Turn The Page: Design Your Dream Career

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> Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. > We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. > Join us Kyla Martin and Tyann Osborn to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 12, 202657 min

Undrafted to 3-Time NBA Champion, Then Reinvented: How to Map Your Hero’s Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Bowen : three-time NBA champion, eight-time All-Defensive Team selection, and the defender who spent years guarding the league’s best scorers. His career almost didn’t start. On draft night in 1993, his name was never called, so he went to France, then the CBA, and kept knocking until a door opened. Even with his jersey retired by the San Antonio Spurs, the tests kept coming. After losing a coaching job, Bruce sat still for a year and used the pause to reinvent himself as a Gallup-certified strengths coach. Here’s how he did it, and how you can map your own hero’s journey. Act One: The Departure. Undrafted, a make-good contract in France, and the unglamorous grind of 12-hour bus rides and roach-infested hotels. Act Two: The Initiation. How he reinvented himself as a role player, and what it means to be coachable. Act Three: The Ordeal. The preparation behind guarding Kobe Bryant, how he handled the “dirty player” label, and what Gregg Popovich taught him about accountability. Act Four: Turn the Page. How a Gallup Strengths assessment led him to become a certified coach, and what he now teaches through Champion’s Mindset. What you’ll take away: How to “star in your our own role” Why nervousness means you care about what you’re doing How doing everything “with purpose” is a Champion’s Mindset -- and, how to find yours Free resource: We also created a free worksheet to help you map your own hero’s journey and move toward what you really want. Because YOU -- are the hero of your story. Connect with Bruce: Learn more about Bruce , including his "Champions Mindset" speaking platform and coaching program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 25, 202630 min

You Matter

You matter. Full stop. And how do we know? Because you’re here—which means you have a specific, meaningful purpose as yourself. Mattering isn’t something you earn—it’s something you choose to walk toward, one decision at a time. In this episode, we talk about why your value already exists, how your true self creates real impact, and why the world needs you—not a polished version. You’ll also hear simple ways to trust your own thinking and take brave, aligned steps before you feel fully ready. And Kyla and Ty share a few brave steps they’ve taken recently—because you don’t need to become someone else to matter more. Click here for your free strategic workbook. This quiz and guide will help you discover how to harness your natural motivation style to make your dream career a reality! > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 9, 202649 min

The Blueprint in the Rubble

We’ve all been there: You spent months planning, you had the spreadsheets to prove it, and then... it all fell apart. But what if we told you that 'unexpected' plan isn't a dead end? It’s actually the most underrated strategic advantage you have -- if, you mine it for the gold. In this episode, we’re exploring how the plans that didn't quite land might actually be holding the quietest, most beautiful directions for your next chapter. We’re also leaning into the practice of Reflective Strategy. When everything goes right, we rarely stop to breathe and ask 'why.' But in the pauses where things didn't go as expected? That’s where the real clarity lives, including letting the detour show you a better view. PSSST: If you’re ready to stop looking at the 'rubble' and start finding the gold, come join the Vision Board Workshop . Click here for your free strategic workbook. This quiz and guide will help you discover how to harness your natural motivation style to make your dream career a reality! > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 7, 202532 min

The Surprising Reason You're Burned Out

Spoiler alert: it’s not just your workload. Maybe you’ve tried some things to fix it—time-blocking, getting a massage, talking with a friend, and yet you still feel salty. Edgy. Meh. Hello, burnout. But here’s the twist—what if the reason you’re burned out isn’t because you’re doing too much per se… but because you’re doing the wrong kind of things for who you are? Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s misalignment. When you’re operating out of sync with your natural strengths, values, and rhythms, everything feels harder than it should. Join us today to begin to step out of burnout and into your aligned life. Burnout Workshop If you’re tired of being tired—and ready to feel like yourself again—this workshop for you. Let’s work on burnout together, including creating your plan for an aligned life. Sign up now —your energy will thank you. > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 3, 202536 min

How We Built This: The Ups and the Downs on the Road to Purpose

We love NPR's podcast series, "How I Built This" because it reveals the real story in the journey of a business. We often look at our favorite successful businesses without knowing the truth of the ups and downs. Today, we're sharing more about how we built our business, including our colossal learnings. We're also sharing the reason your "why" is way more important than your "how." Want to add inspiration to your brain? -Our latest Workshop, New Year: New Beliefs is available on-demand. If you'd like to bring new beliefs into your company with TyAnn, purchase here . If you'd like to bring new beliefs into your own life with Kyla, purchase here . - Our free motivation style quiz and workbook is always available here . > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 10, 202531 min

Warning Label: Who is inside your velvet rope?

As you begin to Turn the Page, it's critical to have people cheering you on. Sometimes we have people in our lives who believe they are protecting us. But are actually holding us back. Today we're talking about how to identify and curate the people you allow inside your own inner circle. Just like at a concert or special event, not everyone is allowed behind the velvet rope. We get to decide, including potentially finding new supporters for our journey. Join us today as we share our own stories of the cheerleaders and naysayers along our paths -- and how we found our ideal velvet rope. Want to add inspiration to your brain? -Our latest Workshop, New Year: New Beliefs is available on-demand. If you'd like to bring new beliefs into your company with TyAnn, purchase here . If you'd like to bring new beliefs into your own life with Kyla, purchase here . - Our free motivation style quiz and workbook is always available here . > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 16, 202413 min

Special Invitation - New Year, New Beliefs: Transform Your Life

Have you ever noticed how your beliefs shape your world? They’re your internal GPS, guiding your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward your goals—or away from them. Want to shake things up? A shift in your beliefs can transform everything. Sure, you’ve heard of Vision Boards. But Belief Boards? Probably not. That’s because we invented them! We're living proof that beliefs are the real game-changers. And brain science backs us up: you become what you believe. Join the Belief Board Workshop! We’ll teach you the owner’s manual for your brain—a manual to unlock the life you’ve been imagining. Whether you’re ready to nail that life-changing promotion, make a bold career leap, launch your dream business, chase the goal you’ve been holding back on—this workshop is for YOU. New Year, New Beliefs: Transform Your Life Workshop Friday, January 10th, noon CT PSSST: Register by December 31, 2024, and you’ll get a personalized bonus! Click here to learn more, and sign up for the workshop and bonus with TyAnn. Click here to learn more, and sign up for the workshop and bonus with Kyla. Click here for your free strategic workbook. This quiz and guide will help you discover how to harness your natural motivation style to make your dream career a reality! > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 4, 202434 min

You Become What You Believe

Did you know that beliefs act as the internal compass that directs our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors toward goal-oriented outcomes? A shift in beliefs can lead to transformative changes in how we approach goals. Listen to learn more about identifying and shifting your beliefs — and ultimately, all of your dream outcomes. And since a shift in beliefs can transform everything, we're offering a workshop to help you take this work further. Sure, you’ve heard of Vision Boards. But Belief Boards? Probably not. That’s because we invented them! We're living proof that beliefs are the real game-changers. And brain science backs us up: you become what you believe. Join the Belief Board Workshop! We’ll teach you the owner’s manual for your brain—a manual to unlock the life you’ve been imagining. Whether you’re ready to nail that life-changing promotion, make a bold career leap, launch your dream business, chase the goal you’ve been holding back on—this workshop is for YOU. New Year, New Beliefs: Transform Your Life Workshop Friday, January 10th, noon CT PSSSST: Register by December 31, 2024, and you’ll get a personalized bonus! Click here to learn more, and sign up for the workshop and bonus with TyAnn. Click here to learn more, and sign up for the workshop and bonus with Kyla. > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 21, 202430 min

Why Do You Want to Turn the Page? A Guide to Answering That Question

What do you want in your life? Answers may include things like — to be healthier or to enjoy my work. But why you want those things is even more important. The reason? When we understand the "why" we want something, we are using long-term thinking. And that beautiful place — called our higher brain or prefrontal cortex — is where we don't have to use willpower. 2 key questions to uncover your "why," include: -What do you want to be remembered for? -How do you want your life to be different than it is now? Click here for your free strategic workbook. This quiz and guide will help you discover how to harness your natural motivation style to make your dream career a reality! > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 30, 202423 min

How to Use Your Natural Motivation Style to Design Your Dream Career

Did you know that you have a natural motivation style that doesn't require using willpower? It's the best news ever! Learn more about how to uncover yours – while using it to move your career and life into the one you imagined. If you want to start designing your dream career and life, click here for your free strategic workbook. This quiz and guide will help you discover how to harness your natural motivation style to make your dream career a reality! > Turn the Page: Design Your Dream Career is the podcast we wished existed as we fantasized for a decade about trading our highly paid corporate jobs for a dreamy life of passion and travel. We’re sharing all of the misperceptions that kept us plugged into the corporate matrix and rat race, including the falsehood that we had to completely start over from scratch vs. simply turn the page. Join us to learn the lessons we used not only to escape, but to thrive with natural talents, ease and joy! > Prior to living her dream life, Kyla Martin spent 25 years in global companies -- Dell, PepsiCo, 3D Systems London and HP -- successfully helping others uncover their destiny. Now, she coaches, teaches, speaks and writes from around the world. Her purpose today is helping you create the career and life that you imagined. > TyAnn Osborn has spent her career enabling business leaders, managers and employees to improve their performance and effectiveness through innovative professional development and strategic talent solutions. She works with a variety of organizations to provide coaching and innovative solutions in the areas of Strengths-based performance, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She is also a sought-after speaker for best practices in talent management. Her clients include companies such as Dow, Dell, EA Sports, PayPal, BD | Care Fusion, Northern Natural Gas, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Office of Injured Employee Counsel, the University of Texas, RetailMeNot, KXAN Television, and DR Horton Homebuilders. Ty is a Gallup-Certified Strengths® coach using the CliftonStrengths® assessment and is also certified in the Culture Works Motivators assessment. She has coached thousands of people in using a Strengths-based approach to help enable effectiveness, increase productivity, and win at life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.