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Nathan Osmond is a multifaceted professional, balancing his roles as an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcaster, and life coach with his involvement in the family legacy of pop culture. Nathan George Osmond, one of 39 grandchildren in the renowned Osmond family, is the second oldest of Alan and Suzanne Osmond's (née Pinegar) eight sons. This makes him a nephew to the original Osmond lineup, including Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy Osmond.

In this episode, we talk about counting blessings, embracing the kindness of others, and the importance of words—both those we speak and those we think. He shares the value of real connections, believing in ourselves, and making the most of life’s small moments. Remember, every person has the power to make a difference. Let’s find strength in grace, mercy, and forgiveness, and keep our focus on all the good that surrounds us.

Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
09:26 - Life Lesson from Mike the Wallpaper Guy
10:43 - Traumatic Experience of His Son
14:24 - The Power of Words
17:12 - How Charlie Brown Shaped His Life
22:13 - The Story Behind the "Perfect 911"
25:53 - His Father as the Ultimate Coach
28:30 - A Lesson from a Good Friend
29:30 - Struggles in His Marriage
32:45 - His Father's Battle with Multiple Sclerosis
36:53 - The Man Who Thinks He Can by Walter De Wintle
38:08 - Lessons from George Washington
40:10 - Reflections on His Wife
49:43 - His Safe Person: John Gossett and own a Life's Worth Living Foundation
50:58 - Gratitude for Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness
52:22 - His Podcast "Achieving Awesomeness Now"
1:00:00 - Reading The Touch of the Master’s Hand
1:02:17 - One Word That’ll Change Your Life

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Randy McNeely, a former cybersecurity professional, is now a passionate advocate for kindness. With over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, he helps entrepreneurs and organizations overcome toxic cultures through his 4-Stage Kindness Habit Framework and 5-Step Kindness Givers' Formula. Randy’s warm-hearted approach empowers businesses to thrive by fostering kindness-driven behaviors, creating stronger relationships, and achieving outstanding results.

In this episode, kindness is shown as the gateway to gratitude and a catalyst for positive change. Randy McNeely emphasizes that small acts of kindness, when written in a Kindness Journal, help us relive and remember those moments, offering comfort during tough times.

Kindness is described as love in action—a force that fuels happiness, joy, and success. Through love, we feel valued and appreciated, and every kind act strengthens that connection.

With a simple 5-step guide, listeners are encouraged to start each day with purpose, seek opportunities to be kind, and reflect on the impact they've made. The message is clear: Kindness begins with us, and even the smallest actions can change lives.

Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Story of Why He is Wearing a Red Cape
04:23 - The Kindness Givers' Formula 2.0
08:17 - Struggles with His Father and How It Shaped Him
10:37 - The Value of Noticing and Reflecting on Acts of Kindness
13:54 - How His Friends Helped Him Feel
15:57 - The Importance of Love and How It Drives Kindness
19:33 - The Meaning of "Tada" | 5-Step Guide to Inspiring Change Through Love
26:09 - Talks on Honey Bees
35:52 - Being Kind to Ourselves
38:20 - Talks about Naval Gazing Syndrome/Tunnel Syndrome

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Dr. Andreea Vanacker is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and 4x author focused on promoting joy and human-centric leadership. Her work has been featured in major outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, and National Post. With a Ph.D. in Economics and vast experience managing global teams across 50+ countries, Andreea inspires leaders to build thriving, people-first organizations.

Christophe is the Founder and Chief Business Humanizer at Innate Motion, dedicated to bringing human sense to business. A South African born during Apartheid, Christophe's mission to challenge institutional barriers led him to create a company that helps global brands grow with purpose, fostering genuine human connections.

In this episode, Andreea and Christophe explore how embracing change is essential for growth and well-being. They discuss how resisting change can leave us stuck in fear and negativity, disconnected from our true nature. By welcoming change with gratitude, we open the door to personal and emotional growth, fostering resilience, generosity, and appreciation.

The conversation highlights how shifting our perspective to one of curiosity and excitement allows us to navigate challenges with gratitude. By cultivating self-love, connection with others, and a deeper relationship with nature, embracing change becomes a powerful tool for thriving in all areas of life.

Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Christophe explains what it means to be a "welcome change practitioner."
04:05 - Overview of Christophe's company, Innate Motion.
07:11 - Christophe shares insights on the role of change in growth.
09:19 - How Andreea and Christophe became connected.
13:10 - Andreea shares her experience with two brain surgeries and the nine hours spent in sleep during them.
18:30 - Christophe reflects on challenging moments he's experienced.
25:22 - Andreea introduces the 4 R’s related to the Human Growth Code.
27:00 - Andreea explains why gratitude is so important to her.
29:30 - Christophe shares his perspective on the importance of gratitude.
36:27 - Christophe discusses the idea that self-sufficiency is a myth.
41:37 - Andreea talks about her mission, "1 Million Years of Joy."

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