Melissa Eick

Fulfilling a Life of Purpose – Melissa Eick

September 11, 2020Posted inJust Start, New Paths, Podcast
Melissa Eick is the epitome of being fueled by purpose. She understands the challenges of making her dreams come true. She is the co-founder and the director of communications and development at the Dragonfly Home, a nonprofit in Oklahoma city, serving victims of human trafficking. She is an attorney, a writer, and a seasoned speaker. Her podcast, Making Your Impact,…
The Power of White Space

The Power of White Space

September 10, 2020Posted inAwareness, Habits and Practices
I've now recorded 15 episodes of the UnYielded Podcast. I was looking back over my notes from the different episodes and a theme jumped out at me: that we need white space or margin in our lives. Nearly every single person has spoken about the power that comes from having some margin or some space to breathe. When I think…
“Get to” versus “Have to”

“Get to” versus “Have to”

September 3, 2020Posted inAwareness, Habits and Practices, Mindsets
A recent guest on my podcast, UnYielded: Thriving No Matter What, was Pat Carroll.  He was on the St. Joe’s perfect season back in 2003-2004, where they finished the college basketball season as the top ranked team in the country.  They made it to the Elite Eight and were 1 shot away from the Final Four.  He went on to…
Stop Judging Your Emotions

Stop Judging Your Emotions

August 27, 2020Posted inAwareness, Habits and Practices
A huge shout out to my friend and colleague, John Cerqueira, who I recently interviewed on my podcast:  UnYielded: Thriving No Matter What, which is all about flourishing and putting our energy into a place of positive influence. If you want to listen to the episode, you can listen here. We talked about his experience in Tower 1 on September…
John Cerqueira

From Calamity to Reinvention – John Cerqueira

August 26, 2020Posted inAwareness, Mindsets, Podcast
John Cerquiera was one of the heroes of 9-11, carrying a disabled woman from the 68th floor of Tower One just minutes before it collapsed. Through this experience and his career as a strategic sales professional, he has helped people learn to work through adversity, grief, and to build more meaningful, satisfying lives.   Contact John Cerqueira - johnc@aslantraining.com www.linkedin.com/in/john-cerqueira-5a22963…
If You Could Only Do One Thing Today

If You Could Only Do One Thing Today

August 18, 2020Posted inHabits and Practices, Just Start, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges
I recently interviewed Sarah Corkery for my podcast, UnYielded: Thriving No Matter What.  She definitely personifies that!  A 2-time breast cancer survivor, a mom to three beautiful children, including a boy who is legally blind, she has raised over $1 million dollars for a non-profit, she has successfully fought for legislation for those battling cancer, and, she has a full-time…
From College Basketball Star to Sales Team Leader – Pat Carroll

From College Basketball Star to Sales Team Leader – Pat Carroll

August 12, 2020Posted inHabits and Practices, Mindsets, Podcast
Pat Carroll was among the top college shooting guards in the country during the 2003-2004 NCAA basketball season when his team, the St. Joseph's Hawks, made their run to the Elite Eight. Pat turned his love for team sports achievement into a passion for studying the science and skills of great team leaders and a career developing individuals and teams…