Hey Psyche, how do I?

 Stop telling yourself you can't do it, can't afford it, can't complete it.  Instead, start asking yourself how can I do it? how can I afford it? how can I complete it?  Our brains are like a Google search engine. Whatever you type in, your brain will look to support or answer it.   If you're always saying I can't. Well guess what, your brain will find all the reasons to support this!  But if you start asking the question "how can I?" then your brain starts working out ways to create a plan. Our self-talk is integral for us achieving success, it's the foundations that everything else is built on. Join me for this episode where I share some tips and a questioning process to start ensuring your self-talk remains positive.

Let's a take a Formula 1 race, where every second counts. You can have the best car, mechanics, team etc, but if you don't get a good start off the grid then you're playing catch up for the rest of the race. The same applies for your everyday life; if you don't start it right, then you'll be facing a battle from the off. In this episode I share a handful of tips to be mindful of at the start of the day. Implementing these will see you start your day with positive intentions and set you up for success. 

 We all have a variety of thoughts and emotions that can limit us being present or achieving our potential.  To overcome these thoughts or "head trash as one of my guest's Jackie Hermes put it, you can use something called Clearing the Space.  It will allow you to be present in the moment, identify what is at the heart of your worries and ensure you're performing at your potential. In this episode I share with you 3 steps to action this to help you unclutter your mind.  

The world we live in is constantly evolving, with new advancements in technology and society, all impacting how we live our lives. These advancements are helping support us in our growth and success, but before we can truly utilise them, we need to start by looking within ourselves. It's very easy to get caught looking externally for the answers of success, but it all starts with you, the traits you were born with and the ones you can develop to shape a mindset for success. Join me this week with my guest; Founder of VU Dream, Host of Humans 2.0, a top 100 podcast, Mark Metry. Mark and I will be discussing what we need to focus on and develop to shape a mindset that will enable us to succeed in life, whatever your goal may be. We'll be sharing some actionable tips to start implementing in your everyday life and sharing insights that will enable you to enhance your perception of what you're truly capable of. If you want to understand more about what you're capable of, with the right approach and mindset, then tune in!

Have you ever tried to start a new diet plan, take up a hobby or even attempt to change the way you do something in your business? Do you find yourself at the start you're enthused by it, but then over time it seems to drop off and you're back to where you started? Chances are, with new year around the corner, a lot of you have some resolutions in mind. But did you know by February 84% of these new year resolutions have been broken. The aim of all of this is creating new habits within your life, whether they be personal or business, but how do we truly create habits but help us perform and reach our potential? Also why is it that we find it so hard to make these changes stick? To do this we need to go through a journey of true transformation, but where do we start and what does that consist of? Join me this week with my guest; Founder of High Performance Health Academy, personal trainer , mountain runner and American Ninja Warrior Dan Holguin. Dan and I will be talking through the 5 layers of transformation that Dan has found to be a proven way to understanding how transformation can truly be achieved, ensuring you're equipped with high performing habits. Dan will be sharing some actionable tips for each layer and giving you some great insights to further understanding the process of creating habits. Dan also shares his life changing and emotional story that has led him to where he is today. If you want to understand more about how you can make the changes in your life that are supported with high performing habits, then tune in!

With world now becoming so crowded both online and offline, how do you ensure you stand out, communicate your purpose and translate your passion? You share your story with your audience. Storytelling as previously discussed (episode 7) is a powerful way to communicate a memorable message. But from a personal perspective, what can you gain from sharing your story consistently throughout your journey? Join CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures, Brand Strategist and Storyteller Quentin Allums Aka Just Q and I for this week's episode of Not Another Sales Podcast. Quentin will be sharing his perspective on why it's important we share our stories and how to tackle the fears that get in the way of doing so. We'll also be discussing how the advancements in technology have made it even more vital to showcase your difference and your purpose. If you want to understand how you can begin to share your personal story through your business or career, and do it in a way that gets people to buy into you and ensure you're memorable, then tune in!

We are so busy these days "doing", that we very rarely take the time to reflect. This type of approach can mean we are constantly chasing our next goal, without actually being grateful for what we currently have. This can lead to an endless chase for things that will never truly make us feel content. To overcome this, gratitude is an essential aspect to understand and regularly practice. Gratitude is our emotion that relates to our ability to feel and express thankfulness and appreciation. But how do we become more mindful of it and utilise it on a daily basis? On this weeks episode of Not Another Sales Podcast I'm joined by Award winning Author, Host and Speaker Dr Karin Luise. Karin and I will be discussing what we mean by gratitude, how it can have a positive impact in both our everyday lives and business. We'll also be sharing some practical tips on how you can begin to focus and practice it on a regular basis. Karin also shares her story, including how she transferred her pain into her purpose and how she believes anyone can break their own internal narratives for the better. If you want to better understand how to be more mindful and appreciative of what you have, rather than just want you want, and how it can benefit you, then tune in!

When scrolling through your social feeds, you'll come across the word "influencer" in someone's summary or a discussion on being an influencer. Influence is essential to your long term success, whether that's in your career or growing a business. Influence can't be demanded, it must be earned. Influence comes down to knowing where you want to go and being able to inspire and motivate others around you to help you push towards that destination. But how do you go about growing your influence to get others around you to buy in to your vision and your solution? On this week's episode of Not Another Sales Podcast I'm joined by Personal Branding & Growth Expert, Beyond Influential Podcast Host, Brittany Krystle. We'll be discussing what we mean by influence, the mindset needed to grow your influence and why it's important. They'll also be some insightful and practical tips for you to use on growing your influence to achieve success, whether that's amongst your peers or to a greater audience. If you want to get a true understanding of influence and how to grow yours, then tune in!

So you've got a clear niche, you're confident in how you present and know you resonate with your audience, but how do you go about actually getting in front of them in a proactive way? As a speaker, you can have all the talent and knowledge in the world, but unless you're looking for opportunities to speak, you will stunt your potential and opportunities. Getting in front of your audience is fundamental to your impact and success as a speaker. Your personal brand plays a part here, but you also need to looking for opportunities, rather than just waiting for them. In the final episode of the Public Speaking Toolkit week on Not Another Sales Podcast, I'm joined by Personal Branding & Growth Expert Brittany Krystle, CEO & 5x TEDx Speaker Bobby Umar & Marketer & LinkedIn Content Creator Fabio Marrama. If you want to get some great tips to gaining more speaking gigs, both online and offline, to ensure you increase your exposure and experience, then tune in!

The sign of a great speaker isn't just how they make you feel and think when in front of you, but also what you recall about them following their speech or video. Being memorable is a golden thread throughout all the great speakers of history and present day; how people are able to recall their talks, their messages and how they made them think and feel about topics. Being memorable is vital to speaking, without it you won't see a continued return of your audience online or recurring bookings offline. Being memorable is how you make the real difference as a speaker. To talk about this I'm joined by Marketer & LinkedIn Content Creator Fabio Marrama, CEO & Speaker Jackie Hermes & CEO & 5x TEDx Speaker Bobby Umar. If you want to ensure you're making a lasting impression with your audience and always being front of mind when it comes to a speaker they want to listen to, then tune in for this!