Anna Runkle - The Crappy Childhood Fairy (1M+ Subscribers) | The Hidden Truth About Childhood PTSD
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Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a writer, coach, and online educator who helps people heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Through her popular YouTube channel, courses, and workshops, she shares practical strategies for calming dysregulation, rewiring old patterns, and building healthier relationships. Drawing from her own recovery journey, Anna empowers survivors with tools to move beyond their past and create fulfilling, connected lives.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-runkle-baa9778/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:26 – What “Connectability” Really Means
06:25 – The Cost of Disconnection
11:23 – Anna’s First Step Toward Healing
18:28 – Why Dysregulation Often Goes Unnoticed
22:14 – Sponsor Break
25:00 – Quick Fix or Lifelong Practice?
28:25 – Daily Habits to Stay Regulated
36:37 – Spotting and Stopping Covert Avoidance
39:57 – Sponsor Break
42:49 – Self-Sabotage and Avoidance
45:59 – How to Reclaim Your Agency
51:29 – Boundaries Make Connection Possible
53:43 – What Real Connection Looks Like
56:45 – Can You Really “Fix” Someone Else?
1:00:38 – Ending Relationships the Right Way
1:02:44 – How to Build True Connectability
1:04:33 – The Hardest Part About Connecting
1:06:47 – The Big Takeaway from Anna’s Book
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Lessons - Live a Life Worth Copying (Scott)
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In this "Lessons" episode, we're talking about the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to admit: You're dead inside and everyone can see it. If you've been going through the motions at work while mentally calculating how many hours until Friday. If you think showing up is enough when your face screams you'd rather be anywhere else. If you've convinced yourself that sacrificing your aliveness is what responsible adults do, this one's for you. I'll show you why you're modeling that adulthood is a prison sentence, what you're actually teaching yourself and others when you're enduring rather than living, and how to choose a life worth living instead of a slow death in public.
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Michael Bungay Stanier - #1 Coaching Expert | Why Smart People Give Terrible Advice
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Michael Bungay Stanier is a world-renowned author, speaker, and leadership coach whose work has redefined how millions of managers lead. His bestselling book The Coaching Habit has sold over 1 million copies, making it the most influential coaching book of the century and a go-to resource for leaders at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. Recognized as one of the top voices in leadership and organizational development, Michael has trained hundreds of thousands of managers across 50+ countries to unlock potential through the simple but powerful act of asking better questions. With multiple bestselling books, international speaking tours, and a global reputation for practical, transformational leadership, he continues to shape how organizations build stronger leaders and more engaged teams.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – When Helping Hurts
05:52 – Redefining Coaching
09:55 – Are Coaches Natural Leaders?
13:01 – The Power of Staying Curious
21:01 – Sponsor Break
23:47 – The Seven Why’s + What Else
29:30 – The Most Overlooked Question
35:25 – I–Thou vs. I–It
40:02 – How Michael’s Approach Stands Out
43:21 – Sponsor Break
46:13 – Common Coaching Mistakes
53:04 – Michael’s 5 Daily Questions
57:43 – What a Goal Really Is
1:08:25 – The #1 Lesson from The Coaching Habit
1:11:47 – Advice Michael Wants His Kids to Remember
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Lessons - The Playbook to Building Billion Dollar Businesses | Sharran Srivatsaa - President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX), breaks down the playbook to building billion-dollar businesses. He shares how singularity of focus can align entire organizations toward one powerful goal, why a cadence of accountability is the key to driving consistent performance, and how strong processes create momentum that sustains growth. Drawing on his experience scaling companies, investing through his private fund, and advising high-performing CEOs, Sharran offers a practical framework for entrepreneurs who want to move from incremental gains to exponential results.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_dQhuAyro8
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Lessons - Why Most People Fail at Life Management | Robert Barber - Author of CEO for Life (Fortune 150 Executive)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Robert Barber, author of CEO for Life and former Fortune 150 executive, shares powerful insights on why most people struggle with managing their lives effectively. Drawing from his background in real estate, coaching, and leadership, Robert highlights the value of consistent small wins over chasing shortcuts and explains why adopting a CEO mindset creates alignment between personal and professional growth. He also emphasizes the role of self-awareness, accountability, and long-term vision in building a roadmap for lasting success.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/BF_bxooW_Pc
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
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