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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The F*ck It Mantra with Deanna Seymour
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBA mantra is a word, a grouping of words, or sound(s), they are spoken or chanted aloud or they can be recited internally in your thoughts. By focusing the mind on one word, or thought, and nothing else, the mind stills, allowing what may be hidden to arise to our consciousness. Do they work? Well, many neuroscientists have proved that the repetitive sound and language of mantras can and do affect aspects of our life. So now I’m sitting here saying, great another thing for me to try to do...
Using Numerology to Elevate Your Business
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBDo you know that you have a life path number and if you embrace the energy of that number it can help you in all aspects of your life? I know it sounds crazy, but it just might be crazy spot on. Numbers rule our world without us ever noticing them. There are 4 seasons to a year, 4 directions, 7 colors in the rainbow, 60 minutes to an hour, 23 pairs of chromosomes, 4 chambers to the heart. Numbers are everywhere! Listen as I talk numbers with Business Numerologist Jo Soley, specifically li...
Do You Woo? An Intro to the Woo Woo Series
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBHave you heard of WooWoo? WooWoo is relating to or holding unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis, especially those relating to spirituality, mysticism, or alternative medicine. That doesn’t really sound like it has a place in your business strategy does it? Well, that’s what I wanted to know. If we move away from the more scientific and structured basis of strategy, can there be a place for more unconventional methods towards career success. Welcome to th...
From the Bedroom to the Boardroom_Does Our Sexual Health Affect Our Success with Hallie LeBlanc
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBI once found myself sitting in front of world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel and ever since, I’ve been wondering, do our relationships in the bedroom affect our relationships in the boardroom. Does the confidence we have in our sexual relationships and the state of our sexual health affect all of our relationships and therefore our success. Listen is as I talk with Hallie LeBlanc, a sought after relationship and sex therapist. We discuss how we can begin to explore sexuality f...
Why You Need to Take a Vacation
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThere is absolutely nothing to do in Europe in August because everyone is on VACATION. Do you know what Americans are doing in August? WORKING! In America, you're expected to be a work-a-holic, which is why Americans forfeit on average 217 million vacation days per year! What? Why? You shouldn’t need a study to tell you that there are real benefits to actually taking the time off that you earned, but since we are literally working ourselves to death listen in to hear four benefits of takin...
The SHAPE Formula for Success with Mike Smerklo
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat if the secret to being a successful entrepreneur had nothing to do with your business plan, resources, market size, or strategy? If your success or failure weren’t dependent on how much money you have, where you grew up, or the level of education you received? Welcome to episode 46 where I am joined by business leader Mike Smerklo as we discuss his latest book Mr, Monkey and Me, where we discuss his entrepreneurial journey and what he calls the SHAPE method to success. And why he think...
The 4 Tricks to Remember Names
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBDale Carnegie, author of the self-help classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, published in 1936 said, “A person’s name is to that person the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” Over 8 decades later and that line still rings true especially in business. In short, remembering names is important because it makes the other person feel special. Additionally it shows that you value them, you’ve taken the time, even if it’s just a moment to listen to and remember their name...
How to Write Your First Book with Kate Hanley
June 09, 2021 06:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWriting your own book is like having a business card on steroids! But how can you get the words and ideas out of your head and onto the page? Listen in as I talk with book writing coach and NY Times Best Selling Ghost Writer Kate Hanley on how you can put a process behind writing your first book. We talk about how to work with a coach, how to get started, and the difference between self publishing and traditional publishing. The world needs the book that is inside of you. Listen in to get...
Do We Really Want To Go Back To Normal?
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBI hate the term new normal. But I think as it relates to how we want to live and work post Covid we need to define a new way of life. Yes, I want to go back to normal, in the sense that I want to be able to do all the things that we could do before Covid. But within that I want to define a new normal, one in which I’m not perpetually on the edge of burn out, where I have time to enjoy the things that I have worked so hard for. If you looked at your old life, what parts do you want to leav...
Why You're Sleeping Like Shit with Abby DesJardien
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWe spend about a third of our lives asleep. We all know that sleep is essential, it’s as important to our bodies as food, water and exercise, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. So why aren’t we prioritizing sleep in our schedules, and why do we continually put up with getting a shitty night’s sleep. Well that’s all about to change, because today I am joined by sleep evangelist Abby DesJardien to tell us all how we can all start getting a better night sleep. We dis...
Is the Handshake Dead?
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBHave your introductions felt awkward and almost perfunctory without the ritual of shaking hands? Humans have been using the handshake in one way or another for thousands of years. Tune in for a little history lesson of the handshake followed by: The 4 things that make a handshake great and which 4 handshake styles you should NEVER give! Drink of the day: Two Hands Angel’s Share Shiraz If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please reme...
Have We Forgotten How to Socialize
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBAs we slowly return to a face-to-face world, have we taken for granted that our social skills will be intact when we need them? For the past 15 months we have gotten used to treating people as if they are potentially toxic, guarding ourselves from being too close to other people - has this caused our socializing muscles to atrophy and how can we begin to feel comfortable in a world that’s less than 6 feet apart. Tune in to learn how you can ease your way back into normal and start flexing ...
Do You Have Kids? Why Not?
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the U.S. and other industrialized countries around the world, the number of women who postpone having kids, or who have decided to not have children is on the rise. In the U.S. in 2014, almost half of all women between the ages of 18 and 39 had no children. This figure is the highest percentage since the Census Bureau started measuring it in 1976. And yet, “do you have kids” is a question that I get over and over again in business meetings and at networking events and frankly I’m sick o...
How to Make Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe all know how important it is to have friends, and yet the research shows, that our friendship networks have been shrinking at an alarming rate. And the average person hasn't made a new friend in more than 5 years. Which is sad because most people actually want to make new friends, they just don’t know how. Listen in as I chat with Dr. Marissa Franco a Psychologist and Friendship expert on how we can make lasting friendships as adults. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to get a sh...
Introverts, Extroverts & Ambiverts.....Oh My
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBWhen we think about describing our personalities most people will characterize themselves as either introvert or an extrovert, and most people think that you have to be either or, but research has shown that that’s not really the case, most of us fall somewhere in the middle. Ambivert, first recorded in 1927, is based on Latin elements: the prefix ambi– “on both sides, around” and the suffix –vert, extracted from the verb vertere “to turn” so literally meaning “turned both ways,” An ambivert...
How to Get In, On and the Most Out of Clubhouse with Beth Nydick
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAre you all in on the connecting power of Clubhouse? Or are you more like me looking at it and saying are you kidding me another social media platform I need to spend time on? Or maybe you’re like what the f*ck is Clubhouse? Listen in to this week’s episode as my friend Beth Nydick gives us a quick master class on how to get in, get on, get started and most importantly get noticed on the hottest new drop in, audio only, social media platform Clubhouse. We talk about how people are using t...
Mars vs Venus: How Men Network Better Than Women
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBIn 1992 the book Men are From Mars Women are from Venus was published, it quickly became a best seller and it’s title became a catch phrase to describe why there is a fundamental language barrier between the sexes - because we hail from different planets. And It’s a load of horse shit. In fact, it’s been scientifically proven that men and women communicate in almost exactly the same way, with studies showing that the difference between the way men and women communicate amounts to one tenth ...
Discovering Your Leadership Style with Sarah Schneider
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhen trying to decide who you are as a leader are you constantly tumbling through mental gymnastics or expending way too much energy sanitizing your personality in order to fit into some pre prescribed definition of what a leader should sound like? Can you be yourself and still be a badass inspiring leader? In this episode, I interview Sarah Schneider, an executive coach, leadership trainer, and CEO of the leadership coaching firm Sarah Schieder & Company. Sarah joins me today to help us...
Power Pitching with Killer Pitch Master Precious Williams
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWhen was the last time you saw someone walk away with a whopping $500,000 dollars by bluffing their way onto national television? My guest today is a 13-time elevator pitch champion who has stuns every crowd she stands in front of with her amazing pitches. I am absolutely thrilled to share with you today my conversation with the Killer Pitch Master Precious Williams! Precious is the Founder and CEO of Perfect Pitches by Precious, LLC. She has worked with top Fortune 500 companies, succe...
525,600 Minutes: How the Pandemic Has Changed Business Forever
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBRemember when we were all told to work from home for two weeks. And those two weeks were supposed to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. And then those two weeks turned into a month and then another month, and now we have strung those months together to form a year, 525,600 minutes Prior to the pandemic if you had asked the top business advisors how long it would take to transition almost every company and their workforce from in person to virtual they would have told you that it would take...
The 5 Words That Can Reconnect You With Anyone
March 10, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBTime seems to go by so fast doesn’t it. Like one day you're in high school seeing your friends everyday and then you blink and it’s your 25th high school reunion. It happens in business too, you make connections, you have every intention of staying connected, but you get pulled in a million different directions and forget to send that email, or pick up the phone and make that call. And at some point you determine that far too much time has gone by, that it would be weird to reach back out, b...
F*ck Yeah: Why Swearing Is Good For You
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAs children we are taught that there are everyday words, and then there are bad words, the kind of words that can get you into trouble. You see, in society we think people will be offended by swear words - when in actuality most people aren’t offended by profanity at all, it’s why music with explicit lyrics still sell, why we go see R rated movies. There has actually been a tremendous amount of research into swear words. And the findings might surprise you. Scientifically speaking, having...
What's Your Too Excuse?
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBMiriam Webster defines the word too as to an excessive degree or to such a degree as to be regrettable. How many times has that word held you back? As in saying to yourself I’m too old, or I’m too young, it’s too late, it’s too early, I’m too fat, or perhaps as has happened to me on numerous occasions someone has accused you of being too much. In this episode we take a look at the thought process around using the word too in order to describe our age, our appearance, our personality and so...
JUST Is A Four Letter Word
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBHow often do you think you use the word just when describing yourself or asking for something. For example, when you describe what you do like this, “I’m just an assistant manager;” “I’m just an administrative assistant;” “I just graduated college, I just got my degree.” Or how about in your email correspondence, for example, I'm just emailing to check in. I’m just wondering if you had time to review my proposal. I just wanted to see if you had time to talk. The word just frequently funct...
Failure 101: Why Bombing is Good For You with Geri Paige
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAsk any average person why they haven't accomplished their goals yet, and more often than not, their answer will be because they are afraid that they will fail. Why are we, as humans, taught to fear failure, and where does it have its roots? Ever since our school days, we are taught to categorize things as either right or wrong. The answers are either correct or incorrect, pass or fail, with zero lessons designed to teach you how to learn from your failures. We are taught only to be emb...
Body Positivity with Summer Innanen
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAren't we tired of the energy it takes to continually be thinking about our bodies and what other people think of them? Can you imagine what you could do with all the extra energy that you waste fretting about what size jeans you fit into? You would have more time for friends, for work, for actually being active, and you can bet your ass you'd be happier too. But it’s not that easy. Especially for me. Designing a podcast episode around the subject of body positivity, body acceptance, and cr...
Taming Your Inner Critic with Mia Scharphie
January 27, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDo you ever hear a shitty inner voice in your head that tells you that you aren’t worthy of things, or that you can’t accomplish something for one reason or another? That voice is called your Inner Critic. It’s created by the voices you hear when you are in the formative years of your childhood. It could be the voice of your past, your mother, your father, an aunt, or a school bully. This voice can grow loud and paralyzing if you don’t discover ways to silence. So, how do you arm yourself w...
Confidence Builders and Derailers with Nicole Kalil
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBYou walk into a room full of people you've never met before; self- doubt, fear, apprehension, do they all kick in? The same probably happens when you speak up and share your opinions or ideas in a work meeting. What does it take you to effectively conquer your mind in such situations? It takes a belief in yourself. It takes confidence. So, if confidence looks so good on you, what keeps you from wearing it everyday? And the confident people, what have they discovered that you don't know ...
The Soundtrack to Confidence
January 13, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBCould you imagine watching your favorite epic film without the music? Would Jaws be nearly as scary if the open water scenes were not accompanied by the infamous John Williams two note alternating pattern dun nun, dun nun. For more than 45 years that sound has been our collective cultural shorthand to signal danger. Would the shower scene in Psycho be nearly as memorable without the accompanying eek eek eek. What about watching Star Wars without the theme music - not nearly as powerful. ...
4 Silver Bullets to Finding Happiness with Pam Garramone
January 06, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAs Americans we are taught that we all have certain unalienable rights. Written right there in the pages of our Declaration of Independence is that we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Something about that line has always gotten me thinking. And it’s the word pursuit. You know why? Because I think of that word as having movement. The word pursuit, which means an effort to secure or attain, appears to me to be an ongoing effort, something which may slip throug...
How to Flex Your Gratitude Muscles with Beth Hewitt
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB2020 is almost over. What a dumpster fire of a year AMIRIGHT? This is usually the time of the year when we gather our year end lists, think about all the things we have done, seen, heard and accomplished in the past 12 months. But right now the only thing I can think of is that I'm so glad it's almost over. Is it just me or are you also struggling to find things to be grateful for? I don't generally think of myself as an ungrateful bitch. But then I started getting nervous; what if I am and...
Is It Really Better To Give Than To Receive?
December 23, 2020 09:45 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWe’ve all heard the line before, that it is better to give than to receive. During the holidays you’ll hear it over and over again, but is it true, and if so why? What does the act of giving do for us? Sure, philosophers will tell you to give freely, but what about scientists? What does the data say - is there data to back up the idea that it is indeed better to be a giver than a getter? Well, of course the data backs it up or this would be a pretty shitty podcast episode. But let’s start...
The Power of Friendship with Lydia Denworth
December 16, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWould you be surprised if I told you that friendship is as important for your health as diet and exercise. That there is an actual correlation between how social you are and how long you will live! New research shows that the power of friendship gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships, which doesn't surprise me one fucking bit since my personal experience is that families are messy and unreliable. And it's your friends that you can depend on! Why then...
Real Friends vs Work Friends
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBA study showed that 70 percent of employees say friends at work is the most crucial element to a happy working life, and 58 percent of men would refuse a higher-paying job if it meant not getting along with co-workers. Maybe this is why the Gallup research shows that people who have strong work relationships are more engaged, produce higher-quality work and have a higher state of well being. Then why do only 15% of people believe that they have a real friend at work? Probably because most o...
Dompamine: The Ultimate Networking Wingperson
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAre you struggling to find a way to stand-out at networking events both virtual and in person? Tune into the next 13 minutes and never have another boring conversation again! Everything we do starts in our brain, it’s the literal boss of the body! And in the next few episodes, we are going to delve into the incredibly resourceful human brain and learn how you can utilize its power to get the best out of any networking event! There are a number of neurotransmitters involved in brain-body con...
How to Combat Holiday Loneliness
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBEven during good years the holidays can be a difficult time for some people. Now, combine that with Covid fatigue, increased loneliness, travel restrictions, and isolation and the holidays can seem like an even more stark and lonely time. The holiday season this year is going to be different for everyone. Yes, we are untethered from the family and tradition this year, but we can still incorporate some parts of our tradition into the holiday and perhaps even create new traditions worthy of ...
List Your Way to More Productivity & Less Stress
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBWe all have a hundreds if not thousands of things we want to do and accomplish in our lives, and sometimes when we look at the enormity of what we hope to achieve it can seem like it’s all too much. It can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed, to get trapped under the mental weight of all your goals, and to lose focus. And that was before the pandemic started. The truth is we can become paralyzed by everything we have on our plate. We can easily become overwhelmed by our to-dos, and ...
How to Create a Massive Instagram Following
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOne does not just become an Instagram celebrity overnight, but when a person does, you can be sure that they are influential individuals and that the online network they have created will grow their business to greater heights! On the show today, we have Tiffany Narbonne, founder of T. Jazelle, who by sharing what she creates with love and passion has organically created a massive instagram following and become a certified Instagram celebrity. Tiffany's personality shines through every...
How to Create a Massive Instagram Following with Tiffany (Jazelle) Narbonne
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOne does not just become an Instagram celebrity overnight, but when a person does, you can be sure that they are influential individuals and that the online network they have created will grow their business to greater heights! On the show today, we have Tiffany Narbonne, founder of T. Jazelle, who by sharing what she creates with love and passion has organically created a massive instagram following and become a certified Instagram celebrity. Tiffany's personality shines through every sin...
How to Create Positive Distractions
November 04, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDo you know why some of the best ideas come to you when you are on the shower or on your morning run? Or why sometimes, the solutions to your most unsettling problems seemingly come out of the blue, when you aren’t even thinking about it? This is because when your brain is not concentrating deeply on something, it is free to roam about and come up with it’s best ideas. Distractions are not necessarily bad, they can actually be much needed. Harvard University researcher and psychologist Shel...
Spine Chilling Networking & Ghost Stories
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBSpooky content alert! Waking up in the dead of night to find an unknown blurry-faced figure lying right beside you in bed? Or how about a deceased relative changing the television channel while evidently sitting on his favorite spot on the sofa? Has your brain made the connection between networking and horror yet? Networking can be awfully scary to some people, and have I got for you some really bizarre stories from listeners in the show today. To ease the suspense, have you ever mistaken ...
How and Why to Network on LinkedIn
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAre you ignoring the professional world’s most rewarding and recognizable networking and social media platform? LinkedIn today has over 610 million members, 300 million of them are active monthly users and 40 percent of those visit the site every single day! It’s high time you boss up and start building an attention-grabbing yet formally laid out profile. In this podcast I swiftly and tactically guide you through the process! In a fun yet fact-filled episode, you’ll get to know why LinkedIn...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling During Covid
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe economic forecast for 2020 looked great for about two months and then SLAM! The shit hit the fan and it all came to a screeching halt. We can’t go into the office, kids can’t go to school, you can’t find toilet paper, I’m washing my fucking groceries before I bring them in the house. How are we supposed to sell to people and companies during this time, when we are so on edge that we are washing our fucking groceries? Is it even appropriate to try to sell? The answer is yes, yes, if y...
5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Virtual Conferences
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBConferences work if you know how to work them and can be an important part of your business development strategy. But, what are we to do now that the in person aspect of conferences are gone? No chances to serendipitously meet someone in a session, no booths to entice people into by handing out shitty tchotchkes at, no hotel bar to saddle up to, throw back a few drinks at and make new friends, no after parties, no after, after parties? None of it. Virtual conferences do not have to suck. T...
5 Tips for Looking Your Best in Online Meetings
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBLove them or hate them it looks like virtual meetings and events are here to stay. Now that we know that this, how can we make sure that we are looking our best in this online world? Have you ever done your hair and your make up and you are looking fly, then you take a selfie and you’re like how the f*ck do I look like Hagrid from Harry Potter in this picture, and where did that third chin come from? This has happened to me more times than I care to mention to you lovely people, which is why...
5 Virtual Networking Tools
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has not diminished the importance of networking, in fact it has shone a light on how important networks are. Creating and maintaining virtual relationships is as fundamental to maintaining mental health as it is to business success. Yes, you can still connect with others in a pure and authentic way. Yes, you can still meet new people and grow your network. Yes, you are allowed to look for new business during the pandemic. In this episode we discuss the 5 vi...
Coming Out To Your Network
September 16, 2020 12:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the invisible but very omnipresent ceilings that occur in work cultures that can hamper one’s ability to succeed. You already know about the glass ceiling; today we are discussing the Lavender Ceiling. The lavender ceiling exists when a person who identifies as LGBT encounters more resistance toward promotion or moving upward in a company than a straight person would. It takes courage to come out in any industry. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to com...
The Personal Cost of Code Switching
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss linguistic code switching, natural black hair, navigating a male dominated industry as a woman of color and how to get into good trouble. The definition of code-switching is, “the modifying of one’s behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms.” Code switching is a part of everyday life for most people. Between interacting with friends, family and strangers, your demeanor and language can change to match different situations. In my book...
How to Diversify Your Network
September 02, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIt took a man’s life and millions of people protesting in the streets amidst a global pandemic for me to realize (and then a lot of courage to accept) the fact that I am a silent participant in the centuries old problem of racism. I have been networking for more than two decades. After more than 20 years meeting people you would think that my network would be diverse. You’d be wrong. Among the hundreds of people I knew, I could count the number of people of color in my network on one hand,...
How To Analyze Your Existing Network
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBGood news listeners, you already have some kind of network, it may be small, big, weak, strong but the good thing is that you’ve already got something - you’re not starting from zero! Phew! But have you ever sat down and asked yourself who your closest connections are and why are they your closest? How invested in your success are they, how invested in their success are you? Who among the people you know are just acquaintances? It’s important to make sure you surround yourself with really...