This Shit Works
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThe people you meet can 100% Change Your Life! Networking is how you meet those people. Which sucks because you hate networking, you think you're bad at networking, and you certainly don’t have time to network. Bullshit! Welcome to This Shit Works, a weekly podcast hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, public speaker, author, business development strategist and networking coach Julie Brown. Just don’t call her Downtown Julie Brown - she doesn’t like that.
Each week Julie will bring to you her no nonsense tips, tricks and conversations around networking your way to more friends, more adventures and way more success!
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How to Know Exactly What to Say with Nicole Cramer
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBWe’ve all been there. We can all look back on conversations we have had whether they be personal or business conversations and say, I wish I had said this, I wish I had asked this question. What would our lives, our careers and our businesses look like if we always knew exactly what to say - if we had the tools to maneuver conversations into the direction that we want? Listen in as I talk with Conversation Coach Nicole Cramer to learn how to know exactly what to say in conversations. Dr...
Bib #261: How One Woman Changed the Sport of Running
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBOn April 19, 1967, 741 runners stood at the starting line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton Massachusetts. One of them would change the sport of running forever. Listen in for the story of how Katherine Switzer became the first woman to ever officially run the Boston Marathon, and how she changed the sport of running forever. Drink of the week….Rosie's Return Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLE...
Shit Adults Never Taught Us with Natasha Sattler
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBHow many times have you said to yourself, why don’t they teach us this in school? Why doesn’t our school system teach us the shit you need to know in order to be an adult - things how to do our taxes, get insurance, what the difference is between a 401k and and IRA, how to calm anxiety, how to break up with someone and so many more other “life” things. Listen in as I talk with Natasha Sattler, the author of Shit Adults Never Taught Us, 98 bite-sized and hilarious chapters for all of life's ...
How Effective Humor May Be A Key to Female Success
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBHistorically there has been a pervasive stereotype that women just aren't that funny. Women have been deterred from using humor, especially in business. Listen in to learn three ways that women can use effective humor in all realms of business to increase their influence, social capital and success. Drink of the week…. The Green Creme de Menthe Frappe Click to BUY MY BOOK! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER Julie ...
5 Business Strategies to Create Success in Your Relationship with Dr. Robin Buckley
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBCould applying what you know in business to your most important relationships result in greater relationship success? Listen in as I talk with Dr. Robin Buckley, author, professional speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach as we discuss how to implement 5 business strategies into your personal relationships. Drink of the week….The VIbrator 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 la...
A Networking Episode Written Entirely by ChatGPT
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 9.24 MBCan Artificial Intelligence teach you how to network? Listen to a podcast on networking written entirely by ChatGPT, including 5 ways to build and maintain a strong professional network. Drink of the week… The AI Mix 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 FREE Click to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER Click to SIGN ...
Strategic Optimism for an Uncertain Future with Kate O'Neil
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 43 MBWith the state of the world, conflicts, extreme weather, gun violence, forest fires, etc. it can be hard to look into the future and imagine it all turning out okay. Do we have the tools to build a brighter future? Listen in as I talk with Kate O’Neill, a tech humanist, and author of A Future So Bright to discuss strategic optimism, artificial intelligence, the future of jobs and how to prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future with her signature strategic optimism. Drink of the week…...
Why Internal Networking is the Key to Onboarding Success
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBMost companies have a structured onboarding process, designed to integrate new hires into the organization and familiarize them with their clients, products and or services. Only 20% of companies surveyed indicated that helping new hires establish critical organizational networks is an objective of their onboarding process. Listen in to learn why internal networking may be the single most important factor in your onboarding process. Drink of the week… Bad Day at Work If you liked what ...
How to Not Let Words Get in the Way of Sounding Human with Terri Trespicio
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBNo 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 r...
5 Reasons Why Your Diversity Statement is Turning Candidates Off
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.4 MBThe 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 you...
Validation is for Parking: How to Beat the Confidence Con with Nicole Kalil
April 19, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWhere 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 revi...
Why Fake It Till You Make It is a Sh!t Strategy
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.35 MBWe’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 audi...
Owning Your Kingdom or Queendom with Jevon Wooden
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBLife 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...
How to Tackle the 10 Most Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MBA 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 Cocktail Link to the recipe If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and s...
Discovering the Hidden Job Market to Propel Your Career with Loren Greiff
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBToday’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...
Networking vs Learning: How to Leverage Both While Attending Conferences
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.44 MB74% 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 a...
March Madness: Using Elite Athlete Mentality to Raise Your Game with Alan Stein Jr.
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBHow 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 Performanc...
Lying Fallow - The Creative Effect of Down Time
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.42 MBThere 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....
How to Be Awesomer with Kevin Kepple
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCan you elevate your behavior? Can you stop being efficient at doing the things that don’t need to be done? Can you increase the trust and connection that others have with you so they can be invested in your vision? And can you learn to stop having an opinion about everything and opt for kindness over being right? My guest today thinks you can, listen in as I talk with Kevin Kepple, a transformative coach and the host of the Unlock Your Freedom podcast who works with business owners and ex...
Why Your Emails Suck and How to Fix Them
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBThe average office worker receives 121 emails every workday. So, how can your email stand out and get noticed among all the competition? Listen in to learn how subject lines, emojis, lists and more can make your email irresistible to read! Drink of the week….chocolate martini 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 BOOK ME AS A SPEA...
How to Rock Your LinkedIn Profile with Lindsey McMillion Stemann
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBMore than 2 people join LinkedIn EVERY SECOND! And it’s used by more than 58 million companies, and 4 out of 5 people on LinkedIn drive business decisions, which is why it is the best social platform for lead generation. But! If you are going to tap into the awesome power of LinkedIn you need to start by setting yourself up for success. You need to start with a rock solid LinkedIn profile. Listen in as I talk with Lindsey McMillion Stemann, a LinkedIn Credibility Consultant who is here to ...
How I Create A Month of Content Ideas in 1 Hour with Deanna Seymour
February 01, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBIf you have ever wondered how I come up with the crazy ideas for my newsletter, or how I create so much content for LinkedIn, Instagram and even this podcast every month this is the episode for you. Listen in on my monthly meeting with Deanna, my marketing manager to hear how we come up with a month's worth of content in one hour. Drink of the week: Boob Grabber If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the po...
How to Channel Your Inner Rock Star with G. Wright
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBWhen you see a performer at the top of their game, killing it from the stage, looking effortless in their ability - it can be easy to forget the hours, weeks and years of practice that went into that performance. Did you know that Beyonce and her team rehearsed for 8 months for a 1.5 hour Coachella performance? This is what rock stars do. They practice, a lot. Want to channel your inner rock star? Listen in as I talk with G Wright, a Producer & Media Trainer at All Things Relax Studios...
How Getting Fired Was My Best Career Move
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBIn 2014 I was fired. I didn't realize it at the time, but it ended up being my best career move. Listen is to learn how I went from being devastated over the loss of my job to building a company and a career that I love. Drink of the week:The Boss Lady: 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! Julie Brown: Website Instagram Link...
Hypnosis and the Unconscious Mind with Susie Hayes
January 11, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBHave you ever felt stuck in a pattern of behavior that doesn’t serve you? I have, and in general when that happens I feel like I have a block in front of me or at least in my brain preventing me from making the right decisions Have you ever experienced having these blocks? Listen in as I talk with Susie Hayes, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, hypnotist and author who helps people get FREED from stuck, as she breaks down the different types of blocks that may be holding us back ...
How to Bounce Back from Being Let Go
January 04, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 9.23 MBAccording to experts, losing a job ranks in the top 5 most stressful life events, and 40% of people will be fired at some point in their career. Being fired can be embarrassing and can take some time to recover from. There are a lot of emotions that stir inside of you when you get let go including anger, guilt, fear or maybe even relief. With all of these emotions tumbling inside of you it can be easy to make bad decisions. Listen in on how to navigate being let go and how to bounce back ...
How to Stay Connected Between Weddings and Funerals
December 28, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBWhy do we only see each other at weddings and funerals? A sentence that has been uttered to me at almost every wedding or funeral I have attended. I’m sure you have heard it too. Maybe you’ve been the one to say it. Why does it take tragedy or celebration to get people in the same room and reconnect? How can we stay connected to people in between the weddings and the funerals? Listen in for 8 tips to stay connected to the people you love (and yet only see at weddings and funerals). Drin...
My 21 Day Meditation Journey
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MBFor 21 days I committed to spending 20 minutes each morning sitting in absolute silence. This was different from any meditation practice I had ever tried before, and as a woman who has been told her entire life to “tone it down” silence isn’t exactly my strong suit. So, what happened? Did I fail? Did I make it to day 21? Did I have any epiphanies? Listen in to find out. Drink of the week:Sleeping Lotus If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podc...
How to Create a Meditation Practice with Meditation Master Tom Cronin
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBHave you tried meditating but you just can’t seem to make a practice out of it, or you think you’re doing it wrong so you give up and just go for a run? A 2014 study at Johns Hopkins looked at the relationship between mindfulness meditation and its ability to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain. Now, how many of you experience fear, anxiety or stress on a daily basis? Sounds like we could all use a little meditation in our lives. Listen in as I talk with Tom Cronin, the foun...
6 Networking Tips for College Students
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.41 MBA recent article in the Wall Street Journal outlined the Five Skills Every College Student will need for their future careers and nestled in among those five was, you guessed it. Networking. The truth is the earlier you start building your network the better - so here are 6 tips for college students to start building their networks before they are even ready to enter the professional workforce. Drink of the week….The Graduate If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review ...
Diversity Certification & Sourcing Diverse Suppliers with Heather Cox
November 30, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBDid you know that there are a number of different certifications available to companies - certifications based on race, ethnicity, disability, identifying as LGBTQ?. There are a ton - but where to start? And if your company doesn’t qualify for a certification, have you struggled with diversifying your consultant or supplier base? Listen in as I talk with Heather Cox, the President and Co-Founder of Certify My Company which is a company that not only helps simplify the certification proce...
Happy THINKsgiving
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.04 MBWhat do you think is this something that you could make happen in your business if you spent an entire week, working on it, uninterrupted? No meetings, no phone calls, just your undivided attention on a goal that you have. This is what a “think week” can do for your business. One week, once a quarter to dedicate to advancing your goals. Listen in to this weeks episode where I discuss the think week I took in August and the one I am taking right now. Drink of the week…. Mexicillin ...
How to Overcome Negative Self Talk to Achieve Your Goals with Midori Verity
November 16, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBHave you ever thought about something that you have always wanted to accomplish, become, or do - but haven’t even tried because you’ve already convinced yourself that it’s not possible for you? Have you ever stopped to think about what is so scary about the journey to what you want that you haven’t even taken the first step to getting it? Listen in as I talk with Midori Verity, the CEO of Fuel to Fire, who helps driven entrepreneurs identify their life’s vision, set unstoppable goals, and...
Networking and Advocacy within the LatinX and Hispanic Community
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBEach year, September 15th through October 15th is designated as National Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month. This month-long observance recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and LatinX Americans past and present. It was during this month that a listener of this podcast Becky reached out to me to ask if I would cover the topic of networking and advocacy specifically within the LatinX and Hispanic community. Listen in as I talk with listener Becky ...
Growth Architecture and Authority with Beate Chelette
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat happens when your business grows faster than your business plan, your systems, or your company structure? Some may think this is a good problem to have, but it has the potential to be the downfall of your business. Listen in as I talk with Beate Chelette, a Growth Architect who provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems and strengthen leadership skills so that we can maximize profits and scal...
The History and Origins of Halloween
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBIt’s my favorite time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON! Have you ever thought about the origins of Halloween, why we dress up in costume, beg for candy, carve jack-o-lanterns and bob for apples? Listen in for a short history of the origins of Halloween, where it is celebrated and where it is ignored. Drink of the week….Blood and Smoke Link to the recipe If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to hel...
Expertise Schmexpertise: Why You Don’t Have to Have All The Answers with Dave Fink
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MBMost people think you need to be an expert in our given field to be successful. But look at Airbnb, Uber, Square. What these hugely disruptive companies have in common is that they were all founded by industry outsiders. People who quite literally didn’t have all the answers. So, do we really need to work at being an expert in our field if we want to achieve great things? Well, maybe not so fast. Listen in as I talk with Dave Fink, the founder and CEO of Postie, a direct mail company th...
Schadenfreude: Why We Relish in the Misfortune of Others
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBHave you ever experienced unexplainable pleasure at someone else's misfortune? If you have, then you my friend have experienced Schadenfreude. Schadenfreude is made up of two German words Schaden, which means “harm” or “damage,” and Freude, which means “joy. Researchers have found that there are three driving forces behind schadenfreude: listen in to understand these driving forces behind this universal human emotion. Drink of the week: Cousin Scotty Fails His Driving Test If you lik...
How to Establish Healthy Digital Boundaries with Daniel Sih
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat would our lives be like if we had time everyday where we disconnected, not just from our phones, but from our computers, our televisions, our iwatches. Would we feel a sense of relief at the ability to disconnect and just be present in our non digital surroundings? Think about all the things we do with our phones- calling, texting, emailing, navigating, booking ubers, listening to podcasts or audiobooks or the news, watching youtube, listening to music, playing video games, taking photo...
The Power of Starting Small, Micro-Habit Your Way to Greater Success
September 28, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.89 MBJames Clear, the author of Atomic Habits says that if you become 1% better each day, then by the end of a year, you will be 37 times improved. If most people spend 16 hours per day awake and 1% of 16 hours is 9.6 minutes. Then we can create huge change in our lives in under 10 minutes a day. Listen in as I discuss 3 ways to make habits effortless as wells four tips to setting up habits for success. Drink of the week: Bad Habits If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review...
CRM’s For People Who Hate Selling with Reuben Swartz
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBCRMs, Customer Relationship Management - more specifically the technology and the platform for managing and supporting customer relationships is supposed to help us streamline our marketing, outreach and lead generation. But more often than not companies invest lots of money into systems that their employees never use. Why? Because they chose the wrong platform. Listen in as I talk with Reuben Swartz, founder of Mimiran, a CRM for people who hate sales. He tells us how he went from hati...
7 Ways to Be a Better Leader in a Remote World
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 9.48 MBRecent Pew research suggests that out of those eligible to work virtually 7 out of 10 usually do. And McKinsey reports that more than 50% of employees would like to work from home at least three days per week. So with more and more employees choosing to work from home for a majority of their work week how can leaders strengthen relationships and create that sense of belonging among disparate team members? Listen in for 7 ways to be a better leader in a remote world. Drink of the week: C...
Three Out of the Box Approaches to Visibility with Emily Aborn
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBI see you everywhere! It’s what everyone always says to me when they see me at a networking event. But the truth is I’m not everywhere all the time, I’m not omnipresent. I have just done a REALLY good job at being visible. The power of visibility is that it does a lot of the work for you. It consistently puts you and your brand in front of people, making them feel constantly connected to you and your message. But like anything else in our business your visibility needs to be thought about s...
6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Network
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBMost executives believe that they will lose more than 28% of their business if they stop networking - so you better believe that your competition will be networking into this recession. Listen in for 6 tips to recession proof your network before the recession hits! Drink of the Week: The Hibernating Bear Julie Brown: Website Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Sponsor Nickerson
How to Develop a Growth Mindset with Danielle McCombs
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe definition of mindset is a mental attitude or inclination. Psychologist Carol Dweck says there are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. And that having a growth mindset is essential for success. So. How can we develop and nurture a growth mindset so that we can achieve the levels of success that we deserve? Listen in as I talk with Danielle McCombs, a Co-Active Institute trained coach about her 30 Day Growth Mindset Challenge Drink of the Week: The mindset...
7 Tips to Financially Prepare for the Next Recession
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.92 MBRecessions don’t last forever, in general they last about 11 months. Even though they don’t last forever they are easier to deal with if we are financially prepared for them. Listen in for 7 tips to financially prepare for the upcoming recession. Drink of the Week Recession Depression Julie Brown: Website Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Sponsor Nickerson
How to Unlock Hidden Value in Every Conversation with Certified Forensic Interviewer Michael Reddington
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBThis is the interview I have been waiting for, one that melds two of my favorite things. investigation and conversation. What if we are missing the hidden value in every conversation we are having? And what if the truth is hidden in plain sight? Listen in as I talk with Michael Reddington, a former professional investigator and Certified Forensic Interviewer to discuss how we can Unlock Hidden Value in Every Conversation we have. Drink of the Week: Easy Speak Julie Brown: Website ...
A Brief History of Recessions in the United States
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBA rising number of financial experts say the US is headed into a recession. By looking at the history of recessions in the United States what we learn is that they are a natural, yet unpleasant and sometimes painful, part of the business cycle. Listen in as I take us through a brief history of the 12 recessions in the 20th century and the three to date in the 21st century; what caused them and how long each lasted. Drink of the Week: Depression Glass Cocktail Julie Brown: Website...
The TRIP Assessment: Tenacity, Resilience, Imagination and Purpose with Keith Renninson
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBHow many of you after reading read Eat Pray Love or seeing the movie thought to yourself, “that’s what I need, a soul searching, foundation affirming trek around the world to really help me discover what the heck I am doing on this planet!” And how realistic is that for any of us? Not very realistic at all. Well, good thing for us my guest today already did all of that stuff for us. He did the trek through Nepal and combined that with a lifetime of other lessons to develop what he calls hi...
Happy Friends, Happier You: How Your Friends Happiness Affects Yours
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.52 MBWe’ve all heard the saying Happy Wife, Happy Life. But science and research actually shows that it may be more like Happy Friends, Happier You. Studies show that behavior is influenced three degrees out. Meaning, you are affected by the whims of friends of friends of friends — and similarly, they by you. Political views, weight gain, smoking and even that very very important thing, happiness, are all influenced by strangers. And having happy friends and relatives appears to be a more effe...