How to Build Real Connections That Lead to Success – with Jan Spence

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In this episode of Success Through Connections, I sit down with the remarkable Jan Spence—TEDx speaker, author, international consultant, and all-around powerhouse—to unpack a life story that’s anything but ordinary.

From being the face of a national jello campaign in the 1970s (true story!) to chasing down a dream that led her to play professional women's football, Jan’s journey is bold, gritty, and full of purpose. But it’s how she did it—by lifting others up along the way—that makes this conversation one you won't want to miss.

Here’s what we dive into:

• How a cooler of Gatorade and a few kind words led to the creation of "cheer leadership"
• Why the smallest connections often lead to the biggest breakthroughs
• Practical, neuroscience-backed strategies for goal setting you can start using TODAY
• How to face naysayers—including the loudest one: your own inner critic
• The real secret behind consistent growth and visibility in your personal and professional life

Jan reminds us that kindness isn't a weakness—it’s a strategy. Encouragement isn’t fluff—it’s fuel. And connection? It’s the very foundation of success.

So if you’ve ever doubted your path, felt intimidated walking into a room full of strangers, or wondered if you have what it takes to stand out in a crowded world…

This episode is your pep talk.

👉 Hit play, and let’s dive into a story that proves the most powerful form of leadership… is cheering others on.