Podcasts about fierce inc

Is there a science-based app that can address stress in real-time and improve communication in the workplace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Edward Beltran on the hot APP Pulse by Fierce and his new book Fierce Resilience: Combatting Workplace Stress One Conversation at a Time.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Edward Beltran is the CEO of Fierce Inc., a pioneering company in communication and leadership training, and a contributor to Forbes and Fast Company. Known for his innovative approach to employee well-being, Beltran is the architect behind Pulse by Fierce, a groundbreaking app that leverages biometric data to help employees and leaders identify and address workplace stress. This tool, often described as the “Fitbit of Business Performance,” is designed to combat the $300 billion lost annually due to stress-related issues. Under Beltran's leadership, Fierce Inc. has embraced dynamic and modern training methods, including 3D training and Metaverse initiatives, while building on the 20-year foundation established by Susan Scott's iconic book Fierce Conversations. Beltran's forward-thinking vision reflects his belief that leadership training must evolve beyond traditional in-person methods to offer diverse, adaptable solutions for today's challenges.  https://fierceinc.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Leading Effectively With Your Values and MindsetHaley is the CEO and founder of Leveling Up You, a holistic business coaching and consulting firm. She is also a certified Fierce Inc. Coach and Trainer.She is passionate about helping companies and leaders learn how to implement highly relevant strategies that make lasting changes.In this interview, Haley will discuss about Leading Effectively With Your Values and Mindset.--To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check this link:www.NoBrokeMonths.com --Stop

Do you want to up your game as a leader? In this interview with Haley Lobosco, we discuss what becoming a leader entails and how you can cast your vision to be successful. You will learn more about partnering with your force multiplier and, as strategic partners, make your vision a reality. Are you ready to be a leader? What does becoming a leader mean? Cast your vision Force multipliers are leaders Ask the hard questions Let go of your ego Strategic partner vs. taskmaster Make it a "10" on the scale together How can a leader pour into their admin? 90 days to thrive Learn more about Hayley: Haley is a dedicated Holistic Success Coach for Kathleen Metcalf Coaching, a Fierce Inc. Trainer, operational wizard, motivational speaker and torchbearer for admin and force multipliers in real estate. She finds fulfillment in empowering her clients to step up and embrace their greatness. Haley partners with clients who are ready to evolve organizational cultures by enhancing conversational skills that ignite innovation, spark curiosity, invite open collaboration, and solve their toughest challenges. Haley was the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the owner and CEO of a successful real estate team in Arizona. Haley also has a background in social work and administrative support. Haley holds two Bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University. Haley is a certified Fierce Inc. Coach and Trainer. She is passionate about helping companies and leaders learn how to implement highly relevant strategies that make lasting changes. When she's not integrating the reality of other high-level leaders, Haley steps into her most devoted role as mother to her two beautiful children and wife to her high school sweetheart. Website: https://leveling-up-you-holistic-busi... IG @haley_lobosco FB https://www.facebook.com/haley.lobosco Learn more about Team Coaching: https://www.lid.consulting Explore our recruiting and hiring solutions: https://www.hire-lab.com

On today's episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup speaks to Gabe from Fierce Inc. about strategies to combat stress during an inflationary post Covid complex environment.

Fierce, Inc. CEO Edward Beltran is a contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where he writes about employee reboarding, the relationship between stress and performance, and how the Metaverse will shape business. He brings 20 years of expertise in finance and operations and has been a leader at Fierce since 2017, a leading communications firm that has worked with 300 of the fortune 500 companies. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Arizona State University in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He has held an active CPA license since 2004 and holds certificates in Entrepreneurship from Wharton and Harvard. Prior to joining Fierce, Ed was Head of Finance with large multinational organizations such as Agilent Technologies, Avnet Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen as well as advising and supporting start-ups and early-stage companies. Ed is an avid road bike cyclist clocking 120+ miles a week year-round helping his mental, physical, and spiritual balance as he puts it. He is passionate about helping those who don't have the privilege, background, or resources to be fully prepared to engage in effective conversations at different levels in life (College, Professional, Personal, Parenthood).https://fierceinc.com/

In the Marketing Studio, Ian Truscott and regular guest rockstar strategy advisor Jeff Clark, former Research Director at SiriusDecisions/Forrester, discuss an article in The Media Leader that claims marketing is facing a talent crisis, and they examine why that might be and what marketing leaders need to do to solve it. Ian goes backstage with an extremely busy marketing leader, Katelyn Sorensen, President of B2B Social at Traject and CEO of social media platforms Loomly and Sendible, managing international teams having recently relocated to the UK. As you'll hear, Katelyn has had a splendid career, spanning sales and marketing, quickly working through the ranks to Director of Demand Generation for Fierce Inc., a global leadership development and training company, before joining Traject to lead sales and marketing. Katelyn studied psychology and graduated with a cum laude from Whitman College. Finally, we are transported away to the Rockstar virtual bar to join Robert Rose, Chief Trouble Maker at The Content Advisory, for a cocktail and an inspiring thought about inspiration. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on the topics we discuss, please let us know. Enjoy! The people: Ian Truscott on LinkedIn and Twitter Jeff Clark on LinkedIn and Twitter Katelyn Sorensen on LinkedIn and Twitter Robert Rose on Twitter and  LinkedIn Mentioned in this week's episode: Poor training, no purpose: why marketing faces ‘worst-ever' talent crisis - article on The Media Leader Why Marketers Need the Marketing Fundamentals - Jeff Clark on Rockstar CMO Katelyn's companies - Traject, Loomly and Sendible Robert's The Content Advisory Blog Robert's latest project: Experience Advisors Rockstar CMO: Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn Previous episodes and all show notes: Rockstar CMO FM Rockstar CMO Advisors Track List: Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a creative commons license We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media – on YouTube Adult Education by Daryl Hall & John Oates – on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Since the founding of Fierce 20 years ago, we've been on the cutting edge of communication training serving over half of the Fortune 500 companies. Our original visionary Susan Scott's iconic best-selling book, “Fierce Conversations”, which has been sold nearly 1 million copies, transformed how we do conversations. Now, we're offering leading-edge technology solutions and unleashing Fierce as the ‘API of Human-to-Human connection'. Pulse is meant to help companies ensure they stop toxic culture and support a transparent and low stress culture that drives results. Like a pilot, for leaders, visibility drives success”.– Edward J. BeltranEdward Beltran, CPA is a  leader at FIERCE, an organization focused on company culture, how to solve cultural challenges in corporate environments, and alleviating stress in corporate communications. With twenty years of experience in this field as well as an internship with Warren Buffet, Edward leads FIERCE in the use of 3D/VR tools to conduct corporate training that addresses accountability, confrontation, efficiency, and productivity — training  that turns difficult situations into opportunities to thrive in the workplace.Listen up as Edward Beltran talks about  the new culture of the workspace.ed.beltran@fierceinc.comhttps://fierceinc.com/

Today on Rise Together Dave is joined by Susan Scott, who has been working as a leadership development architect for more than two decades. She is the founder of Fierce Inc, a global training company that helps global 1000 companies generate results by transforming their conversations into success. You may know her from her past works, fierce communication and fierce leaders. Susan and Dave chat about her new book, Fierce Love, which explores how in our romantic relationships, we often long for deep connection without knowing how to communicate. -- Dave's book Built Through Courage is available now! Dave was recently confronted with the fact that he was living the life someone else wanted for him. After weathering a highly publicized personal crisis amid the backdrop of an international pandemic and navigating the enjoyable but unpredictable waters of being a single father to four kids, he has been forced to become the captain of his own life and is ready to teach others how to do the same. I want to be your coach. Yes, YOU! Join me at Growth Day, not for pre-taped lessons, but for weekly LIVE coaching. Click the link and gain access to my coaching + some of the world leaders in personal growth like Brendon Burchard, Jenna Kutcher, Jamie Kern Lima, and more! -> http://bit.ly/daveatgrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 51: Pittsburgh Basketball and 10 years in the NBA shaped this entrepreneur. Charles Smith played with the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs. During that window, he was often asked to assume new roles, sometimes mid-season. The one skill he worked on constantly was shot blocking, and still today he ranks in the NBA's top one percent of all-time shot blockers. After retiring, he participated in the Executive Entrepreneurs program at Stanford University and has recently partnered with Fierce Inc., a global leadership development and training company whose client roster includes Apple, Coca Cola, and HBO. One of Fierce's critical areas of focus involves helping teams communicate better. “There's an old saying in sport,” Charles said, “The game tape or practice tape doesn't lie. If you fall down, it's there for all to see. Businesses don't have tape like sports teams do, but they do have measurables.” And if the tape doesn't get you, observed the 10-year NBA player, a good teammate will. Listeners to this podcast will enjoy Charles' no-nonsense insights forged in the heat of world-class competition. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-51/ for a free gift and today's show notes!

Luis Gonzáles is a Master Facilitator for Fierce Inc. He is a communications consultant, coach, and trainer, with more than 25 years’ experience in helping improve business outcomes for organizations. He has successfully driven learning initiatives incorporating effective communication, cross-cultural communication, customer satisfaction and soft-skills training and has worked in India, Mexico and Brazil. #multiculturalism #international #internationalbusiness #employees #HR  In this episode, Audrey, Lee and Luis discuss:  ·      The top issues with intercultural communication ·      How to manage multicultural teams ·      Common communication misunderstandings among international professionals ·      How to have difficult conversations “I led a team of software engineers at Microsoft in India who were the help desk for large U.S. corporations. These were the cream of the crop. The Americans, the American side take things at face value, they don’t get curious and ask questions to get context, to get more facts. And my India tech guys and gals wouldn’t ask enough questions of the Americans.” – Luis Gonzales Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.    Connect with Luis Gonzales https://fierceinc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisgonzales/     Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                            ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith    Connect with SalesFuel:  ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While No single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship or a life, any single conversation can.On #280  of The Today's Leader podcasts, we spoke with the fantastic Luis Gonzales from FIerce Inc, who champion Fierce Conversations and Fierce Leadership, who  during the interview shared two common thoughts- Empowering leaders to have the conversations that need to be had- Changing workplace culture, one conversation at a timeI find that absolutely compelling... The conversations that need to be had. One conversation at a time.Now is the time for you to take control of your leadership growth in this disruptive world we navigate. Our aim to help you become the leader you need to be, today. If you are looking to build better leadership skills, check out The Todays Leader website at todaysleader.com.auOur website showcases our Podcast and our magazine and we are pleased to say our masterminds are now available Supported by our network sites, Today's Leader is a collective mindset For the leaders and entrepreneurs of today, forging the path of success for tomorrow.The mindset to make a difference and the ability to create an impact.Think & Grow Business Hosts our Today's Leader Masterminds. TAGB where we focus on personal, professional, and business growth. Book your free 30-minute discovery call at https://thinkandgrowbusiness.com.au/book-your-free-discovery-call/The Coach Curl Academy has over 75 programs to help you build a better you. Join for just $1 for the first month. The Academy equips you and enhances your mindset, leadership, and business. Check it out at https://www.thecoachcurlacademy.com/You are standing Stronger, Braver, and Wiser. Don't forget the golden rule – Don t be an A-Hole

While No single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship or a life, any single conversation can.On #280  of The Today's Leader podcasts, we spoke with the fantastic Luis Gonzales from FIerce Inc, who champion Fierce Conversations and Fierce Leadership, who  during the interview shared two common thoughts- Empowering leaders to have the conversations that need to be had- Changing workplace culture, one conversation at a timeI find that absolutely compelling... The conversations that need to be had. One conversation at a time.Now is the time for you to take control of your leadership growth in this disruptive world we navigate. Our aim to help you become the leader you need to be, today. If you are looking to build better leadership skills, check out The Todays Leader website at todaysleader.com.auOur website showcases our Podcast and our magazine and we are pleased to say our masterminds are now available Supported by our network sites, Today’s Leader is a collective mindset For the leaders and entrepreneurs of today, forging the path of success for tomorrow.The mindset to make a difference and the ability to create an impact.Think & Grow Business Hosts our Today’s Leader Masterminds. TAGB where we focus on personal, professional, and business growth. Book your free 30-minute discovery call at https://thinkandgrowbusiness.com.au/book-your-free-discovery-call/The Coach Curl Academy has over 75 programs to help you build a better you. Join for just $1 for the first month. The Academy equips you and enhances your mindset, leadership, and business. Check it out at https://www.thecoachcurlacademy.com/You are standing Stronger, Braver, and Wiser. Don’t forget the golden rule – Don t be an A-Hole

This week Clint has a conversation with Susan Scott, a master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, the award winning author of Fierce Conversations and CEO of the international consulting company, Fierce Inc. In part one, Clint and Susan discuss the meaning of a fierce conversation, why our most valuable currency is relationship, and the importance of connecting with others.

Highlights:    [9:30] Psychedelic Self-Love   [23:10] Interrogate Reality   [38:40] How to be less judgmental   Meet Luis Gonzales:   For over 25 years Luis has been a highly sought after communications consultant, coach, trainer, and keynote speaker and has worked with some of the largest companies in the world.    On his road to becoming a top tier trainer and facilitator he has been a culture and communications specialist, a Sr. HR Manager, an Academic Director.   Luis has lived and worked in India, México, Brazil and the US. He is a member of the Association for Training and Development (ATD), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), and the Society for International Education, Training, and Research (SIETAR).   Now, as you many know… There are many studies that have shown that only 25% of our career success as well as our success in life comes down to what we know or our IQ. The other 75% falls into three big buckets. 1. Our attitude/optimism level Our ability to build and maintain long term relationships How we deal with stress… do we see it as a threat or as a challenge?   What I love about Luis is that he is an expert on all 3 of those buckets. He is on a mission to help as many people and organizations as possible build the muscles in the things that matter most in terms of growing our companies, improving our relationships and perhaps most of all enjoying the journey.   So if you want to take your company, your career, your relationships, or your life in general to the next level… this is the episode for you.   Connect with Luis:  Fierce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fierce-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FierceConversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fierce_inc My personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisgonzales/   ...   Want to try a revolutionary self-care game?   Download InJoy Daily: The Self-Care Game now: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/injoy-daily-motivation/id1523808851 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brst.injoy  

How do you successfully manage change within your organziation? The key is to remember that change impacts PEOPLE - and you need to ensure they feel seen, heard and  valued in the process before any change can happen. That requires hiring leaders with high emotional intelligence.Today's guest, Lisa Reynolds, is the vice president of change management at CHRISTUS Health, an organization that is 50,000+ strong. Despite the organization's large size, Lisa is able to connect associates to corporate strategy, coaching leadership teams, and individuals to manage organizational transformation, including helping people adopt culture strategies, processes, and system implementations. Listen in and hear the secret ingredient of making sure that your change initiatives take root, no matter how big or how small the organization, and how to hire for emotional intelligence and empathy.  Key Takeaways:Resistance is a normal reaction to change. As leaders, we can plan for that resistance and, with empathy, lead our team through the change rather than rushing them through it. In every interview, before you can assess someone else's EQ, you need to check your own EQ and be aware of your own biases.“Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could  - some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is the new day; you shall begin it serenely and with to highest spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson "We tend to hire people for their IQ, but people get promoted by their EQ. If you don't listen and just drive, drive, drive, without involving people, that's when it impacts your career." —  Lisa Reynolds, Ph.D. SPHR About Lisa Reynolds: Vice President of Change Management - CHRISTUS HealthLisa has been with CHRISTUS Health for over 20 years and is the Vice President of Change Management.  Lisa leads the people side of organizational change and transformation, ensuring alignment to business strategies while enriching the CHRISTUS Health culture. Lisa connects Associates to the corporate strategy, coaching leadership, teams, and individuals to manage organizational transformation, including helping people adopt culture, strategies, processes, and system implementations. Prior to this role, Lisa was the Vice President of Talent Management and held previous roles in organizational development, patient experience, and risk management. Lisa has a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Regis University, an MBA with a healthcare emphasis from Louisiana State University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Lisa's passion is being a development chemist who serves as a catalyst that assists others in finding and unleashing their talents to discover their full potential.  Lisa believes everyone has the power to create a positive emotional state and create his or her own destiny.  Lisa has presented topics ranging from Executive Onboarding, Associate Engagement & Recognition, Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In, and Integrating Culture in the Associate Lifecycle at national conferences such as Human Capital Institute Performance Management Innovation Summit, LEAP HR, Consero Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Summit, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources, and Fierce, Inc., and Fierce Inc.Lisa also enjoys running, dark chocolate, volunteering for Back On My Feet, and laughing with colleagues, friends, and loved ones.  Connect with Lisa Reynolds:  Twitter: twitter.com/PumpedCoachWebsite:  www.christushealth.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-reynolds-7485401b  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

How do you successfully manage change within your organziation? The key is to remember that change impacts PEOPLE - and you need to ensure they feel seen, heard and  valued in the process before any change can happen. That requires hiring leaders with high emotional intelligence.Today's guest, Lisa Reynolds, is the vice president of change management at CHRISTUS Health, an organization that is 50,000+ strong. Despite the organization's large size, Lisa is able to connect associates to corporate strategy, coaching leadership teams, and individuals to manage organizational transformation, including helping people adopt culture strategies, processes, and system implementations. Listen in and hear the secret ingredient of making sure that your change initiatives take root, no matter how big or how small the organization, and how to hire for emotional intelligence and empathy.  Key Takeaways:Resistance is a normal reaction to change. As leaders, we can plan for that resistance and, with empathy, lead our team through the change rather than rushing them through it. In every interview, before you can assess someone else's EQ, you need to check your own EQ and be aware of your own biases.“Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could  - some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is the new day; you shall begin it serenely and with to highest spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson "We tend to hire people for their IQ, but people get promoted by their EQ. If you don't listen and just drive, drive, drive, without involving people, that's when it impacts your career." —  Lisa Reynolds, Ph.D. SPHR About Lisa Reynolds: Vice President of Change Management - CHRISTUS HealthLisa has been with CHRISTUS Health for over 20 years and is the Vice President of Change Management.  Lisa leads the people side of organizational change and transformation, ensuring alignment to business strategies while enriching the CHRISTUS Health culture. Lisa connects Associates to the corporate strategy, coaching leadership, teams, and individuals to manage organizational transformation, including helping people adopt culture, strategies, processes, and system implementations. Prior to this role, Lisa was the Vice President of Talent Management and held previous roles in organizational development, patient experience, and risk management. Lisa has a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Regis University, an MBA with a healthcare emphasis from Louisiana State University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Lisa's passion is being a development chemist who serves as a catalyst that assists others in finding and unleashing their talents to discover their full potential.  Lisa believes everyone has the power to create a positive emotional state and create his or her own destiny.  Lisa has presented topics ranging from Executive Onboarding, Associate Engagement & Recognition, Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In, and Integrating Culture in the Associate Lifecycle at national conferences such as Human Capital Institute Performance Management Innovation Summit, LEAP HR, Consero Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Summit, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources, and Fierce, Inc., and Fierce Inc.Lisa also enjoys running, dark chocolate, volunteering for Back On My Feet, and laughing with colleagues, friends, and loved ones.  Connect with Lisa Reynolds:  Twitter: twitter.com/PumpedCoachWebsite:  www.christushealth.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-reynolds-7485401b  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Renowned leadership trainer Luis Gonzales with Fierce Inc has literally worked with companies all over the planet to earn his expertise in transformative conversations. In this fascinating episode, Luis shares what's really important while so many people are working remotely. Specifically Luis and I talk about: - How to address those lurking internal assumptions inside ourselves before causing communication chaos - Keys to getting effective input from your introverted or internal processing team members - Why the emotional aspect of leadership is more important these days - What to do about people not wanting to share their video on remote meetings - New challenges to effective leader communication and how to address them Learn more about Luis Gonzales at https://fierceinc.com Get additional communication truth bombs from Laura Camacho at https://mixonian.com

Stacey Engle offers pro-tips for engaging in more meaningful conversations at work. You'll Learn: 1. Why pointless conversations are at the root of many business problems 2. How to have more efficient team meetings 3. How to handle strong emotions when communicating About Stacey: As President of Fierce Inc., a global leadership development and training company, Stacey Engle is obsessed with helping Fierce clients stay ahead of the curve. A strong innovator, she’s always connected—to clients, emerging trends and new opportunities. Stacey’s forward-thinking approach to sales and marketing reflects Fierce’s commitment to enriching lives and creating community, one conversation at a time. She relishes her role in bringing people together to have the conversations they most need to have. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep444

A single conversation can make or break your business, your marriage, your future. Just talking, though, isn’t enough; it’s HOW you talk. Fierce conversations propel you and your business. Susan Scott, CEO of Fierce Inc., joins Kim in this candid episode and explains what fierce conversations are and how they differ from the corporate speak so prevalent in today’s workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello my cubicle comatose, open space snoozers, corner office coziers, home den dozers and coffee shop shut eyes. My name is Brock Armstrong and I am here to turn you into a Workplace Hero. And don’t worry, to be this type of hero, spandex is optional. Before we slip into something more comfortable, I want to direct you to SkywalkerFitness.ca. That’s the coaching business that I run. Whether you want to run a 10k or a marathon, race in a triathlon, put on some muscle, clean up your diet, or get totally ripped, I will create a plan specifically for you. No cookie cutter one-size-fits-all programs, just 100% tailored programs that fit around your life’s commitments. And for being a Workplace Hero, I will give you a special deal on your first 3 months of coaching. Head over to SkywalkerFitness.ca and send me a note referencing this podcast so I can start building you the perfect program to meet your wellness goals. Ok, back to the topic at hand…       Let me set the stage for you - It’s Monday morning. Once again, in a wondrous turn of events, you wake up feeling great! You had an amazing weekend of deep sleep, good food, enjoyable exercise, and aside from the beer you had with dinner on Saturday night you stuck to your diet exceptionally well. You are feeling so good that you pull out that fitted shirt that looks so good on you but you often feel too selfconscious to wear. And - yes! It looks goooood. Your morning is going great until around 9:30 or 10:00 am when you start feeling yourself losing energy and focus. Your eyes start feeling heavy and the words start to swimming on the page. So, you go grab yourself a second (or is it a third) cup of coffee and hunker down - but you think to yourself: How can I be so tired? I slept so well and had such a restful weekend. What the hell? Back in the real world, I just Googled the phrase “low energy at work” and in 0.90 seconds it returned 75,600,000 results. Whoa! So it is safe to say that this is a bit of a common problem. The search results come from big hitters like Redbull, FastCompany, Webmd and Forbes and the list goes on and on featuring titles like: 8 Unobvious Ways To Have Way More Energy At Work, Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Energy, 10 Ways to Skyrocket your Energy Levels, The Fatigue Solution: How To Increase Your Energy In Eight Easy Steps. And so on… So why is this such an issue? Why are we seemingly such a chronically low energy bunch of loafers? The DailyMail says that it might be because you are a perfectionist. Apparently being a perfectionist can sap someone's energy, as perfectionists spend longer than their less conscientious counterparts worrying and ruminating over their decisions. Another reason I saw on a few websites is that you might be eating too many carbs. Filling up on pasta, bread and rice – as well as cookies, chocolate and chips - causes spikes and dips in blood sugar that leave a person dozing off when the sugar is low. WebMD says that you might have a magnesium deficiency. They say that this mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including breaking down glucose into energy, so when levels are even a little low, energy can drop. They suggest two delicious solutions - adding a handful of almonds, hazelnuts or cashews to your daily diet, or eating more fish, especially halibut. Yum.  A Fast Company article suggests that you need to get more movement in your day. They say that we need not yield to the Sedentary Death that awaits our constantly sat seats; we can show some derrière-relieving daring-do by having walking meetings. Ah… what? Men’s Fitness suggests that we nix the nightcap. Alcohol prevents your body from entering REM sleep (the most restful sleep phase). So, even if you're getting plenty of sleep each night, you may not feel fully rested if you are finishing the evening off with a drinky drink. They also suggested eating more fish and nuts so there may be something to this delicious solution.  Prevention.com says that your body needs vitamin B12 to make red blood cells and keep neurons functioning properly. A B12 deficiency decreases the amount of oxygen your blood can carry through your body, leaving you with that sleeping-with-your-eyes-open feeling. Womentowomen.com says that the problem could be inactivity. The body needs both rest and movement. When it comes to fatigue — and you may find this counterintuitive but long periods of inactivity can actually make you more tired. Think of it as a kind of atrophy: use it or lose it. The Queen of daytime TV herself, Oprah, says that it might be your thyroid gland. Located at the base of your neck—and barely larger than the knot in a tie—the thyroid controls your body's metabolic speed by producing the hormones. If it churns out too little all the processes in your body slow down. The result: decreased endurance and a sluggish mind.  A website run by a fellow with an undeniably awesome name, Dr. Axe, suggested that we might just be dehydrated. He says that one of the first signs of dehydration is feeling tired or exhausted. That’s right – not drinking enough water could be the reason your energy levels are lacking and you feel exhausted. Because our bodies are made up of mostly water, even small dips in H2O levels are apparently enough to affect your metabolism. One last article actually suggested that you might have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes! Tiredness, usually accompanied by sight problems, a constant thirst and passing urine frequently, as well as suffering frequent infections, could be a sign of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. Yikes!  After spending a few hours pouring through articles, studies and opinions, I decided to enlist the help of my LA based Wellness Specialist friend, Hailey Rowe, to find out what she is encountering out there in the California trenches. Hi, my name is Hailey Rowe. I am the founder of www.theprimetimehealth.com. I’ve been in the fitness and nutrition industry for about 7 years now as a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I’m also a Certified Bulletproof Coach helping people to develop lifelong healthy habits. Working with people the ages of 18 to 70, I believe it’s never to too late or too early to start changing your ways. As you probably guessed, I share many of Hailey’s views… if not her sunny disposition. As a High Performance Coach, I work with a lot of clients who are drained from overworking & feel like their life is out of whack. I’ve noticed 3 major factors that lead to energy depletion in the workplace:    •Lack of breaks •Multi-tasking •Energy-zapping co-workers (AKA toxic people) I don’t know about you guys but I am generally guilty of all three of those issues. I am a terrible multi-tasker, I have issues dealing with negativity (even via email) and I often get in the groove and don’t want to take a break. Heck right now, as I type this, my stomach is growling and it is closing in on 2:00 pm - I clearly need to take a break and eat some lunch! Ok. While I make myself a salad, I’ll let Hailey continue: The brain was not meant to focus for 8 hours at a time. Taking breaks is not a sign of weakness. It’s actually a good use of your time. In fact, a study in the journal Cognition shows that even brief breaks from a task can dramatically improve work endurance, focus, and productivity. It is recommended to work in bursts of 60-90 minutes, followed by a 10-15 minute break.  You might be wondering, like I am, why 90 minutes is the magic number?  That number comes from researcher Nathan Kleitman who discovered something called the “basic rest-activity cycle.” When we are sleeping, we progress through the 5 stages of sleep every 90 minutes. Our bodies operate by the same 90-minute rhythm during the day, going from high alertness to low alertness. Test it out. Try working for 90 minutes straight (intensely!), and then take a break. If you’re skeptical or you doubt your ability to focus for that long, try starting with 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute break. This is called the Pomodoro Method. I’ll put a link to the Pomodoro Method in the show notes at workplacehero.me/energy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique During your focus periods, keep distractions to a minimum by putting on headphones so co-workers know you’re busy, or politely ask if you can catch up with them when you’re done. Use your breaks to go outside, move around, or just step away from the computer for a few minutes. Bonus points if you do 4 minutes of exercise for every hour of work, just like Katy Bowman suggested on the WorkPlace Hero Podcast. You can find that one over at workplacehero.me/stand The second issue Hailey listed is something near and dear to my heart. I have a rule that I believe I stole from an episode of the 80s TV show, MASH. As Charles Emerson Winchester the Third once said “I do one thing at a time, I do it very well, and then I move on.” The odd time I deviate from that rather audacious game plan, I pay the price. Neuroscientists have found that multitasking literally drains your brain’s energy. Switching between different unfinished tasks confuses the brain and makes you feel tired very quickly.  Devora Zack, author of Singletasking: Get More Done- One Thing at a Time, reported that multitasking can decrease your productivity by up to 40%. Research also shows that you make twice as many errors when multitasking. Lastly, it can shrink the gray matter in your brain, which is much needed for self-control and decision-making. But what if I am in the middle of doing something like say, writing a podcast and I suddenly remember that I forgot to invoice a client? If the urge to start another task comes up while you’re working on something else, write it down and come back to it later. Turn off all potential distractions (phone, email, etc.) when working on something important. There are even apps for your computer and phone like FocusMe that allow you to block websites you use to procrastinate. Great advice. Turning off all notifications on your phone, tablet and computer is something I advise everyone to do - right now… well, ok when you finish listening to the podcast. There is not a single app that should be allowed to disturb you. You can check your email, Facebook, messages, and everything else on your own time. Not theirs. That small change can really make a huge difference. Now on to Hailey’s third and likely most touchy point - Toxic co-workers… The ability to remain calm and manage your emotions around stressful people is so important if you want to feel good at work. According to a study by leadership development consultancy, Fierce Inc., 4 out of 5 employees work or have worked with a co-worker who could be considered toxic to the office environment. Surprisingly, only 40% of bosses say they would eliminate a toxic team member, versus 88% of employees who would. To stay mindful and prevent yourself from getting sucked into the drama, practice the ABC method. This stands for Acknowledge, Breathe and Choose. Acknowledge when you’re allowing someone else to suck you dry or undermine your work. Notice your negative feelings and where you feel them in your body. Noticing your thoughts keeps you in control. The second step is to breathe. Take a deep breath, meditate, clear your head, or give it some time. Then, choose how you’re going to respond… Are you going to be solutions-oriented? Are you going to establish some kind of boundary? Or are you going to play the victim?  This simple acronym can come in handy if you find yourself slipping into a negative state around toxic co-workers. ABC - Acknowledge, Breathe and Choose. I like it! And if you need a reminder on one of my favourite breathing techniques, check out workplacehero.me/commute for instructions on how to do a Box Breath by Yoga15.com maven, Abi Carver. And now, it wouldn’t be an episode of Workplace Hero if you didn’t get some homework, now would it? And this week, I defer to Hailey. We’ve covered a lot of juicy material in this podcast, but you’ll only benefit if you take action. Your homework assignment this week is to build at least one 60-90 minute period of uninterrupted focus followed by a short renewal break. Bonus points if you can sneak in 2-3 short breaks throughout the day. If you’re worried about your co-workers judging you for going outside or taking a small break, just think about how happy your team will be when you are producing greater results using this trick.  Awesome advice. I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks Hailey! This is obviously a topic that we could spend many episodes on but hopefully this is a good start for you. Whether you try eating more fish, drinking more water, nixing the nightcap, getting yourself checked for diabetes, taking breaks, breaking the mute-tasking habit or practicing your ABCs, I would love to hear what works for you. Leave me a note on Facebook, Twitter, the blog post for this episode at workplacehero.me/energy or you can even send me an email at podcast@worplacehero.me. You never know, you may spark an entire new episode with your feedback! ** Workplace Hero is researched, written, narrated and recorded by me Brock Armstrong in rainy downtown Vancouver. Support and additional editing from Eleanor Cohen. Artwork by Ken Cunningham. Today’s Guest Hero is of course, Hailey Rowe. Check out her website at www.theprimetimehealth.com and sign up for her newsletter to receive a High Intensity Interval Training Guide for free.  Now, you know what to do - go make this week count!

Halley Bock website: fierceinc.com FB: facebook.com/fierceconversations Twitter: @halleybock/@fierce_inc Halley is President and CEO of Fierce Inc and at the forefront of the leadership development and training industry. She talks about the biggest impact Fierce has on organizations long term and the three things that she personally feels l have been critical to her success. She also discusses whether it is easier for women to be authentic in the workplace and what she has discovered from her studies on work/life balance.