Bert Oliva: Humanity First: Navigating Success, Growth, and Global Change

Press Forward and Neal

About Bert Oliva:

Bert Oliva is a world-renowned motivation and empowerment expert, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Bert is one of the premier resources for sales and business leadership. Some of his clients have included: HBO, Perry Ellis, HP, Marriott IVC, Trump Network, and many more. By studying four-dimensional concepts, physical, emotional, logical, and spiritual, Bert has been able to develop his basic and fundamental teaching programs into what is today known as HUMANOLOGY, the scientific study of Human Potential.

Bert speaks from a lifetime of accomplishments and first-hand experience. He brings real-world advice, carefully researched facts, memorable humor and powerful stories to the platform in order to shake up, wake up and motivate audiences in ways that produce lasting results.

Bert is well known for his “Breakthroughs.” Breakthroughs are feats such as walking barefoot on glass, eating fire, bending steel rebar with the throat and even lying on a bed of nails.

In this episode, Neal Conlon and Bert Oliva discuss:

• Their striking resemblance to each other, sharing similar beards and energetic personalities
• The importance of being authentic and sharing one's own life experiences for success
• The necessity of perseverance, the right mindset, and seeking guidance from multiple mentors
• Focusing on humanity and personal growth rather than choosing sides or dividing people
• The inspiring story of Dr. Daniel, a chiropractor diagnosed with terminal colon cancer who continues to create content to help others

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity and staying true to oneself are crucial for long-term success, as demonstrated by influential figures like Gary Vaynerchuk, who has been consistent in his approach since the beginning.
• A case study from Kenya shows that students who were taught soft skills such as resilience, empathy, and mindfulness were 30 times more successful in their businesses compared to those who were only taught hard skills like sales and marketing.
• Building a strong foundation based on personal experiences and authenticity is more important than chasing temporary fame or creating a facade that won't last.
• Planning for the end of life and having a death plan can help ensure that one's final days are spent according to their wishes.
• Military tactics in real-life situations differ from their portrayal in movies and television, emphasizing a more practical approach.

"And at the end of the day, just don't get lost in pitching someone else's message. Your message is important, your story is important, and that's what you need to be working on. You, not anyone else's message.” — Bert Oliva

Connect with Bert Oliva:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertoliva/

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/bertoliva

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD04dTdEKvOUEAgzyVmY-g

Connect with Neal:

Website- https://nealconlon.com/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamnealconlon

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/IamNealConlon/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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