The reason why it is so damn important to be a master conversationalist is this — you literally CANNOT go a day without speaking to at least ONE person.

Conversations are opportunities to CONNECT. And we are in a world thirsty for connection.

Professionally — being a good conversationalist will make you charismatic, memorable, and bloody unforgettable.

In our personal lives — good conversations feed our soul — seriously, have you ever left a good conversation feeling all warm and fuzzy?

Our relationships make up a huge chunk to having a fulfilling life, and conversations are the start to long lasting, meaningful relationships.

In this episode, I’ll be sharing 5 common mistakes people make when having conversations, and some suggestions on what to do instead.

I am literally going to reveal my SECRETS to human connection, learnt from 8 years of professional hosting as well as doing sales, which I know WILL transform the way you connect with your bosses, colleagues, potential employers, clients, partner, parents, the list goes on.

You may access the shownotes here: https://tinyurl.com/oyvpodep06

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Has finding your Purpose been something that’s been on your mind? And then honestly – has finding your purpose been feeling like you’re hitting a wall? What does it really mean to Find your Purpose?

One of the most common questions I’ve gotten when I meet new people is they ask me “Rae, you’re running your own global coaching business, speaking on stages in front of thousands, and when you talk about your work you’re SO PASSIONATE. How did you discover that this is what you wanna do?

Strangely enough, what helped me discover my purpose was actually NOT fretting so much about finding my purpose. I share EXACTLY what I mean in this episode and how you can set yourself on the path of discovering your purpose. 

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Have you ever avoided a conversation you NEEDED to have with someone? You know it has to happen but you’re afraid of ruffling feathers or “making it a big deal”.

Perhaps it is at work, when your colleagues don’t give their best as you give yours. Or your boss who doesn’t seem to respect after-work hours.

Maybe it's your parents or partner who don’t seem to understand your POV no matter how much you explain, and just keep giving you unsolicited advice. 

Or a friend who constantly rants and whines about her life and you always feel drained by your conversations. You don’t know what or how to approach the conversation.

Avoiding these tough conversations could ultimately HARM YOU. 

In this episode of the "Own Your Voice Pod", I share about the harmful consequences of avoiding tough conversations, and how we can best handle them. 

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How do you make the most out of opportunities that may be dreary, and motivate yourself when doing responsibilities you're not passionate about?

What you’re doing as a job may not be the thing you’re most passionate about.

Sometimes after years of building your business, things get repetitive and you lose that spark

There will be aspects of your work you don’t enjoy – for me I love the speaking to people part, coaching part, but I don’t exactly love planning, using excel sheets and preparing proposals.

Here’s the problem: Do something without heart and people can tell. It gives off a certain energy. This energy creates your brand presence that stays with people. They’ll remember you for that.

Question today is – how can you do everything with excellence and inspiration even when you aren’t passionate about it?

As you listen to this podcast, I suggest downloading the document that comes with this, it includes the Powerful Guiding Questions I mention during this podcast. It is available in my Private Telegram Channel, which you may join here: http://bit.ly/SSpeakersSpecial

There are so many brilliant coaches and service-based entrepreneurs out there. There are plenty of smart and experienced people wanting the same job as you, striving for that promotion just like you are.  What makes you different?  

Here's the catch: You are different, you may not realise it, or may not be communicating it. Perception is Reality. You and I both know that everyone is unique. But if your potential client or employer sees your profile and it looks just like everyone else's, they will perceive you to be just another ____ (fill in the blank).  

You are unique. Show that uniqueness. You can do that through owning and leveraging your unique story.  

In today’s episode you’ll learn not just how you can Own Your Story, but the various ways you can and leverage it to set you apart in your industry.   We’ll be talking about Owning Your Story so that you speak up and show up with unshakeable confidence and unforgettable presence. 

We’ll also be talking about Using Your Story in: building your business or personal brand, creating content that inspires and educates, in your interviews, and introducing yourself to someone new.   

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I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Own Your Voice Pod! Start a conversation! Share this episode with a friend or on social media, and tag me https://www.instagram.com/raematrix/. I’ll love to hear your unique thoughts on this episode.   

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Do you feel like you don’t have enough experience to use your voice? Have you ever thought “Let me learn more till I reach ‘there’, then I can contribute my ideas, then I can give people advice”.   Well, this is for you. Your voice has so much power, more than you realise.  In this episode of the “Own Your Voice Pod”, you’ll learn how your voice has actual power, and take away 3 simple yet powerful tips to unleash the true power of your voice.  

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I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Own Your Voice Pod! Start a conversation! Share this episode with a friend or on social media, and tag me @raematrix. I’ll love to hear your unique thoughts on this episode.   

Be part of the #OwnYourVoice Movement by joining our Private Telegram Channel. There are exclusive worksheets and templates for you to take action and actually Own Your Voice. You may do so by clicking here: http://bit.ly/SSpeakersSpecial

How can we use our fear to our advantage? How can we build up our courage so that we can develop the power and confidence to chase our dreams? What are the practical steps we can take right now to keep our fears in check? 

Rae answers the above with Sha-En Yeo, a TEDx speaker, best-selling author and a graduate of the prestigious Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. 

She has been featured on national TV documentary ‘Chasing Happiness’, MyPaper, Business Times; and shared her wisdom on 938LIVE & MONEY 89.3FM. Over the past 10 years, she has trained and spoken to more than 20,000 people in Singapore and beyond. 

Listen in for very practical tips and simple mindset shifts that can make the biggest difference!

We all have a plan. We plan to get our dream job by a certain age. We plan to get that prestigious internship during the summer. We plan to get that number of clients to build our business. We plan to get attached and married by 30. And sometimes, in fact, most times, things don't go according to plan. Here are the bumps and turns in my life, and three things that helped me through it. [Share your thoughts using #ThriveWithRae | Follow me @raematrix]

Fear cripples us. Fear limits us. Fear stops us from doing what makes us happy. Whether it is fear of failure, fear of embarrassment and criticism, fear of connection and relationships -- fear will stop us from achieving our greatest desires, and severely limit our potential, IF we don’t know how to handle it.

Today’s podcast is the first part of a two part series with Coach Jenny Quiros, a Strengths-Based Life Coach focused on helping people achieve wellbeing and fulfilment in life. Coach Jenny is a Practical Positive Psychology Specialist. Today, we will talk about the origins of fear, simple mindset shifts to break free from fear, and the essential ingredients to develop confidence and emerge courageous.

We are all wired to connect. Friends, family, community - they are an integral part of our lives. Our friends usually share our common interests or professions, so what happens if we change our professions? If we have a redirection of our priorities? We may naturally spend less time with our old group of friends, but does that mean we will lose them?

In this episode, I chat with Jing An, an entrepreneur, author, financial consultant and university student. He shares about the difficult social decisions he made when he entered the vibrant university and campus culture. Join the conversation as we chat about fear of judgement, transiting through phases of life, and managing priorities.

What struck you the most? Have you experienced fear or judgement? Fear of losing friends? It would mean a lot to hear from you. Head to my YouTube or Instagram and leave me a comment.

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