Do you need to write and deliver a compelling keynote speech soon? What about a sales pitch? Or do you need to formulate the words to really motivate and empower your audience? If yes, you're in the right place.

My all-star special guest today is professional public speaker Robbie Crabtree and he's simplifying how to write a compelling keynote speech. Writing a compelling speech takes skill, a bit of wit, and a mastery of the craft of storytelling.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Robbie Crabtree and he's simplifying how to write a compelling keynote speech.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why it is important to sharpen your skills as a compelling communicator

• What he learned as an attorney that helped him become a better keynote speaker and communicator

• He reveals his "Performative Speaking" framework and how to create your "go-to" story for your keynote speech. Here are the secrets...

5 ingredients to a good story:

• identify your characters

• define their relationships

• describe the environment with all 5 senses

• create a conflict that needs to be resolved

• have a clear resolutions that ends the story with impact

4 stages of the "Performative Speaking" framework:

• adventure

• adversity

• triumph

• humor

• How to create emotion and captivate your audience in a compelling way

• …and ultimately, we talked about utilizing the power of video - what are some ways you can deliver a keynote speech (or tell your story) online, rather than in person?

Q: Are you ready to write a compelling keynote speech? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/robbie-crabtree-write-a-compelling-keynote-speech-all-star

Do you want to write your first book this year? So do I! I'm knee deep in the process already but when I first got started, I know I had swirling thoughts like, "…umm, how do I do that?!"

My all-star special guest today is Elizabeth Kracht and she is simplifying how to write your first book. If you've never done it before, it can be a mystifying and harrowing process. Do you self-publish or not? Do you write the whole book or just start with a rough outline? And where in the world do you meet a literary agent?? So many questions… all the questions! Don't worry, I asked them ALL for you.

My hope is that today's conversation spins you in the right direction if you're just getting started on writing your first book.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Elizabeth Kracht and she's simplifying how to write your first book. In this episode, you will learn:

• What the very first step is that you need to take once you've decided to write a book

• A few questions that'll help you define the core building blocks of your book and ensure you stay on track throughout the entire writing process. Ask yourself…

• • What do you most want to say with your work and WHY?

  • How do you want to help people with this book?

  • Who is your exact target audience?

• How to decide which genre is the very best for the message you want to convey and she shared a few different genre options that are best if you're writing a non-fiction book

• What elements you'll need to include in your book proposal, including…

• • the overview

  • the target audience

  • about the author section

  • your marketing plan

  • your list of competitive titles

  • the chapter outline

  • a couple sample chapters

• All about the bells and whistles… what are a few additional features that you could include in your book that would make it a richer reading experience and more exciting for your reader? Things like…

• • case studies

  • music playlists

  • worksheets & journaling prompts

  • recipes and more

• How to format your book, especially if you're publishing in the US

If you're anything like me, I bet half of your heart is totally excited about the writing process and ready to dive in… and the other half is utterly petrified! It's the fact that "you don't know what you don't know" that makes the entire process exhilarating.

Just remember… anything new is going to be a wee bit scary at first. Riding a bike, going scuba diving, or even when you take the leap to write your first book.

That's why most people don't do it. It's the great unknown and it's much, much easier to sit back, instead of taking action on this dream. But if you're tuning in right now and you hear that Divine whisper in your heart telling you to "write that book!" - my hope is that today's conversation gives you a little more confidence and a whole lot of spark to go out and #dothething!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/elizabeth-kracht-how-to-write-your-first-book-all-star

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Are you ready to step up and be the CEO of your well-being? If last year taught us anything at all, it reminded us of how incredibly important it is to take good care of our body, mind, and spirit in order to stay grounded through big change. Self-care is no longer a "should" but a "must-have" priority to maintain your well-being as an entrepreneur.

My all-star special guest today is author Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being. Like a CEO, you're setting the vision for the year ahead, making calculated predictions that will hopefully pay off in the months to come and equally, making cuts where necessary. All of this requires a whole new vantage point on how you live your life and a possible shift in your mindset to level up.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Naz Beheshti and she's simplifying how to be the CEO of your well-being.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What she learned while working as Steve Jobs' executive assistant, inside the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley… how this brilliant person took great care of himself and equally grew the Apple brand simultaneously

• Her book is called "Pause. Breathe. Choose." - we take a deep dive into all three sections and she defines what mindfulness could look like through a pandemic

• How to make better choices that will help us manage our stress and build resilience, using the ACE Method: acute, chronic, eustress

• …and ultimately, what the "3 P's to well-being" are - pain, prana and purpose, understanding how we can tap into all three areas to our advantage, through our work. We also do a breathwork exercise together to build that prana life-force energy.

It was fascinating to hear her stories of working with Steve Jobs early on in her career, to really get an insider's peek into that world when Apple was booming.

And it certainly rings true for me… when I take good care of myself, get enough sleep, drink more water than coffee, move my body, take time to focus in on my breath, rest, reflect and prioritize it into my daily schedule, I become a better CEO for The Simplifiers. Opportunities (magically) open up and I achieve flow state for longer periods of time.

This is truly living a simplified, joy-filled life. And I hope today's conversation sparks something new for you, as well.

Q: Are you ready to be the CEO of your well-being? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/naz-beheshti-be-the-CEO-of-your-well-being-all-star

Today, we are talking all about how to harness your inner power - what it is, how to tap into it and how it'll help you gain more confidence no matter what situation you are in. And I mean, really… who doesn't want more of that, right??!

My all-star special guest today is leadership coach Wendy C. Williams and she's simplifying how to harness your inner power. She advises businesses all around the world, training leaders to tap into their own source of personal power. Through this practice of understanding that "everything is energy" - her clients have gained confidence, learn how to show up with authenticity and as a result, they build and lead highly productive teams.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Wendy C. Williams and she's simplifying how to harness your inner power.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what "inner power" is and is NOT - she busts the misconceptions some have about power and goes much deeper than surface level

• • spoiler alert: authentic power is not about dominating others… it's time to deprogram the patriarchy, friends!

• What she means by "acquiring energy eyes" in order to read the room and also read yourself, energetically and how you show up in a space

• One super simple, practical way you can harness your inner power when you are about to do something big and scary in your work, such as a big pitch meeting or having a tough conversation

• …and ultimately, what the difference is between your ego and your soul and how to communicate between the two for greater alignment and a foundation of inner strength.

This conversation was such a delight! And about halfway into it, she led me through an exercise where I needed to get a bit vulnerable and share a question I've had on my heart for a while now to gain deeper clarity in my own work trajectory…

I decided to leave this bit in because well, we're all human and I hope seeing a little bit behind my "Wizard of Oz" curtain was of value to you, especially if you're contemplating the same. Friends, we learn together and so, if you're here now, it means you and I were put together in perfect, Divine timing. So, I hope this episode provides a fresh perspective for you, especially if you've been feeling a little stuck lately or have lost your mojo somewhere along the way.

Q: Are you ready to harness your inner power? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/wendy-c-williams-harness-your-inner-power-all-star

Today, we are talking all about how to improve your digestion. Are you feeling a bit bloated, and well, clogged up? Aha, this one is for you!

My all-star special guest today is Cool Beans co-founder Tyler Mayoras and he's simplifying how to improve your digestion. There's nothing worse than having tummy aches and feeling like your body isn't working right. Tyler believes that with a few simple shifts in what you eat, all of this could improve fairly quickly.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Tyler Mayoras and he's simplifying how to improve your digestion.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why focusing on your gut health and digestion is so (darn) important these days for whole body health and wellness

• What the big secret is behind beans as a superfood… and how to incorporate more beans into your meals, in a simple way

• How to have more food diversity in what you eat weekly and why so many people are going plant-based nowadays

• With new food innovation these days, there seem to be more plant-based choices in our grocery stores than ever before. How to avoid the "vegan junk food" craze and make better choices when grocery shopping

• …and ultimately, I asked him about his take on "The Carnivore Diet" (aka. only eating meat) that seems to be the latest fad and is it good for your body or not?

If you've been contemplating making a shift towards a plant-based diet or going vegetarian, you'll definitely enjoy this conversation. And it might start small like doing "Meatless Monday" or taking the time to read the labels when you shop for groceries. Remember, you're looking for items made from whole food, minimally processed ingredients. Less packaging and added chemicals/preservatives, more plants is best. You'll find your brain fog disappears, the bloating melts away, and your skin is clearer. Yes, yes, and YES!

Q: Are you ready to improve your digestion? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/tyler-mayoras-improve-your-digestion-all-star

How resilient is your heart right now and do you feel like you're in a space to cultivate more joy? My all-star special guest today is Dr. Eva Selhub and she's simplifying how to cultivate joy through resilience. No matter what hard season you're going through right now, she shares the secrets to shift your mindset now, so you can get back to center and back to finding your joy faster.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Dr. Eva Selhub and she's simplifying how to cultivate joy through resilience.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines the concept of 'resilience,' especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners

• Like a high performance athlete who trains their muscles, how to build your resilience through mindset work

• What the 6 pillars of resiliency are and a deep dive into how to practice 'emotional equilibrium'

• How to avoid the 'victim's mindset' when things seem to be spiraling out of control

• …and ultimately, we talked about stress. It's inevitable, right? So, how to use stress to our advantage in business and in our lives the next time it happens.

Q: Are you ready to cultivate more joy in your life? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/eva-selhub-cultivate-joy-through-resilience-all-star

And this time, I wanna talk about money and how to manage your cash flow. In other words, helping you better track the money coming in and the money going out of your business. Which sounds simple (on the surface) but so many of us get tripped up by it along the way. Why? Well, there might be more at play underneath… so let's talk about that.

My special guest today is CPA Stephen King and he's simplifying how to better manage your cash flow. He leads a US-based accounting team called Growthforce and in this episode he breaks it all down for us, sharing tips on how to identify, measure, and track your cash flow wisely. Ultimately, this will help you make better decisions when managing your finances by looking at your historical figures for clues that'll help you better predict your financial future in the year ahead.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Stephen King and he's simplifying how to manage your cash flow.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How he defines healthy cash flow as it relates to running a small business. What it is and what it is NOT

• A few practical ways you can manage the cash flowing into your business… and how to improve it

• • 13 week cash flow forecast

  • pay slowly rules

  • managing interest rates on your company credit cards

• The biggest mistake people make when it comes to cash flow and how to overcome it

• What the 3 F's of collections are and how to tackle the 3 biggest objections you might hear from your customers when you directly ask them to pay their bill:

• • Be Firm

  • Be Friendly

  • Be Focused

…and ultimately, how to have better financial management overall for your business, even without a degree in accounting.

You can do it, I believe in you!

Q: Are you ready to learn how to better manage your cash flow? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/stephen-king-manage-your-cash-flow-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. As I get older and wiser, I'm starting to realize where the root of true radiance and vibrancy comes from… it's not the clothes I wear or the makeup I put on. It's not even my physical body that I see in the mirror. But rather, true radiance where my little light shines bright all starts from within. Finding that safety and security by finally coming home to my mind, body and spirit FIRST, rather than seeking it externally. Let those words sink in for a second… what you seek is already within you right now. And I hope this conversation with Sarah solidifies that in your heart as well, on how to do it.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my all-star conversation with Sarah Hagstrom as she simplifies how to shine bright.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she's simplifying how to shine bright.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all

• What she means when she says "prune for progress" to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose

• When we realize nothing is "good or bad" or "right or wrong" in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter

• How to put an end to "people-pleasing" tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first

• …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.

  You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

  Q: Are you ready to shine bright? If yes, this one is for you.

  It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sarah-hagstrom-how-to-shine-bright-part-two-all-star

Part of being a truly radiant person is to learn how to shine bright, yet without that pesky ego getting in the way. Many times you hear about people who "suck all the oxygen out of the room" or others who feel destined to be a wallflower forever. And in both scenarios, I find it fascinating that these are fear-based perceptions… Comparing yourself to others is the quickest way to dim your own light inside. So how do we avoid this fear loop and instead show up to life as our full, vibrant selves?

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she's simplifying how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. Her personal story battling with chronic pain, digestive issues, overworking and people pleasing is one that I'm sure many of us have grappled with at some point in our own lives. The good news is… it doesn't have to be your "forever story." Sarah shows us a better way to do less and focus on the things in life that truly light you up… and as she puts it, she teaches us to remember the simple phrase of "let's try easier" to help you lighten the load when things feel heavy, stressful or overwhelming. It seems that the secret to radiance is here, too.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she's simplifying how to shine bright.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all

• What she means when she says "prune for progress" to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose

• When we realize nothing is "good or bad" or "right or wrong" in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter

• How to put an end to "people-pleasing" tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first

• …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

Q: Are you ready to shine bright? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available wih all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/sarah-hagstrom-how-to-shine-bright-part-one-all-star

Stepping back out into the world might require a supercharge of your self-confidence. Things are opening back up again (ever so slowly) and the world is finding its pace once again. But are you?

Thrilled to present another all-star episode from The Simplifiers Podcast vault, this round, we are talking all about how to supercharge your self-confidence featuring a recent conversation with author Kate Eckman. We spoke in April 2021 and that conversation really stuck in my mind for ages afterward. She believes that when we take good care of our inner world, our outer world takes care of itself. All of this is rooted in research-backed strategies in neuroscience and whole-person coaching, with a specific focus on all three parts equally: mind-body-spirit.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Kate Eckman and she's simplifying how to supercharge your self-confidence.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Why she believes we are prone to a lack of self-confidence these days, especially as women… What's underneath it all, hidden away and keeping us from what we really want in life

• Society puts such an emphasis on our physical bodies, to lose weight and stay healthy… why she believes it's time to focus on "shedding excess emotional and spiritual pounds" instead

• What "The Full Spirit Workout" is and the ten steps that'll supercharge your self-confidence from the inside out:

• • Stretch your comfort zone

  • Lift yourself up

  • Feel the burn

  • Strengthen your core confidence

  • Build your emotional muscles

  • Boost your mental metabolism

  • Step up your spiritual stamina

  • Embrace your endorphins

  • Rock the freedom freestyle

  • Cool down with inner calm

• How to strengthen your core confidence through trust and the 5 Ps

• • Presence

  • Patience

  • Purpose

  • Preparation

  • Practice

• …and ultimately, how to boost your "mental metabolism" to help you shift through any mindset blocks and help you see opportunities where you once saw insurmountable hurdles.

Q: Are you ready to supercharge your self-confidence? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kate-eckman-supercharge-your-self-confidence-all-star