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"Pain is fuel you can use to grow and reach your goals"How do you turn pain into entrepreneurial opportunities? How do successful people see purpose in pain?"You will never ever be successful, until you allow your pain to push you from where you are to push you to where you need to be." - Eric ThomasTony R. Kitchens is a renowned life and business strategist, entrepreneur who has been helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals for over two decades. Born and raised in the United States, Tony developed an early interest in personal development and success principles, which eventually led him to pursue a career in coaching and consulting.Tony's journey as a life and business strategist began in the early 2000s when he started working with small business owners, helping them identify opportunities for growth. He quickly gained a reputation for his ability to simplify complex problems and provide practical solutions that yielded tangible results.Over the years, Tony has expanded his reach beyond small businesses and now works with individuals from all walks of life, including executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and artists. His approach is grounded in a deep understanding of human behavior, psychology, and motivation, and he employs a wide range of tools and techniques to help his clients achieve their goals.As a life and business strategist, Tony emphasizes the importance of clarity, focus, and action. He believes that success is also about taking consistent and purposeful steps towards your goals. He focuses on creating a customized plan that addresses his clients' unique needs and challenges. Apart from his work as a strategist, Tony is also a sought-after speaker and author. He has delivered keynote speeches and has authored the book “The Gift of Pain” - his memoir on personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship.Listen as Tony shares:- how to use pain as fuel for your goals- why a backup plan is holding you back- what if failure was not an option- what happens when you don't follow your dreams- why mentorship is essential for entrepreneurs- why you should always ask for help- if work/life balance a myth for entrepreneurs- the most important criteria for closing a sale- the power of empathy and trust in B2B relationships- transactional relationships and culture in business- how to overcome the biggest challenges in business- why travel is the best teacher and education- why having a strong 'WHY' is the key to success- a strong work ethic as an entrepreneurConnect with Tony:Website: https://www.tonyrkitchens.comBook Website: https://www.giftofpainbook.com/Additional Resources:"The Gift Of Pain" by Tony R. Kitchens"How To Inspire Others Through Visual Storytelling" w/ Jude CharlesConnect with me on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-entrepreneurs-turn-pain-into-greatness-w-tony-r/id1614151066?i=1000608598713Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zzfCSA23B2cQtmkINgA3oYouTube: https://youtu.be/X85jN9pjBBY

Do you love selling? Can your customers love being sold to?Some say helping others see and achieve what they didn't think was possible is the true definition of sales. If the focus is on the benefits, rather than the product itself - it becomes a different experience. Zac Garside is the CEO of Power Selling Pros and guest features on podcasts about customer service and presentation skills. Power Selling Pros coaches the best call handling teams in the home services industry. They offer regular coaching, in-person training, call monitoring, and certification for call handlers. Their one-on-one training process empowers call handlers with the confidence they need to wow more customers, book more calls and make business owners more money. Power Selling Pros has 5 tenets for turning your Customer Service Centre into a profit center. These include aligning your team around a common approach, create an accountability plan, feedback based on actual calls, set and achieve milestones and embrace the growth mindsetZac is also the Founder of The Storytelling Habit and hosts a podcast of the same name. He helps entrepreneurs share their unique origin story so customers feel understood when working with them. Zac helps his clients master the art of storytelling and communication. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business professionals, his program is your ticket to unlocking the power of your words and transforming your life.On this episode, Zac details his journey of becoming a CEO at age 27 and how in any career you can fall in love with sales by showing your customers you care.Listen as Zac shares:- the power of storytelling in sales- how to craft a compelling narrative that engages everyone- how to making buying from you a no-brainer- how love makes selling come naturally- how to trust and inspire when in leadership- the 8 essential principles of successful selling- how scripting hurts the customer experience- how to deliver the best customer experience- how customers make buying decisions- the right questions to ask when serving customers- finding the common thread in all your best life moments- how to craft your unique origin story- how to develop your hidden superpowers- what factors shape our beliefs, values and perceptions- how your view of life shapes your businessConnect with Zac:Website: https://www.zacgarside.comAdditional Resources:FREE resources on storytelling on the website"The Storytelling Habit" hosted by Zac Garside"Why Selling Is The Greatest Expression Of Love" by Jason Campbell "How To Inspire Through Storytelling" w/ Jude CharlesFeel free to reach out on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-fall-in-love-with-sales-w-zac-garside/id1614151066?i=1000608179829Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pmRtpidCjKwkm20bimiUvYouTube: https://youtu.be/PrcpZg3tUvc

The CDC has admitted to some mishandling of the covid-19 pandemic.How did world governments respond to the onset of the pandemic? What role did the United Nations play during this global crisis? What lessons have we learned from this pandemic to prepare for potential future ones? What is considered misinformation during times of global pandemics? Has public trust in world governments grown or diminished based on how the pandemic was handled? What have been your personal experiences when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic?Prativa Baral, Ph.D. is an epidemiologist and global health professional working to make our world more prepared against health emergencies and to promote global health equity through her research, advocacy and consultancy. She is the co-founder of Science Connect, a consultancy aimed to help bridge science communication gaps between academia and the rest of the world. Prativa is the host of Immunocity, a podcast released during the acute phase of the pandemic, to make sense of the changing science and circumstances. She is also a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar, a CIHR Foreign Doctoral Study Award holder, and a Johns Hopkins School of Public Health PhD candidate. Listen as Prativa takes us through her journey as the Canadian head delegate for the G7 Youth Summit in Germany in 2022, and the lone Canadian representative of the Global Shapers delegation at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in 2023.​Listen as Prativa shares:- the narrative pushed against immune boosting for covid-19- how the pandemic hurt public trust in Science- do vaccine mandates give us a choice or take away our civil liberties?- did the media create panic?- was fear mongering used to promote covid-19 vaccinations?- equitable access to vaccines- factors affecting covid-19 vaccine acceptance- lessons learned from covid-19 vaccine outcomes- discouraging the public from seeking alternatives to vaccines- minimum sample size for statistical significance- what is covid-19 misinformation?- the evolution of science during covid- how communities can advocate for themselves during pandemics- how to prepare for future pandemics...and so much more!Additional Resources:"COVID-19: Surviving A Pandemic" by J. Michael RyanConnect with Prativa:Website: https://www.prativabaral.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/tivabaralFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covid-19-mishandling-mistrust-and-misinformation-w/id1614151066?i=1000607517678Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BXsiNQajkLatHE3GITu9tYouTube: https://youtu.be/ZK_osB9dtT4

Are you using ALL the Laws of the Universe to your advantage? Some have wondered if the teachings of global phenomenon that is the movie 'The Secret' do work.Alex Quinn, is the CEO of Dream Warriors Coaching, PGI (Proctor Gallagher Institute) Consultant and former CPA at one of the Big 4 Accounting firms. She grew up around circumstances which gave her the idea that she was never enough, which led to her people pleasing. Alex's journey led her to discovering the teachings of one of the most prolific Human Potential experts in the world - Bob Proctor. He is one of the teachers of the movie, 'The Secret'.Led by the legendary Bob Proctor and his brilliant business partner Sandy Gallagher, the Proctor Gallagher Institute helps people get in touch with themselves—who they are, what they’re capable of and what they want in life. They offer events, programs and products—all based on decades of research, study and application—to elevate people’s thoughts and bring their genius to the surface.The Proctor Gallagher Institute is dedicated to waking the world up so more people can reach their potential and live the way they truly want to live – through shifting paradigms.In 1961, Bob Proctor started studying “Think and Grow Rich” and it transformed his life. Bob listened to Earl Nightingale’s condensed recording of the book thousands of times. Then, he worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Earl Nightingale at Nightingale-Conant from 1968 to 1973, before starting his own personal development company. On this episode, Alex shares how she felt she had to work harder than anyone else in order to constantly prove herself. This started from her schooling life all the way to her career. She details her self-discovery journey that became a necessity after missing a number of key life moments. Listen as Alex shares:- how people pleasing leads to burnout- the power of your subconscious mind- how to reprogram your subconscious mind to get what you want- how we assign meaning to our experiences- how perception is not reality- the downsides to playing it safe and why you should take more risks- more fundamental Laws of the Universe- how to use the Law of Vibration to your benefit- how a paradigm shift changes your life- how affirmations reprogram your subconscious mind- how to use the 12 Laws of the Universe to improve your life- how to turn a setback into an opportunity- how the past and future cause unhappiness and anxiety... and so much more!Connect with AlexWebsiteAdditional Resources:"You Were Born Rich" by Bob Proctor"Step-by-Step Visualizing, Manifesting And Gratitude" w/ John C. MorleyConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Are podcasts becoming the brands for new creators?Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and an Emmy Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients build and maintain the media platform they need to reach and sustain their goals. With over 25 years of experience, he and his team at VPE.TV have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture - even podcasts! As a television network exec at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and helped brands and business owners become hosts, stars, and producers of their own TV series.Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Tyrese Gibson, Lauren Conrad, Diane von Furstenberg, Rob Lowe, Danielle Fishel, Peter Thomas Roth, Kelly Osbourne, Kristin Cavallari, Nasir “Nas” Jones, Molly Sims, Vanessa Lachey, Susie Castillo, Damien Fahey, Quddus, Suchin Pak, Gideon Yago, Will.i.am, Hilary Duff among others.Corporate brands VPE: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, Inc. (vpetalent.com) has worked closely with include Macy’s, Samsung, Nikon, MLB, Peter Thomas Roth, June Jacobs Spa, Naturally Serious Skin, Kiehl’s, Hope Fragrances.I Have A Podcast with Vinnie Potestivo, a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives, can be found on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to yours. IHAP’s companion video series. I Have A Podcast on Television can be seen Thursdays on DirectTV, Distro TV, and Channel 285 on STIRR via bspoketv.Vinnie is also the Editor-in-Chief of ihaveapodcast.com, a Google News source that connects independent creators with opportunities to grow their careers and get discovered.Listen as Vinnie shares:- lessons from entertainment industry titans- his legacy from creating popular Reality TV shows- the Ownership Economy and empowering creators- how to turn a podcast into a TV show- the acronym 'WALTER' in entertainment- YouTube's influence on music and content creation- the origin of rss and its creation for audio files- how creative entrepreneurship creates better relationships- adding your podcast to blockchain for wider distribution - submitting your podcast to IMDB- how to protect your digital content and IP- how to stand out and be memorable...and so much more!Connect with Vinnie:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuqVHZH5TmtAWGX35Am8pQAdditional Resources:"Public Relations And Media Management" w/ Brian Scott GrossConnect with me on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-increase-brand-visibility-and-awareness-w/id1614151066?i=1000606450271Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nZTFqCYBsnD1ttTvKJpspYouTube: https://youtu.be/m2d_juDW8JI

What is challenging about being a middle level manager?Shauna Vassell, CEO & Founder of Koncaved Leadership and host of the Scale To Grow Podcast. She helps middle managers unlock their leadership potential and build better teams. Her clients come from a variety of industries, including financial services, advertising and marketing, gaming, government, manufacturing, construction, and not-for-profit.If you aspire for more in your career, want to be effective in your role as a leader, Shauna is here to guide you through your journey. She is on a mission to help you achieve the success you envision for yourself.As a former change practitioner, she knows that everyone's rate of change varies. Using proven frameworks, she designs solutions to help you level up and see results faster. Shauna also facilitates customized workshops for organizations based on their needs. She understands that leadership is so much more than just employee engagement.Managers, directors, and business owners work with her to build more confidence, define their leadership style, grow a cohesive team, improve their performance, and become more effective leaders. Her career spanning over 25 years in various industries is why she is able to understand exactly what her clients are experiencing and how best to help them navigate change and thrive in their roles.Shauna takes a very practical approach to career development. She focuses on finding and understanding blind spots and develop the skills and strategies to create key relationships, manage time efficiently, delegate effectively, and build and nurture a high-performing and motivated team.Listen as Shauna shares:- how middle managers face pressure from all sides- how middle managers have very little opportunity for advancement- why delegating effectively is crucial for middle managers- how middle managers can deal with constant change- effects of lack of clarity from top management- why self-awareness is crucial- how to understand yourself and your compass- Power vs Influence and how they impact leadership- the 3 core questions to ask at a performance review- the causes of conflict and how to address them- how to avoid the pitfalls of the Peter Principle- how to take control of your own career development- how to solidify your value piece in the organization- how active listening improves leadership skills, teamwork and collaboration- the benefits of clear and effective communication...and so much more!Connect with Shauna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunav/Website: https://www.koncaved.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/scale-to-grow/id1574974576Additional Resources:"Why Being A Middle Manager Is So Exhausting" - Harvard Business ReviewConnect with me:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-middle-management-is-the-hardest-job-w-shauna-vassell/id1614151066?i=1000606095858Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/272YsDKzX14oC17eot5OkCYouTube: https://youtu.be/htnUjwSNVhI

How can teams collaborate seamlessly in the hybrid work environment?Dave is a nationally recognized trainer, facilitator and speaker. He is the Founder and CEO of Oak and Reeds, which offers practical communication training to clients including Lyft, Nike, CBRE, the Kellogg School of Management and more. He is also an Executive Coach and specializes in soft skills.The Oak and Reeds team trains individuals and teams in the art of communication, collaboration and facilitation. The team provides practical business training in effective, affordable and fun formats. This they do by combining roven learning strategies with improv comedy techniques to help businesses across industries solve common organizational challenges in creative ways.Previously, Dave worked at AECOM Strategy Plus, where he developed workplace strategy, change management and virtual collaboration services for government, technology and university clients. He is also an accomplished improvisor. Along with his teammates, he won the National Collegiate Improv Tournament, has headlined shows and festivals across the country, and coached hundreds of people in the art of improvised comedy.Oak and Reeds works with clients to find innovative ways to develop practical communication, collaboration and speaking skills through the use of interactive (virtual) training. Like Aesop's fable about the Oak and the Reeds, they believe that modern organizational cultures must teach and actively practice advanced communication and collaboration skills to be flexible enough to survive and thrive through any storm.The training content includes: - Leading Teams Through Change- Manager Skills for Virtual Teams- Interview Skills- Virtual Communication Skills for High-Performing Teams- Storytelling for Influence- Custom Team-Building and Visioning WorkshopsOn this episode, Dave shares how he and his team provide training to improve virtual collaboration skills and overcome the challenges of working in distributed teams in virtual and hybrid environments.Listen as Dave shares:- the 'Yes And' improv rule and technique- the benefits of empathy in leadership- how to apply the 3 levels of listening- reading digital body language in virtual meetings- how to make Zoom meetings to be more collaborative- designing a high-level individual contributor career path- how to set expectations and goals for virtual meetings- virtual meeting etiquette and it needs to be communicated clearly- identifying the underlying symptoms of conflict- how to master public speaking in a virtual world- storytelling tips for virtual presentations- how to give effective, healthy feedback- quality team building activities- how leaders can encourage the advancement of bold ideas...and so much more!Connect with Dave:Website: https://www.oakandreeds.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oak-and-reeds/Email: [email protected] a Compelling Speaker:Use the code ROBERTA to get 20% offhttps://www.compellingspeaker.com/a/2147634219/QLj9VdCbConnect with me / FREE Consultation:Email: [email protected]://calendly.com/eloquent-speakers_club/meetings-consultations?month=2023-09Leave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-ways-to-empower-your-team-w-dave-collins/id1614151066?i=1000605340867Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1L2pRPxHG8UQJk5OAVLwF4YouTube: https://youtu.be/NN5pL9gjXEk

Why are so many engineers frustrated?How can you be happy engineer?Zach White is the founder and CEO of Oasis Of Courage (OACO), a fast growing company with unique and proven coaching programs exclusively for engineers. He also hosts The Happy Engineer Podcast, where listeners discover the steps to engineering success through expert interviews and Zach’s own transformational framework, the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint. The podcast helps engineers at all levels to achieve career success without suffering burnout.The Happy Engineer helps engineering leaders reach the next level without suffering burnout - because success without fulfillment is failure. You will discover how to redefine work/life balance and lead with purpose, while accelerating your next promotion. It's time for personal development before technical development, emotional intelligence (EQ) before IQ, and coaching to crush your comfort zone!Zach understands the engineering journey first hand, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. With over a decade of experience and top performance in a $20B organization, he is now a sought after Coach by engineering leaders around the world. As a growing entrepreneur, Zach is also a Partner at PermaVentures, a private equity investment group based in Southwest Michigan.On this episode, Zach takes us on his career journey as an engineer who did everything he thought was right, yet realized how unhappy he was. His mission on The Happy Engineer podcast is to help engineers who find themselves in similar shoes.Listen as Zach shares:- how to reach your potential at work- how engineering leaders can design a life they love - why you need to get out of your comfort zone- career success at any cost- how to get promoted as an engineer- how to build relationships with both internal and external customers- influencing others through relationships- bottom-up emotion regulation strategies- what psychological safety looks like in the workplace- how to improve your emotional intelligence skills- daily steps to improve your communication skills- companies who need good leadership- the courage of transformation- purpose as a catalyst for action, change and results- morning routines for happy engineers...and so much more!Connect with Zach:Website: https://oasisofcourage.com/happy-engineer-podcast/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-engineer-career-success-for-engineering/id1576582987Additional Resources:"How To Become A Software Engineer" w/ Bobby Dorlus"How To Become A Great Engineering Manager" w/ Jeremy DoranFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-skills-for-happy-engineers-w-zach-white/id1614151066?i=1000604962929Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sg3fvEcSOc4cMH44cNaocYouTube: https://youtu.be/hnjb936Nidg

How can a Virtual Assistant help a CEO?Do you have ways to improve process efficiency with automation? How does having a Virtual Assistant boost productivity? How can Virtual Assistants benefit start-up leaders? Samatha Cordero is the CEO of Auxo Business Services - a Virtual Administrative and Support business. Auxo Business Services harnesses the productivity of CEO’s and leadership teams to eliminate ineffective, scattered work and replace it with streamlined, results—driven action. They are a virtual administrative and operations support agency. They work with CEOs and managers of small and mid-sized teams to increase productivity, organization, and efficiency. By improving and documenting processes, automating CRMs and task management boards, and providing remote office management, we protect our clients' time so they can push their goals forward with fewer distractions.Auxo Business Services provides Virtual Assistants for Corporate Executives and for B2B Consultants. These are:⚡ Automated systems that harness productivity⚡ Process optimization for maximum efficiency⚡ Virtual Assistants that champion your successSamantha is a Lean Six Sigma specialist, which is a process improvement management technique and helps CEOs focus on strategic goals rather than menial tasks. When she learned about Lean Six Sigma, she sought a way to bring the technical expertise behind process management and the personal side of HR together to really harness team collaboration inefficient, solutions-minded ways. Her clients experience a little magical relief when Virtual Assistants handle their stressful to-do lists. Her teams get you from A to Z without sacrificing quality or creativity. Samantha and her team know that even top Titans need fresh eyes to harness efficiencies in their businesses. Her business services harness the productivity of CEO’s and leadership teams to eliminate ineffective, scattered work and replace it with streamlined, results—driven action. Auxo Virtual Assistants are trained to be process and solutions-oriented.Listen as Samantha shares:- automating systems to boost productivity- process atomization software and technology- building a more collaborative team- how to increase your self-awareness- Zero In / Zero Out process of limiting distractions- Chief of Staff vs Virtual Assistant responsibilities- essential qualities to maintain a successful support relationship- how to fully embrace and enjoy being a CEO- how to structure your business around family / life- how Virtual Assistants help with strategic goals- how a Virtual Assistant can help you maximize your revenue- how fractional assistance can support team productivity- efficient check-in meetings with your Virtual Assistant- what to look for when hiring a Virtual Assistant- how a Virtual Assistant can help you under pressure...and so much more!Connect with Samantha:WebsiteKindly subscribe to the podcast and leave a review.Feel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

What is your unique value proposition?Are you exhausted on the career treadmill to nowhere?Mary Lee Gannon, ACC, CAE is an award winning Mindful Leadership Strategist in the healthcare industry and president of StartingOverNow.com - a coaching and consulting firm that wakes you up from autopilot to position your unique Leadership Impact so that you can transform the world instead of just flying around it. She is the author of two books: Starting Over and Reinvent You – From Welfare to CEO.She is an International Coach Federation Certified Coach, a graduate of Duquesne University's Professional Coaching Program, a Certified Association Executive and an alumnus of the Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital Coaching in Medicine & Leadership Conference. She helps leaders be valued and advance quickly at the executive level without it costing them wellbeing.Mary Lee's personal turnaround came as a stay-at-home mother with 4 children under 7 who endured a divorce that took her from the country club life to public assistance from where she reinvented her life to support her family. She's been featured in Money Magazine, NPR, Yahoo.com, U.S. News and World Report, msn.com, Forbes.com, Huffington Post, CareerBuilder.com and many local newspapers, including her column in the Pittsburgh Business Times.Mary Lee helps you change what you don’t like about your career and life by helping you honestly assess where you are now, with all the outside factors (bureaucracy, corporate politics, personal agendas, posturing, drama) and internal factors (doubt, fear, anger, frustration, expectations, disappointment) and create a different outcome right away.On this episode, she shares how soft / transferable skills can be used to open all the necessary doors - from job interviews to your desired leadership position.Listen as Mary Lee shares:- the treadmill to nowhere- why focus on your strengths- how to become more pragmatic- why curious people have better relationships- how to create your sense of belonging- industry knowledge skills vs performance- powerful questions to ask the hiring manager- why listening is more important than speaking- why managers hate performance reviews- surviving vs thriving- why you are killing your executive presence- how to be 'executive material'- how to manage being 'overqualified'- how to innovate with a multi-generational workforce- how to lead through a crisis...and much more!Connect with Mary Lee:Website: https://www.maryleegannon.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681Additional Resources:"Reinvent You: From Welfare To CEO" by Mary Lee Gannon"How To Have Confidence And Achieve Excellence" w/ Elizabeth BatallaFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-you-dont-like-your-job-w-mary-lee-gannon/id1614151066?i=1000603923990Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JXzrqURjFmFiMRIceqNVpYouTube: https://youtu.be/L2mE2lE5tCY

Do you have the resources to resolve conflict and build trust? How do you resolve conflict with emotional intelligence? How do you navigate difficult conversations?Kristine Scott is a Conflict Resolution Specialist and the Chief Trainer at Seattle Conflict Resolution. She started volunteering in shelters where she used to work with young people. As a young white woman from a small town, she was not ready to run a meal program for young people without housing. There were constant fights, threats, and thefts. Kristine would either over or under-react (the aggressive authoritarian, or the spineless twit). Feeling powerless in the face of her own fight/flight/freeze reaction, she began watching how her clients handled conflict. These folks lived outside and dealt with real threats to their lives every day. Kristine learned that her threat assessor was lying to her. She was not differentiating between lethal and non-lethal situations. It required years for her to find a path where she was not reacting but responding compassionately.Kristine spent years improving her conflict response and training others. These monthly training sessions soon started drawing people from all over. She now operates Seattle Conflict Resolution full-time, after incorporating it in 2018.Kristin is now a nationally recognized trainer and internationally lauded speaker on conflict management. She helps others skip the mistakes she made. We are each capable of bringing our best selves into hard situations. She believes we cannot achieve excellence without equity. Whether training people in conflict response, innovating new programs, advocating for public policy, or leading teams, she centers those she serves. Do you ever have angry customers that your team can't handle? Kristine and her team will increase customer satisfaction while training your team on safely handling the most unruly people with confidence.On this episode, Kristine shares how her volunteer work introduced her to different conflict techniques and resources.Listen as Kristine shares:- how to create the ideal relationship outcome- deescalation techniques to help calm tense situations- the Fight-Flight-Freeze responses and perceived threats- how feeling disempowered as children affects our self-esteem- how unprocessed trauma is stored in the long-term memory- how to build trust in relationships and in business- the body and threat assessors and how to manage them- how our insecurities create conflict and contribute to hostility- the true definition of POWER when in conflict situations- why stress and exhaustion makes us choices based on implicit bias- the real cost of unresolved conflict in the workplace- conflict resolution strategies in the workplace and in person...and so much more!Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.seattleconflictresolution.com/Additional Resources:"How To Resolve Conflict In 90 Seconds" w/ Doug NollFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-conflict-resolution-techniques-and/id1614151066?i=1000602967009Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tq9SySKihNpF14EB7JrxVYouTube: https://youtu.be/H59IROU7xP8

Are you ready for what's next? Can you keep up with technology trends?Anthony Amunategui is the Founder of CDO Group, Inc which provides expanding, multi-unit commercial concepts with Construction Management and General Contracting solutions. He hosts the Future Factory Podcast, invents and grows smart businesses. Future Factory provides capital and business management services, including strategic planning, logistics, accounting, sales and marketing for health care, publishing, food services and beverage industries.Anthony started in college painting houses. He was discovered at a Discovery Zone by a Project Manager for his extreme efficiency and craftsmanship. That led to Chicago for a Junior Coordinator position. He got the job, was given a company credit card, and was paid to travel to places like Puerto Rico, California, and Hawaii and he was hooked! Their team also dramatically lessened the time to build these Discovery Zone playgrounds to just under 7 days! He took what he learned to Boston Chicken (known as the 'Boston Market'), Einstein Bagels, Au Bon Pain, and Panera Bread – and in all these cases, he did so well that he literally built himself out of a job. The CDO Group, Inc. was formed by a group of client-side development professionals to address the industry’s changing and often unpredictable development schedules. Their in-depth understanding of owner-side needs and expectations, combined with a relentless pursuit of process efficiency, has enabled them to create value for clients by allowing them to focus on their core operating business while they ensure that their development objectives are being professionally managed.Anthony has a genuine passion and love for construction, empowering people and new concepts.On this episode, he shares the lessons learned from his adventures with his family as featured on their upcoming Netflix series - Family Style!Listen as Anthony shares:- what it means to be an entrepreneur- why traveling is your best teacher- the impact that early motivational speakers had on his life- how to open your mind to endless possibilities- critical differences between great managers and great leaders- how fear might be disempowering you- the Conscious Leadership Triangle- the human-centered approach to leadership- how teams thrive with great leadership- why thought leadership is the next Revolution- the fusion of physical and digital worlds through tech- how to stay current with technological trends- how to stay up-to-date with technological changes...and so much more!Connect with Anthony:Website: https://www.futurefactory.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FutureFactoryPodcastAdditional Resources:"Should We Be Fearful of AI?" w/ Jim FrawleyFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-of-development-and-technology/id1614151066?i=1000602297620Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/11Ug08FtF0cyaUQf4vJ00cYouTube: https://youtu.be/BfFgzvFLiOY

Why are bad habits hard to break? Why do facts not change our minds? How does NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) enable us to make permanent changes?Brigitta, the owner and founder of The Hoeferle Group and creator of the 4-Dimensional Communication Diamond™ is known as the fasted-tracked female trainer and retired lead coach of the world’s largest self-development company. She was born and raised in Germany and resides in the U.S. with her two wonderfully independent daughters, and her husband, the renowned Culture Guy. Brigitta is an award winning founder of a German Language School and the Montessori School of Cleveland. As leading mentor, business coach and author, she is invited to speak on stages around the world. As the CEO & owner of the NLP Institute of Atlanta and as the #1 Lead Trainer of Codebreaker Technology, she gives full credit for her success to her unique communication and listening skills, her tenacity and her never-ending desire to take something from good to outrageously great. Today she is the co-owner of The NLP Center located in Atlanta, a certified and licensed trainer with BANKCODE™, and she has built coaching programs for large international organizations. Brigitta holds two degrees in marketing and social pedagogy and implements her knowledge with creativity and passion into her workshops, trainings and teachings. Because she is aware that all business problems are personal problems, she has very structured solutions as she teaches in an interactive and inclusive way (providing deeper and accelerated learning).Let Brigitta take your sale-ability to buy-ability, because everyone wants to buy or buy-in, and no-one wants to be sold to! she gives full credit for h. Brigitta has created Coaching Programs for large Corporations and conducts extensive trainings for Corporate and Government Organizations. Brigitta gave a TEDx Talk at TEDx Frankfurt, Germany titled, 'Listen to relate, not to respond.'Listen as Brigitta shares:- when does true learning begin in infants- understanding child development stages- signs of people who lack self-awareness and the problems it creates- why self-awareness is crucial in your communications- sources and causes of low self-worth and low self-esteem- passive aggressive behavior and people-pleasing patterns- how inward subconscious programming manifests outwards- how your physical world is a mirror of your inner world- why we relapse and return to old, bad habits- how neurological levels are a tool for achieving your goals- why emotional intelligence is important in leadership- the critical factors for successful behavioral change- the 'gift of silence' vs 'silent treatment'- choosing the familiar discomfort over the unknown...and so much more!Connect with Brigitta:WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeAdditional Resources:"How To Build Unshakeable Confidence" w/ Michele MolitorFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Is Africa being colonized by China? Why is China in Africa? What are the long-term effects of these Chinese loans to Africa? Why does South Africa remain China's most important relationship in Africa?Meet Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, Ph.D.! He is on a mission is to research, teach, and speak on (South) Africa's relations with China and academic diplomacy in the context of shifting global dynamics. He grew up in the beautiful country of South Africa. His research includes trans-regionalism, academic diplomacy, the Zulu language and its global growth. He is interested in the intersection of the Zulu language and AI (Artificial Intelligence). He is the creator of the ZULUNOMICS app, the first verb conjugator, translator, and mini-thesaurus developed by a native Zulu speaker. He co-edited Pan African Spaces: Essays in Black Transnationalism. He has authored many books including 502 ZULU VERBS and bestseller 251 ZULU VERBS, the first comprehensive conjugation references of their kind. Phiwokuhle is a Joint Lecturer at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He is a Co-Chair of the Howard University Chapter of the the United Nations-initiated He For She Campaign. It is a global initiative which combines the efforts of men and women in pursuing gender equality.. He holds a BA, MIAA, MA, and a PhD. He lives outside Washington DC with his wife and four children. He is fluent in English, isiZulu, French, Shona. When it comes to relations between Africa and China, Phiwokuhle specializes in:Quadrilinear Model for South Africa-China AnalysisInterplay of four most important Afro-Sino relationshipsUseful to scholars, policymakers and general analysts For comprehensive, multi-faceted analysis of relations Adaptable for analysis of other African countries' relations with ChinaPhiwokuhle teaches courses that include the Zulu language, South Africa's economic trends, China and Africa Development, amongst others!Listen as Phiwokuhle shares:- why China is learning Africa's languages- when China started the Institute For African Studies- the origin of the first Chinese-Zulu Dictionary- how African representatives carried China into the United Nations- which African languages to learn first- how the USA provides cultural competence- why Africa is lagging in copyrights, patents and intellectual property rights- the trade deals between China and Africa- accountable governance to solve Africa's problems- how African countries got trapped in IMF loans- China's economic statecraft...and so much more!Connect with Phiwokuhle:InstagramTwitterLinkedInAdditional Resources:"South Africa-China Relations" by Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, Ph.D. and his other publications!Feel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

How do you build confidence in public speaking?How do you become a confident public speaker?Mike Acker is a keynote speaker, author, TEDx Seattle coach, and executive and communication coach with over twenty years of experience in speaking, leadership development, and organizational management. Known for his authenticity, humor, and engaging presence, Mike specializes in fostering personal and organizational awareness, allowing clients to create their own personal growth track. His approach is earnest, informed, and holistic, leading to a more satisfying balance in work and life. His expertise in communications and leadership has attracted politicians, business entrepreneurs, educational leaders, and executive managers. As an executive & communication coach, bestselling author, and speaker he has helped over five hundred clients from companies and organizations like Microsoft, ADOBE, INOAPPS, Phusion Projects, AVER, UMASS, Dallas International School, IMF, and others. Together we work to develop confidence in their leadership and communication, in order to deliver incredible presentations to influence their audiences.Growing up in Mexico helped Mike gain confidence in a multicultural setting, as he overcame many challenges to learn leadership and fluency in Spanish. He moved to the United States for university and achieved high ranks in Debate Nationals against opponents from Stanford and Harvard, among other colleges. After graduation, his experience in speaking, organizational management, and leadership dynamics helped him provide insight and direction to clients from all walks of life. He is additionally certified by the John Maxwell team.Mike is the Chairman of the Board for an international non-profit, which lifts kids out of poverty in Senegal and Mexico.He also enjoys wake surfing, building Legos with his son Paxton, and going on dates with his wife Taylor. Listen as Mike shares:- what it felt like to have a speech impediment- 'practice vs proclivity' in becoming a phenomenal speaker- how identities are created through communication- the imagined fears of public speaking- the impact of the labels you put on yourself as a public speaker- why pausing is so important in public speaking- where you can practice public speaking- communication skills that are crucial to sales success- 'impressing' vs 'impacting' your audience- the relationship between leadership and communication skills- why businesses still can't nail effective communication ...and so much more!Connect with Mike:Website: https://www.mikeacker.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeackerdotcom/Additional Resources:'Speak With Confidence' by Mike Acker and all his other publications!"How To Build Confidence For Public Speaking" w/ Susanna LahteelaFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-become-a-confident-public-speaker-w-mike-acker/id1614151066?i=1000600579264Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rpCvSCF09VbrpqZprEYgYYouTube: https://youtu.be/nECp1LCs5yA

What life and leadership lessons can you learn from firefighters?Roderick Mitchell is a personal growth and teamwork expert. He created SuccessbyFire to equip individuals to achieve boundless success using the tactics of skilled firefighter teams. At SuccessbyFire training events, each participant learns to apply proven firefighting principles to harness their full potential. Conquer fears. Confront challenges. Embrace transformation. When contributors are able to perform at a higher level, teams are powered to excel.Through his SuccessbyFire trainings, presentations and keynotes, Roderick combines compelling stories with actionable takeaways to leave a lasting impression on audiences. SuccessbyFire energizes participants to take action.Roderick skillfully applies proven firefighter tactics to real life challenges to deliver transformative results. He guides participants through a step-by-step process to identify what’s holding them back from achieving their goals, equipping them with the tools they need to power through adversity.Roderick authored the book, "Fire, Fury, Faith: A Story of Success by Fire". It is a culmination of lessons learned for optimal success to benefit anyone looking to improve life's outlook. Through his years as a firefighter, and in hindsight of his difficult past, author Roderick K. Mitchell shares five proven principles of self-recovery from the fires that could be blazing in your personal and professional life, such as addictions, abuse and neglect, dysfunctional relationships, low self-esteem, and depression. It is a moving personal account of self rescue.On this episode, Roderick discusses how passionate he is about his own personal development, and the development of every interested mind and body. He specializes in personal development trainings created for both high schoolers through to the University level, and high achievers in business. His full day and multi day trainings have been effective in transforming the thinking and lives of the inspired, uninspired, the focused and the wayward.Listen as Roderick shares:- how his parents effectively taught him communication and soft skills- tips and strategies to learn and improve your communication skills- the firefighting acronym RECEO and how it applies to life- how to hold yourself accountable- how to be an active participant in your own rescue- how feeling unheard affects our self image- how your outer world is a reflection of your inner world- why it is important to connect with and heal your inner child- the qualities and soft skills that a firefighter needs to be successful- how teamwork in firefighting differs from office teamwork- things that make fire department leaders great...and so much more!Connect with Roderick:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] Resources:"Fire, Fury, faith: A Story Of Success By Fire" by Roderick MitchellKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

What is the theory of conscious leadership? What are the characteristics of conscious leadership? Jeffrey is a multiple international award winning thought leader and author on 21st Century Leadership Mindsets, Models and Methods. He is the recipient of the 2021 Innovator and Thought Leader of the Year from the International Business Awards for his work around Conscious Leadership in Action and the M3 Process for leadership and organizational transformation.Jeffrey offers powerful and transformative coaching, consulting and training programs based upon his award winning Amazon Best Selling book "Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century." He has 45 years of management experience; 40 of which have been as a serial entrepreneur, having built 2 multi-million dollar companies in the technology sector before becoming a leading consultant on the next evolution of leadership.Jeffrey believes that Conscious Leadership in Action is changing how leaders lead in the modern era. This collective of ground-breaking concepts represent decades of research, development, and proven implementation in real world environments. Using techniques that can help you to accelerate your ability to maximize both your own and your team’s talents and output.Jeffrey also spent 2 years as a partner in a 21st century think tank researching, developing and implementing the new leadership mindsets, models and methods required to succeed in the post-industrial Information and Innovation age. In addition, he has spent decades studying the lessons of the great spiritual teachers from many cultures, which he integrates into his work in ways that are both appropriate and highly practical in the business world. He is a student of consciousness, a Reiki master and is a stage 4 cancer "thriver". Listen as Jeffrey shares: - how a cancer diagnosis changed him for the better- what to do when facing challenges in business- conscious leadership in the 21st Century- the benefits of conscious leadership in an organization- how leaders can raise their consciousness levels- why conscious leaders are more effective- how conscious leadership uses emotional intelligence- how conscious leaders make decisions during challenging times- how to make decisions based on love, not fear- the kind of environment leaders ought to create- how leaders can adopt a version of the Hippocratic oath- the different tribes within the organization - the Conscious Leadership Methodology- conscious leadership and team management- how employee engagement impacts the bottom line- the SEAL method to build a collaborative team environment- how conscious leadership approaches conflict resolution...and so much more!Connect with Jeffrey: WebsiteYouTubeAdditional Resources:"Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century" by Jeffrey S. Deckman"Mindful Leadership" w/ Matt ThielemanConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Are you tired of throwing your resume into a black hole?Fatemah Mirza is a Certified Resume Master who has been helping job seekers with their resumes for the past 11 years. She owns CareerTuners which is a team of skilled professionals from various industries who specialize in providing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and much more career-related services to help ambitious people land their dream jobs and achieve career goals.CareerTuners started in 2010 and has evolved to supporting their clients with every step of their career journeys – from finding a career that they’re enthralled with to negotiating 5-digit salary raises. When not helping clients feel more in control of their careers, the CareerTuners team advises job seekers through their blog and free resources. To date, their resume cheat sheet has been downloaded by more than 150,000 smart professionals. They do all this by continually seeking input from our 3000+ recruiter friends.CareerTuners resumes have landed clients jobs at organizations like Google, the White House, Microsoft, PWC, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte. They are 1 of only 8 Certified Online Job Search and Reputation Management Specialists in the world and one of 15 Certified Executive Resume Masters. CareerTuners was also nominated by the Career Directors International for their Toast of the Resume Industry Awards.Fatemah's expertise is both broad and deep. It also includes coaching you on which career path would suit you best, redoing all the written components of your application, outsourcing all the job application monotony to her and her team.Most companies use tools, called Applicant Tracking Systems, to filter out resumes they don’t want to look at. Unfortunately, these tools aren’t that great and can get tripped up by simple things – like a resume using the wrong font or color.On this episode, Fatemah also shares how a professionally written resume beats ATS, slows down even the most impatient of screeners, wows interviewers, and helps you get paid more.Listen as Fatemah shares:- tips for succeeding during your Zoom interview- how to answer questions that most find challenging- ways to manage your hiring manager- how to stand out from other candidates- what makes a high impact resume- how to use resume keywords- how to use LinkedIn keywords- how to explain gaps in employment- how to address lack of work experience- how to demonstrate transferable skills from different industries- how to answer why we should invest in you- how to answer strength and weakness questions- how to overcome objections- when and how to negotiate salary...and so much more!Connect with Fatemah:Website: https://careertuners.comAdditional Resources:FREE resources on https://careertuners.com"Nail That Job Interview" w/ Carrie-Lyn HotsonConnect with me on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/common-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them-w/id1614151066?i=1000599399182Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cYikbnyeEyWYnkG7ggRkfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwXZB4UFFuc

How equipped are you to adapt to the new economy?Why is adapting such a crucial skill?Jim Frawley is the Founder of Bellwether, an executive development community, dedicated to helping both individuals and organizations build resiliency, adapt to change and thrive in rapidly-shifting contexts. He is an Executive Development Coach, TEDx Speaker and Host of the Bellwether Hub podcast - building a library of resources for teams and individuals to continually develop themselves.Jim is known for his authenticity, candor, and expertise in organizational success - everything from how leaders can maximize their impact to tips for navigating difficult conversations in the workplace. He recently started a webinar series titled "Not A Webinar: Candidate Executive Insights". With this new series, Jim is breaking the mold for traditional, one-dimensional networking and development, and inviting executives, leaders, and disruptors from all industries to join him on stage as they delve into various challenges of the new economy and the future of work in front of a live audience. Conversational, thought-provoking, provocative, gritty, and best of all… not another webinar.Jim has worked with clients in 8 countries and 39 states to date to create and implement change management, corporate training, and strategic planning programs, as well as organizational re-designs. His specialties include executive communications, self-efficacy and accountability, and preparing for change when we don’t know what change is coming. Jim is uniquely gifted in getting people to do things they didn’t think they could (as evidenced by convincing an Irish cousin to swim in the Hudson River).Jim authored "Adapting In Motion, Finding Your Place In The New Economy". The book is for those who want to evolve and stay relevant amid the change and who may feel lost on their corporate or entrepreneurial journey. It’s for those with untapped potential who want to define their journey, gain recognition, and feel value for their work, a feeling that Jim understands well.Listen as Jim shares:- how to focus inward during these fast changes- why we fear looking inward- reasons why we struggle with self-love- strategies to manage and master your inner dialogue- the art of asking the right questions- steps for adapting to change- The Butterfly Effect: how small changes over time equal big results- self-knowledge and learning about our 3 personas- how our 3 personas influence our decisions- how your personal identity affects your personal decisions- how to choose what to ignore- how to bring out the best in your employees - the difference between knowledge and wisdom...and so much more!Connect with Jim:WebsiteYouTubeAdditional Resources:"Adapting In Motion: Finding Your Place in the New Economy" by Jim Frawley"Should We Be Fearful Of AI?" w/ Jim Frawley"The ROI Of Executive Coaching" w/ Jim FrawleyFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Are you driving organic traffic to your website through SEO? Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers. He started in digital marketing in 2007 after graduating in Business Marketing from California State University of Long Beach. In his first job, he helped the company with SEO, email marketing campaigns, creating an affiliate program, optimizing paid ads on Google AdWords, setting up social media profiles, and web design. In 2008, Brandon realized that most businesses would need a website and someone to help market their website to bring in traffic that will, in turn, convert to clients. His friend built him a website in exchange for doing SEO for his insurance website. That got him ranked above government websites for all of his major keywords.SEO Optimizers is a digital marketing firm that ensures positive R.O.I. on all projects. They are a full service digital marketing agency, specializing in SEO, website design, keyword research, reputation management, social media marketing, press release, and paid advertising. They will ensure that your business’s visibility online drastically increases. by getting website traffic that converts into sales, leads, clients, etc. for your business.On this episode, Brandon you will learn digital marketing strategies to help your business get ranked at the top of Google by using SEO strategies and driving traffic to your website.Listen as Brandon shares:- reasons why a website is better than social media in business- what websites do that social media does not- the difference between Google Ads and social media ads- what determines that ads you see- your guide to the Google and social media algorithms- why your competitors rank higher than you- how to improve your Google keyword ranking- how to get Google to trust your website- how to title your YouTube videos- tips for success in social media ads- how to use Instagram and Twitter hashtags effectively- how to drive organic traffic to your website...and so much more!Connect with Brandon:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeAdditional Resources:"FREE SEO classes" Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating. Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Collabradabra! The magic of collaborative conversations!Peter Anthony is 'The Collaboration Guy'. He services include leadership coaching, collaborative teams and cultures, customer-centric growth strategies, presenting and pitching.In 2005 he started his consulting business from a laptop. Fortunately, two clients – Fairfax and Nestle – supported him then and remained clients for 10 years. The business boomed and over the next 15 years he pitched to clients in Australia, the Middle East, China and the US. He crafted his storytelling pitching method so he could teach it to others. Winning pitches kept his business growing. More recently he has developed NFP experience by working with Fred Hollows Foundation, International Justice Mission and UNICEF.Peter uses Lumina Spark to give you a better understanding of your personality and runs workshops with your team to get more influence with people through collaborative conversations and strategic storytelling. He applies his Collaborative Influence approach to deepen relationships and understand how people make decisions. His presentations are persuasive and engaging.There is a magic in a special type of collaborative conversation where both people are better off. Collabradabra will guide you step by step on your journey to becoming more collaborative, then you can achieve more for yourself and others. You could be just one conversation away from anything you want, getting an agreement to a huge customer proposal, getting engagement from colleagues you need to progress a strategic project, or even one conversation away from a key partner committing to achieving a vital outcome with you.Peter's book is titled 'Collabradabra' because there is magic in a special collaborative conversation that leaves both people better off. In this book, you will learn the six moments that matter to make the collaborative magic happen, and how to apply those moments to every conversation you have. The Collabradabra approach has been taught to thousands of people in 12 countries over twenty years.Listen as Peter shares:- how to build a collaborative culture- how collaboration leads to competitive advantages- why collaboration is better than competition- the more you sell, the less you will sell- why a collaborative culture leads to team success- collaboration and building life long customer relationships- positive outcomes from collaboration- what exactly a brand is- why the best leaders are collaborators- the 6 moments that matter in conversations- how to make conversations pro-social- why collaborative decision-making is the future...and so much more!Connect with Peter:WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeFacebookAdditional Resources:"Collabradabra - The Magic Of Collaborative Conversations" by Peter AnthonyConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

What are effective strategies for improving communication skills? How does improving these skills benefit you?Diana Robertson is an award-winning speaker, communication skills trainer, TEDx speaker & coach and founder of Skillsme Academy, one of the top virtual schools for developing soft skills in the UK. Having been a shy introvert herself, she has devoted her life to helping people unleash their potential with the power of communication skills. Diana delivers educational workshops and courses to small and large audiences globally in-person and virtually, since 2018 impacting over 10k people annually. She delivered her TEDx speech on developing communication skills at TEDxYouthBrookGreen in 2022. In her TEDx talk, she debunked the many myths woven around what it means to be an introvert in today’s working environments.Skillsme Academy is an online training academy that focuses on helping people develop outstanding communication skills to achieve more out of life, be it passing a job interview, acing the first date or successfully pitching for investment. It creates communication skills courses that help you tap into people's hearts, establish deep connections with people, get your ideas heard and have an impact on your listeners.On this episode, Diana shares her tremendous journey of how she had to make presentations while lacking the confidence to be on stage.Listen as Diana shares:- how to overcome the fear of public speaking- what to do when you are nervous to speak- important characteristics for effective communication- qualities that make a great leader- why soft skills development is important for leadership success- why great leadership starts with self-awareness- how to boost your leadership skills through self-awareness- why receiving feedback is important for a leader- different platforms for developing and improving communication skills- how to grow your confidence in speaking- how to trust yourself and confidently deliver your speech- how to think on your feet when speaking under pressure- how to boost your charisma through communication and soft skills- how to attract others' attention- how to speak so that others listen- how to create deep long-lasting connections...and so much more!Connect with Diana:Website: https://skillsme.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-robertson-skillsme/?originalSubdomain=ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillsmesoftskills/?hl=enFeel free to reach out on:Email: [email protected]://calendly.com/robertandlela/podcaster-beekonnected?month=2023-10Leave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/different-ways-to-improve-communication-skills-w-diana/id1614151066?i=1000597554233Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HSSEyYXgKtQNbriLkwhvZYouTube: https://youtu.be/wOw8zcENPIo

Is there an easier way to do things?Can systems bring you joy and help you love the work you do?Jonathan Stewart is the Founder of Simplicity Specialist and a Business Coach. He believes in creating systems that are enough for his clients to do the work they love. This way his clients can build a business that is a joy to run. He is on a mission to help frustrated fast-thinkers whose business cannot keep up with their brains. He is also the host of The Simplicity Specialist Podcast​There’s probably an easier way to do things, if you have the time to figure it out. But your attention is so taken up making sure things don’t fall through the cracks, patching up dodgy systems, and working so very hard to keep all the plates spinning that you just don’t have the capacity. So you turn to the dreadful world of “productivity hacks”. You look for systems that can support your business, and if you’re lucky, maybe, just maybe, find one that’s not more work than it’s worth.Jonathan has spent years as a Systems Specialist and Notion Certified Consultant talking to extremely smart, crazy-busy business owners who work really hard and find themselves hamstrung, often by the very productivity hacks and systems they themselves have put in place to make things smoother. The truth is 99% of people teaching productivity and building systems are talking about what works for them.Some may believe that you need to fit into your business and its infrastructure. However, Jonathan's philosophy is that our business should feel like a natural, seamless extension of your self. His life's work is about finding what works for you so you can do your best work. Know who you are and how you work and then creating the infrastructure to support that.On 'The Simplicity Specialist Podcast', Jonathan addresses listeners who find the normal advice on “just work in this way, and everything will be perfect” and you constantly get stuck in a cycle of trying to “fix your business” and no matter what you do it just doesn't feel quite right.Listen as Jonathan shares:- what is simplicity in the context of work- how do you practice simplicity in your business- how to know what is enough and what is more than enough- how to know what you really want in life- what 'mindfulness' means for each of us and why it is different for each person- the 'Gestalt Cycle of Experience' and what it means- how to become more self-aware- how to figure out what success means for you- the true meaning of 'productivity' and how to measure it- what 'work-life-balance' really means- 'working with' vs 'working against' yourself...and so much more!Connect with Jonathan:WebsiteInstagramPodcast: The Simplicity SpecialistAdditional Resources:"Jonathan's Link Tree"Kindly subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review.Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Why is willpower not enough to change behavior or heal trauma?How can you rewire yourself to amplify your success? Can hypnosis help boost confidence and self-esteem?Michele Molitor is a Hypnotherapist, Coach and Mind Detective who works with individuals helping them overcome Imposter Syndrome to increase their confidence & clarity, enhance their well-being & elevate career success with purpose. As the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing," Michele works with executives, entrepreneurs and high performing individuals bringing over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success.Michele's unique Rapid Rewiring™is an innovative and integrative healing approach that expertly combines a variety of science based modalities, positive psychology, spiritual and energetic principles to achieve long-lasting, mind, heart, and soul level transformation.Her clients dubbed her "The Mind Detective" because of her uncanny ability to help them remove the blocks created by anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and corporate PTSD. As a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy™ & HeartHealing™ practitioner, consultant, trainer, and writer.She has provided executive coaching, training, leadership development in a variety of industries verticals: Aviation, Public Utilities, Insurance, Law, Engineering, Education, Marketing, High Tech, Finance, and Real Estate in both the public and private sectors. On this episode, Michele details how it’s the subtle, yet intangible difference that shows in all you do, how you speak and the presence you carry as a leader.Listen as Michele shares:- how to succeed at overcoming anxiety- actionable steps to become unshakeable- remove the subconscious fears, blocks, & blind spots caused by imposter syndrome - how to discover, rewire and transform your life in 90 days- how to feed your brain, accelerate learning and enhance well-being- why the kind of change you want eludes you- how to upgrade your thinking- how the Fight, Flight, Freeze mechanism affects our choices- the effect of trauma on the nervous system- debunking myths about hypnotherapy- how to release trigger points- the 5 self-doubt archetypes- how to own your self-worth- the mind-body connection and its power- the blocks that create stress and anxiety- how to reduce stress and increase productivity...and so much more!Connect with Michele:Website: https://michelemolitor.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemolitor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidrewire/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicheleMolitorCoach/Additional Resources:"Breakthrough Healing" by Michele MolitorWebsite (FREE resources)Kindly subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review.Feel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nP0Ve1mArYListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RyeMxJ0fI0XBpUud9jZHDApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-unshakeable-confidence-w-michele-molitor/id1614151066?i=1000596903846

How do you climb the corporate ladder as an engineer?Limor is an Executive Coach for ambitious women in tech that want to get to the next level in their careers and achieve more through a result-oriented coaching process. Women she works with, say Limor enabled them to continuously tear down "ceilings" by challenging them to think bigger. She opened their eyes to a new way of contributing to their careers. She loves talking about career progression in the tech industry and how to build your brand.Limor grew up in a middle-class family as a very shy and introverted girl. When starting her career as a software engineer, she believed it was enough to be a good employee and that her manager and team would notice my work and promote her.That led to a slow career progression that left her frustrated and unhappy about her career. Limor's lowest career point was when her oldest daughter was two years old. She was so miserable in her career, yet wanted to expand her family. Eventually, she decided to put family first. It took her a year to have the courage to nominate herself for a manager position, and from that point on realized that she had to take the driver's seat in her career and push herself forward.Since becoming a manager, she moved countries, switched jobs, and advanced her career. Eventually she decided to become an Executive Coach and help others get these same results:- Negotiate and get what you deserve (salary and benefits)- Advance your career to executive roles- Figure out the right path for yourselfShe has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of Engineering at DigitalOcean. She knows firsthand what it is like being a woman in a male-dominated field. She has mentored women for over four years and created a mentorship program for women with PowerToFly. Limor also consults with companies and runs workshops with companies on various topics, such as:- Internal mentorship program training - Presentation Skills - How to build an engaging presentation utilizing Story Telling?- Leadership workshopsOn this episode, Limor uses her experience to reveal why women struggle with confidence at work, despite being qualified.Listen as Limor shares:- how to speak up when shut down at meetings- how to choose the right mentor for yourself- why public speaking is a necessity in this industry- the most important leadership skills- how to effectively network- LinkedIn etiquette and true relationship-building- why diverse workforces immensely benefit organizations- how to find your community and support group- how leaders can support women in tech- best practices for a business presentation...and so much more!Connect with Limor:WebsiteLinkedInPowerToFlyAdditional Resources:'Engineers as Leaders! Beyond Logic' - by Jesse L. Calloway, Ph.D.Kindly subscribe to the podcast channel and leave a rating and a review. Thanks :)Feel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

What are the benefits of Reiki?How does Reiki healing work? What happens in a typical Reiki session?Yolanda is a teacher of Energetic Alchemy, Intuitive Mentor and host of Reiki Radio podcast. She is also certified in Wellness Counseling, through Cornell University, using a blend of techniques to help clients and students achieve deeper connections with themselves. Her work facilitates new levels of self-awakening and reveals the dynamics of mind, body and energy. Yolanda’s methods have helped Reiki practitioners, globally, and she created an oracle deck for seekers and practitioners of energetic alchemy.Yolanda trained with internationally recognized Reiki Masters in the lineages of Usui Reiki Ryoho and Jikiden Reiki®. She also trained with shamans and healers of various modalities, increasing her intuitive abilities and exploration of transformative self-observation. Through the podcast, Reiki Radio, she shares tools to support your spiritual journey, including interviews with healers and authors who practice various techniques. Her classes include Usui Reiki Ryoho, all levels, in San Diego, as well as mentoring and intuitive awakening courses, online. Her group virtual classes, through The Alchemy Circle, are open to practitioners of all levels and lineages.Yoland started with meditation and Reiki, simultaneously, as a way to conquer stress. It worked! She was amazed by the way her life was changing, just by creating shifts within her energy and learning to calm her mind. Once she realized how much control she had of her own state of being, she wanted to learn more.On this episode, Yolanda explains why these tools and techniques are for anyone who seeks to understand who they are, why they are and their unlimited potential.Listen as Yolanda shares:- how to understand energetic communication- how to change your inner dialogue- what it means to be in the Flow of Life- how to start listening to your body- how we cause energy blocks in our bodies- how to practice self-compassion- what it means to 'push someone's buttons'- how to access 'spiritual gifts' and use them to serve your highest purpose- how to connect to your Life Force Energy- how the unseen and imagination are 'normal' aspects of reality- understanding your role as a 'healer'- how Reiki can acquaint you with your ego and Higher Self- all about it in Intuitive Mastery- how to access your higher state of consciousness- how all roads of energy work lead to YOU...and so much more!Connect with Yolanda:Website: https://www.theenergeticalchemist.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikiradio/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReikiRadioFeel free to reach out on:Email: [email protected] to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uZRTBz5KpdPhwFmWotjfzApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-reiki-and-how-does-it-work-w-yolanda-williams/id1614151066?i=1000596078852

Is life becoming more difficult?How do you cultivate resilience?Dubbed: “the luxury coach” by Elite Traveler, Keren Eldad is the founder of With Enthusiasm ™ coaching, a Certified Personal and Executive Coach (CPC, CEC), and an award winning Luxury Marketing expert. She has appeared on TV, Radio, and Podcasts, and has been featured in numerous articles, including on Bravo’s Personal Space, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. Her mission is to teach people to cultivate personal agency, a positive self-image, and a strong sense of purpose so they can thrive.As a business coach & speaker, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) is a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs who are at the top of their fields. Since 2016, she has helped her clients make significant breakthroughs in the profitable growth of their business. She has worked with top organizations including: J.P. Morgan, Christian Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC, Waypoint, Beyond Capital, YPO- and more.Keren’s work has been featured in numerous leading media outlets, including: The Harvard Business Review, CNBC, The Today Show, and in 2019, Goop named her one of the 11 life-changing coaches of the year. Her first Tedx talk, “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know,” has been viewed over 250,000 times, and her second, “Why You Should Pray for a Midlife Crisis,” debuted at TEDx Harker Heights in 2022. She holds gold-standard International Coaching Federation credentials (PCC) as well as advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem.Goop said this of Keren, "she has an uncanny ability to find what's holding you back and she gives you the tools to overcome it.Listen as Keren shares:- ways to bring joy, success and fulfillment into your life- finding a career that you love and gives you purpose- how to value yourself and treat yourself as such- powerful ways to show up for yourself daily- how to show up for your life when nothing is perfect- the 'Pause Principle' when faced with challenging situations- how to talk about uncomfortable topics- the difference between kindness and people-pleasing- the 2 top characteristics of a high-performing team- leadership lies that we need to stop believing- the true definition of perfectionism...and so much more!Connect with Keren:WebsiteInstagramAdditional Resources:"You Don't Know What You Don't Know" by Keren Eldad"How To Be Freed From Stuck" w/ Susie Hayes"How To Find Happiness Within Yourself" w/ Collette GeeConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

What exactly is a culturally-competent teacher? How can educators promote cultural competence and identity?Dr. Erica Glover is committed to working towards equity for marginalized groups. As a coach and leader, she has developed and supported innovative strategies to recruit and hire BIPOC candidates. Erica spent 15 years working with youth, as an administrator, basketball coach, and as an Intervention Specialist. She utilizes her non-profit, OKBNU, INC., to develop educational programs for local athletes, pre-service teachers, and in-service teachers working through Project-based learning activities centered on community development and advocacy. Erica's passion for learning is captured within her research, where she explored the adolescent and professional experiences of Black teachers--and how such experiences influenced the supports provided to students. She found that Black teachers become disrupters for their students, disrupting the interruptive negative and inequitable schooling experiences. Her research has led her to create Disrupter University, an educational consultant group that is focused on disrupting teacher socialization through intercultural coaching specific to culturally-responsive and sustaining teaching practices. This on-going approach to learning about self and others is structured so that youth and adults are able to learn from each other's experiences and perspectives.Erica has vast experience in utilizing data to create measurable goals for staff accountability while supporting staff in meeting professional and organizational goals.Listen as Erica shares:- why self-awareness is important in cultural competence- the importance of cultural self-awareness- how to handle a cultural mismatch between teachers and scholars- cultivating critical consciousness in the classroom- how we are socialized from birth- systemic influences educators need to understand about scholars- how mainstream media feeds perceptions of scholars to teachers- technology and cultural awareness in the classroom- building reciprocal relationships between business and people- how to create belonging in scholars- the benefits of being a culturally competent educator...and so much more!Connect with Erica:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-glover-ph-d-shrm-cp-b1a4bb33/Twitter: https://twitter.com/doc_egloverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eglover330/?hl=enAdditional Resources:'Centering Student Voice - A Guide For Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Educators And Culturally Responsive Classrooms' by Erica Glover, Ph.D.Connect with me on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultural-competence-in-educators-w-dr-erica-j-glover/id1614151066?i=1000595217989Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b3yOAD2e3O30al8hFJR8VYouTube: https://youtu.be/PGgErXkxOzM

"Talking is gold and silence is the beginning of all troubles" - Katja SchleicherKatja Schleicher knew already at an early stage that talking is gold and silence the beginning of all troubles. Words, what they mean, how they are perceived by an audience and how to implement change by using them properly, are her passion and business model. As a keynote speaker, trainer and coach, she heads IMPACT! Communication Coaching, a pan-European enterprise focusing on communication coaching, media & public speaking training & business storytelling. She gets managers, teams, women and men to talk, accelerates their communicative impact in keynotes, conversations and media interviews, and guides them through the (intercultural) communication shallows and misunderstandings.Known for her provocative style and her sense of humor on stage she looks deeper in our communication troubles – and is not afraid to talk about them. After her studies, she pursued an international career in PR, Advertising and Corporate Communications for Media & HiTech Companies.After 15 successful years in Corporate Communications for technology companies she started teaching & speaking on that subject. True European by heart, she has two passports and trains in three languages, in Europe and all over the rest of the world. She passionately enables effective & empathic communication with all the clients she works with. She speaks at conferences about communicative misunderstandings and how to initiate change through communication.Katja is a sought after EmCee and Moderator when it comes to Business Forums, Panel Discussions, Conferences & workshops, preferably in international and multicultural business environments. She brings together the essence of what has been said and bridges the key messages of the next speaker.On this episode, Katja explains how to tailor-make your communication style to get buy-in from different departments, based on how they communicate and receive messages.Listen as Katja shares:- how to prepare for a presentation effectively- important elements of an important and successful presentation- how to communicate the same message to different audiences- ways to anchor your messaging to keep your audience from drifting- the long-term benefits of understanding and connecting with your audience- how to tell the stories with data- how to create persuasive charts and graphs- the art of asking quality questions- tips on engaging in meaningful conversations- important interpersonal skills you need to be a successful leader- the benefits of inter-generational mentoring and cross-generational shadowing- the benefits self-awareness when it comes to your mental health- what 'true presence' and how to communicate with presence- the prerequisites to becoming an effective communicator...and so much more!Connect with Katja:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterTikTokConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Do longer hours mean more productive work?Zoe Fragou is an Organisational Psychologist, PhD candidate, Leadership Developer, Team-Building Expert, Culture Change Consultant and an Awarded Business Coach. The reason she chose organization psychology is because she loves working with international teams and introducing them to alternative, healthier ways to achieve excellence, while empowering mental health, diversity and equality at the same time.Zoe builds high-performance work cultures and enhance organizational effectiveness by delivering transformative solutions through leadership development and employee engagement. She improves organizational effectiveness by strategically aligning leadership programs, coaching & training, learning & development, and employee-engaging communications with company goals to deliver transformative change – all while measuring the effectiveness of solutions and iterating with data-driven strategy improvements. She designs team-building and bonding games, employee trainings, to-know-us-better activities and sensitivity interactive seminars in order to empower mental health, equality and diversity in the workspace. She also creates psychometric tools and performance evaluation systems to map corporate culture and add value in recruitment.Zoe has transformed organizational cultures and built thriving teams to increase productivity with a new organogram talent structure. She has also reduced employee burnout to improve company wellness through employee coaching & new benefit programs. She influenced senior-level decision-makers to adopt progressive, new hiring protocol through training & advising.Zoe is food lover and board game geek. She loves books, music, fashion and theater. A trusted advisor with a strong executive presence, she thrives while delivering transformative change as the key link between higher business strategy and talent management.Zoe's keynotes on leadership, culture, mental health and women’s leadership have been delivered to audiences around the world. On this episode, Zoe focuses on, among other insights, how hybrid work has changed the dynamic of measuring KPIs.Listen as Zoe shares:- how communication and workplace culture are related- how organization culture impacts communication in the workplace- how leaders can improve giving feedback- how leaders can drive performance- benefits reaped by companies who invest in their human capital- how to be more creative and innovative in the workplace- how to create meaningful productivity KPIs and productivity metrics- different countries and different cultures' approach to work-life balance- how leaders need to lead teams effectively in hybrid work environments- characteristics of an ideal work environment...and so much more!Connect with Zoe:WebsiteLinkedInAdditional Resources:"CEO Productivity Tips" w/ Samantha Cordero"KPIs For Employees In 2023"Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Are you searching for a Funny Motivational Speaker for your next conference? Look no further than Jan!Jan McInnis is a Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Comedy Writer and Master of Ceremonies. She specializes in comedy shows and humor keynotes for corporations, associations, and company events. Her act is clean and original, and it focuses on work, family and day-to-day life. She uses what she has learned as a comedian to help business leaders deal with change and enhance their communications, and does it all with high energy and lots of laughter. Jan’s ability to connect with audiences and deliver engaging content has made her a hit at thousands of events, leaving a trail of happy clients behind.With 20+ years of experience as a keynote speaker, comedian, comedy writer, and Master of Ceremonies, Jan has mastered the art of combining humor and practical advice to motivate and inspire audiences. Her value packed keynotes are chock-full of laughs and PRACTICAL tips that attendees can use immediately.Before becoming a highly sought-after business humorist, keynote speaker, and comedian, Jan spent 15 years as a marketing director. With seasoned experience in the 9 to 5 world under her belt, she has cornered the association and corporate convention market. She has keynoted at hundreds of conferences, employee retreats and banquets held by such groups as Anthem Blue-Cross, John Deere, the Federal Reserve Banks, Women in Insurance & Financial Services and the Mayo Clinic.In her latest book, 'Finding The Funny Fast', Jen steps you through the ways she writes humor fast for herself and her clients. Humor is the best way to make your communications memorable, connect with employees and coworkers immediately, keep people interested in what you have to say, sell a product or service and diffuse tense situations.On this episode, she talks about “finding the funny” in that rich source material, as well as drawing out the lessons from the day-to-day.Listen as Jan shares:- how to find the funny in change, diffuse tension and have those tough conversations- how to handle setbacks with humor and resilience- how to deliver a serious message through humor- how to find the funny in communications- how to prepare for a corporate comedy event- the influences of culture and attitudes towards humor- how to deliver humor on serious and sensitive topics- how to avoid topics that audiences are tired of hearing- the power of self-deprecating humor- how idioms add to your humor- why top leaders use humor in their leadership skills- a cultural difference guide to humor- how to find humor in being a nerd...and so much more!Connect with Jan:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookAdditional Resources:"Finding The Funny Fast: How To Create Quick Humor To Connect With Clients, Coworkers And Crowds" by Jan McInnisConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

How do you effectively train a hybrid work force?What are the best practices when it comes to hybrid meetings and trainings?Robert "Bob" Kienzle is the Senior Consultant at Knowmium and the Director at The Giving Speech. Robert has over 15 years of business and education training experience on all 7 continents. He works with Fortune 100 and global companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations designing and conducting communication programs for executives, management, and staff. He specializes in persuasive communication skills including presentation, negotiation, influence, business writing, career development, personal branding, storytelling, and virtual communication.With over 150 unique speaking presentations around the globe and multiple speech contest awards, Robert loves bringing his passion and knowledge to business and entertainment audiences. In both 2014 and 2015, he won the Toastmasters International Speech Contest in District 93 and competed in the World Championship of Public Speaking semifinals.Robert has a Masters of Arts in Communication, a Bachelors of Arts in Communication, and minors in Anthropology and Religious Studies from the University of Arkansas, USA. In 2005, he was a visiting scholar at both Cambridge and Oxford universities.In Asia, Robert is former faculty at Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea, and continues an associate professor role in their Graduate School of Business. He authored the book Hybrid Live Guide helping facilitators create and conduct interactive hybrid workshops. He also presented his work at global conferences including the Association for Talent Development International Conference & Expo (2022 & 2023) and Corporate Learning and Development Summit (2023).On this episode, he empowers leaders and organizations with all the necessary resources and tools to conduct hybrid meetings and trainings. The fact remains that hybrid will not be disappearing anytime soon. Listen as Robert shares:- developing and sustaining high-performance work teams- characteristic of high-performance teams- how to effectively lead and facilitate virtual / hybrid training sessions- how to measure the success of your hybrid work model- developing communication charters for a team- the importance of workplace training and development- how team trainings can have a lasting, long-term impact- how to prepare before, during and after hybrid trainings- how to be more creative in negotiations- how to sell without sounding 'salesy'- steps to building long-term relationships- how to effectively grow your network- how to persuade potential clients to do business with you...and so much more!Connect with Robert:Website: http://www.robertkienzle.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkienzle/?originalSubdomain=hkAdditional Resources:"Hybrid Live Guide" by Knowmium"Insight Fox" by Knowmium"How To Run An Effective Virtual Meeting" w/ Barbara CovarrubiasKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-run-hybrid-meetings-and-trainings-w-robert-kienzle/id1614151066?i=1000593181677Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MG9o2oiM2ExGaQWNeiSvwYouTube: https://youtu.be/CS1dPXOWiug

Why are you feeling stuck? How can you free yourself from stuck?Susie Hayes has been in private practice in Denver, Colorado, since 1982. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Education. Her B.A. is in Special Education. As a Registered Psychotherapist, she is a member of the International Board of Clinical Practitioners and The Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. She is a Certified Sex Therapist through the Colorado School for Family therapy. Susie is a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Business Coach. She holds two certifications in Hypnosis and is a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She also has several certifications in Energy Psychology, including Reiki, Theta Healing, and Resonance Alchemy.Susie developed and directed two counseling centers in Wheat Ridge and in Littleton. These centers provided counseling and educational services to individuals, couples, and families in our community. She developed and facilitated internships for students in two graduate programs. She also did marketing and community relations for the Mt. Airy Psychiatric Center – the first private, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital in Denver.Susie has served as Director of Social Services and consulted at several skilled care facilities in Denver, supporting residents, families, and staff in a challenging environment. As a former member of the National and Colorado Speakers Association, she is at home on the platform – offering insight, wisdom, humor, encouragement, inspiration, and education on a variety of topics.Susie has authored the award-winning book “FREED from Stuck! Dare to Cross the Bridge Beyond Grief, Trauma, and Self-Sabotage to Discover Lasting Change Now”. She has just released a companion workshop called, “FREED from Stuck! Level One Workbook”. In her book, she helps you stop getting even more stuck, frustrated, and discouraged. FREED from Stuck! provides the time-tested, practical, and effective 5-step F.R.E.E.D. Method, developed by Susie Hayes that has helped people from all walks of life.On this episode, Susie explains how you already possess the inner resources to create the life you desire and have a fresh perspective on life's challenges.Listen as Susie shares:- how expectations affect our happiness levels- how managing our expectations maximizes our happiness- how to discover your core values- the true meaning of 'authentic'- how to communicate hurt and anger healthily- steps to take when fearful and communicating those feelings- why we usually choose fear over love- how curiosity can improve our lives- how to change core beliefs in the subconscious mind- how to trust your inner guidance system- how practicing gratitude brings happiness and clarity...and so much more!Connect with Susie:Website: https://susiehayesnow.comAdditional Resource:"Freed From Stuck" by Susie Hayes"How To Overcome Challenges" w/ Keren EldadKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-freed-from-stuck-w-susie-hayes/id1614151066?i=1000592866319Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wJtyFgbQZuLq2RbwQ7SQCYouTube: https://youtu.be/gyYUzQ1TPhY

What do you need to be a highly effective public speaker? How can you build the confidence to a be a public speaker? Are public speakers born or made?Susanna Lahteela is here to answer all these questions.“I can, and I will.”This was Susannas answer when being told that she would not make it when she moved abroad and left her comfortable and steady life behind her at age 22. Susanna is a Public Speaking Coach, Motivational Speaker and Eastern European Champion of Public Speaking. She is a former Internal communications advisor for a Fortune 500 company.After living abroad, building her English to a near native level, Susanna realized the opportunities that public speaking could challenge her for. She then started the path to become a more professional speaker by joining Toastmasters. Her hands were sweaty and her heart was racing on her first meeting. It was adrenaline, fear and challenge.Susanna was hooked!In her first year competing, she became an Eastern European Champion. Immediately after she started mentoring people on how to deliver with more confidence. She quit her corporate job and decided that she would help others become the most inspirational speaker they can be.Susanna is coaching current and future leaders to unleash their true potential, by gaining respect through speaking with Confidence. She also coaches them how to enjoy speaking and gain respect and awareness from their audience. This will help build credibility in your professional life.Susanna's mission is to make you a confident speaker, powerful leader and create a drastic impact towards your success. Now as an entrepreneur, she is coaching individuals for whom speaking is a crucial aspect in their careers and has developed authentic and influential workshops.On this episode, Susanna shares 3 main tenets of her coaching, which include root your confidence, rule your audience and impress to applause.Listen as Susanna shares:- tips to have the confidence for public speaking- how to gain confidence if you are an introvert- the benefits of truly finding your voice- tips for rebuilding your confidence after being bullied- how to captivate the attention of your audience- storytelling tips to engage your audience- how to find your tribe- ways to create a sense of belonging and community- how to find the root causes of public speaking anxiety- tips for dealing with public speaking fears- how to enjoy public speaking no matter the platform- how to speak confidently on Zoom- the benefits of increasing your confidence- the benefits of increasing public speaking skills in an organization...and so much more!Connect with Susanna:Website: https://susannalahteela.coachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sussumariaa/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-lahteela/?originalSubdomain=czAdditional Resources:"How To Become A Confident Public Speaker" w/ Mike Acker"How To Become A Great Public Speaker" w/ Peter GeorgeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-confidence-for-public-speaking-w-susanna/id1614151066?i=1000592346183Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RPZPEiar0x6InJUSoxSf9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XkD9Ptt76Y

Is it possible to walk in someone else's shoes?Can you have empathy for someone from a different background?Micah J. Wonjoon Kessel is the I’m CEO of Empathable. They are making the world’s first ‘walk in the shoes’ iOS and Android app. He also founded Playground of Empathy, a 501C3 (‘the Educating Empathy Foundation) with a creative mission to educate, research and support empathic communities.For nearly 2 decades, Micah has designed empathic experiences applying research on the science of emotions. Pioneering behavioral design in the Netherlands, he advised on experiential concepts with organizations such as Google, Disney, Microsoft, and projects for flourishing across social divides with the Finnish and Swedish governments, and the Diabetes Fund.Micah believes ‘empathy’ is not nor ever could be, ‘our ability to understand how someone feels’. First, scientifically, we never know how someone feels. He applies this research which has created a facilitated experience and an app that is changing the paradigm of how we learn through experience, resulting in increasing empathy while decreasing bias and polarization on an organizational and national scale. Under his direction, Empathable’s core concept was pitched and became a winning recipient of the Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund Award in 2020, granted by their joint council of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The Empathable Experience has been shared with over 100 organizations, including the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, at the Black in Design Conference, and multiple Fortune 50 companies. He has presented his work at Harvard Medical School, the Society for Neuroscience and Creativity, The Boston Museum of Science, Darden School of Business, and was a 2019 Byron fellow.Empathable's flagship immersive learning program uses empathy to provide a proven way to boost team and client engagement, while heightening leadership and management connectivity.As a researcher, Micah also advises as in the design of social science interventions for various labs that study bias, emotions, and empathy, and have a scientist-practitioner partnership with the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, at UNC Chapel Hill.Listen as Micah shares:- the real meaning of empathy- the benefits and perils of listening to our emotions- how to celebrate each other's different experiences- the meaning of 'emotional belonging'- how to make radical change without changing the radicals- how to get buy-in when you are not aligned- the benefits and power of empathy- the different types of biases- race, gender, nationality and the conceptualization of fear- ways to stop labeling others...and so much more!Connect with Micah:Website: https://empathable.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-j-wonjoon-kessel-07723244/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathable/Connect with me on:Email: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jpmqutBoMlnyStQ5YoNl2Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-develop-empathy-w-micah-kessel/id1614151066?i=1000591673066YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Yk8pW0BSpI

How do you stand out?Forrest Tuff is a visionary leader and multi-award-winning professional dedicated to excellence and helping others to achieve the same. He finds avenues to engage the business community, citizens, and youth through his personal, entrepreneurial, and philanthropic endeavors.He is the Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning multimedia and branding agency whose clients range from small businesses and government agencies to film studios and Fortune 100 corporations such as Coca-Cola, 20th Century Studios, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Woodruff Arts Center.Recognized among Atlanta's Most Powerful Leaders, and the Top 100 Transformational Leaders by the John Maxwell Team, Forest is a Master Life Coach, Master Certified Motivational and Accredited Speaker. He delivers keynotes and training workshops throughout the US and abroad. He helps entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals, and speakers prepare for public presentations, business growth, and high-potential opportunities.Forrest is also an accomplished children's author and producer. He was a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award and trademarked the term Filmpreneur®. His portfolio includes commercials, documentaries, short and feature films, music videos, podcasts, and television shows.Forrest received a Leadership Certificate from BoardSource and is a 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement Business Coach, FBI Citizens Academy and United Way of Greater Atlanta VIP Alumnus, and former SCORE Business Mentor. He created a Pay It Forward program, which annually awards a grant to a nonprofit organization and is a recipient of the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and President's Call to Service Award.A Georgia native, Forrest is a devoted family man and former Division I athlete that was inducted into his college's Basketball Hall of Fame.Listen as Forrest shares:- how communication skills help in the growth of the organization- how to be an effective public speaker- how to prepare for speaking engagements- the 3 key elements of a successful personal brand- how to overcome imposter syndrome- the power of storytelling in public speaking- strategies to engage your audience- types of special occasion speeches- why owning a website is better than social media- the benefits of networking in public speaking...and so much more!Connect with Forrest:Website: https://www.forresttuff.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForrestTuffAdditional Resources:"How To Increase Brand Visibility And Awareness" w/ Vinnie PotestivoConnect with me on:Email: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rKfOXWv5ZVPlw1ykIk9CyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-as-a-speaker-w-forrest-tuff/id1614151066?i=1000591490365YouTube: https://youtu.be/8TxAe-Pg-uE

Are you constantly triggered by what happens around you?Do you sometimes feel powerless in your life?Carissa Karban is a Leadership Coach, DEI Consultant and Sr. Strategy Execution Consultant. Rather than focus solely on how you can delegate and lead through others, she specializes in guiding you inward to become the true leader of your own life first. It is impossible to fulfill your potential if you are guided by unconscious assumptions, biases, and limiting beliefs.Carissa's coaching style is grounded in radical candor, authenticity, and vulnerability. One of her superpowers is seeing your magic and power unmarred by the distorted lens through which you may be viewing yourself. She helps you see how exquisitely unique and powerful you are so you can take action toward what’s most important. A decade ago, Carissa went through a divorce, left a Ph.D program, and made a commitment to herself to never choose comfort over growth. She began viewing her life as an ongoing experiment. She came up with ideas and put them into action as quickly as possible. She believes that through experience, we collect data and learn if we’re on the right track. If she gets things wrong, she pivots as quickly as possible.Carissa works with motivated clients who have taken responsibility for their lives and creating what they desire. She helps leaders create fulfillment in their own lives so they can better serve in their organizations. In every cell of her body is the belief that all humans are capable of creating magnificent lives, but we need the knowledge, tools, resources, opportunities, and support to get there. The era of hierarchical command and control is ending, thankfully. We are now beginning to recognize the incredible value each person brings to a team, regardless of title, authority, or appearance. Carissa has spent the last decade researching leadership, practicing leadership, and helping leaders step away from scarcity & hustle into abundance & fulfillment. On this episode, she shares her passion for helping her clients turn their focus inward to heal from their past, overcome limitations, and step into being the greatest leader they can be, to master their career and maximize their positive impact. Listen as Carissa shares:- what factors shape our values and beliefs- techniques for clearing and letting go of limiting beliefs- how childhood taught us acceptance, belonging and love- how to choose growth over comfort- the crucial difference between 'fitting in' vs 'a sense of belonging'- steps to finding your life purpose and living into what you want- reacting to external factors and change that affects us- leadership myths debunked- essential leadership skills for the 4th The Industrial Revolution- how to promote collaboration among diverse teams- how great leaders lean into complexity through self-awareness- reasons positive affirmations aren't working for you- why we struggle to be vulnerable...and so much more!Connect with Carissa:Website: https://www.carissakarban.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissakarban/Additional Resources:"How To Heal Yourself" w/ Dr. Vic ManzoConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64yf8wtRmQvBK2zcJMO1fwApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-empower-yourself-w-carissa-karban/id1614151066?i=1000591107341YouTube: https://youtu.be/SzihsH1XfgM

Are you suffering from stress, anxiety and burnout? How powerful is meditation in dealing with stress and anxiety. How does meditation rewire your brain? How does meditation improve focus and productivity? Uncover the science behind mindfulness and how meditation can change your life.Tom Cronin is a World Class Meditation Expert. Through The Stillness Project, Tom hopes to inspire 1 billion people globally to meditate daily. He was a broker in finance for 26 years and most of his life had no idea what he was meant to do, what he was here for, or what his calling was. He was stressed, anxious, depressed, suffering from panic attacks and severe insomnia. Tom's work now is to help others find their passion and purpose. In just a few years he left finance and became a meditation teacher, transformation coach, speaker, author of 6 books, producer of the film The Portal, founder of the app The Portal, and a retreat host. Tom’s meditation retreats are rejuvenating experiences that use an ancient sequence of yoga, breathwork and meditation to upgrade your mind, and body.Tom is co-creator of The Portal, a unique film-book experience, and part of his commitment to helping people reduce stress and anxiety. It is an experiential documentary created as part of a bold, global vision to overcome the chronic levels of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. This film brings to life the stories of 6 people who overcame great adversity using stillness and mindfulness, inspiring the audience to follow in their footsteps and realise the unique potential that all humans have to change our world–from the inside out.Listen as Tom shares:- how creating a magnificent life starts now- how to attain clarity of purpose- how to awaken your inner leader and unlock your creativity- how to make a positive impact on people's lives- how to be fearless in the pursuit of your dreams- how to attract abundance in your life through meditation- how to live with health and vitality- how to deepen your relationships with others- how to be more spiritually aware- how to access a level deeper than the subconscious mind- how to prevent burnout- outcome-oriented fulfillment vs self-referred fulfillment- how meditation changes your body and brain chemistry- how transcendental meditation is the fastest way to a better world- how meditation creates harmony between your inner and outer worlds- how meditation increases team productivity- why society is becoming more egocentric and narcissistic- the physical effects of stress on our bodies and relationships- how to turn a crisis into an opportunity...and so much more!Connect with Tom:Website: https://tomcronin.comAdditional resources:'The Stillness Project' by Tom Cronin'The Portal' movie by Tom Cronin"How To Heal Yourself" w/ Dr. Vic ManzoConnect with me:Email: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16dAf2t8iTqFzA8d27uYfuApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transcendental-meditation-techniques-and-benefits-w/id1614151066?i=1000590870207YouTube: https://youtu.be/tJWsrAfuG7s

How do successful leaders create lasting legacies?Glenn Daniels II is the CEO & Founder of Touchstone Publishing. He helps Non-Profit leaders create a multi-generational legacy of excellence." He works with organizations to succeed in improving their Leaders to increase productivity in measurable ways. With a focus on Communication Skills, your company will reduce turnover, improve employee accountability and create a team that is highly productive, relieving stress on you. Glenn and his team create customized Leadership programs that are interactive, fun and promote real change. They use the Kirkpatrick Model to help demonstrate a level of continued learning for your organization.Glenn conducts on-site training and will continue the learning process for up to six months with online coaching and weekly homework to continue to sharpen the skills of your leaders. He provides measurable improvement with your Leadership Team.Glenn has been coaching for over 25 years and recognized that all training, especially those that teach soft skills must be measurable to show a positive ROI. He has 30+ years under his belt of helping set strategies to create effective changes from within. He uses storytelling to connect audiences with the skills and techniques that enable them to become great leaders rapidly. His clients are spread across various industries worldwide, including the U.S. He has also worked with some of the top names in the speaking industry and developed a fun and effective skills-and-technique-based style.Glenn is especially skilled at applying adult-learning theory to design, develop and deliver highly creative and engaging learning curriculum. His areas of expertise include the A.D.D.I.E. Model Methodology, Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Corporate Training, Public Speaking, Leadership Skills & Techniques, Quality Assurance and so many more. He spent 2 years as a highly successful corporate trainer within the health insurance and health services industries responsible for new/hire agent training and process improvement with Optum’s CSS division.Listen as Glenn shares:- how leaders can create a lasting leadership legacy- why developing leadership skills will benefit your life- the role of the US military in leadership development- what true collaboration really means- various podcast ideas and topics- tips to teach children about abundance and mindset- how to measure customer value- the importance of an Operating System in an organization- the difference between a football coach and a leader- how great leaders communicate effectively- how to create a lasting leadership legacy...and so much more!Connect with Glenn:WebsiteLinkedInAdditional Resources:"Leadership And Soft Skills" w/ Victoria Pelletier"How Successful Leaders Communicate Effectively" w/ Joel SilverstoneConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating and a review. Thanks :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Do you understand your contracts?Maria Lozano is a Music Business Consultant with 25 years of experience in the music industry. She currently works with Exploration in their Latin music department. In 1993, while awaiting her LSAT score, Maria was assigned to a 2-week temporary job at Sony Music Publishing. She stayed for 11 years, and rose to become the Director of Administration, where she oversaw licensing (mechanical, synchronization, karaoke, ringtone, print, and new media); registrations with PROs and the Library of Congress; and collection and distribution of royalties for the U.S. Latin, Latin American, and Iberian repertoires.In 2005, Maria moved on to Emusica Entertainment Group, owner of the famed Latin label, Fania. In 2009 she was referred by an industry colleague to teach music publishing to the manager of a major artist, Chayanne®. She was there until 2018, assisting with income tracking; drafting correspondence; licensing image and likeness; setting up a publishing company; negotiating a sub-publishing admin deal; signing songwriters; pre-selecting repertoire for recording; assisting in negotiating agreements with record producers, tour personnel, tour equipment vendors; liaising with his record label; managing time with legal counsel, and working closely with the trademark attorney to protect his mark from infringement.While working with Chayanne, Maria also assisted the office of famed Latin icon, Ricardo Arjona, with royalties, synchronization licensing, and their relationship with Sony/ATV.Maria broke out on her own in 2019 and founded MLO Music Business Adviser, where she provides consulting services to major artists, a record producer and label, indie bands, DJ’s, and others. She has developed a rapport with songwriters, artists, attorneys, managers, and other industry executives that today provide a source of referrals and clients for Exploration. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the City University of New York at Hunter College and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.Listen as Maria shares;- why so many platinum-selling musicians go broke- how to read the fine print in music industry contracts- how to find the right entertainment lawyer or music lawyer- how recording contracts work- how music royalties are calculated and paid- how to budget on an income that fluctuates- the new payment system for songwriters and musicians- how streaming services transformed the music industry- how artists can protect their intellectual property- how to understand music data analytics tools- how to ensure your contracts are protecting your interests...and so much more!Connect with Maria:Website: https://exploration.io/maria-lozano/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-lozano-1294805/Additional Resources:"How The Music Business Works" by ExplorationConnect with me on:Email: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating and a review. Leave a rating and a review on Apple and Spotify:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yrJ6C5yvJ1X7yvI6rjsNiApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-musicians-go-broke-w-maria-lozano/id1614151066?i=1000590396045YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Z_NVtEvUM

“The fear of speaking is natural to human beings.”Do you feel nervous every time you have to deliver a speech? Do you wish to become a master storyteller? If so, you're not alone. On this episode, Michael Davis, CEO & Founder of Speaking CPR, narrates his humiliating first-grade experience and how it led to his age-long fear of standing in front of a crowd. He also talks about how his failures at his past job helped him become a world-class speaking coach. From structuring your stories to connecting with your listeners, Michael discusses all the tips and tricks you need to take your public speaking game to the next level. Listen as he shares the secrets of great stories and how you can master the art of public speaking.Key Points and Time-Stamps:00:01:25 - Overcoming the fear of public speaking00:07:55 - The real cause behind your fear of public speaking 00:08:55 - What to tell yourself to rise above the fear of speaking?00:09:40 - Unveiling the mystique: Why audiences are in awe of you as a guest public speaker?00:11:20 - Why your lacking communication skills may limit your career progress00:11:55 - The best way to approach public speaking in this age of information glut00:13:30 - Where to look when presenting the main points of your speech. 00:15:20 - Why your story is compelling and newsworthy irrespective of what you think00:17:00 - Shaking up the status quo: What modern storytelling is missing and how to stand out00:17:35 - The right way to tell a story: Tips and tricks for making your message stick00:19:00 - The VAKS method: How to wow your audience with personal stories that resonate00:22:10 - Let your audience use their imagination: Why filling in the blanks is critical to engaging storytelling00:23:33 - The six emotions you need to evoke to resonate your story with your audience00:23: 51 - What lingers in the mind of your audience after your speech: How to make your speech unforgettable00:25:10 - Crafting the perfect story: techniques used by the widely successful storytellers of our world00:26:20 - The countless benefits of a failure and a lesson file...and much moreWhy you should listen to this podcast episode:Learn how to become a more confident and persuasive public speaker and storytellerDiscover practical and advanced storytelling techniquesGet insights from top storytellers on what people actually look for in a speechUnderstand how to connect with your audience and leave a lasting impressionAdditional Resources:"The Book on Storytelling" by Michael Davis"How To Be A Great Public Speaker" w/ Peter GeorgeGet In Touch With Michael Davis:WebsiteLinkedInGet In Touch With Me:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotify

How does hypnosis work?What are the myths surrounding hypnosis?Victoria M. Gallagher is a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher and Law of Attraction Expert, specializing in career and business success. She is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the law of attraction. For over 20 years she has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through effective meditative recordings and online courses.Victoria is also the founder of Hyptalk.com and HypnoCloud Apps. She specializes in creating professional Law of Attraction and Manifesting-Based Hypnosis Audios. These include uniquely written hypnotic scripts, ambient background music, and Victoria's mesmerizing voice. She creates effective self-help and meditative recordings, delivered through her online courses, audio programs, and live seminars. Victoria has been certified in Hypnotherapy since 1999 with her own company which evolved into Hyptalk.com by 2001. Hyptalk.com creates and sells an online brand of Hypnosis CD, Mp3s, DVDs, and ebooks. Since November 2003, she and her team have satisfied well over 30,000 customers worldwide. They plan to expand into physical retail stores; like Target, become more visible online, create availability of these programs to iTunes. They also created a corporate level NLP training course, which encompasses a variety of therapeutic modalities that sales people can use to increase their sales and relieve stress. Victoria also hosts The Power Of Your Mind Podcast, where you’ll Unleash the Power of Your Mind. On this platform, she shares 20 years of Wisdom and Techniques of Hypnotherapy, LOA, Visualization, NLP, Meditation, Personal Growth, Positive Affirmations and other Effective Methods to help you tap into the great Power which resides in your Mind and become your Best Self.On this episode, Victoria shares the benefits and impact that hypnosis can have on one's life.Listen as Victoria shares:- powerful ways to tap into your intuition- how to tap into the creative side of your brain- how our subconscious mind influences our conscious mind- how to reprogram your subconscious mind- the best time to reprogram your subconscious mind- reasons positive affirmations aren't working for you- ways to manage your runaway thoughts- the problem with LOA (Law Of Attraction)- why you are not manifesting even after doing affirmations- ways to raise your vibration- how to open the door to your creative genius- problem solving techniques and methods...and so much more!Connect with Victoria:WebsiteYouTubeAdditional Resources:"The 21-Day Manifestation Challenge" by Victoria Gallagher"How To Build Unshakeable Confidence" w/ Michele MolitorConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thanks :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

How do we use the art of storytelling in business? How do you craft a story for an effective presentation?Laura Lewis-Barr is an award-winning stop-motion filmmaker and educator. She is the CEO & Founder of Training 4 Breakthroughs. She focuses on animating fairy tales and mythic stories that explore personal and collective transformation. She is inspired by Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, and Michael Meade. Laura's films are made in her basement in Chicago. Her screening events are filled with heart and questions for the soul.Laura brings her unique background as an award-winning storyteller, certified emotional intelligence trainer, corporate instructor, and theatre director. Her executive presence coaching is based on decades of training actors. She utilizes storytelling and emotional intelligence research to help her workshop participants overcome public speaking anxiety. Her clients also learn to:• the science of storytelling to inspire others,• speaking without preparation• build on their unique styles,• explore voice, movement, gesture, inflection• build and enhance executive presence,• nonverbal speaking skills• best practices for using PowerPointLaura's client list includes Chase Bank, Thomson Reuters, Dow Chemical, AoL, Toyota, and many other large and small companies. She also practices the art of storytelling for theatre and film. Her film, "Cloistered Honey" was an official selection at the Red Dirt International and the Eugene Film Festival. Her plays are published and distributed through YouthPlays, Heartland Plays and Amazon. Listen to Laura as she shares:- examples of the structure of a story- how to craft a compelling story for your presentation- embracing terror and passion- tips to calm your nerves before speaking- how a story is a microbe not a microbe- the flow in your story- poetry and rhythm in storytelling- how to use storytelling in leadership- how effective storytelling boost productivity- the elements in every good data story...and so much more!Connect with Laura:Website: https://training4breakthroughs.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurallb/Additional Resources:'Improving Communication at Work' - Laura Lewis-Barr'Share Your Stories...' - Laura Lewis-Barr"Mastering The Art Of Public Speaking And Storytelling" w/ Michael Davis"How To Inspire Through Visual Storytelling" w/ Jude CharlesFeel free to reach out on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-storytelling-w-laura-lewis-barr/id1614151066?i=1000589596678Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qX3V22mSuZsKUImWllQoMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmxWKMug_I

Why do we react the way we do?Eric is the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing human communication consulting firms in the United States. He has a diverse set of experiences that includes helping NFL All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald pet a rhinoceros, doing barrel rolls in an F-16, and chatting with LL Cool J on the campus of Harvard University.Eric is the creator of the Principles of Human Understanding™, a leadership and communication methodology based in brain science and psychology. His unique style blends fact and emotion and finds ways to appeal to the analytical thinkers, the emotional feelers, and everyone in between. He also has a unique ability to communicate seemingly complex concepts in practical, easy-to-comprehend ways, aiding in self-awareness and knowledge retention.Eric has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, Forbes, the Like a Real Boss Podcast and has helped leaders and teams across the world see common problems from new and different perspectives. Eric works with Google Inc, the US Air Force, Los Angeles County, the City of St. Louis, MO, Phoenix Police Department and many more. He also runs a YouTube series of 2-minute executive lessons called The Walking Meeting. Eric has a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University and is a lifetime learner of human and organizational behavior. When not working or researching, you can find Eric and his wife Jamie racing on their road bikes, being cheered on by their three children.In his book, "The Cure For Stupidity", Eric details how being driven nuts by the people around you making common sense errors and irrational decisions, you don't have to waste time and energy dealing with stubborn, clueless, argumentative, defensive, or apathetic coworkers! Whether you work in the executive suite or on the front-line, this book will teach you how to cure the stupidity all around you.Listen to Eric as he shares:- why we react the way we do- the difference between reacting and responding- how to manage our emotional reactions- how to redirect an argument- intent vs impact in communication- what does 'significance' mean- benefits of effective collaboration in the workplace - busting leadership myths- the difference between learning and knowledge- the psychology of teamwork- why are divisions created- understanding bias and the brain- the illusion of certainty- radical curiosityConnect with Eric:Website: https://ericmbailey.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmbaileyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/EricMBailey/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_m_baileyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eric_m_baileyAdditional Resources:"The Cure for Stupidity" by Eric M. BaileyConnect with me on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rqIcKH2m2oJPmSrMtIMMBApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-science-of-effective-communication-w-eric/id1614151066?i=1000589227767YouTube:

What can we learn from fighter pilots regarding success and peak performance?Dominic 'Slice' Teich is a Fighter Pilot, Multiple Business Owner, Combat Veteran, Civilian & Military Instructor Pilot, Entrepreneur and 2-time Amazon #1 best selling Author. To fly a fighter jet, you need a PLAN, a COACH, and the right TRAINING. Living life in our hectic world requires all 3.Dominic brings his fighter pilot background and applies them to guide pilots, athletes, business owners, and students with afterburner techniques that American fighter pilots use to ensure mission completion. He applies these principles to his businesses to guide driven individuals looking to succeed, define their purpose and learn from fighter pilot guides that share their wisdom to the insider-circle. Since 2002, “Slice” has guided hundreds of students toward their goals. Dominic's blueprint is called Single Seat Mindset; an impactful group of 40+ fighter pilot guides with a combined experience of 700+ years. Proven formulas and life advice is shared to the insider circle community to ensure success and big goal achievement all while avoiding overwhelm, overload, and flameout. They dive deep into the productivity world to provide guidance through short, impactful steps.In his book, Single Seat Wisdom (Volume 2) is a collection of life advice, stories, tips and challenges from 20 more American fighter pilots. Written to guide and inspire the next generation of American heroes, Single Seat Wisdom is also an ideal read for business owners, entrepreneurs, athletes, coaches, and teams who want to become #1 in any category!In each chapter, you will read the exciting and emotional stories from the men and women who protect the United States and share afterburner life lessons for goal achievement, unique stories that provide strategies to avoid flaming out, when it's safe to ignore external barriers to your plan and a brand NEW way you can design an environment that ensures success.100% of the profits from this series are donated to the Anna Schindler Foundation (a children's cancer non-profit).Listen to Dominic as he shares:- apply fighter pilot strategies and lessons to all aspects of life- use fighter pilot wisdom to redefine your purpose- how fighter pilot principles can be applied to the real estate business- how to work with others to achieve your goals- the 'Hamster Wheel of Achievement' he fell into- lessons learned through pain- how to define your identity- developing the right perspective in life- pros and cons of individualism- being 'Free From' vs 'Free For'- daily habits that will change your life- the meaning of intentionality...and so much more!Connect with Dominic:WebsiteWebsiteAdditional Resources;"Single Seat Wisdom" by Dominic 'Slice' TeichFREE resources, including accessing the Insider-Circle.Feel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Is networking about handing out business cards?Merrill Charette is the CEO of SHIPSHAPE & MIDA.PRO. As a thought leader in the marine industry, he has dedicated his career to driving progress and promoting adaptability, sustainability, and economic freedom. He has achieved this through his work as a maritime consultant and podcast producer.Merrill believes that every generation faces its own unique challenges and struggles, and our greatest challenge will be bringing people together and fostering understanding and cooperation. He is known for his drive, enthusiasm, reliability, and excellent communication skills. He is able to connect with people from all walks of life and always looks for ways to bring people together and create positive change.Throughout his career, Merrill has been recognized for his ability to communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds. Strong, clear communication is key to building trust and achieving success, and he always strives to communicate in a clear and concise manner. In his roles as a thought leader and leader within the marine industry, Merrill is committed to driving progress and making a positive impact.Merrill is also host of The Shipshape Podcast which was created to create awareness about the opportunities in the recreational boating sector. During the broadcasts, the hosts interview guests who have earned the respect of the boating world with their accomplishments be they skilled sea captains, young oceanic experts, seasoned liveaboards, knowledgeable service professionals or veteran leaders of marine trade. The podcast is one of the leading downloads in its segment.The reason Merrill started the podcast is because many of his friends, who also happen to be boat owners, would ask us probing questions about what the boating lifestyle has to offer and how one could develop their confidence and skill set to get some nautical miles under their belt. This podcast addresses exactly those questions. They have had Robert Perry, Jeanne Socrates, Tulles Endless Summer, Nigel Calder and many other voyagers who have sailed around the world.On this episode, Merrill explains why so many do not network effectively and his experiences and observations as he attends numerous networking events throughout the years.Listen as Merrill shares:- the networking mistakes that people make- signs that you are networking all wrong- how to approach people at a networking event- how to start a conversation at a networking event- great questions to ask at a networking event- how to make people remember you- how to stay in control of a conversation- how to develop good networking skills- networking tips to help you thrive- LinkedIn networking tips and strategies- how to build long-term relationships- how hiking the Appalachian Trail shapes your character...and so much more!Connect with Merrill:WebsitePodcastAdditional Resources:"The Power Of Networking" w/ Zmia BertaudConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast for notifications on future episodes.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

Are you suffering from stress, anxiety and burnout? Do you go through the anxiety, depression and burnout cycle? Are all these are caused by hard work or other external circumstances? How does your gut affect your mental health, energy levels and overall health?Maja Miller is the Founder of Maja Miller Wellness, a metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic practitioner who helps busy professionals understand the root cause of their health symptoms through the use of clinical labs and create tailored protocols to reverse them. Most of her clients are busy women who optimize their healthy without losing their sanity through crazy workouts. So many attribute their stress, anxiety and burnouts to inaccurate sources and Maja is here to change the narrative.Maja cares that people are safe, seen and heard. She does that by building brands that empower entrepreneurs and innovators to feel the best they've ever felt in their bodies. When that happens they're able to connect to and achieve their deeper purpose. Her work is not about following cookie cutter advice. She has been featured on Forbes and the Austin Business Journal. Maja believes that your metabolism is as unique as your fingerprint. This means that whatever you do to get healthy has to be tailored specifically to you. All the years that you spent grinding have wreaked havoc on your body. How you feel is limiting your work, relationships & peak performance! Change takes work, but you can work smarter, not harder. She is here to help you do the right things, in the right order at the right time so that you have the energy you need to slay your day!Known as the Health Detective, Maja runs clinical labs to figure out the root cause of all your health symptoms. Then use those results to tailor a personalized power plan to reverse your symptoms once & for all!On this episode, Maja explains the causes of not having enough energy, belly fat, insomnia, anxiety, digestion issues and yo-yo dieting. Many have found copy and paste templates to not work anymore.Listen as Maja shares:- how to listen to your body- how your body communicates with you- reasons you do not lose weight despite healthy diet and exercise- why a one-size-fits-all diet does not work for everyone- why our nutritional needs are different- gaslighting in health- when doctors can't explain your symptoms- adrenal disorders and insufficiency- the gut-brain connection: why your gut is your second brain- how your gut affects your immune system- how gut health affects mental health- how to understand food labels and nutrition- how food affects your brain, mood and other factors...and so much more!Connect with Maja:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maja.j.millerWebsite: https://www.majamiller.com/Website: https://iopnextlevel.com/applyListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aa1XhcT5sWVbfWXV7SsTYApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-rid-of-stress-and-anxiety-w-maja-miller/id1614151066?i=1000587730016YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuo3mKJXC5AAdditional Resources:"How To Heal Yourself" with Dr. Victor ManzoFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-ndlela-93774121/Email: [email protected]

How can we use technology to build generational wealth?William A Adams is the Founder of WAAV Studios LLC. As the Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft, he considered himself to have had a strange job. Instead of working full-time on technical initiatives, he worked mostly on people's problems. A number of years ago, he went through a personal transformation that gave him new clarity and intention. As a Black leader, he is on a mission not just to find technical talent of color but to grow them. Pursuing that purpose inside and outside of the company has led me to co-found Microsoft’s LEAP apprentice program designed to help Blacks, women, and other underrepresented communities get technical jobs. (They have graduated 26 cohorts around the world now, and 98% of graduates get jobs in high tech.). He also decided that Microsoft needed to grow talent in primarily Blacks areas like Kenya, Nigeria, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and make it happen.As a philanthropist, Williams has personally donated $200,000 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to kickstart technology initiatives. He found and funded The EV3NT, which is a collaborative, community-based hackathon that will use technology to solve critical real-world problems. His believes in not striving for a seat at the table, but to own the table in order to own the wealth. He coined the term #tequity, meaning building prosperity for Blacks through an equity stake in technology. He believes an ownership stake in technology is the fastest, surest way to create generational wealth for any underserved group. William's company WAAV Studio LLC is a tech company, founded by the brilliant patent inventor in order to bring technology of the future to the present. WAAV Studio will find tech talent and provide them with seed financing in order to develop new companies and technologies. Its ultimate plan is to create and grow companies owned by minorities, people of color, and women.Enter #tequity - the goal of empowering Blacks and underrepresented groups to build wealth and agency by owning a stake in technology development. Williams believes that this is part of democratizing generational wealth for communities who have been systematically excluded from means of sustained financial empowerment. On this episode, William explains how ownership is a necessary step towards creating generational wealth for Black Americans. Listen to this episode as he discusses:- how to participate in Microsoft's apprenticeship program- how the apprenticeship program is transforming lives- how to invest in tech for long-term wealth- why licensing is better than selling- how kids can start early in tech- his philanthropy through funding tech initiatives- how companies who implement DE&I are more profitable- how business and society can collaborate and make an impact- how to pass on more than money to future generations...and so much more!Connect with William:Website: https://www.william-a-adams.comAdditional Resources:"How To Become A Software Engineer" with Bobby DorlusKindly subscribe to our podcast for notifications on future episodes.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-generational-wealth-using-tech-w-william-a-adams/id1614151066?i=1000621957472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5M7pdcQCUKn9fcLQ5XZ6UUYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c502PynIqe4

Are you getting your ROI on Executive Coaching?Jim Frawley is an Executive Development Consultant and Coach. Author of 'Adapting in Motion' and Host of the Bellwether Hub podcast. He is the CEO & Found of Bellwether, which is an executive development community, dedicated to helping both individuals and organizations build resiliency, adapt to change and thrive in rapidly-shifting contexts. Jim believes that since the new economy has new rules, his mission is to help you to masterfully navigate an ever-evolving professional landscape and personal development. Bellwether has entered into the space of AI Speech Coaching. The organization is thrilled to partner with Yoodli, an AI-based speech coach that can provide real-time analytics on multiple facets of your presentation. Get unbiased feedback on pacing, filler words, eye contact, word choice and more, BEFORE you get in front of an audience.For those ready to elevate, clients are able to also record the presentation to get additional commentary from one of Bellwether’s public speaking coaches, who can timestamp feedback and get specific based on your video recording. Or, for those looking to improve at the office, sync Yoodli with Zoom to get feedback on your team meetings. This is a dynamite combination – Bellwether and Yoodli will help you elevate your delivery in just about any situation. Jim has worked with clients in eight countries and thirty-nine states to date to create and implement change management, corporate training, and strategic planning programs, as well as organizational re-designs. His specialties include executive communications, self-efficacy and accountability, and preparing for change when we don’t know what change is coming.On this episode, Jim explains how the Bellwether Hub team builds a custom program for each organization in order to meet its business challenges. They do not just rinse and repeat what is found on Google searches. This is why they guarantee you an ROI or your money back! One of the few, if not the only, to do so for organizations.Listen as Jim shares the following:- how leaders should communicate expectations- measuring productivity vs employees who bring real value- identifying the hidden potential- the real meaning of 'psychological safety'- conflict resolution and rethinking your belief system- a practical diversity process that increases profitability- creating a workplace culture and attracting those who fit- how leaders who focus on the micro individual thrive in the macro environment...and so much more!Connect with Jim:WebsiteYouTubeAdditional Resources:"Adapting In Motion: Finding Your Place In The New Economy" by Jim Frawley"Adapting In Motion" w/ Jim Frawley"Should We Be Fearful Of AI?" w/ Jim FrawleyFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify

How can you be a captivating public speaker? Take it from a man who had a lisp and stuttered. Peter George, CEO & Founder of Peter George Public Speaking has been speaking in front of audiences for over 35 years. He is an award-winning author, public speaking expert, and veteran professional speaker. He designed a system of art and science that will transform your presentations. You’ll advance from an average speaker who merely informs to an exceptional one who inspires. Peter knows that being an expert in your field won’t matter if you lack dynamic public speaking skills. Unless you master the magical blend of art and science that is public speaking, you will likely continue to struggle, be embarrassed when (and after) you speak, and miss out on valuable opportunities.Peter helps his clients create and deliver compelling messages that resonate with listeners. Being a better speaker provides many benefits. You communicate more effectively, clearly, and concisely.Peter is a living testament of Brian Tracy's assertion that improving your communication skills will greatly improve your life and your income. Warren Buffett said the best investment he ever made was investing in a public speaking course.If you want to be as successful, you need to confidently communicate your knowledge, concepts, and objectives.In his book, "The Captivating Public Speaker", Peter details how nerves get in the way of captivating audiences. This multi-award-winning book reveals my AMP’D Framework™ -- the easy-to-follow system that produces engaging talks and captivating speakers.Yet there are dynamic speakers. Those dynamic speakers gained the right knowledge. Because all the practice in the world isn’t enough without that. Ordinary speakers practice too. But practicing without the right knowledge just reinforces speaking patterns that don’t work.On this episode, Peter explains how he helps his clients to perfect their delivery, master storytelling, increase their confidence and many other strategies.Listen to this episode and learn:- how public speaking is one of the most valuable skills- how you have always been a public speaker- how to find the public speaker in you- how to convert nerves into positive energy- how to master the art of storytelling- how to still captivate audience despite technical glitches- how to inject humor when thrown a curve ball- how to tailor-make your message to your audiences- crafting an effective presentation- how to permanently impact your audiences- how to make your speech delivery memorable...and so much more!Connect with Peter:Website: https://petergeorgepublicspeaking.com/ You can purchase 'The Captivating Public Speaker: Engage, Impact and Inspire Your Audience Every Time' from his website or Amazon.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03DwgkbuMBV1VyQ5kaIo3sApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-great-public-speaker-w-peter-george/id1614151066?i=1000586567027Additional Resources:'The Captivating Public Speaker' by Peter George"Mastering The Art Of Public Speaking And Storytelling" w/ Michael Davis"How To Become A Confident Public Speaker" w/ Mike AckerFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]