Developing Leaders

Often times we get to talking and assume that our audience is mesmerized by what comes out of our mouth. We just keep talking and talking and completely ignore the reception of the message from the audience. How nice would it be if there were signals that would allow the speaker to stop and realize that they are disconnected with their audience?

I ran this exercise on a Virtual Workshop that I conducted about Effective Communication. Half way through my speech I muted myself on purpose and continued to speak. In a matter of 2 seconds, everyone started saying “you are on mute” and signaling with their hands that they could not hear me.

I told the audience that I was thankful that they gave me the signal and allowed me to reconnect with them with my message. However, often times as we communicate, we are not as lucky in receiving these signals. That means that as speakers we go through the illusion of communicating and are not aware of how well the message is received.

The ability to Mute/BAN distractions in a CONFERENCE CALL and in your LIFE.

We have all been in conference calls where someone was oblivious to the speaker and their noise, distractions, or side conversations interrupted your message. This happened even after you kindly reminded everyone to please be on Mute at the beginning of the presentation unless they were speaking.

You can tell how that distraction can mess up your flow, get your off track on what you were trying to accomplish. As a host YOU have a CHOICE, You can remind them to please be on mute, and if that does not work you can quickly mute them so that they cannot bother you and the rest of the audience, and if that does not work then you can KICK THEM OUT of the meeting, because you are the HOST.

Now, let’s apply this to our own lives. How many times do we get distracted by things or people that throws us off track? The lesson for all of us here is that as HOSTS of our own lives, we have a CHOICE, we can allow these distractions to be part of our lives and continue be off track, or we can MUTE/BAN them and shift our focus back to our purpose. The choice is ours.

As you embark on your 2021 Journey, remember to intentionally look out for signals so you can better connect with your audience, and EMPOWER yourself, as the HOST of your Life, by Muting/Banning distractions from your day to day life and EMPOWER YOU to Success.

On this eipsode we talk about Self- leadership and the importance of leading ourselves first. It all starts with us. Its start with us wanting to make a change and realizing that we are the ones that have to take action. However our environment and inner circle play a big role in us looking for ways to grow or ways to bring change. 

On this episode Denis shares his story of how he had to make certain decisions and change his environment in order to continue to grow and work towards his goals. 

Key takeway from this episode is that If your environment and inner circle is not pushing and encouraging you to Grow then it might be time to Let Go. 

Do you agree with this?

Letr's Grow, 

Denis

On this episode we talk about the power of attitude, specifically about choosing how view our daily tasks. 

When we use the words 

- I have to go to work...

- I have to go to the gym...

- I have to go to school...  etc. we are associating this with an obigation and mentally this becomes a chore for us. I was recently reminded of this when I was speaking to a friend of mine that ws laid off since april due to the pandemic and was having a hard time getting a job. As we were conversing I mentioned that I had to go back to work. My friend reminded me in a humbling way that I was lucky that I had the opportunity to go to work. At this moment I was reminded of the choice and the power of attitude that a mentor of mine had shared with me years back. He would go as far as correct us when we would say that we have to do this and have to do that...he would constantly say that we get to... we don't have to.

So on this 40th Episode the challenge for us is to turn our obligations into opportunities by choosing our attitude. 

Enjoy this episode and remember to Learn Grow and Influence. 

Denis

Welcome to our 38th episode. What a treat we have in place for you today. This episode features our Special Guest Jeff Harry. 

On this episode Jeff introduces to us the concept of play, specifically how to play with your inner critic.

Jeff's  work is about challenging the current power structures in order to create a more equitable work environment and he does this through experiential play, where you build empathy for one other by putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.

To better know Jeff and learn about his offerings 

Set up a complimentary Discovery Call Here to see if Jeff can help you rediscover who you truly are through play or help your organization tackling one of your biggest issues through a positive psychology play experience, or visit RediscoverYourPlay.com for more details.

You can also Connect with Jeff on the social media on the handles below:

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Hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did. 

Denis

Hello E2S listeners. On this episode we have the pleasure to chat with Thomas Wurm. Thomas is a Master practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis, Mental-Emotional Release. Wildland firefighter, author, coach. Sports nutritionist and fitness trainer.

We talk about the "Comfort Zone" and how we can chanel our inner thoughts. Thomas encourages us to tap in the power within us and to put us in control by Stopping, Challenging and Choosing. 

To learn more about Thomas's services and his methods of coaching you can visit his website and connect with him.

www.mountainmindtricks.com

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Get a copy of Thomas's book 👉Awakened by Heart-Fire

We hope you enjoy this episode and like always challenge you to apply what you are learnig so that you can grow. Take time to reflect on what is working and what needs adjutsed and plan accoridngly. 

Here is to you  success...catch you on the next episode. 

Denis

On this episode we embark on our Empowered to Success Mini Series and we kick it off with teachings from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich by "Defining our Burning Desire". 

Here are the 6 steps to get you started. 

Start by defining your "Burning Desire"

1. Fix in your mind the exact goal you want to achieve.

2. Determine exactly what you are willing to trade for that goal

3. Set a definite date by when you intend to achieve that result.

4. Create a definite plan and start immediately.

5. Think through points 1-4, and write down your statement.

6. Read that statement aloud twice daily, in the morning and at night.

Start NOW, Where you are with what you have!!!

BE AWARE OF ROADBLOCKS along your journey.

We hope you enjoy this episode and challenge you to take action now! Live your purpose, LEARN, GROW and Influence. 

Have you Joined our private FB Group (Empowered to Success) for access to our Mini Series?

Denis

🚨 New Episode Released on Empowered  to Success - #Podcast

“Don’t let others tell you what you can’t do. Don't let the limitations of others limit your vision. If you can remove your self-doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought possible.”

― Roy T. Bennet

👉On this #35 Episode I share #mysuccessstory and my dream of wanting to come and study in America.

I share about my self-doubts and how the envrionment I grew up in made this an impossible dream. Yet through preserverance and being helped by some wonderful people I am to day living my dream and am thankful to share MY success story with you. 

I challenge you to share your story with others as you have a worthy story, that can impact and inspire someone who might be struggling and feeling stuck in their journey right now. 

Enjoy this episode and Greetings from USA, 

Denis 

In beautiful Pennsylvania Fall is upon us, and the leaves have covered the sidewalks and lawns all around. Soon winter will follow and the days will get shorter, colder and greyer. Denis uses this analogy to reflect on our Personal and Professional Growth Journey. The listeners are challenged to create awarness and identify which season they find themselves in their journey.  

For someone who has not experience the beauty of Spring and Summer in their journey, Fall and Winter can be roadblocks. 

On this episode we are reminded that just like the change in seasons, we must be intentional about recognizing this traps and make the choice of continuing to grow, as what we plant now will floruish later. Growth doesn't just happen, therefore we must continuosly take action and prepare ourselves for the journey ahead. 

Like always - Thank you for following along, and for a deeper dive to understand where you are and where you want to be feel free to reach out to Denis for a complimentary sesssion. 

Cheers, 

Denis Cela

Leadership Coach, Speaker and Trainer

www.learngrowinfluence.com