The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

“The moment you break trust, the relationship shifts forever.”  Trust is the foundation of every lasting business relationship. Without it, deals collapse, teams fracture, and customers drift to competitors. In today’s world, where people are bombarded by noise and empty promises, credibility has become the most valuable currency an entrepreneur can hold.  This conversation reveals how trust can be built, protected, and scaled. Steve shares stories of how leaders who prioritize transparency, integrity, and follow-through don’t just gain loyal clients—they attract talent and opportunity that money can’t buy. His insights highlight that building trust isn’t a marketing trick; it’s a discipline that pays compound interest.  Steve, a seasoned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and leadership strategist, has advised companies across industries on how to grow sustainably by building trust into their culture. His work continues to influence how leaders approach sales, branding, and team-building in high-stakes environments.  Expert action steps:  1. Lead with transparency — share openly, even when it’s uncomfortable.  2. Deliver consistency — keep promises, big and small.  3. Protect your integrity — never sacrifice trust for short-term gains.  Learn more & connect:  MissionDrivenAdvisor.com   Music/Album - From Pain to Purpose  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“The single greatest thing that you as a heart-driven man can do is show your prospect that you care.”  Objections in sales often look like excuses—money, time, or the need for approval. But beneath the surface, they all point to the same hidden driver: fear. Prospects hesitate not because of what they say, but because of what they feel.  This episode reveals how objections really work and why most attempts to overcome them fail. Instead of battling in the head, the real breakthrough comes when the conversation shifts into the heart. The difference can decide whether a deal stalls or moves forward.  Walk away with a fresh way of seeing objections, a sharper understanding of what’s really being asked, and a practical framework to handle the toughest pushbacks.  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“Your thoughts drive your biology.”  True health isn’t built in a pill bottle — it starts with the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the thoughts you think. Today’s insights spotlight the root causes of autoimmune disease, why children are getting sicker younger, and how everyday toxins are quietly breaking down human health. The way forward? Listen to your body, screen early, and get upstream before symptoms become disease.  Dr. Ann Shippy shares her journey from IBM engineer to MD after chronic illness forced her to rethink medicine. Her functional approach blends traditional and environmental medicine to uncover root causes, especially for autoimmune and fertility challenges. From gut health to mitochondria, she shows how treating the whole body yields radical results. She’s now focused on changing the health of future generations—before conception even begins.  Dr. Shippy is a medical doctor and functional medicine practitioner. She’s the author of The Preconception Revolution. With 20 years of experience helping patients reverse autoimmune conditions and optimize fertility, her mission is to help men and women create the healthiest possible next generation.  Expert action steps:  Prioritize sleep above all else — it’s the #1 factor in longevity and recovery.  Eat your vegetables. Nutritional foundation comes before peptides and stem cells.  Monitor your internal dialogue. Your thoughts directly influence your physical health.  Learn more & connect:  https://annshippymd.com/  Book: The Preconception Revolution  https://a.co/d/8R9nGwb  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“Being brave enough to suck at sales for the next month, two months, three months, six months, year, is what’s gonna have your business go from tragic to magic in the most uncommon of hours.”  Stepping into something new isn’t about instant mastery—it’s about embracing the messy, awkward, and uncomfortable first stages of learning. Growth happens when you push past the safety of what you know, take on challenges that stretch your skills, and keep showing up despite early failures. Progress is built on consistency, courage, and the willingness to look bad before you get good.  This is the power of “being brave enough to suck at something new,” especially when it comes to sales. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or thought leader, avoiding the discomfort of new skills keeps you stuck on the same plateau. By committing to imperfect action, embracing the “suck,” and building momentum, you can go from struggling to closing deals with confidence and mastery.  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“The prerequisite for bravery is loyalty”  True loyalty isn’t just a feeling—it’s an unshakable commitment to stand beside those you care about, even when it puts you in harm’s way. Loyalty precedes bravery; without it, courage is hollow. When loyalty is your compass, you act not for applause, but because your word and your bond demand it.  Salman Sima embodies this truth. Having endured arrest, torture, and exile for defending friends and freedom in Iran, he’s never stopped fighting for liberty—whether on the streets of Tehran, in front of the UN, or here in Canada. His story shows that loyalty isn’t situational; it’s a lifelong vow.  Salman Sima is an Iranian-Canadian human rights activist and former political prisoner. A survivor of solitary confinement and brutal torture, he continues to lead campaigns against the Iranian regime, advocate for political unity, and speak globally on the price—and necessity—of freedom. Learn more & connect: @realsalmansima Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“In your business, you are inside the bottle. That’s why you can’t read the label.”  Getting out of “unflow” starts with one critical shift: stop trying to do it all alone. The path from stuck to success isn’t paved with solo hustle—it’s built with belief, encouragement, and community. You can’t read the label from inside the bottle, which is why getting help from people who see your blind spots is the key to making smart moves in your business and your life. The people around you determine how fast and far you go. This Nugget drops wisdom from Mark von Musser and a reminder that the “people game” is the only game that matters. When you surround yourself with aligned encouragers—those who call out your blind spots, believe in your mission, and challenge your growth—you unlock momentum and move with power. Flow requires fuel, and that fuel is other people. Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“The thrill can last forever, it just needs a little help.”  Most couples aren’t struggling because of lack of love—they’re struggling because of unmet expectations, unspoken wounds, and the myth that good relationships should feel effortless. The truth is: thrill fades unless you create it. Passion, connection, and great sex don’t disappear over time—they disappear when you stop doing the things that made them possible.  Dr. Fraser breaks down why suffering in love isn’t caused by what happens to us—but by how we resist it. Drawing on Buddhist psychology, real-world sex therapy, and her trademark no-BS style, she shares how to reignite thrill, deepen intimacy, and recover sensuality—even after decades of distance. She’s bold, brilliant, and brutally honest.  Dr. Cheryl Fraser is a psychologist, sex therapist, and author of Buddha’s Bedroom. She leads immersive programs for couples and teaches the passion triangle: intimacy, thrill, and sensuality.  Expert action steps:  1. Reignite Thrill: Surprise your partner regularly—schedule wooing just like you schedule meetings.  2. Prioritize Sex: Treat sex like the gym. Don’t wait until you feel like it—create the conditions that help you want it.  3. Master Communication: Learn how to fight fair, repair, and deeply understand your partner’s perspective—especially when you disagree.  Learn more & connect:  Book: Buddha’s Bedroom by Dr. Cheryl Fraser  https://a.co/d/48dKK67  🔥 Reboot Your Relationship in Just 10 Days  — Join Dr. Cheryl’s FREE Starter Course Now!  👉 Claim My Spot Now  Dr. Cheryl Fraser | Psychologist, Sex Therapist, and author of Buddha’s Bedroom | Creator of Become Passion – Create Love that Lasts a Lifetime – An online program for Couples. Email: hello@drcherylfraser.com  Website: www.drcherylfraser.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/drcherylfraser  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drcherylfraser  Book: Buddha’s Bedroom  Take the Passion Quiz and Rate your Relationship: https://drcherylfraser.com/quiz/  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“I’ve never felt so much love, so much faith, so much belief for me as a human being.”  The fastest way to grow is to surround yourself with people who believe in your potential. A powerful peer group raises your standards, stretches your vision, and holds you accountable to your greatness. True transformation doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s forged in connection, challenge, and commitment.  Speaking at the Transformational Leadership Council pushed every button. Fear, faith, and full expression collided in a room of the world’s most elite transformational leaders. Sharing my wisdom wasn’t the hard part—trusting I belonged in the room was. And when I did, I walked out with not just new insights but new allies.  Jack Canfield’s TLC is more than a council—it’s a calibration point for what’s possible. Being there reminded me why community is everything. If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far—and live a life that matters—you go with others. And that’s the business model I’m building every day.  Lean more & connect:  https://transformationalleadershipcouncil.com/  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“When you have a team that talks to only people who can buy, usually their close rate increases 80 to 100%. And then the back end, you’re able to kind of feed that data back into your marketing… 28% on average reduction over the course of 90 to 120 days in your lead cost.”  Wasting time on calls with buyers who can’t buy isn’t just bad for business—it’s demoralizing. But what if you could know exactly who’s qualified before they ever hit your calendar? And what if that same process made things better for your buyers, too?  SimpleCheck lets you pre-qualify leads using soft credit data, so your sales team only talks to people who can afford to say yes—while everyone else gets routed to free content or lower-commitment offers that match their needs. Buyers avoid the shame of overreaching or being pitched things they can’t afford. Sellers get higher close rates and lower ad costs. Everyone wins.  Hunter Hensley is the co-founder of SimpleCheck, a tech platform that brings transparency and empathy to the sales process. His work empowers businesses to serve better, sell smarter, and build real trust from the first click to the final close.  Expert action steps:  1. Know Yourself – Clarify your identity, strengths, and gifts so you can operate from a place of authenticity and service.  2. Prioritize Your Life Outside Business – Protect time for family and personal growth; business will always demand more.  3. Understand Legal Compliance – Know your industry’s laws and avoid costly legal mistakes. This includes things like adverse action notices and FCRA/GDPR compliance.  Learn more & connect:  https://getsimplecheck.com  Also in this episode:  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“You will grow more by helping the people in your tribe.”  Confidence doesn’t begin with how others see you—it begins with how you decide to see yourself. Insecurity, fear, and self-doubt may be part of the human experience, but they don’t have to define your leadership. The path to powerful presence starts with internal clarity: vision, values, and daily actions that reflect who you really are.  Jaclyn Strominger built her leadership style from a painful, personal origin—years of feeling “painfully insecure” and overlooked. But instead of folding, she turned inward, found her voice, and teaches others to lead with heart and mission. Her energy, she says, is now her superpower. “The vibe attracts your tribe.”  Jaclyn Strominger is a leadership coach, speaker, and co-author of Charting True North, a workbook to help leaders clarify vision and purpose. She works with companies between 5 and 50 employees, guiding them to lead with purpose, emotional intelligence, and contagious confidence.  Expert action steps:  Write out your vision statement.    Make sure you have your top six key values that you want to live by and have your company and your team live by.    Look at your calendar every day and put on your calendar all the things that matter. That includes your family, working out, make sure that there’s time in there for you.   Learn more & connect:  https://jaclynstrominger.com/  Book: Charting True North: The CEO's Guide to Authentistic Leadership  https://a.co/d/asWLFbW Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.