Pocket Sized Pep Talks

“You’re just not good enough.”

Have you ever heard those words rattling around in your brain?  Perhaps a better question would be this: Has anyone not heard those words rattling around in his or her brain?  In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we'll do battle with this voice by:

- Discussing the power of affirmations, and fearing them, but embracing them.

- Focusing on track records of success.

- Recognizing that we all hear the voices... but you don't have to choose to listen!  

In this Pocket Sized Pep talk, which at a little over 30 minutes, isn't so Pocket Sized, you'll learn:

• How improv ties into many of the communication struggles you may be experiencing.
• How important it is to improve your speaking skills.
• General advice for those who have presentations to deliver.
• Two of the biggest, universal challenges most struggle with, and how to address them.
• A few, simple ideas to improve your virtual delivery skills.

Have you ever felt "stuck" in your job, even your life?  A better question would be, who hasn't!  On this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, guest Terry McDougall shares some ideas that can energize your relationship with your boss - the company you work with - and even those you have personal interactions with.  The topic is a big one, but we found ourselves focusing on some of the frustrations with not being appreciated at work, issues that can impact our careers, and even advice for those who may want to make coaching a career choice!

People literally thumb their noses at small, somewhat inconsequential moves that improve performance... but when we combine these moves, we can dramatically improve our performance.

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll be presented with a simple, "5% Move," which is an idea that will improve your performance by a proposed, paltry 5%.  We'll pivot off that idea to other examples and if you listen carefully, you might end up convinced to becoming  a collector of 5% Moves, just like me!

In this podcast, you'll learn:

• The power of journaling.
• Approaches to maintaining your own journal.
• How to get the most out of your journal.

"Wisdom consists of three thing; success, failure, and a conscious knowledge of the lessons learned from each."  It's time to build your path to wisdom!

A 1991 sequel to the movie Peter Pan provides a backdrop to a wonderful lesson, and technique to maintaining happiness.  It's a simple, quick message that I'm quite sure you'll benefit from.  Be prepare to learn how to Make Your Mind Smile...

Through a recent failure of my own, I'll tell you three ways to cope with failure.  The fact is, failure may be an unwelcome guest, but that doesn't mean we have to fear its presence.

In this podcast you'll learn how to utilize a, "Transition Sandwich."  This is a technique that provides transitions into the information you provide, and out of the information you provide.  When you can accomplish this, you can put some real polish to the way you communicate. 

Rather than wring our hands, and retreat in worry, we can battle uncertainty with meaningful tasks.  These tasks can take on all shapes and sizes, but to be sure, they become critical in helping us to cope with doubt.  A story from my father, Lee Jolles, provides a wonderful backdrop to a simple solution to uncertain times.

Jahmaal Marshall opens up about working with people of all ages and backgrounds, to help each to realize what's possible.  We talk about things like:

• The difference between understanding and being understood.
• Rituals within conversations with others who have a different viewpoint.
• Conflict resolution.
• Empathic listening.
• The importance of emotional intelligence.
• Lessons learned that had the biggest impact on his life.

Prepare to learn and be inspired!