Nelson Mandela: "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." For Dr. Mark Rittenberg, the founder of the University of California Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, his call of duty is a way of life, not just the name of a video game. His philosophy of bringing love and the power of human connection to leadership may be both inspiring and challenging. Throughout this conversation, he shares the importance and impact of intimacy, compassion, and commitment to others throughout his life. Highlights: • Don’t opt-out. Walk towards the gunfire • Moving from empathy to compassion • True leadership is love Connect with Dr. Mark Rittenberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rittenberg-bb90214/) #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Leadership #Connection #Love #Presence Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

William Sloane Coffin, Jr.: “Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without.” The shift continues in bringing meaning, depth, and increase the impact in organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion. Brittany Cole, as CEO of Career Thrivers, is definitely taking the lead. Using her coaching and facilitation skills, her mission is to support organizations in leveraging differences as a business imperative. Highlights: • Generational shift from assimilation to authenticity • Diversity and inclusion go beyond HR initiatives • How a leader might address his own challenges in driving inclusion Connect with Brittany Cole LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyncole/) Career Thrivers Website: https://www.careerthrivers.com/ Career Thrivers Podcast: https://www.careerthrivers.com/podcast Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerthrivers/ Email: info@careerthrivers.com Book: “Thrive Through it” A Guide for Redefining Resilience in Life and Business www.thrivethroughitbook.com #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Diversity #Inclusion #Human Resources #HR Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com.

Bob Goff: “We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose.” Not all gifts, talents, and opportunities look alike but they all have the same value in humanity. For Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, it is clear that her life has been led by her calling. We talk about the state of the world and how love can be as powerful a force as hate. Learn how to find the “soul” food that fulfills us by bringing peace and joy. Highlights: • The keys to understanding your calling and purpose • You are uniquely designed to fulfill your calling • We are all reflections of each other Connect with Dr. Froswa’ Booker – Drew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/froswabookerdrew/) Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Purpose #Soul #Calling #Leadership 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Charles F. Glassman: “Believing in negative thoughts is the single greatest obstruction to success.” Moving with purpose in life requires focus, intention, and optimism. Thierry Maxime Guillot, a senior vice president of operations for Hyatt Corporation, always knew he would have to chart his life path on his own. His drive influenced his hospitality career, his management of a cancer diagnosis, and his ability to thrive during a pandemic. Highlights: • Your body is the result of your mind • Spend time and energy on what you can control • Making the future more present Connect with Thierry Guillot (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thierry-m-guillot-5020ab5/) Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Leadership #Positivity #Cancer #Health #Marathon #Pandemic 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Thich Nhat Hanh: “In this food, I see clearly the presence of the entire universe supporting my existence.” How do we develop such deep intimacy with our bodies that we know when the body is ready to eat? According to Momo Nishimura, an expert in Zen eating, she notices when the body salivates as the signal that it’s ready. She shares her experiences from childhood, international travel, and the impact on her own eating habits. Highlights: • Releasing expectation increases the benefit • You are how you eat • What is the source of happiness [Book Momo] Online session for Individuals / corporates / conference or web seminar https://momo-n.com/ [Follow Momo on social media] -Instagram@zeneatingmomo - https://www.instagram.com/zeneatingmomo/ -FB@zeneatingmomo - https://www.facebook.com/zeneatingmomo/ [Audio Guide] -InsightTimer @Momo.zeneating - https://insighttimer.com/zeneatingmomo -Apple podcasts @Momo.zeneating - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/momo-zeneating/id1527320610?l=en -Spotify @Momo.zeneating - https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyJZhdXVwCNWDwr6JiLQc?si=Ty2TqH4WQ_GLzYKutn6PVg #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Mindfulness #Nutrition #Food #Zen Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Roald Dahl: “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Bringing her authentic self to every area of life has been a driving force for Amy Lynn Durham. She found herself only bringing a part of her gifts and talents to the workplace. Now, as an executive coach, she’s pulling out all the stops! Highlights: • Tapping into your intuition at work • How to balance the masculine and feminine • Using flying paper ritual to release and tarot cards to direct Connect with Amy Lynn Durham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydurhamexecutivecoaching/) Check out Amy’s Website: https://createmagicatwork.net/home #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Magic #Intuition #Tarot #Coaching Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Arianna Huffington: “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” A challenging relationship with his father gave Frank Smith some of the greatest lessons in dealing with life. Even though he loves to drive fast, Frank is far from reckless. For him, driving is a metaphor for building a strong and dynamic business culture. This view serves him as an entrepreneur and a family man. Highlights: • Living life with no regrets, no matter what Dad says • It’s weird not to be friends at work! • You have to be slow to go fast Connect with Frank: Websites: www.mosaicpersonnel.com and www.drivinghappinesatwork.com #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Working #Engagement #Culture #Career Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-smith-5b74795 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Socrates: “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” On the sweet island of Aruba, the pandemic has halted the tourism industry. The pandemic has not halted the can-do spirit of a budding entrepreneur and mother of three, Ivy Correa. She makes time for her family and is committed to finding new ways to fulfill her purpose. Highlights: • Choosing change versus being a victim of change • Connecting to a deeper purpose • How to use what you have to achieve the vision Connect with Ivy Correa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-correa/) Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Entrepreneur #Mompreneur #Aruba 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com

Pablo Picasso: “The first half of life is learning to be an adult- the second half is learning to be a child.” How do you pivot with grace and hope at the tender age of 60? Don “Gorgeous” Borges embarked on his second half of life with uncertainty, hope, and enthusiasm. This conversation gives us a peek into his journey through his career, his Hawaiian heritage, and his family. Highlights: • The soul’s search for authenticity • Exploring the “inner wilderness” and how to reclaim what is lost • Discovering what lies outside the template of life Connect with Don Borges at donborges@comcast.net Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes in your inbox, subscribe at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Heritage #Career #Life 💬 Let's connect 💬 - Website: http://www.valeriehope.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/i - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieVHope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope/ - Email: Timetocomealive.com@gmail.com