In this podcast episode, Kymone Hinds interviews Seth Yelorda, a visionary leader and organizational development strategist. Seth shares his journey from pastoral ministry to consulting and his passion for lifelong learning. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and organizational strategies in achieving success. Seth discusses his transition from family therapy to the business side of ministry and how he applied his MBA knowledge to church administration. He also talks about the importance of vision clarity and his organization, Vision Clarity, which helps various organizations clarify their vision and develop effective leadership. Seth encourages listeners to take action, share their content online, and pursue an extraordinary life.

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Show Notes 

 00:00: Start

[00:04:07] Seth's Transition to Consulting 

Seth discusses his transition from pastoral ministry to consulting and how he discovered his passion for consulting.

 [00:06:22] Seth's Lifelong Learning Journey

Seth talks about his quest for constant learning and development, his interest in leadership and organizational development, and his motivation to stay knowledgeable.

[00:08:41]  Seth's Specialization in Leadership and Organizational Strategies 

Seth shares when he started leaning into leadership and organizational strategies as his area of specialty within pastoral ministry.

[00:08:57]  Enrollment in MFT program 

Seth discussed enrolling in a family therapy program but realized it wasn't the right fit for him.

 [00:09:56] Decision to pursue an MBA

 Seth explains his decision to pursue an MBA to specialize in organizational development and effectiveness.

 [00:11:05] Importance of culture in organizations

 Seth emphasizes the significance of a healthy culture in organizations and how it can impact the effectiveness of strategies and tools learned in an MBA program.

[00:18:13] The awakening to organizational inefficiencies 

Seth discusses his frustration with the lack of clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness in organizations and his realization that it is a problem that he wants to solve.

[00:19:19]  Starting Vision Clarity 

Seth introduces Vision Clarity, his organization that helps churches, nonprofits, schools, and businesses with leadership and organizational development.

[00:20:47] Finding a framework to solve the problem 

Seth talks about how he found a framework through an organization called The Patterson Company and how he invested in himself to learn and apply their methods.

[00:27:36]  The value of translating skills to the marketplace 

Seth discusses how his skills in leadership and organizational development are applicable to both churches and organizations in the marketplace.

[00:28:27] The power of putting content on YouTube 

Seth shares his experience of how his YouTube channel helped him gain clients and coaching engagements.

[00:32:19] The importance of clarity in personal and organizational success 

Seth emphasizes the significance of having a clear mission and purpose in order to make progress and achieve success in life and work.

[00:36:59] The desire for a compelling life 

People want to live a life with purpose and meaning, above mediocrity, and eliminate ambiguity.

 [00:40:26] The Extraordinary Life program

 Seth Yelorda introduces the nine-week group coaching cohort called Extraordinary Life, focusing on clarity, community, and confidence.

[00:42:52]  Joining the Extraordinary Life program 

Listeners are invited to visit visionclarity360.com/groupcoaching to learn more about the program and join the cohort.

[00:46:19] Seth's perspective on monetizing ministry 

Seth discusses the idea of adding value to the marketplace and how it relates to monetizing ministry.

[00:47:11] The reciprocal relationship between adding value and receiving value 

Seth explains that by helping people win in the kingdom, individuals can expect to receive support in various aspects of life.

 [00:47:24]  Conclusion and call to action

We conclude the podcast episode by emphasizing the importance of adding value to the marketplace and encouraging listeners to take action.