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Sept. 7, 2023

Stop spinning your wheels, Solocast

This thought is about where we spend our energy. It compares focusing your energy on gaining affirmation with focusing your energy on having impact. There are a couple of questions at the end to help you examine where you are spending your energy. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are I...
Aug. 28, 2023

Its the Simple things

The simple things make the biggest difference, but they aint so easy. Eat nutritious food, sleep, and live your passion! Im batting .300 on this list. How bout you? Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Connect on all the other socials at: http://depthbuilder.bio.link
Aug. 25, 2023

Just be yourself??? What does that even mean

In this very first solo-cast Jesse vents about the generic advice we often hear "just be yourself" The pointers he shares on what to avoid in order to "be yourself" are quick take aways you can put into practice immediately. Youll also get some powerful questions to ask yourself to help you stay on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Co...
Aug. 21, 2023

Is your feedback Actionable?

Positive Feedback vs Actionable Feedback Have you ever asked for feedback and received: - keep doing what youre doing - youre doing fine - keep up the good work I have, and thats not really what Im looking for. Ive been able to observe tons of people giving #feedback and it seems we arent very skilled at giving or receiving feedback. I think its because meaningful feedback requires a degree of #vulnerability What do you think? Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of pr...
Aug. 17, 2023

Part 2: From 8-Year Apprentice to Superintendent: Lessons on Leadership with Ben Rymers

Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rhymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long apprenticeship to his current role as superintendent. Having been in the construction industry for 23 ye...
Aug. 14, 2023

What are you most scared of?

This Monday Morning Hug is pulled from one our Emotional Bungee Jumpers sessions. The take away is that when we put words to our fears and invite people in to our lives, them fears get smaller. You dont have to go it alone. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books For all other links an...
Aug. 10, 2023

From 8-Year Apprentice to Superintendent: Lessons on Leadership with Ben Rhymers, Part 1

Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rhymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long apprenticeship to his current role as superintendent. Having been in the construction industry for 23 ye...
Aug. 7, 2023

Vulnerability is better with friends

Courageous Leaders aint scared to build vulnerability. When leaders like us take intentional steps to build our skills together we have found that the vulnerability grows exponentially. Check out the Emotional Bungee Jumpers and begin building your vulnerability muscle. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www....
July 31, 2023

Be a make it happener

This thought is on complaining. More specifically its about redirecting the energy used to complain towards helping others. Have you ever thought to yourself "I really like talking to whats his name, his complaints are super valid" I choose to only complain about things that I am prepared to take action on. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise Yo...
July 28, 2023

Calibrating the Mechanism

This is a quick update of some adjustments that will be hitting the airwaves. You can expect a Monday Morning Hug every Monday and a medley of solo pods with our Host Jesse Hernandez and interviews with trades professionals. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books For all other links and resou...
June 8, 2023

From Banker to Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Business Owner with Gloria Marie Fuentes

Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real estate development company based in New York. Gloria details her journey of leaving her career in ba...
June 1, 2023

Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technologica...
May 30, 2023

Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technologica...
May 18, 2023

Part 2 Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles

Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management student, business owner, skilled trades advocate, public speaker, social media influencer, and author. From a trade-curious da...
May 11, 2023

This 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles

This 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management stu...
May 4, 2023

Part 2 From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi

The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition! Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise. What started as a c...
April 27, 2023

From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi Part 1

The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition! Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise. What started as a c...