How to Build Real Resilience Under Pressure | Russell Harvey

How to Build Real Resilience Under Pressure | Russell Harvey

You can look strong on the outside and still be running on survival underneath. Russell Harvey joins The ThriveWell Journey for a grounded conversation about real resilience, leadership under pressure, and what it means to keep moving through change without losing yourself in the process. L. Michael Burt and Russell talk through the difference between surviving, coping, and thriving, and why resilience is not just about bouncing back after a hard season. Real resilience is about learning from what happened, getting back up differently, and building the awareness, support, purpose, and energy to move forward with more clarity. This conversation also gets into the pressure leaders and entrepreneurs are carrying right now, especially with uncertainty, AI, constant change, business demands, and the private weight of trying to stay strong for everyone else. Russell shares how the Resilience Wheel helps people look at purpose, confidence, adaptability, support, meaning, and energy in a practical way. He also explains why thriving does not mean everything is perfect. Sometimes thriving means there is a lot going on, and you can still honestly say, “I’m good.” This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, builders, and high performers who are tired of calling survival resilience and are ready to build something deeper, steadier, and more honest. Key Topics * Understanding VUCA and its impact on individuals and organizations * The difference between surviving, coping, and thriving * Building internal resilience through reflection and purpose * The role of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in leadership * Using strengths-based approaches to foster team resilience * The importance of purpose and healthy emotional drivers * Strategies for leaders to support their teams' resilience * The impact of interconnectedness and AI on resilience Chapters 00:00 The Landscape of Resilience 02:58 Understanding VUCA and Its Impact 06:14 Situational Awareness and Resilience 09:04 Springing Forward: The True Meaning of Resilience 11:49 The Role of Reflection in Building Resilience 14:54 Personal Experiences and the Journey of Resilience 17:57 The Resilience Wheel: A Framework for Growth 20:59 Redundancy and Identity: Navigating Job Loss 27:28 Emotional Intelligence and Resilience 29:39 Building Resilient Teams 32:56 Leadership and Vulnerability 38:42 Understanding Pressure and Resilience 42:01 AI and Human Resilience 45:38 Nurturing Resilience in Uncertain Times 51:40 Purpose and Healthy Emotional Drivers Connect w/ Russell Harvey Resilience Wheel - https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/ [https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/] Strengthscope - https://strengthscope.com/ [https://strengthscope.com/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7I3drJnBFZvvxHZDPPHM5Q/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7I3drJnBFZvvxHZDPPHM5Q/videos]

Follow-Up Systems for Real Estate Business Growth | Adam Olsen

Adam Olsen joins L. Michael Burt to discuss building a real estate business through follow-up systems, abundance, social media marketing, client service, market strategy, and sales discipline. This episode is for entrepreneurs and real estate professionals who need to move beyond ideas and build the structure that turns opportunities into results. KEY TOPICS The importance of relentless follow-up in real estate Operating with an abundance mindset versus scarcity mindset Using social media and video to build brand awareness Adapting marketing strategies during market downturns The role of discipline and high energy in sales success Building systems and organization for scalable growth The impact of market conditions on real estate transactions Creating value and trust to generate referrals Chapters 00:00 Going All In: The Key to Success 03:11 The Importance of Follow-Through 06:03 Building a Business: Structure and Discipline 08:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 12:10 Overcoming Challenges and Bad Days 15:04 The Drive Behind Success 18:04 Lessons from Childhood and Early Career 25:10 Building Relationships Over Transactions 34:06 The Impact of Institutional Buyers on Real Estate 43:58 Navigating Market Volatility and Lead Flow Issues 49:37 Navigating Responsibilities and Investment Strategies 50:05 Doubling Down in Times of Uncertainty 51:03 Understanding Market Psychology 52:42 The Importance of Basics in Business 53:40 The Power of Community Engagement 56:05 Creative Marketing Strategies for Growth 59:24 Leveraging Social Media for Business Success 01:01:51 Analyzing Market Trends and Consumer Behavior 01:04:46 Creating Buzz with Strategic Giveaways 01:07:29 High Energy and Positive Engagement in Business 01:10:14 The Interconnectedness of Business Strategies Resources Adam Olson Team - https://adamolsonteam.com [https://adamolsonteam.com] The Commercial Professionals - https://thecommercialprofessionals.com [https://thecommercialprofessionals.com] Guest Links Website - https://adamolsonteam.com [https://adamolsonteam.com] Facebook - https://facebook.com/AdamS.Olson [https://facebook.com/AdamS.Olson] Instagram - https://instagram.com/AdamS.Olson [https://instagram.com/AdamS.Olson] Download the free mirror exercise: You Did Not Lose Your Way https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3 [https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3] Book a free discovery call: The Alignment Reset https://calendly.com/lmichaelburt-thethrivewelljourney/empowerment-discovery-call [https://calendly.com/lmichaelburt-thethrivewelljourney/empowerment-discovery-call] Join our community: www.thethrivewelljourney.com [http://www.thethrivewelljourney.com]

Juneteenth and Identity: Freedom Is Declared, But It Must Be Lived

In this Friday Night Live episode, L. Michael Burt uses the meaning of Juneteenth as a powerful entry point into a deeper conversation about identity, freedom, and transformation after disruption. This episode answers the question: What does Juneteenth teach us about identity and freedom after disruption? Freedom is not fully lived just because it has been declared. Real transformation happens when the truth reaches your body, changes who you are being, and creates a ripple through your life, family, work, and community. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom can be true before it is fully received. The Emancipation Proclamation had already been signed, but enslaved people in Texas were still living under a story that said otherwise. That gap between declaration and lived reality becomes the central theme of this episode. L. Michael connects that historical truth to the inner work of transformation. Many people are technically free from what happened to them, but still living from the meaning they gave the disruption. The event may be over, but the story may still be running their identity, their decisions, their relationships, their business, and their future. This episode explores the ripple that begins when a person changes who they are being. Transformation is not just personal achievement. It becomes something that moves through your family, your work, your community, and people you may never meet. This episode is for anyone who is ready to stop living from an old story and begin creating from a new declaration. Chapters 00:00 Friday Night Live opening and live setup 02:00 Why Juneteenth matters 03:33 Freedom was already true, but not yet received 05:59 Recap of the “You Did Not Lose Your Way” series 07:40 The ripple starts with who you are being 09:00 The unseen becoming reality through you 10:19 Harriet Tubman, faith, freedom, and the ripple 12:45 How your energy affects the people closest to you 15:00 Be, do, have and the story you are living from 16:59 The declaration that changes who you are being 19:15 The mirror exercise and doing the real work 21:15 You are already free from the old story This is Week 4 of a four-week series. I invite you to start from Week 1 if you have not yet. Download the free mirror exercise: You Did Not Lose Your Way https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3 [https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3] Book a free discovery call: The Alignment Reset https://calendly.com/lmichaelburt-thethrivewelljourney/empowerment-discovery-call [https://calendly.com/lmichaelburt-thethrivewelljourney/empowerment-discovery-call] Join our community: www.thethrivewelljourney.com [http://www.thethrivewelljourney.com] Happy Juneteenth.

Business Funding for Founders: How to Avoid Bad Capital and Build Smarter | Cole Reifler

Business funding for founders is not just about getting access to money. It is about understanding timing, terms, structure, and whether the capital actually supports the business you are building. L. Michael Burt speaks with Cole Reifler, Founder and CEO of Zenith Group Advisors, about funding decisions, bootstrapping, private credit, alternative lending, and the pressure founders face when their dream needs money. This conversation helps entrepreneurs think more clearly about when to seek capital, what to avoid in bad funding offers, and why money should strengthen the business instead of keeping a weak structure alive. Cole also shares how access to capital shapes who gets to build, scale, and compete, including his prior work connected to financial access for women entrepreneurs. For leaders and builders rebuilding direction after disruption, this episode connects finance to self-leadership, discernment, and aligned success. Takeaways * Access to capital is crucial for growth, but understanding when and how to seek funding is key. * Creative financing can be a game-changer for startups and entrepreneurs. * Bootstrapping should be maximized before seeking external funding. * Private credit and alternative funding options are viable but require careful evaluation. Chapter 00:00 Cole Reifler and the Finance Access Problem 02:44 Who Gets Access to Capital and Who Does Not 04:25 Bringing Creativity Into Finance 06:03 Helping Founders Understand Capital 08:29 When Bootstrapping Needs to Shift 11:17 What Founders Should Do When the Dream Needs Money 13:11 Spending Capital to Create More Capital 14:42 Build the Boat While You Are on the Water 15:57 Intentional Business Building Before Funding 18:24 Funding Terms That Can Box You In 20:56 Traditional Funding vs Alternative Funding 23:05 When Founders Get Emotionally Attached to Money 24:17 Private Credit Misconceptions 26:56 Arora and the Gender Lending Gap 31:53 Zenith Group Advisors and Finance Access 33:49 Who Zenith Helps 35:24 Entrepreneurship Challenging Financial Systems 38:14 Advice for Founders Seeking Funding 39:24 How to Connect with Cole Reifler 40:22 Why Finance Can Make or Break a Business 41:43 Final Thoughts Connect w/ Cole Reifler: Aurora - Supporting Women Entrepreneurs - https://aurora.com [https://aurora.com] Zenith - Financial Support for Businesses - https://zenith.com [https://zenith.com] Download the free mirror exercise: You Did Not Lose Your Way https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3 [https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3] http://ushaman.com/elixir [http://ushaman.com/elixir] - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELL Be a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch, https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney] Join our community: www.thethrivewelljourney.com [http://www.thethrivewelljourney.com]

Committed But Not Attached: How to Build Your Vision Without Desperation | Caleb Matthews

Things are happening in the world right now and they are occurring as chaos. And in the middle of that, you are trying to build something. Hold a vision. Stay committed. But here is the question this conversation is asking. Are you committed or are you gripping? There is a difference between commitment and attachment. Commitment is the full yes to the vision, the work, and the people. Attachment is the grip on how it has to look, when it has to arrive, and what it means about you if it does not go the way you planned. Most people are living in the grip and calling it dedication. In Week 3 of YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR WAY, L. Michael sits down with speaker, dream interpreter, and spiritual strategist Caleb Matthews for a live conversation about what it actually means to be committed but not attached. Fully in. No grip. Building with intention and without desperation. This is Week 3 of a four-week series. I invite you to start from Week 1 if you have not yet. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transformation and Commitment 03:06 The Dance of Attachment and Commitment 06:09 Living Your Design: The Golden Fish Analogy 09:08 Success: A Construct of the Crowd 11:54 Burying Your Design: The Parable of Talents 15:10 Finding Your Why: The Importance of Purpose 18:02 The Seven Design Types: Discovering Your Path 21:03 The Spirit, Soul, and Body Connection 23:59 Understanding Your Design: Practical Applications 31:01 Redefining Success: Old vs. New Paradigms 34:25 Embracing Personal Fulfillment 36:33 The Wilderness of Unlearning 39:32 Going All In: Commitment to Your Vision 41:47 The Power of Dreams and Interpretation Connect with Caleb: www.calebmatthews.net [http://www.calebmatthews.net] YouTube - https://youtube.com/attheslink [https://youtube.com/attheslink] Download the free mirror exercise: You Did Not Lose Your Way https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3 [https://bit.ly/YouDidNotLoseYourWayV3] http://ushaman.com/elixir [http://ushaman.com/elixir] - Get 10% off: USE CODE: THRIVEWELL Be a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch, https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney] Join our community: www.thethrivewelljourney.com [http://www.thethrivewelljourney.com]