Choose & Become!

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Trish Kendall, an expert on creating enduring success and an international keynote speaker, unearths the inspirational stories of her guests as they share their journeys to enduring success with us. If you ask her, Trish will tell you she has become the most successful person she knows. She is proud of her career, is a trusting and trusted member of her community, and is a loving wife and devoted mother of two children. All simple measures, but far more than she ever thought she would have. Her childhood was tortured by relentless sexual abuse, neglect, and ultimately, a crystal meth addiction that led to her near suicide at 20 years old. But Trish climbed from the pit of despair and summited the peak of success—enduring success—by making five critical choices. Today, she inspires others to achieve enduring success and provides a pathway there for all. In this Choose & Become series, Trish and her guests share their insights, lessons, and wisdom as it relates to these five choices on their journeys to creating enduring success. www.trishkendall.com

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October 19, 20269 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 133 - The Innate Ability to Love

“It doesn't matter where you're from. It only matters who you are.” Inspiring words from my Uber driver during a 30-minute ride from the Halifax airport to a client engagement. She was from Ukraine. I was from Boston. Different backgrounds, different circumstances, different life experiences. And yet, we found ourselves in this rich conversation about our innate desire to love and be loved. This is an excerpt from my latest Trish Kendall Speaks, and a reminder that no matter our circumstances, backgrounds, stories, or upbringings, we share this universal connection. Despite all our apparent differences, it really does come down to love. Our ability to choose to give all the love we have to give, and receive all the love others want to give. Boundless love. ❤️ About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

October 12, 20268 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 132 - Messages of Mattering

About this Episode: There’s a difference between thanking someone for what they did and telling them how they matter. I recently ordered a book I’d been wanting to read, Messages of Mattering: The Grace Note Method for Cultivating Meaning, Connection, and Impact by @Andrea Driessen. I ordered it because I was preparing for a client who wanted their leadership team to focus on expressing appreciation, and I knew I would get some nuggets and inspiration from Andrea. Well, I read the whole book on a flight back to Boson. I think it took me an hour! And it gave me so much inspiration and ideas. I appreciated her book so much that I bought another copy as a special gift of gratitude for my client! Andrea’s “Grace Notes,” method is about expressing our appreciation—not simply for what someone has done, but for who they are. There’s a difference between: Thank you for what you did. and I want you to know how you matter to me. When was the last time you told someone not just that you appreciated something they did, but how they matter to you? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

October 12, 20268 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 132 - Messages of Mattering

October 7, 20265 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 131 - Be Curious Not Furious

Be Curious, Not Furious Curiosity can be a superpower. It allows us to maintain trusted relationships while working through challenging situations together and to approach the inevitable complexities in our relationships with love and understanding. Most of all, curiosity gives us the opportunity to make a choice about how we will respond to life’s challenges. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

July 29, 20265 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 129 - Mastering the Art of Listening

???? There's a lot of talk about listening. I don't know anyone—including myself—who has truly mastered listening to identify with another person. The best listeners I know—and I'm fortunate to know a few people who are unbelievable listeners—never stop evolving. They never stop practicing. They never stop learning from others. What is one thing you do to practice listening better? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

July 8, 20265 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 128 - From an 82-Year-Old Grandmother: She Didn't Want Marriage or Motherhood... Then Something Changed

About this Episode: She told me, "I never wanted to get married, and I didn't want to have kids." I leaned in. Then she shared something I wasn't expecting. She didn't feel that immediate, "natural" motherly instinct everyone talks about. It wasn't until her third child (second daughter) was born—and she watched the love between her daughters—that she truly experienced the love of being a mom. It reminded me that love doesn't follow a schedule. Stay open. Trust the process. Embrace your boundless capacity to love. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

June 10, 20264 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 127 - Joy in the Ordinary

Why does it so often take losing something—or the threat of losing it—to appreciate the joy in the ordinary? About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

June 3, 20264 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 126 - Saying Yes to the Infinite Good

Breaking the cycle wasn’t just saying no to the bad. It was finally saying YES to all the good. ❤️✨ Love. Family. Belonging. The messy, beautiful, ordinary moments of life. I deserved all the good — and so do you. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

May 27, 20262 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 125 - Climbing to the Peak

What if creating enduring success is possible for anyone — no matter their story, circumstances, or past? ✨ In this video, I share a glimpse of my journey from the pit of despair to the peak of enduring success ⛰️ — and the five critical choices that changed my life forever. If you’re looking to inspire your organization, team, or audience to believe in what’s possible for themselves and each other, DM me to learn more - trish@trishkendall.com About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love

May 13, 20263 min

Trish Kendall Speaks Episode 124 - Inspiring Companies, Leaders, and Individuals Create Enduring Success...Together

About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make. Trish inspires you to make that choice each day. Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too. Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host Connect with Trish: www.trishkendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/ Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks #chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love