Episode 59: Valerie Smith, DTM, your host will speak to you on "Creative Leadership Mindset!"  Change is here! When there is chaos, you have to be creative and use our intellect to grow!  Creative Leadership Mindset is much needed to be adaptable, understanding emotional intelligence, thinking outside-the-box and effective communication. Are you a Creative Leader in the 21st Century?   Happy Listening!   #creativeleader #outsidethebox #innovative #adaptable #create

Episode 58: Valerie Smith, DTM, your Host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast, will speak to you on "How to Be Still!"  Today, the world is chaotic everywhere you turn, however, you have control of what you can control! How you respond to chaos, is pure emotional intelligence and mindfulness.  It's important to understand your own emotions, how you treat yourself and others. It's important to have "Being Still" part of your selfcare to hear your voice in the quiet moment.    Happy Listening!   @selfcare @bestill @emotionalintelligence @mindfulness

Episode 57: Valerie Smith, DTM, host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will be speaking on "How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focus and Discipline!"   Time is very important, and distractions are REAL! Valerie will share with you how to protect your time, set boundaries and how to prioritize your time.  Are you ready to stay focus and set boundaries? Stay focus and discipline!   Happy Listening!

Episode 56, Valerie Smith, DTM, your host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast is dedicating this episode to all LEADERS! It is time to stop the blame game for problems and raise the bar to leadership excellence!  You will find out why it's important for corporations to start training younger leaders and all leaders to become effective to lead themselves and their team(s). Listen now to see how you can take your leadership skills to the next level!   Happy Listening!   #lead #leadershipdevelopment #skillsdevelopment #influence #lifelonglearning

Episode 55 is a special episode for HUMANITY on what it means to "Be Grateful!" Valerie Smith, DTM, Host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak and share an example of her own experience what led to being grateful for her own life! What is your meaning of being grateful in your life? That is the question....   Happy Listening!   #loveyourself #grateful #livelife #love

Episode #54, Valerie Smith, DTM, your host will breakdown to you how to find, "Peace from Within!"  This world is in a chaotic state day to day everywhere you look, however, with so much darkness, how can you find peace.  Valerie will explain the importance of looking within yourself for peace and to follow your intuition. It's time for you to shine from within, which is your peace to help others shine their light. Click on the link to hear this message.   Happy Listening and share this podcast episode with a loved one who needs to hear the message.   #peace #love #joy #shineyourlight

Wow! Today is episode 53! This episode Valerie Smith, DTM will speak to you on "Celebrate You!"  Many times, we are celebrating others and when have you took the time CELEBRATE YOU? You have something unique and there is no time to hide yourself from the world, however, it's time to celebrate YOU!!!! You are invited to join me this Friday, September 27, 2024, on Zoom at 6:00 PM CDT to celebrate my podcast, Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast 1-Year Anniversary!  It feels like just yesterday that I launched Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast on September 27, 2023! During the celebration, I will share my incredible journey as a podcaster, how this podcast was born through the Toastmasters Pathways Program, and the dedication it took to bring my voice to the world!!!!!Let’s celebrate this milestone together—it wouldn’t be the same without you!REGISTER NOW for the Zoom details: https://bit.ly/3MZyl0eI look forward to meeting my listeners!!!!   #podcast#selfcare#celebration#leadership#futurofwork#ambitious     

In episode 52 of *Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast*, host Valerie Smith, DTM, dives into the powerful connection between autonomy and consistency. Learn how to take charge of your decisions and create lasting habits that lead to success. Valerie shares actionable tips for staying consistent, even when life gets challenging, however, you have the same 24hrs. Tune in to discover how balancing independence with discipline can elevate your leadership and personal growth. Don’t miss Episode 52: "How to Have Autonomy and Be Consistent!" for insights that will transform the way you achieve your goals!   Happy Listening!   #powerofautonomy #ownit #24hrs  

Episode 51 is an evening edition hosted by Valerie Smith of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast on "How Not to Worry and Live Life to The Fullest!" It is time to stop taking life seriously and to live life to the fullest and be FREE! When you hear this message you will live in the present moment, prioritize your life and LIVE!   Make sure you do your homework!   Happy Listening!   #happiness #laughing #live #livinglife  

Happy September, it's episode 50!!! I remember, like it was yesterday, when I decided to release my first episode, of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast on September 27, 2023!  I said, it's time to release the podcast, because people need to hear the message.  I am, Valerie Smith, your host! This is an evening edition just for you! What are you holding on, that you need to just start?  You have great talents and gifts to spread to all of humanity!  Remember to do your homework!   Happy Listening!   #gifts #love #justdoit #juststarts #notoprocrastination #powerful  

Episode 49: Valerie Smith, DTM the Host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast, on "How to Slow Down in Life and How to Have Patience."  You will learn what it means to slow down and live your life.  Many times, we rush in life and never take the time to relax and give ourselves grace and enjoy life.  The question "How are your prioritizing your life and time? You will learn a lot from this episode on setting your boundaries to live life. Happy Listening!   #selfcare #power #slowdown #perspective

Episode 48:  Is an episode on failure and your Host, Valerie Smith, DTM, will speak to you, "When You Fail, Get Up and Try Again!"  It is time to take your failures to the next level of achievements!  Many times, you will not win, however, are you going to hide and quit! NO!  You get up and try again and again!  Be the testament, that failure only makes you stronger!  You have to be that person who has that drive and perseverance, that you will WIN! Happy Listening and you will Get Up and Try Again!!!!   #win #powerful #perserverance #resilience  

Episode 47: Valerie Smith, DTM your host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast is speaking from Anaheim, California, attending the 100 Year Anniversary, 2024 Toastmasters International Convention this week!  What a great week to publish this special edition to leaders around the world!  This edition is all about leaders leading themselves and sharing with their teams where they have been and how they have grown and what it took to get to where are today!  You have to take people to higher levels by growing them, with engagement and influence!   Say yes to Leadership Development and Growth!!!!   Happy Listening!   #leader #lead #growth #learning #toastmasters2024 #toastmasters

Episode 46:  Valerie Smith, DTM, the Host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will share with you, that "You Have Power from Within!"  We all have this internal power, that is stronger than ourselves and we must understand the power from within.  Many people, like to dim their light, therefore, people are not threatened by what you say, and do. It's time to stop hiding your inner power, because you are unique, with gifts, and powerful strengths like no other. Are you ready to discover your power from within?   Happy Listening!!!!   #power #gifts #stengths #shineyourlight

Episode 45: Valerie Smith, Your Host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will be speaking on "What Is Love?"  We are living in times of chaos, where love is slowly fading away and as humanity, we have to start with loving ourselves, before we can love others.  Love is a powerful element in the Laws of the Universe.  It is time to take back your power and that is the Power of Love.  No matter what is happening in the world, we must be strong enough to know that chaos will be, however, LOVE CONQUERS ALL!   Spread LOVE!!!!!   Happy Listening!   #love #Loveyourself #selfcare #believe        

Episode 44: Get ready for an episode on "The Power of Listening" hosted by Valerie Smith, DTM of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast! Valerie will speak on real life experiences, and how to apply the principles of listening within yourself and others.  Listening is a communication skill needed in the 21st century to learn and connect with others, with understanding. Communication is a broad topic, however, we all can improve.  

Episode 43 is an important message, that Valerie Smith, your host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak on: "In the Midst of Chaos!"  We are living in a time of darkness and it's important for you have a choice, to not be a part of this dark world.  Are ready to understand how to position yourself in the midst of chaos? You have a choice and that is how life operates.   Happy Listening.   #choice #leadyourlife #leadership #balance  #goals  #lifecoaching #motivation #freedom #dreambig 

Welcome to Episode 42, where Valerie Smith, DTM your Host will speak to you on how to "Show Up and Be Your True Self and Shine Your Light!"  It is time for individuals to show up as their best version of themselves and shine their light! We live in a mediocre world, and it's time to show your true personality.  It is time to stop trying to fit in the crowd and shine your extraordinary gifts and talents.  We need great leaders to lead themselves to bring about more extraordinary people to rise up in the world that are seeking greatness.  You are needed to shine your light to be the light of the world out of darkness.   Happy Listening!   #power #lightoftheworld #shineyourlight #extraordinary    

In Episode 41, Valerie Smith, DTM, you Host will speak on "Trust Your Intuition and Throw Away the Doubt."  You will understand what your intuition is and what is doubt.  Your intuition speaks to you daily and we must listen and act!   This episode is going to be a great learning lesson for you to throw out doubt in your mind and follow your inner voice!   Happy Listening!   #trust #intuition #notodoubt #believe #faith  

Episode 40 will be spoken by Valerie Smith the Host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast.  This episode is all about "How to Lead Yourself!"  What is leading yourself?  That is having autonomy over your life, because it's nothing like having ownership.  It's time to lead your life effectively, and people will see that glow about yourself, because you set high standards and values on your own life. Are you leading your life, where people see your value, leading yourself? Remember to lead your life and add values to yourself and others.   Happy Listening!!!!   #leadyout #values #leadothers #howtolead  

Today's Episode 39 will be "On Patience," where Valerie Smith, DTM will speak on how to have patience and be in the present moment.  The world and time are moving at a very fast pace, where our patience is low, and we want things right now!  However, it is time to take your time back and slow down to have some patience is some parts of your life.    You will understand the importance of patience!   Happy Listening!   Do not forget to subscribe and follow Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast :)    #patience #kind #love #reflect #prepare #practice  

Welcome to Episode 38, where Valerie Smith, DTM the Host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast, who will speak to you on how to "Live within Your Strengths!"  We all have many strengths and weaknesses; however, we like to focus on our weaknesses and not our strengths.  When you focus on your strengths, you will see results and the productivity rises, where you win and whoever is on your team wins too.  Think to yourself, what are you known for, that you can perform this talent/gift(s) in your sleep. You have gifts, that are dormant and it's time ignite them for the world to see.   Think of your strengths as your SUPERPOWERS!!! You will be happy you did!   Happy Listening!!!   #change #strengths #leadyourself #love #superpowers #leadershipdevelopment

Episode 37 is an episode to all leaders as you grow to bring impact in your organization and how you influence others.  Valerie Smith, DTM the host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will get you excited about being an impactful leader in the 21st Century.  It's not about you, it is all about impact and influence to lead and bring out the best in other people.   Are you ready to "Dare to Lead in the 21st Century?"   Happy Listening!   #effectiveleader #leadership #impact #influence #growth #strategy  

In Episode 36 is a message on "How to BE STILL!"  When was there a time you stood still to look at nature?  Have you ever just stood still in a quiet space, where you can hear your own voice? This is what it means to BE STILL.  It is important to take time to relax and know your time is precious, don't wait until something happens that will cause you stop the fast pace of life. Listen to Episode 36 and take notes, because your time of being still in this fast world is much needed.   Happy Listening!   #bestill #selfcare #loveyourself #timeout #mindbreak

Episode 35 is a special edition for Mental Health Awareness Month, and Valerie Smith, DTM, host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak on "Who Are You?"  It is an important question to ask yourself, because we have busy lives, where it is easy to forget who you are. It is time to find out who you are. Are you READY?   Happy Listening!   #Self #Growth #whoareyou #laugh #loveyourself #shine #joy #create

Episode #34 is hosted by Valerie Smith, DTM, who will speak to you on "How to Incorporate Mindfulness in Your Life" and share life experiences on how mindfulness helped her in daily situations. Incorporating mindfulness is a daily practice to look at situations and solve problems effectively.  Mindfulness as you practice daily, you will bring positive results when you eat, sleep, work, and everyday life situations. Are you ready to understand and incorporate mindfulness in your life?   Happy Listening!   #mindfulness #mindful #reactive #proactive #listening #communication #understanding #empathy    

Episode 27 will be on Peace from Within!  Your host, Valerie Smith, DTM of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will be speaking on peace, your choice and voice.  There is nothing like understanding real peace from within, because we are living in world of chaos and forever bad news, everywhere you turn, however, you will understand there is peace from within you.   Happy Listening!   #peace #yourvoice #standstill #selfcare #choice

Episode 26 is an important message on "How to Deliver your Message" in the 21st Century! Valerie Smith, DTM the host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will explain the importance of delivering your message to your audience, in a time of technological advances! You are still a human being with a voice, with a message to share with your peers, Artificial Intelligence cannot speak for you, because you have to be empathetic to the person or your audience you are speaking too.  Advance your communication skills, increase your listening skills, have understanding when the other person is speaking.  This is why communication is an important skill to have in the 21st Century!   Practice, Practice, Practice and Practice!   #communication #change #listening #speaking  

Episode 25 will be connecting with every human being in the world, because the host, Valerie Smith of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will embark on "Creativity is One with the Mind."  Creativity is embodied in all of us; however, we have to make sure not to lose your creativeness, the creative thought, and creative process.  There is nothing like being a creative being and showing off to your loved ones and the world what you had created from scratch from your mind and soul!  If you feel you have lost your creativeness, this is the episode dedicated to finding that creative spark inside of you!!!! Start now and let your creative genius SHINE BRIGHT!!!   Happy Listening!   #creativemind #creativity #shine #talent #design      

It's Episode 24 and your host, Valerie Smith, DTM of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak on "The Power of Extraordinary."  Being extraordinary is raising the frequency of our energy and maturity.  You will learn what it means to be extraordinary and ordinary.  What will it take to go from ordinary to extraordinary? Click on the link below to listen to this message on "The Power of Extraordinary!"   "Happy Listening" #extraordinary #ordinary #goingtheextramile #mindfulness #maturity

In Episode 23 Valerie Smith, DTM, the Host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak to you on " Love is Everywhere and in the Details."  The world as we know it, is in a chaotic   and dark state. How can we show more love to break the curse of fear, chaos, negative talk, and disrespect. That is through LOVE! Listen to the call to action, because that will be your homework and challenge! Love is everyone and in the details!  Show Love, because that is the only to have balance and understanding throughout the world!   Happy Listening!   #love #heart #details #happiness  

Today's Episode 22 is focused on "Empathy from the Heart!"  Valerie Smith, DTM, your host of Valerie's R.E.A.L Talk Podcast will speak to you on leading from your heart to show more empathy to yourself and to humanity. Are you showing empathy?  Are you showing more love or are you engulfed in the ego space? It's time for a shift worldwide to show more love and empathy towards each other, more than any time in history. It starts with yourself!   Happy Listening!   #love #empathy #heart #heartspace #humanity    

Episode 21: This episode is for Leaders to "Lead Yourself."  Valerie Smith, DTM the host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will speak to leaders of the importance of leading themselves first, to bring impact to their teams.  There is nothing like having a leader show up well-rounded with balance around the following: Physical Health Mental Health Emotional Health   Say "YES" to being an effective leader and rise up in the 21st century's new future of work, which are the changes that needs to be prepared for today to welcome the future.    #leadership #leaders #futureofwork #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #emotionalhealth    

Episode 20: Today, you will learn how to "Stay Focus" NOW!!!!  Valerie Smith, your host for Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast will show you how to stay focus and how to watch out for distractions.  It's 2024 and you have no time to abandon your goals and plans, because it can happen.    Are you ready to STAY FOCUS? Say yes to your 2024 of Transformation!!!!!   #transformation #goals #goalsetting #focus #resolution #2024

Episode 19:  Valerie Smith, DTM, the host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast is speaking on "Your Creative Thought Process (Human Intelligence) vs Technological Advances (Artificial Intelligence)" This is a very important topic, because as we advance with technology will human intelligence lose its creativeness, compared to artists, composers, engineers, and scientists of the past who holds books with their creative thought processes.  As humans with creativeness, it's important to understand your creative thought process and how will you prioritize to exercise your creativity, that lies within you, without diminishing your creativeness fully to technological advancements.   Happy Listening     #intelligence #Artist #music #musicians #jazz #classical #art         

Episode 18: "You Have a Choice in Life" is spoken by Valerie Smith, DTM the podcast host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast. This message with show you, that you have choices, that can be made by you, without waiting for validation to move forward. Wait until you click on the link to hear this powerful message on your choices you have, and they could be good or bad, however, you will experience every choice with maturity all the days of your life.   Happy Listening!   #choices #life #silence #maturity #lifechoices

Episode 17: What is Your Purpose? What are Your Gifts? Valerie Smith, your host will talk to you about finding your purpose in life and what are your gifts.  We go through life wondering what is that spark that is lying dormant inside of us. What is that gift waiting to shine to bring impact to the world. It's time for transformation in 2024, to know who you are, your purpose and your gifts to bring into fruition, because you are extraordinary.   #gifts #purpose #meaning #transformation #2024

Episode 16 is all about "Knowledge is Power!"  Are you ready to increase your knowledge?  Valerie Smith the host of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast is speaking on why Knowledge is Power and the importance of increasing your knowledge and creating knowledge. Everyone has unique gifts, talents, experiences and testimony! What knowledge will you leave to humanity?   Knowledge is Power!!!!       #Knowledgeispower #mindpower #shineyourlight #knowledge #subjectmatterexpert #increaseyourskillset

Episode 15 is for you to "Step into Your Greatness in 2024!"  It is time to activate your gifts that are inside of you.  You can feel the energy that 2024 is that year that people want to step into their purpose.  What is your purpose? Are you ready to step into 2024 BOLD with your gifts?  It's time, don't wait until tomorrow, because today is a gift to create and bring impact in 2024!   Happy New Year!!!!!

Episode 14:  It is reflection time on what impact and growth you had in 2023 and what has prepared you for 2024 to bring a bigger impact to world in the NEW YEAR!  It's time to shine your light and know your purpose now going into 2024!!!!! The world needs your knowledge and wisdom to unlock their light! Many people are lost into darkness, let all of us bring that impact into the new year of 2024 to bring the light back into the world!!!!!   IT'S PURPOSE AND TRANSFORMATION TIME!!!!   Happy Listen!!!    

In Episode 13 of Valerie's R.E.A.L. Talk Podcast, host Valerie Smith dives into the empowering topic of "How To Believe In Yourself and Shine Your Light!!!" In this motivational episode, listeners are encouraged to break free from self-doubt and embrace their true potential. Valerie inspires her audience to stop hiding and confidently showcase their unique qualities to the world. The episode serves as a beacon of positivity, guiding individuals towards self-belief and the courage to let their light shine brightly.

Episode 12:  Welcome to Valerie's R.E.A.L Talk Podcast, where Valerie Smith your host will speak to you about, "How to Define Your Happiness!"  We all deserve to be happy, regardless of what is happening in our lives, in the media, with friends and families. You are responsible for your own happiness. Stay tuned to the examples of happiness and defining your happiness, with an exercise given. Happy Listening!

Episode 11, with your Host, Valerie Smith, DTM, will be speaking to you, on "How to Stay Ready" as a talent in the workplace or an entrepreneur. Will you invest in yourself to build those skills?  Will you do the research in your industry to be knowledgeable or a thought leader of the new changes in the future? What action will you take in the face of change? Valerie will speak to you on how to look for change and prepare.  You will hear an example on what tech companies did to prepare for Artificial Intelligence and much more... Happy Listening!

Welcome to episode 10! This episode is hosted by Valerie Smith on a speech written and presented on 8/28/2012, within her Toastmasters Club meeting. Today, 11/29/23, Valerie will present this speech, which is much needed, with people not believing in themselves! It's important to know who you are, that you can be anything you want in life. Enjoy!

Episode 9: Gratefulness is a reflection from your heart.  Take some time to reflect on what events in your life you are thankful for.  What have you done to touch others' lives, as well. Pause and reflect on gratitude amongst our busy lives, by finding time to slow down, and embracing the present moment. When you take time for yourself to think on what to be grateful for, make it a part of you (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly), to reflect on your life, because you matter.    

In Episode 8, All talent come in all levels in a corporation, however, what does it means to own your career, own your work, own your skills and having autonomy as a professional.  In this new Future of Work landscape all talent must give themselves permission to take ownership of their career and work. Leadership are you empowering your talent to have autonomy over their work and career?  Feel the pulse of excitement and ask yourself: What daring steps will you take to own your career, turbocharge your development, and conquer your work? The clock is ticking, and the moment for action is upon us! Let's fuel that flame of autonomy and transform it into a groundbreaking reality!

In Episode 7 of "Valerie's REAL Talk" podcast, Valerie Smith your host, dives into an electrifying conversation about how to supercharge your workplace with impact and rhythm! She's pumped up about aligning your values by creating an environment that fosters employee experience and employee engagement. Valerie also shines a light on the power of teamwork and celebrating the wins. Get ready for an energetic episode that will help you turbocharge your workplace!

In Episode 6 of the podcast, 'The Importance of Upskilling in the New Future of Work Landscape.' Valerie Smith, your host, serves as your guide on a thrilling journey into the world of skill-building and career enhancement. Get ready to be excited, as we explore the exhilarating path of self-improvement and dive headfirst into the adventure of staying ahead in the fast-paced world of work. With Valerie Smith, discover the secrets to unlocking your potential and seizing new opportunities with enthusiasm. The future of work is full of promise, and this episode is your invitation to energize your career. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be inspired, as Valerie Smith takes you on an exciting ride to help you conquer the future with confidence!"

Episode 5 - "Self-Care and Reflection Matters" The Host, Valerie Smith goes into the crucial topics of self-care and reflection. This enlightening episode explores the importance of taking time for oneself and the benefits of self-reflection. The episode goes on to explore the link between self-care and self-reflection. The hosts explain how self-reflection is a vital tool in understanding your needs and emotions.  The hosts provide practical tips and strategies for incorporating self-care and reflection into your daily routine. Valerie encourage listeners to find what works best for them, by simply taking a quiet moment to breathe.  Throughout the episode, real-life examples and anecdotes are shared to illustrate the power of self-care and reflection. Listeners are reminded that taking care of themselves allows them to be more present and effective in their personal and professional lives.  Self-care is not selfish, it's SELF-FUL!