O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail The loss of someone or a relationship is one of life's challenges that requires a GRIEVING process. Join Dave to find out necessary ways to deal with loss: Acknowledge and acceptance Seek support from friends and loved ones Find healthy coping mechanisms Initiate routines and rituals Allow time for healing Understand the "new normal" Take care of yourself Avoid unhe...

Send us Fan Mail It's here!!!  Planned, expected, or a total surprise - the DEFECATION has hit the ROTARY OSCILLATOR and it is time for you to ACT!!! Join Dave to hear about the need for improved coping mechanisms skills when a CRISIS hits. Whether at HOME, WORK or PLAY, Dave runs through a process that has helped him deal with SWD's and when you are in CRISIS mode: What is  the SOURCE?...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every been in a situation or a group where the topic, behavior, or tone takes a hard left....and you just need a break for a minute? Join Dave to learn the value of having a DINGHY handy to get through those tough situations when an emotional pause is needed to keep your composure. Situations where attention getters want the floor because they are: Immature Woke Selfish P...

Send us Fan Mail Learning to water ski can be the beginning of a lifetime of fun, IF you learn the key principles involved. Know your surroundings Don't get distracted             and above all  DON'T ALLOW SLACK IN THE ROPE!!!   If you do, when the SLACK goes away, and it will most certainly GO AWAY, you are going to get a wake up call that can be very disruptive... Join Dave to underst...

Send us Fan Mail What's that smell?  Well, that depends... Perspective and Perception are two different things that can vastly impact each other. Join Dave as he goes on a bit of a personal journey through the forest of empathy.  Whether you are needing empathy at Home, Work, or Play or someone in your orbit needs it from you, take a minute and discover: When and why do you give it? When and...

Send us Fan Mail Does your tongue ever get in front of your eye-teeth and you can't see what you're saying?  Yeah, me too... Are the WORDS you are using portraying the image or the thoughts that you want to communicate?  Sometimes, most of the time, not really? Join Dave to learn the importance of the WORDS we use. Why are they important? How have they changed over time? How they mean di...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence is the most powerful tool or trait you can have when looking for success at anything. When you meet a challenge, do you say,  "I can't!" "I'm afraid!" "What if I fail?" "What if people laugh or criticize me?"   You think you are going to win?   Well, Not With THAT Attitude !!! Join Dave to learn why confidence is so impo...

Send us Fan Mail STRESS is a constant part of our lives and we all know it...BUT, what if we harness it and use it to increase our confidence, momentum, and productivity!?! Join Dave to not only learn the sources of our stress, Work, Finances, Health, and Relationships, but how to separate each stressor from the herd, attack it, and neutralize it's negative impact. Separating STRESS from emot...

Send us Fan Mail Turn down the lights, light a candle, put on some music, and get ready for a provocative edition of O'talkin' with Dave!!! Please...Dave made an attempt to be naughty, but he's just an old married guy pontificating on relationships, changes in the dating scene, and how he remains a hopeless romantic. Marriage is a good thing, when it is a good thing, but it is not m...

Send us Fan Mail Has anybody ever hurt you, betrayed you, or worse? Of course they have...and they deserve to pay for it, right!?!?! Join Dave to understand how to Let It GO and Adjust Your TRUST. Understanding how holding on to vengeance, revenge, anger, and the need for THEM to "pay for their actions" hurts your mental, emotional and physical well-being.  It also hurts your friends, fa...

Send us Fan Mail There is something magical about a front porch.   Problems were solved, relationships were built, and many times it was the only place big enough for everybody to gather. Join Dave for stories that turned into lessons that were accumulated on or near a front porch somewhere.   Stories that include everything from countin' cows to blowing up beaver dams... It is amazing what w...

Send us Fan Mail FEARS and PHOBIAS are part of the human condition. What are you AFRAID of - is it a FEAR or a PHOBIA? Join Dave to discuss FEARS and PHOBIA, their differences, and why they get in our way. What are they, where did they come from, how do they change, and what can we do to reduce their impact on our productivity, potential, and happiness. Don't be SKEERED - O'talkin'...

Send us Fan Mail I've been meaning to put out a podcast on PROCRASTINATING for a while, but I never got to it...PROCRASTINATION is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to be. Join Dave for a discussion on what, where, and why we PROCRASTINATE. Dave will give some overall tactics for improving time management and reducing or eliminating PROCRASTINATION, along with some "quick hits&quo...

Send us Fan Mail If I could only find the time...Have you ever said that? Join Dave for some tactics to get more done every day and how to do it at a high quality! Reducing procrastination, poor planning, and distractions are a big help, but the key is understanding your tendencies, scheduling your day, and having the discipline to follow through with your intentions. Turn that TO-DO list into a D...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn't love CHANGE?  ALMOST EVERYBODY!!! Join Dave to hear about CHANGE - why we need it, why it is inevitable, and how we can navigate the turbulent tides of CHANGE. Whether HOME, WORK, or PLAY, change is either here, on the way, or already passed you by.  It doesn't matter your age, your sex, or your sexual orientation - we all have some kind of CHANGE coming!!! D...

Send us Fan Mail What do you believe? Join Dave to understand his 10 foundational beliefs...no doubts, no exceptions, no compromise... No attempts to convert or influence anyone, just a sound foundation that builds confidence, momentum, and a trajectory of success.  Learn the importance of knowing what you believe and how you it can be used to dealing with daily challenges.   Some things in life a...

Send us Fan Mail You are a leader, whether you like or know it or not! Join Dave as he digs in on your role as a leader in your group, your family, your community, and in just about every scenario you find yourself on a daily basis.   Local Leadership - it's a thing, you are doing it, and people are counting on you. Now, bring me my BROWN pants and let's get started... Email David@Otalks...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a GIVER or a TAKER? Join Dave to dig in to the GIVER mentality and dealing with those who posses a TAKER mentality.  It can be a rough road for the GIVER... Learn to become self-aware, self-compassionate, and then be more assertive with setting the boundaries that will reset the relationships in your life that are robbing you of the joy that a GIVER deserves. ...a serious...

Send us Fan Mail What are some things that you DREAD? Little things, big things - we all have events, people, plans or deadlines that we DREAD and it is a totally natural part of life. Join Dave for some insight into how to identify DREAD in our lives, where it comes from, and how to reduce it's impact on your life.  If we can't eliminate it, how can we learn more productive ways to deal...

Send us Fan Mail NO it's not about gun control or being offended... Dave digs into how to put TRIGGERS in your life to manage your reactions to words, actions, and conflict in your every day life.  Learn to control your responses and emotions during the "heat of the moment" by already knowing what to say. TRIGGERS are great and can help you  with : Productivity Objections Thought pr...

Send us Fan Mail Do you think the ability to Multi-Task makes your more productive? Well, tune in and learn how MULTI-TASKING is Killing Your Productivity. Doing a lot at Home, Work, and Play doesn't mean you are doing it well.  You deserve to put out a better product and those consuming it deserve better, too... Learn how FOCUS can help you accomplish more with higher quality and quantity.  ...

Send us Fan Mail SIMPLE does not necessarily mean easy, but SIMPLE is mo better... Join Dave to dig in to how simplifying your life will make you more productive, more content, more confident, and feel like you have a better "hold" on things. Whether in your physical surroundings, your digital presence, or your daily schedule, simplifying your life will put you in a better place. Email D...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria O'Conner hijacks the show and blindsides Dave with difficult, heartwarming, and often unfair questions to ask a man live... Join for a more intimate time that lends insight into relationships, honestly, and the value of sharing true feelings with someone you love.   Take time to think of those in your life who you would like to share some of Victoria's "sab...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people?  Especially when you are the GOOD people!!! Join Dave for this very personal episode where he talks about some unfortunate things that happened to him that made him wonder the same thing, and then good came from it.  Following the belief that good things happen to GOOD people, eventually... Dave documents five stories th...

Send us Fan Mail Drama, drama, drama...it's everywhere!!! From social media to reality TV, drama is celebrated more now than ever before.   Join Dave to understand how drama can be a distraction and take you away from the important events, people, and productivity you deserve.  Learn how to spot it early and nip it in the bud... Plus, it's exhausting!!! Email David@Otalks.com or OWD@Otal...