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Ep 84The Benefits Of Hypnosis w/ Victoria M Gallagher
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

Ep 83The Art of Storytelling w/ Laura Lewis-Barr
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

Ep 82The Brain Science Of Effective Communication w/ Eric M. Bailey
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:

Ep 81The Single-Seat Mindset w/ Dominic Slice Teich
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

Ep 80How To Network Effectively w/ Merrill Charette
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

Ep 79How To Get Rid Of Stress And Anxiety w/ Maja Miller
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]

Ep 78Build Generational Wealth Using Tech w/ William A Adams
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

Ep 77The ROI Of Executive Coaching w/ Jim Frawley
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

Ep 76How To Be A Captivating Public Speaker w/ Peter George
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]

Ep 75How To Have Confidence And Achieve Excellence w/ Elizabeth Batalla
How can a woman succeed in a male-dominated industry?Elizabeth Batalla (Liz) is the Executive Director of the Institute For Achievement And Excellence, a Coach and Author. She helps companies educate and promote their female talent. This involves helping women level up in 9 life areas for success through online masterclasses, tailored programs, coaching, and consultancy.Liz helps clients who are not sure where to start, what to do, and feel overwhelmed by it all. Her organization provides the solutions that will give you a road map to steer your progress and achieve success – on your own terms, thereby realizing your own potential. Her team also helps companies with gender diversity on executive teams. Businesses that incorporate female talent at executive levels are 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability. She delivers tailored programs that boost the contribution made by employees by providing a variety of tools and guidance to support their professional growth.Liz emphasizes that excellence is not about perfection but about being the best you can be with the resources you have. The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence is a reputable framework that provides answers to why some people are considered inspirational or some companies are able to sustain consistent, long term profitability. She is also a Udemy instructor and her courses continue to receive great reviews on how transformational they are for those who enlist her help.In her book, “Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence” she discusses what you must do to become unstoppable in any area of your life.On this episode, Liz explains how by striving to achieve excellence in all that you do, you gain greater respect, success and fulfillment in your professional and personal life.Listen as Liz shares:- the challenges faced by female talent in male-dominated industries- why qualified female professionals sometimes lack confidence- how to break the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry - why it is beneficial for organizations to invest in female talent- how successful organizations have females in senior leadership- how to create lucrative and rewarding relationships with others- how to find the right mentor to help you accomplish your goals- how to showcase your talent and brilliance- perfection vs excellence- how confidence influences our choices- how to positively impact everyone around you- the 9 key life areas of achievement...and so much more!Connect with Liz:Website: https://achievementandexcellence.comGrab the FREE assessment to help you understand where you are and where you are striving to be.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mRAfya16IRk6jWzhszf51Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-confidence-and-achieve-excellence-w/id1614151066?i=1000584970313YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzKR5LSkRhUAdditional Resources:"Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence" by Elizabeth BatallaFREE Assessment on The Institute For Achievement And Excellence"What To Do When You Don't Like Your Job" w/ Mary Lee GannonFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 74Blue Collar Cash w/ Ken Rusk
Is college your only option to entrepreneurship, peace and financial freedom?Are you willing to have that amount of debt? What other options are available besides college?Ken Rusk is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom. He spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for 30 years. Now, Ken is a very successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and revenue streams.Ken specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid-, and long-term goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past.Ken started his first job as a ditch digger at 15 and turned that into a successful company. Today, blue-collar trades are just as much a path to success as they were then, but fewer people pursue them. But the economy is in desperate need of skilled tradespeople, which makes now a perfect time to become blue-collar. Ken's entrepreneurship journey is testament to the fact that you don't need a college degree (and the accompanying debt) to find your version of happiness. You can achieve success and find fulfillment, even without a formal education at a four-year college or university. Not only has Ken achieved amazing success, he's truly happy. And he wants you to find that happiness for yourself.Ken's best-selling book, Blue-Collar Cash is where he shares the stories of several individuals he's mentored throughout the years. Included is Paige, a young woman who felt lost; Tim, a 30-year friend of Ken's; and Melissa, a college grad with a lot of debt.Tony Robbins, Top Global Life and Business Strategist said this of Ken, "I love Ken's perspective on our life's purpose; to share our unique gift to the world."Listen to this episode as he shares:- how he defied his teachers and peers pushing him towards college- the transformation brought on by blue collar businesses- the impact of having other options besides college- how to take advantage of the supply and demand curve of blue collar jobs- the time and financial freedom that comes from pursuing blue-collar careers- the financial benefits of going this route straight after high school- the many available options besides college- how over 1,000 blue collar jobs impact us daily- how white collar firms apply 'blue collar' principles for exponential growth- how blue collar jobs are the new 'cool'...and so much more.Connect with Ken:Website: https://www.kenrusk.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/You can purchase 'Blue Collar Cash' by Ken Rusk from his website or Amazon.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QJlwQeKCCJtxIyHUbN7qdApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-collar-cash-w-ken-rusk/id1614151066?i=1000584387869Additional Resources:"Blue-Collar Cash" by Ken Rusk"Dump Your Degree" w/ Zakiya Akerele, Ph.D.Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 73Wink: Transforming Public Speaking With Clown Presence w/ Don Colliver
How do you inject humor and storytelling in your speaking?Don Colliver helps you transform your communication through the secrets of clown! He is a comedian, improvisor, director, writer and clown. He has toured internationally as clown MC of Speigelworld's Empire, has performed with Blue Man Group and is a member of the Cirque du Soleil performer database.Don has performed at festivals including Coachella and Lightning in a Bottle, is a member of the Hollywood Fringe award-winning clown troupes Wet the Hippo and Four Clowns. He is a founding member of The Innocents clown troupe and the Del Close award-winning mainstage iO sketch team DJ Faucet, performing at the Chicago and San Francisco Sketchfests. His sketches have been featured on Funny Or Die, Huffington Post and Comedy Cake. He teaches sketch comedy writing and improvisation at Google.Don originated the lead roles of Butterbeans Arbuckle in Four Clowns’ The Halfwits Last Hurrah (Fringe Award for Best in Physical Theater 2015), Noah in the Four Clowns production of Noah, and Captain Buck in the 60’s space sex farce Wild Space A Go Go. Don has studied clown with Sue Morrison, Avner Eisenberg, Eric Davis, John Gilkey, David Bridel, Daniel Passer, Paola Coletto and Aitor Basauri, has trained at Tim Robbins’ Actors Gang, and has studied comedy at UCB Advanced Study, Improv Olympic and Second City.In his bestseller, "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence", you will learn to communicate more deeply and effectively than ever before through authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown!Seth Godin said this of the book, Wink: "This book is a breakthrough, a powerful tool for anyone who cares enough to give a speech or presentation."Listen as Don shares:- the 'fourth wall' principle when speaking- how to make audience members feel included- how to use clown to engage audiences- using self-deprecating humor appropriately- how to inject humor in your presentation- applying the 'ATM' principle if thrown a curve ball- using improv and 'clown' for better storytelling- how to give encouraging feedback to those you coach- the key elements that any good joke should have- what to focus on when speaking- the 5 Ps of public speaking from his book, "Wink"...and much more!Connect with Don:Website: https://www.doncolliver.comhttps://www.doncolliver.com/wink-exercise (for a FREE exercise)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0d6NMz5txFkGu9dOwaEeJqApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wink-transforming-public-speaking-with-clown-presence/id1614151066?i=1000584099119Additional Resources:"Wink: Transforming Public Speaking With Clown Presence" by Don Colliver"FREE exercise""How To Write Comedy For Corporate Events" w/ Jan McInnis"How To Be Edu-taining In Keynotes And Presentations" w/ Geoffrey KleinFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 72Trusted To Thrive w/ Marie-Claire Ross
Are you leading your team with a culture of trust?Marie-Claire Ross is a Trust Leadership Speaker, Facilitator and Mastermind Mentor. She works with leaders to build trusted team cultures that increase engagement, team credibility and retain great talent. She works with companies around the world including Qantas, PETRONAS and the Australian Tax Office.“You can’t talk your way into trust; you have to behave your way into it.” Marie-Claire RossAs human beings, we want to be with other humans and be part of something bigger and better than we can create on our own. We love being part of an energetic team that has plenty of solutions and excited discussions.Yet, the pandemic has made us feel disconnected and depleted.Marie believes that employees are calling out for a new leadership style. One where they feel trusted. Our deepest need is to be visible, feel heard and that we belong. We want people to trust us to do a good job, to value what we do and involve us in their future plans.Marie asserts that building trust in leadership teams, and amongst leaders, has a multiplier effect on the success of an organization. Without it, growth stalls. Leaders make slow decisions, are unsupportive or disinterested in others or work in their silo. Marie has designed and developed over 120 training videos for over 30 companies including modules on site safety, toolbox talks, manual handling, sales training, company processes and new starter inductions.Her best-selling book, 'Trusted To Thrive' unpacks three practices to create the team environment that leaders and their teams crave. Listen as Marie-Claire shares- her research on psychological safety vs team performance- how to advance those who are not keen to manage teams- the relationship between trust and team performance- why no leader can thrive without self-awareness- how leaders can create a safe space for teams to communicate- how leaders can hold their teams accountable- how leaders can increase levels of trust- tips on creating an environment of trust- how to solve trust issues that may come up- the SUCCEED Together Trust Framework that she created...and so much more!Connect with Marie-Claire:LinkedInWebsiteAdditional Resources:'Trusted To Thrive' by Marie-Claire RossFREE Special Report: Building a Cohesive Leadership Team by Marie-Claire Ross"How Successful Leaders Communicate Effectively" w/ Joel Silverstone"The ROI Of Executive Coaching" w/ Jim FrawleyConnect 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

Ep 71The Art of Persuasion w/ Douglas MacLeod
Have we lost the art of persuasion?Why have so many become so apathetic when it comes to communicating with others? When we did we become a society that struggles to have healthy debates and disagreements?Douglas MacLeod, Ph.D., is a Professor of Communications at The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. He teaches intercultural communication, script writing, visual media, cinema, mass media, and composition and literature courses. He has presented on various subjects at conferences, including The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Marathon Man, empathy in the Digital Age, stand-up comedy as a tool for composition writers, and Oliver Stone.Doug has been married to his amazing wife for over 22 years and they credit communication skills as the reason for the longevity and happiness of their marriage.On this episode, Doug focuses on key aspects of communication based on his experiences as an Professor of Communications.Listen as Doug shares :- what digital empathy is and how we can be better at it- how today's society has lost the art of persuasion- why so many have apathy- tools we can use to create understanding and tolerance- why it is crucial to understand other cultures- how intercultural communication impacts the way we engage with others- the impact of storytelling when we communicate with others- how we can save ourselves as a civilization through communication skills- the difference between 'dealing with one another' vs 'really seeing each other'Connect with Doug:Email: [email protected] to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SmBAtFnJoYkOz345Z0olSApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-more-persuasive-through-empathy-w-douglas-macleod/id1614151066?i=1000583294542YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvMmEBWZNn4Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 70How To Overcome A Debilitating Fear Of Public Speaking w/ Linda Ingroia
Do you have a debilitating fear of public speaking?How can you overcome that fear?Linda Ingroia is the Founder and Director of HeadStrong Branding. As a brand builder, content creator, editor, and business storytelling coach, she helps her clients communicate clearly, dynamically, and with impact. Her creative partners—award-winning writers, graphic designers, videographers, and web developers—share her commitment to excellence. Together they produce the high-quality presentations and other content that you need to shape your business identity and brand.As Principal and Director of HeadStrong Branding, she is a pitch coach, brand development strategist, and content creator, helping entrepreneurs and companies shape and present their brand marketing stories authentically, vividly, and persuasively. HeadStrong Branding channels your genius and value into a clear, dynamic brand strategy and compelling business story.Linda has worked with a variety of clientele that includes United States Market Access Center (USMAC), TechNordic Advocates, FullyRaw Media, Desidoc, pregnantish, WorkPilots, Complex Media, NYC Department of Sanitation/Zero Waste program, and more. She developed corporate skill sets as an executive editor, managing a million-dollar product line of books and digital products. In our tech-enhanced world, professional communications and public speaking is more important than ever for personal development and business success. As an award-winning, trained public speaking coach and evangelist, she is about helping others get comfortable, even enjoy sharing their expertise and ideas. Linda believes that everyone can make their mark clearly, proudly, and with impact.On this episode, she shares how she developed laryngitis because she feared public speaking so much.Listen as Linda shares:- the social-mission-minded entrepreneur clients that she works with- how to make 'emotional sense' of your technical business- how she overcame a debilitating fear of public speaking- tools that will help you conquer the fear of public speaking- the negative impact on her career when she refused public speaking assignments- tips and strategies on how to get started in public speaking- how to create a compelling story behind your product or service- tips on delivering real value to clients with your product or services- how she helps her entrepreneur clients craft authentic messages- how to bring about transformation when speaking or presenting- using your story to transform lives...and so much more!Connect with Linda:Website: https://www.headstrongbranding.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaingroia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindati1Additional Resources:"How To Build Confidence For Public Speaking" w/ Susanna Lahteela"How To Be A Captivating Public Speaker" w/ Peter George"How To Become A Confident Public Speaker" w/ Mike AckerKindly 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-overcome-a-debilitating-fear-of-public/id1614151066?i=1000582883820Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59w9CUx4LaYG9scm0T8U8c

Ep 69How Successful Leaders Communicate Effectively w/ Joel Silverstone
What is your intention when communicating?Joel Silverstone is a Senior Professional Skills Facilitator and Coach at The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company. He has been in the business for over 2 decades and helps leaders in big corporations and conferences communicate effectively with their teams in order to realize exponential success. Joel also hosts The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast where leaders share their 'failures' and lessons learned from that. Joel helps organizations master the pivotal, turnaround moment in conversations so that they can reach a point of collaboration and eventually trust. Now more than ever, authentic engagement within organizations and their clients is vital. Shift mindsets from task-oriented to present-focused, being in the moment and connecting in those pivotal interactions changes everything.Joel works with thousands globally, bringing expertise in communication skills, influencing mindset, acting techniques, and use of emotional intelligence strategies. His work involves presenting to Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants globally. He brings his “HI” with interactive sessions focused on influencing skills, techniques used by actors, and the use of emotional intelligence awareness and strategies. He helps his clients discover the power of real, authentic, human engagement. He delivers sessions focused on influencing + interpersonal skills supported by Hollywood tips, and using your emotional intelligence.When not speaking, Joel is the short-order family cook and always in training mode for his next obstacle course race.Joel's motto is: "Speak to their logic and connect to their emotions. This feels right."Listen as Joel shares:- the 'conversation opportunities' leaders sometimes miss- effective ways to give feedback- how successful leaders understand that communicating effectively leads to success- how to leaders can deepen their understanding of how others communicate- how to tap into the basic human needs of being seen, heard and validated- how to identify the turning point in a conversation- how to create collaboration in order to deepen understanding and trust- how to use emotions rather than logic in order to connect- the difference between intent and impact of your wordsConnect with Joel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelsilverstone/?originalSubdomain=caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.feels.right/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/_thisfeelsrightWebsite: https://www.greatcanadiantraining.ca/the-great-canadian-leadership-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUIRUGDEEZ5PJ3kO4KGQnwListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79hBB3SK39tQedoVLg1nTZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-successful-leaders-communicate-effectively-w-joel/id1614151066?i=1000582535833Additional Resources:"Leadership And Soft Skills" w/ Victoria Pelletier"How To Improve Leaders' Communication Skills" w/ Glenn Daniels II"Trusted To Thrive" w/ Marie-Claire Ross"The Career Toolkit" w/ Mark HerschbergFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 68How To Find Happiness Within Yourself w/ Collette Gee
How do you communicate with yourself? How healthy is your inner dialogue and is it serving you?Collette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Author and Speaker who has had to find her 'happily' by realizing that the damage she was doing to herself stemmed from the dialogue she had within. She has helped thousands by sharing her experiences, the previous abusive marriages she endured and how she found her happily. She offers dating and relationship help through seminars, workshops, coaching and relationship enhancement trainings to help women and men succeed in any relationship; be it a romantic, family, platonic or professional relationship.Collette is a former psychiatric nurse with numerous certifications, including as a Violence Prevention Specialist, Leadership Development Facilitator and in Neural Linguistic Programing (NLP). She has trained hundreds of women and men how to make pragmatic life changes that create lasting results. Her mission is simple but profound; to teach people how to love harmoniously and successfully.Collette is the author many books including the bestseller, Finding Happily. In this book, after she found herself in another failed relationship she began researching every dating and relationship book on the market. She researched how to make it past the first date, what to say and not to say, how to dress and when and how to ration out the first kiss - detailed instructions on how to be and how not to be. As she compared notes, the stronger these questions became:When is it okay to stop pretending?Do we ever get to just be themselves?In "Finding Happily, Collette reveals the true meaning behind living "happily ever after".Collette is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and has her own column on the publication.Listen as Collette shares:- how to make positive changes in your life- how to communicate differently with your inner self- daily practices for creating a healthy inner dialogue- how to use Laws of the Universe to your advantage and healing- how to take transformative daily actions- how it all starts within- how to determine the quality of your life- your own unique successful approach to dating and relationships- how focusing within first is more effective than chasing a relationship- how to have introspective sessions- how 'happily ever after' is a journey, not an endingConnect with Collette:Website: https://findinghappily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findinghappily/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Findinghappily/videosListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wtHSHpkyp7JqZeqCUGyj6Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-happiness-within-yourself-w-collette-gee/id1614151066?i=1000582050268Additional Resources:"Finding Happily" by Collette GeeFREE Relationship Action Plan by Collette Gee"How To Be Freed From Stuck" w/ Susie Hayes"How To Overcome Challenges" w/ Keren EldadFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 67How Leaders Can Strengthen Their Teams w/ David Blake, Ph.D.
How do you build and strengthen your team since the pandemic? Are the attitudes adopted during The Great Resignation still at play?David Blake, Ph.D. is the owner and founder of Building Forward Now, Inc. He started his company with the vision to inspire change and purpose in everyone so they can make a difference in the lives of others. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he has created a company dedicated to people and their individual growth and development.Throughout those 40 years, he worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as teaching leadership practices at all levels of higher education. Utilizing his past experiences, he helps people and organizations move forward to operationalize their dreams.David's topics focus on helping teams and individuals learn their unique voice and how to use it effectively. His basic principle, is 'you have to know yourself to lead yourself'. Building Forward Now was conceived in 2018 by David with the belief that all growth comes from a personal realization that the status quo or false narratives are not moving us as individuals or organizations forward in a meaningful way. Connecting individual desires and organizational plans that lead to growth is at the heart of what Dr. Blake delivers. In his book, 'Leadership Like Driving A Train', David believes that if you have the right plan and objectives, you’re on your way to success. It’s all about having a clear direction and knowing where you want to go. Just like an engineer needs to understand their route before moving down the tracks, leaders need to know exactly what they’re aiming for to get there.Listen as David shares: - how leaders can create open communication with their teams- how to find fulfillment and meaning at both work and in life - how to set boundaries in order to maintain balance- tips and strategies to strengthen relationships with your team- how to build a team that finds purpose and meaning in the work that they do- how leaders can create a work culture where everyone thrives- how to build going forward since the pandemic- how to build going forward despite the impact of The Great ResignationConnect with Dave:Website: https://www.buildingforwardnow.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blake-phd-914132/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingforwardnow/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hV77XkqVKCgJ8TxM78cZ7Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-can-build-teams-since-the-great/id1614151066?i=1000581790671Additional Resources:FREE e-book download "Leadership Like Driving A Train" by David Blake"Creative Ways To Empower Your Team" w/ Dave Collins"How To Improve Leaders' Communication Skills" w/ Glenn Daniels II"Why Leaders Need To Be Agile" w/ Betsy KauffmanFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 66How To Be Edu-taining In Keynotes And Presentations w/ Geoffrey Klein
Are you an entrepreneur struggling to use the power of story to communicate your message?Meet Geoffrey Klein!Geoffrey Klein is the President and CEO of Nine Dots Media. He helps entrepreneurs communicate better through the power of story. He help brands connect with their audience through visual 👀 storytelling, creating awesome animation and vibrant videos. The inner child in us wants to have fun and it has been scientifically proven that we retain more information when we learn in a fun, engaging way.Geoffrey’s career over the last 25 years has been about helping connect the right message to the right audience for the greatest impact. His experience spans from being legally trained to working for Seth Godin to working on major motion pictures at Paramount Pictures and MGM Studios.Geoffrey has presented at Tedx LehighRiver, has guest lectured at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), Drexel University, Hussian College and Temple University. As well, he has presented programs on The Science of Story at WeWork, CareersPHL, Intelligent Office, City-Coho, and the Small Business Expo.In addition to running a content marketing agency, Geoffrey is an adjunct professor at Temple University’s School Of Media And Communication.Listen as Geoffrey shares:- the science of story- the art of visual storytelling- why storytelling is more powerful than just facts- how to use humor when you are not naturally gifted- tips and strategies for having a consistent brand story- how his company, Nine Dots Media create animations that audiences enjoy- why you need to tap into the 'child within' of audience members- the elements of a good story- how to use props and questions to engage your audience and create rapport- how to make your audience feel excited about being part of your presentation - 'taking what you do seriously' vs 'taking yourself seriously'...and so much more!Connect with Geoffrey:Website: https://ggklein.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggklein/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggklein/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64P25EBbW7i57VA2GSmEwXApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-edu-taining-in-keynotes-and-presentations-w/id1614151066?i=1000581381921Additional Resources:"Story Matters: Tell One That Matters To Your Audience" TEDx Talk by Geoffrey Klein"How To Be A Captivating Public Speaker" w/ Peter George"Mastering The Art Of Public Speaking And Storytelling" w/ Michael Davis"The Art of Storytelling" w/ Laura Lewis-BarrFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 65How To Succeed At Companies Like Google w/ Roberta Ndlela
Google embarked on Project Oxygen in 2013. They spent 12 months researching data collected from 10,000 managers in order to establish what the most important qualities of their top employees were. Surprisingly, STEM expertise came in dead last.The 7 top characteristics of success at Google are soft skills and they are:- being a good coach- communication skills- possessing insight- empathy- critical thinking- problem solver- making connectionsListen as I discuss these, why each one is critical to your success and how you can start being aware of where you are. Also, these similar principles can be applied to personal relationships as well.Don't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GzEL5dlnfWw6MTdjYsE7Q/videos

Ep 64How To Navigate A Global Workplace w/ Peter Yawitz
How do you navigate a global workplace? How do you deal with working in different cultures, languages and traditions? How do you incorporate those differences in a multi-cultural workplace?Peter Yawitz, is a business consultant, author, and podcaster that specializes in workplace dynamics. He specializes in coaching graduates on workplace communication culture for global organizations. His popular YouTube channel, "Someone Else's Dad" addresses a myriad of questions that Peter receives from all walks of life regarding workplace etiquette. He gives audiences practical advice on how to communicate effectively in today’s multi-generational and multi-cultural business environment.His bestselling book: "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish" covers everything you need to know regarding:- whether you should answer your boss in the next bathroom stall- what to do when feeling disconnected in this hybrid environment- appropriate body language during Zoom meetings- how to adapt to different global cultures when in a multinational organization- how to bridge generational gaps in communication stylesConnect with Peter:Website: https://www.peteryawitz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-yawitz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneelsesdad/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SomeoneElsesDad/videosYou can purchase "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish" by Peter Yawitz from his website, Amazon or any other bookstore.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QZWbSH33eFOcwddWuziQOApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-navigate-a-global-workplace-w-peter-yawitz/id1614151066?i=1000580558548Additional Resources:"Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish"Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeakerEmail: [email protected]

Ep 63How To Sell Your Business For Maximum Profit w/ Michelle Seiler Tucker
How can you avoid being one of 90% of businesses who fail?Michelle Seiler Tucker is the CEO & Founder of Seiler Tucker Incorporated, has sold over 500 businesses to date and currently owns several businesses. She is the premier authority on buying and selling businesses. She is also the host of the "Exit Rich" podcast. Michelle is simply a master at creating win-win solutions for sellers and buyers. She helps sellers increase their business’s value, and gives buyers a solid and stable investment. Her attention to detail, and understanding of the needs of buyers and sellers enables her to close deals that the average M&A (Merges and Acquisitions) Advisor would walk away from.Michelle is also committed to educating those who share her values and dedication. She mentors and trains M&A Advisors in her process, and has helped many succeed in this profession. In her book, Exit Rich: The 6P Method To Sell Your Business For Huge Profit" Michelle joins forces with Sharon Lechter, finance expert and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to create a must-have guide for all business owners—whether they’re gearing up to sell a business now or just getting started building out their company into something to sell for a profit in the future.Michelle's twofold approach to selling your business for maximum profit combines two of the most powerful elements of her mergers and acquisitions toolkit: the “ST GPS Exit Model” to help business owners set goals for the sale before their business hit the market, and the “6 P Method” to help them objectively evaluate their business’s worth, before their potential buyers do. Combined, these tools provide invaluable insight into the process of preparing a business for sale, finding the right buyers, and staging the sale itself.Listen as Michelle shares:- why 90% of businesses fail and how to avoid being a statistic- why think about exiting as soon as you start your business- why get all your ducks in a row from Day 1- why have more than 1 profit centre- how to apply the 6 Ps as part of your business infrastructure- how to "work on" instead of "work in" your business- how some businesses thrived while others bankrupted during the pandemic- how to sell your business for maximum value- how employees can treat their jobs as businesses rather than jobs...and so much more!Connect with Michelle:WebsiteWebsiteAdditional Resources:"Exit Rich: The 6P Method To Sell Your Business For Huge Profit" by Michelle Seiler Tucker"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon LechterDon't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Connect with me:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyYouTube

Ep 62How to Develop Your Creative Ideas Into Film / Comedy w/ Bronte Hemingway
Ever had a creative story idea but had no idea how to start putting pen to paper?How do you bring your story to life?Let Bronte Hemingway and her team come to your rescue!“I am the Dream Maker. Founder of an unapologetic Production Company for TV, Film & Media with FREE public resources to dream and execute.” - Bronte Hemingway.I aspire to make dreams come true.As a 9-year industry player and 29-year consumer it's hard to ignore the direction TV & Film culture is heading. If we do not step up as a people yesterday, 20-40 years from now many of us will not have authentic, relatable and not to mention LAUGH OUT LOUD Entertainment to watch. Therefore Bronte's mission is to cancel "cancel culture". She has launched an Unapologetic production company for TV, Film and Media called Raw Black Films. Unlike any existing company, they have their very own writer's room called The Urban writers Room where they supply FREE public resources for creators and entrepreneurs to dream and execute. Members are able to learn how to create films and actively doing so by creating films(short films) that are raw, black and of all genres.Bronte's goals when launching this faith based company, are to bridge the gap by allowing more voices to be heard, provide resources for the average Joe to tell their story with a potential short-film development and create a community for a like-minded thinkers. She has successfully done that within the 3 months, attracting 250 official signed up members to the site organically without spending a single dollar on marketing. Bronte is excited to collaborate with like minded men and women to encourage our people by spreading the word of turning dreams into purpose. As of 2017, she has been on a mission of bringing back Unapologetic, Urban and Laugh Out Loud content to TV & Film full swing. As an industry veteran and an African American woman, her mission is to fill hearts and homes with wholesome, relatable and authentic TV & Film. Listen as Bronte shares:- the giving spirit of the community that she has created- how to freely receive help for your creative idea- how her previous TV/Film industry experience influences her work today- the Social Media Manager skills that she uses to help creatives and entrepreneurs- the different types of films and stories that the platform helps you create- how you can be part of this movement - how to develop characters and a storylineConnect with Bronte:Website: https://www.rawblackfilms.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brontehemingway/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BronteHemingwayListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vYcYzeRyTXYyIlWtTcxr9Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-develop-your-creative-ideas-into-film-comedy/id1614151066?i=1000579575762YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt-615cVgIIAdditional Resources:"How To Write Comedy For Corporate Events" w/ Jan McInnis"How To Increase Brand Visibility And Awareness" w/ Vinnie PotestivoFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloqu...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspe...Email: [email protected]

Ep 61How To Stop People Pleasing w/ Stefanie Gerke
Do you suffer from people pleasing?Meet Stefanie Gerke!Stefanie Gerke, Ph.D., a German native, is a former Art History Professor and used to run an agency for art and architecture tours. She turned into coaching after she herself enlisted the help of a coach. She had suffered from burnout after saying "Yes" to everything and everyone, all in the quest to appear "nice". When she reached boiling point and was cured of this addiction, she decided to help others who suffer from it.Maybe you can relate. Maybe you're also one of those people who are so aware of the needs of others that you find it hard to say no to them? Maybe you're stressed out and short on time for yourself because you're always busy doing things for others? Do you have difficulty saying what you really want to say out of fear of damaging your relationships? If this sounds familiar, you're probably a people pleaser. You wanna be a nice person and help others. That's admirable. But it's so stressful, right? And it builds resentment inside of you, because you don't get to chase your own goals. And maybe you don't even quite know what those are. Stefanie used to be the same way. A really nice people pleaser, excellent at catering to everybody else's needs, so bad at catering to her own. Until she hit rock bottom in 2017 and realized she could not go on like that anymore. She was burnt out, unhappy and frustrated. She then enlisted the help of a coach. On this episode, she takes us through that journey and how she eventually made it her life's mission to help others who suffer from people pleasing.Listen as Stefanie shares:- what it means to be born with high sensitivity- the root causes of people pleasing - how to learn to love yourself enough - how to develop self-trust and self-love- ways in which people pleasing led to burnout and other mental issues- how to say No without feeling guilty about it- tips and strategies to establish healthy boundaries- how to healthily use your sensitive side without being abused- tuning in and listening to yourself- how to establish your own abilities and talents- making choices that align with your needs- how to approach tough conversations with courage- tools for establishing authentic relationships with others...and so much more!Connect with Stefanie:Website: https://stefaniegerke.coach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniegerke/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefaniegerke.coach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_stefaniegerke_Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PCDBMbPtHv5WUxf6hKHg5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-w-stefanie-gerke/id1614151066?i=1000579089401Additional Resources:"How To Find Happiness Within Yourself" w/ Collette Gee"How To Empower Yourself" w/ Carissa KarbanFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 60How To Resolve Conflict In 90 Seconds w/ Doug Noll
Ever heard of 'ethic labeling' during a conflict? How do you deescalate a conflict situation in 90 seconds?Douglas E. Noll, J.D., M.A. is a full-time peacemaker and mediator who specializes in difficult and complex conflicts. He speaks about and teaches people how to solve difficult, intractable, and highly emotional problems. He was a business and commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before turning to leadership development, problem-solving, and peacemaking. Doug is many things to many people. He is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, mediator, best-selling author, trainer, coach, and speaker. He has worked in places as diverse as maximum security prisons and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office. He is dedicated to helping people de-scalate intense confrontations and teaching others to do what he does.Doug and his team continue to help prisons around the world with conflict resolution through the "Prison of Peace" project, which has stopped violence in those environments. Listen as he shares the strategies for de-escalating a conflict situation within 90 seconds. In addition, you can start applying these strategies daily in order to spread peace around the world.Doug is the author of many books, including his latest bestseller, "Deescalate". In this book, he uses his practical experience of a master mediator and grounded in the latest findings in neuroscience. Doug offers his proven process—to empower you to successfully and efficiently de-escalate an angry person or volatile situation in 90 seconds or less—and how to apply this skill in all areas of life.We live in a more socially polarized time nationally and globally than ever before, as arguments easily flare up, aggression and bullying rises, and lines are drawn over politics, religion, and ideology. De-Escalate provides a new set of social listening and communication skills that solve the problem of what to do with angry, emotional people.The quick and effective techniques detailed in De-Escalate will help anyone dealing with this increase in anger from outside sources or anger in themselves. With simple, easy-to-understand steps, De-Escalate walks you through real-life examples and scenario-based conversations in order to create resolutions, build emotional intelligence, and cultivate empathy and healing. You will learn the tools to master becoming a peacemaker, cultivating ways to co-exist and co-respect others in an increasingly hostile world.Connect with Doug:Website: https://dougnoll.com/podcast/roberta-ndlelaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglasenoll/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasNoll/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougnollListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/162LHD0FjvU8gKKAQg7lAfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-resolve-conflict-in-90-seconds-w-doug-noll/id1614151066?i=1000578809533YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puutfKmDJWkAdditional Resources:"De-escalate" by Douglas E. Noll"Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques And Strategies" w/ Kristine ScottFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubEmail: [email protected]

Ep 59How To Become A Software Engineer w/ Bobby Dorlus
What qualities do you need to have in order to be a successful software engineer? Are technical skills enough to maximize your career success?J. Bobby Dorlus (Bobby D) is the Founder and Principal of The Tech Hustle. He is also a Global Speaker and ex-Twitter Staff Engineer. He is a seasoned Engineer and Motivational Speaker with 20+ years of experience in technology and engineering. Specializing in the practices of site reliability engineering (SRE) with an emphasis on hyper-scale distributed infrastructure. He has experienced the good, the great and has had a lot of eye-openers. He also mentors the young generation on what it takes to become not only a software engineer, but a high-performing one and lead teams.BobbyD is known for his outgoing extroverted nature and historical knowledge of Twitter's Tech and D&I journey where he worked for 9-years becoming one of only a few Black engineers to achieve the title: Staff Engineer. There, he worked on teams that are responsible for the foundational platform that most services at Twitter rely on.As BobbyD's journey continues, he looks forward for opportunities to contribute to his community #TheTechHustle by mentoring, coaching, and teaching the next generation about Tech and the value of “OUR” Diverse perspective.On this episode, he shares how a culmination of technical and soft skills have been instrumental in his career acceleration.Listen as Bobby shares:- how communication skills helped him thrive in his career- how leaders respected his insights due to how he communicated- why software engineering is not work that is performed in a vacuum- how teamwork is such a crucial skill in the tech industry- why communication skills maximize your career success- how to get buy-in from the organization's leadership...and so much more!Connect with Bobby:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIm1dDuqcgj88pITHbva1YwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-bobby-dorlus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbyd_flWebsite: https://linktr.ee/bobbyd_flListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cqvbReMpEyAVoqXwPBx5mApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-become-a-software-engineer-w-bobby-dorlus/id1614151066?i=1000578407851Additional Resources:"Build Generational Wealth Using Tech" w/ William A. Adams"How To Become A UI/UX Designer" w/ Trevor AlexanderFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspe...Email: [email protected]

Ep 58How To Speak With Power w/ Natasha Bazilevych
How do you speak with power?How can you use public speaking to reach your audacious goals?Natasha Bazilevych, a Public Speaking coach & trainer, speaker, marathoner, founder, and President at ChangeView Academy. She is also host of the "Speak With Power" podcast where shares tips on what it takes to be an exceptional public speaker. In 2016 with the help of several investors, she created a US-based corporation ChangeView, Inc. in order to offer her services globally.Now she educates and inspires entrepreneurs and executives to develop presentation skills and speak with power so they can achieve their audacious goals.She has been in the industry for more than a decade and works with executives and entrepreneurs to help them reach their audacious goals and impact the world. Natasha has been featured on ABC and was at the Mastermind World Summit 2021. Listen as she emphasizes the importance of using this skill to change yours and others' lives and make the world richer.Natasha trains and coaches corporate managers to overcome nervousness, find their speaking style, and present with P.O.W.E.R. so they can reach their business goals. After 15 years of experience, 100s of clients in 22+ countries overcame the fear of public speaking, gained confidence, and learned to speak with their unique style and energy. Natasha conducts corporate trainings and workshops and events on the following:SPEAKING TOPICS🔹 Speak With P.O.W.E.R. 🔹 Conquer Your Fears To Reach A Bigger Goal🔹 Find Your Speaking Style🔹 Powerful Voice For Effective PresentationsBUSINESS SKILL TRAININGS🔹 Conquer Fear And Speak With P.O.W.E.R.🔹 4 Speaking Energies To Find Your Unique Voice🔹 Build Habits Like A Pro🔹 Emotional Intelligence For Business Leaders🔹 Creativity Power Or How To Generate Ideas On DemandNatasha's biggest passion of all is PUBLIC SPEAKING. She loves inspiring, empowering, and educating audiences so they can achieve their audacious goals. She is also about empowering women worldwide to speak up, stand up for themselves, and use their talents to better their countries and the world. Her ultimate dream is to impact the world of education. She wants to see creative education focused on skill-based learning with a personalized approach to each student.Connect with Natasha:Website: https://natashabazilevych.comListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31MOEhVEpEM0lIMvKcMEVHApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-speak-with-power-w-natasha-bazilevych/id1614151066?i=1000578033055Additional Resources:"How To Build Confidence For Public Speaking" w/ Susanna Lahteela"How To Be A Captivating Public Speaker" w/ Peter GeorgeFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 57How To Become A Successful UI/UX Designer w/ Trevor Alexander
What if you didn't have to rely on a portfolio or resume to get work as a UI / UX designer? What if you didn't need to write out yet another case study to prove your capability and worth?Meet Trevor Alexander!Imagine having a network of advocates who are always excited to bring you on board to help craft designs for their next business adventure.Trevor Alexander's book, "An Ugly Design Career" draws on his 16 years of experience to provide intuitive but uncommon advice for how to create a UI / UX design career filled with opportunity. During that time he has been a part of 3 successfully sold start-ups and has had responsibilities ranging from solitary designer, to design lead, to Vice President of Product. Trevor has had the pleasure of working with, hiring, and managing many designers during the course of his career. In his book, Trevor gives simple, practical, actionable steps to build and improve your UI/UX design career. The chapters provide a guide on how to approach your career from a place of service to provide incredible value to your clients, employers, and peers which will have you in constant demand.Trevor provides readers with:Practical insights to create advocates to bring you work opportunitiesSimple and actionable advice to stand out in the fieldWays to better serve clients, co-workers, and business that ultimately serve your careerSome example chapters:Tenacity, Not TalentDon't Let Details Get in the Way of the Big PictureDevelopers Will Get You More Jobs Than DesignersLearn How to Fight Through AmbiguityOutput Is More Important Than ProcessWhen he’s not working on a design, he loves to go on adventures with his wife Carolina and two boys Adrian and Sam. He adores fresh cups of coffee, trying whiskey and cigars, and playing video games when he finds the time.Listen as Trevor shares:- factors that determine success in your software engineering career- why soft skills should be emphasized more- what junior software engineers should focus on in addition to their technical skills- what engineering leaders are looking for when considering promotions- how to become an always in-demand UI/UX designer- mentorship in engineering and choosing the right mentor for yourself- pressures faced by engineers and how to navigate the industry- tools and skills that you need to maximize engineering career success...and so much more!Connect with Trevor:Website: https://uglydesigncareer.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/alexandertrevorListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OJayTWgcjTxsq9RtMh3cAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-become-a-ui-ux-designer-w-trevor-alexander/id1614151066?i=1000577650902Additional Resources:"An Ugly Design Career" by Trevor Alexander"How To Become A Software Engineer" w/ Bobby Dorlus"Build Generational Wealth Using Tech" w/ William A Adams"How Great Engineers Become Great Leaders" w/ Jeremy DoranFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 56Real Estate Investing for Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Busy Professionals w/ Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil
Do you know how to get started investing in real estate?Why do so many athletes struggle with maintaining financial freedom after retirement?Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil is a retired NFL linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and now Principal at Merlynn Acquisitions - a Baltimore-based real estate investment management firm, focused on value-add and opportunistic commercial real estate investments that yields strong risk-adjusted returns. Yannik began his commercial real estate journey in 2019 as an Asset Manager by trade for both institutional and retail private equity firms, with portfolio values of over $2B+. He is also the host of The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate podcast, a commercial real estate show that highlights fund managers, syndicators, institutional investors, asset managers and real estate developers, and provides real insights and strategies to become a real estate mogul.Yannik holds experience in real estate syndication and asset management. He began managing commercial real estate by trade as an Asset Manager for both retail and institutionally-capitalized real estate private equity firms with over $2B+ in AUM (Assets Under Management). Prior to real estate, Yannik played in the National Football League (NFL) and retired in 2017. Since then, he has successfully translated his work ethic, discipline and leadership skills into the world of real estate and entrepreneurship. Yannik is truly passionate about educating professional athletes on the importance of investing to ensure long-term generational wealth after retirement.Yannik currently oversees the asset management and private equity capital. Yannik holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park (14').After suffering a career-ending knee injury after just one season. Determined not to be a statistic, he ventured into real estate and is now helping other athletes not suffer the 'usual' fate. Listen as he talks about the book that changed the trajectory of his life, being the Principal of Merlynn Acquisitions and what "financial freedom" really means.Connect with Yannik:Website: https://www.merlynnacquisitions.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannikcudjoevirgil/Additional Resources:"The Mogul Marathon Commercial Real Estate Podcast" hosted by Yannik Cudjoe-VirgilListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QAdSwsiXeiHprgSe5Lu1vApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-investing-for-athletes-entrepreneurs-and/id1614151066?i=1000577326200Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspe...Email: [email protected]

Ep 55How To Bring Out Your Boldest, Natural, Most Authentic Voice w/ Susan Murphy
How do you bring out your bold, authentic, powerful voice?Susan Murphy helps broadcasters work better through voice and writing. She also helps news directors to work smarter by working with their broadcasters. After more than 40 years on-air, in production, and as a college professor, she created VOSOT to work with young broadcasters and help them bring their careers to the next level. She typically works one-on-one with clients over the course of 3 hours to strengthen their on-air voice and presence to make them more effective reporters and anchors. Working with young minds, hearts, and voices is Susan's passion and life’s work, and considers it an honor to share what she learned as a voice actor, traffic reporter, live host, radio personality, and news director. Our voices are the most intimate tool we utilize on-air. A voice is a powerful force that relays emotion, tells stories, and brings audiences on a journey that words alone could not accomplish. It’s how we bring our personality into our craft. Susan started out in the industry as a Shadow Traffic reporter and program director, then became a New York radio personality and news director, and later hosted and produced PBS television fundraising drives for national and local audiences. She now pulls from everything she learned about adlib skills, writing and interviewing, and on-air delivery, along with voice acting, singing lessons, and more. No two voices are the same.Available to anchors, mets and reporters looking to elevate their on-camera vocal performance. VOSOT: Better Broadcast Voices - in person or via Zoom - is culled from years of professional voice lessons, on-air experience and teaching; it distills best practices for finding a client's authentic voice so they become better storytellers and writers.Susan is known as Vanessa in some Artificial Intelligence environments). She also spent years teaching high level TV performance at Hofstra University. She has also done narration and commercial work (the TV voice for Fixodent for 6 years.), Professional home studio with clients have included Politico.com, TIME, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, Wired. TV narrations include 2 documentaries for Rhode Island Public Television and several "Treasures of New York" episodes for WLIW, one of them an Emmy winner.Listen as Susan shares:- how to elevate your voice and pitch- how to use your voice to elevate your career- techniques and tools to bring out your most authentic voice- establishing the root cause of how you currently sound- how your childhood affected the pitch and tone of your voice- how your voice is used to realize a certain outcome- reasons why we speak the way we do- how to speak up in order to change your life for the better- how to use your voice to empower yourself and others...and so much more!Connect with Susan:Website: https://susanmurphyvosot.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-murphy-a649406/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OwcqaI2XyVgBX1NKkbZZAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-bring-out-your-boldest-natural-most-authentic/id1614151066?i=1000576924385Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 54How To Navigate Identity Crisis, Cultural & Societal Norms w/ Urmi Hossain
Who do you identify as? What determines your identity?How do you handle being raised in a different culture from your native one?Meet Urmi Hossain!Urmi is a Bengali name and means wave. Like a wave, she always tries to be strong, strong enough to surpass all the life obstacles, never wanting to feel threatened by what life throws at her and ready to fight! Urmi is an Investment Associate at RBC DS, a Social Media Lead for Women In Leadership, a Speaker & Ambassador for 100 Women in Finance and a Mentor for Femme Palette.Born in Italy, to immigrant Bengali parents, she always struggled to not belong to any of the two contrasting worlds. Her household was dictated by rigid rules. She never felt Italian enough nor Bengali enough. She grew to realize that she can't change her true self to meet people’s expectations. As part of her growth, Urmi is part of the Toastmasters Organization and she believes in being an inspiration and making an impact through my voice. In her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle, she takes us through her journey of being born and raised in Italy by Bengali parents and narrates her childhood through reflections and confessions of what it felt like growing up as a third-culture kid until now. The book is about the struggles many South Asian girls go through.Urmi loves to “leave a sparkle everywhere she goes” - Kate Spade. She usually devotes her time to non-profit organizations, whether it is to volunteer in a children’s hospital, help less fortunate women to financially empower themselves, or provide friendly visits to elderly who feel lonely and isolated.Listen as Urmi shares:- the journey of discovering who she is- the challenges she faced socializing with her Italian school friends- making sense of the household rules vs Italian cultural norms- how she started to carve her own unique identity- how to find your place in a world where you don't feel like you fit in- the freedom she felt when she let go of people's expectations- the community she has created who also face similar challenges- how to think critically about your identity- the leadership skills she has amassed from her life experiences- the fulfillment that comes from the volunteer work she does...and so much more!Connect with Urmi:WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Additional Resources:"Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle" by Urmi Hossain"Your Italian Summer" by Urmi HossainFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyYouTube

Ep 53Connection Not Perfection When Communicating w/ Lindsay McMahon
Are you feeling stuck with your English? Meet Lindsay McMahon and her team at All Ears English!Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. They created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English.Throw away your boring old textbook! You should feel inspired when you learn English. Lindsay and her team believe the purpose of learning English is to connect with people. Don’t get stuck in perfection by focusing on your mistakes. They are here to help you relax, have fun, and learn real, natural English.Lindsay is a Podcast Producer, ESL Entrepreneur and Online Course Director for Business English and IELTS. She is an education technology (Edtech) entrepreneur in the field of ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as a teacher who strives to help clients reach their communication goals in order to achieve their dreams.As the producer and co-host of the award-winning All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay has built a digital brand that inspires students worldwide and has acquired more than 200 million downloads since launch. All Ears English is the fast-growing ESL brand that inspires adult English learners to focus on connection through English by providing both general English training and IELTS test preparation. With over 200 million downloads since launching, the show focuses on providing massive value to its listeners.Lindsay started the podcast in 2013, just over 9 years ago. She recognized the internet, and podcasting, presented a great way to scale her communication and build know, like, and trust with the audience. She focuses on building “connection, not perfection.” In fact, this message fits her audience so well, she uses it as a catchphrase for her show.Through her podcast, Lindsay provides valuable insights and ideas, and encourages her listeners to take quizzes to generate leads. She talks about how to monetize a podcast by selling courses, products, and transcripts, as well as using ads and donations. Finally, she recommends asking for ratings and reviews in order to indirectly increase downloads and get listeners.Listen as Lindsay shares:- how to get unstuck with your English learning- how to move be fearless and eventually fluent in speaking English- how to feel inspired when you learn- how to focus on connection when communicating- how a fun learning environment makes for fast-learning- how to ditch the need to be perfect- why quizzes make for an excited podcast audience...and so much more!Connect with Lindsay:https://www.allearsenglish.com/about-english-conversation-listening-podcast/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wSS0OnUKohYAQ81gAOdEtApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-not-perfection-when-communicating-w-lindsay/id1614151066?i=1000576117929Additional Resources:"Languages, Accents and Perceptions" w/ Perdita AndrewsFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspe...Email: [email protected]

Ep 52How To Teach Kids Beyond The Pandemic w/ Tammy Haddad
How did parents cope with their children's education during the pandemic?What challenges were faced by children and how did it affect their learning and creativity?Tammy Haddad is a STEAM educator, curriculum writer and kids podcast host. She is an Elementary School teacher who entered her profession just as the covid-19 pandemic put a spanner in the works. Tammy is a third-generation Navajo educator. Her grandmother taught on the reservation, her mom teaches special education and then, she became a teacher too. She graduated with an honors B.A. in Elementary Education and published her thesis "Using The University Innovation Fellow Program to Improve Teacher Retention and Turnover in the State of Utah."Tammy student taught during the pandemic, where she utilized educational technology to the max. She cares deeply about students and left the public education system because she could not stand for what she saw happening in schools. She knew that she could continue to improve the lives of youth and provide education, so she moved into private tutoring and created an educational podcast. Cozy Rainbow Podcast is aimed at ages 7 and up. Tammy creates teaching resources on Teachers Pay Teachers for free in order to improve listening skills. Listening skills are so often overlooked, but listening comprehension is a learning standard in every state. Podcasts and audiobooks allow children to comprehend text that is two grade levels above their current reading level. To Tammy's surprise, the podcast is used in many countries other than the USA for teaching English.Tammy works every day to reimagine the future of what education looks like and adapt to students that she meets. Most importantly, she tries to have fun!Tammy's podcast is called Cozy Rainbow Podcast, for ages 10+. She starts every episode with a few trivia questions and then move into a mini lesson. In her free time, she loves gaming, making music and trying to communicate with trees. With student eyes and ears in mind, Cozy Rainbow is a website built by Gen-Z educator Tammy Haddad and her team.From full-on Zoom, to hybrid, to in-class teaching or some days simultaneously - without any teacher no parental induction - everyone had to adapt. Listen to how she has created resources for kids to have fun learning, while making it easier for parents to juggle work and have kids learning at home.Connect with Tammy:Website: https://cozyrainbow.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyrainbownv/Connect with Tammy:Website: https://cozyrainbow.orgInstagram: cozyrainbownvLeave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-teach-kids-beyond-the-pandemic-w-tammy-haddad/id1614151066?i=1000575757896Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fE6JTzRfLhqGANRIcaoaxYouTube: https://youtu.be/rviPqmfMuRkFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 51How To Manage Your Manager w/ Coach Jackie Ross
Are you a leader or entrepreneur who is struggling with uncertainty in your career or business? How do you manage up when faced with challenges involving your leaders?Jacqueline C. Ross, affectionately known by her clients as Coach Jackie, is a Career Development Coach, a former mental and behavioral therapist who worked with troubled youth and author of "Managing Up: How To Manage Your Manager". She had been in Human Resources for over 2 decades.Coach Jackie started her professional career, 25+ years ago, in the mental health field. She transitioned into human resources and now has her own private coaching practice. She provides coaching to professionals in career transition and to organizational teams, so they may enhance their leadership capabilities. She is a dynamic and engaging presenter who will draw her audience in and leave them with practical tools and tips to strengthen their confidence and career tool belt.Coach Jackie's background includes:M.M. in Organizational Development, Professional Certified Coach, Certified Behavioral Consultant Founder & President, Life CoachMy educational background includes a Bachelor's of Science from Lesley College in Human Services and Counseling and a Master's Degree in Management from Cambridge College specializing in Organizational Development.I am a Certified Life Coach accredited through ICF (International Coaching Federation) and a Certified Behavioral Consultant.In her book, Manage Up! The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Manager Easily , Jackie gives digestible and highly practical, tools to master the skill that is transferrable in any industry and professional domain. This book will increase your overall personal sense of job satisfaction and engagement.Listen as Jackie shares:- how to develop your career- ways to thrive despite having difficult superiors- how to navigate the workplace as an introvert- tips and strategies to showcase your brilliance despite being introverted- the behind-the-scenes at the Human Resources office- effective strategies to empower you in the workplace- how to create and embrace a career on your own terms- how to manage your boss regardless of the relationships- how to tap into yours and your boss's strengths and talents- how to enhance and elevate your performance and professional standing...and so much more!Connect with Jackie:https://www.coachjackieross.comSubscribe to her website to receive a FREE copy of the ebook, "Managing Up: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Manager"Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7n4ZwrgkxEH5e8xJ6NnhbeApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-manage-your-manager-w-coach-jackie-ross/id1614151066?i=1000575270752Additional Resources:"Manage Up: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Manager" by Jackie RossFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 50How To Inspire Through Visual Storytelling w/ Jude Charles
Your story is waiting to be told!Jude Charles is a filmmaker, author and keynote speaker whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to leverage the power of storytelling to scale their businesses. He helps entrepreneurs make money by using the power of storytelling.As a kid, Jude remembers his dad loved watching shows like NYPD Blue and Nash Bridges. Years later, Jude realized that these shows taught him about the craft of storytelling. He learned how to search for clues, how to be relentless in solving the puzzle, how to look beneath the surface. They also taught him how powerful the right kind of evidence can be. Nowadays he uses these lessons to help you grow your personal brand.In 2006, while Jude was in high school, a teacher recognized his talent and encouraged him to launch a video production company. She even bought him his first set of business cards 🤯. So with business cards in one hand and a borrowed video camera in the other, he was crazy enough to think he could be an entrepreneur. Even though he had no idea what he was doing, he was willing to bet on himself. Every step of the way, he has defied all odds.As a child of Haitian immigrant parents and the youngest of 10, he could not go to college and had no one to show him the ropes. He struggled to make real money during the first 5 years of his business, to the extent that his car was repossessed twice in 8 months. None of that deterred him on his determination to succeed in creating a visual storytelling business and help entrepreneurs share their stories in order to scale their businesses. Jude has been in business now for 15 years. He digs deep to find the compelling story that no one else knows and then leverage storytelling to strategically scale their business. He has been blessed to produce stories for Google, Coldwell Banker, and Steve Harvey (just to name a few). He has been featured as a speaker on conference stages and on 100+ different podcasts.Keyshia Ka'oir of KA'OIR Cosmetics said this of Jude, "He knew how to ask the right questions, capture all the right moments and craft an amazing story that I can share with the world."Listen as Jude shares:- the impact he has made on successful, familiar public figures- why he insists on vulnerability or nothing- how visual storytelling accelerates your business growth- why customers connect with a vulnerable business owner- why scaling your business is about you then the product- how to go deeper than surface-level storytelling- the challenges he faced on his journey to entrepreneurship- what to do when you feel like giving up- how to maintain self-belief...and so much more!Connect with Jude:Website: https://judecharles.co"Dramatic Demonstration" by Jude Charles can only be purchased from https://judecharles.coListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mTZCxU2MUe04dMhQApppfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/visual-storytelling-through-dramatic-demonstration/id1614151066?i=1000575002806Additional Resources:"Dramatic Demonstration" by Jude Charles"Master the Art of Public Speaking and Storytelling" w/ Michael DavisFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 49The Power To Speak Naked w/ Tyler Foley
Does your stomach do somersaults every time you need to speak to more than one person? Are your incredible ideas the best-kept secret around because you dread sharing your thoughts at meetings? Meet Sean Tyler Foley!Tyler is a keynote speaker, speaker trainer and author of "The Power To Speak Naked" asserts that everyone has been a public speaker before, they just didn't know it at the time. His book is basically the manual or training course that he uses to coach his clients. Listen to his radical take on the psychology behind stage fright, storytelling and so much more when it comes to the speaking arena.Affectionately known as STF, Tyler is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old after his father passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked.Tyler is a father, husband, son, and performer, in that order. Some days he feels like he has dabbled in every industry on the planet, from oil and gas, to aviation, to film and television, but that diverse experience is what has made him so versatile!With his distinct and direct style, Tyler is emerging as one of North America's sought-after leaders in the field of public speaking for personal and professional development and would welcome the opportunity to be on your show and discuss the lessons he has learned and the grace he has discovered in each event of his life!On this episode, Tyler explains why it is so crucial to be vulnerable when speaking.Listen as Tyler shares:- how to become being vulnerable on stage- how speaking skills can be developed by anyone- why being open and vulnerable connects you with your audience- how hiding your brilliance behind the fear of speaking is robbing others- how entrepreneurs can use speaking to increase their customer base- ways to feel heard and understood through public speaking- how to be memorable and entertaining for your audience- why sharing your story is so important- the reasons public speaking is known to help you realize your dreams...and so much more!Connect with Tyler:Website: https://www.seantylerfoley.comFUN FACT: Tyler is a former stuntman who has also previously shared the stage with Former Governor of California, Gov. Arnold Schwazzenerger.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gKKMbMPyZGROHApTCeIcqApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-to-speak-naked-w-tyler-foley/id1614151066?i=1000574526129YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkZMQfBwyXMAdditional Resources:"The Power To Speak Naked" by Tyler FoleyFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected]

Ep 48The Self-Esteem Regime w/ Clarissa Burt
What are the benefits of having a higher level of self-esteem? How do you increase your level of self-esteem? How does high self-esteem affect your life choices?Dame Clarissa Burt, CEO & Founder of 'In the Limelight', a multi-media platform is also a public speaker, author of the bestseller, The Self-Esteem Regime. Her mission is to heal the world through reminding every individual of their worth through her book, "The Self-Esteem Regime". She breaks down all the physical, mental and emotional habits that you consistently need to live by in order to bring out the best version of yourself.Despite years of progress, many women today continue to suffer from low self-esteem. In her revelatory and prescriptive work THE SELF-ESTEEM REGIME: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, internationally renowned multimedia producer, supermodel, award-winning actress, and public speaker Clarissa Burt offers down-to-earth advice for women to help them manifest self-confidence in all aspects of their lives: relationships, family, friendships, careers, and everyday engagement. The book helps readers find worthiness through a concrete, step-by-step program for women of all ages and backgrounds. Sharing her unique mix of knowledge, attitude, and humor, Clarissa walks readers through her unique process that instills a lifetime of self-awareness, poise, and assurance. Clarissa empowers readers to accept mistakes as valuable learning experiences and steppingstones. Her regime—which features a wealth of tips, case studies, and affirmations—is neither complicated nor demanding, although it builds mental strength, toughness, and resilience –qualities necessary for higher self-esteem and overall wellness.Listen as Clarissa shares:- daily tips on how to improve your level of self-worth- how to perceive yourself in a healthier way- what a lifetime of awareness, poise and confidence can do for you- how to learn from your mistakes - the process for gradual growth towards a better self-image- overall tips for other areas of your life - how to use affirmations in an effective way- how to build resilience and a positive inner voice...and so much more!Connect with Clarissa:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookIMDBAdditional Resources:"The Self-Esteem Regime" by Clarissa BurtClarissa starred in "The Neverending Story""How To Find Happiness Within Yourself" w/ Collette GeeConnect with me:FacebookInstagramYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast, leave a rating and a review and share it.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunesSpotify

Ep 47How To Find Your Life Purpose And Live Your Mission w/ Dr Jackie Lau
How do you establish what your life purpose is?What is your mission? Do you know the reasons why you are here? How can you start on a path to find out?Dr. Jackie Lau is a Strategic Interventionist, Neuroscientist, Spirituality / Relationship Coach, Author, Speaker, Breakthrough Specialist and an award-winning international life coach, who is fascinated with human behaviors and the mechanisms underlying our mental and emotional states. With a deep appreciation for the integrative approach of modern psychology, neuroscience and spirituality, Jackie is a top life coach in Australia and has co-created with people all over the world to radically transform into more self-awareness, sense of purpose and inner freedom.Jackie is trained as a strategic interventionist and breakthrough specialist, which combines effective techniques evolved from neurolinguistic, psychological, and therapeutic inter-disciplines. As a curious researcher, Jackie completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney Australia, studying the neural circuits governing motivation and reward. She is currently researching on neurodegenerative diseases in Hong Kong, investigating the molecular basis relating neuroplasticity to cognition. She specializes in dementia research, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD) – specific interests in developing and promoting novel effective diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions for detecting AD risk at an early stage and impeding disease progression, including preventive lifestyle intervention, and eventually to discover treatments for curing AD and other neurodegenerative diseases.Leveraging her diverse cultural background, Jackie is profoundly devoted to studying Eastern and Western philosophy and literatures, learning transformative wisdom from influential spiritual teachers. She loves the art of music and dance. Jackie is trained as a classical violinist from a young age, later on discovered her passion in classical guitar, and has also been a dedicated hip-hop dancer and instructor since her college years. On this episode, Dr. Jackie details her journey combining science, universal and spiritual laws to find her purpose and live her mission.Listen as Dr Jackie shares:- how to empower the human family- how to be aligned with your authentic, virtuous Self- ways in which you can live passionately and creatively- tips and strategies to be fully present- daily habits to delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease- how to find a life of fulfillment- how to connect with others on a deeper level- how to establish what your life purpose is- ongoing practices that you can apply in your life on a daily basis...and so much more!Connect with Dr Jackie Lau:Website: https://drjackielaucoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjackielaucoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jackie-lau/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=auListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zoskSLzAVV0dRjGFcz83NApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-your-life-purpose-and-live-your-mission-w/id1614151066?i=1000570990680Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeakerEmail: [email protected]

Ep 46How To Heal Yourself w/ Dr. Victor Manzo
Do you have the power to heal your life and create your dream life?Dr. Vic Manzo is a Business Success Coach, Host of The Mindful Experiment Podcast, 3X Author and Chiropractor. He teaches business owners how to end burnout, work less, make more without the grind/hustle and sacrifice. Dr. Vic busts the myth that you need to grind and hustle while sacrificing your time with loved ones in order to be successful. Hard work = more success. If this was true, the majority of business owners would be massively successful, working less and enjoying more time with their family, traveling around the world and much more.Forbes.com stated that 60% of leaders are burned out. Burnout doesn't just affect your bottom line but it affects your health, relationships, mental health, spiritual well-being, emotional well-being, and basically, every fabric of life. Dr. Vic experienced this feeling in the first 5 years of his career. He would hit burnout every 4-6 months and it started to demoralize him because he couldn't understand how he could be so passionate and love everything he did in business to still experience burnout.Through his own 12-year journey through business and 15 years of studying quantum physics, universal laws, neuroscience, neurolinguistic programming, limiting beliefs, subconscious mind, behavioral neurology, and much more, Dr. Vic has come up with a basic formula to help business owners learn the process of how to create Quantum Success in their life through the Billionaire's Success Formula. This Formula is a proprietary framework and curriculum derived from my own research and experiences. What he teaches his clients is a new way of thinking that aligns with quantum physics. It is like upgrading the software on your computer. In his book, Decoding the Matrix Dr. Vic explores the forces around you that conspire to hold you back from achieving your dreams, becoming successful, and finding happiness.Listen as Dr Vic shares:- easy breathing techniques that you can practice at home- the different nervous systems and how to regulate them- the benefits of understanding quantum physics and making it work for you- understanding the main cause of burnout- understanding the power of the mind- how the mind dictates your level of success- how to create Effortless Success- how to create the life your desire without the 'hard work = success' formulaConnect with Dr Vic:Website: https://www.empoweryourreality.com (access FREE resources)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerYourReality/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmanzo/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nPxZKeCGcXIBGpZ2tbfZJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-heal-yourself-w-dr-victor-manzo/id1614151066?i=1000570696089Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870713/11004636Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: [email protected] Resources:"A Walk In The Dark" by Dr. Victor Manzo"Decoding the Matrix" by Dr. Victor Manzo

Ep 45Bullying In The Workplace w/ Catherine Mattice
"Workplace Bullying: what can you do?"What are the signs of workplace bullying? Catherine Mattice - CEO & Founder of Civility Partners, is a Workplace Bullying Expert and Toxic Environment Coach. She coaches leaders on how to deal with these situations in order to create a healthy work environment for all. If you've ever been bullied at work, listen to all the necessary procedures she recommends you follow to build a business case and work towards a solution. Civility Partners, an HR consulting firm focused specifically on helping organizations create respectful and positive workplace cultures.On this episode, Catherine details how she founded Civility Partners in 2008 as a result of working in a toxic environment, and has since served a huge array of clients with consulting, training and coaching services.She’s written three books on workplace bullying.Catherine’s also been cited in such media outlets as Forbes.com, Inc Magazine, Entrepreneur, and USA Today, and appeared as a guest on such venues as NPR and CNN.Catherine is active in the International Association for Workplace Bullying & Harassment (IAWBH) and one of the four founding members of the National Workplace Bullying Coalition, a nonprofit organization focused on ending workplace bullying.Listen as Catherine shares:- how to create work environments where employees thrive- executive coaching for toxic leaders who engage in bullying behaviors- how insidious bullying is- why HR needs concrete evidence- how bullying damages the organization- how to document and build a case- how bullying manifests at work and ways to stop it- workplace bullying laws: what leaders need to know- different signs and examples of bullying in the workplace- the cost of bullying in the workplace- the 3 categories of workplace bullying behaviors - why leaders should specify consequences for bullying- how bias might make others become tone-deaf or defensive...and so much more!Connect with Catherine:Website: https://civilitypartners.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catmatticeAdditional Resources:"Back Off!..." by Catherine Mattice "Seeking Civility..." by Catherine MatticeListen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Tg88h2RhBM5G6quMMfUJAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bullying-in-the-workplace-w-catherine-mattice/id1614151066?i=1000570180860Connect with Roberta:E-mail: [email protected]

Ep 44How To Be A Highly-Paid Global Speaker w/ Kevin T. Robertson
How do you get started in the speaking arena?How do you land highly-paid speaking gigs?Kevin T. Robertson is CEO and co-founder of Speaker Focus. Since 1988, he has delivered 2,700+ paid keynote speeches, public and onsite seminars. In 2017, he started Speaker Focus, a program to help people improve their speaking skills and get high paying speaking gigs. Since 2017, the program has helped thousands of people become successful speakers. He is a consummate professional speaker and nationally recognized leadership expert. Affectionately known as “KTR”, he has earned his place as one of the most vibrant show stopping performer’s at conferences worldwide delivering concentrated based strategies that have an immediate impact. Since 1988, Kevin has delivered over 2000 programs, worked with Fortune 500 clients and he’s helped thousands of conference attendees achieve maximum levels of FOCUS. He has earned a reputation where high profile celebrities and top companies trust in his leadership, experience and unmatched proven track record. Kevin T. Robertson teaches major Fortune 500 companies, across the US, North Africa, Italy, traveling internationally delivering the Power of Staying Focused on leadership excellence. In 2012, The 6X Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers hired Kevin TO DELIVER THE FIRST EVER ONSITE TRAINING OF IT’S KIND at Heinz Field celebrating the historical; “Year of the FAN”, 80th season of the franchise, and the 40th year of “The Immaculate Reception”. He is a regular contributor to the Pro View Magazine and The Business of Wisdom on CBS Radio, has written for numerous trade and association magazines and has a monthly newsletter titled, Focus Based Leadership.Kevin is the author of 4 books on organization and leadership development, including The Clarity of FOCUS, FOCUS based Leadership, FOCUS based organization and FOCUS facts for the college student. He is also the co-author of the Amazon International Best Selling book "Cracking The Rich Code" Vol 5 & Endorsed by Tony Robbins. This book offers powerful thought-provoking entrepreneurial insights, stories and strategies from a diverse lineup of 20 co-authors from around the world.Listen as Kevin shares:- how subject-matter experts can grow their speaking revenue- how he has helped some of the biggest brands in the world of business- how to be a world-class, sought after keynote speaker- how you can transform lives instead of just motivating- how to craft and package your message- how to get paid at the highest level- how to create a relationship of trust with your clients...and so much more!Connect with Kevin:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeAdditional Resources:Kevin's FilmographyConnect with me:FacebookInstagramYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast, leave a rating and a review and share it.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunesSpotify

Ep 43Lessons from a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator w/ Terry Tucker
How do you find common ground in hostage situations?Do you have the tools to negotiate into a win-win outcome? How do you reach common ground when you come from polar opposite sides of an issue?Terry Tucker is a sought after speaker, former SWAT Team hostage negotiator who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his 10-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars.In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check, to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. His mission is to consistently enrich and improve lives through inspiring, diverse, and uplifting content, without sacrificing the relationship with my family and friends.Terry's greatest challenge began in 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the cancer was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because the disease is extremely rare he was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. He had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after healing, he was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from returning. One thing he learned during all the pain and discomfort is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating distress and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient human being. He chose the latter.In his book, "Sustainable Excellence", Terry answers the three basic questions that will lead you to your best life. "What is excellence, how do you achieve it, and most importantly , how do you sustain it?"On this episode, he detailed the steps necessary to negotiate very challenging situations and eventually reach the desired outcome.Listen as Terry shares:- our capabilities of becoming the best we can be- how we can all lead extraordinary lives despite tough challenges- how a rare form of cancer changed his outlook on life- how to overcome obstacles and maintain excellence- how to negotiate for an eventual win-win outcome- the major role played by listening skills when negotiating- the game-changer when making the other person feel understood- how to handle a situation when emotions are on overdrive- how to control your mind before it controls you- why you are never defeated if you do not quit- how to be more resolute despite facing pain and anguishConnect with Terry:Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.comAdditional Resources:"Sustainable Excellence" by Terry Tucker"Everyday Excellence" w/ Joe Templin"How To Have Confidence And Achieve Excellence" w/ Elizabeth BatallaConnect with me:Email: [email protected] subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aUFGKhOUsJuffu0ZddqwxApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-negotiate-your-way-to-the-desired-outcome-w/id1614151066?i=1000569427755YouTube: https://youtu.be/ie4eWacbKS8

Ep 42Build A LinkedIn Profile For Success w/ Daniel Alfon
How do you find clients in your niche on LinkedIn?What does it take to monetize on the platform?Daniel Alfon is a LinkedIn specialist, author and speaker. He helps you save a lot of time through lead generation, thought leadership, marketing & sales. As a LinkedIn Expert, he shares 4 major tips that will have you attract paying clients on LinkedIn. He also discusses the dos and don'ts when it comes to this professional platform of a billion users. Daniel shows business owners how to gain new clients with the power of LinkedIn. His programs and done-for-you premium packages help Executives and Entrepreneurs grow their businesses and he has helped thousands of executives over the years. He joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and published articles and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers.In his book, 'How To Build A LinkedIn Profile For Business Success', Daniel details a 12-step program to design a profile with all the necessary tools to attract clients into your business.On this episode, he explains how it is one thing to sign up and be linked to thousands of professionals, but unless you are generating business through your profile - what exactly is the point?Learn as Daniel shares:- myth busters on what you thought you knew about LinkedIn- what to focus on to be successful on the platform- the mind-blowing statistics of LinkedIn growth and how to take advantage of it- how to compete successfully, even as a small business- how to create a LinkedIn profile with executive presence- how to turn your LinkedIn presence into a customer-facing website- creating a LinkedIn profile that empowers your career- how to have others refer business to you on LinkedIn...and so much more!Connect with Daniel:Website: https://www.danielalfon.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfon/Additional Resources:"How To Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success" by Daniel AlfonConnect 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:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-monetize-on-linkedin-w-daniel-alfon/id1614151066?i=1000569133022Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xS30cQJ94vciqn2I6VaB0

Ep 41Dump Your Degree w/ Zakiya Akerele, Ph.D.
Is college your only option for a thriving career and financial freedom?Zakiya Akerele, Ph.D. is a speaker, author and educator. Her bestselling book, "Dump Your Degree", is the wake-up call and reality check that college graduates need in order to repurpose their education and take control of their careers.Dr. Zakiya Akerele is an educator, speaker, and author who is passionate about continued growth and lifelong learning. But before she figured things out, she was an Ivy League grad with a Ph.D. who had to move back home with her mom and work dead-end jobs. Fortunately, she figured out how to control her own career without making her degrees the focus. A wanderlust and entrepreneur, Zakiya enjoys globetrotting with her husband and two children while working remotely on her own terms. As a professor and mentor, she's taught hundreds of students to do the same by figuratively dumping their degrees and using the sum of their skills, knowledge, and connections to create careers they love.Many degree holders experience career and financial challenges they aren’t prepared to handle. Zakiya know this first hand because after completing her Ph.D., she faced joblessness and massive student loan debt. After becoming a professor she saw her students encounter similar situations. She knew she had to do something about it, so she set out to answer the following:***Why aren’t degrees providing the opportunities they are said to offer?***What can colleges and universities do to ensure the success of their grads?***How can individuals develop successful careers no matter their degree field?***How can people enjoy their careers and have complete control over their professional lives?On this episode, Dr Akerele shares her eye-opening experiences and what led to writing her bestseller and starting a coaching business. Listen for the many takeaways that will assist students, graduates and parents.Listen as Zakiya shares:- why she wrote her bestselling book, Dump Your Degree- how to adapt to generational differences in career perspectives- how societal changes and the rapid job market pose challenges- how to navigate this rapidly changing job market- how to use your gifts and passions and start a business without a college degree- tangible solutions to students to no longer rely on college degrees only- how to create a viable career for yourself- why college is not for everybody- why colleges are not equipped to teach entrepreneurship...and so much more!Connect with Zakiya:Website: https://zakiyaakerele.com/#new-releaseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakiyaakerele/Additional Resources:"Dump Your Degree" by Zakiya Akerele, Ph.D.Reach out to me on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dump-your-degree-w-zakiya-akerele-ph-d/id1614151066?i=1000568633330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XxIaWjN06MTpHeEgUprXyYouTube: https://youtu.be/PuD6odyn4C8

Ep 40Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude w/ Izzy Lobacz
How do you make sure that people see and find value in your messaging?How do you make a presentation that speaks to your audience and their concerns? Are you able to see things from their perspective?Build desire in THEIR guts for what YOU sell. 👉🏼 Create an ongoing stream of clients by mastering compelling messaging. Hearing "yes" will never be an issue again. Become THEIR mind reader. Sales & MarketingIzzy Lobacz is a Communications Coach from Poland who wasn't supposed to be. As he is branded "The Communications Fixer", he works h entrepreneurs who need improvement on coaching on their communication skills. Izzy decided earlier on that his attitude will determine his altitude, despite discouragement from so-called experts. He had to put in the work to be where he is today. His work now involves helping entrepreneurs craft their message from the eyes of their audiences and deliver value to them. If you have made presentations before and they seemed uninterested, Izzy will help you decipher why and how you can massively improve on future presentations.Izzy has developed tools and techniques to help his clients be understood by their audiences, adjust their mindset and craft a message that will make them crave for more through connecting with them. If you have ever wondered why those you present to do not see the solution the way you perceive it, he will help guide you through all those speed bumps.On this episode, Izzy inspires us as he shares his journey and the steps he took to eventually become a Communications Coach.Listen as Izzy shares:- how he followed his dreams despite being told he would not make it- the 4 tips for getting started on a public speaking career- how to ignore doubt even when you do not see the silver lining- how any skill can be learned from scratch- tips and strategies for blocking out the negative voices- how to think outside the box- why current circumstances should not deter you from pursuing your goals- how to deliver a message to your audience that resonates with them- how to build a concise and clear enough message for your audience- ways to put yourself in your audiences' shoes- how to communicate from your audience's perspective- why language and cultural barriers should not be a barrier to us connectingConnect with Izzy:LinkedInAdditional Resources:"How To Build Confidence For Public Speaking" w/ Susanna LahteelaConnect with me:FacebookInstagramYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunesSpotify

Ep 39How To Be More Vulnerable And Authentic w/ Alan Lazaros
Why is it so challenging to be open and vulnerable? What are we so afraid of?Alan Lazaros is the CEO & Co-Founder of Next Level University (NLU), a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast, 1,300+ Episodes, 800K+ Listens, 150+ Countries. He and his business partner have recently published their 1000th episode (heard in over 160 countries), coach people around the globe and are on a mission to change lives. He is also a Peak Performance Coach and Business Consultant.With the powerful combination of his B.S. in Computer Engineering & MBA, Alan is also a Professional Speaker & Business Coach specializing in helping businesses maximize their growth, impact & profitability online. He believes in a heart-driven but NO BS approach to inspiring, motivating & educating others on what it REALLY takes to get to the next level.When he was only 2 years old, Alan's father tragically passed away in a car accident. At age 26, getting into a nearly fatal car accident myself, he started to question everything. He reflected on who he is and his choices. Filled with regret, he searched for answers and found two of the brightest lights he had ever seen.***The first was a book by Bronnie Ware called “The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying”, ***and the second was a Ted Talk by Tony Robbins.Both helped him find his way and he went ALL IN on self-improvement to design a life of meaning and purpose. Now it's his mission to help others maximize their potential and design lives and businesses they love on their own terms.Alan's primary areas of expertise are Business, Peak Performance, Productivity, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Team Development, Mindset, Habits, Identity & Holistic Self-Improvement. Between leading a global team of 12 at Next Level University, hundreds of speeches all over the world and thousands of coaching / consulting calls, here is here to help all his clients get to the next level.On this episode, Alan shares the reasons we fear being open and vulnerable.Listen as Alan shares:- the health, wealth and love pillars- the necessary tools you need to improve all areas of your life- why authentic communication is so challenging- how to overcome our fear of being vulnerable- ways to establish what your paradigm is- tools to identify your communication filters- how to recognize your current cognitive biases- being aware of how you decode messages- how is personal relationships are enriched by the willingness to be vulnerableConnect with Alan Lazaros:Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.comLeave a rating and a review for the Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QodxapVUjVc1u7rE7X6s3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-more-vulnerable-and-authentic-w-alan-lazaros/id1614151066?i=1000567740506YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6oihafsFo

Ep 38How To Be In Alignment With Your Purpose w/ Melissa Bauknight
How do you align your work with your core values and truly who you are?Melissa Bauknight is a Business Alignment Coach for Solopreneurs, Leadership Coach and Entrepreneur. She is the CEO & Founder of The Ripple Connection where she coaches women on mindset, life alignment and living a life of purpose. She considers herself a safe community facilitator for professional women who want to break glass ceilings, break out of boxes and break new ground!! Melissa created a tight community of soul-centered high achieving women who are done playing by other people’s rules and are here to rewrite their own. No more trying to fit into expectations that other people created for them! They are bold, feminine leaders who have the audacity to consciously create lives and businesses that reflect a much deeper purpose…and they create a collective ripple beyond their wildest dreams. Melissa's whole woman approach to business is a transformative experience resulting in a rewiring of your nervous system and a powerful shift in the way you see yourself. You courageously learn how to trust yourself and embody your unique gifts which creates ease and harmony to actually thrive as a high-achieving professional woman! On this episode, she takes us on a journey of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship.Listen as Melissa shares:- how finding your tribe helps you achieve your goals- how to listen to your body and your intuition- how to rewire your nervous system- strategies to change the autopilot programming in your subconscious mind- how to not operate from stress or survival- how to connect with your inner core values- why it is crucial to pursue work that fulfills you- how you can use your work to make a positive difference- what being true to yourself and loving yourself really mean- how to establish what works for you - there is no one-size-fits-all- how to get started despite not having a perfect roadmap- how to find your voice and stop hiding- how women can value their feminine qualities and use those in their businesses...and so much more!Connect with Melissa:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInPodcastAdditional Resources:FREE Masterclass by Melissa Bauknight"The Journey Of Self-Discovery" w/ Rachelle Sylvain-Spence"How To Live A Life Of Purpose" w/ Kevin Palmieri"Living A Transformational Life" w/ Mark V. Smith"How To Find Your Life Purpose And Live Your Mission" w/ Dr. Jackie LauConnect with me:FacebookInstagramYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast for notifications on future episodes.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunesSpotify

Ep 37Effective Communication While Working Remotely w/ Alisha Shibli
How do we communicate effectively with our team members during the pandemic? What tools are available for use by teams to engage more? Do leaders require to constantly monitor team productivity with virtual work? How do we ensure that correspondence is tailor-made to the right audience?Alisha Shibli is the Marketing & Communications Director for LOGO.com. She is a Content Marketing Specialist who graduated with a degree in Communications. She has always worked in Corporate Communications and has spent the last 2 years directing the Marketing division of Logo.com. Alisha hails from India but works globally with clients from Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and all over the globe. She has had to deal with language barriers, cultural differences and learned to navigate those dynamics while assisting clients accomplish their goals. She is on a mission to help businesses communicate intelligently and effectively.LOGO.com helps you create your FREE logo and your entire corporate branding package if you upgrade. If you perceive yourself to be the not-so-creative type. Logo.com is there to assist you with all those needs.On this episode, Alisha explains how the changes created by the pandemic have affected the way we communicate and what we need to be cognizant of, in order to be effective and productive.Listen as Alisha shares:- how to tailor-make your message to your audience- how to use virtual tools such as Slack for team engagement- different strategies to communicate with your team during the pandemic- how using examples accelerates understanding in communications- how to make the other person's life easier in the way you communicate...and so much more!Connect with Alisha:LinkedInWebsiteAdditional Resources:"How To Increase Brand Visibility And Awareness" w/ Vinnie Potestivo"How To Build Your Personal Brand As A Speaker" w/ Forrest TuffConnect with me:FacebookInstagramYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunesSpotify

Ep 36The Career ToolKit w/ Mark Herschberg
Why is MIT prioritizing soft skills in addition to their regular curricula?Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia, with over a dozen patents to his name. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. Mark is a seasoned university instructor and event speaker.At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools.Mark has helped create educational programs at MIT and HBS. He typically leads engineering, product, and data science, and co-created strategy for the company. MIT has recognized the need for communication and soft skills and has assigned instructors like him to focus on teaching these tools. On this episode, Mark shares the 10 steps that are essential for success in the corporate and business environments. The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You teaches you essential skills for success like networking, negotiating, leading, communications, career planning, interviewing, and many more. His book is used at MIT's famed Career Success Accelerator program and top companies.Listen as Mark shares:- how to design and execute your personal plan to achieve the career you deserve- networking and negotiating effectively - communication skills necessary for career acceleration- leading and career planning- essential skills for career success- how to master these skills and yield outsized returns for your career - actionable principles, exercises, and practices that will accelerate your success- why The Career Toolkit is a multivitamin for your career- all the things no one taught you at university- negotiating a job offer- creating a dynamic career strategy- building a high-value network- developing the fundamental leadership skills that matter most- managing teams effectively, even as an individual contributor...and so much more!'Soft skills aren’t a silver bullet, but they can help organizations hit their target goals.'Connect with Mark:Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/Additional Resources:"The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills For Success That No One Taught You" by Mark HerschbergFeel free to reach out on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-career-toolkit-w-mark-herschberg/id1614151066?i=1000566629387Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3u53jZtO3kliQoHqzQI7tzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3-LqML1sLE

Ep 35Nail That Job Interview w/ Carrie-Lynn Hotson
How do you make sure you land your dream job? What preparation do you need in order to ace that job interview?Carrie-Lynn Hotson is a Job Interview Coach who specializes in 1-1 Coaching of candidates who are preparing for job interviews. She has over 25 years experience in Human Resources and she gives the behind-the-scenes look at what exactly companies look for in their ideal candidate. She was also a Senior Manager, facilitator, coach and mediator during her corporate tenure.Carrie-Lynn Hotson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Psychology, Certified Human Resources Leader accreditation (CHRL) and is a graduate of Interest-Based Mediation training. She has 25 years of experience as a coach, facilitator, and leader, including seven years as a senior human resources manager with extensive experience addressing workplace issues and organizational challenges. She loves speaking at events and working directly with teams. Carrie-Lynn is on a mission to help people feel more confident in their next interview. She helps clients understand the interview process, the questions they are asking, EVEN how they are marked! She has years of experience as a trained interviewer and has written 1000’s of interview questions and interviewed 100’s of candidates. After watching so many people struggle with interviews, she decided to create an Interview Coaching Business. She knew there were so many ways for people to enhance their interviewing skills so she now supports and educates new candidates.In her E-book, 'Rock That Interview', Carrie-Lynn explains the different stages you need to follow to effectively prepare for the interview process. She provides you with insight, tips, strategies, and suggestions on how to best prepare for your interview.On this episode, Carrie-Lynn gives the behind-the-scenes look at what interview panels are searching for.Listen as Carrie-Lyn shares:- the dos and don't of practicing for a job interview- how to avoid common pitfalls when applying to many different organizations- how to listen with intent- ways to respond in the most appropriate manner- how to ace that interview- actions you need to take to prepare for the interview- how to make sure that you are seen as the best candidate- how to communicate your best qualities and qualifications- how she helps her clients see all angles due to her HR background- why practicing for a job interview is similar to practicing for delivering a speech...and so much more!Connect with Carrie-Lynn Hotson:Website: https://www.jobinterviewcoach.ca/home?r_done=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JZJDistn2xRwlT4Ci-m8ALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-chrl/Additional Resources:"Rock That Interview" E-book by Carrie-Lyn HotsonConnect with me on:Email: [email protected] a rating and a review on Apple & SpotifySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54KYfCnjbx0BBDQWqSSNX3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nail-that-job-interview-w-carrie-lyn-hotson/id1614151066?i=1000566111175YouTube: https://youtu.be/xdyIHSBA9IY