Full Confidence Ahead

Unleashing True Success Through Strengths-Based Coaching |

Join podcast host Katie Ann as she speaks with the renowned Juergen Heyman, an expert in business building, positive psychology, and CliftonStrengths coaching. With degrees from MIT and the University of East London, Jurgen shares his experience as an entrepreneur, salesman, and neurolinguistic programming practitioner. Together, they discuss the importance of identifying and harnessing individual strengths, advocating for diversity within teams, and learning from adversity. With practical tips on identifying strengths and avoiding tasks that drain energy, Full Confidence Ahead is a must-listen for anyone looking to boost their confidence and succeed in their career. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation!
 
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurgenheyman/
 
[00:00:02] The Power of Positive Psychology in Business[00:03:42] Three Aspects of Speaker's Career[00:07:07] Embracing Opposition and Honing Communication Skills[00:10:28] Nurturing and Developing Personal Strengths[00:13:47] Embracing Your Strengths[00:17:19] Maximizing Strengths in Work[00:20:46] Building a Diverse Team with Strengthened Blind Spots[00:24:15] Expanding from Self to Environment with Kite Analogy[00:27:57] Guest contact information and language availability

Miracles Amid Uncertainty and Tragedy | Heather Van Boerum

Heather Van Boerum is a woman of great perseverance and strength. On the Full Confidence Ahead podcast, she shared her incredible story of how she faced a life-altering event with grace and determination. Five days before Christmas, Heather was hit by a car while walking into a busy Costco. She found herself on the ground with severe injuries and pain. However, instead of succumbing to fear and despair, Heather focused on staying strong and fighting for her recovery.
 
[00:00:02] Heather Van Boren's Miraculous Survival Story
[00:03:55] Miraculous experiences during a traumatic event
[00:08:04] Overcoming Limb Loss Decision After Accident
[00:12:10] The importance of vulnerability
[00:15:43] Adapting to Life with Prosthetic Legs
[00:19:43] The power of forgiveness and gift-giving
[00:23:38] Rediscovering the Meaning of Life

Overcoming Perfectionism: A Filmmaker’s Journey | Anna Summers

Join host Katie Ann Powell as she interviews documentary maker and filmmaker Anna Summers on the latest episode of Full Confidence Ahead. This episode is all about embracing imperfection and the power of failure. Anna shares her personal journey with tics and perfectionism, revealing her struggles with authenticity and societal expectations. She discusses how she was able to overcome these hurdles and find success in a new role within filmmaking. Anna’s advice for listeners is to embrace failures as opportunities to learn and grow and to be their authentic selves. Katie Ann and Anna also discuss the importance of being flexible and open to change in life. Don't miss out on this refreshing and authentic conversation that will inspire you to let go of perfectionism and embrace your imperfections. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible!
 
Time Stamps:
[00:00:00] Perfectionism in Filmmaking and Personal Life
[00:03:50] Learning to Embrace Tics
[00:07:39] Breaking Free from Perfectionism
[00:11:29] Embracing Differences in Filmmaking
[00:15:25] Overcoming Perfectionism: Embracing Authenticity
[00:19:25] Embracing failure to combat perfectionism
 
Quotes:
 
[00:05:51] I had a really hard time accepting myself for who I am because this was completely new. I didn't know how to control it. It was just completely out of my control
 
[00:08:33] That helped me see that for the first time in my life that I don't have to wear a mask of perfectionism, In fact, it's better that I don't because then people get to see the real me, and I get to be comfortable with who I am
 
[00:10:28] And that's something we can all unify. It's because we're all not perfect human beings and we're all trying our best, and that's some that's just a unifying thing to have across humanity

Financial Empowerment and Balancing Parenthood | Brittany Griffin

[00:00:02] Guest introduction and passion for finances[00:04:02] Financial Literacy & Empowering Women[00:08:01] Overcoming impostor syndrome in women[00:11:46] Balancing Work, Fostering, and Family[00:15:56] Financial Empowerment through Intentional Investing[00:20:16] Self-forgiveness and financial literacy[00:24:18] Overcoming Financial Insecurity and Embracing Imperfection

Leading Women in Business | Mary Woodard

Looking for inspiration to build your business? The latest episode of Full Confidence Ahead has got you covered with host Katie Ann Powell and special guest Mary Woodard from Granite Credit Union. With over 33 years of experience in the industry, Mary is the perfect guest to discuss the challenges and successes of being a woman in business. Throughout the episode, they share their perspectives on building relationships, finding passion, and embracing opportunities to achieve success. Plus, their discussion on starting a business gives entrepreneurs great insight on defining business structures, setting goals, and growing through bootstrapping. And of course, Granite Credit Union offers amazing financial services and counseling that are perfect for any small business owner. Give this episode a listen and let Katie Ann and Mary give you the confidence to succeed!
 
[00:00:02] Women in Business and Leadership
[00:03:42] Relationship building and passion in business
[00:07:25] Growing Through Positive Mindset and Learning Opportunities
[00:11:26] The Power of Being Present in Pursuing Dreams
[00:14:47] Benefits of Risk-Taking and Challenges for Women in Business
[00:18:45] Success Strategies for Women in Business
[00:22:53] The Importance of Selfless Leadership in Organizational Growth
[00:27:04] Importance of Leadership & Starting a Business
[00:30:39] Services for Business Owners at Granite Credit Union
[00:34:34] Gratitude towards Mary Woodard and Business Counseling Information

Swim to success | Liz Walker

Welcome to Full Confidence Ahead! Host Katie Ann Powell introduces her inspiring guest, Liz Walker, a community leader and entrepreneur who overcame her fear of water to become the owner of three successful swim schools. From her experience as a poor college student trading swimming lessons for goods and services, Liz now employs 2000 staff and teaches children from 4 months to 10 years old. As the podcast progresses, the discussion shifts to the importance of teaching children to swim as a preventative measure against accidental drowning, with Liz inspiring kids to overcome their fears and develop a growth mindset. They also reflect on the challenges of securing loans and managing multiple locations in the valley. Additionally, Liz shares her advice, "just keep swimming", to push through life's challenges. With Swim Kids Utah providing swimming lessons for children in Utah and Salt Lake Counties, the podcast encourages listeners to enroll their future children in lessons and become a part of the community. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation between Katie Ann and Liz!
 
Swim Kids Utah: https://swimkidsutah.com/
 
[00:00:03] Community Leadership and Entrepreneurship[00:03:30] From Poor College Student to Infant Swim Expert[00:07:14] Overcoming fear of swimming through warm water[00:11:13] Teaching Swimming and Overcoming Fears[00:15:10] From Teaching to Owning Pools: A Family Business[00:18:58] Building a Successful Scuba Lesson Business[00:22:46] Balancing Confidence and Skill for Success[00:26:12] Unplugging and Raising Confident Kids[00:30:21] Swim Kids Utah Information

Failure is the key to success | Katie Ann

Frequently the word failure is used with a negative connotation, yet often is the key to success.
In this episode, host Katie Ann teaches how failure is one of the key elements to success.

Finding your voice | Mikah Wonders

Vocal coach and performer, Mikah Wonders, talks to us about balancing running a small business with family. Through sharing experiences about running her music studio, Mikah teaches podcast listeners how to find their voice both in singing and in life through living with a balanced schedule. 

Stronger every day | Kasey Payzant

Fitness coach, Kasey Payzant, joins us to talk about how to set effective fitness goals and stick with them. In this episode, Kasey talks about building strength both mentally and physically through holistic fitness. Her story of obstacles and successes encourages and gives hope to every person to overcome their own life challenges and grow into strength and success.

A talk with Mr Inspiration | Taylor Shields

Utah's Mr. Inspiration, Taylor Shields, and his parents join us to talk about the challenges and joys of Taylor's Down Syndrome. As Mr. Inspiration, Taylor is an advocate for special needs adults in the state and is a joy and friend to anyone who meets him.