Enlightenment of Change

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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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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.

August 4, 202644 min

Stop Selling Services; Start Selling Expertise with Dr. Natasha E. Davis (Episode 428)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. The way you diagnose problems, identify risks, and frame strategic solutions ultimately distinguishes you as an advisor rather than a vendor. 2. When expertise becomes visible, the conversation shifts from transactional selling to strategic problem-solving. 3. Practical insights on how to structure and communicate your expertise so that prospects understand not only what you offer, but why your approach delivers stronger outcomes. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Simon Bowen: "Today's clients aren't just skimming for the lowest price - they're looking for the deep, meaningful connection that says you understand them." About Dr. Natasha Davis : Dr. Natasha E. Davis, an award-winning business and legal strategist who advises organizations on proactive governance, compliance, and risk management to support sustainable growth. She helps organizations strengthen organizational structure, improve operational decision-making, and reduce legal and regulatory exposure during periods of growth, transformation, and innovation, allowing her to quickly identify structural and compliance risks, develop practical solutions, and improve organizational outcomes. She is the author of four books, the developer of a predictive model software platform for the consulting industry, and the recipient of the Outstanding Georgia Citizen designation in 2023. How to Get in Touch with Dr. Natasha Davis : Website: https://natashadavisvisionary. com/ Email: Support@NatashaDavisVisionary. com Gift: http://www.IbcAcademyOnline. com (Coupon code: readytowin) Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/ Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game 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.

July 28, 202639 min

The Role of Trust in Dynamic Leadership with Frans Campher (Episode 427)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Why authenticity is an important part of leadership? 2. What kind of masks do you, the leaders, wear, and what is it costing you? 3. What Emotional Contagion is and how to Use the Emotional Contagion Effect in Positive Ways? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Theodore Roosevelt : "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it." About Frans Campher: Today, my guest is Frans Campher, an executive coach, leadership strategist, and facilitator with over two decades of experience guiding high-performing leaders through the challenges of growth, authenticity, and meaningful impact. As CEO and US President of a global leadership development firm, he has worked with senior executives and teams at companies like BP, Ford Europe, GlaxoSmithKline, Deloitte, Citibank, and Johnson & Johnson. How to Get in Touch with Frans Campher: Email: frans@ildynamics.com Website: https://www.ildynamics.com/ Free Gift: https://teamtrust. ildynamics.com/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/

July 21, 202639 min

Betrayed but not Broken with Lora Cheadle (Episode 426)

In today's episode, you'll discover: For the betrayed partner, discovering an affair can feel devastating. What actually happens in the brain and nervous system when someone learns they've been betrayed? Why does betrayal often create symptoms that resemble trauma, such as hypervigilance, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or difficulty trusting their own reality? 3. After an affair is discovered, what are some of the biggest mistakes couples make when trying to repair the relationship? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Jonathan Lockwood : "Forgive others, not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace." About Lora Cheadle: LORA CHEADLE, JD CHt is an author, TEDx speaker, and leadership wellness coach who specializes in burnout and betrayal recovery. She is the author of It's Not Burnout; It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive , the award-winning book FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, Spiritual Self, and hosts the top-rated podcast, FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity or Betrayal. How to Get in Touch with Lora Cheadle: Email: lora@loracheadle.com Website: https://loracheadle.com/ Free Gift: betrayalrecoveryguide.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ LoraCheadleLifeChoreographer YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ LoraCheadleLifeChoreographer Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/

July 14, 202639 min

Growth in Life and Business with Mitzi Campbell (Episode 425)

In today's episode, you'll discover: That building a beautiful life rather than simply building wealth is so important, what the difference is, and why that distinction is important. That your lives are shaped by your thinking and how thoughts become reality in practical terms, not just spiritual theory? If you are feeling stuck, discouraged, or believe you've missed your chance, you'll learn why that isn't true and what to do about it. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Jordan Belfort : "The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it." About Mitzi Campbell: Samantha Bergdahl, AKA Eco-Sam, is a nature photographer and the founder of Prints With Purpose, a fine art print series that helps fund The Wild Land Project. Her work blends photography, storytelling, conservation, and humor to remind us that what we protect begins with what we notice. How to Get in Touch with Mitzi Campbell: Email: hi@mitzicampbell.com Website: https://www.mitzicampbell .com Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/

July 7, 202628 min

What Actually Restores Peace Without Trying Harder with Beatty Carmichael (Episode 424)

In today's episode, you'll discover: Why reading the books, practicing mindfulness, working on yourself, and doing everything you're supposed to do—so why do so many still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unable to find lasting peace? Anxiety, stress, and even emotional pain can signal something deeper. What is this "internal misalignment," and how can you recognize it in your life? A lot of personal development advice focuses on trying harder, thinking differently, or building better habits. Why do effort-based approaches sometimes fail to create lasting change? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Maxime Lagacé : "The paradox of inner peace: You find peace not by avoiding chaos, but by learning to remain calm within it. The more you resist discomfort, the more restless you become." About Beatty Carmichael : Beatty Carmichael is a peace and alignment expert whose work focuses on helping people reduce internal pressure by identifying and releasing unseen friction that disrupts mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With over a decade of experience and more than 1,000 documented breakthroughs involving anxiety, emotional distress, and chronic pain, Beatty has seen a consistent pattern: many people are not failing at self-improvement—they are trying to solve the wrong problem. When internal misalignment is gently addressed, peace often returns naturally, without force or constant management. His newest book, Outrageous Peace , was released in January 2026. How to Get in Touch with Beatty Carmichael : To Get In Touch With Beatty: beattycarmichael.com Book Website: https://OutrageousPeace.com/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/

June 30, 202644 min

The Hidden Survival Patterns that Keep You Stuck with Vincent Genna, MSW (Episode 423)

In today's episode, you'll discover: Why do many people spend years doing all the inner work, yet still feel stuck, and why isn't "doing the work" always enough, and what's missing for most people? That you may have hidden survival patterns that may be keeping you from moving forward, and how these patterns show up in everyday life? One of the biggest challenges people face is knowing what voice to trust and how to tell the difference between fear, intuition, and genuine higher guidance. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Albert Einstein : "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." About Vincent Genna, MSW: Vincent Genna, MSW is an internationally recognized Psychic Therapist, Medium , Master Spiritual Teacher, and bestselling author with over 40 years of professional experience. Trained as a clinical social worker, Vincent uniquely bridges psychology, neuroscience, metaphysics, and spiritual science, offering a grounded and intelligent approach to intuition, healing, and human potential. He is the author of The Secret That's Holding You Back and the forthcoming Stay Strong: All Your Scars Can Be Healed , and the host of the acclaimed podcast The Genna Effect, where he explores consciousness, healing, and humanity's evolving awareness. How to Get in Touch with Vincent Genna, MSW: Email: believe@vincentgenna. com Website: https://vincentgenna.com Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/

June 23, 202639 min

Growth in Life and Business with Samantha Bergdahl (Episode 422)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Why does choosing the path of least resistance and having a growth mindset support you in following your dreams? 2. Using your voice and challenging the fear of being seen can create the change to help make your dreams come true. 3. That navigating challenges is actually needed to support the change and growth you are seeking. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson : "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." About Samantha Bergdahl: Samantha Bergdahl, AKA Eco-Sam, is a nature photographer and founder of Prints With Purpose, a fine art print series that helps fund The Wild Land Project. Her work blends photography, storytelling, conservation, and humor to remind us that what we protect begins with what we notice. How to Get in Touch with Samantha Bergdahl: Email: heysam@eco-sam.com Website: http://www.eco-sam. com/ Free Meditation: http://eco-sam.com/events YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_ ecosam Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/

June 16, 202644 min

What Your Boss Won't Tell You But Experience Will with Jennifer Doty (Episode 421)

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1. Why choosing yourself — and detaching your worth from a title — is the foundation for building a career and a life on your own terms. 2. That confidence and authenticity are muscles you build, not gifts you're born with, and you lead best when you show up as your whole self. 3. A practical, inside-out first step to get unstuck, with health and well-being as the nonnegotiable starting point. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Jack Welch : "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." About Jennifer Doty: Jennifer Doty is VP of Customer Operations at ThreeFlow and the author of Just Lead and Find the Right Now Role. With nearly two decades at MetLife behind her, she's now building a portfolio career across speaking engagements, her growing LivePure business, and a solid 9-to-5. Jennifer teaches people to get out of their own way and lead from the inside out to build the life they want. How to Get in Touch with Jennifer Doty: Email: jenniferdoty0@gmail.com Website: http://jenniferdoty.com/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame. com/communication-style- assessment/