In this inspiring episode of Choose Courage Podcast, Terry Sidford sits down with Bernadette McClelland, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and sales leadership expert, to explore the power of courage, conviction, and choice. Bernadette believes that if you don’t disrupt your own thoughts and actions, the world will do it for you. With her bold philosophy, she challenges listeners to Embrace Courage and Take Control of Your Story.

Bernadette shares her transformative journey from securing million-dollar deals in corporate Australia to becoming a breakout speaker at Tony Robbins' Unleash The Power Within event. Known for her unique insights and humor, she delves into overcoming illness, bankruptcy, and personal challenges, ultimately rising to become a top 1% global sales leader, endorsed by Harvard and Brian Tracy.

Join Terry and Bernadette as they discuss the importance of personal leadership, how to move beyond fear and self-doubt, and why aligning with your true purpose is key to unlocking new levels of success. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will leave you empowered and ready to take action!

For more on Bernadette's work, including her latest book, SHIFT and DISRUPT: Stop Selling Widgets. Start Selling Wisdom, visit BernadetteMcClelland.com or follow her on LinkedIn.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation!

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On the Choose Courage Podcast, Terry Sidford encourages her guests to share their Courage Stories. Every guest authentically shows how they’ve demonstrated courage in their own personal and professional lives. These interviews will inspire you to look within and discover that you are courageous too! Listen to all of my Choose Courage Podcast Episodes here: https://terrysidford.com/podcast

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dana Klein, a remarkable artist, photographer, and author who has made a profound impact through her work. Dana takes us on a journey through her creative process, sharing how she turned her passion for art into a career that brings comfort and beauty to families all over the world. We delve into the story behind her powerful portraits, especially those she creates for families who have experienced the loss of a child, and how she navigates the emotional challenges that come with this work.

Dana also opens up about her process of connecting with clients through "deep dive" interviews, where she uncovers the passions, struggles, and unique stories that make each portrait so meaningful. We discuss her decade-long project, Images of Hope, a tribute to women who have fought breast cancer, and how this work has inspired and moved both her and her subjects.

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of courage—facing fears, embracing the unknown, and creating something beautiful and lasting from life’s most challenging moments. Join me as Dana Klein shares her incredible journey of storytelling through art, and discover the deep impact her work continues to have on so many lives.

Find more about Dana here: www.danakleincreative.com

On the Choose Courage Podcast, Terry Sidford encourages her guests to share their Courage Stories. Every guest authentically shows how they’ve demonstrated courage in their own personal and professional lives. These interviews will inspire you to look within and discover that you are courageous too!

Listen to all of my Choose Courage Podcast Episodes here: https://terrysidford.com/podcast

An Empowering Approach to Tough Conversation with guest, Jill Shroyer on the Choose Courage Podcast hosted by Terry Sidford.

Jill Shroyer is the CEO and Lead HR Consultant at Expedition HR and is a tough conversations expert. Jill teaches businesses how to have tough conversations without feeling like a jerk! Businesses hire Expedition HR to provide on-demand, on-call expert HR and tough conversation support and guidance through the HR Subscription. It’s like having an HR Director on-call! Most clients find Expedition HR because they need help letting an employee go or because they need to solve an ongoing work performance problem. Jill has over two decades of HR experience across five industries and is a published author of the book, Conquer Sticky Situations. Jill lives in Park City, Utah with her husband, two kids, and rescue pets. Jill has many passions outside of work including mountain biking, skiing deep powder, and traveling abroad with her family.

On the Choose Courage Podcast, Terry Sidford encourages her guests to share their Courage Stories. Every guest authentically shows how they’ve demonstrated courage in their own personal and professional lives. These interviews will inspire you to look within and discover that you are courageous too! All episodes at: https://terrysidford.com/podcast