Enhancing The Human Experience

Michelle Harris returns to the podcast to share some of the tools and techniques she uses in her own life and with her coaching clients. If you haven't listened to Michelle's first interview, you should.  In that interview he talks about becoming a life coach and shares some practical ways you can consciously create your life. Each of the techniques and focusing questions she shares in her prior interview can be integrated into your existing personal development routine. You may recall that Michelle is trained in three distinct styles of coaching.  This is why I call her a triple threat :) iPEC - The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Ziglar Legacy - Zig Ziglar's program for coaching professionals. John C. Maxwell Certification - John C. Maxwell's leadership coaching program. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, and you're sure to come away with some tangible ways you can supercharge your morning or evening routine to create more of the experiences you want in life. In this ep

If you've listened to the podcast or followed me on social media for very long, you know I'm a huge proponent of making changes to our self-image as the first step to realizing changes in our experience. Why? Because, "When [we] change, everything will change for [us]." ~ Jim Rohn I often say there's only one variable in the game of life, and that's us! This is great news because it gives us 100% control over our circumstances and allows us to change fast, if we want to. In this episode I share some important ideas that you, as a parent, should teach your child about their self-image. When you teach these concepts to your child at a young age they'll have a lot of time to practice them. In fact, I've even called this the greatest gift you can give a child. They'll be able to create so much more happiness and success for themselves in life because they'll be working with the root cause of the experiences they encounter...their state of being. Before we get into the specifics, let's talk about why it's

Have you ever really thought about the importance of having more confidence and the impact this could have on your life? I'm talking about impacting every area of your life; your relationships, your finances, your health and wellness, and of course, your overall happiness and joy? If you haven't, you're in for a real treat today, because my guest knows a thing or two about all of the awesome experiences that await you when you embark on the journey of improving your confidence. I met Kayla-Leah through my good friend AlejAndro Anastasio at the TEDx Boise 2017 event. Both AlejAndro and Kayla-Leah presented talks at that event. Kayla-Leah's talk, titled "The Cost of Menstrual Shame" was a real eye-opener for me about the struggle women go through in developing countries and even right here at home when it comes to managing their menstrual cycle. Here's her TEDx talk: Since meeting Kayla-Leah and being introduced to her work I've read her book, Purple Crayon Confidence, and followed her work. In this i

Have you ever scrapped something (or thought about scrapping it) just because someone else was already doing it (and better than you are)? It could be anything, a project, a business, whatever. Maybe you say to yourself (as I sometimes do), "They are so good at it, why even bother?" Well, if either of these statements have ever crossed your mind, on today's episode of the podcast I'm going to share a few of my favorite counter measures (thought tools) that may help you push through this type of thinking and do the thing you want to do despite any and all internal resistance you may be facing. Another thing I often think about when it comes to this type of thinking is the notion that every pro-player in any field began as an amateur. Every single one of them. This is really one of the core challenges we face every day as human beings and must get over to have happiness and success. You may be familiar with the expression, "There's nothing new under the sun." Well, there is actually something new under

Have you ever used the Konmari Method to declutter your home and allow more joy to flow into your experience? If so, I have a feeling you're going to like today's episode. Why? Because you already know first-hand just how "life changing" (yes, I said it) Marie Kondo's simple decluttering process can be. By sharing a simple focusing question, "Does this item spark joy?", she makes the entire process easy. When it comes to bringing new vitality into our lives, there's nothing like clearing your space and getting rid of anything that isn't supporting joy. The act of decluttering can also free up an incredible amount of energy and cause some pretty amazing shifts to happen (both internally and externally). When it comes to your business, the freed up energy can then be channeled into your most important projects and tasks to keep them moving along. In this episode (part 2 of our joy series) we're going to go step-by-step through the Konmari Method and apply it to our business and personal activities. Ins

Sometimes I think I should just go ahead and rename the podcast to, "The joy podcast" :) Because, it seems like that's what I talk about so frequently on the show. But, as you already know, there's a good reason for that. Joy is our essential nature -- our true nature. It's also what we need more of in the world. And, the only way it comes into the world is through us. Lot's of of spiritually-minded teachers remind us of the importance of cultivating joy in our daily lives. After reading Eckhart Tolle's, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, one of the messages that stuck with me was him sharing the three essential qualities for a happy life.  He says they are joy, enthusiasm, and acceptance. Abraham-Hicks tells us, "the purpose of life is joy." And, a few weeks ago I dedicated an entire podcast to joy, and how to find it. In that episode I shared the ideas of some masters and their thoughts on how to find joy (hint: it's in the service of others). In this two-part series, I'm going to off

Three years ago I clipped an article from a local magazine about a life coach who helps her clients design and live their dream life. That life coach was Michelle Harris. I recently reached out to Michelle and invited her to be a guest on the show to share some of the tools and techniques she uses in her coaching. In a sense, we're really getting a three-for-one today, because Michelle is certified in three different and distinct coaching methodologies. iPEC - The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching Ziglar Legacy - Zig Ziglar's program for coaching professionals John C. Maxwell Certification - John C. Maxwell's leadership coaching program In the interview, Michelle talks about how she uses each of these different coaching styles, as well as her own life experience, to help her clients unlock their destiny and consciously lead their lives. Quote of the Week: [Working with a coach] is the hardest work you'll ever do...but it's the best work you can possibly do." ~ Michelle Harris Resour

On today's episode I share a simple way you can "live in the end", as Neville Goddard recommends. This is important, because when we want to create change in any area of our lives, we first have to create a change in our consciousness, and also in the way we feel. One way to do this is to think, and more importantly, feel like the change has already taken place. You can do this by asking yourself this question: How will I feel when I am / I do / I have ________? Then you fill in the blank with who you want to be, what you want to do, and what you want to have. This question can help you feel your way into the experiences you want to have in life. It can help you get in to the feeling state (and stay there) of your realized goal more easily. Another way to shift your energy is to think about who you are now, what you do now, and what you have now in contrast with who you were, what you did, and what you had 5, 10, or 15 years ago. This exercise can help you see that things have in fact moved for you an

What a roller coaster ride this week's been. Well, I guess it hasn't been THAT crazy.  Just a bit crazier than usual. Here's what went down. If you recall, last week I announced I was changing the name of my online store (which I did). After switching everything over and stepping back to see how it all looked and felt, I decided to change it back again. At least for now anyway, so I can just let everything sit for a bit and see how it feels for a while. This whole incident has made it fairly clear I haven't been doing a very good job of keeping my crazy in check ;) And by crazy I mean my obsessive compulsive side. Yes, I know, as hard as it is to believe, I do in fact have an obsessive compulsive side. There, I said it.  I feel much better now. But here's the thing. I'm not overly concerned about what has gone down. In fact, I don't really care at all. Sure, I would have rather used the time spent on changing everything over and then back over in other ways, but that's just how it goes. There is

As you may know, I recently opened an online store that offers products and apparel with a lot of the messages I talk about here on the show and in my books. It's been a lot of fun (and also challenging) getting this online store up and running. When it came to choosing a name for the store, I spent quite a lot of time contemplating what to call it. In the end I had settled on Enhancing the Human Experience Store, which worked just fine, since it was aligned with the podcast and already had some momentum. But after seeing the finished store up and running, I've decided to change the name. Sometimes the only way to know if something we're thinking of doing is going to work or not is to go ahead and do it and then step back and see what it looks like. When I did that with the store, I realized the name wasn't quite the right fit for what I want to build. I'm still excited about the products and apparel however, nothing will change there. Everything will still be designed and curated especially for consc

Have you ever looked and looked for something, only to find it in the place you'd least expect it? This same scenario usually happens when we go looking for happiness and joy. We search and search for it everywhere, and usually only find it when we stop trying to find it and instead just start doing something useful with our time, like helping other people. Lots of wise men and women have given us the detailed map to find joy, but we usually have to go through the whole hunt for ourselves, before we eventually wind up where they told us we'd find the joy we were seeking. In addition to sharing my insights on finding joy, I also share five of my favorite (and I'd say best) quotes on joy, from some of the wise people I mentioned. Here they are: "Only a life lived for others is a life worth living." ~ Albert Einstein "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." ~ Albert Schweitzer

Today on the show, I’m taking you on a special VIP tour of the brand new Enhancing the Human Experience online store. If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably seen me posting and talking about this project for the past few months. Well, the day is finally here to open the doors and share it with you. The store is filled with all the products and apparel a conscious creator like yourself needs to create and live an extraordinary life. I'll be sharing some of the merchandise in the store over the next few weeks on the show, so check back often to get first hand glimpses of the items available. I've also put together a little something for you that I'm calling The Conscious Creator Package. It consists of (2) silicone wristbands and (2) 4x6 mini posters. It's yours when you spend $100 or more, at one time or in cumulative purchases in the store. You can learn more about it on the home page of the store. Quote of the Week: Fill your space with reminders of your divinity and your power to consci

If there ever was a sure-fire way to win the game of life, it would include listening to our higher selves. I'm talking about that part of us that isn't bound by knowledge, or intellect, or conditioned thinking. That part of us that knows we are infinitely creative beings who can bring anything into being just by focusing the creative power within us on what we want and then getting out of our own way and letting it happen. When we tune in and listen to the guidance our higher self is always sending us, we're much more apt to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, and create the very best experiences for ourselves and others. It's a lot like playing the game, red light, green light. When we're on the right track with a project or idea, we feel excited and energized. This is a green light to move forward and keep going. When we're on the wrong track, we'll feel less enthusiastic and also a bit depleted. This is a red light from our higher self and a signal that we should stop moving f

Have you ever noticed how well things work out when you get out of your own way and allow yourself to "go with the flow" and be guided by the higher, all-knowing part of yourself. Things usually work out pretty well don't they? This is the best state to be in. When we're in this state, our thinking, rational mind takes a back seat, and our higher, all-knowing self takes over and says and does the right thing, at the right time, in the right way. We have so much power in this state, because we're not doing things. We're allowing things to be done through us. I really feel this is the state we want to live in all the time to create optimal experiences for ourself and others. Life always works out well when we're in this state. When we're in this state, there's no judgement, no critical analysis, and no overthinking, just pure focused awareness and presence.  It doesn't get much better than that, does it? It's the state of no-mind, or mindlessness, and it's a wonderful thing. Quote of the Week: If you

Thankfully, we live in a Universe governed by cause and effect. It's because of this law that we have a high degree of control (some would say complete control) over the experiences we encounter in life. With this law on our side, we can attract (or create) the circumstances we want in life via the process of personal transformation. In the game of life, personal transformation is the way we win. When we change...our experiences change accordingly. This is the magic of being human. We get to choose how we show up in the world every single day. We get to make up our mind, and consciously create ourselves at the level of thought using our imagination. No other creature has this divine ability. When we show up differently, we will naturally have different experiences. One tool to help you show up differently is a being board. A being board is a powerful tool for personal transformation. In this episode, I talk about how to make one and how to use it to start attracting more of the experiences you wan

(Correction - In this episode, I quoted Paramahansa Yogananda as saying, "All power is within you!"  This is wrong.  It was Swami Vivekananda that said this.  I tend to get these two spiritual dynamos mixed up from time to time :) So, What's your story? We ask this question to each other all the time. It helps us get to know the people we meet, because by listening to their story we can better understand them; "you will know them by their fruits." If you're like most of us, you know your story well. But, the story you know is typically your past story. The more important concept is how well do you know your future story. While your past story is important to other people, it should be less important to you as an expansive and growing being, because the past is the past. It's the future (and or the present moment) that is much more exciting. This is where our real power lies. If you keep activating your past story, it will keep showing up in your present and future experiences. Why not activate yo

Years ago I witnessed a simple exercise that made a profound impact on my life. I want to share it here because I think it will give you an idea of what we're talking about when we say "turning thoughts to things". This experience was something that took place during an Aikido Seminar at 3 Shapes Aikido. AlejAndro Anastasio was our Sensei, and owner of the dojo. He's been on the show before, here and here. If you haven't had a chance to check out his podcast, One Hand Speaks, I highly recommend it. Not only is he a professional public speaker, but he has lived (and continues to live) an extraordinary life. He shares his experiences on his podcast. As a side note, in addition to his deep dedication to Aikido, and teaching us solid technique, he would tell us stories that supported what we were learning. It was an exceptional experience, and one I will always remember. Getting back to my story...  At this seminar, Robert Nadeau Shihan demonstrated the powerful concept of embodying an idea. It's som

One of the main things we do here on earth is combine separate ideas together to form a new idea.  That's the concept behind the focus and flow too. The focus and flow tool can help you grow the seeds of your desires fast and effectively.  These are the seeds you've planted in your consciousness. Here's how to create the tool. Using two sheets of paper (or one with a line drawn down the middle) make two lists with the following information on the lists: What has worked out for you in the past, and/or what is currently working out for you. What you want to work out for you, include your biggest grandest goals and dreams in life. The goal is to flow your creative energy to what you want to realize, and stop flowing any and all energy to what you don't want to happen. I realize this is easier said than done, but that is the only way you can realize the experiences you want in life. We don't make things happen as much as we allow them to happen. And, things can only work out for us when we get out of

Have you ever had the 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?' debate with someone? If so, how did it go? Did you arrive at an answer? I never have. That's probably because I never put much mental energy into it. I'm pretty sure science has already solved this riddle by now.  I may look it up one day, but right now it's at the end of the list of things I want to spend my time doing. What I want to talk about in this episode of the show, is something much more exciting.  Something that can make a big impact in your life in a very practical way. That is, 'Which came first, the feeling or the experience?' Now, this is a debate we can sink our teeth into, right? Why?  Because the answer to this question can help us consciously create our lives and attract (or create) the experiences we want to have. Now, isn't that more exciting than talking about chickens and eggs? Since you're listening to enhancing the human experience, this is the place where we dive into questions like this. In this episode, I

Before I recorded the very first episode of this podcast, I was very close to calling it... Man vs. Mind: In the game of life, winning begins within The theme would have been the battle we all face each and every day to take control of our mind and focus our thoughts on what's working out for us, and not what what isn't. To think about the things we want to have happen, not the things we don't want to have happen. To focus on feeling good, despite any and all reasons we have to feel otherwise. I had the whole concept flushed out, including epic graphics and a whole blockbuster-like feel to everything. After all, if I was going to produce something with a name like that it had better deliver in the showmanship, right? In the end I decided to go with Enhancing the Human Experience, and I'm glad I did. I just couldn't get past the whole inner confrontation thing that Man vs. Mind conjured up. Even though, that's exactly what's happening inside each of us every day, as we wrestle with our own mind to focus