No More Excuses: Monday Motivation Podcast

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening, sharing and messaging me when you can't find my podcasts! LOL! In last week's podcast I asked you to rate your level of excitement that you have for your goals. Then, I asked you to make a note of WHY? Why you ARE or AREN'T excited about them.  Why do you think I asked that?  Listen in this week as I reference, as the podcast image suggests, Simon Sinek's book "Start With Why". I just finished listening to the audiobook and it's very timely with what some of the challenges my clients are facing.  Yes, as good as I am, we all still have challenges! LOL! And sometimes, personally and professionally, we need to go back to the beginning, the basics and remember WHY. So, listen in, and then email me or comment and tell me WHY! And, if you can't figure out your WHY, or you need help sharing it with others... email me, it's what I do! Have a great week! Cheers! Sandi 

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast... and most importantly, investing your time into YOU! Last week's podcast [that doesn't look like it released on all platforms again grrr] was about ACCOUNTABILITY. Did you think about or try any new ways to hold yourself accountable? It's not always easy is it? And, like I talk about with my suggestions on focus with to-do lists, and priorities – there are many options – and you have to find what works for you! Listen in this week as I ask you to try something to check-in on your goals and why or why you aren't holding yourself accountable. This week I am asking you to DIG DEEPER so you can PLAY a HELL OF A LOT BIGGER! Cheers! Sandi 

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you again for listening and sharing this podcast with others! And, for your comments, emails and investing the time in YOU! FOCUS! Last week's podcast was about reeling in all the ideas, thoughts and shit swirling around in your head, written down on post-it's and note pads... prioritizing and then attacking! FOCUSING on ONE thing at a time! How'd you do? I did it... sort of! LOL! Listen in this week as I share all that I have swirling around in my head, what's coming, and what is keeping me focused! My MOTIVATION for doing all that I am doing.  Yep... MY WHY!  I look forward to hearing from you as well and, as always, if you can't figure it out, email me, let's do ONE session. I guarantee I can help you focus! And how about this... once we're done, you pay me based on the value. Try me. What do you have to lose? Have a very focused and motivated week! Cheers! Sandi

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast and for your comments and input! On this day, seven years ago,  I decided it was time to FOCUS purely on COACHING and started Growing Forward! Fitting as today's podcast theme is about just that... FOCUS! Last week's podcast was me asking you "What's Next"? Many of you, including me had LOTS of ideas, got excited and did a great deal of research. I LOVE IT! I, myself, watched three webinars, have tons of post-it®notes of ideas on my door, and note pads full of concepts for an app, [YES AN APP!], an online course, and in-person and virtual via Zoom coaching accountability group. I heard from others that, “What’s Next” is “waiting on results from some tests”, another was “ramping up training”, and one other was, “creating my own mentoring program”! Then I realized, I needed to reel it in! How about you? Listen in this week as I talk about WHY I got you thinking about what's next and, then really... WHAT'S NEXT! And a litt

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! I'm happy to hear that the tech issue is fixed and hopefully you've all gotten caught up!  Do you realize this is WEEK #200?! 200 weeks IN. A. ROW! No skips, subs or reuses. I'm pretty damn proud of myself! And, I hope that you realize it's because of you messaging me and me seeing the downloads that keeps me going?! So for that, I THANK YOU!  And now... WHAT'S NEXT? What's next for me. For you?  I know. I know! For love of all that's funny and tasty, why am I already asking you "What's next"? Well, because the dust has settled and now it's time to get your ASSES IN GEAR!  It's time to BE CHALLENGED. To challenge YOURSELF and take that next step. To REALLY do what you "said" you'd do! I mean, what does your 30-day goal say? Have you achieved? Made progress?  Last week's podcast was about FACING YOUR WAVE - staring down any challenges you have previously avoided and understand you must face them.  And this week, listen in as I share

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! After finding out there had been an error with the podcasts since #196, I am hopeful that you all can hear this now and appreciate everyone who contacted me to let me know! NOW... if you haven't yet, go back to 196 and catch up and then come back! And then listen in as the little girl in the podcast image was my inspiration for this week. She had NO FEAR and she FACED HER WAVES! Click here to watch a 1 minute video of how she "faced her "waves"! Listen in this week as I continue to talk about the importance of your Word of the Year and how it will help you not just start your year off strong, but as you face the rest of the year, it will help you FACE YOUR "WAVES"! Don't forget - for all my listeners, I'm holding a ZOOM "Ask Sandi" session on Tues, Jan 28th 6pm EST/3pm PST I hope you will join in!  Click here to register!  Pre-registration is required! Have a great week! Cheers! Sandi

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others, and especially for giving me the motivation to continue! Last week's podcast was about choosing not just your Word of the Year, but writing a sentence using that WORD. Creating your Mantra for the year.  In this week's podcast, I share an example of how a clients' word for 2020 not only aligns with her goals, but how important it is to her mindset, and how she's already using her WORD to help her get back on-track! And, I've created something new! I'm super excited about this! I'm using MY word ELEVATE, and will be hosting a [free] POCAST LISTENER "Ask Sandi" Zoom Session!  WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 28th. 3:00 p.m. PST HOW: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER! Click here: https://preview.tinyurl.com/NoMoreExcusesPodcast WHY: Meet other listeners! [We'll do brief intro's!] Discuss Monday's podcast theme! [or others!] Ask me a business/coaching question! Have a great week and I look forward

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Yes, it's 2020, the first FULL week of January and the NEW year! Cheers to you making it through the Holidays and celebrating! Last week's podcast [#196] was all about what are you CELEBRATING! The ONE thing that you kicked-ass on in 2019. Whether it was a mindset shift, a decision, or a goal - I'm confident you all found at least ONE thing, didn't you? This week I talk about the difference between Resolutions and Goals. I discussed it every year and I share why people fall short on them.  And, now it's time to CHOOSE! Your WORD OF THE YEAR that is! Listen in this week as I share the activity on how I chose my word, and the worksheet I createdthat I use with my clients.  Doing this activity will help you think deeper than just "choosing a word". I also talk about my conversation with my Mentee, Sherice and what she does with her WORD! It inspired me to think more about my WORD and how I WILL LIVE BY IT this whole year! The word you c

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your network! Thanks to listener Adam for choosing to listen to this podcast after he found the Top 20 podcasts article on Flipboard, and that Oprah and Tony Robbins share the list with ME!  Last week’s podcast was about ONE thing. One thing you would DO, NOT do, let go of, look forward to or even get caught up on during this holiday time. What did you come up with?  Listen in this week as I share what I heard from some clients and listeners and how powerful the number ONE really is! And then THIS week... WOW the last TWO days of December and 2019. It's time to celebrate! As you listen in, I share what I had written down on my FINISH THE YEAR STRONG worksheet, and what I am celebrating and why! As well as my clients and listeners! Like BADASS Kelly who texted me on Friday saying she didn't just hit her goal, she PASSED IT. And just two weeks ago, she had a good ways to go! And, If you think you've had the shittiest

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuse! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast! Don't forget to tag me when you share it! Last week's podcast theme was the Power of One. One client, connection, introduction, shift of your mindset to reframe your disappointment and see what really DID happen vs. focusing on what didn't. This week we're going to continue talking about ONE thing as we stare down the last full week of December and 2019!  Are you ready?  This week is full of traveling, gifts, parties, family, could be some chaos, and hopefully some relaxation! Listen in this week as I share what the members of one of my monthly accountability group will be doing as well as myself! We have eight days left in December. What does it look like for you? What's ONE thing that will help you finish even STRONGER? Yes. I'm beating this horse still! It's time to put you first.  Listen in and then email me or post in the comments section! Have a great week and a very Merry Christ

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your network! Thanks again to FEEDSPOT.com. If you didn’t listen last week or see the post, this podcast was voted #6 of 20 TOP motivational podcasts! And thanks again to everyone of you who come back week after week and listen and share the podcast with your friends, colleagues, family. I really appreciate it! Last week’s podcast was about LETTING GO of expectations and celebrating what DID happen! In this week's podcast I share some examples of how I helped people shift their mindset. Listen in this week as I talk about: THE POWER OF ONE. One shift of your mindset. One new client. One phone call. One conversation. One connection. One introduction. One change. One Choice. With only two weeks left in the year, it’s your turn. Listen in and then share in the comments section or email me!  Have a great week, and if you can’t figure it out, I would encourage you to sign up for my 20 weeks for 2020 (there’s a 10 week v

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your network! This week I’d like to thank FEEDSPOT.com for sharing that I was voted #6 of 20 TOP Motivational Podcasts! You can read more by clicking here about the rankings, and now, I’m going to RELISH in being #6 and, the fact that people are listening, and more importantly they feel like it’s relative! Now THAT will help me finish 2019 strong! It’s always fun to get good news, isn’t it? This week I share an example of my OWN! For the kick-off of B!TCHEZ & BOOZE Orange County, where I had set expectations up based on an outcome I wanted for others! And how I was frustrated and disappointed at first. Like in podcast 191, I mentioned it’s hard to be in the “thankful mindset” all the times, but it does help you feel better when you focus on what’s going well. And when I received the email about being voted onto the Top 20 Motivational Podcasts list helped me shift my energy! When you hold onto expectations, whi

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your network! A special shout out to Brent Thompson in San Diego and Stephen Andert in Arizona, I appreciate you listening and commenting on posts!   That’s what it’s all about right?! And WOW it’s Dec. 2nd! Only FOUR full weeks left in 2019. For those regular listeners, based on last week’s podcast and posts, did you give yourself permission to breath? Did you give yourself permission to indulge? To do something you haven’t been because you felt you needed permission – you needed someone else to say “it’s ok”? Now you can put that goal on your 2020 PLAN because you realize you WILL achieve that goal as you only needed permission from YOU! As I shared last week, many of the responses I heard were about mental and physical health – not being able to “find time” to work out, read a book, have quiet time, friend time, just time to take a breath. I get it! With the move and time difference, I’ve had to “give myself per

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back and thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your network! With this being the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I will say I am truly THANKFUL for all of you! I’m not just saying that as I don’t have time to bullshit around! I will say I’d be MORE grateful if you’d share the podcast on your social media and tag me so I’ll see it! :) After all, sharing, helping, and collaborating is how we all grow isn’t it?! Once you connect with me, message or tag me, and I will follow you back... and give you a shout out! Yes, it is the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S! It’s the beginning of the Holiday madness with family coming in, or perhaps you traveling and kids being out of school. Cleaning frenzies, cooking, baking, shopping and decorating. Black Friday. Cyber Monday and lots of Christmas music and movies! This week is also the week, like I mentioned earlier, to be THANKFUL. People tend to reflect on what they’re thankful for. And it can be hard to be thank

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION!  Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! I appreciate you being here, for listening and for sharing this podcast on your social media so youcan help others learn and grow as well! Last week’s podcast was about asking for help so you can truly finish the year strong. Doing the weekly action activity, that I gave to you last week as homework, can help you see if you are or are not getting the results you desire and if not... WHO can help? WHAT do you need? And now we have six week to go people! And we’re playing for RESULTS! Yes, many of my clients tend to be overachievers, and they aren’t quite sure about the “playing” shit! LOL! So, we’ve had to talked through some examples, and here’s one of mine: Week of Nov 4th, the RESULT I was playing for: Start building my network here in HB. Action 1: Network  Action 2: Create a MeetUp group Action 3: Post in the HB Facebook groups about who I am / new here WHAT HAPPENED: I met three people in person from the MeetUp group, I have at

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast No More Excuses! I appreciate you being here, reading this, listening and sharing with others! Especially for taking the time to invest in you! Your comments, emails and messages keep me going as well! And thanks to listener Lyndsey Kemp out here in Cali! I appreciate you listening and look forward to hearing from you! Time is ticking away isn’t it? Seven weeks left in 2019, and WOW, people are doing amazing things! Not just my clients, but everyone I've heard from. And, of course not everyone is on-track, and yes, there’s been many ups and downs, twists and turns, shifting and pivoting! But... not stopping! It’s been great hearing how all of you are committed to FINISHING THE year STRONG! You know, as a runner I do comparisons to running a lot and, well, life is like running a race on a path you aren’t familiar with. I remember one race, where I had been going uphill for a long time – so much so that my lower back was starting to hurt. I had looked

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast to allow others to hear it that may not be subscribed! Don't forget to connect with me on social media and message me!! I appreciate you! November is here! There are eight weeks left in 2019! WOW! You've done the hard work, put in the effort, but you can't stop now! But... what you CAN DO is CELEBRATE your EFFORTS, take a breath and make sure your priorities are in-check! The holiday season is fast approaching, so let's make sure you are set up for success, so you can ENJOY them, and have fun with family, friends, colleagues! I've said this is many podcasts and client sessions, "If you're not 100%, how are you showing up for others?" In the last week, I've sent one client on vacation, had another schedule date night, reminded another to make Friday night about HER and CELEBRATED with two others for taking time for themselves and they didn't feel guilty about it! At the end of the 58 d

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! I appreciate you reading this, then listening and sharing the podcast link with others! That way, you're helping others invest in themselves as well! And yes, helping me live up to my "word of the year"... EXPAND! It's the last week of October, and Halloween week! This year will be different for us, yet again another CHANGE! We're used to hosting or attending Halloween parties and really enjoy dressing up and getting into character! We're also used to handing out candy and enjoying the little kid's costumes, but with our condo that's not able to happen due to it being a gated community.  What about you? What's TRADITION for you? What do you do for Halloween or around this time?  We're also used to handing out candy and enjoying the little kid's costumes, but with our condo that's not able to happen due to it being a gated community.  MORE CHANGE... right? I've talked a lot about it the last few weeks, and last week specifically was

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to the weekly podcast, No More Excuses! I appreciate you being here, reading, listening and sharing this podcast! I’d like to ask, what’s your main reason for continually listening? Email me and tell me, post in the comments or message me on social media [you have connected with me... haven't you?!] Can you believe it’s October 21st already? Over halfway through the month, for me: One week into being 50 and, almost one month [3 days shy of] into this new adventure of moving from Indiana to California! It’s definitely redefining me! A great deal of transition – stress – anxiety during this time. However, time management – sticking to a schedule helped me stay focused from the beginning when we found out we were moving, to scheduling construction, the house going up for sale and all that goes with that on to the packing, cancelling services, talking with friends and clients on to the actual move! Like I've mentioned in the last few podcasts during this mania, making sure yo

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back the weekly podcast No More Excuses! Thank you for listening, sharing this podcast via your social media outlets. If you’re new to my podcast, welcome and thank you for being here. For those of you who’ve listened weekly, you’ve done the hard part! The review of your year [well, I hope you have!] If not, go back to podcast #183. Looking into your environment – the WHO and WHAT in your world and clean it up! Make the changes necessary and allow the space for new opportunities – new adventures and then upgrading your environment so you’ll have the tools to make you successful! Do you need staff? A new mic and laptop [like me!]? New running shoes, outfit, desk or even a car? It could be something simple like a more comfortable chair or décor to help you enjoy your space more! What can help you be more efficient? Productive? Effective as a business owner –leader – parent – spouse? What if money was no object? How would you upgrade your environment then? At the monthly women’s