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I learned the value of connection and correction when my daughter was 16.  I had been reading John Maxwell’s books for a long time. Over the years, I had come across one of his books entitled Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. Eventually, I also found the teen version of that book and decided to…

Have you ever been overwhelmed? Have you ever been in a place where you looked up at your ceiling and just thought, “I don’t know what to do?” If so, then today I have some power-packed, real strategies for you. This topic is coming directly from my life at this time and in this season.…

Over the years of speaking and teaching, I have learned countless lessons. I have learned tactics and strategies that have caused me to be as successful as I’ve been.  Today I want to share those lessons with you.  Whether you’re a speaker, trainer, coach, or expert in any area, these lessons apply to you. It…

As many of you may know, being a small business owner is one of the hardest jobs you can have. Not only do we need the skills to run a small business but we also need the right mindset. This is where Frank Spevak specializes. He has an over 30-year long history in helping small…

Last week I had the chance to interview a guest who is a superhero in my eyes. Kathryn Burmeister is an author, speaker, coach, and attorney. Most of all, she is a defender of the innocent. On top of being a “great defender,” Kathryn is passionate about so many areas of life. She’s done so…

Jeffrey Barnes is an expert on all things Disney. He has behind-the-scenes knowledge and experience with this brand and understands it in a way few others do.  As a result, Jeff believes that there are some amazing things this brand can teach us. The purpose of all of his classes, books, and keynotes is to…

As many of you know, my fiancé passed away from cancer in 2016. I had the opportunity to be with him throughout that whole journey.  Just days before he died, I believed that there would be healing. I truly thought there would be a magical moment and everything would be perfect from there on out.…

Power is a choice. You may not know what your other choices are, that you feel like you’re between a rock and a hard place. You don’t want to ever feel that way. And so, you either give your power and influence away or you decide to harness it and use it appropriately – your…

There’s so much more to growing your business than just making that sale. In fact, developing relationships with your customers is at the core of business success.  Specifically, the Doctor of Influence, Dr. Robert Cialdini, has come up with 6 science-based principles of persuasion, that when used the right way, you’re able to move your…

Tina Marie St Cyr is an executive coach and business strategist. She is the CEO of Bonfire Coaching, LLC where she helps her clients every single day to get reconnected with who they are and then figure out how to live out their passions in their business world.  Tina also hosts the Light Your Life…