Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck

I wanted to take a couple of minutes and share my thoughts on what Thom Singer and I spoke about on this weeks episode. I wanted to share some insights on trying new things and how it can potentially effect your life.  It's quite simple, putting yourself out there and trying new things can literally change your life over night. It can spark that new idea, it can lead you to finding your purpose, or even lead you to finding the love of your life. In this weeks Moment of Growth I break down WHAT it can do for you and HOW you can being.  I also want to let you guys know that I'll be taking a couple of weeks off from creating these Moments of Growth. Why? So I can try new things....create new content...and continue to develop my skills in order to serve you better.

Thom Singer is an in-demand Business Motivational Speaker who brings focus onto building influence, unlocking potential, and driving performance. Having presented as a keynote speaker and /or a master of ceremonies for over 850 events, he has developed and engaging and interactive style.  He brings a mix researched content with a real-world humor that makes your event the “Best Conference Ever”. Your audience doesn’t need another boring meeting or generic business keynote speaker. They need an experienced mix of ideas, story, and practical advice. Known as “the Conference Catalyst”, Thom Singer gets people to lean in and want to be part an active participant in the whole event.  He does no speak and run to the airport, but instead stays involved with your conference and gets to know your participants like no other speaker. Thom is a high-energy keynote speaker, expert in human engagement, researcher on career potential, and author who empowers leaders in top organizations to navigate change and grow their business. A veteran sales and marketing executive, Thom is the business motivational speaker and master of ceremonies that is regularly hired by the cutting edge companies and associations. He will help make your whole conference memorable and thought-provoking. Make sure to check out his podcast: Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do

Fear is a lesson we all have to embrace. Why is it that we are afraid? What are we really afraid of? What can we do to push through the fear and enjoy life for what it's meant to be? In this weeks Moment of Growth I share how I shift my focus in order to push through the fear and failure that we all tend to experience. Also - stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming up in the coming weeks!

Nick Tintle has spent his whole life playing and excelling in the sports world. He credits his success to his unmatched work ethic, and desire to improve himself on a daily basis. Training for Nick is not just about physical strength or speed and agility it has a lot to do with mental toughness. Nick is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he was a 4 year starter in lacrosse. He was named to the All-America team in 2007 and 2008. He was awarded the Turnbull Trophy which recognized him as the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2007. He was named captain in 2008. Nick is a member of the MLL 2016 Champions Denver Outlaws team as a midfielder.

Hurt People tend to hurt other people. The biggest problem with this is that a lot of us tend to try and help others who are hurting us, because we know what we've been through. But, that's not your job. It is your job to help yourself. It is your job to remove yourself from those situations. Whether it's a toxic relationship, a toxic workplace, or a toxic family. It is time to take back your power. In this weeks Moment of Growth I talk about how to take back your power.

Andre Young returns to the show to share his recent growth and how he's been able to evolve his business and his messaging to reach unimaginable heights! In this episode we break down his Leader 7 and how you're able to learn how to affectively lead ANYONE from ANY position. It doesn't matter if you're an entrepreneur, a manager, a CEO, or just a friend. We are all leaders. This episode is a game changer. Andre Young is a speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of You Evolving Now... A life-enrichment company enhancing work/life harmony and leadership on-site for Employees, Teams, and Students; allowing an EVOLUTION in their 4 P's: as People, Partners, Parents, and Professionals! EVOLVE with our various Services and Programs! You, your Employees, your Athletes and your Students have lives and dreams inside and outside of work and school... the more fulfilled they are in both... the better they will be with and for you!

Our heroes evolve and change throughout our lifetime. From our parents, professional athletes, and actors to mentors and people in our field. But, what's next? Who's the ultimate hero for us? In this weeks Moment of Growth I talk about just that.

Father, Entrepreneur, Producer, Song Writer, Published Author, and Musician.  All around rock star, Founder of Shining Sol Candle Company, Pete is proud of his roots here in Manassas and is generous with his time to support the business community. Pete Evick is a Virginia boy at heart with tight strong ties to his hometown of Manassas. He is a multitalented musician/producer who, in addition to playing guitar in the Bret Michaels Band, has also served as a co-songwriter, producer, mixer, and musical director for the group, and his own band, EVICK. A man with a true entrepreneurial spirit, he pursues his own projects, which have included the conception of an all-digital record company called Potomac Records which has been turned over to his close high-school friend, Mike Bailey, and a new environmentally conscious candle company also based in Virginia called Shining Sol Candle Company. Pete is also a published Author, his book "The Moments That Make Us" can be found on Amazon or can be purchased in their retail store (Center Street Manassas).   Although Pete is an award-winning producer, his biggest role in life remains that of being the best father he can to his two boys.

You are meant to fail. That project, that relationship, that business...they were meant to fail. We are told to believe that failure is the end, but it's just the beginning. In this weeks Moment of Growth I talk about what it means to embrace failure and shift your perspective on failing.

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work written up in a medical journal, been the subject of a “The Talk of the Town” piece in The New Yorker magazine, and been an answer on the game show Jeopardy! She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies and Better Than Before. Her book The Happiness Project has sold more than one million copies, been published in more than thirty languages, and spent more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list, including at #1. In her books, she draws from cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from popular culture, and her own experiences to explore how we can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.