The Sean Croxton Sessions

Dr. Srini Pillay, author of Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, stops by to discuss how to get more done by giving your brain a break. Topics include: * When daydreaming is actually a good thing and how too much focus can hurt more than it helps. * Debunking the right brain/left brain myth and why everyone can be creative if they want to be. Plus, why so many people get their best ideas in the shower. * Why it's so hard to make changes in your life and how to convince your brain to make it a little bit easier. * How to use self talk: exactly what to say (and what not to say) to get the results you want. * Why we should start paying more attention to the exception instead of the rule. Learn more about Dr. Pillay and his new book at www.drsrinipillay.com

INSTANT CLASSIC ALERT! Author and transformational speaker, Lisa Nichols, pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets to delivering an unforgettable speech. In this episode you'll learn: * Where to get started with your speaking career. Have you been overlooking this place? * The 4 types of speakers. Why Lisa, Tony Robbins, and Marianne Williamson create completely different responses in their audiences. * The Dignified Invitation: Lisa's 4-step process for moving past your fear of sounding sales-y. * The core elements of a powerful speech. How to pause, dip, and put some skin into your unforgettable message. Plus, where the "Yes, Yes!" came from. * Why hiring a coach can be the key to unlocking your potential … and your income. * An incredible story of forgiveness that you will NEVER forget. Learn more about Lisa's upcoming Speak and Write to Make Millions workshop happening May 5-7 in La Jolla, CA at www.speakandwriteworkshop.com.

Nicole Lapin is back to talk about her brand new (and amazing) book, Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career. On today's episode you'll learn about: * The reality of paying your dues on the way to your goals * What it really means to be a BOSS, no matter where you work or who you work for * How to work your side hustle to create your dream job * One big reason behind pay inequality, and a super simple way to fix it * The best way to build an awesome network ... without wasting time and burning yourself out Hosted by Sean Croxton. That's me! Check out my Quote of The Day Show podcast for your daily dose of inspiration and motivation from some of the world's greatest speakers.

Just in time for Thanksgiving! Pam Grout, author of Thank and Grow Rich, reveals how gratitude is the key element in creating miracles in your life. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why we should spend less time focused on our problems, and what we should be doing instead. * How your "preset button" could be holding you back, and why two people looking at the same thing might see something completely different. * How to shift from thinking to thanking and to quiet your inner negative voice and bring more of want you want into your life. * When a coincidence might be much more than that, and where to start looking for more signs from the universe. * Two simple questions to ask yourself when you get stuck and need to get back on track. * How you can easily become a "luck magnet." Learn more about Pam at www.pamgrout.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton.

CODE YELLOW ALERT! This book was full of yellow highlighter by the time I was done with it. Jonathan Fields, author of this masterpiece called How to Live a Good Life, joins me for a discussion about how you can find fulfillment by filling all three of your Good Life Buckets. Here's what we talked about: * How to use "exposure therapy" to face fear and uncertainty. * The benefits of being an introvert, and how to use your own social wiring to your advantage. * One simple thing you can do to stop reacting to life and start living with more intention and meaning. * How to give your gratitude practice a big boost, and make someone else feel good at the same time. * The best way to start meaningful conversations (you'll never have to ask "What do you do?" ever again.) * How to love the job you're with, and be more fulfilled in ANY workplace. * What to do if you don't know what your passion or purpose is, and why you shouldn't worry about it if you don't. Learn more about Jonathan at www.goodlifeproject.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton

Aaron Anastasi, author of The Voice of Your Dreams, shares his best tips for turning down the volume on the inner voice of limitation and turning up the voice of success. Here's what you'll learn: * Being vs. Doing. Why changing your way of being is the missing link in getting the results you've been wanting. * Why it's never too late to have a happy childhood. How to write a new story by shifting your focus and creating more empowering memories of the past. * The Truth About You. How a short list of encouraging quotes can lead to big wins in high-pressure situations. * Why perfection is the lowest standard you can EVER set for yourself. * The power of finding your own unique voice … because no one can ever do it like you. Learn more about Aaron at www.thevoiceofyourdreams.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton of www.seancroxton.com.

The host in in the hot seat! This week, long-time listener Sean Baker takes the helm to lend me the opportunity to share my own personal story. Heres' what we talked about: * How a change in my thinking helped me to go from poverty to prosperity. * My relationship with my father and the impact it has on my life today. * How one personal training client and a flat screen TV changed my life. * What I learned from calling out Oprah Winfrey, and why I don't regret it. * Why motivation alone is never enough. * What's up next for me: The Redefining of The One Percent. Hosted by Sean Baker of www.intentionalhealingwellness.com

Sometimes things don't turn out the way we expect. Christine Hassler, author of Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Life, and Love, shares her best tips for dealing with the disappointments of life. Here's what you'll learn: - The rock bottom moment that led Christine out of the deep depression and massive expectation hangover and into dedicating her life to helping other people do the same. - Why challenging moments aren't just things to get over or get through, and we we should allow ourselves time to suffer a little bit. - The power of vulnerability, and the one thing other people really want from you. - The big difference between goals, intentions and expectations and what we're all really chasing after when set a goal. - The ineffective—and sometimes dangerous—ways we numb out "bad" feelings, and why pain and disappointment are usually a good thing in the end. - What surfers can teach us about processing our emotions, and why temper tantrums aren't just for little kids anymore. - Is your story just attracting your undesired circumstances? How to change your story to start to attract more things that you really want. - The biggest gift we can give to a future partner (and to ourselves!) - Why forgiving another person is never really about the other person, and how we can free ourselves from the past. - What's your super power? How to identify your "super powers" and strengthen your intuition to make life easier and more enjoyable. - Learn more about Christine at www.christinehassler.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton

Are you living your purpose? In this week's bonus session, Jake Ducey — author of The Purpose Principles — reveals how you can draw more meaning into your life. Here's what we talked about: The two most important questions we should be asking ourselves and why most people aren't even thinking about them. What the top regrets of dying people can teach us about life, happiness, and opportunity. How we can encourage young people—and all people--to make better decisions, and be happier while they do it. Why being scared all the time might be a good thing and the one thing highly successful people are doing that other people don't. The three small phrases we should all use more often to bring more purpose into our lives. Learn more about Jake at www.jakeducey.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton.

Win the day! This week on The Sessions, Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day Formula, reveals how adding more structure to your day can create more success, focus, and freedom in your life. Here's what you'll learn: * The 3 Cs you need you need to know to have the perfect day. * The absolute best time to get things done, and the best way to get a head start on tomorrow. * How a few simple rules can make decisions — and life — much, much easier. * The 5 Pillars of Transformation to create lasting change in any aspect of your life. Learn more about The Perfect Day Formula at www.perfectdayformula.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton.

Is your inner critic turned up full-blast, telling you what you can't do and why you can't do it? Melissa Ambrosini, author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, reveals how you can press the mute button on your inner critic and stay on your path to following your passions and purpose in life. Topics include: * Your greatest power: how your ability to CHOOSE is the key to mastering your inner critic. * The perils of suppressing your emotions … and how to give yourself permission to feel. * A simple, easy practice that will shift your attitude and boost your results in everything you do. (You'll be "thankful" you learned it!) * How to deal with criticism, and why you never want to listen to the people "in the stands". PLUS, our good friend Bob Proctor stops by to share a life-shifting tip for truly understanding and internalizing the information you read and study. Learn more about Bob's Classics live video stream at www.bobproctorclassics.com. Find out more about Melissa's new book at www.masteringyourmeangirl.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton

Financial expert and author, Nicole Lapin, opens up and reveals her story in a way she never has before. Find out how her father's influence and chaotic upbringing instilled her with the mindset and work ethic to become the youngest anchor ever hired by CNN at age 21, the author of a bestselling book at 31, and CEO of her own production company. Topics include: * The incredible story of Dr. Ron Lapin. How Nicole's father changed medicine and saved thousands of lives. * Why Nicole "hated" reporters before eventually becoming one. * The #1 key to standing out in today's competitive job market. * How to stop "smiling and nodding" when it comes to your finances. * The one question you MUST answer to get your budget and finances in order. Nicole's bestselling book, Rich Bitch, is now available in paperback on Amazon and your local book retailers. Get it! Learn more about Nicole at www.nicolelapin.com Hosted by Sean Croxton

Break those bad habits and create new ones! Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better than Before, reveals 8 effective strategies for creating new habits. Plus, how to exploit your own personality type to make your habits stick. Topics include: - Why sometimes we can change and sometimes we can't – even if we want to. - When it comes to habits and expectations, there are only four types of people. Which type are you? - How to bust through the limitations of your habit tendencies to live more consistently with your nature. - The 4 foundational things you need to get a handle on to master your good habits and eliminate the need for willpower. – The importance of getting control over (or getting rid of!) the "stuff" in your life. – Abstainers vs. moderators. Why some people need it to be "all or nothing" and how it out could make all your cravings disappear. – Are rewards and values undermining your habits? How to set up rewards to make your habits stronger…and when it's OK to admit that you don't even want to try. – The real reason we want new habits and how they can make your life "Better Than Before." Hosted by Sean Croxton