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Primary Topic: Importance of Sleep
- Different sleep needs for different individuals
- Impact of sleep on body and brain
- Factors affecting sleep patterns (medications, children, age, illness)
- Recognizing the feeling of a restful, rejuvenating sleep
- Dealing with the challenges of life and sleep deficits
Primary Topic: Fluidity of Sleep Needs
- Understanding that sleep needs change over time
- Seasonal impact on sleep patterns (winter hibernation, summer energy)
- Aligning with the body's natural sleep rhythms
- Effects of sleep deficit on work and productivity
Primary Topic: Managing Sleep for Overall Well-being
- Dangers of relying on stimulants to counteract sleep deficit
- Importance of sustaining healthy sleep patterns
- Advocating for discovering and maintaining one's ideal sleep number
- Committing to achieving optimal sleep 90% of the time
These primary topics address the importance of sleep, the individual nature of sleep needs, and the impact of sleep patterns on overall well-being. This podcast episode provides actionable advice for recognizing and managing one's ideal sleep number for better health and productivity.
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Reesa is an introvert raised in a family of extroverts.
She has had an interesting career specializing in other introverts and a dynamic life experiencing the world.
Social media links
www.LinkedIn.com/in/reesawoolfphd
www.Facebook.com/reesawoolfphd
Link to website
www.ConfidentSpeaking.com
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Primary Topic: Feeling Overlooked at Work
- The disheartening feeling of not getting recognition for valuable contributions
- Reasons for feeling overlooked
- Importance of taking steps to raise visibility
Primary Topic: Identifying and Leveraging Strengths
- Self-reflection to identify unique skills and core competencies
- Positioning oneself as an expert in specific areas
- Seeking opportunities within the organization to showcase skills
Primary Topic: Communicating with Confidence
- Developing a clear and concise communication style
- Being effective in communicating achievements and ideas
- Confidence in expressing oneself verbally and nonverbally
- Importance of believing in oneself and exuding confidence
Primary Topic: Cultivating Relationships
- Building strong relationships with colleagues and leaders
- Connecting with others on a genuine level
- Actively participating in professional development opportunities
- Seeking mentors for guidance and support
- Patience, consistency, and authenticity in interactions
- Networking with individuals who recognize skills and champion for success
Primary Topic: Consistency and Time
- Emphasizing that change doesn't happen overnight
- Stressing the need to consistently apply the discussed steps over time
Primary Topic: Empowerment and Recognition
- Tips to empower listeners to take action towards gaining recognition at work
- Encouragement to make an impact and let talents shine
- It's never too late to make an impact
Primary Topic: Closing Remarks
- Thanking the listeners for tuning in
- Wishing the listeners a great week
- Providing contact information for further assistance
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Primary Topic: Dealing with Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake
- Janice Chaka shares a personal incident where she thought she made a mistake, leading to negative self-talk.
- Miscommunication and misinterpretation of events led to feelings of inadequacy.
- Strategies to Stop Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake
- Acknowledge the mistake and discuss its significance as a crucial first step toward personal growth.
- Reframe mistakes as learning opportunities and building blocks for success.
- Challenge negative self-talk to avoid hindering progress and perpetuating feelings of inadequacy.
- Utilize reframing techniques to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations.
- Analyze the data to identify correct actions and areas for improvement.
- Question the framing of thoughts to determine their accuracy.
- Take a step back, breathe, and gather accurate data about the mistake to ground oneself.
- Taking Action to Address Mistakes
- Identify actionable steps to change the situation and prevent similar outcomes in the future.
- Reach out and explain what happened, the planned actions, and the responsible parties to show accountability and stop negative thinking.
- Embracing mistakes as a natural part of being human and using them to move forward on one's journey of personal and professional growth.
Each of these topics and sub-topics can be further discussed and elaborated on in the podcast episode to provide practical tips and insights for the audience.
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Primary Topic: Importance of Planning Your Week
- Benefits of using Friday as a planning day
- Reflect on past week's accomplishments and areas for improvement
- Set clear goals and priorities for the upcoming week
- Unwind and recharge over the weekend
- Brain dump to start Monday with a clear head
- Advantages of using Sunday as a planning day
- Start the week with clarity and purpose
- Identify potential roadblocks and conflicts ahead of time
- Create a sense of control and reduce stress levels
- Pros of using Monday as a planning day
- Capitalize on fresh energy at the beginning of the work week
- Address urgent matters from the weekend
- Align goals and tasks with the week's objectives
Primary Topic: Effective Strategies for Planning Days
- Effective strategies for a Friday planning day
- Carve out uninterrupted time for planning
- Review ongoing projects and deadlines
- Prepare a comprehensive to-do list
- Block out time for important work in the following week
- Useful tips for a Sunday planning day
- Find a quiet space for reflection and strategizing
- Review personal and professional commitments
- Prioritize self-care activities for work-life balance
- Techniques for effective Monday planning
- Start the day early for maximum productivity
- Conduct a brief review of emails and messages
- Set realistic expectations and adjust plans and tasks accordingly
Primary Topic: Personalizing Your Planning Day
- Reflect on energy levels throughout the week
- Considering specific commitments and recurring meetings
- Aligning planning day with motivation and focus levels
- Experimenting with different days and methods to impact productivity and well-being
Primary Topic: Conclusion and Call to Action
- Encouraging experimentation with different planning days
- Highlighting the impact on productivity, mindset, and well-being
- Suggests taking time to find the ideal planning day for individual needs
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Women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage Stacy Brookman and her confident leadership coaching to clarify their power skills and confidently command their seat at the table. She’s a women’s leadership coach, a conference speaker, and the founder of Real Life Resilience. Take the What’s Your Leadership Kryptonite? Quiz: https://www.realliferesilience.com/quiz
Social media links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacybrookman/
Link to website
https://www.realliferesilience.com
Primary Topic: Introversion and Leadership
- Definition of introversion and how it relates to gaining and draining energy
- How introversion can coexist with being an amazing leader
- Cultivation of leaders at any age and the role of upbringing and experiences
Primary Topic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Work focused on helping women leaders overcome imposter syndrome
- The indicators of hidden imposter syndrome, such as people-pleasing and perfectionism
- The development of internal confidence after overcoming imposter syndrome
Primary Topic: Career Journey as an Introvert
- Starting at a corporation in the insurance industry from a low level
- Personal development and acquiring a degree while working in a male-dominated environment
- The role of imposter syndrome in the career journey
Primary Topic: Thought Ladders and Emotional Management
- The use of thought ladders as a practice to improve confidence and leadership
- The importance of managing emotions and the misconception that coaching conflicts with therapy
- Importance of understanding and managing emotions for everyone, not just those in therapy
Primary Topic: Self-Care and Recharging as an Introvert
- The preferred method of recharging: taking a bubble bath with a good book in a peaceful setting
- The role of self-care in maintaining energy levels and mental well-being for introverts
Primary Topic: Personal Philosophy and Social Media Presence
- The primary platform for networking and sharing resources: LinkedIn
- The availability of free resources such as the thought ladder guide on real life resilience.com
- Be open to messaging and provide resources to those who reach out
Primary Topic: Light-hearted Conversation
- The playful question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich
- Engaging in humor and light-hearted discussions in professional conversations
- A lighthearted end to the podcast with details about where to find more information about the guest
This comprehensive sequence captures the key topics and subtopics covered in the podcast episode. Each primary topic and its associated subtopics provide a detailed overview of the conversation between the host and guest.
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Primary Topic: Importance of Balancing Work and Personal Life
- Lewis Hamilton's Experience
- Balancing work and personal interests
- Benefits of pursuing other activities outside of work
- Effect of Overwhelming Workload
- Impact on creativity and thinking abilities
- Need for diversity in activities to stimulate the mind
- Productivity and Rest
- Acknowledging the productivity of rest
- The significance of nurturing creativity outside of work
- Hobbies and Creativity
- The value of engaging in hobbies for joy and creativity
- Encouraging creativity regardless of perceived talent
- Challenging Self-Limiting Beliefs
- Overcoming childhood beliefs about creativity
- Embracing different forms of creativity
- Taking Action
- Encouragement to engage in a creative activity
- Evaluating the impact on work after engaging in a creative pursuit
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Primary Topic: Importance of Having a Support System
Sub-topics:
- Having a virtual support system, especially as an introvert
- The benefits of having champions and a fan club in your corner
- The power of social proof in career advancement
- Building and maintaining reciprocal relationships for social proof
- Being a champion for others and the significance of reciprocity
Primary Topic: Expanding Your Network and Seeking Diverse Connections
Sub-topics:
- Seeking connections both within and outside of your industry
- The importance of seeking diverse perspectives and new ideas
- Engaging in non-work related activities to make personal connections and expand your network
Primary Topic: Communication and Clarity in Seeking Opportunities
Sub-topics:
- Communicating your career goals and intentions clearly
- Being open to opportunities and making your intentions known
- Reciprocity in seeking and offering support to others
These are the primary topics and sub-topics covered in the transcript that can be used to outline the content for the podcast episode.
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Primary Topic: Understanding Habits
- Definition of a habit
- Components of a habit loop (cue, routine, reward)
- Importance of understanding the habit cycle
Primary Topic: Forming Positive Habits
- Starting small and building on simplicity
- Pairing new habits with existing ones
- Utilizing the power of rewards
- The impact of immediate gratification on habit formation
Primary Topic: Breaking Bad Habits
- Identifying the triggers for bad habits
- Substituting the bad habit with a healthier alternative
- The importance of consistency, patience, and grace in breaking old habits
- The process of changing how one thinks and shaping identity through habits
Primary Topic: Taking Action
- Encouragement to take the first step in forming positive habits and breaking bad ones
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering therapy sessions for children, teens, and young adults.
Focus on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity.
Helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence.
Social media links
@larkspur_therapy on instagram
@larkspurtherapy on Facebook
Link to website
www.larkspurtherapy.com
Primary Topic: Introversion and Energy Management
- Understanding introversion and its effects on energy levels
- How introversion affects energy and connection with oneself
- Managing energy levels in relation to work and personal life
- Dispelling myths and misconceptions about introversion and energy management
- Addressing misconceptions and stereotypes in the mental health field
- Importance of individualized approaches to therapy and mental health care
Primary Topic: Career and Work Experience
- Transitioning into the mental health field
- Background and various experiences before entering the role of a licensed therapist
- The importance of previous work experiences and their influence on the current role
- The impact of diverse work experiences on professional development and personal growth
- Lessons learned from previous work experiences and their relevance to the current role and career path
- Navigating challenges and staying motivated as a therapist
- The value of taking on new challenges and overcoming fears in professional development
- Using past experiences to navigate career challenges in the mental health field
Primary Topic: Self-Care and Boundaries
- Importance of self-care and setting boundaries
- Utilizing boundaries as a way to protect and connect with oneself
- How saying "no" can be a radical act of self-care
- Recognizing the value of setting personal and professional boundaries
- Recharging and self-care practices
- Strategies for recharging as an introverted individual
- The significance of prioritizing rest and self-care in a demanding profession
- Dismissing misconceptions around taking breaks and self-care in the workplace
Primary Topic: Business and Calendar Management
- Balancing work and personal life as a business owner
- The empowerment and challenges of having control over one's schedule as a therapist
- Utilizing control over one's schedule for rest and balance
- Implementing methods to ensure rest and renewal in a busy professional life
- Navigating calendar management and rest
- The significance of taking breaks and restorative vacations
- Addressing workplace challenges and expectations regarding taking breaks and time off
- The importance of creating a supportive environment for taking breaks and prioritizing self-care
Primary Topic: Miscellaneous Light-Hearted Discussion
- Hot dog as a sandwich
- Engaging in a lighthearted discussion about whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich
- Exploring the idea of allowing the hot dog to exist without categorizing it as a sandwich
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Primary Topic: Embracing Mindful Technology Use
- Identifying the Reasons for Device Use
- Information seeking
- Connection
- Habitual behavior
- Setting Specific Times for Tech Usage
- Establishing designated times for different types of tech
- Implementing tech-free periods, e.g., no phones at dinner or turning off notifications in the evening
- Digital Detox
- Disconnecting from digital devices
- Embracing tech-free mornings or days
- Designating non-digital activity hours
- Maintaining a Healthy Tech Relationship
- Utilizing tech in ways that enhance rather than dominate life
- Paying attention to emotional impacts of tech
- Recognizing the psychological effects of screen time on brain chemistry and mental well-being
- Setting Boundaries with Work and Technology
- Creating digital office hours
- Establishing a physical workspace to differentiate professional and personal life
- Tech and Social Relationships
- Evaluating the impact of tech on social interactions
- Maintaining meaningful face-to-face relationships
- Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Routine
- Utilizing meditation and mindfulness practices
- Developing a balanced relationship with technology to improve overall well-being
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Primary Topic: Decision Making and Confidence
- The fundamental skill of decision making
- The constant use of decision making in professional and personal lives
- Understanding the significance of the decision
- Questions to ask to understand the consequences of the decision
- Investment of time and effort based on significance
- Gathering relevant information
- Collecting data and facts
- Seeking opinions or advice from trusted sources
- Being wary of cognitive biases or misinformation
- Considering alternatives
- Brainstorming or using mind mapping tools to list all possible options
- Analyzing pros and cons of each alternative
- Weighing the outcomes based on personal or organizational priorities
- Making the decision
- Choosing the best alternative based on goals and values
- No guaranteed perfection in the decision making process
- Taking action
- Implementing the chosen choice
- Developing an action plan, setting milestones, or delegating tasks
- Assessing the results
- Reflecting on the outcomes of the decision
- Learning from unforeseen consequences
- Limiting choices
- Narrowing down options to avoid decision paralysis
- Trusting intuition
- Utilizing intuition as a powerful guide based on past experiences and knowledge
- Avoiding overthinking
- Setting a deadline for the decision if necessary
- Seeking feedback to validate the choice and gain valuable insights
- Decision making as an art and science
- Utilizing structured processes, intuition, judgment, and courage
- Equipping oneself with the right tools and mindset
- Understanding the stages of the decision making process
- Learning and refining the decision making process for increased confidence and clarity.
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Primary Topic: Challenges When Hard Work Is Not Enough
- Frustration and its effects
- The temptation to quit
- Importance of reevaluation and review of goals and current strategies
Primary Topic: Building Trusting Relationships and Community Support
- The value of networking with successful people
- Importance of creating trusting relationships with like-minded individuals for mutual support
- Finding a mentor and being a mentor to others
- Utilizing the services of a professional coach to achieve goals
- The benefits of learning new methods or skills to overcome obstacles
Primary Topic: Delegating and Reducing Stress
- The realization that sometimes lack of progress is due to excess workload
- The benefits of delegating tasks to free up time and mental energy
- Hiring a professional service when necessary to handle specific tasks
- The impact of reducing stress in order to gain new insights and make progress
Primary Topic: Taking a Break and Gaining New Insights
- The importance of reassessing the current situation compared to desired goals
- The value of reducing stress to gain new insights and perspectives
- Embracing change and making necessary adjustments to move forward
Primary Topic: Conclusion and Encouragement
- Emphasis on self-care and self-assessment
- Encouragement to seek ways to reduce stress and gain new perspectives
- Acknowledgment of the importance of making changes to make progress
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Primary Topic: Introduction to Self-Talk
- Definition of self-talk
- Importance of self-talk in shaping self-perception and confidence
Primary Topic: Understanding Self-Talk
- Nature of internal dialogue
- Influence of self-talk on confidence and stress levels
Primary Topic: Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk
- Becoming aware of your inner voice
- Challenging negative thoughts
- Using positive affirmations
- Keeping a gratitude journal
- Practicing mindfulness and meditation
- Seeking external feedback to gain fresh insights
Primary Topic: Impact of Uplifting Self-Talk
- Empowerment and fostering a growth mindset
- Shifting focus from shortcomings to blessings in life
- Revising self-view and building confidence through positive self-talk
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Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided full spectrum health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.
Her mission is to help women be healthy, happy, confident, and get the most out of their lives. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world.
Esther is also an introvert, boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.
Social media links
Grab her Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at www.estheravant.com/cheatsheet
Find out more about her at www.estheravant.com
Connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/esther.avant
Connect on Tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@estheravant
Listen to her podcast Live Diet-Free at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-live-diet-free-podcast/id1543658046
Link to website
www.estheravant.com
Primary Topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion
- Guest introduction: Esther Avant
- Definition of introversion provided by Ester Avant
- Insights into the various perspectives on introversion
Primary Topic: Description of Work
- Ester Avant's role as a health and weight loss coach
- Emphasis on comprehensive wellness beyond just exercise and nutrition
- Addressing misconceptions about the industry and the struggle of professionals in the field
Primary Topic: Impact of Social Media
- Ester Avant's approach to authentic representation on social media
- Discussing the power to curate social media feeds for a healthy mindset
- Addressing how social media can fuel disconnect in the wellness industry
Primary Topic: Mindset and Career Development
- Embracing mindset-related work and its impact in Ester Avant's career
- Learning about being authentic and genuine in online presence
- Addressing the struggles and growth in developing a mindset-oriented approach
Primary Topic: Balancing Pursuits and Entrepreneurship
- Challenges of pursuing multiple interests simultaneously
- The importance of focus and strategic decision-making
- Handling the pressure and expectations while running a business
Primary Topic: Career Transition and Development
- The evolution of Ester Avant's career in the health and wellness industry
- Stints in entrepreneurship and the decision to shift back to coaching
- Emphasizing the importance of aligning passion and expertise in career choices
Primary Topic: Self-Care and Energy Management
- Strategies for conserving energy in a demanding role
- Adjusting priorities based on life phases and core values
- The significance of saying no, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining work-life balance
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A former music teacher, I now find myself being a tech specialist and corporate trainer for a major insurance company. I have three amazing kids. I have been married for 15 years. I love music, sports and watching my kids be amazing.
Social media links
https://twitter.com/daveschultz74
https://www.facebook.com/minkyboodle/
Link to website
https://daveschultz743.wixsite.com/firwood-5
Primary Topic: Introduction to Dave Schultz
- Discussion on the meaning of introversion to Dave
Primary Topic: Dave's Career and Misconceptions
- Dave's current job roles as an IT tech support and practice development specialist
- Misconceptions about introverted individuals and their behaviors in the workplace
- Impact of introversion on Dave's approach to collaboration and teamwork
Primary Topic: Personal Development and Career Growth
- Dave's journey from teaching to tech support
- Challenges and insights gained from transitioning to IT
- The impact of conscious effort and self-improvement on career development
Primary Topic: Personal Recharging and Self-Care
- Dave's strategies for recharging and personal relaxation
- Balancing personal interests and downtime with work-related responsibilities
Primary Topic: Misconceptions about Teaching
- Misconceptions about teachers' responsibilities and compensation
- The constant preparation and planning involved in teaching, particularly in music education
- Challenges faced by teachers and the continuous nature of their workload
Primary Topic: A Look at Future Endeavors
- Dave's upcoming project "Figuring It Out on Firwood" to provide support and resources for neurodivergent children
- Details about the future website and its purpose
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Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor. Dani lives with her husband and three young children in Central Oregon, where she's either trying a new recipe, reading a good book, riding her horse or chasing her kids from here to kingdom come.
Social media links
instagram.com/buzzthenotsobrave
daninichols.substack.com
Link to website
www.wranglerdani.com
Primary Topic: Introduction and Background
- Introduction of guest Dani Nichols
- Discussion of her work as an adaptive horsemanship instructor and author
- Her transition from journalism to working with horses
Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion
- Dani's definition of introversion as being comfortable with oneself and relying on internal guidance
- The importance of self-validation and self-directed decision-making for introverts
- Connecting introversion to Dani's career path and personal experiences
Primary Topic: Work and Career Journey
- Dani's career journey, from studying journalism to working in publishing, to becoming a horsemanship instructor and author
- The unexpected intersection of Dani's journalism background with her love for horses
- Discussing misconceptions about the journalism field and horsemanship work
Primary Topic: Writing and Authorship
- The journey of writing a children’s book about horses and therapeutic benefits
- Insight into Dani's writing process and collaboration with editors and illustrators
- The impact of becoming a mother on Dani's confidence in sharing her own stories
Primary Topic: Self-Promotion and Authenticity
- Balancing self-promotion with authenticity for introverted individuals
- Discussing the importance of finding promotional methods that align with personal values and strengths
- The impact of being true to oneself in promotional efforts
Primary Topic: Work-Life Balance
- Emphasizing the importance of part-time work and setting boundaries
- The value of sustainability and avoiding burnout in career and personal life
- Identifying favorite activities for recharging, including spending time with horses and reading
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Nital Phull, is a a Corporate Career Coach for female professionals who want to progress in their career, who have so much potential and provide heaps of value to their organisation - but are instead feeling stuck, undervalued and misunderstood.
Social media links
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nital-phull/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_its_nital/
Link to website
www.nital.me
Primary topic: Introversion
- Definition of introversion and common misconceptions
- Introverts as energized by solitude or close relationships
- Clarification that introversion is not the same as shyness or being quiet
- Discussion on the diverse traits and capabilities of introverts
Primary topic: Career and Work Transition
- Transition from risk consultancy to corporate career coaching
- Factors influencing the transition, including the birth of the guest's child
- Impact of personal reflection and desire for flexibility and autonomy
- The role of passion and love for coaching in the career transition
- Balancing work and personal life
- Strategies for recharging and self-care as a working parent
- Importance of managing personal time to maintain energy levels
Primary topic: Corporate Coaching and Leadership
- Misconceptions about corporate coaches
- Addressing the misconception that coaches can solve everything quickly
- Discrediting the belief that coaches cannot solve anything
- Emphasis on the need for commitment and effort from clients in coaching
- The decision to invest in coaching and personal development
- The pivotal role of personal development when taking on managerial responsibilities
- The impact of coaching in challenging personal periods
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Identifying great leadership skills, such as empowering, influence, and vision-setting
- Illustrating examples of team members exhibiting leadership qualities
- Leadership and introversion
- Discussion on how introverts possess valuable traits for leadership
- Emphasizing the strengths of introverts in decision-making and reflection
Primary topic: Self-Development and Habit Building
- Daily check-in and habit formation
- Implementation of daily gratitude practice and mindset shift
- Techniques for dealing with situations within and outside of control
- Recognition of the impact of guilt and energy management in decision-making
- Embracing core values and setting boundaries
- The importance of aligning decisions with core values
- Acknowledging the role of guilt in decision-making and energy management
- Growth mindset and self-cultivation
- Emphasizing the role of effort over talent in personal and professional growth
- Discussion on the continuous learning and experience in leadership development
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Mark Wigginton understands the importance of asking quality questions and used them throughout his career as a salesperson, management consultant, trainer, and even as a jail counselor (that’s a long story). He recently retired as a Regional Vice President for Shipley Associates, a global leader in business development consulting and training. During his 20 years at Shipley, he grew his region to be the top performing in the U.S. by focusing on his customers.
A Certified Professional Coach and strategy consultant, Mark helps his clients learn the importance of customer focus, as well as how to advance the sales cycle, clarify goals and win more business! His professional training includes post-graduate studies in Business and Executive Coaching and an MS in Counseling Psychology. He is APMP certified as a Capture, Bid and Proposal Practitioner and is Shipley Business Winning certified. Mark is recognized by LinkedIn as a "Top Business Development Voice".
Social media links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusingonresults/
https://twitter.com/ManageYourFocus
Link to website
www.focusingonresults.com
Primary Topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion
- Janice Chaka introduces the podcast and the guest, Mark Wigginton
- Mark describes introversion as the source of where he draws his power from in a world full of information and processing
Primary Topic: Mark Wigginton's Career and Work
- Mark discusses his transition from a career involving selling, training, and marketing to coaching and strategy consulting
- He mentions his experience in the mental health field and using his sales skills in his new role
- Mark introduces the "sales spotlight" concept, highlighting the importance of effective listening and asking insightful questions in sales and business development
Primary Topic: Misconceptions about Sales
- Mark addresses misconceptions about sales, particularly the outdated notion of needing to be visually extroverted
Primary Topic: Personal and Professional Development
- Mark shares how he transitioned from ineffective coping skills to becoming an endurance athlete, leading to positive changes in his business
- He emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and making healthy choices, leading to improved creativity and performance
Primary Topic: The Impact of Physical Activity on Creativity
- Mark discusses how engaging in physical activities, especially running, gives him headspace for creativity and idea development
- He highlights that mood follows action, emphasizing the correlation between movement and attitude
Primary Topic: Building Relationships Based on Values and Ethics
- Mark shares a story about maintaining ethical values by firing a customer, leading to a deep, trusting professional and personal relationship
- Janice acknowledges the importance of being authentic and working with people who share the same values
Primary Topic: Self-Promotion
- Mark provides details about his business, Focusing on Results, and how to connect with him on LinkedIn and via email
- He describes the services he offers, including sales strategy consulting and business development coaching
- Mark mentions working with individuals as they transition to the next stage in their careers or venture into entrepreneurship
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Like his books, Adrian Santiago is made of a little bit of everything; The spice of the Caribbean Islands (BORICUA!); sharp edges from a childhood on the block in Buffalo, NY; some southern charm and a dose of crazy from the land of “Florida Man”; and a knack for drama born of comics punk rock music, and a love for stories.
Welcome to Books By Adrian. Here you’ll find a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, crime drama, thriller, mystery, romance and spice, with a diverse cast from all walks of life. Embark on his maiden voyage, the MYTHIC series, and discover the magic of Gaia and The Spark.
Social media links
https://YouTube.com/@booksbyadrian
https://Instagram.com/@books_by_adrian
https://TikTok.com/@booksbyadrian
https://Facebook.com/@booksbyadrian
Link to website
https://www.booksbyadrian.com
Being Introverted: "I didn't wanna go. I don't wanna go to places. I wanna stay home and watch my movies and read my books and stuff."
— Adrian Santiago [00:00:59 → 00:01:04]
Viral Topic: Self-discovery and Understanding
Quote: "I I wouldn't say it's either a positive or negative experience. It's more like, self-discovery and understanding is what it all comes down to."
— Adrian Santiago [00:02:39 → 00:02:43]
Overcoming Challenges: "It's hard. If it was easy, everybody would do it."
— Adrian Santiago [00:07:00 → 00:07:34]
The Importance of Discipline in Art: "If you're a writer, every day, you gotta sit down and get the writing done. Whether it's a half hour session, an hour, 2 hours, whatever it is. You set that goal, and you get it done."
— Adrian Santiago [00:08:47 → 00:08:57]
Viral Writing Tip: "Your 1st draft is going to be garbage. It's supposed to be because The 1st draft is you telling yourself the story."
— Adrian Santiago [00:10:58 → 00:11:04]
How to Stay Focused While Writing: "Other than having some music so that I could focus, and the music has to be lyricless just like, you know, movie scores and stuff like that, something with just instruments so that I I don't get logged into lyrics and stuff like that."
— Adrian Santiago [00:13:08 → 00:13:19]
The Power of Sprinting: "I will write for 25 minutes, and then I'll take a 5 to 10 minute break."
— Adrian Santiago [00:14:08 → 00:14:11]
Viral Topic: Inspiration from Jenna Moreci: "I was on YouTube, and I saw this author. Her name is Jenna Moreci. She has a channel on YouTube where she gives writing advice."
— Adrian Santiago [00:15:37 → 00:15:40]
Viral Topic: Finding Community as a Writer
Quote: "But once I was in, it was the camaraderie of all these authors, like helping each other out, you know, giving advice, sharing their experiences, and, you know, promoting each other and interviewing each other and all this kind of stuff."
— Adrian Santiago [00:16:50 → 00:17:00]
The power of community: "I give them a platform to share their knowledge, and that has really, really changed things for me, just being surrounded by other people who do what I do."
— Adrian Santiago [00:17:20 → 00:17:27]
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