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Do you have a signature email sign off that you use? According to research, email sign offs fit into 5 broad categories each with its own distinct purpose. Listen in to learn what your email sign off might be saying about you. 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 Youtu...

Studies prove that reviews that contain up to three swear words are not only more useful, but make the product look more favorable to consumers. Listen in to learn more about this study and how to write your own sweary reviews. 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 Yout...

We’ve all been there. We can all look back on conversations we have had whether they be personal or business conversations and say, I wish I had said this, I wish I had asked this question. What would our lives, our careers and our businesses look like if we always knew exactly what to say - if we had the tools to maneuver conversations into the direction that we want?  Listen in as I talk wi...

On April 19, 1967, 741 runners stood at the starting line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton Massachusetts. One of them would change the sport of running forever.  Listen in for the story of how Katherine Switzer became the first woman to ever officially run the Boston Marathon, and how she changed the sport of running forever.  Drink of the week….Rosie's Return   Click to BUY MY B...

How many times have you said to yourself, why don’t they teach us this in school? Why doesn’t our school system teach us the shit you need to know in order to be an adult - things how to do our taxes, get insurance, what the difference is between a 401k and and IRA, how to calm anxiety, how to break up with someone and so many more other “life” things. Listen in as I talk with Natasha Sattler, the...

Historically there has been a pervasive stereotype that women just aren't that funny. Women have been deterred from using humor, especially in business. Listen in to learn three ways that women can use effective humor in all realms of business to increase their influence, social capital and success.  Drink of the week…. The Green Creme de Menthe Frappe Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD...

Could applying what you know in business to your most important relationships result in greater relationship success? Listen in as I talk with Dr. Robin Buckley, author, professional speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach as we discuss how to implement 5 business strategies into your personal relationships.  Drink of the week…. The VIbrator If you liked what you heard today, please leave a r...

Can Artificial Intelligence teach you how to network? Listen to a podcast on networking written entirely by ChatGPT, including 5 ways to build and maintain a strong professional network. Drink of the week… The AI Mix If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience. Click to BUY MY B...

With the state of the world, conflicts, extreme weather, gun violence, forest fires, etc. it can be hard to look into the future and imagine it all turning out okay. Do we have the tools to build a brighter future? Listen in as I talk with Kate O’Neill, a tech humanist, and author of A Future So Bright to discuss strategic optimism, artificial intelligence, the future of jobs and how to prepare fo...

Most companies have a structured onboarding process, designed to integrate new hires into the organization and familiarize them with their clients, products and or services. Only 20% of companies surveyed indicated that helping new hires establish critical organizational networks is an objective of their onboarding process.  Listen in to learn why internal networking may be the single most im...

No matter what the activity - whether it is when we are writing an email, putting together a bio, giving a speech, starting a conversation at a networking event - it’s always the first word that is the hardest to utter - but then from there the opposite happens - we let the words take over - we go on without making the point - we use words we don’t need and cover up what we are really trying to sa...

The first known diversity statement was published in 1987 by Xerox Corporation which declared its commitment to diversity and its belief that a diverse workforce was essential for business success.  In the wake of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, companies rushed to create DEI statements that were posted on their websites, career pages and social media accounts. Listen in to learn...

Where does confidence come from? Does it come from perfectionism and keeping up appearances or does it come from knowing who we are and maybe more importantly who we are not - and being absolutely okay with both of those things.  Listen in to this week's episode as I talk with Nicole Kalil, (a repeat guest) to discuss her new book Parking is for Validation: How Women Can Beat the Confidence C...

We’ve all heard it - dress for the job you want, not the job you have, or act like you’ve been here before - or my favorite - fake it till you make it.  Listen in to learn why catchy pieces of advice like that are actually shit strategies and may be holding you back from real connection and advancement. Drink of the week…. Fake ID. If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and...

Life is not about working till you die! But so many of us think of it that way. What if we could design a life in which we own our day, we take back out time and we could still accomplish all the things on our to do list with ample time for play? Listen in as I talk with Jevon Wooden, a mindset and business coach to discuss how we can Own Our Time and spend more time living not working. Drink of t...

A recent survey from VitalSmarts revealed that more than 80% of workers are hiding from at least one uncomfortable conversation at work.  And Google data reveals that when it comes to the difficult conversations at work there are 10 that are especially difficult.  Listen in to discover those ten conversations and then 10 tips to tackle them. Drink of the week….Michael Scott’s the One of...

Today’s job market is experiencing the most radical, unprecedented shift in history. The pandemic forced us to look at work life balance, are we happy, does our work matter, does our work fulfill us? If the pandemic has caused us to look at work in such a radically different way, then why are we searching for jobs the same way we have been for decades? Listen in as I talk with Loren Greiff to disc...

74% of event planners said the value for people attending conferences was in networking and relationship-building.  Knowing that networking and relationship building trump the learning sessions, what can event organizers do with this information? What can you do if you are planning a company retreat, or annual meeting to ensure that the learning objectives coincide with valuable networking ti...

How do the best of the best become the best? How do you become elite at whatever you do? My guest today spent 15 years observing how the best basketball players in the world became the best, and he is here to deliver practical, actionable lessons that he says can be implemented immediately - approaches that elite athletes use, that we can implement to perform at a world class level, whatever our p...

There is a term in agriculture called lying fallow, the definition of which is to remain uncultivated , unused , unproductive , for a time. Studies show that a field that has been allowed to lie fallow for just a year produces a higher crop yield when it is again used for planting. Idle time is important for both our physical and mental health and we are sorely lacking in it. Listen in to hear how...

Can you elevate your behavior? Can you stop being efficient at doing the things that don’t need to be done? Can you increase the trust and connection that others have with you so they can be invested in your vision? And can you learn to stop having an opinion about everything and opt for kindness over being right? My guest today thinks you can, listen in as I talk with Kevin Kepple, a transformati...

The average office worker receives 121 emails every workday. So, how can your email stand out and get noticed among all the competition? Listen in to learn how subject lines, emojis, lists and more can make your email irresistible to read! Drink of the week…. chocolate martini If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the...

More than 2 people join LinkedIn EVERY SECOND! And it’s used by more than 58 million companies, and 4 out of 5 people on LinkedIn drive business decisions, which is why it is the best social platform for lead generation. But! If you are going to tap into the awesome power of LinkedIn you need to start by setting yourself up for success. You need to start with a rock solid LinkedIn profile. Listen...

If you have ever wondered how I come up with the crazy ideas for my newsletter, or how I create so much content for LinkedIn, Instagram and even this podcast every month this is the episode for you. Listen in on my monthly meeting with Deanna, my marketing manager to hear how we come up with a month's worth of content in one hour.  Drink of the week: Boob Grabber   If you liked what you...

When you see a performer at the top of their game, killing it from the stage, looking effortless in their ability - it can be easy to forget the hours, weeks and years of practice that went into that performance.  Did you know that Beyonce and her team rehearsed for 8 months for a 1.5 hour Coachella performance? This is what rock stars do. They practice, a lot.  Want to channel your inne...