Belly Dance Alchemy

Whether it's knee-knocking terror or just butterflies in your stomach, fear of public speaking holds so many people back in their careers, their dance adventures, and life in general.

In this episode, I share 4 practical approaches you can take to manage (and even conquer!) your fear of public speaking.

Don't hide your voice and ideas - the world needs them now more than ever!

So listen now and get ready to speak up!  "Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking" is out now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

• Slip on the ol' boxing gloves or
• Run away as fast as possible

Humans are emotion-driven creatures, whether we want to admit it or not.  And many of the most challenging situations that come up for us aren't based strictly on fact - they're based on feeling: managing conflicts, change, influencing others, sales, delegating.  Trying to fix a feeling-based problem with a fact-based solution, ain't gonna help.

In this episode we dig into the work of Daniel Goleman, who wrote (arguably) THE book on Emotional Intelligence (EQ).  He says:

“The rules for work are changing. We’re being judged by a new yardstick: not just by how smart we are, or by our training and expertise, but also by how well we handle ourselves and each other.”

So let's learn about that new yardstick!

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If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

Hi dancers!  Does the thought of networking (for day job or dance life) make you feel:

1.   Icky
2.   Grumpy
3.   Queasy
4.   Terrified
5.   All of the Above  

 Well fear not, listener!  In this episode we're going to bust four common myths about networking that keep many people from building the strong, mutually beneficial relationships that great networks provide.  No pushy or smarmy behaviors needed.  Who knows?  You might even learn to *gasp* LOVE networking!

In this episode I mention a book that's been a great resource: Elaine Biech's Skills For Career Success: Maximizing Your Potential At Work.  If interested, you can buy it here.

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We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos

 If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

Let's start digging into building our professional and personal networks.  Here's a mini episode  to prepare you for next week's full episode on Networking The Non-Icky Way. 

I'm on vacation this week, visiting with family I haven't been able to see in 1 1/2 years (yay for vaccines!), but I didn't want to leave you hanging.  Next week we'll have a full episode on how to network professionally without feeling salesy or pushy, and in ways that feel comfortable and beneficial for everyone involved. 

Talk to you next week!

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We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos

 If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

Are you a Take This Fun Quiz kind of person?  If you said yes, today's episode is especially for you.  We're digging into different ways that people communicate, using a modified DISC assessment that we'll do right here!  In this episode!  No complicated test needed!

 But if you're afraid of being labelled as Type X or Style_______, no worries - we'll also explore how we aren't really putting ourselves into a self-limiting box by dissecting the way we communicate.  In fact, we'll learn some ways to flex our natural default communication style to be much more effective communicators.

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We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos

 If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

EXTRA EXTRA (mini-episode!)

Are you a leader who is now managing remote employees or a blended team of remote and in-office people?   Are you a dance teacher or studio owner with online and/or in-person students? 

You now have even MORE responsibilities, including one very important one: VISIBILITY! (Yes I'm shouting, because this is crucial stuff!)

Today's video shares one tactic to start the process of building solid communication and visibility for both your team and yourself!

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We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos

 If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

The world is so much more open to remote work, to being a digital nomad, and that's fantastic!  If that way of working is calling to you - great!  Go for it!  Bon voyage!

 But there are some really important things to keep in mind.  {Cue sad trombone}

 One of the most crucial concerns about remote work is the lack of VISIBILITY that comes with it.  And I don't just mean turning your camera off during video calls.  We're talking career-stalling, Wonder Woman's Airplane types of invisibility to the decision makers in your organization.

 Invisibility might be a superpower to some heroes, but it's NOT going to get you very far in your career.  If you work remotely, invisibility becomes an enemy to your success.

 In today's episode, we're going to discuss a number of strategic ways to keep yourself not only visible when working remotely, but to actually grow your career while working and living where you want.  From excelling in your current job to finding new opportunities for career growth and advancement, we're going to get tactical in this one.  Let's go!

Want more?

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 If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

I’m all for individuality - doing things your own way!  Forging your own path through life!  Woo!  Unique Rules!

 But hey.

 If someone has learned a lesson the hard way, or has figured out an amazing technique for dealing with a situation, why reinvent the wheel?  

 We may be unique, but it doesn't mean we're remote desert islands in a sea of I Gotta Figure This Out By Myself.  

 We're more like an Archipelago of Shared Knowledge, washed in a sea of Human Experience.  This metaphor is going off the rails fast.  Ahem.

 In this episode, we'll learn how to learn from other people's best practices using the Mimic and Model approach.  This method will shorten our learning curve to improvement, by practicing and adapting the ways other people have succeeded.  Think of it as Incognito Mentoring.  

 So get out your magnifying glass - we're going to do some investigating!

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I'm trying some new stuff with our episodes this year, and want to make sure this podcast is filling your needs.  Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at [email protected]

 Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.org

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We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos

If you're interested in working with me, either 1:1 or in conjunction with your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at [email protected], go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs. 

Picture the scene:  You've been hand selected to participate in a big work project or a huge dance event!  Woo hoo!  How exciting!  Except a loud voice is booming in your head, saying:

 I am a complete fraud.  They just don't realize it yet.

 Ah yes, the dreaded Imposter Complex.  In this episode, we're going to face this bully head on, digging into what Imposter Complex is, nine ways that it shows up, and a whole bunch of practical steps we can take to send it on its miserable way.  Buh-bye!

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If you're interested in working with me directly, either as a 1:1 client or by bringing me to your organization or company for development training workshops, let's chat!  Please email me to set up a 30-minute complimentary consultation at [email protected]

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