FlashCast By PDB, With Phil Di Bella

In this 2019 episode, Phil talks about the importance of having good friends in our lives. He emphasizes the need to have the right people around us, those who share our values and have a mindset of helping and contributing to our lives. Phil also touches upon the concept of affectionate detachment, which is about moving away from people or situations that don't serve us in a polite and understand...

In this episode of FlashCast By PDB, Phil Di Bella talks about the books and materials that keep him stimulated, active, and motivated. Phil shares some of his favourite books on negotiation, mindset, leadership, and personal growth, along with his thoughts on the Harvard Business Review and other podcasts. Phil highlights the importance of understanding people and their behaviours, as they are th...

In this episode of FlashCast by PDB, Phil shares five essential business principles that have helped him achieve success throughout his career. These principles cover a range of areas from productivity to data analysis and can be applied to any business, whether in the startup phase or at an advanced level. Key Principles for Entrepreneurial Success: Sales, Savings, and Culture - Di Bella breaks a...

In this re-released episode, FlashCast by PDB, host Phil Di Bella discusses the topic of personal brand and its importance for leaders. He believes that the key to a great leader and a thriving company is to focus on personal brand development for both the leader and the team. Phil stresses the importance of bringing the best version of oneself to work and how it benefits not only the individual b...

In today's episode, Phil interviews Gianna Di Bella. The interview covers topics such as the defining moments of Gianna's life, her strengths and weaknesses, and tips for overcoming negative self-talk. Gianna shares that the most defining moment of her life was the day she laid eyes on her daughter, Annika, for the first time. She also discusses the difficulties she and her husband faced in their...

In this FlashCast by PDB we hone in on a question sent in by a listener - John.  Can Phil break down Authenticity in just 10 minutes?  Can you say that in 10 years' time that you are proud of who you are and the road you have travelled, whilst being the truest form of yourself? Being authentic does not always mean that you are right though, and often it is a hard pill to swallow, but if you are wi...

So, how do you create value for your business? In this classic episode, Phil dissects this concept into 4 kinds of needs and explains how and where in your business you can add value for your customers.   Great businesses solve problems by creating value for their customers   Remember to subscribe, rate and review, and send us your questions at our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or at a...

As you may be aware from previous podcasts, Phil is dad to a 14yr old daughter and a 12yr Son. One of the many subjects that Phil and his wife cover with their children is Gratitude and how it is important. Carole Dweck is a great resource for discovering the growth mindset. Children are sponges, and what they see us do, they will mimic and learn from. If your child is not ‘performing’ to expectat...

Back from a 2019 episode, learn these six tips from Phillip Di Bella to improve your communication skills: Be an attentive listener, really listen. Be understanding, and supportive, don’t judge them Don't give unwanted advice Check your body language and tone Authenticity, just keep it, real people It isn't about you, is about the person who’s speaking Share your communication tips, what works for...

During Covid, a saying received a lot of hits, and this was ‘The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.’ What does this mean? Are you asking yourself when the opportunities arise, how can I raise my standards? Are you the type of person to easily point out the faults in others, but fail to see your own faults? Have you heard of the Rafter and Straw theory? Do you say one thing and then...

Great culture promotes engagement, and provides a high level of productivity, innovation and profitability, so, how do you create a great culture environment in your organisation?     In today's episode, listen to Phil and Gianna talk about why is culture so important for customers, how to get employees involved in the values and beliefs of your organisation, or how you create a great culture that...

At just 20 years old, Max is changing how others view people his age, opening up experiences and exploring new avenues.   The key to Max’s success? Getting out there, getting off the tech into the real world and exploring what is most needed and wanted within the community. Being a competitive cyclist means that Max is more than ready for the fast-paced world that surrounds him, and much like keep...

How do you define great leadership?  For Phil, it means authentic leadership, and in this classic episode, he is telling you how to achieve it!  Phil discusses how balanced leaders know how to manoeuvre through different team styles, focusing on understanding the strengths of each team. He also gives great examples of how your strength can become a weakness. He also tells us how he prefers to lead...

To terminate or not to terminate, that is the question. After 21yrs in business, Phil still hates firing an employee, and now with the current laws and regulations, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get rid of an employee. There are 3 zones that all workplaces and employers need to navigate. The No Go Zone, the grey zone, and the Ok Zone. Not only are these 3 zones applicable to the firing...

Where awareness goes, energy flows.    How to give awareness to what matters, so you can map an achievable time management plan?    Where does your awareness need to be, so your energy can flow and you can be more productive?    In today’s episode, Phil answers these questions and more, but keep in mind: manage energy, don’t manage time!    Grab your pen and paper, and send us your comments and qu...

Speaking from experience, with having 2 teens in the house, both Phil and Gianna tackle anxiety from not only the viewpoint of being parents but also as survivors of anxiety themselves. For Phil, his anxiety happens when his mind and body fail to sync up. Finding himself fighting the classic signs of Panic Attacks, Phil has learned that the best way to get his brain to relax and match the speed of...

On this FlashCast classic we wanted to reminisce about that time when Phill was in L.A. and recorded one of the most insightful pieces of advice about dealing with stress you could get. You can't have a stress-free life, and actually, a little stress can be good, therefore learning to master it is essential for our daily lives. In today’s episode, Phillip gives us his tips on how he manages stress...

Have you ever thought about the importance of Creating Goodwill? What is Goodwill? What can it do for me and for my business? Listen in to Phil as he discusses how Goodwill is a By-product of customer engagement. Learn how people, your customers and clients will choose you over other businesses that work in your industry. Goodwill is essential in all aspects of life, from personal to professional...

"If words control you, everyone else can control you" W. Buffet. Pause, reflect, reset and GO!  Emotions are our engine room, the way we feel will depict the way we act, and we need to make sure that we are constantly in control. In today’s episode Phil answers questions about emotions from our listeners via Facebook; Join him in this conversation about how to understand and handle our own emotion...

We see it day-to-day, articles that point the finger at employers, telling them how to be the best, what they can do for their employees, ways to better their workforce and so many more, but what about the Employee? What responsibilities lay on them to help the employer? This Flashcast holds those answers! Tune into Phil as he breaks down the beginnings of a revolutionary change. Pick Up Arms with...

One of the very first episodes of Flashcast, where Phil interviews his first guess, non-other than  Gianna Di Bella ( giannadibella.com ). together they dive in on topics such as mental strength, focus, techniques, and everything else you need to know to get VERY CLEAR on your mindset, enabling you to achieve so much more! Enjoy the episode, subscribe, share and rate. Send your questions to Phil:...

Due to Covid a lot of industries have transitioned to being able to work from home, but what are the pros and cons of such a move? If Phil had his choice, he would not be working from home, he would commute to the workplace, complete his work then commute back home. What do you think? Are you more productive in the workplace or at home? What do you think are the advantages or the disadvantages of...

In today’s episode, Phil discusses organisational values key elements: how to find them, what to do with them and how to keep them alive. Listen to the importance of communicating, celebrating, and leading with values.     A big thank you to Min & Co (https://www.facebook.com/mincocoffee/) for sending this question!   Please remember to rate and review us, and send us your questions and commen...

In today's episode, Phil opens up about his journey in fitness when he weighed in at 168kg but still was healthy, as his doctor put it – the fittest fat person he has known. This motivated Phil to start his journey into downsizing. Readjusting how he approached not only food but fitness as well. Phil talks about how he is teaching his children about the importance of eating right and exercising, a...

When negotiating, can you identify what are people's interests? if you do you are ahead in the negotiation. Everything we do is a negotiation,   In this re-run episode, Phil shares some tips on how to best negotiate, he also explores what elements and concepts play a key role in any negotiation, also explains how to negotiate within a scope that gets better results, and more. Learn all you need to...