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

High School Dropout with a Master's Degree with guest Lindsay Jepperson | Choose Courage Podcast

Prepare to be inspired by my guest Lindsay Jepperson's extraordinary life story. From a high school dropout to a Master's Degree holder, her transformative journey is a testament to recovery, courage, self-love, and finding hope by asking for help to take the next step.

Lindsay Jepperson, a mother of three, wife to a hunk. Special education teacher by day for 18 years and advocate for all things mental health. Almost author of Adjusting Your Sails: Hope During the Storms of Life.

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

Are you ready to learn how to live and respond to anything in life and make conscious choices. Listen to my podcast with Sherri Lukac and start making conscious choices. With over 20 years of experience, Sherri seamlessly integrates mind, body, and spirit, guiding individuals towards sustainable lifestyle changes. Her intuitive and empathetic nature creates a safe and nurturing environment for her audience to explore their healing abilities and make conscious choices for their well-being.

Check our her wellness retreats in Park City here: http://www.redhousewellness.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!

All episodes at: https://terrysidford.com/podcast

What if the path to overcoming life challenges is found from lessons learned from teenagers? Our guest, Kay, has gleaned invaluable life lessons from her extensive work with teenagers, culminating in her book, 'You Can Do Hard Things '.

Kay is the founder of the You Can Do Hard Things project. www.youcandohardthings.today This online platform encourages youth to share their stories of challenges and how they found their strength through them. It is the hope that these stories will inspire other teens to uncover their strength through their tough life circumstances, keep moving forward, and know they are never alone. Kay welcomes all conversations about empowering youth.

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

Everything is Made Up with guest Britt Elam | Choose Courage Podcast

Nothing you want, long for or dream of is by accident. And everything you want wants you too. Listen to my interview with Holistic Life Coach Britt Elam to find out more.

Britt is a Certified Holistic Coach dedicated to helping people create their lives in whatever way feels good and right. She likes to say "Everything is made up," and wants folks to know that if you're going to be working from a life blueprint, it should probably be one designed with you in mind. For Britt's free guide to living your ideal life, head to: brittelam.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!

All episodes at: https://terrysidford.com/podcast

Happiness is Inside with guest James Walters | Choose Courage Podcast Have you checked all the boxes to find happiness and still feel something is missing? My guest today James Walters believes happiness is inside you by taking ownership of your life story and realizing the only thing you can control is how you respond to anything in life. Listen to my interview and start being the author of your story.

Creator of images, writer of words and lover of adventure- James Walters is a (louder than your parents are comfortable with) voice for incorporating creativity into ALL facets of life. For 30 years as a photographer, James has enjoyed a life behind the scenes enough to write a book about it, though he’s recently found his way out front as host of the podcast, A Joyful Rebellion. James wants you to be the author of your own story, and he absolutely will not shut up about it.

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