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Big data studies show that there is a two hour window during the day that doctors are more likely to give a fatal dose of anesthesia? In that same two hours students are more likely to bomb on standardized tests and CEO’s are more likely to say something stupid on quarterly earnings calls. These two hours is what Daniel Pink calls the Bermuda Triangle of day. Listen in to learn when these two hour...

Darren LaCroix, is the only speaker in the world who is an Accredited Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional and a World Champion of Public Speaking.  Listen in as Darren discusses how during his journey from chump to champ he discovered a formula that yielded such abundant success, it surprised even himself.  Drink of the Week: Rat Pack Manhattan Julie Brown: Website- ​ https://julieb...

Studies show that most of us believe in Karma - even if we don’t admit it.  According to the karmic laws of cause and effect, all of our actions, thoughts and intentions create energy. And if you believe in the laws of thermodynamics energy cannot be destroyed it can only be changed from one form to another.  Listen in to this holiday replay where I discuss how San we begin to infuse gre...

What would your life be like if you never missed an opportunity! Listen in to this Holiday Replay where I revisit my conversation with Fred Joyal the author of Super Bold: From Under Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days! Fred Joyal thinks that boldness can be learned, and he’s created a 90 day roadmap based on his PRIDE method. Listen in to learn how you can go from shy to SUPERBOLD in 90 days. Dri...

The popularity of the true crime genre isn't a recent phenomenon. In fact, true crime has been captivating audiences for centuries. From the infamous Jack the Ripper cases in the late 1800s to the modern-day Netflix documentaries. Listen in as I talk with True Crime Historical Fiction Author Ryan Winter about our fascination with True Crime as well as a side conversation about how dating apps may...

Across industries, every measure of morale, productivity, performance, customer satisfaction, and employee retention soars when managers regularly provide recognition. Leaders rated in the bottom 10% for providing recognition had employees at the 27th percentile on engagement. By contrast, those leaders rated in the top 10% had employees at the 69th percentile. So - how can we begin to start givin...

By definition a rainmaker is an individual who generates an unusually high amount of revenue for an organization by bringing new clients and new business to the company.  Listen in as I talk with Matt Dixon, author of a new groundbreaking Harvard Business Review article titled What Rainmakers Do Differently! We break down the 5 Principal Profiles and discuss the Three C’s that can turn anyone...

Self-bullying involves telling yourself negative words or thoughts that make you feel inferior, unloved, incompetent; constantly undermining yourself, and talking bad about yourself. This negative self-talk is something that most of us experience from time to time, and it comes in many forms. Listen in for some tips on how we can begin to combat self bullying and replace negative thoughts with mor...

In today's episode we are tackling one of the most harmful societal constructs that has persisted for generations. And that is telling boys and men that having feelings is girly, that they aren’t allowed to cry and that showing emotions is a sign of weakness. Listen in as I talk with author Jim Young who’s book Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burnout, explores the rules of masculinity...

It’s a special bonus episode with a live tarot reading! Listen in as I talk with intuitive Ange de Lumiere about the history of tarot, the three mistakes people make with tarot and how we can use tarot in our networking and business development! Drink of the week…. Fortune Teller from the Cosmic Cocktails   Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A S...

One crisp October night in 2001 I visited the famous burial ground of some of those persecuted and killed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. I’ll never forget that night and the ghostly images captured on film. Drink of the week…. Hocus Pocus Witches Brew Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER Julie Brown:...

In 2019 Google conducted an internal study to find out what makes an effective team.  The study showed that the #1 factor for effective teams was the presence of psychological safety. Listen in as I talk with speaker and author Mark Graban about the 4 stages of psychological safety as well as the power of making mistakes.  Drink of the week…. Paper Plane and M.I.A. Paper Planes Click to...

The most productive, innovative and engaged workers are those who build extremely broad, mutually beneficial, uplifting relationships within their organizations. One easy way to build those relationships is by joining an employee resource group within your organization. But that’s not the only benefit. Listen in for the 5 reasons you should join an employee resource group within your organization....

Most people think perfectionists are super type A, organized, immaculate, always put together. Would you be surprised that that is hardly ever the case. You may be suffering from one of the three types of perfectionism and not even know it.  Listen in as I talk with coach Nicole Baker Holleman about the 3 types of perfectionism, what they positive traits are and how to combat the negative one...

Did you know that Jacques Pepin turned down the opportunity to work in the Kennedy White House and instead went to work for Howard Johnson’s?  Listen in to why based on his experience in presidential kitchens Jacques Pepin decided to work with Howard Johnson’s and how the training he received there set the course for the rest of his career. Drink of the week…. Kir cocktail  Click to BUY...

It’s a veritable hodgepodge of marketing tips in this week's episode. From how to reach out to past clients, how to build momentum in your business, avoiding feast or famine cycles and what do CATs have to do with confidence. Listen in to find out.  Drink of the week…. Corona Sunrise   Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to S...

What if I told you that one of the most accurate predictors of business success is whether or not your network is an open network or a closed one. Interested? Listen in to learn how to structure your network into open clusters for maximum success! Drink of the day: Cluster Fuck Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWS...

What if we looked at the creative, open-ended conversations that we tend to have in the hallways, starbucks lines and elevators as a metaphor for the kind of conversations we need in the many conferences and networking events we attend every year.  Listen in as I talk with author and podcast host Jen Hardy about how to make the most out of the serendipitous conversation we have everyday. Drin...

With our daily schedules packed with meetings, deadlines, errands and obligations how can anyone find the time to network? Listen in for my 5 ways to network when you have absolutely no time to network.  Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER Julie Brown: Website Instagram LinkedIn Youtube

Meetings are an important part of working and collaborating together but they can also be a huge bore, a timesuck and frankly a waste of time if people aren’t engaged in the meeting, or invested in the people at the table or the outcome.  With most executives spending on average 23 hours a week in meetings, shouldn’t we try to make them more fun, engaging and purposeful? Listen in for 8 ways...

By definition nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. But nostalgia is also a highly social emotion that helps connect us to other people. Listen in to learn how nostalgia can give us more confidence and help us build better relationships. Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE C...

A recent study has found that people constantly underestimate how much others appreciate it when someone in their social circle unexpectedly reaches out to them. The study also found that the more surprising the reach out is, meaning the longer it has been between connections, the more people appreciate it. Listen in for further findings from this surprising study. Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO D...

Trail magic is a term used by hikers along the Appalachian Trail that describes the unforeseen help and support provided by others as you make your hike. Trail magic is given to hikers through transportation, food, and genuine kindness, but it is not done out of expectations for something in return. Though everyone may have a different reason for offering trail magic, the general consensus is that...

4,000 weeks. If you live to approximately 80 years old that is the amount of time you get.  Somehow looking at it in terms of weeks and not years makes it seem shorter and more precious. Would knowing you only had 4,000 weeks to live cause you to look at life differently and live it with more passion and purpose? Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME...

Each year the summer seems to go by faster and faster. As a kid it was easy to prioritize fun during the summer - it’s what summer was for! As adults we need to learn to prioritize fun as well. Listen in for 7 tips to help you balance your work and life this summer.  Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER...