In this podcast episode, Lindsay from Lindsay Simonds Consulting and Catherine Alonzo discuss storytelling tips for fundraising and inspiring individuals to support causes. They share their personal motivations and emphasize the importance of personal connection in motivating people to take action. They provide four tips: finding a personal mission, focusing on what's possible, being hopeful and inspiring, and making a direct and specific ask. They also provide an example of a social media post incorporating these tips. The episode concludes with them encouraging listeners to connect for further guidance. -- Lindsay Simonds: Website: lindsaysimondsconsulting.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaysimonds -- Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I'll share practical strategies and stories of transformation to help you make positive change in your business, personal life, and community. Here’s the link: catherinealonzo.com -- Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Tip 1: Make the person you're talking to the main character in the story 05:50 - Tip 2: Start with WHY the cause matters to you 10:18 - Tip 3: Focus on What's Possible Instead of What's Missing 12:05 - Tip 4: Make a Direct Ask 13:55 - Bonus Tip 15:15 - Outro

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Have you ever heard these myths about overcoming obstacles in your life? Myth #1: Success comes easily to those born with natural talent. Myth #2: You must have a specific degree or qualification to achieve your goals. Myth #3: It's too late to start over and make a change. I'll reveal the truth behind these myths in the final episode of season one and I'll go through the five biggest lessons I have learned from talking to the people I have interviewed. If you haven't listened to or watched all episodes, I highly encourage you to go through the video library on YouTube. → [youtube.com/@_CatherineAlonzo](https://www.youtube.com/@_CatherineAlonzo) — Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I'll share practical strategies and stories of transformation to help you make positive change in your business, personal life, and community. Here’s the link: ⁠catherinealonzo.com⁠ — Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Lesson 1 - Language Matters 06:50 - Lesson 2 - General Advice is True 11:00 - Lesson 3 - Core Values as a Tool 13:55 - Lesson 4 - Repetition Creates New Openings 17:40 - Lesson 5 - The Obstacle to the Task Becomes the Task 19:10 - Season 2 & Outro — Social Links: Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠youtube/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠] TikTok - ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/_catherinealonzo⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠facebook.com/catherinealonzo23⁠⁠

Do you yearn for the ability to navigate through missed expectations with ease and grace? Are you searching for a solution that will empower you to handle these situations confidently?

Look no further, as I have the key to unlocking your desired outcome. I will reveal a powerful strategy that will enable you to effectively respond to missed expectations and achieve a state of resilience and growth.

Get ready to discover the secret to harnessing your core values for a transformative approach to handling life's disappointments.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the power of core values and unlock your true potential in navigating missed expectations.
• Identify the core values that have been violated and gain insights into why they are essential for personal growth.
• Shift from frustration to action by harnessing the guidance provided by your core values in challenging situations.
• Use your core values as a compass to make confident decisions and choices that align with your true self.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

-Free Worksheet: catherinealonzo.com/resources -Newsletter: catherinealonzo.com -Forest Melton: EP3: open.spotify.com/episode/4lwVeL7kzFV1FOXlnjfL97?si=QmeYrcGLTOeYft7VKKyKJw Ep4: open.spotify.com/episode/1gQCpEACdffsyDauKqZ3Gw?si=8J6ODcfLQ-ufuBjTNboaUA

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:27 - Core Values and Missed Expectations

02:15 - Examples of Missed Expectations

03:40 - Giving and Receiving Core Values

05:07 - Applying the Method

05:57 - Outro

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