Unfiltered Sessions

Feeling overwhelmed by tasks? In this episode, we share the keys to mastering delegation and reclaiming your time as a leader. Learn how to prioritize and offload tasks to boost productivity and focus on what matters most. From identifying income-generating activities to tackling the tasks you dread, we’ll guide you through a simple, effective delegation strategy. Tune in to discover how clear communication and smart task management can transform your leadership approach and help you focus on growth.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"Great delegation requires great communication." – Philip
"The last things that you should delegate [are] money-making activities." – Philip

RESOURCES
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Discover how to become a sought-after speaker with insider tips from Mitch Carson, a veteran with over 30 years of experience helping speakers, authors, and business owners land top media appearances. Mitch shares how professional branding and media engagements can boost your reputation and why being a published author is key to standing out in the competitive speaking world.

For newcomers, Mitch offers practical strategies to get booked on stages, including optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building a strong YouTube presence, and leveraging virtual events to enhance credibility. He also covers refining your elevator pitch and building your speaking portfolio through virtual appearances. Tune in for valuable advice on mastering the speaking circuit and elevating your career.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"You got to have a book. It legitimizes you." – Mitch
"Get on a trending topic, write a book, get covered in the press and the snowball effect kicks in." – Mitch
"Speaking today is both virtual and in-person live. Both are realities." – Mitch
"You can be specific about what message you're sharing on a specific podcast, talking to a specific audience." – Philip
"I was young at one time and I would very much appreciate when someone with a lot of experience would help me." – Mitch
"See what's trending. Wrap your message around that it's easier to get booked." – Mitch
“If you want a pro, hire a pro." – Mitch
"You have to start to be selective so you can be selected for the right things." – Philip
"Always ask for testimonials after you present." – Mitch
"If you want to be a pro, act like it, look like it…, and believe it yourself." – Mitch

RESOURCES
Mitch
Website: https://www.mitchcarson.com 
Get Media Evaluation: https://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Want to become the podcast guest that hosts rave about? In this episode, we break down the 10 essential tips to help you stand out. From crafting a standout bio and media kit to the power of a great headshot, you'll learn how to make a lasting impression. Discover how being prepared, providing key info on time, and promoting the episode can elevate your guest appearance. We also dive into smart strategies like engaging with the host’s audience, responding to comments, and leaving a five-star review to boost visibility. Tune in and become the go-to podcast guest!

NOTABLE QUOTES
"If you want to be a unique host, you're going to try and ask unique questions." – Philip
"As you're promoting that person's podcast, it makes them feel better and there's that law of reciprocity." – Philip

RESOURCES
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Ever wondered how to turn a spontaneous idea into a profitable event? Join us with Donnie Boivin, founder of the Badass Business Summit, as he shares the unfiltered truth about event planning and public speaking. From managing egos to overcoming logistical hurdles, Donnie dives into why humility and delivering high-quality content are key to making a lasting impact in the business world. His candid stories and humor offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to succeed in the event space.

Learn how Donnie turned a $40,000 debt and the challenges of launching during the COVID-19 pandemic into a profitable event by year five. We explore essential strategies for securing sponsorships, managing costs, and leveraging LinkedIn influencers to grow your brand. Whether you're planning events, speaking, or building your business, this episode is full of actionable insights on networking, securing speaking gigs, and navigating the financial side of public speaking.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"The things have to come together almost like an orchestra and play a damn good song to make [events] work." – Donnie
"A lot of the people that you have in your network that you think that… they're going to support you end up not supporting you for an event, which is just mind-blowing." – Philip
"Micro-influencers really, really, really work." – Donnie
"Intimate, tiny… event venues are the best way to go." – Donnie
"Networking is crucial … especially when it comes to getting on stages, filling your events up and everything." – Philip
"Getting on stages is 100% networking." – Donnie
“When you're first starting out…, you've really got to be networking with anybody you can, because they most likely know somebody or know somebody who knows somebody that can get you that connection for the stage or for business." – Philip
"The Three-Foot Rule is: I don't care where you are, you should turn and introduce yourself… ‘cause you never know who the heck you're going to meet." – Donnie
"Having my own stage has allowed me to get on a lot of other stages." – Donnie
"If you want to be a speaker… you've got to become a complete package you've got to become something that people actually want to get excited about." – Donnie
"Reach out to successful person who gets on stages and ask them how they do it." – Donnie

RESOURCES
Donnie
Website: https://successchampionnetworking.com 
Podcast: https://growth-mode.captivate.fm/listen
Events: https://badassbusinesssummit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Unlock the secret to landing more speaking gigs through smart networking! In this episode, Philip Sessions shares how a simple LinkedIn connection led to a speaking opportunity at Clemson University. Learn how being open to connecting with anyone, regardless of their role, can lead to unexpected opportunities. Philip offers actionable tips on building genuine relationships and maximizing your networking efforts to boost your public speaking career. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, this episode will help you turn connections into valuable speaking engagements. Tune in!

NOTABLE QUOTES
"As long as you are networking with people, the opportunities will come." – Philip
"When you want to get into the speaking game and get [an] opportunity to speak, you need to be speaking to everyone." – Philip

RESOURCES
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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How can targeted marketing revolutionize government contracting? In this episode, Alex Love, VP of Marketing at Riva Solutions, shares how her team uses public data to solve government agency challenges while building a standout brand. She explains why empowering employees as brand ambassadors is key to long-term success and how nurturing federal client relationships keeps the brand strong.

We also dive into the art of networking, especially for those who find big events daunting. Alex reveals her strategies, like using LinkedIn and focusing on shared interests, to create meaningful connections. Tune in for insights on personal branding, digital marketing, and how taking risks on social media can pay off big time.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"Happy employees make happy customers." – Alex
"At the end of the day, if you can make your customer's job easier and help them succeed at the mission that they're trying to accomplish, that's all they're really looking for." – Alex
"I find the best relationships are the ones that you are able to get… below the surface." – Alex
"A lot of industries are a lot smaller than people think or realize" – Alex
"Be generous with your time. Not everything has to have a dollar attached to it." – Philip
“You never know when there's an opportunity to speak on cool things, that you're doing." – Alex
"I find that typically going with those things that seem like the silly thing or seem like the thing that's not going to go quote unquote, viral tend to be the things that relate the most to people." – Philip
"People interact with people more than they interact with company pages and I think that's important for people to understand." – Alex
"When we're posting as our own personal self, we get that more traction with the business." – Philip
"When you advertise…, you're paying for followers, you're paying for things; you're not going to get the quality engagement or the customers that you're really truly going after." – Alex
"I think you become a better [podcast] host if you have the guest experience." – Alex

RESOURCES
Alex
Website: https://failingpod.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_alexlove22 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexslove 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Want to captivate your audience? Avoid these three common mistakes! In this episode, we reveal how shifting your focus from yourself to your audience, using inclusive language, and crafting a clear message can dramatically enhance your public speaking. Learn the power of personal stories to forge emotional connections and keep your audience engaged. Plus, discover how eliminating self-centeredness and refining your delivery will make you a more compelling speaker. Tune in to transform your public speaking skills today!

NOTABLE QUOTES
"Using the words we and us versus you, they, them, I… [helps] with making sure that you're connecting with [your] audience." – Philip
"Having that clear and concise message will allow your audience to be able to understand the information at hand." – Philip
"The more you can share your experience, the more you're going to be connected with your audience, especially if it's an experience that they have also experienced." – Philip

RESOURCES
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Curious how introverts can thrive in the tech world? Join us as Limor, former Director of Engineering at Digital Ocean and now a career coach for women in tech shares her journey from a shy software engineer to a confident leader. Discover how introverts can turn challenges into strengths, embrace their nature, and transition smoothly into leadership roles.

Learn practical strategies for effective management and leadership, including delegation, coaching, and empowering your team. Limor offers actionable tips on balancing support with self-sufficiency, enhancing communication, and expressing career aspirations clearly. Plus, gain insights on mastering presentations, career planning, networking, and personal branding. Tune in for steps to advance your career, stand out in tech, and leverage LinkedIn for growth.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"Just accept who you are and love who you are." – Limor
"I need to be more intentional about what I want and talking about it, which is very difficult when you're shy and introverted" – Limor
"When that shy and introverted person finally says something… everybody will listen to that person." – Philip
"If I do everything, obviously I'm becoming a single point of failure." – Limor
"It's good when they go and ask questions, rather than just assuming everything and never [asking] anything." – Philip
"This is one of the challenges with engineers: You want to help them grow, but it's hard to let someone grow when you give them all the answers all the time, so they become dependent on you." – Limor
“Try to ask some questions before you… give them some answers." – Limor
"You want still people to feel comfortable reaching out, but by asking those questions and if you do that repeatedly, eventually they will figure out." – Limor
"Don't assume… ask." – Limor
"In my mind…, management should know what I'm doing, but in all reality, they can't know 100% of what I'm doing. So I do have to… sell myself a little bit." – Philip
"Find small steps that will take you there." – Limor
"It was the next level of management that had to know who I was and what I was working on for me to truly get those promotions." – Philip
"When you talk to your manager, leadership, any stakeholders, you need to think about what is important to them." – Limor
"Management should not have that expectation that you're going to know every single detail on stuff" – Philip

RESOURCES
Limor
Website: https://limorbergman.com 
Podcast: https://limorbergman.com/podcast 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limorbergman 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limorbe 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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What if your fear of public speaking could become your greatest strength? In this episode, we explore practical strategies to help you conquer that fear. Learn how using video recordings and repetition can build your confidence, much like refining a workout routine. We’ll also discuss the power of sharing personal experiences and the unique insights your journey offers. Using the metaphor of navigating life's curves, we highlight the importance of adapting your approach based on circumstances. Tune in to transform your fear into a powerful tool for effective communication.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"Oftentimes, people allow the fear or false evidence appearing real to get in the way of them speaking of them, sharing their message" – Philip
"For you having this fear of speaking, you need to first start with just getting reps in starting with those videos." – Philip
"You can conquer your fear is by starting to share about your experiences." – Philip
"If you still do have that fear, just remember that this is your truth, this is the thing that you have experienced." – Philip

RESOURCES  
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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What if you could turn your corporate career into a purpose-driven entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, we chat with Elona, founder and CEO of the Life School, about her inspiring transition from a Fortune 500 leadership role to launching her own business. Elona shares how aligning her personal mission with professional goals empowered her to overcome fears, navigate cultural shifts, and break down big dreams into manageable steps.

Elona also dives into the importance of self-development, vision, and authentic communication in entrepreneurship. She offers practical advice on making a smooth career transition, building a supportive network, and knowing when to fully commit to your new path. Learn how to humanize your approach to business, combining purpose with profit, and discover heart-centered strategies for fostering genuine relationships in today’s fast-paced, ad-saturated world. This episode is packed with insights to help you achieve success through intentional and purpose-driven efforts.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"My mission is to humanize business" – Elona
"When I hear entrepreneurs that finally give up the reins to some portion… to somebody who's 100% focused on that, that person always does better than them." – Philip
"Vision is where everything begins because once you have that…, you can work [backward]." – Elona
"Understanding the map of where you're going has been very important to me because that has given me a lot of security…Even if I am… taking the wrong step…, I'm still learning something." – Elona
"There's always going to be pain to growth. It's never going to be [an] easy, smooth sail." – Elona
"You can be a good student to the process of things, but don't be afraid to step out of the process sometimes and test a lot of stuff and experiment." – Elona
“You are always more creative than you think you are." – Elona
"Having our own passion, our own spin on it, I believe, allows people to be engaged and interested in us doing it with them, or coaching them, or buying our product or service, versus going to somebody else because of the passion, because our personality that we put into that." – Philip
"Always be authentic and share from your experience." – Elona
"Speaking from the passion, we can get that tonality, that excitement that's behind what you're talking about." – Philip
"If we want to build trust and build good, genuine human relationships, offer value." – Elona
"We really need to get back to building actual, genuine relationships, not transactional relationships." – Philip
"It all starts with you." – Elona
"When you're good with yourself, you're good with everyone." – Elona

RESOURCES
Elona
Website: https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com 
Email: [email protected] 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elonaloparicoaching 

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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