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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
Recurring themes Margot was able to discover. Ways to shorten the learning curve for parents, and let children choose their passion and work.Why it’s important to let children compete.How Margot recommends we teach children about losing.Why is it important to encourage children to be curious and think of new ways to solve problems.What inspired Margot to write this book.To learn more about this guest:
raisinganentrepreneur.com.
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One of the most frequently asked questions a professional speaker hears is this: “How do you keep from getting nervous in front of an audience?” In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll share the one, simple thought running through my head that has always served me well. I'm quite sure it will help you the next time you step up in front of a room.
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
How Scott found his calling through comedy. The son of a salesman, Scott shares some lessons he learned from his father.Some of the differences between a professional speaker giving a keynote, and a comedian giving a keynote.The reality of bombing in a comedy club, which is really part of the business, and bombing in a corporate keynote.What Scott looks for when deciding to use members from the audience.The difference between how he handles hecklers in a comedy club versus how he handles them in a corporate keynote, or emcee job. A few funny stories of the strangest gigs Scott ever worked.To learn more about this guest:
www.scottbloomconnects.com
You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover
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Think about the last time you had something very important you wanted to ask someone else. You obsessed and practiced what to say, but the opportunity never seemed quite right. You ended up never saying what you wanted to say. In this quick, five-minute, Pocket Sized Pep Talk I believe we can fix this because I’m guessing you practiced the wrong words. I'll teach you the right ones!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
We are in some tough times, and most of us are led to believe that “tough times require tough leaders.” Joe responds to that premise and reminds us, it's not quite that easy. Why Joe wrote this book.How a generous leader differs from a traditional, unilateral leader. Joe discusses two of the seven traits of a generous leader. Some innovative strategies to incorporate deeper communication and listening.Joe talks about times he was faced with a vulnerable situation that allowed him to grow. What do you hope readers will take away from this book?To learn more about this guest:
Web site: https://www.joedavis.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis1313/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joedavistgl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joedavistgl
Twitter: https://x.com/JoeDavisTGL?s=20.
Email: [email protected]
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Many years ago, I worked as an usher and I was paid to watch you while you were watching your movies. I found I learned a lot about audience behavior from that experience including how quickly attention could be gained or lost over the course of a movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you how many of those same lessons apply to how you communicate!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
Being busy is NOT the same as being productive, and how we can fool ourselves into losing sight of that message.How you can claim two hours a day using key strategies from her Taskology® system. How you can save time on the emails you are managing.How executives can better prioritize their tasks to ensure they focus on the most impactful activities.How C-level leaders can help their team members enhance efficiency while reducing stress.How professionals can achieve a better work-life balance.To learn more about this guest:
410-218-4896
https://productiveday.com/
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There are lessons all around us, and it turns out, when it comes to decision making, one such lesson can come from a squirrel. That’s right - a squirrel! In this quick, eight minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll tell you what that lesson is, and how to avoid the consequences often suffered by that poor squirrel!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
How speaking effectively is not just for presenters. It applies to numerous other aspects of life that can improve when we can speak effectively.How Norm got started and created his company, SpeakFluence. A handful of ideas you can use to effectively improve your speaking.The pros, and yes, cons of storytelling for salespeople.Various components of speech training.So many fear speaking. Norm lays out a handful of tips to consider when battling the nerves before a presentation.To learn more about this guest:
Website: www.speakfluence.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Norm Boaz, SpeakFluence
Phone: 619-454-8006
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One of the many reasons why I enjoy the NCAA basketball tournament is no matter how high a team is ranked, any team is susceptible to loosing their momentum, and collapsing. The list of high ranking teams that have been shown the exit early is too long to list. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll provide you with a quick mantra to put things in perspective so you keep momentum from leaving your side.
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What inspired Alex and his coauthor Jon Gordon to emphasize integrity in the book? We throw the word integrity around but Alex provides a rather unique definition of the word and the act.Most organizations believe they are acting with integrity. Alex explains how he helps organizations examine this at a deeper level and truly implement a culture of integrity and accountability.Alex share a success story where his approach to leadership and integrity led to significant positive changes in an organization and individuals. Some common challenges leaders face when trying to prioritize integrity, and how can they overcome them.To learn more about this guest:
https://alexspeaking.com/about/
Email: [email protected]
– https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-demczak-59108179
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During this past week, a client said the following phrase to me: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It’s become a popular phrase, and certainly an interesting sentiment. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that unfortunately, in business, I don’t believe one word of it and I’ll be happy to tell you why!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
How a coder became a subject matter expert on conversation. Yes... you read that correctly! Why the tools out there like Agile development, Lean software, or DevOps, have their pros, and their cons. The Four R’s that will help you to match your behavior to your beliefs. Decoding tech talk for non-technical executives. Key mentors in Douglas's life.To learn more about this guest:
www.douglassquirrel.com
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www.squirrelsquardron.com
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Over forty years ago, I decided to enter a talent show at the University of Maryland. With shaky legs and my juggling balls in hand, I juggled my way to a win! Little did I know that my approach to putting that show together was one of the key reasons why I won that talent show. In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you the idea I stumbled on, and one of the most important presentation techniques a presenter can follow. It carried me to victory, and I still subscribe to that lesson!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
What it’s like writing a book with another writer and the writing process they followed.How this book found them and why they chose to write it.Not only what makes this book different, but the role their editor, and authentic voice editor played in the writing process. Why leaders are the key to inclusion, and What's In It For Them to embrace this message.A handful of classic mistakes a leader can make and not even know it.What Eddie and Jonathan hope readers will get from their book, and what kind of impact they are you hoping for? The incredible effort and detail the authors put in the book to help readers implement what's taught including actions, activities, and tactics.Successful practices you can start today! Multiple benefits and takeaways found in the book.To learn more about the authors and their book, check out inclusivepebbles.com
You can also reach out through LinkedIn: Eddie Pate, and Jonathan Stutz
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While helping a client prepare for an important interview, I noticed a small communication glitch that we tend to take for granted. This particular glitch made his responses seem a bit cold. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk,I'll tell you what adjustments we made, how those answers began to sound full of warmth, and how, in doing so, sound a lot more natural!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn:
Why so many seem to ignore or forget the human capital they work with.What role human capital plays in increasing the success rate of an organization. The importance of human capital data in entrepreneurship. If they leave with one or two things.Some key takeaways to remember about the power of data and human capital in creating successful entrepreneurial ventures.Why startups struggle, particularly those that suffers from significant inequities in funding. How entrepreneurs and investors can practically implement these data-driven approaches in their decision-making process.To learn more about this guest:
GUEST EMAIL [email protected]
GUEST WEBSITE: blackhawke.io
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiblacksmith/
@nikkiblacksmith
https://www.instagram.com/blackhawke.io/
Learn more at Blackhawke Behavior Science – The Science Of Startup Success
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Think about the last time you went into a crowded restaurant; they probably took your cell phone number and texted you when your table was ready. Although we’ve been carrying cell phones for decades now, this genius idea is relatively new. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you why that ridiculous delay highlights one of the most fundamental principles of customer service! It's a simple lesson you will NEVER want to forget!
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In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
Working definitions for the words “resilience” and “brilliance” which are used a lot in this podcast!Why more than 87% of working Americans think that both resilience and brilliance are incredibly valuable to their success at work, and why 81% think they would have a better work culture if their company invested more in helping people thrive. How navigating work or business challenges, can help us grow in resilience and lead to greater success.Why every generation feels the time they are living is the most transformative and stressful. A few, top recommendations for building resilience that increase a person's ability to thrive.How resilience in our relationships with ourselves influences our connections with others, and one step to improve this.How resilience help individuals uncover their purpose, and one way to start this journey.From Simon's book, “Resilience @ Work," an introduction to the four characters - Hurry, Worry, Ready, and Steady, and how each character represents different approaches to challenges in the workplace.How you can recognize your current state in each season, and how you react to it.Key mentors in Simon's life.To Learn More About This Guest:
GUEST EMAIL [email protected]
GUEST WEBSITE: https://www.simontbailey.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT –
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey –
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonTBaileyIntl)
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When it comes to making people believe what we say, we not only focus on the words we use, but we even tend to obsess on those words. In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you that the reality is that the words only play a small part of what others hear and believe. You need to learn the tune!
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