104. Giving The Gift Of YOU: Serving Well On and Off Stage with Tonya & Tom Telesco

If you’ve been listening to Inside The Greenroom for a while now, you know that your co-host, Blair Bryant Nichols has experience both on and off the stage, along with helping many of your favorite speakers get on their dream stages. It’s safe to say that he knows what it takes to make a great speaker. Often, Blair gets asked, “What’s your biggest tip before I go on stage?”. No matter the industry, speaker, gender, age, etc., his answer remains the same every time. When you go on stage, you are giving a gift - the gift of YOU to the audience. This advice goes beyond your mindset... In today’s episode of Inside The Greenroom, we have a powerful couple who understand that giving themselves as a gift to the world is not just great advice, but the core belief they operate from. Join us as we talk with Tom and Tonya Telesco, the founders of Telesco Leadership Group, about their career journeys. From failing and learning the secrets of success to their first meeting and starting a whole new journey together.  Lifelong learning is what sets apart the ‘pretty good’ from the successful, and that is exactly the approach that Tom and Tonya take when it comes to your personal development. Tom discusses how he fought back against defeat and depression, realigned himself with the foundation of serving before leading, and how he uses this to help others find the message within themselves. You’ll learn why Tonya is so passionate about speakers and entrepreneurs pursuing their identities and purposes and how you can practically take steps to upgrade and expand your impact while also living the life of your dreams.  Hit play to hear this dynamic team will tell you just how important personal development is and why the world needs YOUR story and impact. To connect with Tom and Tonya or learn more about our resources, check out the links below!   More Of What’s Inside: Understanding the difference between success and significance How one event changed Tonya’s life Finding YOUR secrets for success How serving opens doors Realigning your intentions to create value for your audience Why you should be a life-long learner Finding the power of your story  Recognizing that defeat is not denial Following that tug of your heart to success Creating a system to get back up and try again And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Tom:  Website: https://www.thomastelesco.com/ and https://www.telescoleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomTelescoCoach Insta: https://www.instagram.com/telescocoach/ Connect with Tonya: Website: https://www.tonyatelesco.com/ and https://www.telescoleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyaleespence Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tonyatelesco/   Connect with Blair: [email protected]    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com [email protected] Email​: [email protected] Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com Influential Speakers in Tom & Tonya’s life:  Nick Vujicic   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:30 - Introducing Tom and Tonya 4:46 - Tonya’s career journey 7:04 - How Tom’s dream began 11:24 - The importance of personal development 14:33 - Being faithful with the small things 19:05 - How Tom and Tonya met 26:38 - The power of a good speaker 30:40 - Where to find Tonya and Tom   More About Tom and Tonya: “Tom and Tonya Telesco have a burning desire to inspire others to reach their fullest potential and live a life of impact and influence. They are the founders of Telesco Leadership Group which equips entrepreneurs and leaders in both the business and faith based arena. As keynote speakers, authors, and thought leaders, they are recognized for their expertise in both personal and leadership development. As members of the teaching faculty for John Maxwell’s Global Leadership Company, they have the opportunity to speak into the lives of 36,000+ members in 150+ countries worldwide.