Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244
Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bernoff, personal development legend and author of "Average Sucks," to explore his journey from hockey player to transformational coach. We dive deep into the art of influence, the importance of language, and how small shifts in mindset and communication can create powerful change in both business and life. Michael shares actionable strategies to empower yourself and others, bust through your own “average,” and achieve the success you deserve. Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - Michael Bernoff’s hockey background and path into personal development 01:17 - The roots of Michael’s passion for self-improvement 04:00 - The discovery of personal development and influence 06:24 - The true meaning of influence and how it shapes your life 09:03 - Words as the key to influence and personal change 09:41 - Practical demonstration: Changing results by changing language 10:17 - The challenges entrepreneurs face in running and growing a business 13:22 - Owning vs. running a business: Stepping into maturity as a leader 14:28 - Human Interaction Technology (HIT) explained and how it empowers teams 16:26 - Teaching people to buy instead of pushing to sell 18:03 - How to ask the right questions for connection and results 20:28 - Using the word "how" to drive action and engagement 23:41 - The concept of average and the message behind "Average Sucks" 25:25 - Progress, high performance, and finding balance 26:29 - Why most high performers are driven by the wrong motivations 30:16 - The trap of making things harder than they need to be 34:52 - Leveraging small percentage gains for huge success 37:08 - Where to find Michael Bernoff and his work 38:31 - The best opportunities for high performers to leverage language and empowerment 40:39 - Empowering vs. motivating or inspiring your team 44:26 - The power of identity, self-talk, and achieving big goals 47:26 - How changing your words can change your world 48:46 - Recap: Key strategies for taking action and living a life you love 49:05 - Direct contact with Michael Bernoff 51:29 - Final challenge: Reach out and ask "How do I do that?" 52:36 - Acknowledgement and closing remarks \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out Michael's website by clicking here. About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!
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Episode Highlight: How To Deal With Feeling Emotional - Ryan Pinnick
Originally aired: April 2020 Episode Number: 15 & 16 Relentless positivity can quietly become a trap. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, CEO of SuperGenius® Ryan Pinnick unpacks the hidden harm in always trying to "stay positive"—especially when life gets messy. Instead, he introduces a deeper, more sustainable approach to emotional resilience, using the vivid metaphor of a swinging wrecking ball to explain how life’s ups and downs affect us. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/ryanpinnick1
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Episode Highlight: The Daily Practice That Transforms Chaos Into Clarity - Dr. John Demartini
Originally aired: November 2020 Episode Number: 58 Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a transformative discipline. In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, renowned human behaviour specialist Dr. John Demartini shares the deep personal philosophy behind his book The Gratitude Effect. He also reveals how true gratitude is not just about feeling thankful when things go well, but about finding meaning and order in life's chaos. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/drjohndemartini1
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Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243
Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with world champion martial artist, entrepreneur, and coach Gordon Burcham to explore his powerful journey from being bullied at school to becoming a champion in sport and in life. We discuss how self-love, resilience, and mindset transformation fueled his personal and business success—even turning the pain of losing his childhood home into the drive to build his dream house and legacy. Hear actionable tips on overcoming internal battles, reframing life’s challenges, and the lifelong importance of personal development and self-belief. Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - Gordon’s early years and bullying 02:09 - Coping with fear, feeling like an outsider 04:52 - Discovering martial arts and the power of persistence 08:37 - The influence of Gordon’s mother and the “get back up” mindset 09:53 - Struggling with self-doubt despite early wins 10:46 - Becoming British Champion and the disbelief that followed 11:52 - Preparing for the world championships and visualisation 13:56 - The turning point: self-belief and becoming World Champion 16:39 - Creating world titles, businesses, and a personal brand 17:22 - Advice to his younger self and importance of self-love 18:25 - External vs internal validation in today’s world 19:56 - Embracing imperfections and authentic self-acceptance 21:25 - Impact of self-belief on Gordon’s future 22:27 - Viewing challenges as gifts and reframing adversity 23:07 - Gordon’s martial arts business growth journey 26:43 - Investing in coaching and the “If you must, you will” mindset 28:57 - The empowering belief: “It’s not that you can’t, it’s that you haven’t learned to yet” 29:35 - Role and importance of coaching and self-coaching 31:35 - Moving from victim to victor mindset 33:20 - Personal development’s place in schools and life 34:38 - Taking responsibility and ending the blame game 35:45 - How internal energy and confidence impact bullying 36:58 - Business success, franchising, and industry leadership 37:49 - Losing his home, rebuilding, and finally building his dream house 39:00 - Tragedy of losing his father and writing “Live Life Happy” 44:42 - The mantra to live life without regret 45:45 - Building his dream home and creating personal rituals 47:45 - Developing routines, discipline, and daily cold showers 49:47 - The power of embracing discomfort and personal challenge 53:14 - Social media, vulnerability, and authenticity 54:16 - Life-changing ayahuasca retreat and lessons in surrender 57:26 - Moving from needing to be needed to giving and serving 1:03:20 - The continuous evolution of personal growth 1:09:01 - Surrender as a power move and living in alignment 1:11:53 - Where to connect with Gordon and upcoming projects 1:13:42 - What Gordon wishes people asked him more 1:15:27 - Closing thoughts and call to action \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out Gordon's website by clicking here. About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let’s embark on this journey together!
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Episode Highlight: How to OWN Your Life - Jean-Pierre De Villiers
Originally aired: April 2020 Episode Number: 12 & 13 Success doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from choosing with intention and going all in. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, high-performance coach Jean-Pierre De Villiers dives into the mindset and habits that create real, lasting transformation—personally, professionally, and spiritually. Listen to the full episode here: Part 1: https://kite.link/jpdevilliers1 Part 2: https://kite.link/jpdevilliers2
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