The Simplifiers Podcast

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to be a vibrant person. You know, the vibrant person that you innately are, deep down inside. All this month, we are focused on the theme of radiance… that glow, that shine, that juicy essence of your soul that naturally oozes forth when you're in your element. It's that expansive space of Love when you're in the flow, connecting with people who light you up, or you're doing the work that energizes your spirit.

And I believe that it's your being's natural state, if you allow it… if you give yourself permission to step up and into the light. That undeniable vibrancy will show up in photos of you when you're having fun, when you're doing your best and when you let your true spirit shine through. So yeah, let's talk about that!

So to kickoff the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we've decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-be-a-vibrant-person

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to create more adventures in your life. And I tell ya, while I do love to have deep, profound conversations on the podcast, this month of light, playful topics like these have really been fun as a palette cleanser. My inner child has been really craving a bit of travel and adventure lately and so I've done the thing and booked in a couple of epic adventures this summer that I'm really, really looking forward to.

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 conversation with travel agent Bridget Scotti as she simplifies how to create more adventures in your life.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why she believes it's so important to have more spontaneity in your life, especially through travel and exploration
• How you can determine your level of comfort in travel and your appetite for risk when it comes to adventuring and taking trips
• A few practical tips that would help you plan an epic road trip this summer
• Have you heard of this yet? How "surprise destination travel planning" works and what types of trips she plans for her clients all over the US
• …and ultimately, she gave us some valuable insight and tips for solo travel, especially if you're a woman traveling alone this summer. How to stay safe, have fun, and see new sights on your own.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the podcast and to our earbuds.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bridget-scotti-create-more-adventure-in-your-life-part-two

It's the summertime, which means it's time to create more adventures in your life! I don't know about you but after the last couple of years of pandemic life, this summer I'm ITCHING to travel. If you are too, this episode is definitely for you!

My special guest today is travel agent Bridget Scotti and she's simplifying how to create more adventures in your life. Really, (the way I look at it) it's all about how to create more spontaneity in our over-scheduled lives. And so, Bridget shares her insider secrets on how to do it. In her words, "life's hard, vacations shouldn't be," - throughout this conversation we talk about the concept of "letting go" this summer, giving yourself a little permission to evoke your inner child-like playful spirit with a bit of adventure, exploration and fun.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why she believes it's so important to have more spontaneity in your life, especially through travel and exploration
• How you can determine your level of comfort in travel and your appetite for risk when it comes to adventuring and taking trips
• A few practical tips that would help you plan an epic road trip this summer
• Have you heard of this yet? How "surprise destination travel planning" works and what types of trips she plans for her clients all over the US
• …and ultimately, she gave us some valuable insight and tips for solo travel, especially if you're a woman traveling alone this summer. How to stay safe, have fun, and see new sights on your own.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the podcast and to our earbuds.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bridget-scotti-create-more-adventure-in-your-life-part-one

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to plan the perfect date night. And I've really loved reading all of your DMs and ideas of things you guys are planning out there in the world! It warms the heart to think that one little episode on this podcast is creating so much love and connection out there, all over the world. WOOHOO!

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 conversation with dating expert Kate Greenhalgh as she simplifies how to plan the perfect date night.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Where couples tend to go wrong when dating each other and what dating myths are simply not true
• How to assess your partner's personality traits and strengths, as well as your unified couple strengths when planning a perfect date night and why that is important
• What role mystery and a sense of adventure plays into a great date night - why you need to lean into this more
• She shares a handful of creative date night ideas that could spark fun, romance, or just something refreshingly different that helps foster a deeper connection with the other person
• …and ultimately, what to do if you (or your partner) are reluctant or standoff-ish about trying new things on a date… and how to find a happy medium, instead.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the table to work with.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kate-greenhalgh-plan-the-perfect-date-night-part-two

Are you looking to plan the perfect date night for someone special this week? If things are feeling a bit stale or ho hum in your marriage or dating life, maybe it's time to shake things up a bit and have a little fun. If you need to reignite the spark in a playful way, this episode is especially for you!

My special guest today is entrepreneur Kate Greenhalgh and she's simplifying how to plan the perfect date night. Her and her husband created this clever little gift called A Year of Dates, which are a series of sealed envelopes with super fun, unique date night ideas written on the inside. As they developed this product, they learned a lot about what makes a great date… and what things you should avoid, as well. Because bottomline… date nights shouldn't be boring or over-complicated - they should be flirty and FUN!

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Where couples tend to go wrong when dating each other and what dating myths are simply not true
• How to assess your partner's personality traits and strengths, as well as your unified couple strengths when planning a perfect date night and why that is important
• What role mystery and a sense of adventure plays into a great date night - why you need to lean into this more
• She shares a handful of creative date night ideas that could spark fun, romance, or just something refreshingly different that helps foster a deeper connection with the other person
• …and ultimately, what to do if you (or your partner) are reluctant or standoff-ish about trying new things on a date… and how to find a happy medium, instead.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the table to work with.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kate-greenhalgh-plan-the-perfect-date-night-part-one

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to gamify your sales strategy. Kimba (our special guest) has found great success not only in her work life but her non-work life as well when she adds a little play into her daily routine. This might just be the boost and fresh perspective you need today to help you get from point A to point B.

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 conversation with gamification consultant Kimba Cooper as she simplifies how to gamify your sales strategy.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• First things first - she defines what "gamification" is and why it could help your sales team sell more products and services, in the long run
• In what ways you should NOT gamify your work and the one key ingredient all gamification needs, every single time
• How to gamify various elements in the customer buying journey to help boost engagement in the sales cycle
• What pitfalls you must avoid in your gamification strategy either with your clients, prospects, and/or with your internal team
• …and ultimately, what brands are doing gamification really well out there in the world that you should know about.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the table to work with.

I encourage you to test a few ideas out this week and report back to me (DM me on Instagram! @thesimplifiers !) What worked, what changed the energy for you and helped you get better results? And equally, what felt challenging or like a roadblock? All of it is learning, helping you hone in on what's most important as you simplify.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kimba-cooper-gamify-your-sales-strategy-part-two

Wouldn't it be fun to gamify your sales strategy? Especially if it means that you can hit your sales goal faster with a playful spirit and a little more ease… that sounds good to me!

My special guest today is gamification consultant Kimba Cooper and she's simplifying how to gamify your sales strategy. Why do we as humans like to play games so much? Kimba shares her insight and helps us better understand what it is about games that make them so compelling, what elements motivate people to play, and how we can translate this into our work.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• First things first - she defines what "gamification" is and why it could help your sales team sell more products and services, in the long run
• In what ways you should NOT gamify your work and the one key ingredient all gamification needs, every single time
• How to gamify various elements in the customer buying journey to help boost engagement in the sales cycle
• What pitfalls you must avoid in your gamification strategy either with your clients, prospects, and/or with your internal team
• …and ultimately, what brands are doing gamification really well out there in the world that you should know about.

All this month, we are focused on the theme of "Adventure + Play" to shake things up a bit… bring a lighter energy to the table to work with.

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kimba-cooper-gamify-your-sales-strategy-part-one

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to be a more playful person. It's time to shake things up on the podcast this month… hey, it's summertime, which means it's the perfect time to shift the energy a little bit!

What feels right in my heart and soul is to make "Adventure + Play" be our primary intention for the entire month ahead. I know for me, I get so driven, so focused on going after my goals that I sometimes forget to slow down and have a bit of fun. It's in these moments where the greatest joy and the greatest inspiration can be found. Shift gears a bit. Change it up. Release. Therefore, if you're like me, let today's episode be your official permission slip to let your hair down and let go a little. It's time to bring your playful side out and have a bit of fun again.

So to kickoff the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we've decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-be-a-more-playful-person

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to create an excellent company gathering. As an event planner with over 11 years experience producing employee engagement events for major tech brands, you know I was geeking out on this topic in particular! It's so much more than planning a party… When you can link strategy, comms, and thoughtful details into a gathering, that's where the magic happens.

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 conversation with organizational psychologist and communication strategist Lindsey Caplan as she simplifies how to create an excellent company gathering.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What a "gathering" is and can be in a work environment and why it's so important & timely for companies to get right, especially now
• Why studies show that 70% of organizational changes fail and how to avoid that for your organization when planning your next gathering
• There are 4 effects that a gathering can produce - how to distinguish which is right to help you achieve your goals
• • Gain compliance
  • Inform people
  • Entertain people
  • Engage people
• When engagement is key, how to create it in your next gathering and what the common pitfalls most People & Culture, Employee Engagement and/or HR people face in the planning process
• …and ultimately, what "scripting" is as it relates to creating a company gathering and the three elements to keep in mind to ensure success
• • Framing: How to get buy-in from the audience
  • Space: How to help others absorb the material
  • Structure: How to help people get from A to B

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

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/lindsey-caplan-create-an-excellent-company-gathering-part-two

What makes an excellent company gathering? Is it the food or drinks served? Maybe the decor or activities? Or is there something more underneath that makes it memorable and sparks positive change?

My special guest today is organizational psychologist and communication strategist Lindsey Caplan and she's simplifying how to create an excellent company gathering. She calls it "The Gathering Effect" and it's all about getting the strategy and communications underneath a gather right as your first step to maximizing your efforts and make change stick, no matter what type of gathering you are planning - a team retreat, a company holiday party, an all-hands meeting, or even a quick brainstorm huddle.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What a "gathering" is and can be in a work environment and why it's so important & timely for companies to get right, especially now
• Why studies show that 70% of organizational changes fail and how to avoid that for your organization when planning your next gathering
• There are 4 effects that a gathering can produce - how to distinguish which is right to help you achieve your goals
• • Gain compliance
  • Inform people
  • Entertain people
  • Engage people
• When engagement is key, how to create it in your next gathering and what the common pitfalls most People & Culture, Employee Engagement and/or HR people face in the planning process
• …and ultimately, what "scripting" is as it relates to creating a company gathering and the three elements to keep in mind to ensure success
• • Framing: How to get buy-in from the audience
  • Space: How to help others absorb the material
  • Structure: How to help people get from A to B

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

  Q: Are you ready to create an excellent company gathering? 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/lindsey-caplan-create-an-excellent-company-gathering-part-one