Christine chats with Joe O'Connor, an ex-military man and serial entrepreneur who has overcome immense adversity. After surviving being hit by a car at 14 and blown off a mountain at 37, breaking his neck both times, Joe was told he may never walk again. Yet he persevered through grit and mindset shifts, going on to run a marathon and start his own charity, Transformation for Veterans. Listen as Joe and Christine dive into the power of choice, clarity of communication, tools to move through hardship, leaving a legacy, and the importance of self-talk and believing you can achieve anything.

CHRISTINE & JOE DISCUSS

• The ability to choose our perception of past events allows us to reshape present realities
• Why speaking with clarity and checking for understanding builds trust in relationships
• How to access different modalities like a toolkit to aid healing and transformation
• That connected communication requires respecting diverse views while staying true to oneself
• Legacy building and why it involves having the heart and courage to carry on a mission over time
• That self-communication is key; staying determined despite naysayers and hardship
• How military training instils directness, honesty and accountability 
• Why the repetition of skills transforms them into natural abilities and facts
• The importance of mindset to drive achievement

BEST MOMENTS

"It doesn't matter how bad it gets ever if you just see beyond what you're actually in at the time, it always gets better."

"The only wrong decision is the decision you didn't make."

"You can't take away my self-respect. Ever."

"Together everyone's attitude matters."

"Have a good coach or mentor and, as Churchill says, never, ever give in."

ABOUT THE GUEST

https://joeteams.com/ 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veterans-to-success/id1697840767

ABOUT THE HOST

Christine teaches professionals how to communicate clearly and confidently in English using structure, stories and skilful speaking.

She specialises in English pronunciation, storytelling and brain-based, cross-cultural communication, using "Culture Active: The Lewis Model." Alongside private coaching, Christine designs workshops and Communication Collectives for small groups.

In the Connected Communication Club, she hosts a vault of public speaking and communication content and runs live monthly coaching calls.

Christine’s Neurocultural Communication™ concept focuses on the Spiral of Awareness: the Self, the Brain, Language and Culture. Her approach will make you laugh and think, while nurturing natural confidence and communication courage.

Communication Club: www.connectedcommunication.club 

Website: www.languagecouragecoaching.com 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/connected_communication 

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