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Meditation Made Simple: Building Resilience and Embracing Your Busy Mind w/ Light Watkins

What if meditation wasn’t about battling your busy mind but learning how to work with it? In this episode of Resonate, I sit down with Light Watkins — Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author, & Mindfulness Expert - to uncover how meditation can help us move from reactivity to responsiveness, unlock creativity, and build resilience in the face of daily pressures.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why negative thoughts during meditation are actually a sign of progress, not failure.How to shift from discomfort to delight in your practice.The difference between reacting and responding—and why it matters.Practical ways to make meditation sustainable and enjoyable.How cultivating stillness leads to more adaptability, presence, and creativity in everyday life.Whether you’ve tried meditation before and struggled, or you’re curious to explore it for the first time, this conversation offers accessible insights to help you make meditation part of your daily rhythm.📍 Light’s Resources & Mentions:Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Tryinglightwatkins.com Podcast - The Light Watkins Showhttps://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins 💌 Your 3-part free masterclass is here: How to Craft an Inspiring & Impactful Presentation PS: Find more speaking & storytelling tips on Instagram & LinkedIn👉 Check out episodes featuring past guests:Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Eben Alexander, Sarah Baldwin, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dan Millman, Bruce Lipton, Anna the Anxiety Coach, Kristen Butler, and more!🎵 Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN 🎙 Hosted by Shannon Jenkins | @shannonjenkins.co

Stop “Networking.” Start Building Friendships That Lead to Success #153

What if the biggest factor holding you back from promotions, partnerships, or opportunities isn’t your talent… but your connections?In this solo episode of RESONATE, I break down why traditional “networking” feels fake, forced, and awkward, and how to completely reframe it into something authentic, generous, and deeply human.Through personal stories, practical frameworks, and lessons from one of the world’s classic books on connection (Never Eat Alone), Shannon shares how to move beyond transactional interactions and start cultivating friendships that transform your career and your life.Whether you’re a professional dreading the next networking event, an entrepreneur who knows relationships are the key to growth, or a leader looking to expand your influence, this episode will help you rethink networking for good.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why networking fails when it’s transactional—and what to do insteadA simple mindset shift to prioritize quality over quantity of connectionsHow to steer small talk into meaningful conversation without being awkwardThe unsexy (but powerful) system for staying in touch with people who matter mostThe art of generosity and how to share value that makes people remember you📍 Resources & Mentions:Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziCharisma on Command (Charlie Houpert)Follow Shannon on LinkedIn & Instagram for regular communication and leadership insights🎧 Explore past episodes with thought-leaders including Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Sarah Baldwin, Nicole Vignola, Megan Dalla Camina, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and more.

Self-Doubt, Imposter Syndrome & Confident Leadership: The Inner Shift That Builds True Confidence w/ Shadé Zahrai [EP#152]

The most confident are not the loudest in the room.In this powerful conversation, Shannon sits down with award-winning leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and behavioral researcher Shadé Zahrai to explore the deeper roots of imposter syndrome—and how to build the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to shout.Together, they unpack what real self-trust looks like, why even high performers still second-guess themselves, and the four psychological shifts that can help you lead with clarity, calm, and quiet authority.This episode is an invitation to stop over-questioning yourself, and start building the inner foundation that makes you the kind of leader people choose to follow.✨ You’ll learn:Why the confidence-competence loop keeps so many leaders stuckThe 4 pillars of self-trust—and how to strengthen each oneHow to lead with confidence (without needing to “feel” confident first)The surprising science behind imposter syndromeWhy fixing your “weaknesses” might be slowing you downHow to stop second-guessing and start showing up fullyShadés Resources & Mentions:NewsletterYoutube💌 Your 3-part free masterclass is here: How to Craft an Inspiring & Impactful Presentation PS: Find more speaking & storytelling tips on Instagram & LinkedIn👉 Check out episodes featuring past guests:Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Eben Alexander, Sarah Baldwin, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dan Millman, Bruce Lipton, Anna the Anxiety Coach, Kristen Butler, and more!🎵 Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN 🎙 Hosted by Shannon Jenkins | @shannonjenkins.co

A 42-Minute Masterclass in Business Storytelling w/ Philipp Humm

What if your next business opportunity—or your next big career breakthrough—depended on how well you tell a story?In this episode, I welcome Philipp Humm—storytelling expert, TEDx speaker, and author of three bestselling books—to decode how storytelling can transform your communication, confidence, and career, especially if you’re an introvert or someone who’s never thought of themselves as a “natural storyteller.”From busting the myth that storytelling is only “fluff,” to sharing practical ways to bring even dry, data-heavy presentations to life, Philipp reveals how stories help you stand out, stay memorable, and spark genuine connection—even in the most corporate of environments.In this episode, you’ll learn:Three essential types of business stories you need in your toolkitThe #1 mistake that makes business storytelling boring—and how to avoid itHow introverts can use speaking and storytelling to attract opportunities (without awkward networking)The real reason vulnerability makes you a more inspiring leader—and how to share without feeling exposedPhilipp’s Resources & Mentions:YouTube Channel  LinkedInBooks💌 Your 3-part free masterclass is here: How to Craft an Inspiring & Impactful Presentation PS: Find more speaking & storytelling tips on Instagram & LinkedIn👉 Check out episodes featuring past guests:Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Eben Alexander, Sarah Baldwin, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dan Millman, Bruce Lipton, Anna the Anxiety Coach, Kristen Butler, and more!🎵 Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN 🎙 Hosted by Shannon Jenkins | @shannonjenkins.co

What It Really Takes to Scale from 100K to a Million – BTS of How She Did It!

What gets you to 100K won’t get you to a million—and in this energizing conversation with 7-figure entrepreneur Amy Vandeputte, we break down why.From scrappy solopreneur to team leader with over 8,000 clients and €7M in online sales, Amy shares the real backstage pass: the mindset shifts, systems, and strategic delegation that make the leap possible.Whether you're a coach, consultant, or corporate leader building your personal brand, this episode reveals why 100K is often the hardest revenue ceiling to break through—and how the shift to 7 figures starts with thinking like a CEO.You’ll learn:The “busy work” that keeps smart people stuckWhy “boring” systems drive the biggest resultsHow to free up time to focus on high-impact activitiesAmy’s simple framework for identifying your bottlenecksHow to stop being the bottleneck in your business or roleWhy delegation is a leadership skill—not just a business tacticThe mindset moves that separate burnout from breakthroughResources:DM “bottleneck” to @fastforwardamy for her free productivity guide or download here directly.💌 Your 3-part free masterclass is here: How to Craft an Inspiring & Impactful Presentation PS: Find more speaking & storytelling tips on Instagram & LinkedIn