FTF227: Workshops that Deliver: Focusing on What Truly Matters with Brendon Baker
Aug 21, 2023
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Brendon Baker, change leader with experience in leading projects worth over $10 Billion, discusses the core of his workshops, delivering real value, business growth, understanding the reality in corporate scenarios, reframing last-minute work, and the value of being in communities for career role models.
Focus on what truly needs to matter to minimize workload and maximize results.
Embrace vulnerability and learn from mistakes to achieve personal and professional growth.
Deep dives
Brendan Baker's Business Growth and Workshop Approach
Brendan Baker is a leading expert in driving change that pays off. He has guided over $10 billion in transformative projects and programs. His approach emphasizes the importance of ensuring worthwhile change, simplicity, and the pitfalls of relying solely on methodologies and best practices. Brendan's business growth follows a proactive career path, doubling his income every two to three years. He encourages a focus on meaningful change and breaking away from corporate stuckness. Brendan's workshops prioritize hands-on application and making meaningful progress within the session. He challenges the perception of last-minute work, emphasizing its efficiency. For more on Brendan's work, visit valuablechange.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.
The Evolution and Rebranding of Brendan's Business
Brendan's business has undergone four iterations so far, with two being complete shifts in direction. Each experience has taught valuable lessons, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and continually seeking growth. Brendan is currently in the process of rebranding his business to overcome unintended limitations associated with the word 'change.' He envisions a future of scale and growth, while maintaining a mission focused on helping people break free from the constraints of the corporate world. His goal is to deliver valuable services and create valuable change. Brendan emphasizes the need for resilience and the willingness to push through discomfort and fear to achieve personal and professional growth.
Navigating Feedback and Embracing Mistakes
Brendan acknowledges that it is natural to feel initially hurt or upset by negative feedback. However, with experience, the impact lessens, and it becomes easier to move on and learn from mistakes. He highlights the importance of being in the arena, willingly accepting rejection and embracing discomfort. Brendan shares personal experiences with sales calls and the evolution of handling feedback, emphasizing the incremental shifts from initial emotional distress to quick bounce-backs and focus on growth. He encourages others to acknowledge their fears and discomforts, embrace vulnerability, and realize that mistakes are intrinsic to growth and improvement.
The Value of Community and Seeking Role Models
Brendan emphasizes the value of being part of a community where one can find role models and learn from those who have already achieved what they aspire to. Communities provide a sense of direction and tangible examples of growth paths. He shares his experiences in various communities, including Alan Weiss's, where he finds inspiration for his own journey. Brendan underscores the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and leveraging the connections within the community. By observing and learning from those further along the path, it becomes easier to set goals and navigate the trajectory of personal and professional development.
In today's episode, I chat with Brendon Baker, a change leader I've had the pleasure of knowing for over a year and a half. Our professional relationship has grown from friendtorshop to active collaboration. We discuss the core of his workshops, how to deliver real value, and his personal experiences with business growth.
About Brendon Baker:
Brendon is dedicated to helping Change Leaders achieve tangible results. He's been at the helm of over $10 Billion in projects and programs, and from these ventures, he's gathered key insights:
Change is tough, so it needs to be worth the effort.
Simple solutions often yield the best results.
Traditional methods and 'best practices' don't always translate well into practical situations.
