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Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Leader You are Destined to Be ®

Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Leader You are Destined to Be ®

By Ria Story

Are you frustrated by a lack of influence and discouraging circumstances? Do you feel overwhelmed with the challenge of achieving goals? Are you fighting self-limiting beliefs? It's time for a new chapter in your story! I provide personal and professional leadership development specifically for women so you can increase influence, develop leadership, and maximize results. Become the woman you are destined to be. Become the leader you are destined to be.®
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Leader You are Destined to Be ®May 25, 2021

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#299 What Controls You?

#299 What Controls You?

What consumes you, controls you. Is there something consuming you in unhealthy ways or controlling you in unhealthly ways? Here is a mindful exercise to consider where you need to let go of something that isn't serving you.

Mar 26, 202415:26
#298 A Leadership Lesson from the Produce Department

#298 A Leadership Lesson from the Produce Department

Sometimes life teaches us lessons in unexpected places!

Mar 12, 202415:11
#297 Interview with Deanna Lynn: Author of "Purchased: Leaving the Sex Trade"
Feb 27, 202429:42
#296 Books that Changed My Life

#296 Books that Changed My Life

Sometimes we learn something that changes the course of our journey and for me, reading is the best way to learn. Here are a couple of the most impactful books along my life and leadership journey - and why they were profound for me.

Feb 13, 202418:05
#295 Vision Inspires Action

#295 Vision Inspires Action

Having vision is the key to hope, strategy, priorities, and implementing those priorities in our day to day lives.

Jan 30, 202414:42
#294 The "Key" to Energy

#294 The "Key" to Energy

You have to have energy to do the things in life you want to do. So, how do we get more of it?

Jan 16, 202417:02
#293 The 4 Things Attitude Can Do

#293 The 4 Things Attitude Can Do

I know it's not always easy to choose to have a positive attitude. But, here are just a few of the benefits a positive attitude brings.

Jan 02, 202418:29
#292 Thoughts on Quotes

#292 Thoughts on Quotes

Some of the impactful quotes I've read recently - and thoughts about them.

Dec 19, 202317:15
#291 Small Battles in a Big War

#291 Small Battles in a Big War

You can't win the war today - but you can fight one battle. Win enough "battles" and you will win the "war."


Dec 05, 202315:54
#290 Best Books of 2023

#290 Best Books of 2023

Every year, this is one of my FAVORITE podcast episodes to record - the one about the "best" books I read this year. Check out what made my list for 2023!

Nov 21, 202317:56
#289 Walking the Talk: An Example of Getting it Wrong

#289 Walking the Talk: An Example of Getting it Wrong

"Do as I say, not as I do" doesn't increase your influence very much. Neither does saying one thing and doing another. A real life example of how this played out recently.

Nov 07, 202314:49
#288 Connection, Communication, and Why it Matters

#288 Connection, Communication, and Why it Matters

Why connection is important - and how you can improve it.

Oct 24, 202315:45
#287 The Fear of Failure is Interfering with Your Influence

#287 The Fear of Failure is Interfering with Your Influence

Is your fear of failure holding you back?

Oct 10, 202320:41
#286 Overcoming the Fear of Change

#286 Overcoming the Fear of Change

Change sometimes brings with it fear. Here are some ways we can overcome that and learn to embrace change in a way that increases our influence, options, and opportunities!

Sep 26, 202314:51
#285 How to Increase Your Influence When Change Happens

#285 How to Increase Your Influence When Change Happens

There are two ways to respond to change. One way we can respond to change will increase our influence while the other will decrease it. Change is happening - let's make sure we are better off for it!

Sep 12, 202315:14
#284 Thoughts Become Things: Be Intentional about Who and What is influencing Your Thinking

#284 Thoughts Become Things: Be Intentional about Who and What is influencing Your Thinking

Have you thought about what influences your thoughts? Consider how these five key areas are influencing your thoughts, which influence your choices, which are influencing and affecting your RESULTS.

Aug 29, 202318:48
#283 Recommended Reading for Personal and Professional Development

#283 Recommended Reading for Personal and Professional Development

So many people ask me for a list of books to kick start their growth journey either personally or professionally, so here are a few of my recommendations!

Aug 15, 202316:37
#282 A Resource for Your Journey - An Interview with TONYA TELESCO
Aug 01, 202330:35
#218 Decisions that can change your life

#218 Decisions that can change your life

Specifically, decisions that can IMPROVE the QUALITY of your life! And of course, we all want life to be better.

Jul 18, 202318:20
#280 Master THIS to Increase Your Influence at Home

#280 Master THIS to Increase Your Influence at Home

We all want more influence - but how do we get it? Especially with the people we love? Let's talk about the most important, and first, step to increasing our influence at home.

Jul 04, 202320:21
#279 Narrow Your Focus to Increase Your Value

#279 Narrow Your Focus to Increase Your Value

Focus Creates Value. Value Increases Influence. It's sometimes difficult to do, but as we narrow our focus in our skills and expertise, we can offer more value - and therefore increase our influence professionally.

Jun 20, 202316:17
When Change Happens, if You Snooze, You Will Lose!
Jun 06, 202314:23
Climbing the Ladder of Influence at Work: The First Step

Climbing the Ladder of Influence at Work: The First Step

How can we intentionally increase our influence at work? In our business? With our co-workers or team members?

May 23, 202316:33
Special Interview on the Blue-Collar Leadership® Podcast

Special Interview on the Blue-Collar Leadership® Podcast

Mack recently invited me to be a guest on the Blue-Collar Leadership® podcast where he interviewed me about The Ladder of Influence.

May 09, 202301:00:30
PATH: A Coaching Model

PATH: A Coaching Model

How to help others (or yourself) think about solutions to challenges.

May 02, 202316:07
You Can't Excuse Your Way to Better

You Can't Excuse Your Way to Better

It's easy to make excuses but they don't move you forward in life. So, what can we do instead?

Apr 18, 202315:39
The Practical Application of Influene

The Practical Application of Influene

Influence principles can be studied but they must be applied to be learned

Apr 11, 202315:51
The Key to Confidence

The Key to Confidence

We all know confidence is important - but how do we get more of it?

Apr 04, 202313:39
When it Comes to Influence, Everything Matters!

When it Comes to Influence, Everything Matters!

Here's a bit of that "leadership truth" Mack and I share sometimes. It's a bit sharp and it might sting, but like a surgeon's scalpel, it's intended to help. 
Everything impacts your influence. 

Mar 28, 202315:48
Growth Increases Influence

Growth Increases Influence

If you never spend time investing in yourself and your growth, you will not be able to build a lot of influence with someone who does. 
Trying to impress your leader with your potential? Demonstrate it by developing yourself. Don't tell them you are ready for more, show them. What leadership or personal growth books have you read lately? Are you talking about what you've learned and how you apply it? What are you learning? Who are you sharing that with? Growth precedes opportunity. And, increases your influence.

Mar 21, 202314:23
Where are Your Relationships Taking You?

Where are Your Relationships Taking You?

And, where are you taking them? 

Mar 14, 202316:20
What I Wish I Had Known about Influence Early in My Career

What I Wish I Had Known about Influence Early in My Career

I bet we can all look back and see things differently - that's a sign of growth. But, how much differently would life be if we had known then what we know now? 

Mar 07, 202316:52
Three Truths about Influence

Three Truths about Influence

What are the three fundamentals truths about influence you need to know? Find out on this episode!

Feb 28, 202312:46
Introducing The Ladder of Influence

Introducing The Ladder of Influence

When we have more influence with other people, we get more opportunities. When we have more influence, we have more options. When we have more influence, we have more choices.

Life will always be better with more options, more opportunities, and more choices. Introducing The Ladder of Influence: a 5 step framework to help you increase your influence personally and professionally. 

Feb 21, 202314:44
Success Doesn't Start with Luck

Success Doesn't Start with Luck

If being successful isn't about being lucky, what is it about? 

Feb 14, 202315:29
Intentional Living Starts with Intentional Thinking

Intentional Living Starts with Intentional Thinking

How much time did you spent thinking yesterday? Last week? Last month? What's stopping you from using the most powerful muscle in your body - your brain? If we want to get somewhere, we need to think about how to do it. 

Feb 07, 202315:46
Borrowing Self-Belief

Borrowing Self-Belief

Sometimes we don't believe in ourselves as much as we should but that doesn't mean that we can't borrow someone else's belief to kickstart success!

Jan 31, 202316:29
Self-Construction

Self-Construction

Check out the components for "Self-Construction" and build your best self. 

Jan 24, 202317:19
The Power of Little

The Power of Little

So often we want to set big goals for ourselves but success happens in the daily little changes. Set yourself up for success this year with the concept in this episdode!

Jan 17, 202316:18
What's Holding You Back?

What's Holding You Back?

Stop and reflect on what's preventing you from reaching the next level? Real talk about the things that are impacting our success. 

Jan 10, 202317:59
7 Beliefs that Are Not Serving You

7 Beliefs that Are Not Serving You

Listen, reflect on how these apply, and go make the changes you need! 

Jan 03, 202316:39
3 Powerful Questions for Your Year End Review

3 Powerful Questions for Your Year End Review

Intentional thinking about intentional living in 2023. 

Dec 20, 202214:57
Stay Your Course During Christmas!

Stay Your Course During Christmas!

Don't throw in the towel on your goals just because Christmas is coming! What you need to consider and why it's important to be intentional RIGHT NOW. 

Dec 13, 202210:41
Best Books of 2022!

Best Books of 2022!

A quick look at some of the books I read this year, why I enjoyed them, and what made them "best!"

Dec 06, 202221:02
Don't Take it Personally

Don't Take it Personally

Let's talk about the power of being proactive when it comes to choosing not to take everything that someone else says or does personally. And, realize the power of minimizing emotional drama when you do so!

Nov 29, 202215:12
Energy Comes from Relationships

Energy Comes from Relationships

As Kevin Eikenberry suggested, "Look carefully at the closest associations in your life, for that is the direction you are heading." 

Let's do exactly that in this episode! 

Nov 22, 202215:39
Energy Comes from Environment

Energy Comes from Environment

Most of us realize that the environment around us impacts our energy level but have you thought about EMOTIONAL environment as well as PHYSICAL environment? I dig into that concept in this episode as well as sharing some thoughts on how you can use systems in your environment to create more energy. 

Nov 15, 202216:10
Energy Comes from Health

Energy Comes from Health

We all know our health can affect our energy but how much thought have we given to how to improve our health choices so we have MORE energy for the things we love? 

Nov 08, 202216:52
The Power of a Grateful Heart

The Power of a Grateful Heart

Why is it important to be grateful? How does it help us face the challenges of life? Sleep better? Have better relationships? Let's dig in - real talk with Ria about gratitude and it's importance. 

Nov 01, 202216:57
The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy

Joy is such a special thing. We should treasure it, cultivate it, and guard against anything that steals it! What is the thief of joy and how to we guard against it? 

Oct 25, 202221:49