Your Intended Message

Motivation is like a shower. You need it every day. We are individuals, yet we each need our daily shot of motivation in our own way, every day. What might we learn from Pavel Verbnyak, a motivational speaker from Russia? Episode 77 On this interview, Pavel Verbnyack from Moscow, Russia, offers his insights about pursuing success - and helping those around you do the same. You might believe that t...

If you are a business or community leader how can you succeed as a podcast guest? Brandy Whalen is a facilitator of meaningful conversations. She is co-founder of Kitcaster, an agency that books and prepares leaders to appear on podcasts. Episode 76 Our discussion explores podcast guesting as an avenue to convey your messages in a more meaningful way. Why would leaders appear on podcasts? Why is p...

With more than two million podcasts, It's time to create a YouTube of audio content Audio publishing is exploding online with more than two million podcasts and 48 million episodes. How can this audio content be organized and searched? Episode 75 Amit Kukreja (CEO & Founder) has launched Audea.io  - the answer to the quest for organized and aggregated audio content. Let's learn more about this new...

To connect with your audience, they must realise that you understand them and care Neil Gordon reveals the Silver Bullet of speaking.   We explore: The problem that experts and knowledgeable speakers face Why and how to take the focus off you and focus on your audience How to make that emotional connection  How to distill that complicated message into a silver bullet The power of one idea Valuing...

Empathy is not an inborn trait. It can be taught and learned. Dr Helen Riess is an empathy researcher at Harvard Medical School and a clinical psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. We examine these aspects about empathy: What is empathy and what is not? Why is empathy critical to effective communication? How might we demonstrate true empathy over fake sympathy? How to guard against empat...

Why is opening more important than closing for success in sales? How to turn an apparent disadvantage to your advantage?  Selling is a competitive pursuit, and it can be difficult. It can be challenging and rewarding. It doesn't need to be scary. It requires thought, preparation and habits. Most important is the mindset and self-talk. What are you telling yourself to win or sabotage your success....

Fractional work. Is it right for you? Is it right for your team? John Arms writes, speaks and advocates for the professional gig economy which is becoming part of the new normal for work. He serves as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer.   In this interview we explore: How is fractional work different from consulting? Why might fractional team leaders be attractive to a growing business? Why migh...

Does social media marketing work? When does it work best? How to integrate your online marketing funnel? Jason Hunt is Co-founder of Merged Media, a full service digital marketing agency. We explore the integration of social media, paid advertising, lead magnets, podcasting and email within your marketing outreach. To experience success with digital marketing, you need to connect the dots of the v...

Communication starts within your body, not necessarily within your brain. How do you feel about that thought? I Think, Therefore I am Wrong, is the title of the latest book from Dr Howard Rankin. How does the title of that book make you feel? Does it intrigue you or disgust you? Why? Your body and mind are designed to communicate effectively within the body. Yet, communication with other people mi...

How to build your story on the framework of The Christmas Carol and it's not Bah Humbug! Graham Brown offers analysis, practical insights and artistic encouragement to storytelling in business. Highlights from this discussion with Graham Brown Leveraging the power of the journey Move people to change while making them feel that they are on familiar territory How to diminish the fear of the unknown...

Leverage your body language to convey more powerful stories You might have heard that story telling is an effective way to convey your message. However, are you using your body to support your story or might your body be sabotaging your intended message? Holley Mignosi is a former model, acting coach and fitness coach who appreciates the nuances of body form, posture and movement. She helps speake...

Problem Solving: First we need to see the box Peter de Jager explores the challenges, beliefs and joys of effective problem solving Problem solving is a fundamental skill, yet many get it wrong. They approach problem solving like mathematics in their search for the right answer. Insights from this discussion with Peter de Jager There is no spoon Your box might not be my box There is no one right a...

Employee engagement is at all-time lows. Why and what can you do about it? John Wilson examines the crisis of low employee engagement. Insights Every employee has the right to a good leader. Bad leaders make bad bosses. Better employee engagement is a competitive advantage. Who owns the responsibility for employee engagement. (Hint, it's not HR.) What does low engagement cost the organization? How...

How can you leverage panels to spread your message and enhance your image as an expert? Do you speak as a panel guest or panel moderator? Would you like to deliver a more effective and professional image while providing a message of value to the audience? Join Kristin Arnold as we examine: How to prepare for the panel? How to deliver soundbites? How to say less while conveying more? How to generat...

"Your Intended Message is Your Intended Story" Effective marketing is based on telling powerful stories. You can create powerful stories when based on lessons from history. Jason Voiovich Is a marketer and story teller who studies the lessons of history.   Insights from this conversation History doesn't repeat itself but it does rhyme. Gain a competitive story telling edge from history lessons Sto...

Enhance your Business Message with story telling How might you use stories more easily and effectively in you business messages. That might be in a team meeting, a sales presentation, or a leadership presentation. Mark Brown is the 1995 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking He conveyed powerful stories in that presentation. He continues to help speakers, presenters and leaders deliver mor...

Marketing can be ethical. Lisa Barry explores the use of Mission Led Content.  When you market with honesty, transparency and integrity - you attract your ideal customers that reflect your values. They are easier to serve and you feel better about helping them. There's no need to SPAM, lie or be manipulative to attract business. Produce marketing messages that reveal your values to attract the rig...

What is your personal brand? How do you know? How can you define it? Lesley Everett, author of Walking Tall, reveals insights about personal branding that you might want to know now. Personal Brand Why might that be important to your success? What do people say when you leave the room? How can you take more control of your personal brand? Why is it critical to be consistent and authentic? Why do y...

Recruiting, Retaining and Enumeration - the keys to building and sustaining a strong team Brett Halliday discusses his experience in growing his career and building a national retail organization from 12 to 86 locations. What are the keys to building a strong national retail organization? How best to address the typical retail challenges of high turnover and low pay? (Do you think the two might be...

Leader Humility - Feeling and displaying a deep regard for others' dignity When you are the leader, the team is observing and judging you. These three silent questions come to mind. Who are you? Where are we going? Do you see me? The six behaviors of a leader with humility: Balanced ego Robust integrity Compelling vision Ethical strategies Generous inclusion Helping people develop   Marilyn Gist i...

What can we learn from nature to improve our communication skills? Nature communicates effectively across species and yet we humans seem to have lost some of that natural understanding. What might an immersion in the African wildlife teach us about effective communication skills? Hugh Coppen leads safaris into the African wildlife of Zimbabwe.   See the gallery of fabulous photos here https://www....

What are the three big money conversations with your family? Robert Gignac points out the importance of these conversations, the pitfalls and offers advice on how to approach them and the people. The three family money conversations are: Parent to young child to set life lessons Partner to partner - especially early in the relationship Adult child to elderly parent about safety and security What m...

What can flying a F-18 fighter from the deck of a carrier teach you about building a better business? Ed Rush reveals the challenges, fears, lessons and nuances of flying faster than the speed of sound - and how he translates those into building blocks for a healthy business. What is it important to fail fast and move on? What looks smooth is an illusion. What are the three stages of screwing up?...

Lee Kitchen aka the Magical Dude is also called; Innovation Catalyst, Design Thinking Trainer and Culture-Change Agent What is the process to innovation and creative problem solving? What is design thinking and how to apply it? How to cultivate fresh thinking? Why is empathy important to this process of change? We explore the process and nuances of innovation, creative problem solving and design t...

How to communicate with your board of directors. George O'Neill examines communication with, from and within a board. What are the roles and responsibilities of the CEO, board chair and board members? As CEO, how might you establish a positive working relationship with your board? What information does the board need? What challenges might a CEO encounter and how best to address them? How might th...