Change & You with Catherine Alonzo

Four Storytelling Tips for Your Cause with Lindsay Simonds & Catherine Alonzo | Bonus Episode

In this podcast episode, Lindsay from Lindsay Simonds Consulting and Catherine Alonzo discuss storytelling tips for fundraising and inspiring individuals to support causes. They share their personal motivations and emphasize the importance of personal connection in motivating people to take action. They provide four tips: finding a personal mission, focusing on what's possible, being hopeful and inspiring, and making a direct and specific ask. They also provide an example of a social media post incorporating these tips. The episode concludes with them encouraging listeners to connect for further guidance. -- Lindsay Simonds: Website: lindsaysimondsconsulting.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaysimonds -- Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I'll share practical strategies and stories of transformation to help you make positive change in your business, personal life, and community. Here’s the link: catherinealonzo.com -- Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Tip 1: Make the person you're talking to the main character in the story 05:50 - Tip 2: Start with WHY the cause matters to you 10:18 - Tip 3: Focus on What's Possible Instead of What's Missing 12:05 - Tip 4: Make a Direct Ask 13:55 - Bonus Tip 15:15 - Outro -- Social Links: Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠youtube/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠] TikTok - ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠facebook.com/catherinealonzo23⁠⁠

Biggest Lessons from Season One with Catherine Alonzo | Ep 14

Have you ever heard these myths about overcoming obstacles in your life? Myth #1: Success comes easily to those born with natural talent. Myth #2: You must have a specific degree or qualification to achieve your goals. Myth #3: It's too late to start over and make a change. I'll reveal the truth behind these myths in the final episode of season one and I'll go through the five biggest lessons I have learned from talking to the people I have interviewed. If you haven't listened to or watched all episodes, I highly encourage you to go through the video library on YouTube. → [youtube.com/@_CatherineAlonzo](https://www.youtube.com/@_CatherineAlonzo) — Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I'll share practical strategies and stories of transformation to help you make positive change in your business, personal life, and community. Here’s the link: ⁠catherinealonzo.com⁠ — Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Lesson 1 - Language Matters 06:50 - Lesson 2 - General Advice is True 11:00 - Lesson 3 - Core Values as a Tool 13:55 - Lesson 4 - Repetition Creates New Openings 17:40 - Lesson 5 - The Obstacle to the Task Becomes the Task 19:10 - Season 2 & Outro — Social Links: Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠youtube/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠] TikTok - ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠facebook.com/catherinealonzo23⁠⁠

Using Core Values to Respond to Missed Expectations | Ep 13

Do you yearn for the ability to navigate through missed expectations with ease and grace? Are you searching for a solution that will empower you to handle these situations confidently? Look no further, as I have the key to unlocking your desired outcome. I will reveal a powerful strategy that will enable you to effectively respond to missed expectations and achieve a state of resilience and growth. Get ready to discover the secret to harnessing your core values for a transformative approach to handling life's disappointments. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of core values and unlock your true potential in navigating missed expectations. Identify the core values that have been violated and gain insights into why they are essential for personal growth. Shift from frustration to action by harnessing the guidance provided by your core values in challenging situations. Use your core values as a compass to make confident decisions and choices that align with your true self. — Links mentioned in the episode: -Free Worksheet: catherinealonzo.com/resources -Newsletter: catherinealonzo.com -Forest Melton: EP3: open.spotify.com/episode/4lwVeL7kzFV1FOXlnjfL97?si=QmeYrcGLTOeYft7VKKyKJw Ep4: open.spotify.com/episode/1gQCpEACdffsyDauKqZ3Gw?si=8J6ODcfLQ-ufuBjTNboaUA — Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Core Values and Missed Expectations 02:15 - Examples of Missed Expectations 03:40 - Giving and Receiving Core Values 05:07 - Applying the Method 05:57 - Outro — Social Links: Youtube - ⁠⁠youtube.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠ TikTok - ⁠tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠facebook.com/catherinealonzo23⁠

How to Find your Focus and Stop Procrastinating with Nic Voge | Ep 12

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of procrastination and constantly putting off important tasks, then you are not alone! Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself engaging in time-wasting activities or getting bogged down in indecision instead of taking action towards your goals. This can lead to feelings of frustration, overwhelm, and a sense of being stuck in a perpetual state of inertia. But don't despair, there are strategies and techniques that can help you break free from this pattern and find the motivation to finally start making progress. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of mentorship: Unlock your potential and achieve personal growth with the guidance of experienced mentors. Embrace change for personal growth: Learn how to embrace and navigate change to foster personal growth and create a fulfilling life. Empower youth through supportive environments: Uncover the transformative impact of creating supportive environments that empower youth to thrive and reach their full potential. My special guest is Nic Voge Nic Voge is the Senior Associate Director at the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton University. With a focus on self-worth theory and procrastination, Nic brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His work centers around helping students navigate the academic demands of prestigious institutions and develop resilience and motivation in the face of challenges. As a coach and consultant, Nic has a deep understanding of the complexities of procrastination and how it relates to our sense of self. His expertise and insights are sure to shed light on the topic and provide valuable strategies for overcoming procrastination. Get ready to dive into an enlightening conversation with Nic Voge on this episode of Change & You with Catherine Alonzo. — Nic Voge: Book: amazon.com/Life-beyond-Grades-Designing-Motivation-ebook/dp/B0725ZHMT8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dominic-nic-voge-22a0651/ Listeners can learn more about Nic’s new course (which will launch by December 2023), sign up for a free mailing list and learn a bit about their distinctive approach to understanding and overcoming procrastination at Voge Academy. The course builds upon and significantly expands the strategies, techniques and tools introduced in Nic’s TEDx talk. You can view the TEDx talk on self-worth theory of achievement motivation and learn how it helps to unravel the puzzle of procrastination here. — Sign up for my newsletter to receive more inspiring insights and practical strategies for making a difference in your life and community. Let's navigate this adventure together and make every moment count! ⁠catherinealonzo.com⁠ — Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Nic Vogue's Work at Princeton University 05:14 - Nic Vogue's Journey and Introduction to Self Worth Theory 06:58 - Understanding Self Worth Theory 08:20 - Procrastination in Achievement Environments 08:30 - The Role of Education 15:22 - Understanding Motivations and Procrastination 16:37 - Shifting Attention for Productive Engagement 18:12 - The Impact of Negative Emotions on Productivity 18:45 - Building Resilience 23:18 - Emotional Self-Regulation and Acceptance 32:05 - Overcoming Procrastination 33:12 - Discipline as a Creative Act 38:09 - Specificity and Efficacy 46:47 - The Nature of Motivation 47:33 - Cognitive Framing and Obligation 48:25 - Overcoming Self-Talk 49:20 - Examining Self-Talk 54:05 - Introducing Vogue Academy 59:00 - Outro — Social Links: Youtube - ⁠youtube.com/ @_catherinealonzo TikTok - tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠ Instagram - ⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠ Facebook - facebook.com/catherinealonzo23

A Simple Exercise for Tackling Big Problems with Catherine Alonzo | Ep 11

Looking for a powerful tool for problem-solving and improvement in both personal and professional settings? Try the "Pluses and Deltas" exercise! Pluses and Deltas Exercise: Catherine introduces this simple yet effective exercise for tackling problems and improvements, applicable in various aspects of life. Practical Application: Sharing a real-life example, she details how her team at Javelina used the exercise to enhance their sales and marketing processes. Process Breakdown: The exercise involves brainstorming the pluses (positives) and deltas (areas for change), reviewing them, deriving strategic conclusions, categorizing, and prioritizing. Prioritization and Decision Making: Catherine emphasizes the critical role of prioritization in effective problem-solving, drawing upon a powerful question from the book "The One Thing" to aid in this process. — Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I'll share practical strategies and stories of transformation to help you make positive change in your business, personal life, and community. Here’s the link: ⁠catherinealonzo.com⁠ — Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to 'Pluses and Deltas' Exercise 00:58 - Application in Sales and Marketing 02:03 - Steps of the 'Pluses and Deltas' Exercise 10:43 - Using 'Pluses and Deltas' in Various Settings 11:52 - Importance of Prioritizing and 'The One Thing' Question — Social Links: Youtube - Youtube.com/@_catherinealonzoalonzo⁠ TikTok - ⁠tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠ Facebook - ⁠facebook.com/catherinealonzo23