Collection of Motivational Speakers

Join me for an upfront conversation this week on #GlambitionRadio to determine whether the metrics you are honoring in your business could actually be leading you down the WRONG path. On this solo episode, I share some stories of metrics gone right… and wrong… including examples of both the new strategy Madonna is using for her tour and the grand fiasco of WeWork’s failed IPO. (Two opposite ends of the spectrum!) I also disclose an important shift I made in the metrics I decided to STOP honoring and those I decided to START honoring, once I had my twins six years ago. And now those key metrics are changing yet again. The kids are in first grade and I have a newfound burst of energy while I am creating a brand new venture for 2020. The bottom line is, the metrics you honor have to line up with your vision, and goals. But for many of us with that ‘comparisonitis’, we model others we think have the formula for success, without taking into consideration if that aligns with what we re

Now that you have your 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide it’s time to put it to good use. The simple act of setting goals puts you in the top 10% of all people. Think about how much you can do if you accomplish all of the goals that you set for yourself. The 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide contains all of the steps that you need to set your goals and work toward achieving them. In this post, I’ve outlined some of the most important parts of goal-setting, so that you can truly take advantage of the massive value contained in the guide. Write Your Goals Down To make the most of the 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide , you first need to get into the habit of writing your goals down on paper. Writing your goals down will help you keep track of them, but the importance of this step goes far beyond memory purposes. Physically writing down your goals on a piece of paper activates your subconscious mind in a way that will not only help you remember your goals but also help you prioritize them and highlight

The founder of skin care brand Tatcha (which I am currently obsessed with) reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how she built her global luxury beauty company, recently acquired for a rumored $500 million , today on GlambitionRadio.com . It started in 2009, when Vicky Tsai was desperately searching for products that didn’t aggravate her skin. She found answers in an unexpected place: a 200-year-old Japanese beauty manuscript detailing the generations-old skin care practices embraced by geisha . Amazed by her healed skin, Vicky hired scientists and researchers so more people could experience these products (I was sold the first time I tried a Tatcha mask — I share that story in the episode). Tatcha’s superfood-based skin care is so nourishing and effective, the company quickly became one of the fastest growing in the US. On #GlambitionRadio , Vicky shares the story of meeting the geisha who inspired her skin care collection, and the risks she took to start her company. We

Life happens. I’m writing today because I see so many people are going through dramatic life events. A lot of my friends have joined me in the “dead dad club” this year, or suffered comparable losses. Coping skills and positive thinking are awesome and helpful, and yet I really think we need to make some space to include the reality of grief and challenge as sacred and inevitable parts of our journey. For that reason I’m going to be transparent about my own process…     The first part of this year was brutal. It was characterized by huge losses and letting go.   Letting go of a life time of possessions my father loved, that reminded me of him. Too many of his things ended up in dumpsters when we couldn’t sell or even give away his prized antiques. Ouch.   Letting go of Dad’s house. I so wanted to fix it up–it felt to me like it would be fixing up my father’s body–but I respected my stepmother’s desire to sell the house and have funds handy in case we needed extra cash for m

You know who Shonda Rhimes is, right? She achieved almost everything a TV producer could hope for during her long run at ABC. She evolved into not only one of the most prolific writer-producers in the business, but also a mogul, as the founder and head of her Shondaland production company. ABC filled its entire Thursday night lineup with her shows — from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to ‘Scandal’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder’. But there’s something I wanted to share with you here , because you can probably relate… She shared during an interview that during this time of ultimate success, she was also getting… restless . It was time for something new. And a 9-figure offer from Netflix including open creative reign was the perfect place to jump. Her problem, however? She was now staring at a blank screen , expected to better her best. She admitted she felt nearly out of ideas. So — here’s the part I love! — she came to… Arizona . It was HERE she chose to camp out for awhile, to get

Physique 57 co-founder Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi loved taking dance-inspired barre classes in New York City. The elegant, sophisticated movement suited her in a way the gym never did. So when the studio she loved suddenly closed, she knew someone had to keep this method alive . And she thought… ‘it might as well be me’. Drawing on her MBA, Jennifer put together a business plan and recruited Tanya Becker, a star barre instructor . Within 20 minutes of their first meeting in 2006, Jennifer and Tanya realized they had the same vision: ‘to bring this method to women around the world’. Thirteen years later, Physique 57 is a global luxury fitness brand with studios spanning across 5 countries (and more to come), from the US to India and Saudi Arabia. Today on GlambitionRadio.com , Jennifer reveals how they built their renowned fitness company ( before the days of social media and the boutique fitness trend), counting women like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa among their cli

I totally understand that people will post provocative statements on social media to get engagements or to make a case for their services. And every now and then I see something that hits me as particularly manipulative and not serving integrity. (I am such a compulsive stickler for integrity!) Yesterday I saw a statement that really rubbed me the wrong way. The poster argued that coaches (or fill in the blank for ANY service provider) only get certified to get clients, and you don’t need to get coaching certification to get clients. As a matter of fact you do NOT need to get certified to get clients. You don’t even need to be any good at what you do to get clients. A skilled liar can get all the clients in the world. I know this because I’ve hired expensive “coaches” who did not even try to deliver on their promises. They were sales people, not coaches. That nonsense hurts the whole industry. Here’s my response to the question of training and certification (you can apply this t

You CAN build a multi-million dollar business… simply . And Denise Duffield-Thomas has done it . Her powerful, lucrative ‘ Money Bootcamp ’ program made her a millionaire by age 35… without a huge team, mind-numbing funnels, or layers of unnecessary complexity. And today, her business gives her plenty of ‘unbusy’ time with her husband and their three young children. On GlambitionRadio.com , Denise reveals how she built her seven-figure business (serving over 6,000 clients), and how she discovered her simple, six-word business model — along with some mistakes and detours she made along the way. Denise has attended several of my events over the years, and I’ve always admired that she does it her way . This is the model that women entrepreneurs are pioneering: creating businesses that let us enjoy our families while we make the world-changing impact we are here to make. In this candid episode of #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss: *The guilt she felt about earning more tha

One of the most common questions I am asked on a regular basis is “What is the importance of goal setting?” or “Is it really necessary to set goals?” . I can personally attest to its importance in my own professional life, and I simply cannot overstate the fact that it always has been and remains one of the first steps you will take in your journey toward finding your true calling and unparalleled success. To quote another expert on the subject, philanthropist, and author Tony Robbins, “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” I like that, don’t you? I think it explains the importance extremely well, but to delve deeper into the topic and further explain the reason why I personally believe goal setting to be of paramount importance when attempting to achieve success . Here are six reasons why setting goals are important. 1. Goals Give You Focus Without a goal, your efforts can become disjointed and often confusing. For example, a goal takes t

I’m doing a bit of a RANT along with some educated observations on this solo episode of #GlambitionRadio, and the subject is the epidemic of *myopic* business owners. ‘Myopic’ basically means being nearsighted, lacking foresight, or lacking insight. Especially within the current online madness, I still see too much ‘following the leader’ and not enough critical thinking. In many cases I’m seeing a lack of even ‘common sense’ thinking. I see entrepreneurs who consider themselves ‘innovative’ locked into only improving the models that have worked in the past. They don’t even want to test new methods. And when problems arise, they simply work the model harder. It’s akin to digging a deeper and deeper hole they can’t emerge from. (This is especially evident with those who have simply learned one model of selling something online – for example, the Facebook ads to a free call and then enrolling prospects into some type of service or program. On the show I discuss how yes, this formula w

We’ve got a lot of cool things coming up on #GlambitionRadio, so I decided to do a quick update episode for you that walks you through everything in one spot. Listen now to hear about the exciting new show schedule we’re taking on beginning this September, as well as a sneak preview of some of our powerful upcoming guests this fall — women leaders from a variety of fields who have grown their dreams to huge impact and incomes. (Many of these women are names you know or have founded brands you know!) And then you’ll hear how YOU can get your hands on a special limited edition **Glambition Radio journal** that I had created especially just for my listeners! (See a sneak peek of the journal and get started now at our giveaway info page: https://ift.tt/30F7m0b) Last but not least, we are HIRING here at We Lead, and especially focused on putting together a great marketing team based here in the Phoenix area where I live. Details on the show and job listing(s) at AliBrown.com/jobs. Enjoy

It’s easy to have high aspirations… It’s much less easy to make those dreams and goals a reality. The truth is, many of us struggle the most with the daunting day-in and day-out repetition that yields the biggest results and makes the difference between success and failure . It’s worth taking some time to dig deep and figure out what’s holding you back from reaching the next level of success because once you’ve named the thing that’s holding you back, you stand a chance at stepping over it and moving on. In my years of experience mentoring and leading others toward their goals, I’ve seen these same 5 self-destructive   habits repeat themselves again and again. 1. Blaming Others Also known as: Making Excuses. Before you can take charge of your life and move forward toward your goals, you have to take ownership of where you are right now. And though there are dozens of factors involved in every aspect of where you are in life right now, it comes down to this: You have the ag

Coyote Ugly Saloon founder Lil Lovell was just 25 when she opened that first bar in New York City . And I remember hearing about it when I lived there in the ‘90s. It had become wildly popular overnight, known for its bartenders (and female customers!) dancing on the bar . And then one of her employees — a little-known writer named Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, truly) — wrote a fantastic piece on it when she was freelancing for ‘GQ’ magazine. Suddenly, Coyote Ugly was thrust into the national spotlight. Then Hollywood came knocking , and as you probably remember, the movie ‘ Coyote Ugly ’ came out in 2000. Today on GlambitionRadio.com , Lil reveals how she went from her tiny bar to the $37M+ franchise of today, which operates 27 locations in 7 countries , with another 20+ locations in the pipeline. On #GlambitionRadio, Lil opens up about the realities of having a movie based on her business , and her ‘ unpopular ’ opinion about the dark side of the women’s empowerment movement . (She

Years ago, we got our news in limited doses – a few TV or radio programs a day; the daily paper. That was it. Today, we are accustomed to a 24-hour assault on all fronts – online and offline, and even when you try to turn it off. (Just the other day I had to endure noxious TV news airing at an airport gate. As if we aren’t already anxious enough before flying.) The danger in this perpetual and often manufactured drama and outrage designed for our entertainment and to stoke our news addiction, is that we become numb to the news that REALLY does matter. Enter my guest this week on Glambition® Radio, Jessica Yellin , founder of #NewsNotNoise . After enjoying an award-winning career of being a White House Correspondent and journalist for major media like CNN and GMA, she had enough of what news has become, and decided to create her own ‘channel’, starting with her Instagram account. Imagine news that was, well, real ‘news’? Actual information? Amazing! You’ll hear her take on it. Bu