All About You

All About You Episode 125: Get back on track after a setback

“Setbacks can test our mettle and often cause us to give up on something positive we were doing before the reversal. Here’s what I’ve done and thought about to help me get back on track.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. Published March 2024

All About You Episode 124: Stay curious

“Curiosity drives us to ask questions, and being a skillful questioner benefits us in many ways.” https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24974-all-about-you-stay-curious Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. Published February 2024

All About You Episode #123: All About You: Harness team spirit to energize safety

“When we feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves, it feels good and stirs us to action,” Richard Hawk tells us.Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #122: All About You: Three ways to help keep emotions in check

Richard Hawk has tips to help you and others recognize and defuse potentially upsetting situations. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #121: Five times to be mindful during your day

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #120: Become a conversation dynamo

What does it take to be a welcome and effective conversationalist? Safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk shares what works for him. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #119: Control your thoughts – and your mood

“There’s a consensus that thoughts are mighty contributors to how much we enjoy life,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #118: We all need encouragement

“Encouraging others is one of our best tools for creating a vibrant safety culture and helping others succeed,” safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #117: Change can be a good thing

"If we realize that all experiences can be valuable tools for growth, we'll be less apprehensive when they include significant changes to our lives," safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #116: Take a deep breath

Practicing mindful breathing can help you relieve stress and focus on the present moment, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #115: Make time for a ‘spring refresh’

Spring is a great time to change up our personal routines and see what we can update and refresh in our professional lives, safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #114: Make the best of every situation

“You never know what opportunities will arise, even when things go awry,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #113: Be a valued part of the team: 3 tips

“As safety and health professionals, we can’t be successful without co-worker collaboration,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #112: Here's to being more patient in 2023!

"Patience is a powerful life skill worth strengthening," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #111: Curb the negative power of peer pressure

“Don’t let the fear created by peer pressure dominate your behavior,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #110: Do your best

“Perfection is too subjective to attain. But if you do your best, you’ll always feel good about how you respond to and act in every situation,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #109: Put some pep into your safety committee

"Whether you're a member or the chairperson, you can add energy and life to the committee in a number of ways," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #108: Make the most of your time in San Diego

Safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk offers four tips for making the most out of your time at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #107: 3 tips for ‘fitting in’ with a new work group

“You don’t need to change who you are or what you believe,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #106: Be kind to yourself

"No matter how diligent or conscientious you are, you'll make mistakes," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #105: Find the positives in your workday

“Too often, we dwell on what we don’t like about our job,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for “a more inspired and happy life.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #104: Make a positive impression

“It’s not only your initial meeting with someone that contributes to a positive impression,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares advice. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #103: Not what you expected?

“Failed expectations can be learning experiences,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #102: Let’s show some appreciation

“Showing appreciation is often underappreciated,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #101: Your safety meetings don’t have to be boring

“You have to take the time to develop what professional speakers refer to as ‘platform skills,’” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #100: Get to know yourself better

“Honest self-reflection is no easy task,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #99: Be kind

“As safety and health professionals, we have many opportunities to show kindness,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #98: Make the best of your circumstances

“There will never be a time when everything is perfect and just the way you want it,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #97: Are you trustworthy?

“The more you trust a person or organization, the more likely you’ll rely on their services or companionship,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares three key elements to being trustworthy. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #96: Be the master of your thoughts

“Although both internal and external influences can bring on thoughts that are difficult to avoid, you still have a choice of what your mind considers,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips.Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #95: See the best in others – and yourself

“Everyone, including yourself, has something positive about their personality and what they contribute to society,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #94: Feeling overwhelmed? De-stress your to-do list

“Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in our fast-paced world,” says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips for dealing with stress. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #93: 10 tips to increase your ‘speaker likability’

“Getting your audience to like you may seem quaint, but it takes thoughtful practice and awareness,” says motivational speaker Richard Hawk, who offers tips to increase your impact. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #92: Perseverance: Don’t give up on your goals

Motivational speaker Richard Hawk believes you have “something unique to offer that makes a positive difference in the safety and health field.”Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #91: The harmful pressure of perfect performance

Although safety pros’ efforts to “achieve zero incidents and remove or avoid every hazard” are laudable, you shouldn’t expect perfection – from yourself or from others, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #90: COVID-19 and me

His bout with COVID-19 has given veteran safety pro and motivational speaker Richard Hawk new perspective on “a misconception that safety and health professionals have to deal with regularly.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #89: ‘Look for the helpers’ in trying times

“What has 2020 taught you?” asks veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who says you can use challenging situations to improve your coping skills. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #88: Creativity can improve any situation

“Using your wit, humor and imagination” can help you overcome things that aren’t going as planned, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #87: You can change harmful habits

“If you want to change a harmful habit or overcome temptation, you’ve got to reroute or replace your brain’s dopamine history,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #86: How’s your attitude?

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk says you can use “the power of deliberate thoughts” to encourage and inspire. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #85: Have regrets? Use them to spur change

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk says regret has value “if you allow it to change your actions for the better.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #84: Take the time to be friendly

Sincere friendliness has the power to warm hearts – and increase your influence as a safety and health professional, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You Episode #83: Expect, accept and learn from change

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares tips to help you “better enjoy your life and handle the immense changes we’re going through.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

Episode #83: Expect, accept and learn from change

All About You episode #82: Staying resilient during tough times

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares three tactics that help him handle distressing situations. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You episode #81: 'Time is life, not money'

Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares why taking a look at how you spend your time can increase your awareness of “the purpose and value of what you do with your moments.” Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

All About You episode #80: No shame in asking for help

"Even if you're a top expert in your field, there still will be times when you need assistance from another source," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

Episode #79: Got an idea?

“New ideas aren’t easily accepted no matter how good they are,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips for improving your pitch. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

Episode #78: Feeling discouraged?

“We safety and health professionals have a tough job,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares ways to keep your chin up during difficult times. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.

Episode #77: Who do you think you are? Change your self-identity to improve your life

“What type of person are you?” asks veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how to use your strengths to improve your lifestyle. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column.