Videos to Inspire and Motivate

Someone once called me stupid — and it turned out to be the best advice I ever got. Back in college, I passed the Foreign Service exam, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do… so I threw out the paperwork. Later that year, a grad school classmate said, “You seem really smart, but that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.” Then he said something that stuck with me: “Life’s about opening doors, not closing them.” He was right. I called and asked for new forms. A year later, that open door changed everything. You don’t have to have it all figured out — just keep opening doors. #CareerAdvice #LifeLessons #Opportunity #Leadership #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #DecisionMaking #Adaptability #OpenDoors #GrowthMindset

How do you keep moving when you don’t have a plan? For me, it’s the small grounding things — journaling, meditating, walking on the beach. That’s where I usually find a bit of clarity about what to do next. I want to know what works for you. Drop it in the comments or duet this — I’ll share a few responses in the next couple of days. #SelfTrust #Clarity #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #GroundedLiving #Authenticity #WingingIt #GrowthMindset

Here’s a secret: we’re all winging it. Every single one of us. Even the people who look like they’ve got it all figured out — they’re just doing their best with what they know today. None of us actually knows what’s coming next. So yes, make plans. But stay flexible. Adapt. Be kind to yourself when things don’t go exactly as expected — because they rarely do. We’re all just trying to figure it out. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress, perspective, and compassion — for yourself and everyone else who’s winging it too. #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfCompassion #Authenticity #LifeAdvice #Adaptability #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #Resilience #WingingIt

Most people wait for clarity before they act. But here’s the truth: clarity rarely comes first — it’s earned through movement. Waiting for clarity is often just fear in disguise. The antidote is momentum. Take one small step in a direction that feels possible. Observe what happens. Ask: Did that align with my values? Did it move me closer to who I’m becoming? Then adjust, and repeat. That’s the real process of clarity — experiment, reflect, refine. You don’t need the whole map, just the next signpost. So what’s one small step you can take today to test your direction? Share it below — your action might spark someone else’s. #ThoughtLeadership #Clarity #DecisionMaking #Leadership #GrowthMindset #SelfLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #Alignment #DirectionBeatsPerfection #ActionOverPerfection

Everyone wants to know your three-year plan. Your five-year plan. Your ten-year plan. But here’s the truth: the people who seem to have it all figured out usually don’t — and that pressure to have a plan might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In a world where AI is reshaping industries faster than we can predict, rigid plans make less sense than ever. What matters more is direction — a sense of alignment that guides your next step. So instead of asking, What’s my plan? ask, What feels true today? What direction feels more aligned than it did yesterday? Because direction beats perfection, every time. Take a minute to name your direction — even if it’s just one word — and share it below. Clarity grows when we speak it out loud. #ThoughtLeadership #CareerGrowth #AIandWork #PurposeDriven #DirectionBeatsPerfection #SelfLeadership #CareerAdvice #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Alignment

It used to be that young people said, “Don’t trust anyone over 30.” Recently on “The Interview” podcast, Brené Brown flipped that idea on its head: she said she doesn’t trust anyone who doesn’t feel unsettled right now. Feeling unsettled isn’t a flaw. It’s awareness. It’s a sign that you’re paying attention, questioning, and thinking critically about the world we’re in. The challenge now is what we do with that awareness. It starts with integrity — with asking yourself, Where am I in alignment with my core values, and where am I not? That’s how we begin to rebuild something better — from the inside out. Take a moment today to do that check-in. Then share what you’re noticing — in the comments or in your own post — because this conversation matters. #ThoughtLeadership #Integrity #BreneBrown #CriticalThinking #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ValuesDriven #SelfAwareness #Alignment #CollectiveChange

Stop! You don’t need your five-year plan to figure out where you’re going to go today. Stop waiting and procrastinating until everything is figured out. If you have a sense of direction, you can start taking one small step today. Need help finding your direction? DM me “DIRECTION”. #lifecoach #integrityandjoy #selfimprovement #direction #stuck #procrastinating #plan #smallsteps

Living with integrity unlocks the clarity and courage to really live life fully. This is a realization I have come to again and again and again. Then there’s the ripple effect that happens, and this impacts everyone around us - for the better. This is the change that I want to help more people experience. Right now! We can feel like we’re becoming the source of positive change. Learn what it feels like to live with integrity. Join us for our signature 8-week program, Aligned & Unshakable ™. Send me a DM to get started or go to IntegrityAndJoy.com to register. #IntegrityCoach #Unshakable #DailyInspiration #TransformationJourney #InspiredLiving #BoldAction #CreateTheLifeYouLove #Authenticity #EmotionalResilience #IntegrityAndJoy

Some recent reflections on these changing times. #IntegrityCoach #DailyInspiration #CoachingJourney #CommunitySupport #CommunityMatters #EmotionalResilience #BoldAction #LoveWins #InspiredLiving #InnerPeace #ChangeIsPossible #JoyfulLiving #IntegrityAndJoy

A key for real independence & thriving: knowing when you need help, where to get it, and how to put it to good use. It’s not about doing everything on your own. That’s a myth. Spread the word! #IntegrityAndJoy #DailyInspiration #MythBusting #CommunitySupport #GrowthMindset #InnerPeace #BoldAction #InspiredLiving #JoyfulLiving #CourageOverComfort #IntegrityCoach

The three parts of a transition. Part 1: Something ends Part 2: The limbo in-between Part 3: Something new begins People tend to rush through the limbo. It can be uncomfortable! However, the limbo can be turned into a gradual process of discovery💎 The limbo is a time where we get to make decisions, set intentions, and experience transformation. Want to walk through this process feeling clear and empowered? Check out my offerings at IntegrityAndJoy.com. Our 8-week program, Aligned and Unshakable™ is starting in October. We’d love to have you. #IntegrityCoach #CommunityMatters #CommunitySupport #Transitions #InspiredLiving #IntentionalLiving #BoldAction #GrowthMindset #AuthenticityMatters #Unshakable #InnerTransformation #IntegrityAndJoy

This is your sign. To start living the life you really want to. To start feeling happy and fulfilled. Join us in October for Aligned & Unshakable™ to finally change your life. We’ll see you there. (IntegrityAndJoy.com for more info.) #IntegrityCoach #DailyInspiration #CommunitySupport #Authenticity #JoyfulLiving #OvercomeObstacles #EmotionalResilience #Unshakable #SelfEmpowerment #InnerPeace #TransformationJourney #IntegrityAndJoy

A lot of people have been asking me “Steve, you mentioned something called the ‘Integrity and Joy Way’ but what is that? And how can it support me?” Like anything in life, we need frameworks. And the Integrity and Joy Way is the framework that I created to guide people through the process of transformation. We get really clear on what you care about, what your core values are, and what your beliefs are. When we have this clarity, we become unshakable. During this process, we get to draft a personal mission and vision statement. This is where the fun really begins as you start to recognize and feel your potential. It is so powerful! And I always like to come back to what’s foundational, what connects each and every one of us: that our true mission here is to be love, to be loving energy. We have our individual focuses and interests. This is key. Yet it’s important to distill it back to this one truth, of love. The more we remind ourselves of this, the more intentional we become in our relationships. After all, the quality of our relationships determines the satisfaction of our lives. So there you have it. If you want to learn more about The Integrity and Joy Way, or my upcoming 8-week course Aligned & Unshakable™, send me a message. And remember - we are here to be love! #IntegrityCoach #InspiredLiving #DailyInspiration #InnerTransformation #InnerAlignment #Empowerment #resilience #BoldAction #SelfAwareness #Breakthrough #IntegrityAndJoy #LoveWins

This is really important‼️ You’re the only one along for the whole ride. You - that’s it! 👈🏼 Everybody else comes in and out of our lives. So in the end, whose validation do you need? Who do you really need to make happy? Whose voice do you need to listen to? Yours. 👈🏼 Remember that. This is your life, your journey. Use your power well. Do no harm, and do a lot of good. That’s the life hack. So what now? Well, that’s what you get to discover. It’s the journey to uncovering HOW you’re going to do that.💥 If you’re wanting support in this (because we’re not meant to do this alone) send me a message. Whether it’s a brief conversation, signing up for our upcoming 8 week program, or exploring my free online series we can get clear on you next best step. Let’s do this. #IntegrityCoach #InspiredLiving #DailyInspiration #InnerTransformation #InnerAlignment #Empowerment #resilience #BoldAction #SelfAwareness #Breakthrough #IntegrityAndJoy

Forgiveness is a gift TO YOU. You may be thinking “Steve, that doesn’t make sense to me. What do you mean forgiveness is a gift TO ME?” I’m glad you asked. When we are unwilling to forgive - either ourselves or another - we are the ones carrying around resentment and anger. We are the ones experiencing these emotions and are consequently suffering. The other person is going about their day probably oblivious to how you’re feeling. Yet it’s YOU who is suffering. So when we move through the process of forgiveness, you let yourself off the hook for the resentment, anger, and other emotions. #IntegrityCoach #InspiredLiving #DailyInspiration #InnerTransformation #InnerAlignment #Empowerment #resilience #BoldAction #SelfAwareness #Breakthrough #IntegrityAndJoy #ForgivenessIsFreedom

Feeling adrift? Do this one thing. 👉🏼Write down 3 values that really matter to you. Identify one thing that you can do, right now, to bring yourself more into alignment with each of those values. This will bring you clarity around who you are, and who you’re trying to become. 🛶This gives you your canoe and your oar. Let me know how it goes. And if you haven’t heard, we’re launching Aligned & Unshakable this Fall. Spots are limited so send me a message or head on over to my website IntegrityAndJoy.com to register 🔗 #IntegrityCoach #IntentionalLiving #Empowerment #SelfAwareness #TranformationJourney #InnerAlignment #BoldAction #DailyInspiration #ChangeIsPossible #InnerPeace #InspiredLiving #CommunitySupport #CommunityMatters #IntegrityAndJoy

What are you waiting for? It’s time to start living the life you want to live, to be your best version of your authentic self. No more waiting. No more waiting for the fear to go away. No more waiting for the right time. The right time is now! That’s why there’s a live preview tonight at 7 PM on Zoom for Aligned & Unshakable, my new eight week program starting in early October. It will help you get clarity about your core values and beliefs, how you wanna show up in the world, how to change your inner voice from your worst critic to your biggest ally. Register now for tonight’s zoom here: https://www.integrityandjoy.com/registernow #lifecoach #integrityandjoy #selfimprovement #alignedandunshakable #authentic #change #stuck

Now is the moment to finally get unstuck. Now is the moment to start following your own map. Now is the moment to start living your best life. To be your authentic self. My new eight week program, Aligned & Unshakable, starts in early October and there’s a live preview tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7pm ET. Register here: https://www.integrityandjoy.com/registernow #stuck #lifecoach #aligned #selfimprovement #purpose #getunstuck

This will change your life. You’ve been hearing about my new program, Aligned & Unshakable™ but what does that actually mean? Here’s an analogy. 💭Imagine us as laptops or computers, and we need an operating system to run. It’s not the sexiest part of the laptop, but it’s crucial! Nothing works without it. The framework that I take people through is the Integrity And Joy Way. That’s the operating system. It’s what creates that foundation of your values, your purpose in life, what motivates you, what drives you, what really matters to you. If you can get this operating system installed and have integrity with it - consistency, doing your best - then that will allow you to then be able to run all of the other software. This would be our relationships, career, health, spirituality, fitness, you name it! Those things need the operating system. 💥So that leads us to Aligned & Unshakable™. That’s how you’ll feel and be at the end of it. This program is the installation of the operating system. Then you’re off to the races and really live the life you want to lead and be the person you want to be. This will change your life. Let’s talk about how. Send me a DM or put UNSHAKABLE in the comments. #IntegrityCoach #IntentionalLiving #Empowerment #SelfAwareness #TranformationJourney #InnerAlignment #BoldAction #DailyInspiration #ChangeIsPossible #InnerPeace #InspiredLiving #CommunitySupport #CommunityMatters #IntegrityAndJoy

Get out your calendar! This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, there’s a live preview of my new eight week program, Aligned & Unshakable™. you’ll learn something, you’ll think a little differently, and you’ll get excited about becoming aligned and unshakable. Go to https://www.integrityandjoy.com/registernow to sign up for the Zoom and mark your calendar! #aligned #lifecoach #integrityandjoy #selfimprovement #joy #stuck #adrift #purpose

We all need to have our ‘why. What is your why? My ‘why’ and the reason I became an Integrity Coach is… I believe that when people start living with integrity, who are aligned with their core values and beliefs, they feel a great sense of liberation. Living life in this ways gives us clarity and courage to live life FULLY, sometimes for the very first time. Not only that - but that integrity RIPPLES through families and communities and workplaces. That’s exciting to me because we need to have a movement of integrity in this society. And it begins right here with us. Will you join me on this journey of integrity? DM me or comment ‘UNSHAKABLE’ - let’s do this together. #IntegrityCoach #IntentionalLiving #Empowerment #SelfAwareness #TranformationJourney #InnerAlignment #BoldAction #DailyInspiration #ChangeIsPossible #InnerPeace #InspiredLiving #CommunitySupport #CommunityMatters #IntegrityAndJoy

Does this sound like you?👇🏼 💥 Ready to feel free from other people’s judgment 💥 Wanting to develop an empowering inner voice 💥 Desiring to gain clarity on who you are and who you’re becoming 💥 Excited to live by your core values and beliefs If you said YES, join us for our upcoming cohort of Aligned & Unshakable™ this Fall. Dm me ‘UNSHAKABLE’ to get more information and register. It’s time you make your inner critic your biggest ally. Let’s do this together. #IntegrityCoach #BoldAction #DailyInspiration #ChangeIsPossible #Empowerment #InspiredLiving #InnerPeace #InnerTransformation #InnerAlignment #CreateTheLifeYouLove #CommunitySupport #SelfAwareness #IntegrityAndJoy

Stop trying to get validation from other people. This is YOUR journey. #IntegrityCoach #BoldAction #DailyInspiration #ChangeIsPossible #Empowerment #InspiredLiving #InnerPeace #InnerTransformation #InnerAlignment #CreateTheLifeYouLove #SelfAwareness #IntegrityAndJoy

Are you noticing yourself judging or comparing? Here’s what to do. 1. Stop 2. Laugh and say “There I go again” 3. Hit the reset button Maybe do a short gratitude practice then move on with your day. Let me know how it goes. #IntegrityCoach #DailyInspiration #Authenticity #GrowthMindset #OvercomeObstacles #Breakthrough #Empowerment #InnerPeace #InspiredLiving #IntegrityAndJoy

The quality of our inner voice will impact the quality of our lives. Our thoughts are about the paradigms and mindset, the lenses from which we look through the world, the filters that our brains use to create our version of reality. Our thoughts create the boundaries around what is possible and what is not. If you’re wanting to feel aligned, unshakable, and the best version of your authentic self, then you need to get a handle on your inner voice. DM me ‘UNSHAKABLE’ to learn your next step in getting there. #IntegrityCoach #DailyInspiration #Authenticity #GrowthMindset #OvercomeObstacles #Breakthrough #Empowerment #InnerPeace #InspiredLiving #IntegrityAndJoy #EmotionalResilience #CommunitySupport #ChangeIsPossible

If we just cling to what’s familiar and the same, we stagnate. Some might say we even rot. We have to embrace change. It’s happening all of the time, and we can experience change as a means of growth. Are you wanting to bring meaning into the changes happening in your life? Dm me ‘FEAR’ or head to my website IntegrityAndJoy.com to explore Aligned & Unshakable™ - my new signature program that will support you with life changes. #IntegrityCoach #JoyfulLiving #IntentionalLiving #BoldAction #CreateTheLifeYouLove #InnerAlignment #Unshakable #SelfAwareness #AuthenticityMatters #InnerTransformation #Authenticity #courageovercomfort

Starting new chapters and new things in general can feel scary. Believe me, I’m in it right now. I’ve just created a new program Aligned & Unshakable™ And there are unknowns to this, like what will the people be like who step up and sign up? But there is one thing I do know: this program is going to change lives. That’s what I’m trying to help people with - navigating the newness, the unknown, and the fear that often accompanies change. We experience tremendous growth during these times, so we need to have the courage to pick up our fear and carry it with us into this new adventure. Join me for this transformative and life changing 8-week journey. Send me a DM to learn more, or head on over to IntegrityAndJoy.com to register. Spaces are limited. #IntegrityAndJoy #DailyInspiration #IntegrityCoach #SelfEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #GrowthMindset #CourageOverComfort #InnerTransformation #AuthenticityMatters #BoldAction #SelfAwareness #EmotionalResilience #Unshakable #InnerAlignment #IntentionalLiving #JoyfulLiving

In my twenties, I was golden in terms of my career. At the age of 22, I went into the Foreign Service as a U.S. Diplomat. But the other aspects of my life? 🤦🏼‍♂️Not so great. Managing my finances and my core relationships? I was a mess. I didn’t know how to do any of it. ❔️I didn’t know how to create healthy relationships. ❔️I had unhealthy attitudes and mindsets towards money. ❔️I made some colossal mistakes early on in life. If you’re in your twenties or early thirties and this resonates with you, let me know. If you’re not feeling prepared or are unsure how to navigate all of this, I’m here to support you. I’ve created a new program called Aligned and Unshakable™ and it’s the first step on figuring out who you are and who you’re trying to become. We’ll bring these aspects of your life into alignment💥 #IntegrityCoach #IntentionalLiving #SelfAwarenessJourney #TransformationJourney #PersonalGrowthJourney #EmpoweredLiving #InnerPeaceJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #EarlyTwenties #YoungAdult #Finances #Relationships #Unshakable #IntegrityAndJoy

“This is not the way I thought life was going to turn out... this is not what I imagined.” A lot of us have felt this way at various times. Often it’s because we’re going through some major transition. Whatever it is that causes us to take stock and say ‘this is not how I thought it would end up’ or ‘this is not the way I envisioned it playing out,’ we don’t have to feel this way for any longer. 💬 Send me a dm ‘UNSHAKABLE’ because I’ve created a new program that’s really designed for you - to help you get the clarity around who you are, who you’re trying to become, and your vision for moving forward. #IntegrityCoach #InspiredLiving #CommunityMatters #Empowerment #BoldAction #Authenticity #InnerPeace #Breakthrough #OvercomeObstacles #CreateTheLifeYouLove #IntegrityAndJoy #Unshakable

When we make choices, we shouldn’t make them out of fear. We also shouldn’t sit around, feeling stuck and adrift, waiting for the fear to go away. So what do we do? 1️⃣ We need to pick up our fear with courage, and carry it with us. 2️⃣ We can learn from the fear because it can teach us something. Fear doesn’t have to be an obstacle getting in the way. Does this resonate with you? 💬Send me the dm ‘FEAR’ Put something in the comments about: what fear has held you back from living life the way you wanted to live? You’re not alone in this. #IntegrityCoach #EmpowerYourself #CommunitySupport #CourageOverComfort #GrowthMindset #TransformationJourney #ConnectionMatters #Breakthrough #Empowerment #DailyInspiration #PersonalGrowthJourney #AuthenticityMatters #IntegrityAndJoy