This episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast features Michael Regan and Kathryn Pedersen welcoming executive coach Steph Saffer as their guest. Steph shares her unique background transitioning from being a licensed acupuncturist for 16 years to becoming an executive coach, drawing from her experience treating 40,000 patients who were high-performing leaders dealing with burnout and workplace challenges. She discusses key leadership lessons learned from her clinical practice, particularly how people's perspectives significantly impact their outcomes and the importance of taking responsibility for the energy they bring into situations. The conversation explores how Steph helps high-performing leaders close the gap between their external facade and internal authentic self, emphasizing that people rise to their highest beliefs about themselves and the value of getting feedback from trusted others to identify blind spots. Steph shares personal examples including her own journey of coming out as gay at age 30 and how coaching helped her understand the power of radical ownership in taking responsibility for all aspects of life.

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Michael and Kathryn discuss the current real estate market, emphasizing that despite negative headlines, it is actually a buyer's market with opportunities for savvy buyers. They highlight data showing an increase in price cuts, with 20.8% of listings having reduced prices in September, indicating a shift in seller psychology. Kathryn explains that sellers are more open to negotiations due to market fears and seasonal slowdowns, creating leverage for buyers. They advise buyers to consider strategies like lower offers, seller concessions, and inspection negotiations rather than fixating solely on interest rates. The conversation stresses the importance of agents and lenders working together to educate clients with clear, data-backed examples to counter fear-driven narratives. They warn against the cost of waiting, noting that market conditions can change quickly, and encourage buyers to be prepared to act on opportunities. The overall message is to seize the current market window, as it presents a rare chance for buyers to secure better deals.

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In this episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast, Michael Regan and Kathryn Pedersen interview Marcie Hines, a mortgage professional and founder of the nonprofit Caleb's Cause. Marcie shares her journey in the mortgage industry, starting in 2001 and evolving from working IN the business to working ON the business with the help of coaching and new networks. She discusses her passion for helping others, which was partly innate and partly inspired by her own experiences and the pain of missed opportunities. Marcie details the origins and evolution of Caleb's Cause, which began as a way to help children and pivoted to addressing the critical need for diapers, eventually shifting to a grant model to empower local organizations. She also speaks about her current focus on coaching and supporting other business owners and nonprofits, aiming to help them access resources and improve their infrastructure. The conversation concludes with Marcie envisioning the future growth and impact of Caleb's Cause over the next decade.

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