Aussie Mindset Mentor

Aussie Mindset Mentor

By Selina IddonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Aussie Mindset Mentor episodes

  • Do you overuse the word sorry? (63)
    Selina Iddon opens the episode with a discussion on the word "sorry," prompting listeners to rethink its usage. She delves into the impact and psychology behind frequent apologies, exploring how they can undermine self-confidence and communication. The episode provides training on using apologies effectively, ensuring they carry genuine meaning and intention. Selina emphasizes the importance of honoring the word "sorry," encouraging a mindful approach to its use. The episode concludes with reflections on maintaining the integrity of apologies and fostering healthier interactions.

    Sorry is an important and powerful word... until you overuse it and diminish its meaning.

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode
    (0:26) Understanding and rethinking the word "sorry"
    (2:11) The impact and psychology behind frequent apologies
    (3:30) Training to use apologies effectively
    (4:22) Importance of honoring the word "sorry" and conclusion
    6 min
  • Being Driven - good or bad? (62)
    Selina Iddon opens the episode by discussing the benefits and pitfalls of being driven, focusing on the importance of choosing the right goals. She emphasizes the need to build a solid foundation for success by identifying true motivations. The conversation shifts to achieving goals with this foundation, highlighting the joy found in contributing to others. Selina encourages listeners to perform a self-check on their motivations to ensure alignment with their goals. The episode concludes with closing remarks, summarizing the key insights shared.

    Being driven for an outcome can be very effective ** IF ** it comes from a conscious place.  Before going head first into achieving your goals it is important to check out who is driving.

    (0:10) Introduction and welcome
    (0:19) The benefits and pitfalls of being driven; Choosing your goals
    (2:43) Building a solid foundation for success; Identifying true motivations
    (5:38) Achieving goals with a solid foundation; The joy of contribution
    (8:09) Self-check on motivations; Closing remarks
    10 min
  • Ego vs Contribution (61)
    Selina Iddon welcomes listeners back and delves into the intricate relationship between communication, ego, and the impact of language. She explores the role of leadership in empowering others and supporting their choices, highlighting the importance of direct communication paired with kindness. The episode underscores how effective communication can influence personal and professional relationships positively. Selina wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing the key insights from the discussion.

    We quite often mean well when trying to help others, however depending on the language we use can affect both effectiveness and also the experience we leave others with.  
    If we consciously want to contribute, then our use of language is very important.  If you want to make a difference to others and find people not wanting to listen to you, it may well be the words you use are landing as ego rather than contribution.

    (0:10) Introduction and welcome back
    (0:44) Communication, Ego, and Language Impact
    (3:43) Leadership, Empowerment, and Supporting Choices
    (6:30) Direct Communication and Kindness
    (7:54) Closing remarks
    9 min
  • Passion Payoff (60)
    Selina Iddon introduces the episode by discussing the transformative power of passion. She guides listeners in identifying and acting on what truly matters to them, addressing feelings of being stuck and offering strategies for utilizing time effectively for self-improvement. Selina emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's potential to become an extraordinary individual. She poses questions to help identify personal passions and suggests actionable steps for improvement. The episode is enriched with personal anecdotes and concludes with encouragement to spread kindness.

    Passion is powerful.  What if consciously used our passion to explode our effectiveness in those areas we are passionate about.

    (0:10) Introduction to the episode and the power of passion
    (2:54) Identifying and acting on what’s important to you
    (4:33) Overcoming feelings of being stuck and utilizing time for self-improvement
    (6:43) Recognizing and becoming an extraordinary individual
    (7:36) Questions to identify passion and taking improvement actions
    (8:11) Encouragement, personal anecdotes, and spreading kindness
    9 min
  • Kids and their quirks - One for the parents! (59)
    Selina Iddon begins by discussing the mission of the podcast and its impact on promoting kindness and mindful language. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing and embracing children's unique quirks and finding a supportive community. The episode addresses common misconceptions about happiness and highlights the significance of instilling respect, gratitude, and balanced confidence in children. Selina explores the role of unconditional love and strategies for handling criticism. The episode concludes with a call to embrace individual quirks and continue spreading kindness.

    This episode is for the parents out there and it's the no frills answer to the most important thing you can do to raise happy healthy children.  
    Don't stop listening too early, it may seem like most other "keep telling them they are terrific" solution, it's not.

    (0:00) Introduction: Mission and impact on kindness and language
    (1:09) Nurturing and embracing children's unique quirks
    (2:24) Finding one's tribe and misconceptions about happiness
    (3:57) Instilling respect, gratitude, and balanced confidence in children
    (7:12) The role of unconditional love and handling criticism
    (9:48) Conclusion: Embracing quirks and spreading kindness
    12 min
  • Why strive for excellence (58)
    Selina Iddon delves into the importance of passion in achieving success, exploring how to balance work, family, and personal interests. She offers one actionable step for self-improvement, emphasizing the significance of recognizing one's potential and striving to be outstanding. The episode also underscores the role of self-improvement in spreading kindness.

    The difference between being average and excellent may only take an extra 5% effort or one action however the difference could be how many hours you work and how well you are rewarded giving time and finances for your passion.

    (0:00) Introduction and passion's role in success
    (1:37) Balancing work, family, and personal passion
    (3:49) One actionable step to self-improvement
    (6:30) Recognizing potential and being outstanding
    (7:50) Self-improvement and spreading kindness
    10 min
  • Beware using the word 'need' (57)
    Todays episode is a little different. It is an argument I wrote for my university studies, therefore more academic, formal format than usual for me.
    It felt great to have the research to back up what I have known for years and researched informally - language is powerful and the words we use make a difference to our well-being and leadership.

    References

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     Jordan, R 2021, "Topic Notes - Week 9", THEA134/234 Speaking In Public Moodle site, University of New England.

     Maslow, A 1954, Motivation and personality, Harper & Row, New York.

     McCarthy, P & Hatcher, C 2002, Speaking Persuasively: The Essential Guide to Giving Dynamic Presentations and Speeches, Taylor & Francis, New York.

     Obama, B 2011, Address to the British Parliament, University of Virginia, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/may-25-2011-address-british-parliament.

     Obama, B 2012, Nominee acceptance speech at 2012 Democratic national convention, University of Virginia, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/september-6-2012-nominee-acceptance-speech-2012-democratic.

     Obama, B 2013, Second Inaugural Address, University of Virginia, < https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/may-25-2011-address-british-parliament>.

     Obama, B 2016, Commencement address at Rutgers University, University of Virginia, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/may-15-2016-commencement-address-rutgers-university.

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     Rao, MS 2017, ‘Tools and techniques to boost the eloquence of your body language in public speaking’, Industrial and commercial training, 49(2), pp.75–79, DOI:10.1108/ICT-04-2016-0023.

    Seppala, E, Rossomando, T & Doty, JR 2013, ‘Social Connection and Compassion: Important Predictors of Health and Well-Being’, Social Research, vol. 80, no. 2, pp. 1-4  

     Sogg, S, Grupski, A & Dixon, JB 2018, ‘Bad words: why language counts in our work with bariatric patients’, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 682–692.

     Steverink, N & Lindenberg, S 2006, ‘Which social needs are important for subjective well-being? What happens to them with aging?’, Psychology and Aging, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 281–290.

    (0:10) Introduction by Selina Iddon
    (0:27) The significance and impact of the word 'need'
    (1:17) True needs versus wants and social media's influence
    (3:50) The word 'need' in leadership and communication
    (5:02) Alternative words to 'need' and closing remarks
    6 min
  • How to achieve life balance (56)
    Selina Iddon delves into the concept of work-life balance, challenging the illusion of complete happiness. She examines the impact of not living in alignment with one's purpose and introduces the first step toward rebalancing life. The discussion highlights the pitfalls of making someone else your reason for being and the importance of maintaining that reason. Selina explores training for balance by visualizing interconnected aspects of life, stressing the roles of planning, nurturing passions, and discipline. The episode concludes with final thoughts and requests for listeners to reflect on their own balance.

    Juggling 4 or more balls in the air takes training, so does juggling the separate parts of our lives.  This podcast is about simplifying how to achieve balance and keep balls in the air.

    (0:00) Introduction to work life balance and the illusion of complete happiness
    (2:08) The impact of not living your purpose and the first step in rebalancing life
    (3:47) The pitfalls of making someone else your why and keeping it alive
    (6:16) Training for balance and visualizing interconnected life aspects
    (10:02) Planning, nurturing your passions, and discipline
    (11:58) Final thoughts and requests
    13 min
  • Question: Is to 'try' a 'lie'? (55)
    Selina Iddon begins by celebrating milestones and underscores the importance of sharing achievements. She then shifts focus to the power of language, offering a giveaway to listeners. The episode examines the limitations of the word "try" and suggests empowering alternatives for clearer communication and stronger commitments. Selina uses real-life examples to illustrate how "trying" can negatively impact relationships and social interactions. She emphasizes the value of committing fully and learning from failures as a pathway to personal growth.

    Today I have celebrated the 5,000th download of my podcasts.  Thank you !  Click here for my free "Withdrawal/Deposit Words" giveaway.  Click here  https://py.pl/1VEh2T

    As well as my giveaway this episode is about a very common worm in the apple barrel, the word "try".  Listen to hear why.

    (0:00) Celebrating milestones and the importance of sharing
    (0:41) Changing disempowering language and giveaway
    (2:36) The issue with "try" and empowering alternatives
    (5:15) Real-life examples of clear communication and commitment
    (7:14) "Trying" and its effects on relationships and social interactions
    (8:28) The value of committing and learning from failure
    11 min
  • Habits - Easy or hard way to make and break them (54)
    Selina Iddon begins by recapping the importance of habits and their impact on mindset. She explores how language shapes our mindset and the significance of achieving win-win outcomes. The discussion includes maintaining an ideal weight through mindset strategies and the influences of marketing, culture, and environment. Selina emphasizes the importance of building a supportive tribe to foster success. She highlights the role of practicing kindness and fostering connections. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a goodbye.

    In this episode I explore two of the major factors in how easy it is to make or break habits - language & environment.

    (0:00) Introduction and recap of habits
    (2:26) Mindset, language, and achieving a win-win
    (5:15) Maintaining ideal weight through mindset
    (8:29) Marketing, culture, and environmental influence
    (11:11) Building a supportive tribe for success
    (14:11) Practicing kindness and fostering connection
    (15:22) Closing remarks and goodbye
    16 min

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