Tough Conversations with David Wood

I was recently interviewed about my new book by Kathryn Thompson, host of Be the Sought After Entrepreneur. We had an exciting conversation about my book, Mouse in the Room, and I went over some key points on being the bad-ass leader people want to follow!

We discuss:

• How to have radical personal transformation.
• The RIGHT way to say what's on your mind so you don't have regrets.
• Your roadmap to truth.
• How to take advantage of the 3D Process.
• Create the space for what's truly meant to come to you.

A request for help!

If it resonates, we would love for you to be part of the mouse naming revolution! Here’s how you can do that:

• Get the book at Mouse in the Room or Amazon.   (Psst! There are some amazing bonuses for you!)
• If you think Mouse in the Room deserves 5 stars, please leave a review on Amazon.
• Post on social media that you got the book. Mouse naming is hard to do in isolation and easier if everyone does it! Let your friends have the opportunity to mouse name as well. We have some awesome promotional content and assets you can use on our site.

Kathryn Thompson is an award-winning marketing and communications expert, and the Founder of Creatively Owned.

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🐭 Become a Better Leader.  Check out my book, Mouse in The Room: http://www.mouseintheroom.com

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I'm excited to announce that my latest project - Mouse in the Room Book - has been funded. My co-author, Shaina List, and I thank you for your support!

Tune in to this special episode of Tough Conversations, where I'm joined by Zach Kellum and Lauren Rayburn. I cover:

• What is a mouse?
• Why naming your mouse (aka feelings) can give you more confidence, connection & leadership.
• Helpful examples, including naming some mice on the call.
• How to inspire people to name a mouse.
• Mirror mice as they relate to the body.
• Importance of self-awareness and how to cultivate it to know what's happening.
• How to build rapport by naming what's happening - super helpful for group rapport!
• Why Zack, Lauren and others backed the book.

If you feel like your anxiety is getting in the way of life, then this podcast episode might be for you.

Join me as I chat with Dr Susan Campbell on a therapy-tested approach that can defuse anger and stress reactions when it comes to dealing with anxiety.

Topics covered include:

• How to get clear on your micro triggers.
• How asking for what you want can create a trigger situation.
• Have you got an unrepaired rupture?
• Do you have a self-protective place?
• The way you deal with your story about reality.
• How to notice the trigger signs.
• The 4 Elements that are present when you are triggered.
• How to handle your triggers.
• Why valuing information can tell you what you care about.
• The exercise you can do to ground your nervous system.
• How to go from triggered to tranquil.

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/

Jason is the author of Conflict = Energy, and in this episode with Jason, we cover:

• Why this book?
• How does this relate to tough conversations?
• Welcome conflict! It’s a good thing!
• Learn about our values.
• Check-in with self-emotional clarity.
• Curiosity.
• Connection over content.
• Naming what’s happening. 

Jason Digges is the author of the new release Conflict = Energy, The transformative practice of Authentic Relating. Jason is a modern renaissance man: Equal parts artist, philosopher, teacher, and video producer. For the past 4 years, he has been a trainer and facilitator for groups within the authentic relating and circling realm and is obsessed with how humans can live and relate optimally.  You can find out more at: https://authenticrelating.co/

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast

Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo

Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training

Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. His blog is read by millions of people monthly and featured on Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC, and helps people break free from the shackles of their personality.

In this episode we cover 

• How personality is NOT permanent.
• How does our personality limit us.
• How to break free from the shackles.
• Why we need to make decisions based on the preferences of our future self versus the preferences of our current self.

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/

http://playforreal.life - In this heart-opening dive into man-woman dynamics, learn why John Gray identifies as an emotional nudist, how his deep love for his wife still carries him today, and how to master tough conversations between the sexes.

Is there someone you need to have a tough conversation with?

*** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast  Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint 

See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching 

70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching  Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal  Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal  Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood  YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations 

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes 

http://playforreal.life - This episode got real. I was being interviewed on the Hungry for Happiness podcast recently, when host Samantha Skelly bravely brought up a very real Tough Conversation she needed to have with someone. I love how sweet and vulnerable she was about the issue. Listen in for: -Getting clear on the issue -Identifying her greatest fear and hope for the conversation -We roleplayed the conversation - I pretended to be Samantha! -I introduced the Curiosity Game -How to handle when someone might have charge about you asking for the conversation -Why I need the worksheet, and why you should get it, and more.

Is there someone you need to have a tough conversation with? Did this demo help you? Let me know in the comments below!

*** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast  Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint 

See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching 

Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/zoomregister 

70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching  Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal  Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal  Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood  YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations 

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes 

http://playforreal.life - Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party? You do now.

Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, a sought-after coach and a speaker to audiences which include....Harvard and the Pentagon!

We cover: -Your imperfections ARE your perfections - sounds like a Tough Conversation to have with yourself! -Asking for 100% of what you want. (the fear of no) -How to make something extraordinary happen? -I ask Steve how I could land an interview with Alan Alda, and LOVED his advice.

This episode was jam packed with actionable advice you can implement today! What was your favorite bit? Let me know in the comments!

You can find out more about Steve Sims at http://www.stevedsims.com/

*** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint

See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching

Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/zoomregister

70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes

There's a dark or shadow side to everyone, and often that dark side shows up when we're emotional or have charge with someone. The key is to heal that 'shadow' and communicate with compassion and respect - as difficult as that may be. In this episode, I interview Matthew Mitchell, a transformational speaker and coach I think may be even bolder than I am with speaking his truth. We talk about: -Shadow sides and what shows up in his shadow -What is the shadow and who has one -What made me trust and respect him more -The dangers of not speaking with compassion -Why it's important to speak with love -What I realized was missing from my Tough Conversations model -How to access love, respect and compassion even when you have charge -The importance of knowing where your lines are drawn -The power of modeling behavior -How not to vilify the other person and more.

Are you able to speak with love and compassion when you're in disagreement with someone? I'd love to hear about a conversation you had with love - or one that you wish you did! Drop it in the comments below!

You can watch Matthew's Provocative Conversations Series here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQW4pdb-QT8faJF9DkfpaA/featured

*** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint

See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching

Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/zoomregister

70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes

http://playforreal.life - Have you ever considered scoring your own life and career? So you can play it better? In this episode I show you how I created my own rules of a great life, and TRACK the good and bad practices using a cool new app. I hope this inspires you to create your OWN rules, and give yourself points - and even tangible rewards - for following practices that support your best life!

Listen in to hear:

• The app I've found and set up to gain and lose points for things I'm already doing and want to do less
• Why you should choose your own values
• Setting up your daily practices, habits and vices
• How to set up your rewards and penalties
• How to break large tasks into smaller to-do items - and gain more points!
• Identifying the rules for your game of life
• The assignment I gave to jumpstart your life-game!

How have you gamified your life? Let me know in the comments below!

*** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at http://playforreal.life/blueprint

See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at http://playforreal.life/coaching

Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/zoomregister

70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at http://playforreal.life/teamcoaching Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_playforreal Instagram: http://instagram.com/_playforreal Facebook: http://facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood YouTube: http://youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/toughconversations

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! http://playforreal.life/itunes