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“People do not buy your product, your services, or your ideas as much as they buy your energy.” -Simon Ong We talk about energy all the time, or as the kids say, “it’s giving...” As an international keynote speaker, bestselling author of Energize and award-winning coach, Simon Ong is the energy expert you need in your life. In this episode, Simon and Erin discuss what it means to be a go-giver instead of a go-getter, doing what makes you feel alive, and selling you to you. If you’re going to listen to any episode about energy, make it this one. More about Simon Ong: To ignite people's imagination of what is truly possible so that they can live a life of meaning, purpose and fulfilment—this is Simon’s “it.” Everything that Simon Alexander Ong does is built around inspiring people to see their world differently and igniting their imagination of what is truly possible so that they can unleash their deepest potential.  From a young age, Simon has always been curious about learning and exploring the areas of personal fulfilment, human potential and organizational success. This curiosity was accelerated following his departure from the financial industry, in which he began his career in following graduation from the London School of Economics. Studying the mindset and habits of successful leaders and organizations, Simon enjoys distilling his insights into lessons that can be easily understood and codifying the key principles that have had the biggest impact.  He shares his insights, lessons and wisdom with all who are committed to upgrading their life and business to that next level. He speaks at international events, conferences and corporate events that have included those organized by Google, London School Of Economics, Barclays UK, The Institute Of Directors, Virgin, O2, Salesforce, 10 Downing Street, Natwest, Enterprise Nation and Microsoft. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode resonated with you, please consider writing a review. It would mean so much. Also, share this episode with somebody who you know is struggling, who needs abundance in their life right now.  Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook. ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Connect with Simon Ong: ·       Simon’s LinkedIn ·       Simon’s website ·       Simon’s book, Energize ·       Simon’s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Self-worth isn’t just a fun phrase to throw around, it’s a way of being. In this episode, Erin gives you her go-to six steps for living in abundance rather than in scarcity. If you’ve been focusing on the negative lately, this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode resonated with you, please consider writing a review. It would mean so much. Also, share this episode with somebody who you know is struggling, who needs abundance in their life right now.   Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

You know that feeling when something just feels right and there’s no other way to explain it? It’s almost like your mind and your body say, “Ahhh yes. Finally! This is it.” That’s how Paula Jane Newman felt when she experienced meditation for the first time. The rest is history! Erin and Paula Jane talk about everything from what it means to develop a meditation practice to how humor can really be the best medicine. If you’re looking for a remedy for the everyday stress that creeps up and a few deep belly laughs along the way – this is the episode for you. More about Paula Jane Newman: British Paula is known as the “Real Deal.” She couldn’t be fake if an Oscar depended on it. As a comedian and trained theater actress in Los Angeles, Paula initiated the first Carnegie Mellon West Coast showcase. She was quickly cast in the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, but sustained a repetitive strain injury doing office work and investigated meditation to deal with living in chronic physical pain.  Paula investigated methods outside of opioids to deal with pain and studied over 6,500 hours to become a recognized Vedic Meditation teacher and the founder of Aware Meditation – a non-profit to help others gain healing with meditation and leap off the pain medication cycle. She has worked in over 60 TV projects, film projects, and video games. She’s performed stand-up internationally including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sydney Comedy Club, and Happy Endings Sydney.  ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Complete Gabby Bernstein’s Positive Energy Meditation. Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Paula Jane Newman: ·       Paula Jane’s LinkedIn ·       Paula Jane’s Instagram ·       Paula Jane’s linktree P    Paula Jane's website   Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

It’s high time we talk about periods, perimenopause, and menopause on The improve it! Pod… And who better to do it with than Selene Yeager: Owner of FitChick, Ink, Content Creator for Feisty Menopause, and Host of Hit Play Not Pause podcast. Selene has made it her mission to live what she writes as a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, PN-1 certified nutrition coach, elite bike racer, and former All-American Ironman triathlete.  We know…what does she do in her spare time?! This episode covers everything from the “mystery” that menopause seems to be in the medical field to why women need to lift weights, like yesterday. If you’re looking to get comfortable talking about menopause, this is the episode for you. More about Selene Yeager: As a best-selling professional health and fitness writer Selene has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Her work has appeared in numerous media including Details, Shape, O, the Oprah Magazine, Men’s Health, Women's Health, Marie Claire, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Runner’s World, and Cosmopolitan.  Above all, she aims to make the science of training and sports nutrition easily digestible and applicable. She writes to inspire others to do more than they think they can...because they can. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend who you know is going through the ‘pause (perimenopause or menopause). Spread that love and awareness!  Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Selene Yeager: ·       Selene’s podcast, Hit Play Not Pause ·       Selene’s LinkedIn ·       Selene’s Instagram ·       Selene’s website Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

When s*** hits the fan, it’s hard to stop and think, “Wow I better do this meditation right now.” Taking proactive care of ourselves is not an easy feat—but it’s essential to have a bank of techniques to pull from so that you don’t have to use any brain power that you don’t have when the anxiety hits. Erin has gone to depths of burnout and back to realize that she needed a bank to pull from. In this episode, you’ll learn Erin’s ten-step mental health checklist that you can customize for all that you need. Here’s to proactive self-care! ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode moved you, please pass it on to a friend, a colleague, or someone you haven’t spoken with in a while or consider leaving us a review on iTunes so we can continue to create content that serves you. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone—we're in this uphill climb together (forever). Show Links: ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

The way you wake up is the way your day goes, unless you do something about it. Whether it’s in a furry, in a funk, or in fervor for life—it will continue to run through your day like a leaky sink you don’t have time to fix. Hospitality expert and women’s health advocate Mandi Graziano has come to this realization, and has insight to share with you that will change how you view your emotional and physical cycles in any given day. In this episode, Erin and Mandi talk about befriending your anxiety and give you tangible tips for honoring what you have always known you need. More about Mandi Graziano: Mandi Graziano has been in the hospitality business for more than 20 years and is a contract negotiator for her global client base. Having worked in leadership roles, catering, and sales & operations for Marriott, Starwood, Hard Rock Hotels and Caesars Entertainment—Mandi is an expert in all things hospitality. She’s earned several (and we mean several) awards including: Chairman’s Club, President’s Club, Top Producer, and Salesperson of the Year.  Her award-winning book Sales Tales hit the charts as Amazon's number one bestseller, new release, and bestseller in travel and tourism in 2021. Mandi founded the FaceTime Coaching Company in 2007, where she helps individuals and companies be better salespeople through her high energy and custom coaching sessions. Today, Mandi teaches site selection and contract negotiation at the San Diego State University Hospitality and Tourism management program and is on the board for the California Hotel Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation.  ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: 1) Take one of the methods that Mandi gave us in today's show and put it into motion for your own life.  2) If this episode moved you, please pass it on to a friend, a colleague, or someone you haven’t spoken with in a while or consider leaving us a review on iTunes so we can continue to create content that serves you. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone—we're in this uphill climb together (forever).  Show Links: ·       Dr. Alessandra Wall’s LinkedIn ·       Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! ·       Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! ·       Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  ·       Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Mandi Graziano: ·       Mandi’s LinkedIn ·       Mandi’s Instagram ·       Mandi’s website Connect with Erin Diehl: ·       @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter ·       Erin’s LinkedIn ·       improve it! TikTok ·       Improve it! Instagram ·       Improve it! Facebook ·       improve it! website ·       Book a Laugh Break ·       Book a Workshop ·       Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Have you ever experienced a regular ole Tuesday where sending an email feels arduous? Picking up a phone call feels like a side gig? Sharing about your day at the dinner table feels as stressful as an open mic night? You’re not alone. Burnout—as we know it—comes in as many forms as it can sneak itself into. In this episode, Erin shares her most recent experience with burnout while in recovery from a concussion and shares with you the ten tips she uses daily to keep her fire burning, and not the other way around. If you’re looking for tangible strategies to have your own back (especially when you’re busy), this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode moved you, please pass it on to a friend, a colleague, or someone you haven’t spoken with in a while or consider leaving us a review on iTunes so we can continue to create content that serves you. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone—we're in this uphill climb together (forever). Show Links: Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Erin’s LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Are you the type of person who thinks about your life’s purpose all day, every day or someone who goes with the flow? Either way, Erin speaks with Jade Simmons about purpose in a light you’ve never thought of before – and concrete, non-intimidating strategies you can use to discover yours. From what it means to “learn as you go” to how presence shrinks and grows with you, this is a conversation worth listening to on repeat. More about Jade Simmons: Jade Simmons repeatedly defies expectations, delivering riveting experiences combining passion and innovation at every turn. No stranger to pushing boundaries to see bold results, this concert pianist turned world changer is brought in by the likes of the world’s most powerful corporations and institutions to redefine purpose, inspire seismic shifts in mindset, and activate audiences to go out and instantly start living more consequential lives of impact. Jade has built a one-of-a-kind career garnering diverse recognition from unlikely places. She plays renowned halls, including the White House and the US Supreme Court, and her genre-bending concert adventures that span Rachmaninoff to Rap attract diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For her work on and away from the stage, Essence magazine featured Jade alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as part of their Style & Substance List. As one of the rare classical artists invited to perform at the taste-making South by Southwest Festival, her show was ultimately branded one of the “Best of SXSW 2014.” Her critically acclaimed podcast Decomposed with American Public Media has garnered accolades from BBC America, Esquire, and Time Magazine. She most recently (and most boldly) lived out her directive to become the biggest, boldest, most impactful version of herself possible by running as an Independent Candidate for President of the United States in the 2020 election. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: As Jade mentioned, interview the people who love you. If you are questioning your purpose and how that relates to your presence here on this earth, start by asking the people who know you the most.   Show Links: Jade’s book, Purpose The Remix Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Erin’s LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

You know how the universe has that way of slapping you in the face when you least expect it? Erin is here to tell her most recent wake-up call that all started when she jumped off of a 40-foot cliff in Costa Rica. Oh yeah, you’re in for a treat. From this leap of faith that ended in something not so cute, Erin realized that she was being called to experience a deeper level of presence in her everyday life, and to teach others how to do the same. If you’re looking for a 5-step method to becoming more present and less helllloooo is anybody home, then this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode served you, please pass it on to a friend, a colleague, or someone you haven’t spoken with in a while. Let’s join forces in becoming more present, one day at a time. Show Links: Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Erin’s LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Want to know what Christopher Walken’s favorite podcast is? You’re in for a treat. In today’s episode, Erin talks with impressionist and comedian Nick Smeriglio about his journey from corporate to comedy, how posting his impression of Sebastian Maniscalco on TikTok led to a phone call from Jimmy Kimmel, and the realization he came to about letting go of other people’s opinions. If you’re looking for some inspiration on taking that leap—whatever it is for you—this is the episode to listen to. More about Nick Smeriglio: Nick’s career has taken off since his TikTok impression of Sebastian Maniscalco blew up the internet in September of 2020. He earned reviews from Maniscalco himself plus invaluable screen time when the fellow Arlington Heights native spotted Nick's video on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. In October 2021, Nick packed up, moved to New York, and started doing comedy at East Coast Comedy Clubs. Today, Nick is a comedian, impressionist, actor, digital content creator, and cast member on "I Mostly Blame Myself.” ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Leave a review for us on iTunes so we can continue to bring hilarious guests on like Nick, screenshot it and send Erin an email at info@learntoimprove it.com. She'll send you a personalized video back as a thank you. Thanks so much for listening. Show Links: Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!  Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Nick Smeriglio: Nick’s Instagram Nick’s TikTok Nick’s website: https://www.nickysmigs.com/ Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter  Erin’s LinkedIn  improve it! TikTok  Improve it! Instagram  Improve it! Facebook  improve it! website  Book a Laugh Break  Book a Workshop  Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click  here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)