Are you tired of feeling lost in the job market? Want to land the job of your dreams?The college to career transition can be overwhelming, but it's crucial to have clarity on what success looks like for us in the future. Understanding our core skills and being able to effectively communicate them is key.Today's guest, Beth Hendler-Grunt, is a specialist in the college to career space. She's the founder and President of Next Great Step, and she’s here to share her innovative strategies and challenge us to think big about what's possible for ourselves. Get ready to learn how to make that big leap into the job market and achieve your career goals.Want to further your career or that of your new grad? Visit the1thing.com to find free resources to identify your core skills and set you apart from the competition.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: How parents can offer career support to their children without being overbearing Balancing passion and practicality in a career How graduates can convince employers to take a chance on them using sales techniques The step-by-step process of finding a career The habits students can take on for success Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at nextgreatstep.com Read: The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethhendlergrunt Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Loneliness is more than simply being alone.The quality, depth, and number of relationships you cultivate play a crucial role in living a fulfilling life. A supportive community and meaningful friendships are vital for a rich life experience, but also delicate.Eric Barker is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of “Plays Well With Others.” In this interview, he delves into the significance of forming meaningful relationships. Eric shares practical tips for strengthening relationships and encourages us to think about our network and build a community that aligns with our aspirations.If your goal is to improve the relationships in your life, visit the1thing.com for tips on how to reach your goals and align them with your values.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Debunking the common maxims of relationships What you can do to form more intentional relationships The dangers of loneliness and how to treat it Setting goals around relationship-building How to get better at detecting lies Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at ericbarker.org Follow Eric on Twitter: @bakadesuyo Read: Plays Well With Others Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Are you struggling to achieve your goals?Many people set goals, but find it difficult to actually make progress towards them — whether due to a lack of motivation, unclear priorities, or not having a plan in place to break down the goal into smaller, manageable steps. Without a clear plan and the right mindset, it can be easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of the progress we have made, leading to a feeling of frustration and disappointment. This is why it’s essential to have a clear plan in place and the right tools and mindset to make progress toward our goals and ultimately achieve them.Today's guest, Jay Papasan, co-author of The One Thing, shares powerful insights on how to zoom out and think about your long-term aspirations, and how to break down your goals and overcome roadblocks by forming habits and utilizing tools like our 4-1-1 and GPS. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community to help you achieve your goals.Whether you set new goals on January 1st or not, it’s never too late to start where you are. If you want to achieve your goals this year, visit the1thing.com to find information to keep you moving forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Building habits that naturally lead to your goal outcomes Blocking out time to reset your intentions and start fresh at any time Holding yourself accountable to your goals regularly Being intentional about your network, community, and environment Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Do you set big goals year after year only to find yourself falling short? If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, you’re going to have to change your approach to setting goals and how you go about executing them.Today's podcast focuses on goal setting for 2023. We have Mark Donohue, an experienced trainer and coach, on to discuss our approach to goal setting and the things you should do to reflect, cast a vision, evaluate your vision, understand your purpose, prioritize, stay in a productive space, and form a relationship with the goal you’ve created. We'll touch on the different tools and resources available to assist you in your journey and transform how you set and achieve your goals. By understanding the principles of goal setting and taking action on them, you can create an effective plan for reaching your goals in 2023. With an organized approach and the right tools and resources, you can make your dreams a reality. Start with the first step, take action, and don’t forget to measure and adjust your progress along the way. Now is the time to take control of your future and create a plan to reach your goals in 2023.We’re on a mission to support our community. If you want more information about our membership, visit the1thing.com/membership.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: The 3 P’s approach to goal-setting Allowing your purpose to change over time Using your values as a lens to decide your goals Focusing on the gain and growth instead of the goal The value of regular reflection toward hitting your goals Links & Tools from This Episode the1thing.com/membership Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com ***Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Goals are important when it comes to building wealth. And as we always say it’s crucial to form a relationship with your goals, it’s equally important that you form a relationship with your finances.Financial intimacy is a combination of emotional and intellectual intimacy, which allows people to separate facts from feelings when it comes to money and create a safe space for them to reframe and heal the challenges that impact their behavior. Financial intelligence is also important in understanding what actions to take and what order in which to do so.Hannah Koenig is a wealth business and leadership mentor for entrepreneurs, CEO, transformational facilitator, and speaker on the Forbes Coaches Council. Her mission is to close the wealth gap and help everyday leaders to be well-resourced. In 2017, she made the decision to learn everything there is to know about finances and wealth building. This was a difficult but empowering shift, allowing her to purchase a home and build a multiple six-figure business. Hannah encourages people to take away from this conversation the idea that they have immense financial power and that they can choose what they want in terms of financial success.Is it time to make your financial goals your ONE Thing? Visit the1thing.com to find free tools and resources to reach a higher level of success as an individual, team, or organization.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Closing the wealth gap The surprisingly simple truth behind building wealth Having a relationship with your finances The three facets of financial intimacy Advice for shifting your mindset around money Using a business as a tool for wealth Building financial habits for success Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at hannah-koenig.com Follow Hannah on Instagram: @iamhannahkoenig Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Having clarity on what you want is important. Having clarity on who you want to become is powerful.Knowing what you value most and leveraging your values to prioritize what you need to focus on keeps your actions and your choices aligned with your vision of who you want to become. This is true for a person, team, business, or brand.Michael Unbroken shares his incredible story and his gift for teaching others to face their fears and achieve big goals. He challenges us all to look in the mirror, acknowledge where we are, and push for bigger results.Without clarity on your values, you will never be able to make the right decisions. Visit the1thing.com/values to see our Core Values Deck and find the clarity you need to move forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Taking ownership over your actions and the direction of your future The iterative process of self-improvement Having a willingness to change and breaking out of your comfort zone Using your values to align your decision-making Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at thinkunbroken.com thinkunbrokenacademy.com Instagram: @michaelunbroken Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Have you had this experience: You’re imagining or envisioning some extraordinary possibilities for yourself or your business, firing on all cylinders, in a highly creative state of focused flow? But then something shifts, and you start focusing on all the wrong things — limitations, challenges, and obstacles that stand in your way.We all struggle with limiting beliefs. It’s a common roadblock for creative entrepreneurs looking to do something ambitious. But it doesn’t have to stop you.Deborah Peters has some valuable insights into how we can control our mindset and stay in that creative space. She offers actionable advice on how leaders, entrepreneurs, or driven individuals can both envision what they want and stay on the path to achieving it.If you want to get out of a cycle of limiting beliefs and start pushing your life forward, visit the1thing.com to get the coaching and support you need.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: Becoming aware of the self-talk and passive processing that drives your decision-making Using time blocking to create dedicated space for the things you want Why we shift from inspiration to grinding — and why we don’t have to Ways to get out of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk spirals Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at neimind.com Listen: The Deborah Peters Show Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Customers are evolving. Customer service and customer experience needs to evolve with it. Your business brand or your personal brand is enabled by your customers’ trust and confidence in that brand. And putting the customer first today requires greater speed and agility than ever before.Gabe Larson, Head of Marketing at Kustomer which has recently been acquired by Meta and host of the Customer Service Secrets podcast, shares what it means for him and his company to put the customer first in today’s market and how it can shift our mindset from viewing customer service as a cost and more as a revenue generator.Is customer service your ONE Thing? Visit the1thing.com and find out how to align your teams around your priorities to see results that move the business forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: The power and impact of customer confidence The core pillars of building a sustainable brand Using creative plagiarism outside of your field for inspiration The changing expectations of customer service Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more: kustomer.com Listen: Customer Service Secrets Connect with Gabe: linkedin.com/in/gabelarsen Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Dr. Richard Winters is a career physician out of the Mayo Clinic focusing on emergency medicine, having served as managing partner for the Democratic Physician Group, department chair of an emergency department, president of an 800-physician medical staff, and CEO and founder of a startup care organization.Dr. Richard has most recently grown into the role of a trainer, executive coach, and developer of future leaders. He dives into how he leverages the skills he’s seen in his career environment to help new and developing leaders sharpen their skills.We talk about what it means to create a shared reality, how to identify the fears and worries of your team, and how to infuse a shared vision of what success looks like.If you’re looking to up-level your leadership skills, visit the1thing.com to see our free resources, paid offerings, and more.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: The parallels between being a good physician and a good leader The importance of collaboration in good leaders Questioning best practices and assumptions Intentionally acknowledging your fears and doubts Creating a shared reality in the workplace Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at richardwinters.com Read: You're the Leader: Now What? Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

A major determinant of company culture comes down to how you value your people leaders — those who develop the talent within your company.Cheryl Desantis is the Chief People & Diversity Officer at the Smile Direct Club, a company disrupting the 120-year-old, $20 billion dollar orthodontics industry. She holds more than 20 years of experience in strategic people and organizational development. She enables the growth of a business through its team members, striving to maintain a strong company culture through values-based leadership.Her purpose is to inspire and empower courageous transformation in leaders to bring more empathy, love, and kindness to the world. Her new book “Steel Backbone, Soft Heart: How Heart-Centered Leadership Changes the Way You Live, Love & Lead” is out now. We discuss what it means to have a soft heart and a steel backbone, why human-centered leadership is a must for the future, and how to find the balance between productivity, profit, and purpose.If you want to be a strong leader, bringing a full sense of who you are to the table is essential. If you want to dive deeper into your own self-knowledge, visit the1thing.com/corevalues and pick up our Core Values Deck.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about: What attracted Cherly to people development and coaching Leading with courage The inspiration behind “Steel Backbone, Soft Heart” and what those things truly mean Reclaiming humanity in the workplace Turning empathy for your customer into empathy for your employees The ten principles of “Steel Backbone, Soft Heart” The courage of asking for feedback Finding and achieving balance in the workplace Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at cheryldesantis.com Read: Steel Backbone, Soft Heart Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cheryl-desantis-813259a/ Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75