Serendipity Stories with Linda Fitzgerald

Jonathan "JC" Carvajal: CEO/Founder, The Optimal Performance Group - Creator, Win From Within

Would you like more serendipity in your life? Click the link below to learn more. https://www.getyourbetteron.com/serendipity_to_success In this episode, I talk with Jonathan “JC” Carvajal. When I met JC I thought I had my goals and dreams just how I liked them. Do able. JC taught me to expand my goals and dreams, to stretch them to a level that scared me in a good way. Listen to our conversation and learn about JC’s concept of “Win from Within.” Jonathan "JC" Carvajal CEO/Founder, The Optimal Performance Group Creator, Win From Within Email: jc@jonathancarvajal.com Website: www.jonathancarvajal.com Time Stamps: 0:00 I introduce you to JC and how we met 1:52 The New Jersey connection 3:17 Starting off with a Serendipity Story - the business card falls from your journal 3:59 Learn how JC taught me to dream bigger, discover an inner knowing 5:37 I share the memory of when we met, and JC returns to that moment 7:44 Moving from a narrow dream, opening up to a bigger dream 8:52 Paterson, New Jersey - Oakland, New Jersey 9:25 Connecting Threads between people - thicken through connection 11:15 I share my experience with what I call “mid-night insight” 13:00 Being a powerful connector 14:09 Serendipity opens doors, looking for employment 15:24 Vitalant Blood Donations 16:56 Serendipity expands your dreams, expand beyond what you know 18:48 JC’s Serendipity Story - and surprise at the job fair 22:40 JC get introduced to speaking from stage 27:30 Winning from Within 28:05 Stretching there is more of us to share 29:38 I used to avoid struggle 30:14 Personal authenticity after the struggle 31:35 Inner-leadership rather than self-help, leadership is about service, self help isn’t 34:00 Detours, backroads and lost journeys lead to where I am 34:39  God’s plan is so much better than mine; from solo to asking for help 35:47 Book: The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes; I created the Year of ASK; I started my own Year of Ask 36:25 Prosequence - one of my favorite words 38:16 My serendipity story wearing my name badge at a retail store 38:47 Serendipity can be triggered by a visual cue (my name badge) 42:20 People don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad employers 45:06 To know that I am part of someone else’s serendipity moments is quite beautiful. Even more beautiful to know that this is something you have been working on for so many years and that your dream is flourishing full of serendipity moments.

Martin Rutte: International Speaker, Management Consultant and the author of Heaven on Earth and Paradise Found

In this episode, I talk with Martin Rutte. Martin is an international speaker and consultant committed to reconnecting business with its natural source of creativity, innovation and genius. Martin and I met through a serendipity moment.  We helped each other in a way that neither of us expected and then we stayed connected. www.ProjectHeavenOnEarth.com www.MartinRutte.com Would you like more serendipity in your life? Click the link below to learn more.   https://www.getyourbetteron.com/serendipity_to_success Time Stamps: 0:00 I introduce Martin and how we met and helped each other. It was serendipity. 1:51 Learn how we helped each other as authors 3:10 Serendipity led Martin to speaking at the Harvard Business School 6:18 Martin said something that has become one of my favorite quotes from him 6:33 Martin shared his Chicken Soup for the Soul serendipity story 11:24 Learn about “in-breaking” 15:13 The importance of “the follow up question”: 17:34 Project Heaven on Earth 19:50 I share with Martin how his book surprised me when I opened the package 21:16 Stepping into another person’s life to assist 21:34 I introduce the topic of “angels and heroes” serendipity 27:11 I share my New York Subway Story 32:05 Listen to Martin talk about his book Project Heaven on Earth  - the 3 questions 39:55 We aren’t meant to achieve on our won 40:51 the Oprah Effect gets added to my book 40:51 I share my meeting the Movie Producer at the airport and he shares how to attract Oprah 45:19 Mandorla 46:43 Following intuition 49:01  Thank you for the interview Linda. I never know where we will go when we talk. We always go wonderful places together.

Patrick Mosher: Learn from his wisdom collected during 30 years consulting globally at Top 1000 companies

In this episode, I talk with Patrick Mosher.  I smile when I think about the way we met. My intuition was telling me that our conversation was going to be a good one. Patrick spent 30 years as a consultant helping Fortune 1000 executives implement their visions. Join my interview with Patrick and learn how moments for serendipity have shown up for him on his journey to achieving success. Stick with me to the end and you'll hear about the story I shared with Tony Horton and how it led me to meeting Michael Hyatt. Website: www.PatrickMosher.com [http://www.patrickmosher.com/] Time Stamps: 0:00 I introduce you to Patrick Mosher and share the story of how we met 2:00 Sharing the impact Patrick has had on me 2:53 Patrick reflects on our past 5 years supporting each other’s visions 6:24 Spending time with people who are a force of good 8:17 Portals in the mist 9:12 Taking a ballet class opened an unexpected door 12:30 Dancing with the Stars Shasta County Style 21:21 The hair on the back of Patrick’s neck stood up as he told this story 23:10 Hair up on the back of your neck, that is like goosebumps, that is a sign to me 23:55 I love Patrick’s story about his grandson crossing the sandbox 26:20 Doing something fast verses making it worth it 28:00 Martin Rutte challenged me, and here is what happened when I didn’t listen to my intuition 32:30 I’ve been in a crowded room knowing I am supposed to meet a certain person across the room 35:30 The journey takes unexpected turns - detours 36.50 Pivots are critical pieces of learning 37:51 Failing really well 41:28 Patrick explains his transition from consulting to his entrepreneurial venture 49:00 Wisdom isn’t wisdom until it’s shared 51:35 “Shine boldly” - one of my favorite Patrick quotes 56:00 I share the wisdom Patrick shared as I embarked on this podcast

Karyn Buxman: Neurohumorist and TedTalk Presenter of How Humor Can Save the World

In this episode, I talk with Karyn Buxman. Karyn helps me understand the importance of humor and laughter and how it boosts my connections. I used to think humor was entertaining, listen and learn the 2 other important purposes of humor that Karyn shares. You won't want to miss this. Karyn shares moments of serendipity that have moved her forward in her journey. I share a few of my stories too. Click the link below to donate blood through Karyn's Virtual Blood Drive: https://northeast.vitalant.org/LP=28?drive_code=SMFD789&division=WEST [https://northeast.vitalant.org/LP=28?drive_code=SMFD789&division=WEST]®ion=SAC Would you like more serendipity in your life? Click the link below to learn more. https://www.getyourbetteron.com/serendipity_to_success Karyn Buxman is a Tedx speaker, successful author, brain-based high-performance coach, nurse, business consultant—and a neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor and the brain). Whew! As The Global Expert in Strategic Humor for Business Karyn helps high performers go from great to mastery. From the Mayo Clinic to the Million Dollar Round Table, organizations around the world hire Karyn to educate, inspire, and entertain their audiences again and again. She’s one of 260 people (and only 55 women) in the world to be inducted into the National Speakers Association's Speaker Hall of Fame. Her latest book, Funny Means Money: Strategic Humor for Influence & World Domination will be published by ForbesBooks. Karyn is serious about humor! Websites: KarynBuxman.com & StressRecoveryToolkit.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/KarynBuxman TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOriPEk7S8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOriPEk7S8] Time Stamps:  0:00 Linda introduces Karyn Buxman  6:00 Karyn shares 2 important purposes for humor, beyond being entertaining 10:59 Karyn connects humor to nursing 12:40 Goal setting becomes a part of Karyn’s journey 13:50 Serendipity leads Karyn to Paris 17:15 It turns our Karyn and I both shared the dream of wanting to live in California.          I like the stories we shared about how we each got here. 20:20 Karyn shares the serendipity story of meeting her husband Greg. I love that story 30:40 Linda shares “The Rule of Will” 31:20 How to get a better outcome 32:10 The benefits of a struggle 32:50 How humor comes from struggle 34:00 You can’t miss Karyn’s M&M up the nose story 39:10 “Ugly laugh” photos 40:25 Laughing so hard your stomach hurts 42:40 Karyn shares what laughter does for you 43:20 Take action on the “make a list” suggestion. I share about Tricia and me at church. 44:30 Why humor is so important in leadership 46:26 How to build trust though humor 49:20 Passion for blood donation 50:18 Mental health - how humor can help 53:10 How to use humor to relieve stress 54:25 Karyn’s Virtual Blood Drive 55:30 The importance of blood donation and why it helps the donor too 56:40 I share about how you can celebrate or honor loved ones when donating blood 58:30 Learn the wonderful ripple effect of blood donation 1:01:00 Leveraging serendipitous moments 1:05:00 Take action on what you learned

Charly Caldwell: Helping you FEEL, BE and DO your very best, so you can live a full, vibrant, energized life!

In this episode, I talk with Charly Caldwell, my business coach. He shares great serendipity stories about the relationships that appeared and unfolded on his journey leading him to a life far beyond his exceptions. I am grateful to Charly and his Mastery Community for supporting my dreams and moving them forward in unexpectedly wonderful ways!  Don't go it alone. Notice the serendipity in your life pointing you to someone who will help guide your way. Would you like more serendipity in your life? Click the link below to learn more. https://www.getyourbetteron.com/serendipity_to_success  Find out more about what Charly’s up to, and feel the love, care, support, help & guidance at: 1) https://www.cs4.life 2) https://www.lifeandbusinesssuccess.us 3) Mastery Community (Affiliate) — https://www.lifeandbusinesssuccess.us/a/5322/Xf3CYUSU Time Stamps: 0:00 I introduce Charly and how we met 4:00 Charly leads with his favorite movie which is so appropriate for our conversation 5:02 I introduce my concept of “angels and heroes” 7:18  Chary being empowered by his "angels and heroes" 7:47  Charly get CHILLS during the interview (that is a sign for me) 9:15  Charly’s Florida - Boss Story 10:00 Don’t burn any bridges 11:28  I share how Serendipity leads to Opportunity 12:08  Learn what Charly asks when he is waiting for what comes next 13:20  The importance of INTUITION 13:49  The advice Sue gave to Charly that made the difference 14:50  Guidance from Sue - Charly heard it and took action 15:40  Learn how Charly effected his community in a wonderful way 16:10  I shares about my book “Dusting Off Your Dreams.” 17:00  The importance of the stories you tell yourself 18:26  Have a positive belief expectation 18:50  Charly created a VISION of life with his daughters post-divorce 19:42  Charly is standing in his vision now 23:10  Learn about a “decision board” 25:10  Charly’s key decisions. 26:04  More on my story of meeting Charly 26:50  Share your uniqueness with the world 27:38  Charly’s Serendipity stories 27:40  Story #1 Her Name 28:53  Story #2 PO Box 29:50  Story #3 High Rise Condo 31:55  CHILLS and FEELS 32:20  Story #4 Email Connection 36:46  The importance of taking one step 38:00  Learn Charly’s key phrase 38:39  How to address needy energy and reduce financial stress 41:00  Move from scarcity and urgency to abundance 42:47  How Charly helps people