Education is what enables our young people to reach their manifest destiny. The drivers are the people that dedicate their lives to creating an exciting learning environment of discovery. Dr. Lycka a seasoned radio host chats with those Elite Educators from coast to coast and beyond who reveal their inspiration, motivation, and the joy of seeing students succeed. This rapid-fire program covers all aspects of education from science, humanity and the arts and all things in between. Join us for ...
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On "How to Live A Fantastic Life," we help you discover the golden pearls of wisdom within to help you live a fantastic life! Get out of your comfort zone and explore the awesome world around you, break through your barriers and take inspired action. We will encourage you to use the difficulties in your life to achieve the best version of you. Each week we bring you amazing people that have discovered their own unique pearls of wisdom they will share with you - often by living through life a ...
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Dr. Allen Steven Lycka talks with entrepreneurs and industry leaders about their philosophies, habits and what drives their successful businesses. In these candid and informal discussions, you'll hear the about the inner work that they do to perform on a highly successful level.
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"Coping Conversations" is an entertaining, educational, and inspirational podcast, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips. The "Coping Conversations" show has been airing weekly for more than 30 years, having appeared on New York radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed radio program since 1991. Due to popular demand, it debuted as a podcast in 2019. In each episode, Dr. Phillips interviews a well-known celebrity or expert, bringing the listening ...
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Tips and strategies to improve your productivity, organisation, wellbeing, energy and resilience
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The Laura Meeks Show - Dream On ~ Fly High ~ Live Adventurously Radio! Are you ready to Fly High with Laura Meeks? Ready to really listen to what your dreams are telling you? Tune in to Fly High Radio with host Laura Meeks as she pilots the way while teaching you how to fly high. Be prepared to confront your dreams head on as Laura encourages you to welcome your dreams and follow their lead into what just might be the places you’ve always imagine you’d go…. More About Laura - As a certified ...
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336: Dr. Allen Steven Lycka - Author ("Rule the Game") - Airs 10-16-25
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18:42My guest is a bestselling author, speaker, and media host whose life changed dramatically after a devastating medical misdiagnosis. We discuss how that experience led him to co-author "The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life", his new book "Rule the Game: How Authority Marketing Leads the Pack", how professionals can build credibility and stand out …
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The mind is a very powerful tool that contributes in the direction you’re headed, whether it’s with productivity at work, with the life decisions you make or when forming habits. Engaging the mind is an essential step in creating, breaking, maintaining, and reinforcing habits, whether good or bad. Knowing the truth about habit formation helps you u…
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338: Morgan Fairchild - Actress ("Falcon Crest", "Flamingo Road"), Activist
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26:11My guest is an actress, an activist for AIDS, and an environmentalist, who has a passion for the things she does and loves to talk about them. We discuss her career, all of her interests, her new podcast, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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384: Uncompromising! with Intimacy Doctor Alexandra Stockwell
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24:46Originally Aired September 16, 2021: In this heartfelt encore episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Lycka sits down with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell for an open and insightful conversation about relationships — the good, the bad, and the deeply meaningful. Dr. Stockwell reminds us that true passion and "juiciness" in a relationship come from mor…
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Mary Hyatt: Embracing Your Feminine Energy
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48:19Mary Hyatt is a life and business mindset coach who is passionate about helping high achieving female entrepreneurs move from living a life of burnout back to their enoughness, wholeness, and femininity. She coaches successful women who feel they are missing something in their life. She also runs group and one to one coaching programmes as well as …
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337: Ruta Lee - Actress, Singer, Author- Return Visit
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25:21My returning guest is an actress, dancer, author, and Chairwoman Emeritus of The Thalians. We discuss her work with this charitable organization that focuses on mental health, her career, her positive attitude, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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030: Leadership, Laughter & Crazy Socks with Bryan Burns
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28:07What happens when fun, collaboration, and high expectations all thrive in the same classroom? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lycka sits down with veteran educator and Principal of County Central High School, Philip Knafla, to explore how every child can be seen, supported, and championed. Together, they dive into the power of relationships, resilie…
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383: Learning Self Love with Tree of Stars
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30:05In this powerful encore episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, we revisit the inspiring story of Jessica Compton — a woman who turned unimaginable pain into purpose. Jessica's journey is one of resilience and transformation. After surviving sexual assault at a young age and facing multiple incarcerations, she rebuilt her life and dedicated hersel…
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Carole Railton: Learning Business Body Language
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38:21Carole Railton FRSA is a behaviourist who specialises in business body language and helps others become excellent communicators by learning about different personalities. She has worked in 47 countries and has traveled to 100 to study the different cultures and behaviours of people around the world. Despite her dyslexia, Carole has written two book…
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029: (Encore): Building School Culture, One Relationship at a Time with Philip Knafla
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28:24What happens when fun, collaboration, and high expectations all thrive in the same classroom? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lycka sits down with veteran educator and Principal of County Central High School, Philip Knafla, to explore how every child can be seen, supported, and championed. Together, they dive into the power of relationships, resilie…
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382: Making Your Way Through Grief to joy
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17:08Originally Aired September 02, 2021: We're all unique — shaped by different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. But when it comes to finding meaning in the midst of grief, we share a common struggle. It's never easy. In this encore episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, we revisit an insightful conversation with Kimberley Pittman-Schulz, who h…
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Paul & Emily: Helping Parents Help Teens Prepare for Exams
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50:47Paul and Emily Hughes have both made the leap from public sector teaching into entrepreneurship and now run the Parent Guide to GCSE, a website where they support parents whose children are in Year 11 and are preparing to take their first set of important exams. They met in 2003 as trainee teachers assigned to the same school after completing their…
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335: Maddie Corman - Actress ("Some Kind of Wonderful", "Accidentally Brave") - Return Visit
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36:28My returning guest is a popular actress who, in addition to all of her credits, wrote, produced, and starred in an emotional one-woman show, "Accidentally Brave". We discuss what led to this tour-de-force, how she dealt with reactions from the public, how she's coped with this difficult time in her life, and much more.…
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028: (Encore) Empowering Learners: From Bus Driver to Visionary Educator with Dr. Jamie Valenzuela-Mumau
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25:01From middle school bus driver to educational leader, Dr. Jamie Valenzuela-Mumau shares how culturally responsive teaching, student voice, and AI-powered tools can reshape learning. Now leading Coherent Educational Solutions and the My Future Capacity platform, he's helping students discover careers aligned with their strengths and passions—one empo…
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Originally Aired August 26, 2021. Today, we're revisiting an inspiring conversation with Kevin McDonald, a passionate voice in radio and audio media for nearly 20 years and the creator of the uplifting podcast My Independence Report. Kevin reminds us, "If we declare our independence from all the negativity, and the hate and the bad stuff in the wor…
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Lorraine Hamilton: Becoming the Legendary Leader of Your Technicolour Life
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42:16Lorraine Hamilton PCC is a Speaker, Author, Coach, and CEO of the Coach School Academy, where she supports life coaches in making a living from making a difference. As an engineer designing mobile phone networks, Lorraine started a coaching business, then leapt into coaching full time. Lorraine has over 15 years of experience and is a Certified Pro…
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334: Susie Singer Carter - Award-Winning Filmmaker ("No Country for Old People")
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26:46My guest is an award-winning filmmaker and caregiver advocate. We discuss the making of her powerful documentary "No Country for Old People", the urgent issues facing elder care in America, the personal caregiving experiences that shaped her storytelling, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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380: 3 Steps to Heal Your Love Wound and Develop a Life of Love
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26:41Originally Aired August 19, 2021. Love wounds go far beyond a broken heart—they can affect your mind, body, and sense of self-worth. In this encore episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. Michael McGee to discuss how to heal these deep emotional wounds and step onto the path of living a truly Fantastic Life. Discover strategies to overcome self-doubt…
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027: (Encore) Teaching with Heart: Jennifer Turner on Shakespeare, AI, and Empowering Young Minds
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28:05Veteran English teacher and Head of Languages at Port Credit Secondary School, Jennifer Turner, joins us to share how she makes Shakespeare come alive, guides students through the challenges of AI in education, and fosters authentic critical thinking. With over 20 years in the classroom, Jennifer offers a passionate, practical perspective on teachi…
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Siobhan McKeown: Finding Balance Whilst Working Remotely
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43:04Siobhan McKeown is the Director of People Operations at the internationally distributed web development agency, Human Made. She is the author of A Life Lived Remotely, a book on how the internet and technology have changed the way we work in a digital world. She is an event organiser, public speaker, and advocate and contributor for free software a…
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333: Eduardo Goncalves - Environmental and Animal Rights Advocate
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26:40My guest is an internationally recognized environmental and animal rights advocate. We discuss his work with the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting, his books opposing trophy hunting, the shocking realities of wildlife exploitation, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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026: Leading with Heart, Listening with Purpose with Stacy Hovey
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25:06Stacy Hovey returns with heart, purpose, and a people-first approach to leadership in education. In this encore conversation with Dr. Lycka, she sheds light on the pressing challenges educators continue to face—burnout, rising class sizes, and the urgent need for genuine listening. Filled with wisdom and authenticity, this timeless episode offers b…
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379: How to Remove Fear, Anxiety and Self-Doubt with Mia Hewett
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24:35Originally Aired August 21, 2021: In this encore conversation, Dr. Lycka sits down with Mia Hewett, founder of Aligned Intelligence, to share powerful insights on eliminating fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Imagine silencing that nagging inner critic once and for all. In this episode, you'll discover how to process emotions without fear, break free …
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Dr Allen Lycka: Choosing Joy After Trauma
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45:52Dr. Allen Lycka was a leading cosmetic doctor for over 40 years, pioneering many modern cosmetic procedures that have become so routine today. His passion for his practice was apparent in the holistic approach he took to his patients and the many accolades he received throughout his career. In 2003, everything changed when he began experiencing dro…
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332: Charles Fuschillo - President/CEO - Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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22:25My guest is a former NY State Senator, and currently is the president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. We talk about his career as a state senator, why he moved into public advocacy, the impact the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is having on people living with and dealing with Alzheimer's, and much more.…
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025: (Encore) From Good to Great, Building School Culture with Dr. David Kelly
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27:09Join Dr's Allen Lycka and David Kelly, principal of Nixa High School, for a look at Davids 20-year journey in secondary education, insights on building strong school culture, achieving excellence and preparing students for real-world success. A must-listen for educators and change-makers. Guest Bio: Dr. David Kelly has spent 20 years in secondary e…
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379: How Not to Become a Fashion Criminal with Holly Katz
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21:37Originally Aired August 5, 2021: Dr. Lycka chats with personal stylist Holly Katz about how your wardrobe can shape your confidence, career, and future. Many people don't realize that the wrong image can hold them back. Holly shares expert tips on style makeovers, closet clean-outs, and how to avoid becoming a "fashion criminal," so you can present…
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Christine Morrison: Staying Client-Focused
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44:34Christine Morrison is a former Merseyside Police sergeant and specialist crime prevention advisor with Greater Manchester Police who established her own business, CMA Training, in 2003. She delivers training workshops in personal safety and crime prevention to clients in the public, private, and voluntary sectors in the UK and internationally. When…
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331: Donovan Scott - Actor ("Police Academy", "Popeye")
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19:51My guest is an actor known for a variety of roles on stage, screen, and television. We discuss his lengthy career, how he feels about his physical presentation, the importance of humor, and much more!By Dr. Bob Phillips
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024: (Encore) From Rock Bands to the Principal's Office with Martina Fazzano
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28:54Tune in to meet Martina Fazzano, principal of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, whose journey from the music industry to education leadership bridges real-world learning with student empowerment. In this edition of The Elite Educator, Martina shares how she champions student voice, modernizes curriculum, and brings Indigenous history into the cla…
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378: Learning to Thrive Not Simply Survive
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21:22Originally Aired July 29, 2021: In this Best Of edition of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Lycka talks with spiritual life coach and author Melissa Oatman about how to heal from trauma and get unstuck. Many people relive pain from divorce, breakups, financial struggles, or low self-confidence. Melissa shares her four-part plan to release old woun…
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Ellen Goodwin: Squashing Procrastination Through Energy Management
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40:19Ellen Goodwin is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Productivity Expert who uses neuroscience practices to help businesses and individuals overcome procrastination struggles. After struggling with motivation issues, Ellen created tools and empirically-based systems to amp up productivity and resist procrastination. She now uses the things she learned to h…
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330: Taylor Blackwell - Actor, Writer, Director ("It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story")
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20:55My guest is a multi-dimensional rising star in the show business industry. We discuss her career as well as her goals, the twists and turns she's encountered in the industry, her love for Judy Tenuta, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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023: Leading with Heart: Laura Beltran's Journey in Education
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24:09Welcome Laura Beltran! Laura is Principal of St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Windsor, Ontario. With 31 years of experience in education, Laura shares her journey from aspiring pediatrician to passionate educator. She discusses the importance of equity, inclusion, and student well-being, as well as her leadership in unique programs like Hockey …
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377: Through Covid and Beyond: The Art of Switching Hats
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23:51Originally Aired Jul 22, 2021: This week on How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Lycka revisits one of our most fascinating conversations with Jason Zuk. Jason is a Florida attorney, psychic medium, and host of The Social Psychic Radio Show. In this inspiring discussion, Jason shares his journey of discovering his psychic abilities, the role of premon…
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Ali Farrell: Separating Work-Life from Home-Life
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48:40Ali Godding, now Farrell is a business owner, Founder and Creator of The Career Leap. After a year of selling someone else’s programme, Ali decided to create her own product. She based it on an online model for both delivery and marketing, and she uses webinars to share her three steps to accelerate your career. Ali joins me today to share how havi…
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329: Carol Vigoda Fuchs - Author; Abe Vigoda's Daughter
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23:39My guest is the daughter of the late, beloved actor Abe Vigoda. We discuss her joy in having him as a father, her favorite memories, some of his quirks, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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376: Become an International Best-Selling Author
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20:55Originally published July 15, 2021. In this encore episode, Dr. Lycka sits down with Kelly Falardeau—once his patient, now a celebrated author, speaker, and mentor. Kelly reveals why writing a book is the ultimate way to boost your profile, serving as both a calling card and an impressive CV. Her proven method can fast-track you toward opportunitie…
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022: (Encore) Empowering Futures Through Education with Rhae-Ann Holoien
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26:45Rhae-Ann Holoien—Superintendent of Battle River School Division—shares powerful insights from her 30+ years in education. From growing up in a family of educators to leading division-wide transformation, Rhae-Ann reveals how she builds inclusive school cultures, prioritizes well-being, and leads with authenticity. Whether you're a teacher, leader, …
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Vanessa Vallely OBE: Helping Women Drive Their Careers Forward
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44:47Vanessa Vallely, OBE, is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and is a prominent figure in gender equality who guides government and corporate organisations seeking to attract, develop, and retain their female talent. In 2008 she launched the award-winning WeAreTheCity website to help women progress in their careers. The site now has over 120,…
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328: Shannon Miller - US Medal-Winning Olympic Gymnast – Return Visit
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29:48My returning guest is Olympic gymnastic champion Shannon Miller. We discuss some of the difficulties in preparing for and appearing in the Olympics, how she has dealt with transitioning away from competition, how she's dealt with ovarian cancer, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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021: (Encore) A Journey of Passion and Learning with Paul Turner
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29:16Dr. Lycka is joined by Paul Turner, a veteran Language and Literature teacher whose journey into education began with an unexpected pivot from law enforcement. With nearly three decades of classroom experience, Paul shares his love for experiential learning, the value of cultural immersion, and the impact of international student trips. His story i…
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375: Focused, Intentional and Thriving with Jennifer Fox
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16:53Originally published July 01, 2021. Join Jennifer Foxworthy as she shares her experiences as a former US Navy Crewman and now a success facilitator. Dr. Lycka and Jennifer discuss her unique formula for helping people to overcome their stumbling blocks, and push them out of the way to achieve their goal. It's a riveting conversation focused on real…
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you open your email inbox? Whether it’s your personal email or business account, it can be easy to begin feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of email you receive every single day! Email has helped businesses grow much faster today than in the pre-internet days. It has helped keep people connected – for work and…
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327: Tomas Arana - Actor ("Gladiator", "The Bodyguard")
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28:31My guest is a versatile actor who has appeared in American and European productions. Perhaps best known for his roles in Gladiator, and The Bodyguard, we discuss his career, how he's dealt with ups and downs in his career, how he keeps balance in his life, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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020: (Encore) Leadership, Laughter and Crazy Socks with Bryan Burns
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28:07We're bringing back one of our most beloved episodes of The Elite Educator! Join Dr. Al as he reconnects with Bryan Burns, principal of Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek, Alberta—a place close to both their hearts. From growing up in Ontario to leading with purpose in Southern Alberta, Bryan shares his journey with warmth, humor, and, yes…
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374: The Journey to Living a Life of Abundance
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24:08Originally published July 01, 2021. In this encore episode, Wally Carmichael joins Dr. Allen Lycka to uncover how recognizing your own worth can help you move past life's obstacles and embrace lasting peace and abundance. Bio: Wally Carmichael is a retired Army Medic, founder of Abundance & Prosperity Business Mastery LLC, and host of the Men of Ab…
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Ronan Leonard: Staying Grounded and Centred with your Why
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43:33Originally from the United Kingdom, Ronan Leonard is the founder of Eccountability, a mastermind platform where entrepreneurs can get the support they need as they navigate the ups and downs of the business. Since he loves watching and helping people succeed, he connects business owners to their “tribe” so they can learn from others while also havi…
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326: Tim Gray - Founder/President, World War II Foundation
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23:07My guest is the founder and president of the World War II Foundation. We discuss the importance of this foundation, some of the documentaries he has produced, the role that Bob Hope played in World War II, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips
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Originally published June 24, 202. Join us on the road in this inspiring encore episode with Tim Winders entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host. Tim shares practical tips for making money while living a mobile lifestyle, and dives deep into what truly makes life meaningful. We also explore the evolution of leadership and how it can shape your person…
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