For organizations across the globe, a recent Gallup survey revealed an alarming statistic: only about one-third of employees are engaged. Of the majority who are not engaged, 16% are actively disengaged, often due to flaws in the workplace such as a lack of vision or lack of clarity from leadership. Improving employee engagement is essential for achieving better productivity, results, and workforce morale – but what can leaders do to reverse this trend that seems to have worsened in recent years?  Katharine Halpin, our guest in Episode 170 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, offers several practical, actionable solutions. As a master-level certified coach, author, and speaker, Katharine left her CPA career to help executives and managers transform their teams and organizations into true communities where trust and respect are demonstrated. By inspiring people to bring their best selves to work every day and helping them feel safe to step up and speak up, these communities then drive organic growth and ignite innovation. In this week’s episode, Katharine shares the following:  Simple techniques for engaging employees, such as setting clear due dates for projects, following through with interim checkpoints so employees feel supported, and ensuring that everyone feels that their ideas are heard Some of the true reasons why employees may be disengaged, and how managers can avoid these common pitfalls  The value of connecting with employees on an emotional level, which can often be achieved through simple gestures such as giving them handwritten notes or asking about their families How to engage employees during meetings, thereby ensuring that everyone’s time is spent productively  To learn more about Katharine and her process, find her on LinkedIn, visit https://halpincompany.com, or look for her books on Amazon. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When looking at the world around us, from our interpersonal relationships to business enterprises to sociopolitical groups, it often seems that conflict and competition are inevitable. But what if greater harmony and collaboration were possible – and the keys for accessing this higher state of being were already ingrained in each of us? According to Jeddah Mali, our guest in Episode 169 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, tapping into a source called natural intelligence can provide a pathway to greater peace, joy, and lightness, from the individual to the global level. As an internationally recognized visionary and change agent, as well as the creator of the Intelligent Life model and mapping system, Jeddah’s body of work provides a completely new approach to understanding human behavior and how individuals positively impact the collective and the wider environment. Jeddah is a TEDx speaker and has been mentoring and consulting for CEOs, as well as advising and guiding global thought leaders and changemakers from over 60 countries, for the last 35 years. She is on the Board of the HeartMath Institute and on the steering committee of the Global Coherence Initiative. In this week’s episode, Jeddah discusses the following: The meaning of natural intelligence, which essentially functions like a hidden code that orchestrates the various elements of life to work as one harmonious unit Tips for directing your conscious attention toward the energy of your natural intelligence and tapping into its power in order to bring about greater well-being for yourself, those around you, and the world at large What leaders should know about natural intelligence, and how it can help them to not only build more effective teams, but also leave a broader positive impact  'How to shift the inclination to protect your own interests toward a higher yearning for harmony and collaboration  Jeddah then guides us through an exercise to help us harness the power of our own natural intelligence. To learn more about Jeddah, natural intelligence, and to access a variety of resources, visit https://www.intelligent.life.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

Whether you’re navigating health challenges or the simple stresses of day-to-day life, there are several different modalities that may provide relief and enhance overall wellness. One modality that has gained popularity for its ease of use, versatility, and scientific backing is known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a set of techniques involving a gentle tapping or percussion of the fingertips on the skin intended to reduce psycho-physiological stress.  After serious health setbacks in her twenties led her to discover the power of EFT, Arishma Singh has become an expert in the modality. As a globally certified and accredited EFT practitioner, Arishma leveraged EFT tapping to develop her own methodology called THRIVE, which she shares in her book, “The Respected Salesperson,” in an effort to enable high performers to achieve sustainable success without compromising their well-being. She also uses EFT tapping to empower individuals and corporate teams to overcome inner blocks, enhance productivity and performance, and achieve life-changing transformation. In Episode 168 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Arishma shares the following: An explanation of the two key foundations of EFT: modern science, including concepts from psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, and somatic stimulation, which is rooted in ancient Chinese wisdom about the meridian energy system A detailed overview of how tapping works, including a guide to your body’s various meridian energy points Specific tips to help you maximize the effectiveness of EFT tapping, no matter the results you are seeking Arishma also guides us through two exercises: a tap and breathe session, and tapping intended to alleviate the stress associated with an imagined future event.  To learn more about Arishma and access a variety of free resources, including a downloadable app with EFT exercises, visit https://arishma.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

Navigating organizational change can be a daunting task. There’s no shortage of research showing that a majority of organizational change programs fail. Any leader who has led a change program knows that even the most carefully planned programs can fail because of mediocre implementation. So, what do successful implementers of change initiatives do differently from other companies? They have an intimate understanding of the “human” side of change — the company’s culture, values, people, and behaviors that must be changed to deliver the desired results.   Lino Casalino – our guest on Episode 167 of The MINDset Game® Podcast – unravels the intricacies of change management and offers invaluable insights into understanding the human side of transformation. Lino is a Consulting Partner with PwC Canada focused on digital operations and supply chain transformation. Over his 35 years as a management consultant, Lino has advised over a hundred cross-industry organizations to transform their operations, written numerous articles and white papers on various topics related to supply chain and operations management, and presented at numerous industry events. In this week’s episode, Lino shares the following: Strategies for open and effective communication within an organization to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned with the project’s goals How to identify and address resistance in your team by managing their concerns and facilitating their journey through change The need for an integrated roadmap that balances technology implementation, work processes, and user-centric approaches To learn more about Lino and PwC Canada, visit https://www.pwc.com or email him directly at lino.casalino@pwc.com.   To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Numerous people live with chronic pain, which can have a serious impact on your enjoyment of life and overall well-being. While dealing with pain that is severe and/or long-lasting may leave you feeling depleted, Colleen Jorgensen — our guest in Episode 166 of The MINDset Game® podcast — offers a message of hope: pain is changeable, no matter its cause or how long you’ve had it. As a manual osteopath, athletic therapist, a Pain Care Aware educator and lead trainer, and a therapeutic Pilates yoga and somatic teacher, Colleen is deeply curious about how the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. Her interest in helping those living with chronic pain inspires continued studies and certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, otherwise known as ACT, and functional nutrition for chronic pain. In this week’s episode, Colleen shares the following: The importance of paying attention to your pain and what it might be trying to tell you, rather than fighting or being afraid of it How simple check-ins — such as with your breathing, your body tension, and your thoughts and emotions — can help you build a stronger rapport with your body in order to receive its messages more clearly, and why these check-ins can be particularly effective even when you are not living in pain  Tools to help quickly reset your mind and body to soothe pain, stress, and other uncomfortable feelings  To learn more about Colleen, visit https://www.colleenjorgensen.org, find her on social media, or check out her YouTube channel (Stillness in Motion), where she offers hundreds of free videos showcasing different practices.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

For many of us, our sense of identity is closely tied to what we do for a living. However, while job titles and career goals can change many times over the years, you may find that there are certain common threads underlying the various roles you’ve held over the course of your life. Tuning in to these common threads is the key to discovering your true personal brand and building the life you were meant to live.  Krista Clive-Smith, our guest in Episode 165 of The MINDset Game® podcast, is a personal branding expert, serial social entrepreneur, and award-winning author of the book, “Get Noticed. Be Remembered.: Creating a Personal Brand Strategy for Success.” She is also the founder and CEO of the KCS Family of Companies, which is the parent company for CLUTCH Personal Branding, Empire Thought Leadership, Merack Publishing, and the Little Author's Academy. In this week’s episode, Krista discusses the following: How tapping in to your innate gifts, learned skills and talents, and unique life experiences (particularly adversities) can help you understand your deeper purpose The concept of thought leadership, and how to unleash your inner thought leader in order to expand your possibilities How to navigate pivots in your life and career path while staying true to your core abilities and passions To learn more about Krista, visit https://www.kristaclivesmith.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

In this episode, Nir Eyal, author and expert in behavior design, discusses the true meaning of distraction and the importance of mastering internal triggers. He emphasizes the drawbacks of traditional to-do lists and introduces the technique of time-boxing. The influence of belief systems on focus and indistractability is also explored, along with strategies for managing distractions and implementing focus techniques.

For most of us, common questions that we grapple with throughout our lives include, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” While many people try to discover their purpose in what they do for a living or what brings them joy, a more helpful approach may include engaging the spiritual realm as well.  Through his 30-year global business career that had him living, leading, and learning in over 75 countries on six continents, Brett Pyle – our guest in Episode 163 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – discovered that we're all created for a purpose and gifted with unique skills, ideas, and passions that the world desperately needs. As a Certified Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association, Brett is now on a mission to help individuals and organizations connect with their extraordinary why. In this week’s episode, Brett inspires us to find our higher purpose by offering the following insights: The importance of connecting with your higher power or creator (however you define this entity in accordance with your belief system) when seeking to discover your identity and who you were meant to be  Why it’s essential to engage four different realms – your physical being, your intellect, your emotions, and your spiritual side – when searching for your extraordinary why The power of cultivating a space in which you can deeply quiet your mind, ask big questions, and tune into a voice that may provide answers  To learn more about Brett, visit https://www.brettpyle.com or search for his TED Talk on Google. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When navigating the adversity that life hands us – from minor setbacks to life-altering tragedies – we all have a choice to either accept defeat, or commit to overcoming our challenges. In order to choose the latter option and continue to live a fulfilling life no matter what you’ve faced, it’s crucial to build your capacity for resilience, which is like a muscle that needs to be strengthened.  Jason Schechterle, our guest in Episode 162 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, overcame unimaginable adversity to become a highly rated keynote motivational speaker and shining example of the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In 2001, while following his calling to serve as a Phoenix police officer, Jason’s car was struck from behind by a taxicab traveling at over 100 miles per hour as the driver experienced a seizure. Although nearby firefighters jumped into action to pull Jason from his burning vehicle and rushed him to one of the best burn centers in the U.S., he suffered severe burns over 40% of his body and underwent more than 50 surgeries during his months in the hospital. Despite his bleak prognosis, Jason was able to return to work 18 months after the accident, and today inspires others with his lessons on resilience. In this week’s episode, Jason shares more about his story and discusses the following: Key ingredients of resilience, including acceptance of the circumstances, and finding a purpose in what you’ve experienced Why your mindset is your core strength when it comes to being resilient, and how seeing yourself as a victim or blaming others are choices that will only keep you stuck in your adversity Other advice for those who may be navigating a dark time in their lives, including celebrating small victories and meeting yourself where you are To learn more about Jason, visit https://burningshield.com or find him on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When seeking to build their brand, many companies, individuals and other entities tend to play it safe, relying on the terminology and trends of their industry. However, truly distinguishing yourself in a competitive landscape may require you to take a more daring approach that highlights your unique story. According to Gair Maxwell, our guest in Episode 161 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, irresistible brands are those that have cultivated an identity that is highly distinctive and instantly recognizable. Examples of these brands may range from corporations such as Coca-Cola, Apple, and Nike to iconic works of art like the Mona Lisa. As an internationally acclaimed best-selling author, keynote speaker and brand strategist, Gair’s original market-tested ideas have inspired leading companies to grow 15 to 30 times while creating an irresistible category of one. He is also a “recovering” broadcast journalist, TEC Canada Speaker of the Year, and author of the book, “Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands.” In this week’s episode, Gair shares the following: Real-life examples of entities that have created a legendary identity based on a unique story Specific steps that leaders and organizations can follow when creating their stories, as well as four core stories behind every company or individual: origin, adversity, achievement, and greater purpose The four qualities and characteristics of legends: mindset, aspiring ideas, the capacity and willingness to embrace change, and a willingness to do hard things To learn more about Gair, visit https://www.gairmaxwell.com/biglittlelegends or check out one of his recent articles at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1-billion-reasons-invest-your-brand-gair-maxwell/. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.