Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia’s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women—their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they’ve taken, and the sacrifices they’ve made, to achieve their business...
Sun, February 16, 2025
Welcome to another episode of Powerful Stories . I’m Tory Archbold, and today, I’m diving deep into how you can back yourself in business, no matter where you’re at. I’m sharing some powerful insights I’ve learned, especially from my recent time in LA, and how you can apply them to take your business and personal growth to new heights. Plus, I’ll introduce you to 3 frameworks that will help you cultivate self-belief and show up as your true, powerful self. Key Takeaways: Growth Mindset: Your abilities are not fixed. Embrace every challenge as an opportunity to grow . Shift your mindset to one of growth: failure is feedback and an essential part of your evolution. Start by reframing setbacks and viewing them as stepping stones to greater success. Visualization & Affirmations: If you can see it in your mind , you can create it in reality. Visualize your success and use affirmations to support your belief in yourself. The power of positive self-talk is incredible – I’ve seen it work wonders for myself and many others. Practice daily: visualize where you want to go and affirm, "I am worthy of this success." Self-Compassion: As women in business, we often place unnecessary pressure on ourselves. But here’s the thing: you are allowed to make mistakes . Be kind to yourself, especially when things don’t go as planned. We’re all human, and that’s part of the journey. Remember, being compassionate with yourself gives you the strength to bounce back stronger. In this episode, I share an incredible story from Simone Clow , a LinkedIn Top Voice and a powerhouse tech leader . Simone’s journey is a testament to the power of backing yourself . She’s gone from behind the scenes to speaking at global events like SXSW and using her voice to spark conversations about purposeful technology. Simone’s transformation is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and owning your power. If you’re ready to take that next step in your business and elevate your global profile , don’t miss my Business Activation Retreat in LA from May 5-7 . This is where the magic happens. We’ll dive deep into tech and personal branding and create powerful connections with journalists from top news networks and private equity leaders . This is the place to be if you want to align with the right people and amplify your
Sun, February 09, 2025
In this episode, I want to dive into something that has been an absolute game-changer for me: the power of surrounding yourself with the right people . As you know, life has its ups and downs, and lately, I’ve been navigating life as a FIFO wife, juggling my business, my family, and a whole new world here in Riyadh. But what has kept me grounded and moving forward is the community I’ve built along the way. Whether through my Coffee Date Strategy , mentoring clients, or even staying connected with my amazing friends and peers, having the right people around you is important if you want to thrive in business and life. I recorded this episode on my morning walk—because if there’s one thing I’ve learned over these past few weeks, it’s that taking action, staying aligned with my energy, and building meaningful relationships is the key to thriving in any phase of life. And as I’ve been sharing my story and lessons learned with many of you, I’ve received countless messages asking: How do I start my own podcast? How do I connect with the right people? How do I begin building my own community? Well, this episode is for you. I’ll share how I use the tools I’ve developed in my business to stay connected, stay inspired, and create real impact. From starting a podcast with minimal resources to using simple strategies to stay aligned with your purpose—this episode is packed with practical tips to help you tap into your own community and build a network that supports your dreams. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Claiming your power leads to authentic living : When you own your story and live in alignment with your true self, everything else follows. I share how embracing your power allows you to show up authentically in all areas of your life. You don’t need a big team to produce impactful content : I’m recording this episode straight from my iPhone during my walk. That’s how simple it can be to start sharing your voice. You don’t need fancy equipment—just the courage to start. Community is essential for growth : Whether it’s personal or professional, surrounding yourself with the right people will help you elevate. In this episode, I talk about how the right community can inspire, challenge, and support you through every stage of your journey. Navigating new cultures requires understanding and adaptability : Moving to Riyadh as a FIFO wife has taught me so much about embracing new cultures and staying adaptable. I’m sharing my experience of living in a compound, adjusting to a new way of life, and how to learn from every environment you step into. The Coffee Date Framework is a powerful networking tool : Building relationships isn’t just about business—it’s about connecting authentically with the people
S3 E1 · Sun, February 09, 2025
Hey, it’s Tory Archbold, and I’m so excited to be back with you on the Powerful Stories podcast. You’re probably wondering, “Why the silence?” Well, in today’s episode, I’m sharing why I’ve been quiet - and it’s not because I’ve been doing nothing, far from it. I’ve been doing a lot of deep thinking, realigning, and stepping back to focus on what truly matters. And I wanted to share it all with you. I recorded this episode on my morning walk because I promised myself that I’d commit to walking between 10,000 and 20,000 steps a day - and this walk felt like the perfect moment to record and connect with you. I didn’t want to outsource this podcast episode to anyone else. I wanted to upload it myself. I felt that the energy of creating it myself, the rawness of it, was important. It’s a big part of why I stopped outsourcing the production and took control back. In the episode, I dive into why I made that choice and how it’s allowed me to refocus and re-energize. You’ll hear why I paused the podcast and the importance of listening to your intuition when you need to step away from something, even when you’re doing great work. Sometimes, silence is needed to recalibrate—and that’s exactly what I did. And I’ll be honest, there was also a shift in my family dynamics that required my presence and attention. But it wasn’t just about stepping away. It was about getting grounded. Right now, I’m juggling three countries—Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S.—and it’s been a huge learning curve, particularly in balancing it all while staying healthy and focused. I’ve had to be intentional with how I spend my time, and as a result, I’ve had some major breakthroughs that I want to share with you. I also talk about the PowerZone —my incredible community of women who’ve taken my Five-Point Story Framework and completely transformed their businesses and lives. It’s been mind-blowing to watch these women show up, own their stories, and make an impact. I’ll share a little bit about them, what they’ve accomplished, and how they’ve inspired me to keep going, even when it felt hard. And let’s talk about money and value. After spending a significant amount on podcast production, I made the choice to invest that money differently. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’m all about aligning with the right people, the right energy, and saying “no” to what’s not working. As I reflect on my own journey, I’ve learned to trust my intuition in a whole new way—and I share how this trust has shaped my decisions in business and in life. I want you to trust your own gut, too, whether it’s in how you run your business or how you engage with your community. This episode is a personal, raw, and real look at where I’ve been and where I’m headed. It’s about aligning with your values, investing in the right people, and never being afraid to hit pause and recalibrate when you need to. So, here it is—no fluff, just m
Sun, July 14, 2024
Welcome to my collaboration with Fear and Greed - the #1 business podcast in Australia. Ever wondered how a simple routine can transform your professional and personal life? This episode features the extraordinary Tory Archbold, who shares her powerful ritual of three weekly coffee dates that foster connection, energy exchange, and potential partnerships. She explains how meeting with someone from her tribe, a potential partner, and an individual outside her comfort zone has been a game changer. Tory also discusses the importance of starting the day with a positive mindset and a self-care routine that includes a morning walk and a purposeful shower, setting the tone for success and growth. Midway through our six-part series, we celebrate the resilience and strength of women. Tory and I reflect on the power of collective support and the significance of uplifting one another. We encourage our listeners to stay tuned for more compelling stories and lessons in leadership. Remember, by following our podcast and sharing your thoughts on social media, you're helping to spread the message of empowerment and connection. Tag Tory for a special shoutout! Let's continue to build a community where we champion each other's successes and learn from each other's journeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Welcome to my collaboration with fear and greed - the #1 business podcast in Australia In Episode 2 Unlock the secrets to personal and professional growth through the power of personal branding with the inspiring Tory Archbold. You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to own and share your story to build a compelling brand and become an effective leader. Journey with us through Tory's life, from her childhood and early career to her significant achievements and transformative moments, including a life-changing health crisis. Discover how embracing authenticity and vulnerability can help you identify your superpowers and craft a brand that truly represents who you are. Learn how to elevate your visibility and influence by leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, and gain practical tips for creating an impactful profile. We tackle common barriers such as imposter syndrome and fear of judgment, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to unleash a powerful brand. This episode also underscores the importance of women supporting each other in leadership roles. Tory shares stories of incredible female achievements and mutual encouragement, highlighting our collective strength. Join us and be inspired by the amazing stories of female leadership that can propel you to new heights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, July 06, 2024
In this 6 part collab with Fear + Greed, Sean Aylmer interviews Tory. Ever been underestimated? Tory Archbold certainly has. From her early struggles as an average student on Sydney's North Shore to her meteoric rise as a PR and brand communications powerhouse, Tory's story is nothing short of inspiring. At just 24, she founded her own agency, driven by an unrelenting passion for storytelling and a clear vision sparked by her time working with media giants in London. This episode takes you through the highs and lows of that journey, illustrating how Tory’s steadfast belief in her values of passion, integrity, and delivery led to her success. Balancing a high-powered career with personal struggles is no easy feat, and Tory knows this firsthand. She opens up about the challenges of working with iconic brands like Amazon Shopbop, Missguided, Adidas, and Mulberry, all while navigating relationship breakdowns and health issues. These experiences reshaped her priorities and led to the creation of Powerful Steps, her new venture focused on personal and professional transformation. Listen as Tory discusses the vital importance of trusting your instincts, choosing the right people to surround yourself with, and making the bold decision to close her PR agency, Torstar, for a fresh start. Join us for a compelling conversation filled with invaluable insights on balancing ambition with well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, July 01, 2024
In this Powerful Stories episode, we have chosen to share an interview with Nicola Dale and Di Edwards, who interviewed Tory on their podcast Over the Back Fence to discuss how she embarked on a journey of empowerment and self-belief. Our community wants more of these interviews where dynamic women ask Tory about her 'story' and how she used this to empower women around the world. We trust this inspires you on your own powerful journey, as rock bottom is the best place to start at any stage of your life. Key Takeaways: - Tory's "coffee date" strategy for networking and building her first business - Embracing rejection as a catalyst for growth and self-discovery - The transformative power of living in alignment with one's values - Recognizing pivotal moments for personal and professional reinvention - Empowering women to step into their power and achieve their full potential through Powerful Steps Memorable Quote: "In the moments when we are clear on our vision, passion, and purpose - anchored in our values - that's when incredible opportunities and doors will open up for us." Favorite Moment: A life-changing realization inspired by Drew Barrymore's talk about reinventing her career led to the creation of Powerful Steps. Tune in to this insightful and inspiring conversation with Nicole, Di, and Tory Archbold, and join the journey of empowerment and self-belief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, June 29, 2024
In this Powerful Stories episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with pioneering businesswoman and skin care expert D'Andra Simmons in Dallas, Texas. You may know her from the hit Bravo series, The Real Housewives of Dallas. With over 25 years of experience in the nutritional and beauty industry, D'Andra is the founder and CEO of the renowned skincare line Hard Night Good Morning and the CEO and owner of Ultimate Living International Inc. D'Andra shares her perspective on navigating the business world, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and success. As a public figure and actress who has starred in TV shows, films, and theater productions, she provides candid reflections on being in the public eye and managing both personal and professional expectations. D'Andra discusses the importance of intuition in decision-making and how trusting her instincts has been pivotal in her journey. Her experience and wisdom will empower you to take your own powerful steps to create impact in the business you represnet or may be building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, June 22, 2024
Alice Clark, the founder of OOMF Recruitment, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the power of building relationships in business. She discusses the importance of delivering value, curiosity, and building trust with clients and candidates. Alice also talks about her experience in bodybuilding and how it has helped her become a better leader. She advises female entrepreneurs to believe in themselves, be patient, and set goals. Alice shares her upcoming projects, including hosting events and preparing for a bodybuilding competition. Alice has been on a powerful journey with Tory and the Powerful Steps Community through the Business Attraction Program, Executive Mastermind, and VIP Power Zone. Key Takeaways: Building relationships is fundamental in business and requires curiosity and genuine interest in others. Delivering value and authenticity are crucial to building trust with clients and candidates. Believing in oneself, setting goals, and being patient are essential for the success of female entrepreneurs. Bodybuilding can provide discipline, focus, and personal growth to impact leadership skills positively. Setting goals and investing in personal growth can lead to business success and happiness. You can connect with Alice Clark: www.oomf-recruit.com You can connect with Tory Archbold : www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 16, 2024
Jeanniey Walden went from an elementary school teacher in the early 90s to a Digital Marketing pioneer in the early 2000s to Global Marketing and Growth Leader for Fortune 1000 companies. Now she is the founder and CEO of Liftoff Enterprises, a leading workplace expert, and host of the nationally syndicated TV show “Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden” and podcast “Liftoff Journeys.” In this episode, Tory and Jeanniey talk about the importance of authenticity and relatability in marketing. Jeanniey discusses her experience in transforming brands and the role of customer relationships in driving success. Emphasizing the need for data-driven marketing strategies and the importance of measuring success based on brand strength and bottom-line results. She also highlights the significance of building a personal brand and shares insights from her TV show, Lift Off with Jeannie. Key Takeaways Authenticity and relatability are key in marketing to build strong customer relationships. Data-driven marketing strategies are essential for measuring success and driving results. Building a personal brand requires being authentic and sharing both professional and personal aspects of your life. Transforming a brand involves understanding the customer and finding ways to differentiate and resonate with them. Measuring success should consider both brand strength and bottom-line results. Sharing wisdom and inspiring others can have a profound impact on their lives and careers. Contact with Jeanniey: www.jeannieywalden.com Connect with Tory: www.powerful-steps.com Find out more about the Business Attraction Program: www.powerful-steps.com/business-attraction-program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 09, 2024
Gina Anstee, is the retail director for Aje Athletic and has a reputation for building and leading iconic luxury brands to unprecedented growth. In this episode, Tory and Gina, highlight insights on retail leadership and customer experience. Gina fell into sales after starting her career in marketing and communications, and discovered the importance of building relationships with customers. Gina emphasizes the need for authenticity and genuine connections in retail, as well as empowering and celebrating her team. She discusses the use of data and analytics to drive growth and improve the customer experience, and the implementation of click and collect and same-day delivery. Key Takeaways Building relationships and making genuine connections with customers is crucial in retail. Empowering and celebrating the team leads to better customer experiences and retention of talent. Data and analytics can be leveraged to drive growth and improve the customer experience. Click and collect and same-day delivery are important services in the retail industry. Global trends can be used to improve local retail experiences. Women in their 50s bring valuable wisdom and resilience to leadership roles. Personal growth and stepping into one's power are important for career advancement. Contact with Gina: www.linkedin.com/in/gina-anstee-58b5194a Connect with Tory: www.powerful-steps.com Find out more about the Business Attraction Program: www.powerful-steps.com/business-attraction-program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 02, 2024
Hilary Decesare is an award-winning business expert, 3x International author, and pioneer of female powerhouses in Silicon Valley. As a sought-after speaker, founder of The Relaunch Co., and one of the first women to contribute to almost a quarter of a billion in sales for tech giant, Oracle and others, Hilary brings a fresh energy to industry leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tory and Hilary discuss their partnership in creating Her World International, a platform and series of events for female entrepreneurs. Key Takeaways The importance of heart-led leadership in entrepreneurship The need for a supportive community in midlife entrepreneurship The three-year runway for growth and collaboration offered by Her World International Contact with Hilary: www.therelaunchco.com Connect with Tory: www.powerful-steps.com Find out more about Her World International: www.herworldinternational.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Catherine Fitzpatrick is the Founder and Director of Flequity Ventures, an independent consultancy that helps businesses improve outcomes for their customers experiencing vulnerability, delivering social impact at scale. With more than two decades of experience in diverse roles across ASX-listed companies, the not-for-profit sector, government, and journalism, Catherine has helped to transform bank responses to domestic and financial abuse. As an author, adviser, and advocate, she inspires fresh thinking to stop financial and essential services from being used as weapons of coercive control. Catherine believes products can be redesigned to disrupt financial abuse and to address gender bias and inequality - helping to close the economic gap for women. In this episode, Tory and Catherine Fitzpatrick discuss the topic of financial abuse, which is often overlooked or misunderstood, and share personal insights. They explore what financial abuse is, the warning signs, and the impact it has on victims. Catherine shares her personal motivation for advocating for systematic change and disrupting financial abuse. They also discuss the role of banks and institutions in supporting victims and preventing financial abuse. Key takeaways Financial abuse is a form of domestic and family violence where one person controls another through their access to money. Warning signs of financial abuse include limited access to money, being given an allowance, or having to perform certain tasks to receive money. It can be difficult for victims to recognize financial abuse, but friends, family, and colleagues may notice changes in behavior or financial patterns. Seeking help is crucial for victims of financial abuse, and there are organizations like 1800RESPECT that provide support and guidance. Banks and institutions can help prevent financial abuse by offering safe products and services and providing support to victims. It can take multiple attempts for victims to leave abusive relationships, and support from friends, family, and professionals is essential. Raising awareness and taking action can contribute to ending financial abuse and supporting victims in their journey to safety and empowerment. Connect with Catherine: www.flequity.au Connect with Tory: powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, May 13, 2024
Sarah Beale is one of Australia’s most respected real estate leaders who chooses to lead with integrity and heart. We met when she joined our Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program and I have had great pleasure in watching her step up and into her power after a sudden family loss which empowered her to take bold moves to discover her true life purpose. She co-founded Mouve 12 months ago and has led the way in which female real estate agents are seen and heard. In this podcast episode she shares how her grief created her purpose to build a company culture that works in terms of credibility and growth. Key Takeaways: Grief can cause a loss of identity, but it's important to save yourself and be a leader for your children. Giving back to the community can be a healing experience and a way to find purpose and power. Surround yourself with people who know more than you and share your values. Stay focused on your vision and don't get distracted by outside noise. Building a strong culture anchored in values is key to creating a successful business. Take care of your physical and mental health, as they are essential for running a business. Raising your vibration and lifting others up can create a ripple effect of positive impact. Trust your inner voice and be willing to walk away from opportunities that don't align with your values. Seek a tribe of like-minded individuals who can support and elevate you on your entrepreneurial journey. Expansion and growth require taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. You can connect with Sarah Beale: https://mouve.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, May 05, 2024
Kristina Karlsson, Founder of Kikki K shares her journey of starting and losing her first business and starting again with her new business, Dream Life with Powerful Stories host Tory Archbold. She emphasizes the importance of passion, clear vision, and perseverance in entrepreneurship and discusses the process of rebranding herself and reshaping her personal brand. Kristina's next powerful step is to give 104 talks this year, sharing her keynote on starting again with a smile. Takeaways: Passion is key in starting and sustaining a business. Having a clear vision and purpose helps navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Don't say no, say how - find solutions instead of dwelling on obstacles. Daily rituals, such as meditation and journaling, can anchor and align oneself. Gratitude and enjoying the journey are essential for a fulfilling life. Setting big dreams and being kind to oneself when not reaching them can lead to great achievements. Building a community and sharing knowledge are important aspects of personal branding. Taking time for oneself and focusing on personal values can attract the right opportunities. Reshaping and rebranding oneself requires authenticity and a focus on one's skillset. Daily wins and planning for future wins can create a sense of accomplishment and progress. Tory and Kristina will host an event together on the Power of Gratitude Wednesday 28 August 2024 in Sydney. You can secure your ticket here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 21, 2024
In this Powerful Stories episode, Jennifer Racioppi, a certified Duke Integrative Medicine Health Coach, positive psychology coach, and astrologer, shares her personal journey of finding power and purpose. She discusses how astrology can help individuals tap into their power and define their path. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between health and power, and how cosmic health can play a role in finding one's voice. The conversation covers the benefits of astrology in finding one's purpose, including the role of the planets, the significance of the zodiac signs, and the importance of facing truth and taking powerful steps to step into one's purpose. Jennifer also provides insights into the astrological trends for 2024 and highlights the significance of trusting the journey and taking powerful steps toward finding one's purpose and happiness. Takeaways: Use astrology to tap into power and define one's path Understand the connection between health and power Embrace cosmic health to find one's voice Face the truth and take powerful steps to step into one's purpose Trust the journey and take powerful steps towards finding purpose and happiness Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey 03:00 Using Astrology to Find Power and Purpose 09:07 Tapping into Health to Find Power 12:52 Facing Truth and Stepping into Power 15:04 The Power of Cosmic Health 21:00 Finding Purpose and Happiness 25:54 Astrological Insights for 2024 33:03 Trusting the Journey and Taking Powerful Steps You can follow Jennifer via Instagram here. For more information on how to take #powerfulsteps with Tory click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 14, 2024
In this Powerful Stories episode, Tory asks Media Specialist Nicole Webb about the process of promoting a book as an author. They share their insights on switching careers, getting published, and the challenges of book promotion. They emphasize the importance of storytelling, building an audience, and crafting a compelling media release. The conversation covers valuable tips for authors, including utilizing social media platforms and engaging with media to promote their books. The episode also explores the value of hosting bookstore events and collaborating with local bookshops. Takeaways Start social media platforms early to build an audience and share your book Know the purpose of writing the book and what you want to achieve Craft a compelling media release to attract the attention of journalists and podcasters Engage with media, host bookstore events, and utilize social media to promote your book Finish writing the book and take powerful steps toward your goals Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 01:12Promoting Yourself as an Author 03:05Switching Careers and Getting Published 07:28The Power of Storytelling and Building an Audience 08:16Building an Influencer Campaign and Distribution 09:00The Challenges of Book Promotion 11:04Crafting a Compelling Media Release 13:06Engaging with Media and Bookstore Events 16:14Utilizing Social Media and Local Bookshops 17:43Three Pieces of Advice for Authors 20:54Writing Another Book and Taking Powerful Steps You can purchase Tory's book Self Belief is Your Superpower here. Contact Nicole Webb Media Specialist for Authors via LInkedin here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 07, 2024
I am so excited to be with you here today because we're going to be talking about the five habits that can improve your well-being. Now we all know as we get to the halfway mark of the year we can start to feel a little bit like a crispy fried chicken meaning we're burnt out, we're stressed, we're overwhelmed, some of us suffer from anxiety and we really need to align our energies for the win. This solo Powerful Stories podcast episode will inspire you to invest in your wellbeing so that you're able to have a really strong second half of the year and finish on a high. Most importantly it will empower you to take steps to reset your daily routine so that you wake up with a happy heart which we know is a magnet for miracles - I write about this in my new book Self-Belief is Your Superpower. I truly believe that if you have a strategy in place that really sets you up for success anything in this lifetime is possible. You can find out more about Tory Archbold and tap into the power of her programs and book www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, March 24, 2024
Are you at a crossroad in life and seeking answers to how you can level up? Find your purpose and step into your power professionally and personally? In this episode Tory Archbold, Founder of Powerful Steps and host of Powerful Stories shares the powerful tips she shares when giving corporate keynotes to leadership teams who are seeking to grow their business and network. Tory shares the powerful steps you can take with your team to achieve personal and professional growth. How to look at your environment and how does it reflect what you wish to attract? How are you visible in a virtual world? How are you connecting with others? What impression do you leave? Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 18, 2024
In this solo episode, Tory discusses how to stand in your power and live a life by design. She shares her own journey of finding her truth and the importance of living with passion, intention, and purpose. Tory introduces the Five Point Story framework, which helps individuals claim their power by owning their story. She explains each chapter of the framework, including who you were, what you wanted to be when you grew up, the pinnacle of your career, a game-changing moment, and who you want to become. Tory encourages listeners to use the framework to understand the power of their own story and make a difference in the lives of others. Takeaways: Standing in your power involves finding your truth and living a life aligned with your values, intent, and purpose. Owning your story and understanding the power of who you are is essential to claiming your power. The Five Point Story framework helps individuals map out their story and identify key chapters, including who they were, what they wanted to be, the pinnacle of their career, a game-changing moment, and who they want to become. By embracing their story and sharing it authentically, individuals can make a difference in the lives of others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Standing in Your Power 01:28 Finding Your Truth and Living a Life by Design 03:49 The Five Point Story Framework 05:12 Chapter 1: Who Were You? 06:06 Chapter 2: What Did You Want to Be When You Grow Up? 07:02 Chapter 3: Pinnacle of Your Career 10:47 Chapter 4: Game Changing Moment 13:32 Chapter 5: Who Do You Want to Become? 15:23 Conclusion: Claiming Your Power through Your Story Link to download the FREE 5 point story framework via www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, March 10, 2024
Pauline Nguyen’s story is that of survival first. Escaping war-torn Vietnam as a toddler, Pauline eventually made it to Australian shores after a year in a Thai refugee camp. Having jumped from the frying pan, Pauline was thrust into the fire – going on to suffer tremendous physical and emotional abuse until she was a young woman. It’s this staggering adversity – rising from the ashes of trauma to become a leading entrepreneur, an award-winning author and an international key note speaker. Described by Huffington Post as, “The most grounded spiritual entrepreneur on the planet”, recognised as an original ‘Rare Bird’ – Australia’s top 50 Influential Female Entrepreneurs and included in Blackwell and Hobday’s global recognition of ‘200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World’, Pauline is nothing short of extraordinary and in today's Powerful Stories podcast host Tory Archbold asks Pauline to share how her WHY created her PURPOSE and how you can activate these insights into your own powerful life journey too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, March 03, 2024
Want to know some fast facts about ADHD and why it should never hold you back? Brooke Schnittman has coached thousands of adults and children around the world to translate their diagnosis into their superpower. Here are the real facts about ADHD that are worth knowing: ADHD Looks Different in Everyone Having ADHD Doesn't Mean You Can't Focus ADHD is Not Just a Childhood Condition Medication is Not Always the Answer Not Everyone with ADHD is Hyperactive In this Powerful Stories episode Brooke shares facts, insights and frameworks that will empower you as a leader of your own destiny. You can learn more about Brooke and her online programs here. Follow her on instagram @coachingwithbrooke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, February 25, 2024
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Sun, February 18, 2024
There is no better feeling than sitting in a sacred space with a life coach who empowers you to live life anchored to your truth, intent and purpose. Sujay shares his wisdom with many global entrepreneurs at Kamalaya Koh Samui, an award winning wellness retreat which helped me face my truth many years ago to step into my power by moving out of my own way to win full custody of my daughter, shut a successful PR business and create Powerful Steps, a business built on human connection empowering others to claim their power and purpose too. Sujay shared how we can process our old journey by overcoming fear to sustain our transformation through finding anchors, embracing imperfections to experience the power of now. Sujay emphasizes the importance of recognizing and facing fears, embracing imperfections, and being present in the moment to find happiness and growth. Key Takeaways on this Powerful Stories Podcast chat: Recognize and process the old journey to overcome fear and reach your highest potential. Embrace imperfections and let go of the need for perfection to find contentment and alignment. Sustain transformation by journaling, staying connected with supportive individuals, and allocating quality time for self-reflection. Find anchors and connect with yourself to navigate through life's challenges and experience personal growth. Topics/Chapters Discussed 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:16 Processing the Old Journey and Overcoming Fear 04:46 Facing Fear and Stepping into Potential 09:14 Sustaining Transformation and Applying Learnings 13:27 Finding Anchors and Connecting with Oneself 18:20 Embracing Imperfections and Letting Go of Perfection 24:18 Converting into a New Version of Yourself 29:04 Experiencing the Power of Now and Embracing Happiness 30:55 The Best Advice: Be Quiet and Experience Life 31:21 Closing Remarks and Gratitude See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, February 13, 2024
We are kicking off the new season of the Powerful Stories podcast by sharing a raw and real interview with Tory in the hot seat with award-winning journalist, author and presenter Melissa Doyle. Tory interviewed Melissa on the podcast and asked how she stepped into her personal power and Melissa then asked Tory if she would like to switch seats and asked the same…. Melissa deep dives on Tory's journey of overcoming challenges and finding success in business and life. Together they emphasise the importance of self-belief, taking risks, and staying true to oneself. Melissa asks about her experiences as a single mother and the lessons she learned about asking for help and prioritising self-care. She highlights the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth. Tory shares why she wrote her book, "Self-Belief is Your Superpower," and her mission to empower women to step into their power and create meaningful lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, December 18, 2023
Kamalaya Koh Samui has been a big part of my life for almost a decade and is one of the most awarded wellness retreats in the world. It was recommended to me when I was suffering from severe burnout and was struggling to step into the next level of my life journey. Since then I have consistently committed to their Asian Bliss Program and received in return a life of alignment because I chose to step into my personal power and make sweeping changes in my life. To say I am grateful is an understatement. I said good bye to two decades as an agency owner and birthed Powerful Steps in 2019 to pay forward key life learnings to empower women in leadership with proven frameworks to break through the barriers they faced and have never looked back. The results have been extraordinary and in this episode I speak with Co-Founder and Chief Wellness Officer Karina Stewart about her own personal journey and commitment to transformation through the power of being aware and present. Karina shares how happiness is the key to longevity, how to protect your aura and energy to make a true difference to the lives of others and how she built a global business with her husband John Stewart through the gift of love and wisdom. You can learn more about the magic of Kamalaya via their website www.kamalaya.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, November 26, 2023
Marianne Williamson is one of the greatest spiritual leaders in modern history and a woman who is not afraid to own her power to shine a light for others. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers and is Oprah’s much loved ‘spiritual advisor and friend’. Her most famously quoted words are from the best-selling book A Return to Love . “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.” It was through the power of connection and synchronicity that I was introduced to Marianne, and we spoke about transformation being something we all want yet sometimes cannot reach. I believe a happy heart is a magnet for miracles and we explored this concept together and each agreed happiness comes from being aligned with love and purpose. Topics explored where Marianne shared her wisdom: What she learnt in her 40s, 50s, 60s and now 70s. How do you keep your heart open so that miracles find you? How can life lessons empower us to propel forward? How do we find freedom in our heart, remove the energy blocks or suffering we feel to rise up and shine a light for others? Marianne shares her thoughts on legacy and the one powerful message she wishes to give to the world. Marianne Williamson has created a powerful voice for women to stand up, show up, but most importantly to understand the power that they have within themselves to make a difference. I am truly honoured to share her wisdom and life lessons with you today. You can join Marianne in her online course Ageing Miraculously September 9 – 10 2022 via www.marianne.com . Stay tuned for future coaching courses on this link too! Much love, TORY xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, November 19, 2023
Michelle Kennedy believes in the power of connection + community and we met when she engaged my agency TORSTAR to launch the Peanut App into Australia in 2018. It was known as the “Tinder for moms” a GPS-enabled app that matched mums based on location and common interests. I was drawn to her incredible energy and ambition to create a powerful community women could tap into to empower them 24/7. Fast track and the business she created was recently named TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 and has over 2 million women around the world connecting and leaning into each other to navigate whatever life throws their way. It's a source of credible information and Michelle is often in the chats connecting and empowering others. We talk about: 1) How she decided to take a leap of faith when she worked at Bumble and back herself with an idea that would change the way women connect throughout the journey of motherhood 2) How she attracts investment to grow her business and deliver global impact 3) Building a business is like giving birth and the first stages of life - how does balance business and family 4) What motivates and inspires her 5) The power of the stories of women who have met on Peanut that made her realise she could extended the community engagement beyond parenthood - she recently tapped into the peri-menopause conversation 5) Her next powerful step I highly recommend you download the Peanut app and join the power of her community - you might even have the opportunity to connect with Michelle direct! To listen to more of these powerful stories with game-changing moments you can follow Tory on Instagram @powerfulsteps or go to www.powerful-steps.com to join one of her powerful programs for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, November 12, 2023
Rebecca Campbell is a transformational writer, speaker and podcaster supporting people to connect with the wisdom within and this Powerful Stories podcast chat will inspire you to believe in the possibilities this lifetime can gift you when you are willing to connect from within. As a mystic, Rebecca's mission is to weave the sacred back into everyday life. Her 'Three Steps to Living a Soul-Led Life' and books have transformed hundreds of thousands of people's lives all around the world and today she is sharing her wisdom with our audience. Much love, Tory xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, November 05, 2023
As the founder and CEO of Roccoco Botanicals Jacine Greenwood is a globally acknowledged cosmetic chemist, known affectionately in the industry as “the fairy-godmother of skin” who is inspired to create beauty products that nurture the skin’s natural resilience by supporting the skin’s barrier, using botanicals which have proven benefits. Many times in her life she was told what she wanted to create was impossible. She knew what she needed to propel forward in life was possible and is now a multi-award wining entrepreneur who built a global empire as a personal response to her own skin frustrations and those of her children. Collectively they struggled with acne, eczema and dermatitis and a revolving door of expert who couldn’t provide them with the right products and treatments. The inability for others to find a solution to her problem gave her the power to find the solution herself. An inspiring insight into en entrepreneur who is not afraid to step outside of her comfort zone to find her power zone. Jacine is a member of the Powerful Steps community and if you are looking for self development insights to start or build your own business this podcast will give you insights that will inspire and empower your entrepreneurial journey. Much love, TORY xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, October 29, 2023
As co-founder and award-winning CEO of creative technology company Zebrar, Simone Clow has been on a mission since 2017 to push the boundaries of what’s possible. After a long career in advertising and visual effects in London and New York (Saturday Night Live, HBO), I was managing a Sydney VFX studio, working on VFX shots for feature film Hacksaw Ridge. The job and team she had built were fantastic but felt her use-by date as a woman in the production industry was closing in. Determined to control her own exit she left her job for a year producing experiential content for motor shows around the world and found her purpose and a great second act in unexpected circumstances. A virtual reality team she worked with convinced her to don a VR headset in 2016 which she thought was for young gamers and it transformed her thinking and created a new business. Simone is a friend and a member of our Powerful Steps Community. She is a powerhouse connector and is not afraid to back herself in business and life. This is an episode which will excite and empower you. Much love, TORY xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, October 22, 2023
Are you at a crossroad in life and seeking answers to how you can level up? Find your purpose and step into your power professionally and personally? In this episode Tory Archbold, Founder of Powerful Steps and host of Powerful Stories shares the powerful tips she shares when giving corporate keynotes to leadership teams who are seeking to grow their business and network. Tory shares the powerful steps you can take with your team to achieve personal and professional growth. How to look at your environment and how does it reflect what you wish to attract? How are you visible in a virtual world? How are you connecting with others? What impression do you leave? Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, October 15, 2023
Jenn Drummond is a friend of mine from the USA and she is a mover and shaker. The number 7 always shows up in her life at the right time. She has 7 children and has climber 7 summits. I was born on the 7th and resonate so much with the power of her story and the inner knowing that when you give to yourself you have the ability to give in an even greater capacity to others. A car accident in 2018 left her awestruck and emboldened. Rescue workers couldn’t imagine any scenario where she came out of it alive…but she did. That’s when she realised you don’t get to choose when you leave this life but you sure can choose how you live it. Strengthened by this awareness, she set out to live in a more authentic and adventurous way. Inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son raised the stakes by suggesting Mount Everest. Not one to back down from a challenge, she accepted the pursuit. During her training, her coach upped the ante and proposed that she go for a Guinness World Record and become the first woman to climb the 7 second summits. The pursuit matched her desire to live a life of significance, not just success. Jenn is a world record holder who elevates others to master their own summit in life as an international speaker, an author, and Host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sat, October 07, 2023
If you are looking to feel motivated about your financial future, today's Powerful Stories episode with Robyn Saranah, National General Manager of Commonwealth Private will inspire you. Robyn is passionate about leading people to achieve their greatest potential and driving client-focused innovation. She is an incredible fan of Powerful Steps and for the past few years we have spoken a lot about financial literacy and female empowerment. What empowers a woman to be independent to climb the corporate ladder, but most importantly understand who she is from the inside out which involves knowing what's in her bank account, how she's going to spend that money, but most importantly, how she's going to save for a future that creates happiness and she can thrive in. Topics discussed: Why financial empowerment is important. Experiences and insights on how women can feel financially empowered. Key life moments where women need the most financial support Robyn's next powerful step - it may surprise you! You can connect via Linkedin with Robyn Saranah here. Tory Archbold is inspired to build your global connections through the power of her Powerful Steps community. Join the community here to learn more abouit her signature Business Attraction Program, retreats and events that will transform your business and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Ranked by Inc Magazine as "One of the Top 27 Women Entrepreneurs To Change The World" and one of the "Top 40 Millennials To Follow" I was introduced to today’s podcast guest Jules Schroeder through a friend. We committed to a podcast swap as both believe in a mutual exchange of energy by paying forward our life experiences to empower others - ironically we had a shared theme when we spoke, a near death experience which propelled us forward into a life of service to others. Jules founded Unconventional Life, a global community of spiritual seekers supported by a top ranking podcast that has reached millions of people in over 75 different countries and in this powerful conversation we talk about the power of trusting your intuition to find your purpose and ultimate power. You can connect with Jules via her instagram here Also tap into Tory’s intuitive side in her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, September 24, 2023
I met Rebecca Christianson when she signed up for our Business Attraction Program and we bonded over a mutual love of empowering others to navigate their way through challenges to thrive as leaders. She is a driven and inspiring Executive Coach because she understands that life at the top in business is a double-edged sword – there are both opportunities and also obstacles as has experienced these highs and the lows herself as a previous Executive and senior leader. She considers herself an ‘old Millennial’ having been promoted to senior roles at a young age. She has worked, and consulted, across numerous sectors including finance, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), engineering, utilities, government, not-for-profit, higher education, rail and industrial gas. Now the Founder and Director of Thriving People Consulting, Rebecca is sharing her lived experience to help others. She applies her Psychology background to help leaders and organisations be more agile and shift their mindsets to flourish through uncertainty. Topics discussed: 1) What is a thrive strategist and why do we need one? 2) What challenge did you face in life that made you realise that to thrive you had to change the way you viewed the world? 3) What is the #1 fear holding leaders back and how can they overcome it? 4) What are 3 personal ways we can change and build forward momentum right now? Connect with Rebecca: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-christianson/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccachristianson/ Website link - https://www.thrivingpeopleconsulting.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, September 17, 2023
Are you thriving in optimum health? Or, like so many women, are you relying on coffee to get you out of bed in the morning? I always say, your health is your wealth. If you want to make an impact and build something powerful, you need to prioritise your body. I’m chatting today with my gorgeous friend, Sarah Di Lorenzo, who is passionate about helping people reach their health goals. She has created a powerful tool kit for people to step into their optimum health, build a healthy relationship with food, and be empowered - on and off the scales. In this episode, Sarah and I talk about the common challenges people face when it comes to weight loss and she shares some of her incredible insights, tips and advice for how to bring your body back into balance. Community is such a huge part of this. We all need support! We also talk about perimenopause, what it is, how to recognise the signs and how a healthy diet can help you avoid the symptoms. Sarah shares so passionately about how she stays grounded while doing all that she does, we talk about the power of a positive mindset, learning from mistakes and embracing challenges to be all we can be. I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you will too. Make sure you get a copy of her #1 best selling book, The 10:10 Diet ! Sarah says it really is possible to lose 10kg in 10 weeks AND keep it off. Where to Find Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_di_lorenzo/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821790794670197 Book: The 10:10 Diet Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, September 10, 2023
It’s tough times for many women in our community right now - rising interest rates, inflation and juggling the cost of life. We spoke with savvy financial advisor Canna Campbell from SugarMammaTV who gave insights on how to build financial independence. There are many benefits of financial independence, including increased control over your own life and time, greater peace of mind, and more flexibility in pursuing your goals and dreams. One of the most important benefits of financial independence is that it gives you greater control over your own life. You can connect by her Book Mindful Money here Also tap into Tory’s business insights to build your own brand and business to attract financial success in her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, September 03, 2023
Today’s Powerful Stories podcast guest is the one, and only, Helen Jacobs. Helen is an acclaimed psychic, a channel, a guide, and an author. Her boundless energy coupled with her profound insight into the unseen patterns and rhythms of life make her a true guide in the field. Helen's work is all about guiding others to discover their inner light and find the clarity that exists beyond the noise of the everyday world. She wrote a book which I love called “You Already Know’ which made perfect sense as I have also trusted the secret whispers of life to guide me along the highway of life. I wanted to share her sacred wisdom with you in this episode today and we discuss: 1 What is intuition and why should we trust it? 2) Everyone believes in "something” and is drawn to lean into the power of that ‘being' to elevate. Helen explains this belief system and how to tap into the power of what lies within us. 3) Helen explains why we are born to lean into the power of what is in front of us and why we are unique for a reason. 4) What was Helen’s soul lesson and how did it challenge her to step up into the woman she is today? 5) How can we tap into the magic of women like Helen to map out our future, to navigate what we may not be able to see? You can connect with Helen via her website here Also tap into Tory’s intuitive side in her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, August 27, 2023
Trust yourself to claim your power is the theme of today's Powerful Stories podcast chat with the #1 New York City Real Estate Broker and Star of Selling the Hamptons Bianca D'Alessio who manages a $10 billion real estate portfolio for Nest Seekers International . The energy and the impact Bianca creates is unstoppable. We spoke about what got her to the top of her game. The greatest challenge of her life and how she navigated tough times with the media, her friends and community by owning the power of her story. Trust is everything when you are building a business that delivers great impact and for that to happen you need to trust yourself. Know who you are and what you stand for. Honestly? This is one of my favourite podcast episodes as I love that it ended with a mutual exchange of energy. Bianca simply asked - how can I help YOU? She then ordered a copy of my book Self Belief is Your Superpower and shared it with her network - forever grateful. My favourite Bianca quote? "I am never going to let anyone talk me out of my strengths". Much love, TORY xox #realestate #passionandpurpose #empoweredwomenempowerwomen Bianca and I met through the power of a connection and community. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, August 20, 2023
As we launch our brand into the US market I have had the opportunity to meet some incredible thought leaders who pay forward their knowledge to others. Lynn Smith changed course at the height of her career as a TV Anchor for some of the most watched newsrooms in the United States. In 2001, she kicked things off as an NBC page before she was hired to be an assistant to NBC executives and later, a producer at Today. All three positions opened doors to unforgettable experiences for the TV personality who took on coveted gigs as an anchor for NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News, where she covered major world events as they unfolded — including the Japan tsunami, natural disasters and “far too many mass shootings.” Our paths crossed as she switched careers to launch TMX Access, a business with a team of former journalists who place media trained and verified experts with the top 200 newsrooms in the country. Topics discussed: * Lynn’s first break into media - how did she get it and how did she feel when she stepped in front of a live camera in studio *The power of a good interview - Lynn has interviewed Dolly Parton, John Legend, Kristen Bell and many more - how do they deliver the X factor in terms of content people want to tune into and share? * For the everyday female leader, how can they prepare to make an impact in the media arena? * Why she stepped away from the limelight to create her own newsroom * The best way to pitch and secure a TV spot on a high ranking network show You can connect with Lynn Smith via linkedin and I highly reccomed her weekly newsletter - it'’s jam packed full of incredible content to build your brand and business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, August 13, 2023
How do you break your own glass ceiling? We have all felt like an imposter at some point in our career. What of we have a million dollar business looking us in the eye but we just could not see it? Today’s Powerful Stories guest is my friend Jamie Hess who is a TV personality and co-creator of the popular Instagram account, @NYCfitfam with her husband George. She is an ex-PR who was at the top of her game in NYC who built relationships with others based on storytelling and authenticity. She was burnt out and had a secret that she did not share with others and at a crossroad in her life decided to make a change in her life and embraced the wellness industry to get ‘well again’. Jamie contributes on-air wellness advice and lifestyle tips to hundreds of shows including, Dr. Oz, TODAY, Good Morning America, and more. She is the face of zuda activewear on QVC , and co-host of Off the Gram podcast which we recently appeared on and the creator of a breakthrough weight loss program called the Big Ask coaching hundreds of women each year towards achieving their goals. We talk about: How to forge your own path by removing obstacles to create your dream life (from corporate to entrepreneur) What Jamie learnt from partnering with the world's biggest stars and brands. What Jamie learnt about yourself when she stepped into her personal power How she reshaped her career to break her own glass ceiling? How she owned her personal demons and why she is in the perfect position to empower others with passion and empathy? Learn more about Jamie and her business here and follow her on instagram here . Please leave a review for the Powerful Stories podcast once you finish this episode - we will be forever grateful for YOU. You can follow Tory on instagram here and learn about her programs on her website . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, August 06, 2023
How do you elevate in life? By tapping into the power of life experiences and in today’s solo episode I am sharing knowledge, insights and experiences to help you overcome challenges, judgment and imposter syndrome to reach your full potential in your personal and professional life. Part of growth is continuously seeking out new ideas and approaches to stay ahead in the ever-changing business landscape. I am asking you to push boundaries, think creatively and challenge the status quo to elevate not only your own life but the lives of those who work with and for you. I encourage you to set up your day and elevate through practicing self-care to prioritise mental, emotional, and physical health and leave you with this mantra I share with others in our programs ‘a happy heart is a magnet for miracles’. Much love, Tory xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 26, 2023
Tori Packer is a Year 1 teacher turned social media expert. Two and a half years ago, in the midst of COVID lockdown, her regional town of Armidale, NSW, was turned upside down. With local business barely surviving the drought, followed by bushfires, followed by lockdown, Tori decided to do what she does best - rally! Her deep desire to bring people together, grow with each other, and help people see their true sparkle, has lead to the enormous success of her Instagram community. In today’s episode of the Powerful Stories podcast she shares: 1) How to create and build a powerful brand on Instagram. 2) How these three powerful words describe her business model - intuition, intention, purpose. Tori shares WHY our values matter when building a customer journey.3) How to tell when momentum is building for your business and tips to further build community engagement. 4) How to beat instagram algorithms and grow authentically. 5) What makes a person stand out from the crowd? If you want to learn how to grow on Social media in a way that feels aligned, using intuition, intention and purpose, Tori is your girl and you can follow her in Instagram @tori.packer Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and in life? You can join Tory’s dynamic community of top female entrepreneurs by signing up to the Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge (it’s free!): https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . You can also connect with Tory Archbold and her offerings, including corporate keynote speaking, business mentoring and the popular Business Attraction Program, here: Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: Powerful Steps by Tory Archbold YouTube: Powerful Steps – YouTube Business Attraction Program: click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, July 23, 2023
Some people are clearly motivated by self-mastery — that motivation to develop and grow and I am one of them As humans none of us are perfect. I beleive that if we can take some powerful steps towards increasing our energy and vibration each and every day so that we feel empowered and ready to embrace opportunity we will release judgement and embrace being present - meaning we can walk towards our highest and greatest potential. To do this you must step outside of your comfort zone. Today I share the 3 powerful steps I take every Monday to set myself up for success - they shift your energy and if you rinse and repeat them you will notice a difference in your life almost immediately. Enjoy with love, TORY xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 19, 2023
How do you attract and work with the world’s top celebrities? Read their energy and lean into the power of what you can create together. Kelly Henderson is a celebrity stylist who works with Grammy award-winning stars and styled the show Nashville. Topics discussed: I often say a stylist, makeup artist and tastemaker can see someone from the inside out. They have a natural instinct and feel for what’s going on in someone's life, and I call it intuition. What Kelly learned from working alongside the world's best. How do you learn to trust and back yourself for the win? Kelly works in an industry where judgment can become a daily grind yet she chooses to use this platform to empower others so that they RISE. We discuss success stories shared that have gone viral The one thing Kelly does to stay connected to others? You can connect with Velvet’s Edge Celebrity Stylist Kelly Henderson via instagram or her website. Kelly and I met through the power of a partnership coffee date. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, July 16, 2023
Hilary DeCesare is an award-winning business expert, Author of the international bestseller: ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart To Ignite Your Life, and founder of The ReLaunch Company and today we talk about the power of manifesting what you want by believing in the power of YOU. We speak about how she attracted Diana Ross into her life with the 3HQ method that will change your thinking and your life. This former Silicon Valley CEO is widely recognized for her work in neuropsychology and is on a mission to empower entrepreneurial women to experience joy and reimagine what is possible both personally and professionally with her innovative framework, the 3HQ™. Hilary's work and insights have been featured on ABC's The Secret Millionaire, as well as NBC, The Huffington Post, Forbes Coaches Council, The Hallmark Channel, Fox, Pix 11, Entrepreneur and Yahoo Finance. She hosts both "The ReLaunch Podcast" and Radio America's "The ReLaunch LIVE" and is a frequent public speaker. You can connect with Hilary and join one of her incredible programs here www.therelaunchco.com Hilary and I met through the power of a partnership coffee date. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, July 12, 2023
Sometimes the best compass to follow is your heart. Actress Rachael Coopes had a serious boyfriend and successful career in Australia when she was awarded a scholarship to study at a renowned clown school in Paris. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, so she upped sticks and fully surrendered herself to the possibilities of Paris. Cue a coveted pied-à-terre with a view of the Eiffel Tower, quaffing champagne at midnight with her glamorous new amies, and learning how to flirt in French. But for all its charm and sensual pleasures, Paris had a hard lesson or two to teach her about life, and love and today’s Powerful STories podcast is about HOW she found her power. You can connect with Rachael Coopes on instagram here Rach and I met through the power of a coffee date. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, July 09, 2023
We all want to achieve our career goals, but being a ‘people pleaser’ won’t help you reach your potential. It can actually de-value your skills, create more stress and leave you feeling unhappy at work. Think about the top entrepreneurs and leaders in the world. Now ask yourself, have any of them achieved greatness by saying ‘yes’ all the time? In order to step into your true power and become a success story, you must first learn to empower others by saying ‘no’ in a meaningful, constructive way. By being a truth seeker and not being afraid of change will allow you to achieve the best possible outcome for the company you represent or the board you may report to. It’s human nature to want acceptance of your workplace peers, however people pleasing is an unhealthy trait. It can place you under enormous amounts of pressure, de-value your skill set and leave you in a position where you no longer have control over the outcome. As Steve Jobs once said ‘focus is about saying no’. To say ‘yes’ and just implement the next steps without questioning the outcome showcases poor leadership and team management skills. In business, you must always speak the truth. It builds trust and integrity with clients and colleagues, leads to referrals and future leadership roles in high-impact global companies. When I started my first business 20 years ago, I quickly learnt that you should never take on clients or projects you don’t believe in. TORSTAR was a communications leader, partnering with global retailers who trust us to deliver exceptional outcomes for their businesses. We were in this position because mastered the art of saying ‘no’. No because we can do better, achieve more and drive category growth by having constructive debates on what is the best possible pathway to success. Those who consistently seek validation and acceptance might find themselves stuck in a ‘people-pleasing’ rut. On the contrary, those who use their voice and are able to be assertive will find themselves seeking out greater opportunities and partnering with like-minded people. My top three methods for success in business and life are: When you vibrate on a high level you attract the same vibration in return . The message is clear – you must take powerful steps into who you want to be and the rest will fall into place. It’s the classic law of attraction. You’re only as good as your last job . It’s up to you to show people your ability. Don’t be afraid of hard work and always be a team player. Word of mouth is key for referrals. You want others to sing your praises. Great things never come from comfort zones . Challenges teach us resilience and self-belief so seek out the right opportunities to achieve success in your life. Tory Archbold is an inspirational speaker who mentors entrepreneurs in Australia and the US. She talks about the p
Wed, July 05, 2023
This is a deep dive conversation on a topic that almost cost me my life. In 2013 I had a near death experience and a long road into recovery after contracting sepsis while in recovery from a burst appendix. I didn’t realize how close to death I was until later. Dr Flavia Huygen’s 30-year teaching, research and entrepreneurial career has been focused on molecular microbiology, with a particular focus on human pathogens and I want to share with you just how important this research is to our everyday life simply because it could save your life. She is the Founder, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of Microbio, a new paradigm in pathogen detection and identificatio and a Doctor in Molecular Microbiology. Topics discussed: 1) The role of microbiology and how it can transform your life. 2) Can you rely on Captain Google for advice to save your life? 3) How we can navigate recovery from a near death experience tapping into the power of molecular microbiology expertise? 4) How the world of molecular microbiology has changed pre to post covid 5) :How AI can only improve how we navigate our health when matched with the right research 6) Flavia’s next powerful step You can connect with Flavia and learn how she can help you navigate your life journey here Flavia and I met through the power of a partnership coffee date via NOva Entertainment. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, July 02, 2023
In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we connect with Olympian, mum and founder of ‘Queenhood’, Elka Graham. Elka is a courageous, and confident woman who has a deep-rooted set of values in which she lives her life. The journey to becoming your true self requires a deep sense security in who you are. Elka understood, early on, that there is huge power in embracing the you that you were created to be and grasping this notion allowed her to achieve her dreams of becoming an Olympian. Elka only concerns herself with character, never reputation. She learnt the power in saying ‘No’ and chose to focus her energy on surrounding herself with those who share her values. Prior to the birth of their first child, her midwife said “Before this moment, it was just the two of you. Don’t forget that.” Elka shares how she has kept her love, and friendship, alive with husband Tom. Elka’s gift of encouragement led her to start “Queenhood” where her #strictlyinclusive events aim to ignite a passion and fire for women to be their best selves. And finally, we hear Elka’s three most powerful steps for becoming the first rate you. So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Elka Graham. Links: Elka Graham Queenhood Looking to expand your professional network, step into your true power and potential? Sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge to gain Tory’s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It’s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection Powerful Steps Follow @powerfulsteps on Instagram Powerful Steps on LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 28, 2023
I am so excited to be with you here today because we're going to be talking about the five habits that can improve your well-being. Now we all know as we get to the halfway mark of the year we can start to feel a little bit like a crispy fried chicken meaning we're burnt out, we're stressed, we're overwhelmed, some of us suffer from anxiety and we really need to align our energies for the win. This solo Powerful Stories podcast episode will inspire you to invest in your wellbeing so that you're able to have a really strong second half of the year and finish on a high. Most importantly it will empower you to take steps to reset your daily routine so that you wake up with a happy heart which we know is a magnet for miracles - I write about this in my new book Self-Belief is Your Superpower. I truly believe that if you have a strategy in place that really sets you up for success anything in this lifetime is possible. You can find out more about Tory Archbold and tap into the power of her programs and book www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 25, 2023
I am a BIG fan of women in business who create and deliver impact in the wellness category simply because our health is our wealth. What we place into our bodies and on our skin truly does make a difference to our life force. In 2001, Vanessa Megan Gray Lyndon, founder and formulator of Vanessa Megan™, was inspired by a comment from her best friend that ‘you should never put anything on your skin you wouldn’t eat.’ This simple concept motivated extensive research into biochemistry and led Vanessa to the discovery of the multitude of synthetic materials found in the products we use on our bodies every day. Studying the power of natural extracts and oils, she began creating skincare and perfume from natural, wild harvested and bio-available ingredients transforming an idea into a multi-award winning brand. One of my favourite quotes from Vanessa in this interview is “ I always say to myself if there's an opportunity, I don't want to be sitting on my rocking chair at 80 thinking what if, what if I did that? Because I can't blame anyone - you know, just get off your bottom and trust that intuition and do it.’ Topics discussed: 1) What it meant to be a model in her formative years taking risks to win campaigns alongside supermodels including Claudia Schiffer. 2) How to gain self confidence from a young age and transform this into your wisdom wand in your 40s and 50s. 4) How Vanessa transformed her wellness knowledge into a global brand for women by trusting her intuition. 5) What her next powerful step as a global innovator for women will be. Vanessa and I met through the power of a connection and community. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. Follow the power of Vanessa’s story www.vanessamegan.com - I love these natural beauty products, especially the gold and lime caviar coconut membrane sheet masks when I travel for work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 21, 2023
I am so excited to share what I believe is a really powerful chapter in my new book. Self-Belief is Your Superpower, how to unleash your life purpose, own your power, and of course, become a magnet for miracles. It's from chapter 11, and I really feel that this is a powerful lesson for everyone today who wants to know how to cull their tribe. If you don't surround yourself with good people, the ones that light you up from the inside out, how can you propel forward and fulfill your life goals and dreams? You simply can't because you're held back by energy vampires and toxic energy. Stay close to people who want more for you, not more from you. So let's kick it off…. You can purchase Self Belief is Your Superpower here to access $499 of bonus material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 18, 2023
Colonel Kim Campbell is a retired United States Air Force officer and Command Pilot. She was decorated for piloting her A-10 Thunderbolt II back to base in southern Iraq after taking heavy anti-aircraft artillery damage in aerial combat over Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. She served for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader - she is fearless and most importantly she is now showing up to pay forward her knowledge to others. Topics discussed: 1) You lead a life based on passion and purpose and have flown over 1800 hours, 100 of these being in combat missions protecting troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. What led you to become this woman in what is known as a male dominated community? 2) You were challenged by complex situations you found yourself in. How did you navigate these and what knowledge can you pay forward to others to apply in their lives? 3) A success mindset is required in the battle fields because most often than not you face the unknown. Unknown because it’s 50/50, win or lose - you are placing your life on the line for your country and the teams you lead. What created your powerful mindset and how did you use this as a tool / gift to empower others? 4) You're a mum of two young boys and a wife - how did you keep it together for your family while empowering the teams you led. Did you ever break down and think you could not do this? When was it time to walk away? 5) Your next powerful step? You can connect with speaker, author, leader and Fighter Pilot Kim Campbell www.Kim-KC-Campbell.com You can follow Tory on Linkedin and purchase her book Self Belief is Your Superpower here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Do you struggle with confidence in the workplace? Developing and maintaining confidence is an essential skill that can have a significant impact on your career growth and success. Here are my toptips on how to boost your confidence: 1. Identify your strengths: Taken a moment to reflect on your skills and accomplishments. What are you good at? What have you achieved in your career so far? Identifying your strengths can help you feel more confident in your abilities and what you bring to the table. 2. Practice positive self-talk: The way you talk to yourself can have a significant impact on your self-confidence. Start paying attention to your inner dialogue and try to replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. For example, instead of saying "I can't do this," try saying "I am capable of figuring this out." 3. Take calculated risks: Stepping outside of your comfort zone can be scary, but it can also help you build confidence. Look for opportunities to take on new challenges or responsibilities that push you just outside of your comfort zone. Set achievable goals and celebrate your progress along the way. Remember, building confidence takes time and effort, so you may want to consider joining the power of our community www.powerful-steps.com and signing up to our signature Business Attraction Program . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 11, 2023
When her husband Ben Walker—founder of outdoor media company Shopper—passed away in his sleep at age 47, leaving her as a single mother of two young sons, Lisa Walker realised the best way to survive her grief was to create a new future. She decided to turn her pain into purpose to co-found premium Australian wellness brand Eir Women—named for the Norse goddess of healing—in January 2023. . She was in her 40s and had to make some tough decisions. Tough because most women would not make that power move when they are meant to be grieving. She powered up because she had two young boys to nurture through their formative years and she knew if she could shine a light for them she could shine a life for others. She decided to tap into her ultimate superpower which was being curious about the world in which we live and how she could make a true difference to the lives of others. Lisa knew she would struggle moving forward if she did not claim her purpose. Topics discussed: 1) Women find it hard to claim their power because they are afraid to own what is truly happening in their own life. You have a very personal story where you claimed your own power to then create a business for other women to claim theirs…where did your story begin? What were the challenges you faced? 2) I know when I went through my own challenging times it took a few life lessons to discover that my health was my wealth. In creating EIR women what have you discovered that women want and need? (Please share some statistics on some in their 30s 40s and 50s here). 3) Stepping from corporate to becoming an entrepreneur - what have you learnt in building this business? What have been the challenges? 4) I have spent 20 + years creating and building brands and believe that one of the key ingredients to success is advocacy - tapping into the power of partnerships and communities to build a brand with a pay it forward mentality. I know you have seeded the product with some incredible results - can you share how you are building your brand via community and how our audience can. Get involved? 5) My favourite EIR product is ‘showing up’. Not only does the product name motivate me daily the product actually helps me become the best version of myself to give value to others because my body switches on despite the transformation changes it is facing through per-menopause - can you explain to our audience just how powerful and good this product truly is.. Lisa and I met through the power of a connection and community. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. Follow the power of Lisa’s story <a href="http:
Wed, June 07, 2023
One of my favourite ways to learn, grow and evolve is tapping into the power of Linkedin and credible women like US marketing expert Brianna Doe who invest in growing their personal brand by paying forward their knowledge to others. By adding daily value she has been recognised as one of the Top 50 LinkedIn Creators Worldwide and 16 Powerful Women in Content Marketing accumulating close to 100,000 followers on this business platform. We talk about: 1) What empowers Brianna to show up and share with others? 2) How has she built a global community of followers interested in your content? What works? What doesn’t and how to increase engagement so that your posts go virla. 3) How to attract the right role or partnership with a product, service or company that is aligned with your values, intent and purpose? 4) People have the misconception you need a lot of money to make an impact. I believe you need a BIG idea and the ability to step up and action that idea through the power of connection to build advocacy and demand for what you are creating. Brianna shares her thoughts. You can follow Brianna on Linkedin here You can follow Tory on Linkedin here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, June 04, 2023
I felt it was time to deep dive on a solo episode once again to help YOU take powerful steps forward by sharing the power of how I found my purpose by tapping into the alchemy of life. So how do you find your purpose? I am sharing how I found mine... 1. Reflect on your passion: Take some time to think about what truly motivates you and brings you joy. Identify your interests and what activities you enjoy doing. 2. Consider your strengths: Assess your skills and talents to determine what comes naturally to you. 3. Think about your impact: Ask yourself how you want to make a difference in the world and what kind of legacy you want to leave. 4. Seek inspiration: Look for role models, inspirational stories, and examples of people who have found their purpose. 5. Experiment and explore: Try different things and take risks to discover new opportunities and experiences. 6. Seek guidance: Seek guidance and support from mentors, coaches, and counsellors who can provide valuable insights and advice. 7. Be patient and persistent: Finding your purpose is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and effort to refine your goals and aspirations, so be patient and persistent in your pursuit Enjoy with love and my new book Self Belief is YOUR Superpower is available online and in all good books stores around the world now. Much love, TORY xox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Today’s power chat is with the CEO of women's leadership and empowerment company Women Rising Megan Dalla Camina. Our paths crossed when she asked me for a coffee date in 2019 when I created Powerful Steps and we have supported each other in our quest to help women rise. Megan is incredibly creative and a cheerleader of women in leadership who find themselves at a crossroad in life. She left an 18-year corporate career to become an entrepreneur and dive deep into more purposeful work helping women step into their power. Topics discussed: 1) What are the biggest challenges women in leadership are facing today? 2) How can they get out of their own way and rise to the challenge? 3) If a system can’t change for women to rise to the top of their game, how can we show up to be seen and heard so we make an impact in ways that take others by surprise? 4) You have written books on the power of loving yourself from the inside out which starts with doing the inner work. Many women reuse to make time for themselves through fear of missing out. You and I know that if you don’t make time you burn to the ground and it can be hard to rise again. What are the daily rituals you use to ensure you can be there for yourself and others? 5) Your next powerful step? Megan and I met through the power of a partnership coffee date. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. Follow the power of Megan’s story www.megandallacamina.com which is a gamechanger for women in leadership roles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, May 28, 2023
We have a lot of people that write in and ask, how do I create my own powerful personal brand? And a lot of people say, it's so easy for you, you were a publicist for such a long time… So…today we are deep diving on how to share the power of your brand story with Julia Tink who is an ex Entertainment and Lifestyle Publicist who joined forces with her husband to create St Remio, a sustainable coffee brand that celebrates the people behind every cup of coffee you enjoy. She has been the PR for others and now she is doing it for her own brand and business. We discuss: How to determine your story How to identify your target audience How to select the right channels to tell your story Development of a communication plan and messaging Why you should invest in strong relationships with media outlets Julia and I met through the power of a partnership coffee date. You can learn how you can build your own powerful, personal brand message and amplify your global network by signing up for our online Network Like a Pro Masterclass for $99. Follow the power of Julia’s story www.stremiocoffee.com which is my preferred coffee to drink when connecting with our community See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 24, 2023
I love connecting with powerhouse women who invest in our Business Attraction Program that empower them to share their key learnings and pay forward their knowledge with others. Justine Cox believes leadership is an act of service and has spent the past two decades helping others become clear on what matters most. She is the Founder of Leadership Lift helping organizations support managers become leaders so that people don't want to leave. The Sandpit Strategy is for all those managers who want to stop doing all the work and start harnessing the power of their teams to get the work done through their people. We talk about: How do you build a leadership sandcastle? What do you do whenyou find yourself in the sandpit? What is the best way for leaders to transition into the next stage of their career? Results? Advocacy? Company switch? How do you know when to step back? What is your next powerful step? You can connect with Justine Cox via Linkedin here and join our next Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program 28 June 2023 here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, May 21, 2023
How do you know overcome imposter syndrome when you are booked to speak alongside Michelle Obama on a global stage? Stand in your truth. By understanding the power of who she could become with a simple mindset shift Andrea went from living the life of a teen single mom recovering from domestic violence and poverty to step up and into her power to create a multi-million-dollar, national barre and yoga studio chain to in-demand public speaker. The power of your story and a pay it forward mindset is the key topic on this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Lissy was initiated into the complexity and awkwardness of human minds when she was 15 years old when her Mum became a family lawyer. She was intrigued hearing about court cases, hearing about people’s strengths and vulnerabilities, and the nightmare for children caught in the parental crossfire. This paved the way for her to study psychology and become one of Australia’s thought leaders when it comes to re-setting your relationship with loved ones. If you are feeling stuck in your current relationship and feeling overwhelmed this Powerful Stories Podcast will empower you to take positive steps forward in life so that you can thrive. Topics discussed: 1) What makes a healthy relationship? 2) Why do some people thrive on conflict? How do you reframe their thinking? 3) How do you walk away without conflict if a relationship cannot be saved? 4) Advice on finding your happy heart? 5) How do you introduce a new partner to your children? 6) Lastly, what makes you happy? Want to learn more? www.lissyabrahams.com/ You can also join Tory’s next Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program where she empowers women to understand the true power of their story to step up and shine as a leader in the entrepreneurial and business space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, May 14, 2023
Marianne Williamson calls Jessica Zwieg ‘a voice of her time’ and she is right. Jessica has stepped up and into her power to build a communications agency from scratch, write the bestselling book “Be” while recognizing the need to alchemize her identity by not being afraid to dig deep and get uncomfortable. She is on a mission to empower others to understand how lucky we are to be in this human body and to appreciate the power of what we were gifted at birth so that when you do the inner work and unlock that gift you can become a leader for more women to do the same. She launched her personal branding company, SimplyBe in 2014 and works with her team of rock stars to help their clients—which include the gamut of powerhouse individuals and execs to big corporations—identify their unique intrinsic value. Her mission? When you set yourself free to Simply Be, you set the world free. Strong personal branding, when done right—is an act of service. It’s greater than your ego and bigger than your fears. It’s about your audience, your customers, the world. They are waiting for you to show up. And in this Powerful Stories episode Jessica shares how we can all learn to show up and just ‘Be’. Want to learn more? www.jessicazweig.com You can also join Tory’s next Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program where she empowers women to understand the true power of their story to step up and shine as a leader in the entrepreneurial and business space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, May 07, 2023
Samantha Sellnger Morris is a columnist at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age - millions of people read what she writes every single week. We met when I ran my agency TORSTAR and built relationships with media who told stories anchored to their truth. I know the impact and value of a good story and a good journalist - Samantha is one of them. Everyone that listens to the Powerful Stories podcast is always sending messages asking "how do I share my story? How do I tell my story? How do I become more visible? What makes a truly powerful story?” So today we discuss what powerful steps you need to take to tell your story to create and deliver impact on your own terms. Topline topics discussed: What makes a truly powerful story? How do you tell that story to take others on a journey where they keep coming back for more? Many people believe they don’t have a story to tell. I challenge that as believe that everyone has some form of game changing moment in their life that got them to where they are today they are just afraid of being judged if they share it. What was yours? And is it easier telling the story of people you don’t know versus sharing your own? Where should people start if they want to share their life story and add value to the lives of others? Should we rely on click bait to engage people? What story Samantha wrote that truly created impact for the reader and transformed someones life one the better? Connect with Samantha Selinger Morris on LinkedIn here and join Tory’s Powerful Steps Business Attraction Program where she empowers women to understand the true power of their story to step up and shine as a leader in the entrepreneurial and business space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Melissa Doyle is one of those women who believes in a mutual exchange of energy which means she is my type of woman. She wrote a book with Naima Brown about ‘How to age against the machine’ with the aim to empower women to age on their own terms. Through the journey of writing the book she discovered that as women got older, they felt invisible. Some women took it as a negative, and some took it as a positive. For a lot of women, their identity was wrapped up in motherhood, and they found themselves at a crossroad asking who am I? What do I do now? What do I do next? What do I do to occupy myself? We discuss how to transform women’s thinking so they view themselves as "a project’ to empower them to sit down and go, okay, who am I? Female empowerment is a favourite topic of mine -and we deep dive into a powerful conversation to learn: 1) What has shifted for Mel as she leaned into the next decade of life 2) What women truly want to know when they hit their 40s and 50s to combat the aging process? 3) The power of community and people’s stories to empower you to make changes now for your future wellbeing 4) Why so many women face homeless in their 50sand how to ask for help 5) How can we surround ourselves with people who truly care about our welfare? (Conditional versus unconditional love + succession planning) 6) Mel's next powerful step You can purchase Mel’s book How to Age Against The Machine here and if you are looking to step into your own power to complement what you have heard today you can purchase Tory’s book Self Belief is Your Superpower here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 23, 2023
Did you ever wonder what would happen if you actually gave up your day job and experienced the job of your dreams? Today on the Powerful Stories we speak to Alisha Fernandez Miranda to talk about her book “My What If Year” which is a thought-provoking exploration of what we're made of and what we could make of ourselves still.” On the cusp of turning forty, Alisha Fernandez Miranda has climbed to the peak of personal and professional success, but at a price; she's overworked and exhausted. She decides to give herself a break, temporarily pausing her stressful career as the CEO of her own consulting firm. With the tentative blessing of her husband and eight-year-old twins, she leaves her home in London to spend one year exploring the dream jobs of her youth, seeking answers to the question, "What If?" What follows is a spirited and hilarious journey as she gofers for two high-profile Broadway productions (and nearly tramples Stephan Sondheim), attempts to master a fitness regimen called Voga (a cross between yoga and "voguing"), feigns confidence while handling multi-million-dollar artwork at Christie's, and literally sets her shirt on fire while serving rack of lamb in a posh hotel on Scotland's remote Isle of Skye. For anyone who's ever felt stuck in a rut Alisha proves that it's never too late to say yes to second chances and explore the possibilities of life if we just say YES! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 19, 2023
In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we have the opportunity to hear from wife, mother of 3, Australian Iron Woman, brand ambassador and star of Channel 7 series SAS Australia. In life there are always curveballs but it is about how you react to those situations. While pregnant, Candice’s husband, Australian cricketer David Warner, lost his job and as a family, they felt they had hit rock bottom. Having a breakdown, Candice managed to step into her true power and potential. She did the opposite of what people expected and refused to hide. Candice stepped into her superpower and intentionally focused on her mindset, positive outcomes and combined that with hard work. Whether that be training, raising her 3 children or starring on SAS Australia. Candice is a family on the same team, clearly marching on the same beat. We get the secret sauce to staying united when David is on the road 300 days of the year all while raising 3 children on her own. And finally, we hear Sharon’s three most powerful steps for stepping into your true power and potential. So, sit back and enjoy this powerful story with the extraordinary Candice Warner. Links: Candice Warner on Instagram David Warner on Instagram Looking to expand your professional network, step into your true power and potential? Sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge to gain Tory’s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It’s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection Powerful Steps Follow @powerfulsteps on Instagram Powerful Steps on LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 16, 2023
Are you struggling with how to attract the right clients? When you’re building your business, it can feel as though you have to accept every single client that comes your way. I understand this temptation, but following this strategy will lead to exhaustion, frustration and an unequal energy exchange. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful ways you can attract the right clients into your life to grow and propel your business forward to deliver global impact. When I started Torstar, I had no money, media connections or a business plan but by following these 3 powerful strategies I was able to grow my business, have incredible results and work with my ideal clients. This method worked so well that I did it all over again in Powerful Steps. Every single one of my clients is someone who is in alignment with my values, intent and purpose. Together we have built an amazing, authentic and empowering community that supports and champions each other. Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 12, 2023
During my years at the helm of TORSTAR we partnered with the top ten retail brands in the world and delivered extraordinary results. I’ve helped shape and build some of the most recognised celebrity brands around the globe and in 2019 turned my focus to my own personal brand when I launched Powerful Steps. One thing I’ve learned is the power of having a stand out personal brand and a question I get asked a lot is how to get the storytelling and positioning right in order to connect with other likeminded people. It’s about understanding the power of who you are and anchoring your unique personal brand with your story. Are you in alignment with your truth? If you understand who you are, what your intent and purpose is, and anchor your storytelling to your values, you will attract what you deserve. People will not authentically connect with you unless they feel they are in alignment with the values, intent and purpose of your business. In this episode, I talk about how I built my personal brand by being raw and honest, allowing people to resonate with my story and understand exactly how I could help them. I talk about how to increase your network by investing your time in 3 coffee dates a week with people in your tribe, who you want to partner with (and outside of your comfort zone - YES, I do this too!) I also run you through exactly how to plan these in-person and virtual coffee dates to ensure you’re reaching your ideal audience and making the most of your valuable time. LINKS: Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Join The Confidence to Pitch Workshop - December 2nd: https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-entrepreneur-program/the-confidence-to-pitch/ Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 09, 2023
Today I am chatting with Pip Edwards who co-founded the fashion brand, P.E Nation. I have known Pip for many years and have seen her go from strength to strength in the fashion industry and deliver global impact. She truly embodies who she is unapologetically, and has developed such a powerful connection to her intuition shaping the impressive trajectory of her career. Pip shares with us her professional journey which started working in a traditional corporate world for PricewaterhouseCoopers and how she felt pulled towards a creative career and took a powerful step forward by believing in herself and leaving behind the expectations others had placed on her. She was always interested in fashion, always a free and creative spirit and the more she listened to herself, the more she realised she needed to take a powerful step into her creative path and destiny. After many years working in the retail and fashion industry for other brands, Pip started her own brand P.E Nation with Co-Founder Claire Tregoning in 2016 which has experienced year on year growth and a global reputation with the who’s who of influencers who regularly endorse the brand on their social feeds. The brand is fun, vibrant, unique and the truest expression of who Pip is. By trusting her gut instinct and being true to the kind of life Pip wanted to lead, she was able to cut through the noise of those around her, and step into her Power Zone wholeheartedly. I am honoured to be able to bring this conversation to you. Sit back and soak up all the creative energy, and get inspired to forge your own path! LINKS: Where to Find Pip: PE Nation: https://pe-nation.com/ PE Nation Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p.e.nation/ Follow Tory and the Powerful Steps Community Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulsteps/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Business Attraction Program: https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-entrepreneur-program/business-attraction-program/ The Confidence to Pitch Workshop: https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-entrepreneur-program/the-confidence-to-pitch/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, April 05, 2023
This is one thing you need to know right now about Melissa Ambrosini: her podcast has had over 14 million downloads. What! That puts her in Oprah territory (and the US media giant is her dream guest, of course) and says everything about how beautifully she connects with women everywhere. Melissa’s message is simple and directed straight at people like me, who at times hear that inner critic saying you’re not good enough. That you’ll never find the dream man. That you’ll never be out of debt, never fall pregnant, never feel beautiful. That you’re never enough. Totally wrong, says the Australian entrepreneur and coach. I love what she stands for and teaches to clients all over the world. So I invited her to be my guest on the latest Powerful Stories podcast. If you’re someone who has as at times been devastated by that tiny sledging voice inside your head, you’ll get so much value out of what Melissa—author of the bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl—tells me. We talk Melissa’s amazing four-step CAST process to crush your inner mean girl and master self-love, decluttering your life, what she does in the car with her husband (I admit I do it too), how to stop being a people pleaser and her verdict on “one of the most powerful phrases” you can say. “I want to encourage everyone to practise saying ‘no thank you’ and getting really good at it,” says Melissa. “When you say ‘no thank you’ to someone else, you are saying, ‘Yes’ to yourself. Where to Find Melissa: Website: https://melissaambrosini.com/ Instagram: @melissaambrosin i Listen to The Melissa Ambrosini Show Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Join The Confidence to Pitch Workshop - Nov 15th: https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-entrepreneur-program/the-confidence-to-pitch/ Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, April 02, 2023
The primary focus of the fitness industry has always been on a person’s physical accomplishments and appearance. We’re told if we change ourselves on the outside, we’ll feel better on the inside. But, true transformation involves so much more than this. To live a life that’s in alignment, we must consider all areas of our health and not just our physical bodies. I’m so grateful today to bring you Leah Simmons, the founder of KAAIAA. KAAIAA is a transformational program that incorporates the four pillars of holistic health: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. By bringing together all four pillars, KAAIAA is a unique and holistic practice that fosters a balanced and centred life. Students in the class experience a complete journey, guided by Leah, that encourages them to break through emotional and mental obstacles and push past their physical limits. In this episode, we chat about Leah’s earlier career as a DJ and her soul searching journey to transform her career from the music industry to the fitness world. Leah is so open and authentic about her professional and personal growth. Moving to Bali and embarking on a journey of self discovery, showed her the need for an efficient program that incorporates all four modalities of health to redefine the word ‘fit’ and help you feel amazing from the inside out. During her journey working with her doula in her second pregnancy, Leah learnt the mantra “I can do this, I am doing this”. This belief fueled her through her labour and she realised how powerful a mindset change is to pushing through limiting thoughts and mental barriers. Leah encourages everyone to take control back into your hands as you are your own medicine - you’re the one doing it. Her classes are a true workout of the mind, body and soul. I’ve attended her classes and you can absolutely see the way people transform their energy in a single session. The power that Leah gives to everyone is incredible. I absolutely love the music, her 18 years of experience as a DJ has helped her create a mindblowing soundtrack and a sensory experience. Leah reminds us that you’re going to get back what you give out. The community that she has built through KAAIAA is so amazingly supportive and inspirational. We all need this in our lives. I would love for you to listen to her story and jump over to her website to join her next FREE online class. You’ll thank me! KAAIAA is the difference between working out to change your body and working out to change your life. Where to Find Leah: Website: https://kaaiaa.com/ Instagram: @thisiskaaiaa Where to Find Tory: Website: <a
Thu, March 30, 2023
WHEN YOU LET GO OF THE PAST YOU THRIVE This past month has shown me just how powerful the work we do at Powerful Steps is to remove the shackles from people's past and propel them into the future professionally and personally. There are women on the Business Attraction Program who have owned their story to own their power and are now shining like superstars on LinkedIn and in their corporate roles. T here are men who have invested in powerful brand imagery to step up and into their power because they understand when they step forward they shine a light for the teams they lead. I know from my own transformation these are the 5 powerful steps that allow you to create the space to understand who you truly are and what you want from life. 1) If your feeling stuck - create a positive mantra to counter the painful thoughts - the more you rinse and repeat the power of where you want to go your energy will shift away from the negative situation you may find yourself in. 2) Invest in doing your 'own work'. This means understanding what patterns you need to break to get to the next level in life. You will find when you invest in working on YOU and understand your trigger points you will feel a sense of freedom to walk away from what no longer serves you by creating space for new and exciting opportunities to find you. 3) Be gentle with yourself. Don't expect an overnight miracle to happen because it won't find you until your ready. 4) If your in a situation which is causing you pain accept that the other person may not apologize . That's OK. Remember that's their story, not yours. You cannot 'fix' someone but you do have the ability to 'fix yourself'. Forgive the experience and walk away to embrace other opportunities. You don't need to sizzle in a shit pit for one more moment of life. 5) Engage in self-care. A happy heart is a magnet for miracles. If you want to attract the miracles make the time to receive them. Take time out in nature, go for a run, book in a massage and switch your phone off. The secret whispers of life will find you and you will be grateful you took the time to stop and listen to thrive. I trust this helped someone today. You can connect with Tory Archbold at www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, March 26, 2023
Have you ever met anyone who could flip the switch of a person who isn’t performing up to their potential? That’s what this Powerful Stories episode with Sandee Sgarlata is all about. We deep dive on how do you get to that ultimate place in life where you understand who you are, where you can add value to the lives of others, and where you're living a life aligned with your purpose. Sandee travels the world talking about the art of happiness and is a retired U.S. National and International Figure Skating Coach, gold medalist in ice dancing who has been helping athletes create happiness and success in their lives for over 20 years. She has lived through trauma and found that forgiveness breeds peace and shares that people need to remember there are two types of forgiveness. There's forgiving others and there's forgiving yourself. Both are powerful actions that can set you free so that you you live and breathe happiness in all areas of your life. Sandee shares her powerful tool kit to understand the powerful steps you can take when negative thoughts are coming into your head to shift your thinking and move your life forward. For more information: www.sandeesgarlata.com Where to Find Tory Archbold Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and in life? You can join Tory’s dynamic community of top women entrepreneurs by signing up to the Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge (it’s free!): https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . You can also connect with Tory Archbold and her business mentoring offerings, including the popular Business Attraction Program, here: Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: Powerful Steps by Tory Archbold YouTube: Powerful Steps – YouTube Business Attraction Program: click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Jessica Holsman is a best-selling author, content creator, entrepreneur and sought after professional speaker. Jess is best known online for her planning and productivity tips, as well as work/life balance and wellbeing advice. With over 27 million views on her YouTube channel 'Study With Jess', Jess harnesses the power of social media to help her community increase their productivity, boost their mental health and bring about long lasting success. Jess is also the best-selling author of the internationally successful study skills book, ' The High School Survival Guide' and ' Work Life Balance Survival Guide.' Jess's extensive experience in producing high quality, impact-driven digital content has led to successful partnerships with Google, Screen Australia and Screen Queensland, whereby she has since released two web series, 'Life of Jess,' and 'MindFull.' A powerful insight into trusting your intuition to manifest your future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, March 20, 2023
“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face”. Tiffanee Cook has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. Coming to the realisation that, in order to have one’s hand raised in triumph, adversity, discomfort and combat must be navigated. In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee? A powerful conversation about finding your power while creating boundaries that work for YOU. You can connect with Tiffanee Cook via her website www.tiffaneeandco.com.au Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 15, 2023
Today on the Powerful Stories podcast I am joined by Sophie Scott, award-winning journalist and expert on the science of burnout. Sophie is incredibly knowledgeable, and what I love about her is that we completely align on our philosophy of what makes us better humans. We all experience burnout at some point, and unfortunately, many of us often ignore the signs until it’s too late. Yet burnout can have devastating effects. In fact, studies show that over 30% of people suffer from cognitive difficulties when they experience burnout – so it can have a real and damaging impact on your professional life, as well as your relationships and personal life. It’s such an important topic, and one I am so excited to be discussing today. Dring our conversation, Sophie shares that often the highest performers are most at risk of burning out. This is typically because we love what we do, and give so much to our business and career and family, until there’s nothing left for ourselves. However, we certainly can’t be the best version of ourselves for our employees, teams, friends and loved ones if we’re burnt out and have nothing left to give. So, Sophie shares her expertise around practices to prevent or help manage burnout, including the top three practices to incorporate into your life to ensure you avoid burnout and feel your absolute best. Topics Discussed [1:25] Sophie talks about what burnout can look like, including feeling mentally and physically exhausted, having trouble concentrating and feeling like you’ve got nothing left in the tank. When this happens, your body and nervous system takes over and says, ‘Enough. We can’t do this anymore.’ [4:48] Sophie shares that burnout occurs when stress has been chronic over a long period of time, and the body is unable to reset in between periods of stress. [6:04] Burnout is much more likely to occur when you don’t feel supported. Whether at work, in the family or in caregiving roles, burnout is not the sufferers’ fault, it’s a sign that the demands in your life are not being adequately supported. [7:23] Sophie opens up about her own personal experience with burnout and what led her to that place. While maintaining a busy job as a broadcaster, with no time scheduled in to switch off, one day Sophie jumped on a plane after a busy day at work, to fly interstate to host an awards night - she almost collapsed on the stage. This was Sophie’s ‘aha’ moment that she couldn’t keep going in the same way. [11:54] People-pleasing is common among women with burnout, so we discuss how to shift your mindset and how to have the confidence to commit to only saying yes to the requests and opportunities that align with your core values, as well as being are good for your own wellbeing. [14:45] Tory share
Sun, March 12, 2023
Lucille Ball once said “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world". I believe you're not rich until you have something that money can’t buy - for me that is happiness. It can take years to find that elusive trigger point before you find it. Life didn't fall into synchronicity until I entered my forties. It took a long hard look at who I was and what I wanted from life to make tough decisions to get that breakthrough and find a sense of well-being, joy and contentment. In today's podcast chat we deep dive on why happiness is the key to unlocking abundance in your life. Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Jen Mann is best known for her wildly popular blog, People I Want to Punch in the Throat. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller People I Want to Punch in the Throat. She is also the editor of the New York Times bestselling I Just Want to Pee Alone series. She lives in Kansas with her husband and two children and I discovered her in @barnesandnoble bookstore in Palm Springs. Listen to the magic 🪄 she is simply brilliant! Much love, Tory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, March 05, 2023
Today's Powerful Stories guest is Australian entrpreneur James Wittaker who now calls Los Angeles home. He created the Win the Day® methodology to help Olympic gold medallists, billion-dollar CEOs, and Special Forces operators step into their power and never look back. It has also led him to write 3x bestselling books (translated in 15+ languages), host the top-rated Win the Day podcast, and speak internationally to packed audiences. One of those books was Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and is the essential modern companion to the bestselling self-help book of all time, Napoleon Hill’s 1937 classic, Think and Grow Rich. The book was released in conjunction with the major motion picture, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. This episode is packed full of high vibrational energy as we discuss: 1) Who we are as what we attract. Who are you and how has this led to you partnering with some of the worlds leading entrepreneurs? 2) What have you learnt from your experiences working alongside these innovators? 3) What are the three most powerful steps people can take today to understand the power of their message? 4) 10,000,000+ downloads on a podcast is an incredible achievement. They say to build a powerful brand you need to build a brick by brick most importantly it needs to be powered by connection and authenticity. What is the one piece of advice you can give others striving to build a similar platform. 5) What is your next powerful step? You can connect with James via his website www.jameswhitt.com Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Tory's book goes on-sale in the UK, US, Canada and Australia 11 April and you can pre-order here www.selfbeliefisyoursuperpower.com Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, March 01, 2023
I’m joined today by the incredible Rachel Hunter as we share a beautiful conversation about love, truth and grace. Rachel’s depth of wisdom and grace is profound as we talk about her stepping out of fear and into love. Rachel Hunter is an internationally renowned supermodel from Auckland, New Zealand, who began her successful career at the age of seventeen and has appeared on notable brands and magazine covers including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Sports Illustrated and many more. Rachel has also appeared in films and television programs worldwide. What I love most about Rachel Hunter is her truth and honesty - the foundational work she has done to drop out of ego into her life source of discovering who you really are, anchoring into the wisdom within and expressing yourself in an energetic and intuitive way. Rachel has recently embarked on an odyssey exploring beauty and well-being in cultures all over the globe for her acclaimed television program, "Tour of Beauty." She has just released a best-selling book chronicling her incredible experience. In this episode, Rachel shares her three beautiful rituals of intention, learning and action and how the process of seeking your purpose is so personal, a constant process of evolving and living in the ebb and flow. Born into a spiritually open family, Rachel had a deep connection with her late mother who sought many different and diverse spiritual practices. An open mind and heart became the legacy she passed on to Rachel. After her mother's death in 2017, Rachel fully immersed herself in the formal study of the ancient practices of yoga in the foothills of the Himalayas. Having completed over five hundred hours of Registered Yoga Training (RYT) and several master modules in meditation, Rachel is trained in all facets of the eight limbs of yoga. Rachel's transformational, dynamic practice includes breathwork and various disciplines of yoga with an emphasis on the Vedantic and Tantric traditions, incorporating Himalayan Kundalini. There is so much power in this episode and I know it will resonate deeply with so many women on their own journeys of self discovery. As you anchor back into yourself, you will discover your own power and that is when manifestation and miracles happen. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelhunterx/ Website: https://www.rachelhunter.com/ Where to Find Tory: Check out Tory's new book https://selfbeliefisyoursuperpower.com/ Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfuls
Sun, February 26, 2023
Emma is multi-award winning global brand strategist and the first woman I have interviewed from my school days, there is a very powerful reason why. She stepped up and into her power to find herself and attract the miracles of life she deserved while creating and building multiple businesses. The shifts for Emma happened in her 40s. Her 20’s and 30’s gave her some tough lessons. Love then magically appeared and her dream to become a mum happened in the most magical way. She claims it was because she learnt how to become magnetic as F$#^. You will want what she’s got - it’s an incredible story that take you on a journey around the world and lands back into her hometown in Sydney Australia. Topics discussed: 1) You’re a wife, a business woman and now mum. Where did the power of your journey begin and what was the game changing moment to propel you to where you are today? 2) How hard was it to navigate being a first-time mum in your 40s? How did you set yourself up for success? What did you learn? 3) You say that the gift of your child has changed for the better. Do you also say that the gift to being in a foreign country should you new ways of thinking? You can connect with Emma Scott via LinkedIn here Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Purchase her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Emily Tisch Sussman is an award winning podcast host and a leading Democratic political strategist with over 250 appearances on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, HLN, and CBS. Her views are frequently featured in national news outlets including The New York Times, Newsweek, Reuters, and Politico. We were introduced by a mutual friend and we knew in a heartbeat we would create something special for our audiences together. Emily is a woman who build’s trust with female leaders who create and deliver impact around the world like Hilary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi. She secures these interviews because ‘they trust me. They know that when I say something, I mean it. I’m upfront, I come through with it. And all of these big interviews that I’ve been able to secure have all been because they know my work. They know that I’m not going to try to give a cheap shot just to get a quick headline.” We deep dive in the this episode of the Powerful Stories podcast on what it means to trust yourself so that others trust YOU and Emily gives insights into the power of backing yourself when seated across from female leaders who mean business. You can follow Emily and listen o the power of her podcast here https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/ Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Purchase her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, February 19, 2023
Life always delivers us lessons and like most people I don't often talk about the hard times because I am focused on the future not the past. Hard times happen and they happen to everyone which is why at some point in your life when the timing feels right it is important to share them to shine a light for others. I always feel vulnerable sharing this side of my life and when I spoke to the top rating podcast FORTY for an episode with Those Two Girls seeing it shared on socials made my heart skipped a beat with the headline: • The grim reality of her glamorous life • Why keeping her family’s ‘dirty little secret’ nearly killed her • What was really going on behind closed doors and the steps she took to transform post-trauma. Then I saw the first comment from a mother and businesswoman in Queensland and she wrote 'just finished listening, I loved it. It has to be one of my favourites, left me feeling happy' and I knew in that moment I did the right thing because when we own our story we own our power and that means we can empower one another. In this episode I share the powerful steps I took to own my story and my power. How I found the courage to become fearless and step away from judgement. I trust it helps someone today. Much love, TORY xox Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 15, 2023
Meet Kristen Butler who has a following of 50 million tapping into ther wisdom daily as the CEO of the Power of Postivity. We discuss WHY your comfort zone is NOT the danger zone! This paradigm-shifting strategy shows you how to harness the power of joy, creativity, and ease to create the foundation for building your best life. Get ready to forget everything you’ve ever been told about the “comfort zone.” It’s not a place where you sit complacently because you can’t be bothered to take action. Instead, it’s the truest source of growth, possibility, and joy— and it’s within your reach with help from the insights in this Powerful Stories podcast deep dive. Connect with Kristen via Instagram here and purchase her new book via Amazon here Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Purchase her new book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, February 12, 2023
Looking for a way to grow your business with limited marketing funds? Host of Powerful Stories and business woman Tory Archbold shares how you can tap into the power of YOU to build your network and encourage others to authentically advocate for your brand to drive referral's and growth. Her #1 rule in business? Coffee not lunch and she encourages you to set up 3 coffee dates a week to build your brand and business with her proven Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge formula which built her brand communication's agency into a multi million dollar business attracting the world's top performing retail brands, celebrities and influencers. The powerful steps she shares will make your network global by expanding your network one coffee date at a time. After listening to these powerful tips you can sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffechallenge and discover connection, community and a feeling anything is possible. Connecting with others who have similar values and visions is a great gateway to happiness and increased business success. Where to Find Tory and join one of her powerful business mentoring programs: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Carmella Galasso is a champion of women and has championed two of my businesses - TORSTAR and Powerful Steps. In today’s Powerful Stories podcast I wanted to share the insights that have empowered her to become a leader women not only want to know, they can trust to create and deliver impact. Carmella owns her ‘people first’ culture approach to business and is instrumental in enriching the leadership landscape of tomorrow. Running the Women in Management program at ANZ- it is her time invested that ensures the tools, confidence and personal encouragement needed when building a business are accessible to aspiring leaders across all industries. Carmella’s story is truly inspiring from her success within the finance industry, to raising a family, to overcoming breast cancer. She is a true expert, role model and teacher. Topics discussed: 1) How powerful can it be to have a strong mentor by your side business and where did you passion to empower others come from? 2) What are 3 powerful steps women can take today to become visible and attract opportunities they deserve in alignment with their values, intent and purpose? 3) We both know a game changing moment in our personal life can change the way we think, operate and live life. I am coming up to 10 years since my near death experience and reflecting back I am a different person in many ways. Challenges empower us to become better people. What has been your biggest life challenge and how did you overcome it. 4) I recently spoke to Kirsten Butler who created the Power of Positivity which now has 50 million people tuning in daily to gain inspiration from their content and she made a valid point - sometimes our comfort zone is our actual danger zone. What are you thoughts on this? 6) What do you value most in life? You can connect with Carmela via Linkedin here Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here and join the power of her programs which are transforming the lives of women around the globe: Pre-order Tory's book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
Sun, February 05, 2023
We receive so much feedback from our audience about wellness, being a woman in business, a wife, a partner, a friend and today’s guest is Dr GInni Mansberg who is going to share with us what actually happens to us when we get those game changing hormonal moments during per-menopause and menopause and how we can work with our body, not against it to allow it to know it is loved from the inside out. We kick off our chat with fantasy versus reality which every woman can relate to! So for Ginni "fantasy me just goes and makes like a green smoothie, sits outside the sunshine, contemplates life before slipping into a a yoga moment. Reality me just looks like 10 tons of shit. My alarm wakes me up, I go and like immediately get into caffeine and then just have a mad dash scramble to get to work”. Sound familiar? The this Powerful Stories Podcast chat is for YOU. Topics discussed: 1) What is a morning ritual that can bring your day into alignment? 2) You wrote a book about it called The M Word and you shared how women can thrive during menopause. What are the stages, can you prepare for it and what is the ideal outcome every woman wants? 3) I always say our health is our wealth and the biggest gift we can give ourselves is a good night sleep. How important is rest when you are juggling life and hormonal changes? 4) Do women actually go crazy during this stage of their life? I know a lot of women fear change - what are the facts versus the myths? 5) You have built an incredible global brand and community being honest with yourself and others. How important is it for women to own who they are? You can connect with Dr Ginni Mansberg via her website here Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here and join the power of her programs which are transforming the oive of women around the globe: Pre-order Tory's book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Meet Jayne Williams from Orlando, Florida. A woman who is extra special, has incredible insights, and understand how we can take powerful steps forward to empower ourselves from the inside out. A nutritional and business coach who I am lucky to call a friend - this is the Powerful Stories episode you want to download if you are looking to transform your life! I love her mantra "I am wise enough, I am empowered enough to take control of my health and to do what I can to get healthy and live my best life". Topics discussed: 1) How game changing moment 's can emower you to find your ‘wellness power' 2) What signs can we look out for and action today to align our bodies for success? 3) 3 morning rituals we can action that can connect us to our mind body and spirit in 2023? 4) How can we invest in nourishing our bodies for the win? I say that as an entrepreneur who travels a lot and works multiple times zones - it can be tough to stick to routine. You can connact with Jayne via her website www.jaynewilliams.com Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here and join the power of her programs which are transforming the lives of women around the globe: Pre-order Tory's book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, January 29, 2023
One of the questions I am asked often is how can we work together so I decided to dedicate this episode to sharing how we can partner and empower you in business and life with a series of powerful steps. A simple fact about me: Every morning I wake up with a happy heart because I have the privilige of partnering with women like YOU who want to take powerful steps in life. Watching them transform on our program's by tapping into the power of our community is life-changing and one of life’s greatest gifts. Here is my story and why it can help you: Believing in herself when no-one else would, at just 24 years old Tory started her career in the deep end, founding Australia’s most high-profile brand and communications agency, Torstar. Torstar didn’t get its reputation from just hype, the results were real. With her trademark passion and integrity Tory led her team of 22 staff and 10 freelancers to deliver award winning work with the world’s top-performing brands, celebrities and influencers including Zara, Nespresso, Seafolly, Sukin and Victoria’s Secret. Impressively Tory’s launch event for Zara in Sydney clocked over 22,000 people in attendance and was Zara’s most successful retail launch event to date. Always one to trust her intuition, after 20 years Tory knew that it was time to start a new chapter. Her ah-ha moment came after she launched 3 of America’s most powerful brands into Australia. At a sold-out launch event for Drew Barrymore’s brand Flower Beauty organised by Tory, Drew shared with the crowd about how she survived tough times. Watching, Tory thought, ‘lady, I see you and raise you five. You know what, I’m done.’ Shutting the doors to her agency in 2019, Tory launched Powerful Steps, an online community and platform for women making global impact. With five programs available, Tory nurtures and encourages C-suite level women to own their story, step into their power and take their careers to the next level. Through Powerful Steps Tory has helped transform the lives of over 600 women, including two recipients of ‘Telstra Business Woman of The Year’, board directors, media executives and COO’s. Top performing Australian corporates Salesforce, Commonwealth Bank and Optus also trust in Tory to speak to their leadership and sales teams, bringing inspiration and wisdom to their corporate events. Let's connect: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Join the Business Attraction Program Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Y
Wed, January 18, 2023
Katy McFee empowers others to rise, creating their own life vision and activating it to align them with the tools they need to rise. I love connecting with women on Linkedin who have stand out personal brands and engage at a high level with others to show them the possiblities in life. Katy is a Canadian powerhouse who is passionate about empowering women and helping them to close the gender gap in senior leadership who saw her Linkedin followers rise by 30,000 within 12 months simply by showing up with purpose and shining a light on topics which she believed mattered. Katy spent 18 years working in sales and leadership, eventually becoming a VP and then EVP. As she struggled with the transition from Manager to Director to VP, she realized how few resources and mentors were available to her, especially as a woman. Seeing others struggle with this same transition, she left her corporate role and launched Insights to Action, with the mission of helping other women make the successful jump into senior leadership and show up as the leaders they want to be without burning out. Topics discussed: 1) Many people don’t believe they can create their ‘ideal’ future. You and I know the power of self-belief and that anything is possible in this lifetime with the right mindset and people by your side. How can women break through self-limiting barriers and create their own success story in 2023. 2) When you feel undervalued what powerful steps can you take to be seen and get heard to secure a promotion and thrive? 3) I have seen many leaders fail once they get that promotion because they step into ‘ego’ led leadership traits and fail to recognise it was a ’team effort’ to get them to where they are in life. How can you become an effective leader to help others rise once you have gained that longed for promotion or pay rise? 4) What are the 3 key habits of successful women? 5) What drives you? Empowers you? Inspires you? 6) Your next powerful step? Katy McPhee is the Founder and Principal at Insights to Action Coaching and Consulting where she works with women to break through to executive leadership and become the successful and impactful executives they want to be. You can connect with her via Linkedin here Connect with Tory Pre-order her book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Join the<a href="https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-
Sun, January 15, 2023
Stephanie Horton is a global powerhouse who understands the power of brands with purpose and delivers extraordinarily powerful results. Whenever her name is mentioned everyone feels inspired and empowered to be part of what she is creating. I feel truly grateful that our paths crossed a decade ago when we partnered to Launch Shopbop into Australia and have had the opporunity to coffee date in London, Dubai, New York and Sydney as we both believe in the power of connection and community. Stephanie's star has risen over the years with brands which grow due to her strategic mindset including Vogue, Farfetch, Alexander Wang and now Google as Senior Director, Global Consumer Marketing, Commerce at Google. We talk about the foundational values that we all have in business and life and how they can act as a business super attractor to drive growth. Stephanie generously shares her experiences working with the top performing retail brands which are highly valuable for an executive wanting to step up and into their own power to shine a light for others. You can connect with Stephanie via Linkedin here : Connect with Tory Pre-order her book Self Belief is Your Superpower here Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Join the Business Attraction Program Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 11, 2023
Today's Powerful Stories Podcast guest is Abbie White, CEO Sales Redefined who who describes herself as a marriage counselor for sales and marketing. Statistically only 8% of top performing companies have a strong alignment between their sales and marketing team and those that do generate 209% more revenue. We talk about what powerful steps you can take this year towards increasing your sales and what kind of nurture process do you have in place to grow your business in alignment with your values, intent and purpose. Abbie created Sales Redefined with an obsession for high performance sales and strong execution leveraging her years of sales experience with world-class organisations, to deliver 2000%+ ROI on lead generation campaigns for clients. Before starting Sales Redefined in 2017, Abbie managed a $100 million plus portfolio with IBM where she was the National Sales Manager. Her 15 years of sales and sales management experience make her one of Australia’s most dynamic sales experts, with a proven track record that includes delivering over $500 million in sales, specialising in the corporate IT sector. We dig deep in this episode to deliver YOU the secret sales wins you can implement in your business by nurturing your customer and understanding how to create impact by using the power of your story. You can connect with Abbie: Email: abbie@salesredefined.com.au Website: www.SalesRedefined.com.au Connect with Tory Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Join the Business Attraction Program Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, January 08, 2023
We all have a choice - we can watch things happen or step into our power and make things happen. I choose to make them happen and that’s a powerful affirmation to propel you forward in business and life. Want to know a fun fact? I am not degree educated and built both of my businesses through the power of connection and self-belief. Sure there were people who didn’t believe in me but I chose to believe in myself. I believe we are only limited by others limited imagination. Always dream BIG. Identify what you want. Create a journal on where you want to take that dream and take steps towards achieving it. I still have the journal I wrote in to create TORSTAR and it’s a daily reminder that dreams do come true. In today's episode I talk through how self-belief is free and avaiable to us all. You just need to unleash it and I share how you can do this and propel forward in business and life. Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Are you thriving in optimum health? Or, like so many women, are you relying on coffee to get you out of bed in the morning? I always say, your health is your wealth. If you want to make an impact and build something powerful, you need to prioritise your body. I’m chatting today with my gorgeous friend, Sarah Di Lorenzo, who is passionate about helping people reach their health goals. She has created a powerful tool kit for people to step into their optimum health, build a healthy relationship with food, and be empowered - on and off the scales. In this episode, Sarah and I talk about the common challenges people face when it comes to weight loss and she shares some of her incredible insights, tips and advice for how to bring your body back into balance. Community is such a huge part of this. We all need support! We also talk about perimenopause, what it is, how to recognise the signs and how a healthy diet can help you avoid the symptoms. Sarah shares so passionately about how she stays grounded while doing all that she does, we talk about the power of a positive mindset, learning from mistakes and embracing challenges to be all we can be. I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you will too. Make sure you get a copy of her #1 best selling book, The 10:10 Diet ! Sarah says it really is possible to lose 10kg in 10 weeks AND keep it off. Where to Find Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_di_lorenzo/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821790794670197 Book: The 10:10 Diet Where to Find Tory: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: @powerfulsteps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/ . Youtube Channel: Powerful Steps - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, January 01, 2023
Our Powerful Stories podcast guest today is Gorgi Coglan a singer, broadcaster and award winning owner of the boutique Hotel Ballarat who is not afraid to step into her power and deep dive into what makes her tick. She listens to her intuition and it has served her well throughout her high profile television career and as a mother of one. I was intrigued by the tag line on her new business Bermingham Farm, a sacred place she created with her husband for others to gather, learn, evolve and grow. It simply says “come home to yourself”. When I asked her what this meant it struck a chord as she shared “it means the power within’ taken from one of her favourite quotes by Chopra as " everything I desire is within me". In a world where external validation happens every minute of every day, when we're scrolling, when we are looking at this culture obsessed with celebrityism, when we are looking at anyone from a person that used to host a reality TV show, that becomes the US President. Georgi and I are 100% aligned as we both believe that it is important to remind ourselves that all of our power comes from within and if we do the inner work there are infinite possibilities waiting for us if we just take the time out in nature to stop, lean in and learn to evolve and grow. This is an incredibly spiritual insight into how you can propel forward this year and beyond by removing yourself from what no longer serves you and create space for what you truly desire in this lifetime. Topics discussed: 1) You had a high profile media career before taking a powerful step and focusing on your family - what encouraged you to make this power move? 2) From a starring role on The Project to small business owner - what are 3 key learnings that have kept you grounded and focused? 3) You partner with your husband to create extraordinary experiences for others in regional Australia - who’s the creative force and who’s the backbone of the business in terms of structure. How do you make it work raising your daughter because I know the juggle can be real. 4) Life can be over in a heart beat- what do you cherish most? 5) You are launching a series of events for women in 2023 - what are they and how can we become involved? 6) Your next powerful step? You can connect with Gorgi via instagram @gorgicoglan or www.berminghamfarm.com.au Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and life? Connect with Tory here and join the power of her programs which are transforming the lives of women around the globe: Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/powerfulsteps/"
Wed, December 28, 2022
I believe in the power of our mindset to manifest new beginnings. When we tap into the power of taking small steps which become more powerful steps anything is possible. Today I am sharing with you 3 simple mindset switches you can make to start living your best life. Enjoy with love, TORY xox Tory Archbold is an inspirational speaker who mentors entrepreneurs in Australia and the US. To find out more visit www.powerful-steps.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun, December 25, 2022
Today Tory chats with Alison Covington, Founder of Good360 who connects charities, schools and society’s most vulnerable with businesses willing to donate unsold or surplus goods, services and disaster recovery essentials. Her mission is to ensure the excess goods and services businesses produce every year flow to people in need rather than going to waste. The result is a Circle of Good that reduces need and waste in our communities at the same time so everyone benefits – from people to the planet. I trust this empowers you to think differently as we wrap up 2022 and step into 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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