Journey To Success

Greg Link is co-founder of CoveyLink, the FranklinCovey Speed of Trust Practice and the former Covey Leadership Center. He is co-author with Stephen M R Covey of the Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust: Creating Prosperity Energy and Joy in a Low-Trust World. A trusted and sought after executive confidant, advisor, and compelling speaker, Link is a recognized authority on the impact of trust on business growth, leadership, sales, marketing, and high performance. He orchestrated the strategy that led Dr. Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to one of the two most influential business books of the 20th century according to CEO Magazine.

Andrew Sherwood is a business owner, workshop facilitator, international speaker and workload efficiency expert. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and contributed to an array of published articles as well as having presented to over 3500 groups. He also teaches the Tactical Time Management class as part of the Getting It Done course for the University Of Toronto Rotman School Of Business MBA’s.  Prior to starting his own business in 1983, Andrew spent 14 years with Dun and Bradstreet, Canada, Ltd. He held a series of increasingly senior management positions in Toronto, Ottawa, St. John’s and Vancouver; latterly as a National Division Manager overseeing offices from Halifax to Vancouver.  Accomplishments include a fivefold increase in profits in two years and the four best years of profit in the division’s history. His obsession with operational efficiency led him to start his own business as an independent associate of Priority Management, a global Canadian company with 80 offices worldwide.

In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry.  In addition to building a successful company, John has changed lives around the globe as an international motivational speaker that has spoken in over five hundred venues. Over the past eleven years, he has shared the stage with the best of the best including Dr. John Maxwell, Rich Devos, Dennis Waitley, Jim Rohn, and Les Brown only to name a few.  This is truly an amazing feat for someone that was clinically diagnosed as a stutterer at a very young age and told that he would never speak fluently.  John truly believes that everyone needs personal development to reach their full potential in life, and his determination to reach all forms of media with his motivational messages has catapulted his career.  John has produced over four hundred fifty products and is an accomplished author of thirteen books including his best-selling book, “7 Principles t

Salespeople aren’t born. They’re made. I make them." - Alen Mayer Alen lives, eats and breath sales and combines over 20 years of experience in international sales and business development with the persuasion, psychology and magic of NLP; by attending his training you’re sure to enjoy your time receiving the most advanced sales knowledge available! He is a newly appointed President of the Sales Association Ontario Chapter and President of the International Association of NLP Sales Professionals; #2 on the list of Top 50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management in 2013, one of the Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012, published author of 5 sales titles including Selling For Introverts; Certified NLP Trainer, Licensed Business Success Coach, and Certified Sales Professional. Alen Mayer helps sales leaders enlarge their sales circles and tap into their team members’ individual strengths to increase sales results. He works closely with companies to create a tailor-made, irresistible language for introvert

Marianne’s story is one that many can relate to.  She struggled financially and emotionally for years as a single mother of three.  An entrepreneur by heart Marianne has operated businesses of her own for the past 30 years.  For the past two decades she has devoted energy to personal development as  she recognized it was the key  to actualizing the full potential of her hopes and dreams. Being a purpose driven person it has always been in Marianne’s heart to make a difference in the world.  Five years ago a dream came true when an unknown, new company approached her with a vision that matched and even exceeded hers. As a holistic health care practitioner Marianne felt on a very inner deep level that  ‘Health, Wealth and Personal Growth’ was wrapped in a beautiful gift called Organo Gold.  It was through Organo Gold that she was first introduced to the 17 principles of Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich.’ Having achieved her own financial freedom, she derives deep satisfaction by inspiring others on all l

Bob Burg regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. Over the past few years his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) has captured the imagination of people around the world. The Go-Giver shot to #6 on The Wall Street Journal’s Business Bestsellers list just three weeks after its release and reached #9 on BusinessWeek. It’s been translated into 21 languages. It is Bob’s fourth book to sell over 250,000 copies. Bob’s newest book, Adversaries Into Allies was released October 31st. Drawing on his own experiences and the stories of other influential people, Burg offers five simple principles of what he calls Ultimate Influence™ — the ability to move people to your side in a way that leaves everyone feeling great about the outcome… and about themselves! http://www.tom2tall.com/Adver

Dr. John Shufeldt is an unusual and productive professional by any standard. He is a doctor and a lawyer who has created several remarkably successful health care companies and he continues to practice medicine, teach law, and serve as an advisor to numerous organizations. He has also conducted extensive research and analyzed what he calls “the outliers” – and defined what makes extraordinary people achieve their best performance. His book, Ingredients of Outliers zeroes in what it takes to make real difference. He has shared what he has learned about that magical, mysterious, extra something that unleashes the maximum potential in all of us.  And the things that you see in the habits of those who produce the most remarkable and noteworthy achievements may surprise you. John’s philosophy is captured and exemplified in the words he uses in his email signature: Gear Up! Ingredients of Outliers shows that we all have the potential ingredients to become an outlier, if we emulate some of those traits which have w

The Napoleon Hill Foundation Leader Certification training trip in 2013 was held in Italy. The Napoleon Hill World Learning Center's Education Director, Judy Williamson led the group in both classroom learning as well as experiential learning. Experiential leanring involved trips around Italy to view historic sites and landmarks. Experiential learning also involved getting to know people from around the world who come on the trip.  Uriel (Chino) Matinez spoke about, and led, a labyrinth walk and Alan Chen was there to record the speeches of the students and look after all the IT requirements. The two 2014 Leader Certification trips will be on Victoria Island in British Columbia, Canada from June 23rd to the 27th and October 11-18 aboard the Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas cruise ship in Venice traveling to the Greek Islands and Turkey.  Contact Pat Andreatta for details of the 2014 trips at escapecruises@sbcglobal.net http://www.tom2tall.com/Napoleon-Hill-Leader.html

Emily Harper, author of White Lies and Checking Inn, has a passion for writing humorous romance stories where the heroine is not your typical damsel in distress.  Throughout her novels you will find love, laughter, and the unexpected! She is also the owner of Little Sprouts Cuts for Kids, a salon that strives to make children’s haircutting experiences the best that they can be. Parents can sit back and relax while the trained stylists give all the Little Sprouts the best haircut they’ve ever had! Originally from England,  she currently lives in Canada with her wonderful husband, beautiful daughter, mischievous son,  and a very naughty dog. http://www.tom2tall.com/Emily-Harper.html SPONSORED BY: http://oakvillehonda.com/

Tom is the proud son of Zig Ziglar. He is also the CEO of Ziglar Inc. Prior to being named CEO, Tom began his career  in retail and direct sales. He joined The Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987. Tom is the co-author of Born To Win, taking the Ziglar philosophy and applying those same principles to the business world. Tom enjoys golf, like his dad Zig used to, and working out several times a week. He has been married to his wife Chachis for over 25 years and they are the proud parents of Alexandra. All 3 of them are owned by their dog Max.

Author April J. Ford interviews Susan Sly -  Susan Sly is a balanced living expert. She is the author of five books, speaker and self-made multi-millionaire. She has appeared on ABC Family Television, the CBN, Lifetime Television and written for Dianne Magazine, Oxygen Australia and many more.  Susan practiced as a certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant for 15 years.  She has guest lectured at universities and taught nutrition at the college level.  Susan dedicates time to philanthropy and projects that benefit women and girls all over the world.  Susan and her husband, Chris, are also parents to four children ranging in age from 3 years to 15 years.  Susan believes that women can have it all.

Jim Pagmiatzis is a Published Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur and the founder of 21 Connections & Authorized Local Expert Trainer with Constant Contact. Jim has articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs, How's Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. He has also  been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success. www.21connections.ca SPONSORED BY:www.yourhondaguy.ca

At age 20, Hal Elrod was hit head on by a drunk driver, died for six minutes, and woke up six days later to face the devastating reality that he had 11 broken bones, permanent brain damage, and may never walk again.  Defying the logic of doctors and the temptations to be a victim, Hal went on to prove that all of us can overcome any adversity to create the life of our dreams. He is now an international Success Coach, award winning Motivational Speaker, Ultra Marathon Runner, and author of the #1 bestselling book, The Miracle Morning.  Since being given a second chance, Hal has dedicated his life to showing others how to love the life they have while creating the most extraordinary life they can imagine.  

Kathy Story is a consultant, facilitator, and coach with over 25 years experience in law, education, and counseling. She works with state and local bar associations, court systems, CLE regulators, law firms, law schools, and other organizations to improve practice and satisfaction in the legal professions and the courts. Her coaching program for individual attorneys is approved for CLE credit by Tennessee. Specialties:Leadership Programs Individual Coaching Train the Trainer Workshops Immunity to Change Seminars Strength-based Strategic Planning Emotional Intelligence Professional Satisfaction and Resilience

Derrick Spafford is a top level running coach from Ontario, Canada. Derrick  has over 30 years of competitive running and coaching experience. He has competed in hundreds of races in distances from 800 meters to 100 miles; from track to ultramarathons. While he enjoys competing in a variety of different events, his current favourite races include trail, mountain, ultra and snowshoe running races. Derrick is the owner of Spafford Health and Adventure (www.HealthandAdventure.com) which offers running coaching, race organization, online sales of ultra/trail running gear and freelance writing. Derrick is also a member of the La Sportiva Mountain Running Team. In today's show we'll talk about running and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle, talk to Derrick about his amazing experiences - such as a 100 Mile trail run in Yukon in Winter - and get to learn more about coaching and how Derrick has helped people to achieve their fitness goals.

This is an interview with well known and cutting edge wellness and lifestyle coach Lauren Jawno. Over the past 5 years, Lauren has been a highly sought after keynote speaker for hundreds of public and private events across Canada, and is a frequent guest on both television and radio as an expert on the subjects of fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. She is well known for her interactive presentation style and ability to make complex information practical and easy to understand. Lauren is a regular columnist for iRun Magazine and has also written for and been featured in numerous national publications.  She is professionally affiliated with a select group of leading sports and health and wellness facilities in Toronto. She is the creator and author of Change4Good - The Ten Essentials for Food, Fitness and the Good Life. This weight management and wellness program, and now published book, focusses on changing habits around attitude, behaviour, nutrition and fitness in order to achieve optimal health. "Lauren

Debbi Dachinger is a Media Personality. Her specialties are: Radio & TV Show Hosting, Spokesperson, Bestselling Author, Goal Achievement Expert, Frequent Interview Guest, Keynote Speaker, and Radio Coach (Teaches A-Z How To Be Interviewed and Get Booked On Right Shows), also How to Host Your Own Show. Her “Dare to Dream” Radio Show is syndicated on 7 stations and heard by 2+ million listeners. She’s been featured in magazines, news sources around the world, and is a sought-after guest on radio and television. She’s a top-notch radio personality, was an award-winning actress and singer, a successful motivational speaker, a professional voice over artist, and was a popular jewelry designer. Awards or Accolades to mention: Editor’s Pick: Featured Intriguing Creator, Broadcasting Industry Lifetime Achievement Award, Featured in multiple news sources, Inducted into the Who’s Who Hall of Fame for entertainment, Opened a workshop for don Miguel Ruiz, Seen in the documentary film “Girl’s Rule,” about Self-Esteem

Michael R. Drew is a maverick who gets results. He has become the world’s most successful book promoter, having launched over 75 consecutive books onto best-seller lists, many of them number-one titles. Beyond merely helping authors’ books to sell well, Michael has benefited from these writers’ insights into social trends. He himself has observed up-close the shifting dynamics of society— as with his work on Pendulum—and has seen firsthand the rapid and long-term changes in the publishing industry and how content reaches today’s varied audiences. Michael honed his skills at such respected publishers as Bard Press, Entrepreneur Magazine, Longstreet Press and Thomas Nelson Publishers, among others. He has mastered the intricacies of publishing and, in adapting to today’s fast-evolving industry, Michael founded Promote A Book to work directly with writers to help them spread their message.

My eclectic life ranges from singer-actress on stage and in film and TV in Europe to opening my own school for drama and dance in Zimbabwe – having studied Modern Dance in Paris. There, I designed my first veggie ‘slimming-trimming’ courses - actress Sharon Stone briefly was one of my clients.  Local and international folks crowded my school, Stage Studio. Then I became a professor of Film (MfA Columbia University, NY), taught at SVA in New York and at Yale University, among others, and after some award-winning, rather idealistic independent movies, I became a MOTHER - which I still consider the greatest job on Earth. Nevertheless, I added the MA in Waldorf Education (Witten-Annen, Germany), just to further explore my ‘futuristic’ educational ideas and, did I mention, by then I spoke 5 languages – confirmed by 16 years of a corporate job using them. Where does healthy food fit in? It’s been in my life all the time! Growing up organic and raising my kids vegan and chemical-free, becoming a solar-promoting, ra

Dr. Nicole Lipkin is a business psychologist at Equilibria Leadership Consulting, an international business/organizational solutions company based in the US. She is a firm believer that companies that understand the importance of developing their future leaders will find themselves in the best organizational standing when the older generations step out of their leadership roles and pass the baton to the next generation of capable leaders. She also specializes in crisis leadership and preparedness, helping leadership teams, organizations and human capital effectively plan for and recover from crisis. She is the keynote lunch speaker at the 2013 Authentic Leadership Summit Sept 30th in Charlotteville, VA. See authenticleadershipsummit.com for more information.