Nigel Risner

Happy Vs Flourishing episode 24 with Nigel Risner. It is easier to name the countries that Nigel hasn't spoken in than the ones he has. He has a unique communication style that is often described as marmite, which some people love and some are less than keen.

Some of the topics discussed:

• Internal communication - how we talk to ourselves
• Become a "zookeeper"
• Regularly speaking all over the world
• "I've never done a perfect presentation"
• What can you do to make your life 5% better
• "when I stopped being applause orientated and became..."
• Connection between Chinese food, Indian food, Nigerian food and speaking
• Speaking in Iran
• Coaching vs Speaking
• Chief executive groups
• Impact

Nigel's books

"It's a Zoo Around Here": The New Rules for Better Communication   The Impact Code: Live the Life You Deserve   The Executive Diet: Executive Essentials by 13 Thought Leaders   You had me at hello: The new rules for better networking   Zoo Keeper Rules For The Office: Tame the beasts, build a team and thrive. Develop effective leadership and communication skills for the zoo that is your workplace.   The Magic of Masterminding (Mastermind your way to success and quantum-leap your goals)

Links:

www.nigelrisner.com Use the code 'pivot' to get a 10% discount of any book on Nigel's site  

 

A book Nigel recommends:

The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want--and Get It - Jack Canfield

Favourite quotes:

"No one could go back and make a brand new start. But anyone can start right now make a brand new ending? Carl Rogers

"Resentment is like taking poison and hoping the other person dies"

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