From Idol to Influence: Leveraging Your Skills with Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips

WELCOME TO EPISODE 50!! In this week’s episode of the Return on Life podcast, host Randy Dyck is joined by not one, but two incredible guests: Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips. Known for his journey from American Idol to Broadway, Justin shares how he transitioned from being an entertainer to a coach. Kim, a master in helping people become celebrities in their own right, joins Justin to discuss their partnership and how they help entrepreneurs and thought leaders achieve their goals. Together, they dive into the concept of "return on life," sharing personal experiences and professional insights on how to achieve success beyond mere financial gain.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

• Transitioning Skills: Skills and experiences from one field can be successfully transferred to another. Justin’s transition from entertainment to coaching showcases the value of leveraging your unique background to bring fresh perspectives and insights into a new domain.
• Building Authority: Establishing yourself as an authority in your field involves showing up confidently and providing value consistently. This can open doors to speaking engagements and other opportunities that elevate your profile.
• Overcoming Fear: Public speaking and imposter syndrome are common fears, but they can be overcome by focusing on serving your audience and embracing vulnerability. Sharing your personal journey can build trust and connect deeply with others.

 

Timestamps:

 

[0:00] - Introduction to guests Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips.

[3:15] - Justin talks about his journey from American Idol to Broadway and beyond.

[6:45] - The concept of "return on life" and how it differs from return on investment.

[10:20] - Kim shares her parallel journey starting her first company as Justin was on American Idol.

[14:05] - How Justin and Kim met on Clubhouse and started their coaching business.

[17:30] - The importance of showing up as an authority in your field.

[21:10] - Overcoming the fear of public speaking and imposter syndrome.

[25:15] - The value of vulnerability and personal stories in building trust with your audience.

[29:30] - Speed round of fun, rapid-fire questions with Justin and Kim.

Notable Quotes:

 

"You never want your return on life to be one-dimensional. It’s about diversifying your experiences and successes across all areas of life." - Justin Guarini

"You have to put your mission in front of your ego. It's not about how people see you, but about the impact you can make with your message." - Kim Walsh Phillips

"By not doing the thing, by saying I'm too scared, you've already failed. Get curious about what it feels like to serve just one person." - Justin Guarini

Connect with Jason On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justinguarini/

 

Connect with Kim On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thekimwalshphillips/

Connect with Randy: Website https://www.randydyck.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randycdyck/

 

More ways to listen

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-on-life-podcast/id1693542807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UXsDNAUkD92BB7HFR6uNE