Stop. Catch your breath. Do you feel that? Most likely right up until now, you were chasing something. Success, love, achievement, your social media feed, your to do list, or even your kids. I’m not sure where it happened in the evolution of humanity, but the vast majority of the human race seems to be in that exact frame of …

Clear goals and an unwavering commitment have the power to propel us forward. My guest today declared that he would win the Olympics in a sport he had actually never done. Within 4 years, Jeremiah Brown went from first stroke to Olympic Medalist. Jeremiah Brown won an Olympic silver medal as a member of the Canadian men’s eight rowing team …

Bar none, the most simple and useful access point to begin creating change in our lives is by shifting how we talk to ourselves and others. Our thoughts and language directly affect how we feel, breathe, act, and so much more. Today I decided to string together a few powerful episodes where I chatted with experts in language and creating …

Trust is not basing your level of belief on evidence. While evidence builds confidence, trust is a feeling first. It’s a sensation. It’s a deep knowing that it will all work out. The how of trust is unknown. Our mind even tries to figure it out, weigh options, and logically navigate it. While the mind is a powerful tool to …

If you’ve listened to The Next Level, you know we’ve done some shows on language and how our language affects our reality. Language has been an absolute game changer in my own life and continues to be a practice in awareness, choice, and presence. Another area where I find great solace is through movement and exercise. It just so happens …

Loss isn’t an easy thing. Whether its a job, the loss of a loved one, or anything that’s a major part of our lives, loss seems to leave an empty space. Anything that we invest time in, commit to, or love in many ways becomes a part of who we are, our identity, and when that thing is gone we inherently …

Understanding what’s important, what you value, is the key to navigating life’s many options. Whether you’re trying to decide on your next big project, long-term goal, or just whether or not you should go out tonight, weighing your options against your values makes all the difference between making the right choice or the one that leaves you feeling regret. Values …

Face to face with another individual, we have the opportunity to see their body language, tone, eye movement, and many other non-verbal cues that clue us into how to best interact. Translating your offline persona and style into the digital arena isn’t always the easiest when these subtleties are left out. I know I’ve certainly experienced this, and maybe you …

We now have the opportunity to fill every waking moment with something… anything. Idle time doesn’t exist anymore. Powering down and turning off comes with this looming sense of guilt that “I should be doing something.” As if our sense of self is not just subtly, but wholly tied up in doing. The philosopher Blaise Pascal said this: All men’s …

To show up fully as leaders, it’s essential to know thyself. Knowing your triggers, what trips you up, along with your strengths and being emotionally intelligent is what will create strong and compassionate families, teams, organizations, and governments. Jenna Phillips Ballard began her career in 2006 as a certified personal trainer and life coach for celebrities and has been featured …