"The whole point of life is people, is other people, is the love that you have for other people. That love is what makes you strong. It's what makes your life worth living."

Real wealth in business and entrepreneurship doesn't come from possessions or revenue; it comes from people. When you build a company around love, gratitude, and relationships, everything else becomes a tool rather than the goal. "Love people, use things" becomes a strategy: clients are human beings, your team is family, and money is simply fuel to serve more lives.

Sitting in a house full of laughter, food, and hugs on Thanksgiving, I'm reminded that every real win in my life has people at the center of it. I feel deep gratitude for my partner, my kids, my clients, my team, and every entrepreneur who's trusted me to help grow their business and impact. Relationships are the real ROI.

If this lands for you, turn it into action. Stop stressing over stuff that breaks and start protecting the love in the room. Call someone you haven't spoken to and tell them what they mean to you. Build your business around serving people, not worshiping things.

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"When they see your face, look into your eyes, you're real and you're human and you're authentic, that's when trust happens."

Strong relationships form the backbone of every successful business. Growth becomes easier when you intentionally invest in the connections that matter, release the ones that drain your energy, and stay open to forming new relationships that bring purpose and momentum. Trust, consistency, and genuine human connection—not tactics—create the stability and opportunity that leaders rely on.

Alan McLaren, a veteran executive and relationship strategist, shares powerful insights on why intentional connection shapes long-term success. He explains how clarity, visibility, and authenticity help leaders expand their influence, strengthen their network, and build trust quickly and naturally. His approach to service-driven leadership reveals how meaningful conversations can spark new partnerships, deepen existing ones, and create opportunities that last. Everything culminates in the upcoming December 3 event, where Alan will help leaders use strategic connection to accelerate trust, authority, and growth.

Learn more & connect:

Register for the free Podcast Guesting for Leaders event here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcast-guesting-for-leaders-the-fast-track-to-trust-authority-growth-tickets-1969995450423

Alan McLaren is co-founder of STRATA Originals, working with CEOs and executives to build and refine authentic and impactful leadership brands.

https://strataoriginals.com/

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You can create your content and put it out there on social media yourself. You can create your own content by having a podcast."

You no longer need traditional media to spread your message. In today's world, your ideas, your consistency, and your voice are enough to create real influence. When you share content regularly, you build authority that reaches the people who need you.

"You are your own media" means taking control of your platform. Podcasting—and especially guesting—lets your message travel fast. Podcast listeners are engaged, curious, and ready to act, making each appearance a powerful growth tool.

The moment is wide open. No gatekeepers. No barriers. Your message is the channel. You are the media—use it boldly.

Email Nicky at nicky@ecircle.ca to learn more about the podcast guesting workshop happening on December 5th.

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.