Welcome to Monday Motivations! This week's episode explores the fascinating phenomenon of emotional contagion (EC) and its impact on well-being and partnerships in the workplace. Research suggests that negative emotions like stress and frustration can easily spread from one employee to another, leading to low morale and decreased productivity. However, the good news is that positive emotions like joy and enthusiasm can also be contagious and foster a positive work environment. Join us as we delve deeper into the concept of emotional contagion and discover practical ways to promote well-being and positive emotions in the workplace. Tune in now to start your week with a motivational boost: Listen to the episode & join our community:

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This Monday, Dana Williams talks about never giving up and creating connections to maximize goals and resolve. By connecting with others, you can expand your network of contacts and potentially create new opportunities for yourself.

Collaborating with others can help you share your knowledge and skills, as well as learn from others' experiences and expertise. You can achieve your goals more quickly, as you can leverage each other's strengths and resources to overcome challenges and make progress.

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In Episode 47 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Claire Harbour didn't resist the urge to explore her clumsy, sometimes intrusive childhood questions that resulted in deep, challenging adult explorations. Despite having a non-traditional career path, Claire embraces her desire to learn and uses her innate creativity to connect ideas, people, and opportunities. Her unique ability to simplify complex concepts and fearlessly share her thoughts sets her apart.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• Navigating a Career Transformation: Cultivating a Non-Linear Path

• Embracing Courage in Career Endeavors: Taking Steps towards Boldness

• The Importance of Mentorship in Corporate Careers

• Prioritizing Authentic Experiences over Sales Pitches

• The Fundamentals of Cultivating Curiosity and Taking Action

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Episode Overview:

01:16 – Claire Harbour, a personal journey.

21:58 –An awakening with a series of ensuing transformations.

28:39 – Deciding to start coaching as a business.

Episode Links:

Claire Harbour LinkedIn

Claire Harbour Website

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Dana Williams Co. Website

This Monday, Dana Williams delves into seven questions to ask yourself as a leader to create impact and workplace partnerships:

1. Do you solicit feedback?
2. Are you consistent with your team?
3. Do you show empathy, compassion, and a caring attitude?
4. Are you transparent?
5. Do you accept blame and share credit?
6. Are you direct, and do you follow through?
7. Do you help others be in the spotlight?

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In Episode 46 of the Dominate Your Day podcast, Dana Williams and Antonella explored the topic of fostering success through collaboration. They emphasized the significance of utilizing the power of partnerships and company culture to achieve desired outcomes. Antonella expounded on how the Clifton Strengths methodology is extensively used at Eyeful Media to foster competent team dynamics and practical skills matching. With a strong leadership style, Antonella shared her approach to increasing engagement and maintaining productivity within her organization. A significant takeaway from Antonella's episode was the statement, "We reserve the right to get smarter"– continually enhance our knowledge and abilities.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• Knowing your Clifton strengths, knowing your people.
• Lessons in business: choosing people that are aligned by a common set of values.
• Cultivating a robust company culture with diverse people.
• Advice for entrepreneurs/solopreneurs: plan ahead and the finances in check
• Dominating your day with your unique Clifton Strengths.

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Episode Overview:

16:04 – Being international within work cultures and teams.

27:17 –Managing entrepreneurship with diverse teams with a unique set of skills.

31:29 – Get in touch with Antonella and Eyeful Media.

Episode Links:

1. Antonella Pisani LinkedIn
2. Eyeful Media Website
3. The Strengths Journal
4. Dana Williams Co. Website

Overwhelmed is a feeling of being buried under too much work, stress, or pressure. As a leader, you always get what you create or what you allow.

So, here is a question: What are you creating or allowing within your bounds? This Monday Motivations offers nuggets on how to identify and take actions when overwhelm holds us back.

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In our conversation this week, Sarah Dusek chronicles her lessons in scaling success– how she, together with her husband, founded and scaled Under Canvas to a leading U.S. Adventure business – what failed, what she learned, and how she embraced the act of failing faster. Still, less than 2% of women get funded annually out of all the venture capital money that gets deployed- and according to Sarah, "if the only people who are building businesses are men, the world is going to not serve all of us, and we're not gonna build for all of us. We're gonna continue to perpetuate the inequalities that exist in our world today, and we're gonna not solve some of the biggest challenges of our time"

In this episode, you'll learn…

• Scaling success: how Sarah's wake-up call created a pivot from an NGO to co-founding a leading business in adventure glamping in the U.S.…
• The Basics: If you fail, you learn, and if you learn, you grow– how did failing fast enable Sarah to morph into a self-thought businesswoman?
• Venture capital opportunities for women in Southern Africa: how Engyma Ventures started to empower women with a continent.
• The 101s of managing a business with your spouse or a significant other.

Episode Overview:

• 16:04 – Play rock, paper, and scissors: the art of business management and decision-making with your partner.
• 27:17 –Women Entrepreneurs don't have access to capital and the chances of them being able to be wealth managers are low.
• 33:43 – To pioneer in new ways, in new places, and we felt like we could make more of a difference.

Episode Links:

• Sarah Dusek LinkedIn
• The Strengths Journal
• Dana Williams Co. Website

Limiting beliefs are negative thoughts that we have about ourselves and our abilities. They can hold us back and prevent us from achieving our goals and reaching our full potential. Some common examples of limiting beliefs include: "I'm not good enough," "I'm not smart enough," "I don't have the right skills," or "I do not have time for that." These beliefs can be deeply ingrained and difficult to overcome, but it is important to recognize and challenge them in order to move forward. To overcome limiting beliefs, it is helpful to identify the specific thoughts that are holding you back and work on reframing them in a more positive and empowering way using your Clifton Strengths. This can involve seeking support from others (accountability partners), setting small, achievable goals, and practicing self-compassion and self-acceptance. By addressing your limiting beliefs and holdbacks, you can free yourself from self-imposed limitations and achieve greater success and fulfillment in your life.

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On episode 44 of the Dominate Your Day Podcast, Dr. Cindy McGovern dissects how personal branding and selling yourself go hand in hand. In today's environment, it's not enough to just have the right qualifications and experience. Employers want to see that you have a unique set of skills and qualities that set you apart from other candidates. One important aspect Dr. Cindy mentioned of personal branding is to understand your unique selling points. Knowing what your facets are and what are the strengths/skills and qualities that make you stand out? Once you have a clear understanding of these, you can start to build your brand around them and concurrently fetch constructive feedback to augment character development.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• What can recent college graduates implement within the realm of personal branding to be more employable?
• The Basics: If you learn to sell, it will change your life. Mastering the art of selling yourself innately.
• A summary of Dr. Cindy McGovern's book, "Every Job is a Sales Job."
• Rapport isn't trust, and the 101 of sales is trust. How to nurture relationships and build trust in the process of self-promotion?

Episode Links:

1. Dr. Cindy McGovern LinkedIn
2. Dr. Cindy's Website
3. The Strengths Journal
4. Dana Williams Co. Website

Personal branding involves creating a unique and authentic identity that reflects your values, skills, and experiences. It is an important part of leadership because it helps you stand out and communicate your value to others. To understand and measure your personal brand and progress, it is helpful to write down everything you have ever achieved. This can include professional accomplishments, personal growth experiences, and any other achievements that are important to you. By looking at this list, you can get a sense of your strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for the future. A strong personal brand can help you build credibility and influence as a leader, and writing down your achievements can help you understand and measure your success.

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