I help sales professionals and business owners create sales meetings in minutes by starting with the one thing that drives every result: mindset.
As a Mindset Coach, Business and Sales Consultant, and Owner of Lisa Thal Consulting, I partner with leaders and teams who want consistent growth, not one-time wins. I blend real-world sales strategy with practical mindset tools so sellers stay focused, confident and disciplined, even when business is noisy, competitive or uncertain.
I am the Author of Three Word Meetings and CEO of The Three Word Podcast, where I use simple three-word themes to shift thinking, spark better conversations and move people to action.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Episode 285
A morning run brings one word back to the surface: Believe. In this episode, I share why that word became more than inspiration in our home. It became a decision. Between my wife Olivia’s esophageal cancer journey and my mom’s Alzheimer’s dementia progression, belief stopped being an idea and started becoming a daily practice. I also share the moment I realized time was the real urgency, and why I chose to step away from a career I loved to build a life rhythm that made room for the people I love most.
What you’ll hear in this episode
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Why “Believe” is not decor, it is a decision
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How uncertainty can test your mind and your heart
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The difference between hope and action
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The phrase that changed my year: “Believe it to see it”
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A simple practice to move forward when the roadmap is not clear
Key message
Belief is not pretending. Belief is choosing. Belief is action before proof.
The “Believe” practice (takeaway)
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Name what you want in one sentence
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Name the fear underneath it
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Choose one proof step you can take in the next 24 hours
Examples of proof steps: one email, one conversation, one appointment, one calendar decision, one first draft.
Memorable lines (pull quotes)
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“That sign is not decor for us. It has been a decision.”
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“Belief became a crossroads.”
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“Sometimes the clarity comes after the courage.”
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“Time is not something you earn back later.”
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“Believe it to see it.”
Reflection prompts for the listener
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Where are you waiting for certainty before you move
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What would you choose if regret was not an option
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What is one proof step you can take in the next 24 hours
Suggested timestamps (edit after recording)
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00:00 The run and the word “Believe”
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01:00 Olivia’s diagnosis and the season of waiting
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02:30 My mom’s decline and the reality of time
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04:00 The crossroads and the decision to step away
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05:15 The Believe practice you can use today
Gentle disclaimer
This episode is personal storytelling and mindset encouragement, not medical advice.
Call to action
If this episode connects with you, share it with someone who is carrying a heavy season. And if you try the Believe practice, send me the one proof step you chose.
Connect with Lisa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathal/
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