Podcasts about Skill

Success doesn't come from doing more. It comes from becoming more present.In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with former multinational CEO and leadership mentor Hank Minor to explore one of the most overlooked leadership skills of our time: Presence.After more than 50 years in leadership, Hank reveals why many successful executives eventually hit a ceiling—not because they lack strategy, but because they've become disconnected from themselves.What We DiscussWhether you're leading a company, a ministry, a family, or your own future, this conversation will transform how you think about leadership:Performance vs. Presence: Why constant performance eventually leads to burnout.The Hidden Weight: The silent emotional load that leaders quietly carry.Non-Verbal Influence: How presence creates influence before a single word is spoken.The Three Dimensions of Presence: The foundational pillars every leader should develop.The "Bifocal Vision" Framework: A powerful model for navigating complexity with clarity.Lessons from Nature: What horses, falcons, and nature teach us about trust and leadership.Empathy as Strength: Why empathy is one of the greatest leadership strengths—not a weakness.Grounded Leadership: How to lead with calm, clarity, and deep authority.About Hank Minor & The Art of PresenceHank Minor is the founder of The Art of Presence, helping leaders navigate complexity through Presence rather than performance. He hosts complimentary live Art of Presence Masterclasses twice each month, offers complimentary Connection Calls, and provides a free introductory eBook.Exclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree eBook: Download Hank's introductory eBook at hankminor.myflodesk.com/ebookConnect with Hank MinorLinkedIn: Connect with Hank Minor on LinkedInInstagram: @hankminorleadershipFree eBook & Resources: Hank Minor eBook DownloadMusic Attribution & LicensingMusic Track: Licensed through SoundstripeLicense Code: ZOVKWR5USI4RMRMG"Sometimes the next breakthrough isn't another strategy. It's learning how to simply... be present."Send us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show

What if dying is actually a skill? And what if most of us are completely unprepared for the one experience that is absolutely guaranteed to happen? This week we sit down with Darnella Ford, award-winning author, trauma facilitator, and restorative guide, whose twenty-year journey into the non-physical began not with a spiritual calling, but with a breakup, a depression she couldn't shake, and a night of breathwork that sent her flying through a black void at incalculable speed. What followed changed everything she thought she knew about life, death, consciousness, and what is waiting on the other side of that final breath. In this episode we explore:Why dying requires a specific kind of surrender, and why practicing it while you're still alive might be the most important thing you ever doWhat actually happens to your consciousness the moment you leave your bodyWhether your deceased loved ones are still around, still aware, and what they are doing right nowWhy the death experience is completely customized to your own belief systemHow the life review works, and why it dissolves the illusion of separation once and for allWhy the question isn't how to get out of the body, but how to actually be in itThe one thing Darnella wants you to do tomorrow morning before you reach for your phonePlus, Darnella shares the devastating personal loss that became the beating heart of her latest book, and the question she spent four years answering because of it. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Darnella FordWebsite and private sessions: https://www.journeytoworthy.org/Darnella's BookThe Next Breath: Life After Loss and Journeys Into the Hereafterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKWRNFKHBooks Referenced in the Conversation Life After Life by Raymond MoodyThe landmark book that introduced near-death experiences to mainstream awareness. Still the starting point for anyone new to the subject. Journeys Out of the Body by Robert MonroeMonroe's firsthand account of his out-of-body experiences, and the book that helped Darnella make sense of what was happening to her in 2006. Adventures Beyond the Body by William BuhlmanAnother foundational text Darnella turned to early in her journey, covering practical methods and experiences of out-of-body travel. Practices and Modalities Mentioned Holotropic Breathwork. The breathwork practice developed by Dr. Stanislav Grof that Darnella credits with opening the door to her first out-of-body experience. Practiced twice daily over several months before her initial experience. Biomagnetic Healing. A remote energy healing modality Darnella uses in her private client sessions. Ayahuasca. Darnella shared her experience with twenty ceremonies in the Amazon rainforest over seven years, working with a traditional shaman in Peru. She was transparent that this came thirteen years after her out-of-body experiences began, and has never produced an out-of-body experience for her personally. Where to StudyRamtha's School of Enlightenment (RSE), Yelm, Washington. Where Darnella studied Quantum Theory and Neuroscience from 2006 to 2009, and where her first out-of-body experience occurred. https://www.ramtha.com/ The Monroe Institute. Founded by Robert Monroe, this is one of the most established research and training centers for out-of-body exploration and consciousness studies. https://www.monroeinstitute.org/The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

In this episode, we break down what capacity really is, why it's one of the greatest predictors of success, and how to intentionally expand it. You'll learn why opportunities don't change your life—your ability to carry them does. If you want a bigger business, stronger relationships, greater peace, or more impact, you must first become the person who can sustain it.Watch the documentary: Change the family tree⁠⁠Buy my book Above the illusion. ⁠Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. ⁠https://a.co/d/8w516R7

Most coaches assume that awareness leads to change, but in reality, awareness alone rarely creates lasting behavior change. In this episode, we break down why clients can deeply understand their patterns, childhood wounds, and emotional triggers and still remain stuck in the same cycles for months or even years. You'll learn why traditional mindset coaching often stays at the surface level, and what actually creates sustainable transformation in coaching sessions. I introduce my four-step behavior change framework, the AVRR Method (Awareness, Disruption, Replacement, Repetition), a trauma-informed coaching strategy designed to help coaches move clients from insight into embodied, lasting change. This episode covers: Why awareness is not enough for behavior change The neuroscience behind why patterns repeat How environmental cues drive client behavior Why disruption is the missing step in most coaching models How to replace old patterns with sustainable new behaviors The role of repetition in creating identity-level change A real coaching case study showing transformation in action If you are a coach, therapist, or practitioner who feels like your clients "get it" but aren't changing, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do differently.   Apply to The Art and Skill of Coaching: https://calendly.com/jessicademarchis     1-1 Trauma-Informed Coaching: www.chatwithjess.com   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching  

Most entrepreneurs and leaders overlook a simple yet powerful skill that can propel their success in the AI age: storytelling. Daniel Pratl, a former CTO at Red Hat and innovator behind groundbreaking expertise-as-an-asset solutions, reveals how mastering the art of compelling narratives is no longer just an added skill—it's the top priority for navigating complexity and creating meaningful connections.This episode dives into how storytelling is transforming the modern landscape of business, from raising capital to building resilience in startup founders. Daniel shares how the top CEOs—Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and others—are winning hearts and minds through authentic storytelling, making technical prowess secondary to narrative finesse. You'll discover how AI has made storytelling more critical than ever, enabling individuals to unlock and monetize their expertise like never before.We break down practical frameworks and tactics: Daniel discusses the importance of articulating serendipity and human moments to resonate deeply with audiences. We explore the rise of "expertise as an asset," a new asset class defined by structure, verifiability, and sovereignty—giving individuals a chance to monetize their unique insights in a rapidly evolving AI-driven economy. Plus, learn why resilience, humility, and the willingness to embrace hard times are the secret ingredients of successful founders, especially those from humble beginnings.Understanding these concepts could be the difference between being left behind in a world overwhelmed by information and AI, or seizing new growth opportunities. If you're a founder, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur looking to stand out in a crowded, complex landscape, this episode offers the essential mindset shift you need. Discover how to craft your story, build credibility, and turn your expertise into a powerful, monetizable asset.Whether you're leading a startup or navigating your personal career in tech, these insights will help you communicate with clarity, authenticity, and influence—fueling progress and innovation in your journey. Don't miss this conversation with Daniel, a trailblazer shaping the future of expertise, storytelling, and AI.

Gute Produkte allein reichen nicht aus – entscheidend ist, wie du darüber sprichst. In dieser Folge spricht Hannah mit Copywriting-Experte Walter Epp darüber, warum manche Botschaften sofort überzeugen, während andere komplett untergehen, und welche psychologischen Prinzipien wirklich hinter erfolgreichen Werbetexten stecken. Freu dich auf praktische Beispiele, überraschende Aha-Momente und einfache Strategien, die du direkt für dein eigenes Marketing nutzen kannst. Wenn du lernen möchtest, wie deine Worte die richtigen Kund:innen anziehen, solltest du diese Episode nicht verpassen. Link zum Buch: „Süchtige Kunden" auf Amazon So bekommst du das Bonus-Kapitel: Kaufe das Buch im Vorverkauf über Amazon oder Thalia. Schicke einen Screenshot deiner Bestellbestätigung an walterepp@schreibsuchti.de. Du erhältst das Bonus-Kapitel automatisch, sobald das Buch erscheint.

Murphy gets a surprise 5 years in the making when the current owner brings back his dad's 1966 red Corvette! Plus, why Warren Buffett"s advice in the AI age, and Jodi shares her weird-but-wonderful coleslaw recipe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailYou can check off seven of ten things on your to-do list and still go to bed feeling like a failure. That is not a productivity problem, it is a self-assignment problem.In this episode, we unpack the mental health skill successful business owners lean on that most people never learn: recognizing your inputs instead of obsessing over what is left undone. Emilia shares the client story that inspired this conversation, Bianca opens up about her evolution from feeling wildly incompetent to running eleven therapy sessions a day, and together they walk you through the systems thinking loop of input, output, measure, and adjust that you can apply to your productivity, your habits, and your mental health. Plus, one simple action step you can take before the end of today to start building self-belief through self-assignment.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#499 | The Real Reason People Give Up on Their Dreams, Part 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/evolve-ventures/id1511831621?i=1000763768162Learn more about:

Want to actually connect with the people you're marketing to?Turns out the skill that changes everything isn't a content hack, it's vulnerability.So we have Shari Foos on ep 335 of The Content Queen Podcast to talk about why vulnerability might be the most underrated skill in business and marketing, and why it's not about oversharing or crying on social media, it's about being real enough that people can actually relate to you.If you've ever felt exposed after putting yourself out there online, or you're struggling to figure out what "being authentic" even means for you, you gotta listen... If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @contentqueenmariah and @thenarrativemethod.⁠⁠⁠LEARN THE DETAILS OF A CONTENT STRATEGY WITH MY FREE AUDIO GUIDE⁠⁠⁠KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Bill Reid. Bill is the senior founding partner of Reid Collins, a former federal prosecutor, a two-time Benchmark Litigation U.S. Plaintiff Litigator of the Year, an adjunct professor atthe University of Texas School of Law, and the author of Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law. Over the course of his career, he has prosecuted precedent-setting cases and recovered billions of dollars in complex commercial litigation.This episode is not just about plaintiffs' law. It is about how the legal profession defines success, why so many talented young lawyers are funnelled down narrow paths before they really understand their options and what it actually takes to develop real trial judgment in a profession increasingly shaped by leverage, efficiency and now AI.For our UK and international listeners, think of this as a conversation about claimant-side trial work, professional formation, and whether the system is still set up to produce great courtroom lawyers.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and William discussing:- Mastering the human element remains essential for trial success - Prioritising experience over prestige - The traditional legal career model is being reshaped - AI's encroachment exposes the inefficiency of the billable hour - Irreplaceable Human Skills.Connect with Bill Reid here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamtreidiv

Kayla Vander Molen is a pressure welder, welding examiner, and senior instructor with the Boilermakers in Canada, and in this episode she breaks down what it really takes to build a career in one of the most demanding trades in welding.If you've ever wondered how pressure tickets work in Canada, what boiler makers actually do, or how mentorship and union training can change the trajectory of a welding career, this conversation gives you a real inside look at the path.In this episode, you'll learnHow Kayla went from welding in the field to becoming an instructor and education advocate for the next generation.What the pressure ticket means in Canada, and why it opens the door to additional pressure qualifications rather than being the finish line.What boiler makers do on site, from tube work and pressure applications to high-stakes welds that can require X-ray inspection.How union apprenticeship training builds skills through classroom learning, hands-on work, and mentorship.Why confidence, workplace culture, and asking questions matter just as much as technical ability in welding.About KaylaKayla Vander Molen is a pressure welder by trade, a welding examiner and instructor with the Boilermakers, and a contributor to educational content through the CWB. Her background includes field welding, union training, mentorship, and a strong focus on helping welders avoid the mistakes, unsafe habits, and dead-end paths that can hold them back.She also talks about the importance of keeping skills local, supporting strong workplace culture, and creating more access to practical welding education for people entering the trade.Thank you to this weeks sponsor Abicor BinzelLearn more about the iBOTone https://goweld.link/abicorpodConnect with KaylaWebsite: WeldTux.comInstagram: @weldtux https://www.instagram.com/weldtux/ Download The Weld AppiOS: App Store https://goweld.link/AppleApp Android: Google Play https://goweld.link/Android If this show has helped your welding career, leaving a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts helps other welders find it.#WeldingPodcast #WeldingCareer #Boilermaker #PressureWelding #WeldingEducation #UnionWelding #WeldingInstructor #WeldingMentorship #WeldingLife #TradeSkills

Most sales professionals unknowingly sabotage their own income. This audiobook summary reveals the surprising psychological barrier holding many back.

A strong business presentation should sound and feel as though it could only have been delivered by you. That does not mean ignoring presentation fundamentals or simply behaving on stage exactly as you behave in everyday life. It means combining professional presentation skills with your natural personality, communication style and personal brand. Too many presenters concentrate exclusively on clarity, structure, slides and timing. These elements matter, but technical competence alone rarely makes a speaker memorable. The most effective presenters are authentic, appropriately energetic and confident enough to let the audience see something of the person behind the presentation. What does it mean to make a presentation your own? Making a presentation your own means delivering the content through your professional personality rather than performing an artificial presenter role. Authenticity is frequently discussed in relation to leadership, yet it receives much less attention in presentation training. Speakers are told to be concise, convincing, understandable and memorable, but they are not always encouraged to sound like themselves. This creates a strange situation. A normally engaging executive steps onto a stage and suddenly adopts a stiff voice, unnatural vocabulary and overly formal manner. The audience no longer encounters the person they know. They encounter someone acting as "the presenter". The answer is not to become casual or unprepared. A presentation still requires structure, rehearsal, audience analysis and purposeful delivery. The goal is to combine those disciplines with your own character, convictions and communication strengths. Do now: Identify three qualities people value in your everyday communication and consciously bring those qualities into your next presentation. Does being authentic mean behaving exactly as you normally do? No. Authenticity in a presentation means being your professional self, not bringing every everyday habit onto the stage. Speaking with a friend over coffee and addressing an audience involve different responsibilities. In casual conversation, you can speak quietly, pause without purpose, use unfinished sentences and rely on the other person to ask questions. A formal presentation demands greater discipline. The audience must be able to hear you clearly. Your ideas must be organised. Your energy must reach the back of the room. Even when a microphone is available, you need to know how to hold and use it correctly. Technology cannot compensate for weak projection, poor posture or a lack of engagement. This distinction matters for executives in Japan, where modesty and restraint are often valued. Professional energy does not require shouting, exaggeration or adopting an American-style performance. It means adjusting your delivery sufficiently to meet the needs of the audience. Do now: Think of your stage persona as your best professional self operating at a higher level of concentration, clarity and energy. How much energy should a business presenter use? A presenter needs enough energy to communicate confidence, enthusiasm and belief in the message without becoming theatrical or unnatural. Audiences often judge the importance of a message by the energy with which it is delivered. When a speaker appears uninterested in the content, listeners naturally wonder why they should care. When the speaker projects conviction, the audience becomes more willing to pay attention. This is especially important for presidents, CEOs, senior executives and sales leaders. They are not merely transferring information. They are representing the organisation, strengthening its reputation and giving people confidence in its direction. A naturally quiet person does not need to become a motivational speaker. However, saying "I am naturally low energy" is not a complete excuse. Presentation delivery is a professional skill. Just as leaders learn financial analysis, negotiation or risk management, they can learn vocal variety, purposeful pausing, eye contact and physical presence. Do now: During rehearsal, record one minute of your presentation and assess whether your visible energy matches the importance of your message. Why do technically correct presentations still feel boring? Presentations become boring when speakers deliver every sentence with the same pace, tone, volume and emotional temperature. A presenter can have attractive slides, a clear voice, good grooming and perfectly logical content and still lose the audience. The problem is often vocal monotony. A calm voice can establish credibility, but unchanging calm quickly becomes a "Johnny One Note" performance. Important ideas should sound important. A warning should sound different from an opportunity. A customer success story should carry more warmth than a technical explanation. The conclusion should possess more conviction than a routine transition between slides. Senior leaders face particular risk here. Strong market demand or organisational status may make them believe they do not need to persuade. Markets change, however, and executive reputations travel with the individual. Every presentation contributes to—or detracts from—the speaker's professional brand. Do now: Mark your script for changes in pace, emphasis, volume and pauses instead of delivering every paragraph in exactly the same manner. How can personality make a presenter more memorable? Personality makes a presentation memorable when it is layered onto solid professional skills rather than used as a substitute for preparation. Some speakers bring clarity, logical slides and strong content, but they also allow their natural idiosyncrasies to appear. Their turns of phrase, facial expressions, observations and reactions make the presentation recognisably theirs. This creates a powerful connection between competence and personal brand. The audience remembers not only the information but also the person who delivered it. That is valuable for executives, consultants, salespeople and thought leaders whose credibility influences whether others adopt their ideas. The key is controlled individuality. A speaker can use a personal story, an unexpected analogy, a strong opinion or a distinctive delivery rhythm. None of these requires abandoning professionalism. In fact, audiences are often more receptive when the presentation feels human rather than manufactured by a corporate committee. Do now: Add one relevant story, observation or phrase that reflects how you naturally think and speak. Do business presenters need to be entertaining? Business presenters do not need to become comedians, but they do need to hold attention and create an engaging audience experience. Humour is one of the most difficult presentation tools to use well. Professional comedians devote their careers to timing, phrasing, audience response and delivery. Businesspeople who casually attempt stand-up comedy can quickly discover how unforgiving silence feels. The safer approach is not to force jokes. Allow your natural personality to create moments of warmth, surprise or amusement. A candid observation, a self-aware comment or a well-chosen story can be entertaining without turning the presentation into a comedy routine. Different speakers will achieve engagement differently. Some are naturally humorous. Others are analytical, passionate, calm, provocative or highly energetic. My own authentic presentation style is not built around comedy. It is built around energy, confidence and power. The objective is not to copy another speaker but to find the strongest professional expression of yourself. Do now: Choose an engagement style that matches your personality rather than borrowing a performance style that does not belong to you. How can presenters balance authenticity, skill and professionalism? The best presenters combine disciplined presentation technique with a delivery style that feels natural, credible and personally distinctive. Start with the fundamentals: understand the audience, organise the message, simplify the slides, rehearse the timing and prepare for questions. Then decide how your personality will appear through your voice, stories, gestures, examples and language. Ask yourself: Does this sound like something I would actually say? Does my energy demonstrate belief in the message? Have I varied my delivery enough to maintain attention? Can the audience see something of my personality? Will people remember both the message and the messenger? Authenticity without skill can look unprepared. Skill without authenticity can feel mechanical. The ideal is professional authenticity: presenting at a high level while allowing the qualities that make you distinctive to shine through. Do now: Rehearse until the structure is secure enough that you can stop "performing the script" and start communicating directly with the audience. Conclusion Making the presentation yours is not about ignoring professional standards. It is about mastering those standards so thoroughly that your personality can emerge without damaging the clarity or credibility of the message. Do not fade into the wallpaper by delivering a technically acceptable but completely forgettable presentation. Bring sufficient energy, vocal variety, conviction and individuality to the stage. Be authentic, but be your skilled professional self. The audience should leave with a clear understanding of your message and a strong impression of the person who delivered it. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His books have also been published in Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

In this episode, Drake Roth (@dek_grappling) returns to talk about open vs closed skills, how individuals can be intentional with their training, measure progress/learning, operationalize improvement, and adjust task goals over longer periods of time. Drake also writes periodically on substack, Grappling with Skill. The blog post we referenced can be found here.Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

Du hast schon alles versucht: Kalender optimiert, Blöcke geplant, Prioritäten gesetzt – und trotzdem fühlst du dich am Ende des Tages, als hättest du nichts Richtiges geschafft. Das liegt nicht daran, dass du zu wenig Zeit hast. Es liegt daran, dass deine Aufmerksamkeit zerstreut ist. Asanas Anatomy-of-Work-Index zeigt: 60% deiner Arbeitszeit fließen in „Arbeit über Arbeit" – E-Mails koordinieren, Status-Updates geben, Infos suchen. Nur 40% bleiben für die Arbeit, für die du eigentlich bezahlt wirst. Zeitmanagement kann dieses Problem nicht lösen, denn das Problem ist kein Zeitproblem. In dieser Folge erkläre ich dir, warum Attention Management der wichtigere Skill ist – und warum ich als Zeitmanagement-Experte sage: Vergiss Zeitmanagement. Zumindest so, wie du es bisher verstanden hast. **Hier geht es zum Werbepartner dieser Podcast-Folge**: https://selbst-management.biz/podcast-partner Links: - Kostenloser Mangold-Academy Bonus-Bereich: https://my.mangold.academy/anmeldung-vip-bereich-2/ - Goodie des Monats: https://my.mangold.academy/courses/einstieg-in-das-selbstmanagement/lessons/goodie-des-monats/ - SelbstmanagementRocks Masterclass: https://selbst-management.biz/selbstmanagement-rocks-masterclass/ - Mein LinkedIn Profil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmangold/

From the latest vinyl record collecting news to one of the biggest debates in music, this week's episode of Surface Noise is packed with opinions, hot takes, and plenty of opportunities for you to weigh in!   We kick things off with Current Events, covering the biggest headlines from the world of vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile releases, upcoming reissues, pressing news, and everything happening across the Vinyl Community.   Topics covered: (1) Iron Maiden sells their catalog and intellectual property. What is gained? What is lost? (2) Not one but TWO DSS (Definitive Sound Series) One-Step announcements, including one announced at the launch of a new album (new Beck record, "Ride Lonesome). (3) A rare record collection is going up for sale through another Discogs co-op, this time with Lance and his store, Permanent Records, out of Los Angeles.  (4) The grass-roots campaign in the VC led by Steve Westman to get the attention of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to reissue their catalog as Rhino Hi-Fidelity Audiophile releases. Will it work?   Then we tackle a fascinating question: What's the difference between talent and skill? Are the greatest musicians naturally gifted, or have they simply mastered their craft through relentless work? We'll name some of the biggest artists in music history and debate whether they're truly talented, exceptionally skilled, both... or neither. This topic is sure to offend (you've been warned). If you love vinyl records, record collecting, classic rock, jazz, soul, metal, punk, country, live concerts, music history, audiophile discussions, record stores, Discogs, rare records, album collecting, and passionate conversations about music, this is an episode you won't want to miss.   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem   For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records): https://staticatx.com IG: @staticatxrecords   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212  

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Eddie Ramirez took an unconventional route into strength and conditioning. He spent his teenage years and early twenties as a competitive breakdancer before a friend showed him that college strength coaching was even a career path. Internships at Syracuse and Texas followed, and by the time he wrapped his stint with Texas football in 2019, he knew this was what he wanted to do for good.Now in his fourth year at Indiana University, Ramirez works with volleyball, men's and women's swimming and diving, and men's golf. Volleyball has been his primary focus, and he's been direct with his athletes from day one. Competing with programs like Wisconsin, Purdue, and Nebraska, teams that lean on deep talent pools, meant Indiana needed something else to close the gap. Ramirez calls it grit, and he builds it by refusing to sugarcoat hard training while staying honest with his athletes about his own tough stretches.That same directness shapes how he works with the program's international athletes. Rather than expecting them to adjust to a new sport system and a new country on the same timeline as everyone else, Ramirez has taught himself greetings and coaching cues in his athletes' native languages, including Russian and Turkish, to shorten the adjustment period and build trust early.Key Takeaways- Competing with programs that out-talent you requires a deliberate culture decision, not just harder workouts. Ramirez tells his volleyball team upfront that training will be uncomfortable, and backs it up by being vulnerable about his own hard moments.- International athletes are managing two adjustments at once: a new training system and a new country. Ramirez shortens that gap by learning basic phrases and coaching cues in their language.- Skill progression should be athlete-paced, not calendar-paced. If a full clean takes a year to teach safely, that's the timeline he uses.- His own path into the field was nontraditional. Five years as a competitive breakdancer came before he even knew college strength and conditioning existed as a job.- He's actively working to close a skill gap this year: getting sharper with GPS and data tracking through Catapult.Quote Block"It's not because I hate you guys or think you're out of shape. We've got to have a little extra when we're competing against these big-name teams."- Eddie Ramirez, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Indiana University

In today's episode I discuss some of the skills you are going to have to master is you want to be successful with a diet and get the best results at the end of it. As always, if you have any questions or are interested inbox in coaching hit me up on instagram or click the enquiry form below: 

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the single biggest unlock I've found for spending your time well: the ability to stop judging yourself. I share why actions lead to strategy, not the other way around, and why playing on the extremes beats optimizing the middle. I also discuss the difference between an entrepreneur and an operator, and why speed is a bigger competitive edge than process.You'll learn about:• Why You Overjudge Your Own Decisions• Actions Lead To Strategy• Entrepreneur Versus Operator• Why Speed Beats Process

Argentina stunned England with a late 2-1 comeback to set up a World Cup final showdown with Spain, and the reaction is pouring in. A viral take from China (@Chinamaniac) claiming connections matter more than skill or modeling ability in sports betting has sharp bettors pushing back, with many pointing to prediction markets as an accessible alternative. And a wild story is breaking about a White House staffer who's reportedly made over $100,000 betting on prediction markets tied to the president's own speeches, using inside knowledge of what was coming before it was said. Jacob Gramegna hosts Circle Back, the live show breaking down the biggest news, drama, and hot topics from Gambling Twitter, joined this week by Thon Misser, Joey Knish, and Isaac Rose-Berman.

Everyone wants better results - Skill precedes results, practice precedes skill, attitude precedes practice. It's the willingness to try (and keep trying) that leads to ability. - James ClearWas this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Most of us were told to grieve, to rest, to be present. Nobody taught us the skill. In Part 2, Dr. Aimie and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin get into heart rate variability and resilience, why anxiety masks itself as focus, and why grieving is a skill your body has to learn. Feeling safe enough to feel is where the work begins. ➡️ Full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/why-grieving-is-a-skill-what-hrv-reveals-about-resilience-david-rabin  01:03 — Why is heart rate variability the key marker for resilience? 03:08 — What is intention, and what is it in the nervous system? 04:08 — Where does intention fit if you have lived in hypervigilance? 08:18 — What practices in therapy get in the way of healing? 11:28 — How do you apply these principles in a full, busy life? 16:33 — How do you grieve a loss, and why is grieving a skill? Listen to Part 1 here. Resources/Guides: Get the "Is It Stress or Trauma" Guide. Know whether what your body is carrying is stress or something deeper. ➡️ Full show notes with links and resources: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/why-grieving-is-a-skill-what-hrv-reveals-about-resilience-david-rabin

Pennsylvania's facing some big questions. Should we legalize cannabis? Regulate data centers and skill games? Raise the minimum wage? If you were hoping our new state budget might tackle these issues…you're in for some disappointment. SpotlightPA's Stephen Caruso joins executive producer Mallory Falk to explain what is and isn't in the freshly-adopted $50.8 billion budget and whether we might still see movement on some of the state's most pressing policy questions. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, July 16th episode: Woodward Summer Camps AIDS Free PGH The Frick Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Leah Kuypers is a distinguished occupational therapist, internationally acclaimed trainer, and speaker renowned for creating the Zones of Regulation framework. With a strong background in occupational therapy and experience as an autism resource specialist, Leah has contributed significantly to international educational practices with her innovative approach to emotional and energy regulation within schools. Her work emphasizes the integration of both co-regulation and self-regulation strategies for learners, partnering with educators to foster a supportive environment for social and emotional development. Leah Kuypers continues to influence schools around the globe with her updated digital curriculum of Zones of Regulation, building on over 15 years of expert knowledge and application in the field.In this insightful episode of Think Inclusive, host Tim Villegas chats with Leah Kuypers, the creator of the internationally recognized Zones of Regulation framework. Designed to help manage emotions and energy levels, this model is used globally to encourage the development of self-regulation skills within educational settings. The conversation centers around understanding regulation as a skill that can be taught—not just a behavior to manage. They explore the transformative impact of the Zones framework for entire school communities, highlighting how it shifts traditional disciplinary models to more supportive and skill-building approaches.

If you struggle with staying consistent with fat loss during the summer, this episode is for you. We're talking about the powerful mindset skill that will help you stop the all-or-nothing thinking that leads to weekend overeating, “starting over Monday,” and feeling off track all summer long.You'll learn how to enjoy vacations, patio drinks, BBQs, and social events without throwing away your progress — plus practical ways to approach summer fat loss in a more realistic and sustainable way.If you've ever wondered how to lose fat without missing out on your life, this episode will give you a completely different approach.Apply for 1:1 coaching: ⁠https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/onlinecoaching⁠The SweatSimple Podcast Show Notes:  ⁠https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/post/how-to-lose-fat-during-the-summer

You've earned the seat at the table. So why does the room still feel like it belongs to someone else? In this episode, Susan Callender breaks down the skill that separates the people who get remembered, promoted, and trusted from the people who simply have the credentials to deserve it: social confidence. Susan opens by naming the real difference between confidence and social confidence, a distinction that most high-performing, highly analytical professionals in STEM, finance, and biotech have never had explained to them. Confidence lives in a specific skill you've drilled a thousand times. Social confidence lives in your belief that you can handle whatever emotion shows up in the room, whether that's silence after a comment, a joke that doesn't land, or a question you can't fully answer. Susan walks through why this belief, and not any particular talent for small talk, is what actually reads as executive presence. From there, the episode moves into the research behind the feeling: how posture and physical presence shape the way you walk into a high-stakes moment, why reframing anxiety as excitement changes performance in pitches and presentations, and why the fear of being judged is often really a fear of disconnection, and less dangerous than it feels in the moment. The second half of the episode turns to communication itself, because social confidence only matters once you say something out loud. Susan unpacks the four layers of every exchange (what you said, what you meant, what they heard, and what they made it mean), why "just telling my truth" isn't a license to say anything, how to give feedback that actually lands instead of triggering defensiveness, and why leading with your conclusion before your evidence reads as far more confident in a boardroom, even when your thinking process runs the other way. This is a practical, research-grounded episode for anyone who has ever prepared more, worked harder, and still walked out of the room feeling like it belonged to someone else. If you've suspected your people skills might be quietly capping your career, take the "Are Your People Skills Undermining Your Executive Presence?" quiz linked below. It takes under three minutes and will show you exactly where to start.   Take the Quiz Are your people skills keeping pace with your expertise? Take the "Are Your People Skills Undermining Your Executive Presence?" quiz and find out exactly where your Social Confidence Gap is showing up. It's three minutes, it's clarifying, and it's a little confronting in the best way.   Ready to stop being the best-kept secret in your organization? Learn more at SocialConfidencePro.com. **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your people skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Quiz: "Are Your People Skills Undermining Your Executive Presence?" The Step Into the Spotlight Intensive The School of Social Mastery Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok       About Susan Callender Susan Callender is the host of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast and the founder of Social Confidence Pro, an executive presence and social confidence coaching practice. Susan works with high-potential professionals across engineering, finance, accounting, pharma, biotech, and high-net-worth fields, including private equity, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions, exceptionally capable professionals, whose careers depend on being seen as polished and socially skilled, and who often self-identify as awkward, socially anxious, or overlooked despite their expertise. As a sought-after coach and recognized authority in social confidence and executive presence, Susan helps these high-earning, analytical minds close the gap between how capable they are and how capable they come across, so they stop losing promotions and opportunities to people who are simply more socially connected.   social confidence, social confidence coach, executive presence, executive presence coaching, social skills for professionals, communication skills for leaders, confidence coaching, social anxiety in the workplace, presentation anxiety, feedback vs feedforward, business communication skills, social confidence for STEM professionals, social confidence for finance professionals, social confidence for private equity, social confidence for investment banking, growth mindset, professional presence, high-net-worth professional coaching, Social Skills Mastery Podcast, Susan Callender, Social Confidence Pro

In this episode, host Don sits down with Dr. Mark Tager, CEO of ChangeWell Inc. and creator of The Art of the Healthcare Presentation, to solve a problem hiding in plain sight: the most technically gifted injector is often the weakest closer. The high-ticket case is rarely lost over price. It is lost in the quiet minutes of the consultation. Dr. Tager breaks down why a researched patient is investigating, not sold, and how presence built on attention and intention lights up new possibilities instead of pushing product. He shares the practical moves that shift a consult, from splitting the injector and closer roles, to disarming "let me think about it" by surfacing the real objection, to creating genuine resonance by slowing down and truly listening. He then makes the case for integrative aesthetics, the idea that real beauty also comes from within through nutrition, hormones, and gut health. From crossing the Rubicon with GLP-1s to capturing spontaneous, camera-ready testimonials, Dr. Tager lays out how the practices that treat the whole patient will own the next era of aesthetics.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

Short form videos may entertain our children, but are they changing the way their brains learn? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy examine new neuroscience showing how fragmented media disrupts memory and deep learning. Together they discuss why each of the Eight Great Smarts requires sustained attention to mature, and how parents can cultivate environments where wisdom, not just information, can grow.

What if one of the number one skills for feeling calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life was something you were never taught? If you're a genX, boomer, or early millennial, chances are…you weren't! Which is why, for this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm doing a masterclass on emotional maturity. Many of us grew up believing we were responsible for other people's feelings. We learned to keep the peace, make others happy, and avoid upsetting anyone around us. While those habits may have earned us praise by parents and friends, they eat away at your self concept and confidence. They exhaust us. Further, they lead to us feeling deeply lonely and often misunderstood. Think about it - if we believe as we're taught that "we're good if we do what they want", we disconnect from ourselves and our inner knowing while overly focusing on managing everyone else's emotions. And guess what, when we feel responsible for other people's feelings and moods, we are highly influenced by others' moods. We might feel like we're walking on eggshells or always waiting to see what he or she will be thinking and feeling. It's a very anxiety-ridden and out-of-control feeling. I know, because I lived 4 decades like this. Which is why I'm thrilled to bring you this masterclass teaching on emotional maturity. I have found that it's the secret to feeling more confident and in control of your life. I really hope you'll listen in.  Because goodness knows - those teenagers are going to be moody. Those husbands are going to be grumpy. Those moms are going to be needy…   In this episode, you'll learn: What emotional maturity actually is (and why it has very little to do with age) The three foundational skills that make up emotional maturity Why other people's moods can feel so overwhelming How to stay connected to yourself when someone else is upset, disappointed, or frustrated The emotional maturity gap many Gen X women were never taught to close If you've ever found yourself worrying about everyone else, taking responsibility for other people's feelings, or feeling completely thrown off by someone else's reaction, this episode is for you.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/4 http://relay.fm/intentional/4 David Sparks and Chris Bailey This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. clean 2932 This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Hosts Chris Bailey David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Brave (web browser) Robot Assistant Field Guide (code "intentional" for 10% off) Chris's caffeine experiment Has AI Already Killed How-To Nonfiction? - The Blog of Tim Ferriss Anthropic author copyright settlement (Authors Guild explainer) BLOOMIN8 E-Ink Canvas Home Assistant The Globe and Mail .zip file: Color e-ink dashboard skill builder file

You can have the best sales training, the best scripts, and the best strategy, but none of it matters without execution.In this episode, Ace explains why execution is the skill that separates top performers from everyone else. From mastering your morning routine and protecting your focus to responding faster, embracing objections, and staying disciplined, success comes from consistently doing the work that moves your business forward.If you're looking to improve your sales performance, increase consistency, and develop the habits that produce long-term success, this training is for you.Topics Covered:• Sales execution• Building consistent habits• Sales discipline• Objection handling• Morning routines• Deep work and focus• Sales mindset• Lead follow-up• Time management• LeadershipSubscribe for more sales training, leadership development, communication strategies, and business growth content.Support the show⚡READY TO BUILD A REAL CAREER IN SALES, MORTGAGES, OR LEADERSHIP?Apply here and choose your track. Already happy with your career? Grab the standalone products and trainings anytime inside the shop.

Revisiting a previous episode from May 2025!In Episode 160 of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, Athena and Mims return for the second installment of their summer planning series, equipping the Torn Tribe with a practical and heartfelt Summer Toolkit designed to support families in three core areas: Supplies, Sanity, and Structure.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

What if the key to consistently performing at your best isn't confidence or motivation—but your ability to direct your attention? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with high-performance psychologist Dr. Justin Anderson to explore why attention may be the hidden skill behind sustainable high performance. Drawing on more than two decades of experience working with professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and elite teams, Dr. Anderson shares practical strategies to help you strengthen your focus, navigate pressure, and perform at your best when it matters most. Tune in to learn how to build healthier attentional habits, and what leaders can learn from elite performers about sustaining excellence over time. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Why attention is one of the most important drivers of high performance Practical strategies to improve focus in high-pressure situations Why recovery and renewal are essential components of sustainable success What the quiet eye technique is and how it can help during times of pressure How intentional attention can improve confidence, decision-making, and resilience ABOUT JUSTIN ANDERSON, PSY.D: Dr. Justin Anderson is a high-performance psychologist who has spent more than two decades helping professional athletes, executives, coaches, and organizations perform under pressure. His work has supported Hall of Famers, All-Pros, world champions, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, and teams across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MLS, and NWSL.In his new book, Intentional Attention: The Science and Practice of Focus Under Pressure, Justin argues that attention is the hidden skill behind consistency, confidence, decision-making, resilience, and leadership—and one of the most important capabilities people can develop in an increasingly distracted world. Connect with Justin:  Order his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394373791    Website: https://premiersportpsychology.com/our-team/dr-justin-anderson/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-anderson-psy-d-lp-cmpc-a33b6151/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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If the house always wins, why do we play? This documentary asks experts and observers to reflect on the casino as reality and metaphor. Skill versus luck, attention and distraction, fortune paired with loss: the casino reflects us, individually and culturally, back to ourselves. *This episode originally aired on Nov. 21, 2019.Read: Machines of Chance: How casino culture plays with us

Prompt engineering is useful, but it isn't the marketing skill that will define the future. In this episode, Lori Jones and Dan Nestle explain why strategic thinking, authority, and AI-powered research are becoming the real competitive advantage for modern marketers.And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==01:56 Dan's marketing journey and building enterprise brands04:41 How AI would have transformed marketing at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries12:25 AI's biggest impact on content creation and research15:15 Can AI shorten complex B2B sales cycles?17:25 Using AI to improve organizational alignment19:47 Competitive analysis in minutes instead of weeks23:57 Rethinking audience segmentation with AI26:57 Where marketers still misunderstand AI29:04 Executive authority, thought leadership, and AI credibility33:15 Building authority that AI can recognize34:11 Final marketing lessons and key takeaways==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

#140Josh sits down with Deirdre Auld, CEO and partner of Coda Restaurant Group in Boston, whose portfolio includes SRV, Baleia, Gufo, The Salty Pig, and the soon-to-open Celine. Deirdre traces her circuitous path into hospitality leadership, from an early love of architecture and a stint in private equity to years running restaurants and eventually stepping away to earn a master's degree and a leadership coaching certification from Northwestern. She and Josh dig into the coaching philosophy she's built her career around: assuming people are whole and complete, leading with curiosity instead of trying to fix, and helping leaders ask better questions rather than hand out answers. The conversation moves through Dierde's approach to running one-on-ones and leadership meetings at Coda, her mental models for hiring, firing and performance improvement plans, and where she sees restaurant technology and AI heading over the next several years. Deirdre is candid about both the promise and the risk of leaning on AI as a thought partner, why she still believes human connection is the ohardest thing to replace in hospitality, and what it took to build a leadership culture that can absorb constant change. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation about leadership, mentorship, and what it really takes to develop people well.Links and resources

Natalie Stavola and Christopher Louis dive into what really creates attraction in today's digital world—and it's not the perfect photo or carefully curated profile. From dating app pictures and social media filters to confidence, presence, and self-worth, they explore how authenticity becomes your greatest advantage. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts for building genuine confidence, overcoming self-doubt, handling rejection with resilience, and showing up as your most authentic self. You'll also learn why your energy matters, how presence changes the way others experience you, and simple techniques to instantly access greater confidence in everyday life. Whether you're navigating dating apps, building stronger relationships, or working on personal growth, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you stop performing and start attracting from a place of authenticity.  Keywords: dating profiles, authenticity, self-confidence, social media, photos, self-image, dating apps, inner work, self-love, digital dating confidence, energy, presence, self-worth, relationships, personal growth, mindset, authenticity, rejection, success Key Topics The importance of authentic photos on dating apps How social media influences self-perception The role of inner confidence in dating success Tips for taking genuine and flattering photos The impact of editing and filters on self-image The role of self-confidence in social interactions How energy and mindset influence attraction Techniques to switch on confidence instantly Handling rejection without losing self-worth The importance of presence and authenticity in success Takeaways Confidence is a skill that fluctuates and can be learned.  Energy and mindset directly impact how others perceive us. Practicing presence helps in reducing anxiety and increasing authenticity. Reframing rejection as a growth opportunity boosts resilience. Being true to your emotions accelerates personal and relational growth. Sound Bites "You look how you look like who you look like." "iPhones distort your face." "Confidence is a skill set." Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Personal Stories 01:55 – The Reality of Bathroom Selfies and Profile Photos 04:01 – The Evolution of Self-Perception and Photos 06:02 – The Skill of Taking Good Photos and Posing 09:01 – Authenticity vs. Filters and FaceTune 12:03 – The Impact of Social Media and Editing Apps 15:06 – Inner Confidence and Self-Love in Dating 17:54 – The Future of Video Profiles and Authenticity  21:07 – Rejection, Self-Worth, and Inner Work 24:01 – The Power of Self-Perception and Belief Systems 28:02 – The Fluctuation of Confidence and How to Manage It 30:08 – Techniques to Instantly Switch on Confidence 35:12 – Handling Rejection and Maintaining Self-Worth 40:42 – The Power of Presence and Authenticity 44:59 – Using Energy to Attract Success and Love 50:35 – Overcoming Childhood Programming and Limiting Beliefs 55:01 – Practical Tips for Staying Present in Daily Life 1:00:00 – The Role of Inner Work in Personal Transformation 1:05:02 – Celebrating Small Wins and Building Confidence 1:10:02 – The Importance of Self-Compassion and Forgiveness Sponsor: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/dating Hosts info: Natalie Stavola - Instagram Natalie Stavola Coaching - https://natalie-stavola-coach.com Christopher Louis - Instagram Dating Intelligence - https://dating-intelligence.com/

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal the most average player in the NFL at every position. After defining what constitutes an average player in the NFL and why average players could be more useful than they get credit for, the duo cover the most average skill players (including an Arizona Cardinals QB in a contract dispute and a repeat tight end from last year), offensive linemen and defenders heading into the 2026 season. How many wins is this roster getting in 2026? Also in today's episode, Nate is joined by College Fantasy Football Analyst Eric Froton to discuss Yahoo's brand new College Fantasy product and break down Eric's three college quarterbacks he can't wait to watch this fall: LSU's Sam Leavitt, Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Ohio State's Julian Sayin. (5:25) - Skill players (QB, WR, TE, RB) (33:15) - 3 college QBs we can't wait to watch (59:30) - Offensive line (OT, OG, C) (1:16:00) - Defenders (CB, S, LB, DT, DE) Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

THE #1 SKILL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHINGFull Video:https://youtu.be/Wxj5kFBOhiMhttps://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAWTHE MOST POWERFUL WORDS YOU'LL EVER SPEAKARE THE ONES THAT MAKE ANOTHER PERSON FEEL SEEN."Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust. Or break it.The happiest people aren't always the smartest or the most talented.They're the ones who know how to make others feel heard, valued, and understood.Communication skills begin the moment you stop thinking about what you're going to say next and start paying attention. You make a HUMAN CONNECTION.Observe. Listen. Adapt. Build RAPPORT and TRUST.Whether you're leading a team, raising children, growing a business, strengthening marriage, making an influence or new friendships, one skill changes everything:Learn to communicate from their world, not just your own. Because people don't remember every word you say, they remember how you made them feel.MASTER COMMUNICATION, AND YOU'LL STOP WINNING ARGUMENTS, AND START WINNING HEARTS.

Reaching financial independence is supposed to be the goal—but what if you get there and realize the real skill isn't earning or saving, but learning to spend? And what if the metric for business success has nothing to do with revenue growth and everything to do with protecting your nervous system? Key Topics Discussed Introduction and the Hidden Curriculum 00:00:00 Brad introduces the concept of life's hidden curriculum—essential lessons never explicitly taught but crucial to building extraordinary lives, including the question extraordinary people consistently ask: "What am I missing, and how could this be useful to me?" Redefining Business Success 00:08:00 Diania explains her counterintuitive decision to keep the EconoMe Conference capped at 500 attendees despite selling out 9+ months in advance, redefining success around maintaining a calm nervous system rather than maximizing revenue or scaling. Enoughness and Simplifying Life 00:15:00 A discussion about determining "enough" in business, friendships, and life overall. Brad shares why he chose not to scale ChooseFI to Dave Ramsey levels, and both explore the power of intentional constraints. The Tuesday Project 00:22:00 Brad introduces his framework for designing FI around what your ideal average Tuesday looks like—waking without an alarm, taking walks in green space, accessing amenities on foot—rather than focusing solely on extraordinary experiences. Daily Routines and Time Abundance 00:30:00 Diania shares her 4-5 AM morning routine, one-meeting-a-day philosophy, and how she structures days with intention and flexibility to protect both productivity and mental space. The Skill of Spending in FI 00:42:00 Both hosts examine the challenge of learning to spend money intentionally after reaching FI, including examples like grocery delivery services and making purchases without the scarcity-driven research habits that got them to FI. From Scarcity to Abundance 00:55:00 Diania reveals how her annual spending increased from $60K to over $100K—all on discretionary categories like health, relationships, generosity, and travel—while caring about money less than ever. She shares her recent $29K car purchase and why FI as a goal became irrelevant once the journey transformed her life. Values, Idealism, and Materialism 01:08:00 A deep exploration of understanding true values versus social programming, the realization of not actually wanting the status symbols you thought you did, and how reducing materialism creates space for idealism. Health and the Better Body Challenge 01:18:00 Diania details her transformative six-month fitness accountability challenge requiring 5 weekly workouts, 70,000 steps per week, daily protein goals, and data uploads—with a $100/week fine for missing targets. Backing Yourself Into a Corner 01:32:00 Discussion about public accountability, understanding what motivates you personally, and intentionally creating circumstances that ensure follow-through on worthy goals. Notable Quotes Brad Barrett: "A lot of people who consistently build extraordinary lives ask, what am I missing, and how could this be useful to me?" Diania Merriam: "Success is a calm nervous system for you personally." Diania Merriam: "I'm not looking for followers. I'm not looking for customers. I really look at them as my peers." Diania Merriam: "My risk has flipped from running out of money to running out of time. I am much more willing to waste money than to waste time." Diania Merriam: "The less materialistic I am, the more idealistic I get to be." Key Takeaways Identify one area where you're using scarcity mindset despite financial security and experiment with an abundance-based decision Design your Tuesday Project: write down what your ideal average Tuesday would look like in FI and identify what's preventing that now Audit your attention: identify what's stealing your focus in ways that don't align with your values and set one boundary Consider joining an accountability group for a goal…

What if almost everything you've been told about happiness is wrong? Most people spend their lives trying to avoid discomfort. Jerzy Gregorek argues the opposite: the harder the choices you willingly make, the happier, stronger, and more resilient your life becomes. World Champion weightlifter, philosopher, poet, therapist, and author Jerzy Gregorek explores the mindset principles that helped him survive political persecution in Communist Poland, overcome alcoholism, fight for freedom, coach elite athletes, and transform countless lives through what he calls the Happy Body philosophy. Jerzy explains why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you earn through difficult choices. He reveals why most people sabotage their own happiness through expectations and complaint, why tiny daily improvements create extraordinary lives, and why true freedom begins the moment you take complete ownership of your choices. --- 00:00 Why Hard Choices Create an Easier Life 01:29 Recovering From Injury Starts With the Right Goal 05:22 Why Most People Never Build Real Resilience 07:02 The Stoic Philosophy of Constant Progress 08:01 Why You Need Bigger Goals 10:21 Building Confidence Through Personal Proof 13:19 The Power of Micro Progressions 15:18 The Incredible Story of Rebuilding a Life From Scratch 25:00 At 71 Years Old: Why Jerzy Still Olympic Lifts Every Day 30:03 How Poetry Became a Tool for Healing Trauma 36:18 "The Mind Makes the Body" 40:47 Viktor Frankl on Finding Meaning Through Suffering 45:20 Fighting for Freedom in Communist Poland 47:48 Helping People Recover From Addiction, PTSD & Darkness 54:54 Can You Become Your Own Hero? 56:17 The Books That Changed Jerzy's Life 58:12 Why Expectations Create Suffering 59:18 Stop Complaining, Start Taking Ownership 01:03:21 Choosing Happiness Is a Skill 01:07:22 What "Ever Forward" Really Means 01:10:47 The Value of Mentors 01:13:28 Jerzy's Daily Happy Body Practice ---- Episode resources: Timeline - get MitoPure with urolithin A for less than $75/month with code EVERFORWARD  Watch and subscribe on YouTube

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Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. I am delighted to spotlight my friend, writer and devoted flyfisher, Jeff Ikler, host of Getting Unstuck - Cultivating Curiosity podcast as he talks with his guest Tom Reed, explorer, writer, landscape photographer, and wellness coach. Episode Notes excerpt: “The conversation explores how skill and serendipity intersect in creative work, the role of mindfulness in perceiving opportunities, and the thread of vitality that connects Reed's diverse pursuits. The discussion also turns to climate change and environmental degradation, with Reed emphasizing acceptance without apathy—a stance rooted in spiritual maturity and non-judgment. Ultimately, Reed's work invites us to reconsider why certain landscapes move us so profoundly—and what that says about our relationship to the natural world.” NOTE: Direct Episode Links to What Can Standing in Awe of the Natural World Teach Us? featuring Tom Reed are available below across multiple platforms, plus hundreds more Getting Unstuck episodes, and links to contact Tom Reed & Jeff Ikler. Thank you for listening! Spotify: Stream the audio immediately via the Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v0ZdparDH0ldX8ZE0aeQi While you're there check out the Reference Links to Tom Reed's TEDx talk and books/prints for purchase. Substack: You can listen and read the episode details directly on the Jeff Ikler Substack Episode Page. https://jeffikler.substack.com/p/405-what-can-standing-in-awe-of-the Quetico Coaching: Read the host's companion article and listen on the Quetico Coaching Blog Post. https://www.queticocoaching.com/blog/405-what-can-standing-in-awe-of-the-natural-world-teach-us Direct Link to all Getting Unstuck episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/53ib1Qm2LK7AgC7iMSOS1G Apple Podcasts: Access the full catalog on the  Getting Unstuck Apple Podcasts Show Page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-unstuck-cultivating-curiosity/id1439952788 You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, please subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Emotional intimacy isn't something you're born with—it's something you practice.Many high-functioning people mistake emotional intimacy for oversharing, people-pleasing, or simply having the "right personality." But genuine connection isn't built through performance. It's built through trust, discernment, and learning how to let people know the real you without abandoning yourself.In this episode, I explain why emotional intimacy is a learnable skill, how childhood survival patterns interfere with healthy relationships, and seven practical ways to build deeper connections without losing yourself.If you've ever thought, "I just don't trust people," this conversation may completely change how you understand trust.Read the companion article:https://deniseglee.com/emotional-intimacy-is-a-learnable-skill/⸻If This Episode Hit Something Deeper…If you're tired of insight without real change, this is where we take it further.

This episode features Travis Chappell and producer Eric discussing an insightful clip from actor Jason Bateman about his complicated relationship with money growing up as a child actor. Using Bateman's story as a jumping-off point, they explore how financial confidence is built through developing valuable skills, why your relationship with money matters more than most people realize, and how investing in yourself creates opportunities that compound for life. On this episode we talk about: Jason Bateman's perspective on earning money and developing financial confidence as a child actor Why your relationship with money shapes your financial future How mastering a high-income skill creates long-term security and freedom The importance of investing in yourself before investing in assets The opportunities and risks of children growing up in the age of social media and AI Top 3 Takeaways Financial confidence doesn't come from having money—it comes from knowing you can create more through valuable skills. Treat money like a relationship instead of an object by giving it purpose, direction, and opportunities to grow. Investing in high-income skills like sales, marketing, or other in-demand abilities creates leverage that lasts a lifetime. Notable Quotes "If more people thought about money as a relationship, they would probably have more of it." "Before your money can make you money, your time has to make you money." "Learn a real skill that nobody can take away from you." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices