The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

“A thought leader is someone who doesn’t copy the crowd. They’re not a cover band. They’re someone who creates original music.” Stories that captivate audiences and capture their attention are exciting, inspiring, and entertaining. But getting in front of people and telling stories doesn’t make a person a thought leader. Since a true thought leader can change people’s lives forever, today’s episode is about the important differences between influencers and thought leaders that make that possible. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.  

“Building a business and life that you love and building a business that fully supports the life that you want to live.” In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Richard Robbins, the founder of Richard Robbins International, a renowned training and coaching company for residential real estate professionals. His journey from real estate brokerage to building a globally recognized brand offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to establish their own powerful personal brand. Richard Robbins is an industry luminary and visionary, known for his expertise in personal branding and business development. With a foundation in real estate, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Richard Robbins International, a globally recognized training and coaching company that empowers real estate professionals to achieve extraordinary results. His philosophy centers around the importance of courage, authenticity, and unwavering dedication to one's chosen path. Expert action steps: Focus on the future. Be mentally prepared. Decide what three things I am going to do today that will move the needle in my business or move the needle in my life, and then make sure that no matter how high the water is, you get those three things done. To check out Robbins’ work, click here. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“How to build a deeper, more powerful connection with your customers and potential customers. How to enhance the speed of trust….We’re living in the era where people want to know you, they want to connect with you and they want to feel your authenticity.” The AI era is here for sure and everyone is at least curious about how it can help them grow their business. But we’re also living in an era where people are desperate for authentic human connection. AI can help streamline some of your processes but it can’t build trust or make people fall in love with your company. Today’s episode will help the CEO keep their focus on what matters most. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.  

“There was an integrity in our life, there is an experience of enoughness, no matter how much money we have or don't have, there is an experience of wholeness, sufficiency, and really knowing who we are.” In this episode, we are joined by Lynne Twist, a renowned advocate for social change and author of "The Soul of Money." She shares her remarkable journey as a "pro activist" and her lifelong dedication to ending world hunger. She explores the transformative power of sufficiency, the connection between our financial lives and our souls, and her work with indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest through the Pachamama Alliance. Lynne Twist is truly an example of what a global thought leader looks like. She's using her thought leadership to make a massive impact in the world and to inspire other people to use their thought leadership to create success for themselves while making the world a bigger and better place. Join us as we delve into Lynne's inspiring insights and stories, and discover how we can awaken our unlimited talents and treasures for a more harmonious world. Be connected with Lynne Twist by visiting her website soulofmoney.org or pachamama.org. Support her book, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources and Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself, available on Amazon or in any of your local bookstores. Also, Lynne is doing a series of courses Sophia Circle for women from October 2023 to March 2024. Don’t miss out! Expert action steps: Listen to what breaks your heart and what makes your heart sing. Those two things will help you discover your calling. Live in the profound experience of gratitude. Be grateful for everything. Talk about language. What you love. Talk about what you love and use the words, “I love” wherever it applies. It deepens your capacity for love. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“Without freedom we can’t have free expression, we can’t have free enterprise.” “The only condition necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to stand by and do nothing.” There was a time when we would save our political opinions and debates for the right environment and crowd. But with politicians of late asserting so much control over our lives and boldly threatening to take away ever more freedoms, we can’t avoid talking politics. Infact, the power of your voice is desperately needed on the front lines of what is clearly a battle between good over evil. Today’s episode is calling on all entrepreneurs to join the battle. Protect your freedom, free speech and free enterprise. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“You don't navigate from where you're getting to, you navigate from where you're coming from with honor and integrity and joy and love in everything you do, and you see where it takes you. You don't know where you're going to end up, but it will take you where that stuff should take you.” Today's guest, Anurag Gupta, is an entrepreneur and advocate for personal and professional growth. Originally from India, he overcame challenges as an immigrant in Canada and found unexpected success in photography. This led him to prioritize creating positive work environments and helping others thrive. His journey brought him to Landmark programs where he discovered his passion for empowering people. Now, he aims to revolutionize education, living spaces, business models, and wellness through innovative prototypes and paradigms. Join us as we explore the importance of serving people and the planet while discussing innovative ideas such as cryptocurrency and the democratization of finances. Get ready for a stimulating discussion that will inspire you to reconsider the way we approach business and transformation. Let's dive in! Expert action steps: Clean up your physical and digital space. Prepare and invest in personal growth. Shift to a service-oriented mindset. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“A CEO needs to put himself or herself right at the centre of the company’s business with a powerful thought leader brand." This week's nugget goes out to the founders and CEOs. Your authentic, personal brand can help you scale your business in a powerful way. Your story, your messaging, and this strategy are all you and your company need to go from $10 million to $100 million. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“The thing that I’ve seen from those that are the most persuasive, are those that are sharing the most knowledge and giving the most insight and helping folks. People want to be connected to that, people want to be near that, people want to learn, they want to receive value.” Jacquline Samira is the founder and CEO of a 100 Million dollar tech company. Howdy connects tech talents from around the world with US tech companies. Jacqueline leveraged her sales background and powerful people skills to help her grow Howdy. But her journey wasn’t an easy one. Three years ago, Jacqueline was 39 weeks pregnant and broke. Tune in to this week's episode to learn the skills she used to turn her business into a huge success. Expert action steps: You’ve gotta nail it before you scale it. You need to inspect what you expect. Lead by example. Time is the killer of all deals. Follow up sooner than later. LinkedIn @jacquelinesamira Other socials @howdyjacqueline https://www.howdy.com/ Also in this episode: Stefan Arnio’s The Close: Seven Level Selling Robert Cialdini’s Influence Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You've got to keep your connection to the goal. Talking about it, writing about it, obsessing about it." It happens to the best of us. You set a goal and you’re so motivated, you’re certain you’ll never give up. But soon you start wavering until you’ve all but forgotten what you were doing. Today‘s nugget is the secret behind staying crystal clear on the purpose you discovered that you know leads to your better self. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“There is a way for you to make more money, have more impact, and gain market share more in the next 2 years than in the previous 10, but you have to have your head on straight, you need to have people in your head that will remind you until it’s so.” “The people don’t realize that success is a series of failures, and most people quit before they get to the vision” - Marc Von Musser Joining us as a returning guest speaker is Marc Von Musser, who will provide valuable insights. We'll explore three key points to help you survive and thrive in any difficult situation. Throughout the episode, we'll share inspiring examples of those who have thrived in tough times. Join us as we equip you with the tools and mindset to turn adversity into opportunity. Let's unleash your potential and make the most out of any storm that comes your way. Expert action steps: Decide. If you don’t decide to win you’re deciding to lose, so you need to decide to win. Decide how you’re gonna win. Get your beliefs and mindset in alignment. Get yourself a coach, get yourself somebody that’s in your ear, plug into a community that supports you, and choose to win. To learn more about Marc Von Musser,  go to https://www.clientsondemand.com/team/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.