Evoke Greatness Podcast
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge?
Are you interested in hearing the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while stumbling through valuable lessons along the way?
My name is Sonnie and I am the host of Evoke Greatness, the weekly podcast driven by my curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. I am a HUGE book nerd and a wee bit of a "control enthusiast" with an obsession for motivational coffee cups.
On this podcast, we share the ups and the downs, the highs and lows and all the lessons learned in between. It's my most sincere hope you hear something in one or maybe many of these episodes that resonates with you and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.
I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
Evoke Greatness Podcast
The Art of Sticking Your Neck Out For Others
🎧 Episode 130: The Art of Sticking Your Neck Out For Others
In this inspiring episode of Evoke Greatness, host Sonnie talks about the powerful impact of mentorship and the courage to champion others' potential in both personal and professional settings. Through real-life examples and spiritual insights, this episode challenges listeners to become active catalysts for others' success.
Sonnie shares valuable insights on:
- The career-changing power of one person's support and belief
- How mentorship creates a ripple effect of positive change in organizations
- Techniques for identifying and nurturing hidden talent in your network
- Strategies for pushing people beyond their comfort zones to achieve greatness
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Strategic support can open doors to significant career opportunities
- Effective mentorship involves recognizing potential before it's fully apparent
- Challenging people to exceed their perceived limits often leads to breakthrough growth
- Everyone has the capacity to be a transformative influence in someone's career journey
- A culture of mutual support elevates entire professional communities
💡 Quotes to remember:
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11
📚 Resources Mentioned:
- Rachel Baribeau's "I'm Changing the Narrative" movement: https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/
Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, make a lasting impact in your industry, or find ways to support emerging talent, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Remember, as Sonnie's stories demonstrate, your willingness to advocate for someone could be the critical factor that propels their career to new heights!
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Welcome to Evoke Greatness. We are officially entering year three of this podcast and I am filled with so much gratitude for each and every one of you who've joined me on this incredible journey of growth and self-discovery. I'm Sunny, your host and fellow traveler on this path of personal evolution. This podcast is a sanctuary for the curious, the ambitious and the introspective. It's for those of you who, like me, are captivated by the champion mindset and driven by an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge. Whether you're just beginning your journey or you're well along your path, you're going to find stories here that resonate with your experiences and aspirations. Over the last two years, we've shared countless stories of triumph and challenge, of resilience and transformation. We've laughed, we've reflected and we've grown together. And as we've evolved, so too has this podcast. Remember, no matter what chapter you're on in your own story, you belong here. This community we've built together is a place of support, inspiration and shared growth. Where intention goes, energy flows, and the energy you bring to this space elevates us all. So, whether you're listening while commuting, working out or enjoying your morning coffee, perhaps from one of those motivational mugs I'm so fond of, know that you're a part of something special. Thank you for being here. Thank you for your curiosity, your openness and your commitment to personal growth. As we embark on year three, I invite you to lean in, to listen deeply and to let these stories resonate with your soul. I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to evoke greatness.
Sonnie:Welcome back to another episode of Evoke Greatness. Today, I want to talk about the importance of sticking your neck out for others, especially when it comes to the spirit of mentorship. About an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, where I am spending the weekend on a women's retreat, and I got to thinking about this concept of mentorship and, even more so, going a layer deeper, the times where we actually put our own selves out there to lift others up. When you think about it, it's the impact of one person's support, right? So I want to tell you about my beautiful friend, rachel Barbeau. Rachel, her story is a perfect example of how one person's willingness to take a chance on someone can really create a ripple effect of positive change. So Rachel is the founder of a powerful movement called I'm Changing the Narrative, and her work focuses on addressing mental health issues in primarily male-dominated sports. That's a topic that is often overlooked, but still critically important.
Sonnie:What's really remarkable about Rachel's journey is how she's been able to reach so many people with her message. Time and time again, people have stuck their necks out for Rachel. They've invited her to speak to their teams, whether it's at a college level or even in pro sports, and these invitations weren't just simple bookings. These were acts of faith. By bringing Rachel in, these people were saying I believe in you and I believe in your message, and I'm willing to put my reputation on the line because I think what you have to say is important. Rachel now makes it a point to do this for other people. Put my reputation on the line because I think what you have to say is important. Rachel now makes it a point to do this for other people, and she encourages the rest of us to really get on board with this concept.
Sonnie:So, thinking about Rachel's experiences, along with going to the retreat this weekend, it really made me reflect on my own journey, and many of the opportunities I've had in my life or in my career came because someone was willing to vouch for me, to create an opening, maybe where there wasn't one previously, and these people put their reputations on the line. They believed in my potential, even when it was not even visible for myself. I wasn't seeing what they were seeing, but the concept of lifting each other up. It reminds me of a verse in the Bible in its 1 Thessalonians 5.11, and it says Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as, in fact, you are doing. This verse, it encapsulates the essence of what we're talking about today. It's a call to action, urging us to be active participants in each other's growth and success.
Sonnie:So we should ask ourselves some important questions. What are we doing to lift others up? Are we creating opportunities for others by vouching for them? Are we sticking our neck out for them? Are we recognizing the potential in those around us, and are we stretching people past what they think they're capable of Now? The last question is particularly powerful because when we push people beyond their perceived limits, that's often where the real magic happens. We might be surprised by what people can achieve when given the chance and the support. So here's my call to action for each of you If you haven't stuck your neck out for someone lately, I really, really want to encourage you to do so, and I don't mean like hey, this year, this quarter, like today, seriously, stick your neck out for someone today.
Sonnie:Why not? What do you have to lose by doing it? By doing that for somebody you actually believe in? Or, better yet, what does someone else have to gain from your support? It doesn't have to be some big, grand gesture. Maybe it's recommending someone for a job or inviting them to speak at an event. Maybe it's even introducing them to a valuable contact or offering words of encouragement when they're doubting themselves. Remember, every successful person you admire got where they are because someone at some point took a chance on them. They had a mentor, they had a supporter. Somebody, somebody believed in them, and you have the power to be that person for someone else. Your words, your action and your willingness to put yourself out there on someone else's behalf these things truly can change the trajectory of someone's life or career. So I want to challenge each of you Go out there, stick your neck out for somebody, be the person who says I believe in you. You never know, your act of faith might just be the catalyst that launches someone's dreams into reality. So until next time, my friends, keep lifting each other up. Watch how it transforms you and everyone around you. As I always say, a rising tide raises all ships.
Sonnie:This episode. It would mean the world for me if you would rate and review the podcast or share it with someone you know. Many need to hear this message. I love to hear from you all and want you to know that you can leave me a voicemail directly. If you go to my website, evokegreatnesscom, and go to the contact me tab, you'll just hit the big old orange button and record your message. I love the feedback and comments that I've been getting, so please keep them coming. I'll leave you with the wise words of author Robin Sharma Greatness comes by doing a few small and smart things each and every day. It comes from taking little steps consistently. It comes from making a few small chips against everything in your professional and personal life that is ordinary, so that a day eventually arrives when all that's left is the extraordinary.
