E277 Empathy for the Underdog with Jason Cutter

Have you ever felt like an underdog or have empathy for the underdog?

I do, and so does Jason Cutter, my guest on this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode.

And not only does Jason have empathy and cheer for the underdog, since he is one himself, but he also has an amazing story from being raised hating people, to marine biologist, to tech support, to mortgage and foreclosure business, and to now helping people with authentic persuasion.

Hear his journey to find his passion, going from underdog to expert, there is no one right way, people sense when you are not authentic, being open, curious, creative, persistent, and authentic. I had a blast recording with Jason, and you will have a blast listening.

The fact that you are reading this means there is something you need to hear in this episode.

Let’s face it, whether you are in sales or not, you are selling yourself everyday and you don’t have to do it like a sleazy car salesman. You can be authentic in a way that is uniquely you.

Learn more about Jason at: https://www.jasoncutter.com/ and check out his podcast “Authentic Persuasion Show” at: https://www.cutterconsultinggroup.com/podcast/ and grab one of his books like “Selling with Authentic Persuasion” through his website or Amazon.

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Are You Wearing Socks?

What kind of socks do you wear… If any at all? For an item that seems so irrelevant, socks are a great way to express yourself!
Believe it or not a lot of social constructs revolve around the socks we wear as a part of our entire outfit.

Wear a suit… Wear a tie… A lot of these dress codes tend to stifle our own creative expression, and today we discuss how you can show your unique side through SOCKS!

Is Your Job Killing YOU?

Most people’s jobs are a pressure cooker of stress and emotions, and that carries over into your personal life and performance at work.

Headaches, back pain, trouble sleeping is probably stress related and you don’t even realize it.

Maybe you already ready realize it, but just don’t know how to break free.

Are you feeling pressure at work and would like to create a better, healthier version of yourself that not only shows up differently at work, but also at home?

Then you need to listen to this episode with my friend Sasja Chomos where we discuss balancing pressure to deliver with being humane to those around us, what to do if you feel bullied at work, practices for regulating your emotions, letting off some steam, and so much more.

And she has personal stories of going through these things herself, with her family and clients you need to hear, just like I do.

You are not alone if you feel this way.

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT:
https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason276/

Sasja is a specialist in organizational culture, leadership coaching and development, and employee engagement. Driven by her core purpose to create conditions for individuals, teams, and organizations to excel, Sasja helps people develop the mindset and skills they need to achieve superior results.

Reach out to Sasja on LinkedIn or her website: https://www.dynamicachievement.com/

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E276 Creating a Better Version of Yourself at Work with Sasja Chomos

Most people’s jobs are a pressure cooker of stress and emotions, and that carries over into your personal life and performance at work.

Headaches, back pain, trouble sleeping is probably stress related and you don’t even realize it. Maybe you already ready realize it, but just don’t know how to break free.

Are you feeling pressure at work and would like to create a better, healthier version of yourself that not only shows up differently at work, but also at home? Then you need to listen to this episode with my friend Sasja Chomos where we discuss balancing pressure to deliver with being humane to those around us, what to do if you feel bullied at work, practices for regulating your emotions, letting off some steam, and so much more.

And she has personal stories of going through these things herself, with her family and clients you need to hear, just like I do. You are not alone if you feel this way.

Reach out to Sasja on LinkedIn or her website: https://www.dynamicachievement.com/

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Are You Seeking Contentment or Excitement?

Today we discuss the difference between contentment and excitement. Contentment can be nice because we can enter into a relaxed state, but is there a point where we get TOO content?
Conversely excitement can be fun, but at what point can excitement seeking become detrimental?
Like many things balance is incredibly important, and in this episode we discuss finding that balance, and what that may look like.

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth182/

When Failing isn’t an Option and Taking off Your Mask

Is there a little voice in your heart telling you it’s time to take a different path, but your head doesn’t want to follow?

Are you afraid to show who you really are because you think you have to be tough, or show up a certain way in the world?

Do you think you are the only one who is putting one foot in front of the other, but feel like you are tripping over your own feet?

Well, my friend you are not alone.

I was blessed to spend time with my friend Ashanti Branch, Founder and Director of Ever Forward on Jamming with Jason. When you listen to this episode you will see the big heart of this man who is one of my heroes that is doing some amazing things to positively change the world, and you can too!

This is an authentic discussion where we talk about living our purpose, taking off our masks so the world can see who we really are, you can’t put a price tag of changing lives for the better, emotional maturity, providing people space to be themselves, and so much more. You will relate to Ashanti’s story and the fact that you are reading this means there is something you need to hear in this podcast episode.

E274 Do You Know You Aren’t Alone with Ashanti Branch

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I will be posting videos in this group that you won’t be able to find on my website or YouTube, so I can be more authentic and really interact with you in a psychologically safe space.

Here is some of the other content I recently published, in case you missed it the first time:

Failure is Not an Option Mindset
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason275/

Awakening Your Sense of Awe Through Magic with Mike Pisciotta
http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth181/

Here’s to the Crazy Ones
https://jasonmefford.com/heres-to-the-crazy-ones/

Do You Know You Aren’t Alone with Ashanti Branch
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason274/

Feed Fear a Suck It Sandwich
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason273/

Music Brings Us Together with Christian Swain
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason272/

Vulnerability is Sexy and Psychological Safety with Genevieve Georget and Corey Blake
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason270/

Is It Time to Pick Another Path?
https://jasonmefford.com/is-it-time-to-pick-another-path/

When It’s Time to Move On
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason269/

Are You Hiding Like Me??
https://jasonmefford.com/are-you-hiding-like-me/

Love What You Already Have with Lynn Louise Larson
https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason268/

E275 Failure is Not an Option Mindset with Evgeny “Jay” Likhoded

I had the privilege to sit down with Jay Likhoded, the CEO of Clausematch on #jammingwithjason and talk about how he and his company are changing the world of compliance, and if that’s not your jam, don’t worry this #podcast episode has nothing to do with compliance.

Revolutionary people who change the world learn that failure is not an option. They learn how to be resourceful, grateful, and follow their passion… which is exactly what Jay has done.

He also has a story that so many are living, and shows what is possible with persistence. Passion and dreams when young that get put aside so we can be practical, responsible adults, finding yourself in a job or profession that doesn’t light you up, and knowing there are ways you can positively change the world. You have an idea, you share it, get excited, and then figure out how to manifest it.

The fact that you are reading this means there is something in this episode you need to hear today.

Evgeny Likhoded is the Founder and CEO of Clausematch, which helps regulated organizations to operate safely and bring compliant products to the market. Having worked in the legal and compliance profession in financial services and energy, Evgeny sought to improve the current ways how companies can understand and meet their compliance obligations and ensure that compliance is embedded into their business. He founded Clausematch in 2012.

And here’s a link to the Forbes article Jay mentioned during the episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliversmith/2018/04/23/europes-top-vc-backed-a-banker-turned-entrepreneur-who-nearly-went-bankrupt-three-times/?sh=48d668729166

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT:
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For more information on the great work Jay and his team are doing with ClauseMatch, visit: https://www.clausematch.com/

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Awakening Your Sense of Awe Through Magic with Mike Pisciotta

If you haven’t noticed yet, we love MAGIC here on the podcast! Today we have Mike Pisciotta on the podcast to share his story of how he became a magician and finding your bliss!

Mike Pisciotta is an acclaimed performer based in Los Angeles, CA and serves as the resident magician for the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Mike creates powerful, beautiful moments of mystery, and his performances leave the viewer with a profound sense of wonder.

Mike is recognized by his peers as one of the greatest performing magicians today, and is a two time winner of the prestigious “Close-Up Magician of the Year” award for the Academy of Magical Arts.

Connect with Mike at: https://www.mikepisciotta.com/

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth181/

Here’s To The Crazy Ones

I just love the 1997 Apple commercial “Here’s to the Crazy Ones.”

I’ve always seen myself as a round peg in a square hole, a misfit, a rebel… and you probably feel that way too, right?

For most of my life I’ve tried to suppress those feelings, be an obedient Boy Scout, and try to fit in, but that just doesn’t work. Now I know, people who go along to get along are part of the problem.

What I am about to say, will make a lot of people angry, but it needs to be said.

Let’s call a spade, a spade.

The business world is dominated by mainly old, white men who want to control you, keep you in fear, and enslave you. They want you to be obedient and fit their mold. Do what you are told, collect your paycheck, put in extra hours, be on call 24/7, and then prostrate yourself before the beast and express your gratitude just to have a job.

An executive told me once, “I like to hire young, ambitious people who have a family and a mortgage. That way I know they can’t afford to leave.”

Reminds me of this:

“How in the hell could a man enjoy being awakened at 6:30 a.m. by an alarm clock, leap out of bed, dress, force-feed, shit, piss, brush teeth and hair, and fight traffic to get to a place where essentially you made lots of money for somebody else and were asked to be grateful for the opportunity to do so?” – Factotum by Charles Bukowski

It’s a fact that women and minorities earn less money.
It’s a fact that occupational stress is a major cause of physical and mental health issues.
It’s a fact that most leaders are bullies, whether they realize it or not.
It’s a fact that people who don’t fit the mold are sidelined and suppressed in their career.

And I’m sick and tired of it.

It’s time to smash the glass ceiling.
It’s time to address the health crisis caused by organizations.
It’s time to start treating employees like human beings instead of machines.
It’s time to embrace everyone’s unique talents and just allow them to be themselves.

A minority woman I was talking to this last week told me she thinks it’s worse now than it was in the 1960s.

Depression, suicide, anxiety, and nervous breakdowns are on the rise.

I recently met a man who was a director level human resources professional for a 10,000 person organization, that quit to take a job at a local retail company so he didn’t have to “take the stress of work home with him anymore.” Coincidence that he also lost 20 pounds after two month of quitting and feels better than he has in years? I think not.

It’s time for a peaceful revolution in the workplace.

The fact that you are still reading this means you get it, and are feeling what I’m feeling.

Now you know you aren’t the only one.

I help revolutionary professional and executives smash the glass ceiling without conforming, through mindset practices and conditioning.

You don’t have to change the whole world to have your world change, and you can start learning how to do that when you join the Being Uniquely YOU Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beinguniquely

So here’s to you, being you, and starting the discussion with others who feel like you.

And let’s end today on where I started, since it gives me hope.

I see crazy as genius, “because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

The crazies like you and me can change the world.

Here’s a link to the full video, narrated by Steve Jobs (I like this one the best):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4NS2zdrZc

E274 Do You Know You Aren’t Alone with Ashanti Branch

Is there a little voice in your heart telling you it’s time to take a different path, but your head doesn’t want to follow?
Are you afraid to show who you really are because you think you have to be tough, or show up a certain way in the world?
Do you think you are the only one who is putting one foot in front of the other, but feel like you are tripping over your own feet?

Well, my friend you are not alone.

I was blessed to spend time with my friend Ashanti Branch, Founder and Director of Ever Forward on #jammingwithjason. When you listen to this episode you will see the big heart of this man who is one of my heroes that is doing some amazing things to positively change the world.

Learn more about Ashanti and the great work Ever Forward Club is doing at: https://everforwardclub.org/ and while you are there make a donation so they can help more people 🙂

Create your own mask at: https://millionmask.org/ and join the revolution of letting the world see who you really are! You will see, you are not alone.

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https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason274/

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