Enlightenment of Change

Hosted by Connie Whitman

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Life – a series of decisions, relationships and learning. Have you ever tried something new and thought, "what took me so long to do this?" Change, progress and enlightenment are always the backdrop in our life's landscape. On Enlightenment of Change, you'll hear cutting edge techniques and solutions to bring what really matters to the forefront in your, professional and personal, day-to-day life. From feeling good, to feeling great and how to cope when things are not going so well. Enlightenment of Change is your go-to resource for all things forward. Hop on board – you're going to enjoy the ride!

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October 23, 202636 min

Building Profitable Connections with Michell Stockmann (Episode 438)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. The difference between authentic connection and just networking, and why that distinction matters. 2. That you don't have to fit into one box (career professional, mom, entrepreneur, caregiver) and how to give yourselves permission to be all of those things instead of choosing just one identity. 3. The strongest relationships aren't built because we have everything in common - they're built because we have different experiences. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team." - About Michell Stockmann : Michell Stockmann is the Founder and CEO of Women Empowering Women (WEW), a national organization dedicated to building authentic connections that empower women personally and professionally. A serial entrepreneur and community builder, she champions collaboration over competition and helps women discover the power of meaningful relationships. Through her businesses and WEW, Michell inspires others to lead with purpose, connection, and the belief that empowering women is an action. How to Get in Touch with Michell Stockmann : Website: https://wewnational.com/ Email: michell@tksdesignteam.com Gift: https://wewnational.com/ events/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted weekly; listen as Connie dives into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

October 13, 202637 min

Build Income, Financial Independence, and Generational Wealth with Digna Deleon-Morris (Episode 437)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Why structure, daily execution, mentorship, and a repeatable system are more powerful than relying on motivation, luck, or personal connections. 2. How to use financial strategies to build long-term wealth. 3. How to rebuild identity and create a legacy by building something meaningful for future generations. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." About Digna Deleon-Morris : Digna Deleon-Morris is an entrepreneur, financial educator, and co-founder of Nationwide Financial Firm. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic, she went from earning $5.25 an hour to managing an $82 million corporate territory before becoming an entrepreneur. Today, she helps families build financial protection and generational wealth while empowering entrepreneurs to create scalable financial services businesses through leadership, systems, and mentorship. How to Get in Touch with Digna Deleon-Morris : Website: https://www . nationwidefinancialfirm.com/ Email: digna@ nationwidefinancialfirm.com Instagram: @dignadeleonmorris Gift: dignadmorris.com/enlightenmen t Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted weekly; listen as Connie dives into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

October 6, 202639 min

Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards (Episode 436)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. How unresolved emotional wounds, past patterns, and the fear of loneliness can quietly shape the choices we make in love and life. 2. What it truly means to rebuild yourself after emotionally destructive experiences. 3. Honest insights about relationships, self-worth, growth, and the uncomfortable truths that often become our greatest catalysts for change. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Stephen Levine : "To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear." About Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards : Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards is the author of The Venus Fly Trap: Sex, Lies, and Repercussions , a real-life–inspired exploration of obsession, emotional patterns, and personal accountability. With a PhD in Spiritual Counseling and a background in international speaking, he helps people recognize destructive relationship cycles, increase self-awareness, and embrace meaningful personal transformation through honest reflection and practical insight. How to Get in Touch with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards : Website: http://vft23.com/ Email: help@vft23.com Gift: https://vft23.com/venus-fly- trap-books/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

September 29, 202641 min

Rewriting Your Story From Lived Experience with Antonio Michael Downing (Episode 435)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. How to stop waiting for permission to build the life you want. 2. What it means to be the author of your own story. 3. What may be the biggest lie you keep telling yourself that keeps you stuck? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Joyce Maynard : "To share our stories is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the storyteller, but for those who hear our stories and feel less alone because of it." About Antonio Michael Downing : Antonio Michael Downing is an author, musician, and host of CBC Radio's The Next Chapter. Born in Trinidad, raised between Venezuela and Canada, he built a remarkable creative life from nothing. Author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy and novel Black Cherokee, Antonio speaks about identity, belonging, and rewriting your own story from lived experience. How to Get in Touch with Antonio Michael Downing : Website: https://www. antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Instagram: @ antoniomichaeldowning Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

September 15, 202642 min

From Active-Duty Foxhole to Real Estate Automation with Keith Gillispie (Episode 434)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. What core foundational systems must be put on autopilot before scaling. 2. How my guest used massive accountability skills leading Marines and transferred those exact military leadership principles to recruiting, managing, and delegating to a remote civilian team. 3. If you are currently trapped in your business or day job, what is the first step you should take tomorrow morning to reclaim your time? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Dave Weinbaum : "Those who let things happen usually lose to those who make things happen." About Keith Gillispie : Keith Gillispie is a former active-duty Marine turned serial entrepreneur and the founder of REI Automated. He has personally invested across 34 states, raised over $10 million in private capital, and coached more than 400 students to financial freedom. Ditching traditional tactics like cold calling, Keith uses proven, automated systems to help investors consistently close five-figure deals and reclaim their time. How to Get in Touch with Keith Gillispie : Website: http://www.reiautomated.io/ demo Email: keith@reiautomated.io Gift: https://playbook.reiautomated. io/?source=Keith&campaign=OFC Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/communication-style-assessment Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

September 8, 202619 min

Leaders' Guide to Rebuilding Trust After It's Broken with Connie Whitman (Episode 433)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Trust doesn't break all at once — it erodes through small, repeated moments most leaders never notice. 2. A sincere apology and a genuine repair are two completely different things, and most people stop at the apology. 3. The three-part repair sequence that actually rebuilds trust: acknowledgment, consistency, and time. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Anonymous : "Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame. com Email: Connie@changingthesalesgame. com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. mykajabi.com/communication- style-assessment Stalk Me Online: Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

September 1, 202638 min

How to scale to $100M without burnout with Allison Maslan (Episode 432)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Conflict may be the doorway to the relationship you actually want. 2. Stop outsourcing your judgment—even to really smart people. 3. Stop making your peace dependent on someone else's cooperation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Marc Benioff : "You must always be able to predict what's next and then have the flexibility to evolve." About Allison Maslan : Allison Maslan has built 10 companies over 40 years and was named one of Forbes' "10 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch." She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Scale or Fail, endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. For 17 years, she and her CEO Business Mentors have helped over 150,000 Founders scale their companies and create more freedom through Pinnacle Global Network, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company four years running. How to Get in Touch with Allison Maslan : Website: https:// pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/ Email: support@pinnaclegn.com Gift: http:// pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/ SalesGame Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177 Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

August 25, 202636 min

Self-Leadership, Boundaries with Amy Armstrong (Episode 431)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Conflict may be the doorway to the relationship you actually want. 2. Stop outsourcing your judgment—even to really smart people. 3. Stop making your peace dependent on someone else's cooperation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Harriet B. Braiker : "Conflict can and should be handled constructively; when it is, relationships benefit. Conflict avoidance is *not* the hallmark of a good relationship. On the contrary, it is a symptom of serious problems and of poor communication." About Amy Armstrong : Amy Armstrong attracts smart, capable parents who are exhausted by conflict and ready to stop letting it run their lives. She helps them end the drama, trust their own judgment, and protect their children's freedom to simply be kids. She's not only a social worker and business owner, but a truth-teller who believes conflict is one of our greatest opportunities for growth. Her work helps people build stronger boundaries, make decisions that actually sound like them, and create deeper, more authentic relationships. How to Get in Touch with Amy Armstrong : Website: www. thecenterforfamilyresolution. com Email: amyarmstrong@ thecenterforfamilyresolution. com Gift: https://podcast. thecenterforfamilyresolution. com/enlightenment Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/ Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

August 18, 202622 min

Your Communication Style Is Costing You Sales with Connie Whitman (Episode 430)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. There are five core communication styles, and most people only know how to speak one of them fluently. 2. The reason a 'great presentation' falls flat isn't because of the content — it's a style mismatch with the person receiving it. 3. A simple in-the-moment method to identify someone's style in the first ninety seconds of a conversation. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from George Bernard Shaw: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame. com Email: Connie@changingthesalesgame. com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/ assessments/assessment_entry. asp?m=1188&a=1177 Salk Me Online: Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

August 11, 202616 min

The Cost of Staying Comfortable with Connie Whitman (Episode 429)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Comfort isn't safety — it's a slow-moving cost you don't see on the invoice until years later. 2. The stories we tell ourselves about 'not being ready' are almost always about fear, not fact. 3. A practical three-step framework for taking one uncomfortable action this week, on purpose. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Neal Donald Walsh : "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." About Connie Whitman: Connie has a high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching. Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 25+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations. A three-time #1 International Best-Selling author of her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host, Connie's inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure that business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams by enhancing their communication skills. How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman: Website: https://changingthesalesgame. com Email: Connie@changingthesalesgame. com Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://www.assess.biz/ assessments/assessment_entry. asp?m=1188&a=1177 Stalk Me Online: Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube. New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

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