Pocket Sized Pep Talks

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Although Mike grew up shy, with a severe stutter,  that brought on social anxiety, he chose an opposite path pursing a career in sales, and by doing that, stepped into the person you didn’t know you were capable of becoming.  His story is an interesting one! What inspired him to write this book. How his upbringing impacted his confidence and what inspir...

Have you ever had a habit you’ve tried to address, but for some reason, it just didn't seem to want to go away? Join the club. What if there was a way to make that bad habit go away? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I offer a solution that works for presenters and now, all my clients are using it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Writing is usually a solitary journey, but you'll hear what brought both of these talented authors together to write this book. What are some of the key differences between the new edition of the book and the previous versions. Common mistakes managers make when it comes to career development, and how can they avoid them.    Information on the new chapt...

Let me make one thing perfectly clear; I’m not a great golfer. But you didn’t need to be a great golfer to enjoy the Ryder Cup. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll take you back a few years ago when the US had a great win and a great lesson in the power of teamwork... one my dad taught me many years ago. I think you'll want to hear this...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What triggered Jessie's interest and pursuit of social media?   How she see's the landscape of social media evolving over the next few years. The impact of AI on social media marketing. Some of the key components of a successful social media strategy. Some common mistakes small businesses make on social media, and how can we avoid them. Is there still v...

One of the most important skills to master is how to ask others for referrals. Strangely enough, although it is a critical skill to master, the vast majority of us don’t know how to do it the right way. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you the mistake most make, and exactly how to fix it.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How human nature reveals what your customers value and what they will happily pay more for.   How to uncover your business’s hidden value and how to turn it into profit.  One example of a pricing hack that can increase revenue by as much as 100% How to confidently shift the conversation away from price toward value. Multiple ways to handle price objecti...

When I say, “life insurance agent,” what comes to mind? Remember, you are going to be listening to a former life insurance agent, and that industry taught me a very valuable lesson. As a matter of fact, if you are trying to help someone else, it is one of the most valuable lessons anyone can possibly learn. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that lesson i...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The inspiration behind Manny's book; businesses that were doing just “fine,” with slow growth and profit, but that wasn't enough... What is meant by realistic goal setting. Some lessons learned working with large companies that translate to small business clients. What it means to sustainably grow a business. Two common mistakes businesses make when try...

It seems that so many lessons in life come at a cost; sometimes, a heavy cost. But what if that cost could be reduced or perhaps eliminated. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'm ready to show you how to do just that, and it begins with the removal of an old phrase that I believe has seen its better days...

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 Ma...

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.

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...

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!

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 strate...

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!

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....

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!

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...

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 f...

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: 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 i...

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!

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 lif...

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 pre...

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 me...