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No matter what the activity - whether it is when we are writing an email, putting together a bio, giving a speech, starting a conversation at a networking event - it’s always the first word that is the hardest to utter - but then from there the opposite happens - we let the words take over - we go on without making the point - we use words we don’t need and cover up what we are really trying to say with superfluous language.Listen to this week's episode as I talk with Terri Trespicio, (a repeat guest) to discuss how to connect with anyone - by not letting words get in the way of sounding human. Drink of the week….Andaz Hot Mess If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeTerri TrespicioWebsiteFrom Unread to Riveting Workshop

The first known diversity statement was published in 1987 by Xerox Corporation which declared its commitment to diversity and its belief that a diverse workforce was essential for business success. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, companies rushed to create DEI statements that were posted on their websites, career pages and social media accounts.Listen in to learn why studies show that your company DEI statement could actually be turning candidates off from your company. Drink of the week… Black Girl Magic Wines from the McBride SistersIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Where does confidence come from? Does it come from perfectionism and keeping up appearances or does it come from knowing who we are and maybe more importantly who we are not - and being absolutely okay with both of those things. Listen in to this week's episode as I talk with Nicole Kalil, (a repeat guest) to discuss her new book Parking is for Validation: How Women Can Beat the Confidence Con.Drink of the week….The Confident Woman If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeNicole KalilWebsiteValidation is for Parking

We’ve all heard it - dress for the job you want, not the job you have, or act like you’ve been here before - or my favorite - fake it till you make it. Listen in to learn why catchy pieces of advice like that are actually shit strategies and may be holding you back from real connection and advancement.Drink of the week….Fake ID.If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Life is not about working till you die! But so many of us think of it that way. What if we could design a life in which we own our day, we take back out time and we could still accomplish all the things on our to do list with ample time for play?Listen in as I talk with Jevon Wooden, a mindset and business coach to discuss how we can Own Our Time and spend more time living not working.Drink of the week….The Fisher’s Mezcal Old Fashioned If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeJevon WoodenWebsiteOwn Your Time Checklist

A recent survey from VitalSmarts revealed that more than 80% of workers are hiding from at least one uncomfortable conversation at work. And Google data reveals that when it comes to the difficult conversations at work there are 10 that are especially difficult. Listen in to discover those ten conversations and then 10 tips to tackle them.Drink of the week….Michael Scott’s the One of Everything CocktailLink to the recipeIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Today’s job market is experiencing the most radical, unprecedented shift in history. The pandemic forced us to look at work life balance, are we happy, does our work matter, does our work fulfill us? If the pandemic has caused us to look at work in such a radically different way, then why are we searching for jobs the same way we have been for decades?Listen in as I talk with Loren Greiff to discuss how you can discover a hidden job market to launch or pivot your career.Drink of the week….Spicy Pineapple Kombucha MocktailIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeLoren GreiffWebsiteLinkedInInstagram

74% of event planners said the value for people attending conferences was in networking and relationship-building. Knowing that networking and relationship building trump the learning sessions, what can event organizers do with this information? What can you do if you are planning a company retreat, or annual meeting to ensure that the learning objectives coincide with valuable networking time? Drink of the week….the Conference.If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube

How do the best of the best become the best? How do you become elite at whatever you do?My guest today spent 15 years observing how the best basketball players in the world became the best, and he is here to deliver practical, actionable lessons that he says can be implemented immediately - approaches that elite athletes use, that we can implement to perform at a world class level, whatever our profession. Listen in as I talk with Alan Stein Jr., author of Raise Your Game High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, to discuss and share secrets he learned from working with high performance basketball players for more than 15 years.  Drink of the week: Alley-OopIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeAlan Stein Jr.Raise Your Game BookWebsiteTwitterLinkedIn Facebook

There is a term in agriculture called lying fallow, the definition of which is to remain uncultivated, unused, unproductive, for a time. Studies show that a field that has been allowed to lie fallow for just a year produces a higher crop yield when it is again used for planting.Idle time is important for both our physical and mental health and we are sorely lacking in it. Listen in to hear how I turned two weeks of downtime into the most creative two weeks I’ve had in my business in years.Drink of the week….The Friday Afternoon DowntimeIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutube