Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham

“Leadership is not about the title. It’s about caring, and about humanity, love, and nurturing people." — Joe Fox Allison and Joe talk about cops, vulnerability, leadership and 9/11.

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You're bound to meet a jerk or two who just doesn't get the idea of connecting. This happened to a friend and this is the advice I gave her plus what you can do instead to get a profitable result from networking. 

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“Doing it hurts less than quitting. So I don't quit." — Peter Shankman  Another behind the scenes look at an entrepreneurs life. In this episode, Allison and Peter Shankman discuss:How ignoring the haters in your life improves your lifeThe authenticity of the company HARO its complicationsHow people with ADHD succeed in a business environment differently than othersWhat happens when someone with ADHD runs out of dopamine in their bodyKey Takeaways:If they don't matter in your life, then don't care what they think of you.Stay calm when a problem arises.It's not crazy if it works for you.As much as it hurts to do the race, quitting hurts even more. Connect:Twitter: @petershankmanFacebook: facebook.com/petershankmanWebsite:  Shankminds.comEmail:  [email protected]: @petershankman Check out Allison's books:Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life SucksandFrom Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy Connect with Allison Graham:Website: r-ninja.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/allisondgrahamInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham 

About Peter Shankman

The New York Times has called Peter Shankman "a rockstar who knows everything about social media and then some." He is a best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker. He is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about the customer experience, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.)

In addition to his passion for helping people and companies find success, some of Peter's highlights also include: Founder of HARO - Help A Reporter Out,The ShankMinds Breakthrough Network, and Faster than Normal. Finally, Peter is a father, a 2x ironman triathlete, a class B licensed skydiver, and an avid Peloton rider. He's based in NYC with his daughter and 19-year-old cat, both of whom refuse him access to the couch. Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Danielle Taylor   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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How many times have people told you they’re busy? It’s like teeing up boring small talk, isn’t it? Would you like people to stop telling you how busy they are too? Leave a comment below and I’ll respond. 

If you’re always complaining about being busy, beware, it can hurt your personal brand and therefore, it’s best to stop telling people you’re busy.

 

In this episode:

 

The five reasons why you need to stop telling people you’re busy.How saying you’re busy puts up a barrier to connections.What to say instead of saying you’re busy.Why you get annoying advice from friends about how busy you are. 

Key takeaways:

 

Stop teeing people up to give you annoying advice like “slow down” or “you need to relax”Complaining about how busy you are hurts client relationships and can stop referrals from happening.Everyone is busy, choose something more interesting to say such as, “I’m really excited about a project I’m working on.” 

 

 

Check out Allison's books:

 Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks

and

 From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy

 

Connect with Allison Graham: 

 

Website: www.r-ninja.com  

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resiliencyninja

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham/  

 

Email: [email protected]

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Your words will create your life. In this episode, Allison and Alicia Dunams discuss:  The importance of showing what happens behind the scenes of your life, and sharing the truth of your life.  How to not compare yourself to others around you.  The responsibility of changing other people's lives.  How to change conversation into tangible results.    Key Takeaways:  You have to run your own race, the only thing you can compare yourself against is yourself. Focusing on other people is a great way to change people's lives for the better. Focusing on the end result does not create a good experience leading up to that end result.  What you say, you create.  "When you open your heart, it creates a connection to other people's hearts." — Alicia Dunams   Connect with Alicia Dunams:   Twitter:  @AliciaDunams Facebook:  @AliciaDunams Website:  www.AliciaDunams.com www.BestsellerInAWeekend.com www.TheBookFunnel.com Email:  [email protected] Instagram: @AliciaDunams  Check out Allison's books: Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks and From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy  Connect with Allison Graham:  Website:r-ninja.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/allisondgraham?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/ LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-ninja/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham Email: [email protected]   Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Jessie Taylor  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

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Feeling stressed out? It’s within your power to stop.  

Welcome to this insights episode for FU-CHAAA Fridays. FU-CHAAA is the sound a Resiliency Ninja makes as it swats problems out of its way.

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In this episode

 The difference between stress, obstacles and adversity.The 3 questions to ask yourself to be resilient and adapt in tough times.Why obstacles can be your playground. Key Takeaways:

The first thing to do if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed.How to reclaim your power when you face lots of problems.Eliminate feelings of overwhelm by categorizing your challenges.Check out Allison's books:

 Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks

and

 From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy

 

Connect with Allison Graham: 

Website: www.r-ninja.com   

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resiliencyninja

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham/  

 

Email: [email protected]

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Stuck in corporate? You don't have to be.

In this episode, Allison and Lou Diamond discuss: 

The hardest (and most important) skill to coachThe muscles that make you connect betterKnow when to give, and when to receive The most exhausting part of entrepreneurshipThe phrase/advice Seth Godin gave Lou Diamond (and you’ll relate)The naysayers and people who don’t “get it"   

Key Takeaways: 

People love when you are authentic with them Live your purpose Stay focused on what you need to do The muscles to work ways to be a better connector   

"Coming open, honest, and from the heart in what you do, what you say, and how you act, is what draws other people in to do the same." — Lou Diamond 

 

Connect with Lou Diamond: 

Twitter:  @thriveloud 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ 

Website:  thriveloud.com 

Email: [email protected]  

Instagram: @thriveloud 

 

Connect with Allison Graham:

Website: r-ninja.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-ninja/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham

Email: [email protected]

 

Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Jessie Taylor

 

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Scared of speaking in public, well not anymore!

In this episode, Allison shares:

How scared of public speaking she was when she started her career.The three P’s to overcome your fear of public speaking.How to be confident talking in front of an audience. The person you need to pretend to talk with in order to take away your fear of speaking in public.   The best way to memorize (or not) your speech. 

Key Takeaways:

Don't focus on yourself while speaking to others. Focus on how you are going to serve the audience. Know what direction you want to go when you start speaking. Practice speaking to others to make you feel more comfortable.  

"Ask yourself this, what do you want people to think, to feel, and to do after they've heard you speak." — Allison Graham

 

Check out Allison's books:

 Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks

and

 From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy

 

Connect with Allison Graham:

Website: r-ninja.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-ninja/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham

Email: [email protected]

 

Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Jessie Taylor

 

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Could you lose your biggest client and still succeed in biz?

Kimberley Clarke did.

In this episode, Allison and Kimberley Clarke discuss:

How event professionals manage the constant levels of stress. The importance of having a contingency plan in business. How to recover from losing your largest client. The importance of having the right team. 

Key Takeaways:

Have backup plans.Confidence helps you resolve an issue when it comes.Don't look backwards, when you need to be looking forward.If you don't have time to accomplish something, what that really means is you don't have the right people working for you. 

"No need to panic, there's always a solution." — Kimberley Clarke

 

Connect with Kimberley Clarke:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kclarke

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=521716719

Website:  www.kcimanagement.com

Email:  [email protected]

Check out Allison's books:

 Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks

and

 From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy

Connect with Allison Graham:

Website: r-ninja.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/

LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-ninja/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham

Email: [email protected]

Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Jessie Taylor

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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If you feel like you’re facing an overwhelming stream of problems as you build your business, then this show is for you! Each week, I’ll uncover stories of stress, obstacles and adversity behind the success stories. My hope is you’ll feel less alone on your journey to success, even when it feels like life sucks! On the weekly teaching episodes, I’ll share concepts and tools to embrace your inner Resiliency Ninja and rock your business development.   In this episode Allison shares:  A little of her story why she's so passionate about showing you how to be resilient The sound / meaning of FU-CHAAA (no, it's not FU) An early glimpse of her frustration with cliches The format of the Resiliency Ninja podcast   Check out Allison's books:  Married My Mom Birthed A Dog: How to be Resilient When Life Sucks  and  From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy   Connect with Allison Graham: Website: r-ninja.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allisondgraham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham/ LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-ninja/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllisonDGraham Email: [email protected]    Show Notes by Podcastologist/Show Producer: Danielle Taylor    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

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