaeology to naval intelligence

[11:15] – The value of detail-oriented minds

[15:52] – Lena’s experiences as an interrogator after 9/11

[22:23] – Lena’s approach to interrogation

[25:13] – Why she left the military

[27:15] – Sisco Method of Interviewing

[30:36] – Interrogations during her time at GITMO

[31:39] – A case where she missed an important detail

[33:42] – Being fully commissioned

[35:14] – Leaving the military and transitioning to entrepreneurship

[38:02] – Lena’s businesses

[38:25] – Her journey into writing

[46:51] – Lena’s book: Honest Answers

[49:06] – Understanding personality types in communication

[51:07] – The role of a great leader in creating the next leader

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“Be wise as serpents, but gentle as doves.”

“Details matter. Big ideas and big visions are great, but you’ve got to have people who know how to put them together. That’s where the details come into play.”

“It is so easy to go in, lose your cool, act with disrespect, yell, and squeak. A two-year-old can do that. But show me somebody who has the skill, the emotional intelligence, and the mental agility to use all of our tactics and traits—remain respectful, build that rapport, and let everything coming at you just flow right off of you.”

“The art of effective communication is how you sound. Body language, your tone of voice, and your personality—all of that plays a role.”

“Interrogation is just a conversation and a story. You have a conversation with an intent and an objective. You are communicating with another human being for a purpose.”

“Every possible thing that comes up that can create negative thoughts—you’ve got to get rid of it, work through it, and move past it.”

“When you’re writing nonfiction, you have to keep that person in mind that you’re writing to. But the easiest person to write to is your formerly stuck self, because you know that person intimately.”

“Negotiation starts with a mindset, and that mindset is critical to success and getting what you want because that’s what negotiation is.”

“I can do it when there’s nothing stopping me from doing anything. So why not?”

“If you know someone’s personality preferences, it’s going to make your communication so much more effective.”

“Your role as a leader is to create the next leader.”

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.sectorintell.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451/

https://www.instagram.com/lenasisco11/

https://x.com/lenasisco

https://www.facebook.com/lena.sisco

https://www.facebook.com/lenasiscoTCG

https://www.youtube.com/@therealinterrogationroom

"My Secret to Breaking Terrorists: Detecting Deception & Rapport" - TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j8iJHSCbY&t=63s

You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/1kQm5eg)

Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers (https://a.co/d/94OrIqW)

Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/9g5VBK5)

CONNECT WITH JOHN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vielkakw/

Instagram - https://www.instagram....

Episode 255 Train Your Voice for Success with Vielka (Part 2)

Relationships & Revenue Podcast

03/14/25 • 43 min

John continues his conversation with Vielka Kelly-Weiss. In this episode, Vielka shares valuable insights on voice training, overcoming vocal challenges, common vocal mistakes, health tips, and how to bring emotion to speaking and singing. She also explains her unique vocal training method, which helps people unlock the full potential of their voices. In Part 1, Vielka talked about her background and her journey from opera singing to teaching and coaching.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Intro

[01:34] - Speaking with enthusiasm and energy

[03:09] - Why people struggle to express emotions while speaking

[07:42] - How Vielka helps people bring emotion to their voices

[09:49] - Common mistakes that damage vocal health

[14:09] - How to project your voice without straining

[15:13] - Lesson John learned about voice projection and yelling

[16:32] - Importance of training & proper vocal care

[21:21] - Vielka’s ideal client

[25:05] - Why content creators and podcasters need voice training

[28:23] - Vielka’s upcoming book and online courses

[29:15] - The impact of Vielka’s business on her family life

[34:50] - Vielka’s definition of success

[35:50] - #1 daily habit

[36:46] - Best advice Vielka ever received

[37:57] - How Vielka creates memories with her family

[40:21] - Podcasts she listens to

[41:35] - Closing remarks

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“Your voice is part of you, and it’s how you’re going to express yourself.”

“You train your body to be strong, why wouldn’t you train your voice the same way?”

“You need to imagine yourself in a large room... you gotta talk to the person in the back of the room. That person has to hear you clearly.”

“Everybody needs a coach. And this is something that everyone trains in. You can train yourself to be more compelling, to know how to make eye contact with the camera, to be aware of what your face looks like, to think about really what your message is, and the mood and the moves and and bring your voice and your body to life in that way.”

“If you want to be a model, you have to retrain how you walk. If you want to use your voice optimally, you have to train how you speak.”

“If you’re losing your voice a lot, if you’re chronically hoarse, that’s a vocal red flag.”

“I can actually serve my clients better when those relationships at home are really more rock solid.”

“To laugh often and much... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — this is to succeed.”

PODCASTS MENTIONED:

A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek ( https://tinyurl.com/ABOOptimismPodcast)
On Purpose with Jay Shetty ( https://tinyurl.com/OnPurposePodcast)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.vielka.com/

https://www.instagram.com/vielka.nyc/

https://www.facebook.com/vielka.nyc

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDzJNXcl7v8eLPQDqvfkYWA

Voice with Vielka Podcast (https://www.vielka.com/podcast.html)

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