Your Intended Message

Listen to your Mind, Body and Spirit Your Body is a Team Player Episode 227 (Mara is based in Virginia, USA) In this conversation with Mara Benner we explore: How to better connect with our own body, mind and spirit Why outside communication starts with inside communication Emotional intelligence is more than only emotions and intelligence How to prepare yourself for challenging conversation How t...

How to connect with your audience  Episode 226 (Steve is based in Chicago) In this conversation with Steve Multer we explore: The challenge of an American speaking to international audiences How to adapt your delivery to the audience How to enter the conversation on their terms The role of inner and out status when connecting The three levels of value that we can invest in others How to boost your...

Do you understand their frame of reference? Your Frame of reference is not their frame of reference Episode 225 (Mitch is based in Oakville, Canada) In this conversation with Mitch Fairrais we explore: Understanding our frame of reference and how it was formed The challenge of stepping into the frame of others The difference between a dialogue and the monologue How can you understand their reality...

How can you use stories to convey your message Tips to tell your stories Your host, George Torok tells you the three part formula to deliver an effective story. Then you hear two stories from him, one a business story and the other a personal story. They're both effective when you understand your purpose. George analyzes each story to point out the key parts and techniques to craft and deliver you...

Communication secrets from magic and hypnotism How to better connect with people you don't know yet Episode 210 republished (David is based in Boston) In this conversation with David Reich we explore: Magic skills that enhance your communications The importance of observing your audience How to watch where people's eyes are Why you need to break the pattern How to find common ground Magic phrases...

How to encourage the exchange of feedback The Power of Empathy as a Leadership Quality Episode 223 (Bill is based in Atlanta, Georgia) In this conversation with Bill Dickinson we explored: The value of empathy for a leader Understanding the complicated makeup of your people Distinguishing empathy from sympathy Avoiding the role of confessor or councilor Setting guidelines and boundaries Creating p...

How to accelerate growth by scaling your process How to escape founder-led sales Episode 222 (Corey is based in Los Angeles) In this conversation with Corey Quinn we explore: Knowing the market better than the market specialists Caring about the clients How to warm up a cold call How to transfer your process to another vertical market How to leverage empathy Defining your business by the industry...

Is there enough Human Spirit in your Marketing? Episode 221 (Kristof is based in South Carolina) In this conversation with Kristof Morrow we explore: The honest perspective from a person with Tourette's Syndrome The value of revealing a flaw Talking about internal conflicts Indirect marketing versus direct marketing Memorable characters from Super Bowl ads Understanding the audience that likes and...

Authenticity in your marketing and sales conversations How you can excel when the bar is set so low Episode 220 (John is based in California) In this conversation with John Golden we explore: How to start an authentic relationship with your prospects How to research before the first contact How to create intellectual curiosity How much research do you need - not much How to leverage your customer...

Listening is a skill that can and must be learned to be more successful Episode 219 (Julian is based in the Orkney, off the North Coast of Scotland) In this conversation with Julian Treasure we explore: How listening helped our survival for thousands of years Why listening seems so difficult and is ignored The difference between hearing and listening Why we seem to focus more on speaking instead o...

Target your marketing specific to one person Episode 218 (Marcus is based in Ohio) In this conversation with Marcus Schaller we explore: How bottlenecks vary from small to large companies The reality of limited time, energy and money The misunderstanding of how to scale Measuring the wrong parameters on social media Clarifying the ideal customer How customer service can align with your marketing m...

You can't do everything but you can do something Episode 217 (Myke is based in New York state) In this conversation with Dr. Myke Merril we explore: How do we perceive reality What does it mean to be emotional? The power of saying, "Tell me more about that" Emotions are not good nor bad, it's what you do with it How can anger be constructive How to change a reaction to a response Four words to eli...

12 Secrets from David Copperfield to help your Business In this episode, your host, George Torok reveals these secrets that he learned while assisting David Copperfield on stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. George Torok helps executives deliver their high value presentation more effectively. Naturally he studies other presenters and performers to learn from their techniques and styles. He observ...

10 Lessons to launch your product on KickStarter Episode 215 (Aurora is based in Vancouver, Canada) In this conversation with Aurora Winter we we explore: Why is Kickstarter a good place to launch your new product? The nature and importance of the KickStarter community What are the benefits to those who pledge their support? What types of creative products can be launched? The appeal of being part...

Leadership lessons from dog training How can you lead your team like training a dog Episode 214 (Brady is based in Austin, Texas) In this conversation with Brady Foulk we explore: What dog training has in common with leadership skills How to understand their world - the dog or your team Connect and build new patterns of behavior The importance of along time How to allow a safe place to cool off  P...

Advance your career success with better communication skills Simple steps to become an effective communicator Episode 213 (Ty is based in Toronto, Canada) In this conversation with Ty Hoesgen, we explore: The lack of proper communication skills for students The danger of depending only on your technical expertise Communication is a learnable skill Even shy, clumsy introverts can learn how to commu...

Helping managers become executive leaders Leading is different from managing Episode 212 (Vanessa is based in Toronto, Canada) In this conversation with Vanessa Judelman we explore: The three aspects of being strategic How to conduct an accountability meeting The power of regular one-on-one meetings with your people How to build trust with your team How to become a leader who coaches your team Why...

How to improve your thinking skills regardless of your strengths Strengths and opportunities for ADHD entrepreneurs Episode 211 (ST is based in Florida) In this conversation with ST Rappaport we explore: Appreciating the 28 thinking skills How to recognize ADHD challenges How to deal with overwhelm How to leverage our five senses to organize new information The three phases of thinking and how to ...

How to promote your business with video What are your video choices? Episode 209 (Mark is based in Austin, Texas) In this conversation with Mark Wonderlin we explore: Where to start with simple phone videos What are the different types of videos you can publish for your business Why value in the video content is more important than quality The best uses of selfie videos vs professional videos Unde...

If you had to choose between feeling confident or appearing confident what would you choose? Listen in to discover the answer and why it is important to you. In this solo show George offers you a whole body. mind and soul experience to enhance your confidence.   Insights from this episode about feeling and appearing confidence when you speak in public.   These quotes from your episode were generat...

Everything begins with a conversation A solid conversation starts with trust Episode 207 ( Mary is based in Minnesota) In this conversation with Mary Schmid we explore: Why do 9 out of 10 conversations fail? How are the chemical releases in the brain shaping your feelings? Why we don't trust when we are stressed or threatened Why we don't make pure logical decisions The three levels of conversatio...

How to Turn Words into Wealth How to meet the needs of your three brain barriers Episode 206 (Aurora is based in Vancouver) In this conversation with Aurora Winter we explore: How does the brain understand words The wrong way to communicate The three levels of brain activity The critical role of the croc brain The connection between the mid brain and cerebral cortex The 27x effect of adding a stor...

Why did Forbes call Geoff Ramm a Game Changer? Why the extra mile and exceeding expectations is not enough Episode 205 (Geoff is based in north east England) In this this conversation with Geoff Ramm we explore: What is the key question you need to ask to surpass the competition? How would you treat the A list celebrity differently? How would you serve George Clooney or Angelina Jolie? How big or...

Write email that gets you the results you want. Avoid sending email that shows up in the news, or in court Episode 204 (repeat of #134, Liz is based in L.A.) Listen to this conversation with Liz Danziger before you send that toxic email and save yourself grief.   About Liz Danziger: Liz is the author of four books published by major publishers including business writing guide, Get to the Point! Sh...

Do you have copycat competitors? Does your message sound and look like everyone else? Episode 203 (Daniel is based in Florida) In this conversation with Daniel Den we explore: How to be so different that they can even begin to copy you What is the danger of looking like your competition? How can you position yourself in your niche? How to layer on more than one differentiating factor How to turn y...