Pocket Sized Pep Talks

It’s early in the morning, and the alarm goes off. It doesn’t matter if it buzzes, bings, plays music or rings, it’s never a welcome sound. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk because what comes next fascinates me because I think it provides a quick glimpse into our personalities. Spoiler Alert: Don't hit that snooze bar!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What inspired Eileen to write the book, Gifts from the Mountain.Her belief that metaphors are a key for better conversations in the workplace.The upsides and downsides of using metaphors to encourage conversation.A random look at some of the metaphors you use in her book, or as she puts it,  "Fuel-starter Questions."  A quick conversation about thoughts of Eileen's amazing energy in her professional speaking.  delivery.  Learn more about this guest:https://www.eileenmcdargh.com

Let me set the stage for you: It’s a dark and rainy Sunday night, and you’re driving down the road when you spot what looks like a cold and miserable looking runner? You think to yourself: “Why in the world would that person pick a day like today to run?” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you there’s a lot more to that picture than you might imagine, and why the runner should be admired.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The three types of team habits that can improve your team and transform your work life.How to keep from being overwhelmed and rushing to do too many habits at a time. How to get a team to agree that it’s a good thing to ask for help.How you tactfully include introverts who can so easily be missed.Ideas for keeping a team decision-making log.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL charlie@productiveflourishing.comGUEST WEBSITE: http://www.productiveflourishing.com  and https://betterteamhabits.substack.com/SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.facebook.com/ProductiveFlourishinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charliegilkey/

Have you ever stood up to give a presentation and had that sinking feeling that you just didn’t have your “A” game going? It’s a sickening feeling, but it’s not always your fault. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll tell you how to test whose fault it really is, and just what to do about it!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:When Eric knew he wanted to be a salesman.  How he got himself and kept himself motivated.  How he went about motivating those he managed.    Eric's approach to creating trust with prospects and clients.How he handled the, “I want to think about it?” objection.Some of his prospecting techniques. How he handles the, "You cost too much," objection.What he would tell a younger version of himself as he headed out into the sales world.

Sometimes what some people call “bad luck,” other people call “good fortune.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll prove to you that having a positive outlook can not only reduce your stress, it can improve your luck!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: A look at Steve's version of the “One-Time Close."How Steve warms up a client.A look at authenticity, and how to achieve it.What do you say and do when a customer says, "You cost too much!"What Steve calls his, “shock and awe” techniques.  A unique perspective of the classic question, "Do you want to be first, or last?"When  you know when it’s time to leave.What Steve looks for when he hires a salesperson. 

What if I can show you a way to not only motivate an audience, but help you to dramatically reduce the chances of aggressive behavior from any members of that audience? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you what this is, because although the question might not be asked… it absolutely needs to be answered!

In this Pocket-Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:I want to find out how this topic found you.  I see you started writing about this over 20 years ago.  Career medicine… not nutrition.You say your Health Begins in Your Mind—this is always a great starting point!  Tell me more about that.Definition of Stress/Mental Health  FloydI also found it interesting that you write about Medical Illiteracy—two things we are not taught in school—personal finances and health  soft skills  implementation…  Biggest challenge – too much informationOkay, let’s get at the secrets behind rest, eat, move. The words don’t confuse me, but break it down for me. Performance—Focus—Energy—Drive—and the supporting pillars (How your rest, eat, and move)  What we hear, we forget, what we see remember, what we do, we learn.So rest, eat, move sounds so simple.  Why don’t we all it?  (Implementation.)What habits do I see from the top leaders in the corporate world?There are many things that are breaking down our health.   Cherry-pick a few of them and how we can change? Fun, christmas Swim. Yoga. Emphasize everything emphasize nothing. frozen fruit?  Learn more at: