In today’s episode, I talk to Neen James. Neen is a sought-out, high-energy keynote speaker in the States who challenges her audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. Audiences love her practical strategies they can apply personally and professionally, and meeting planners love working with her – they often describe Neen as the energizer bunny for their events. She believes that when you stand in service; you can’t be nervous.

In this episode you’ll learn:

* How a happy little Aussie wound up killing it on stages in the US

The differences between Australian and US audiences

Why it’s important to change your focus and stand in service (and how this helps with overcoming nerves)

Understanding the importance of the three types of attention and how you can apply that to your facilitation

Her speaker role models (and the mad genius they focus on)

How the three types of attention drive profitability, productivity and accountability

Tips and tricks on how to contextualise your training content and marketing collateral 

Strategies on how to engage with your audience.

About our guest

Neen James is the author of Folding Time™ and Attention Pays™. In 2017, she was named one of the top 30 Leadership Speakers by Global Guru because of her work with companies like Viacom, Comcast, and Abbot Pharmaceutical, among others. She earned her MBA from Southern Cross University and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from National Speakers Association. She has received numerous awards as a professional speaker, is a partner in the international education company Thought Leaders Global, and is a member of the prestigious League of Heroic Public Speakers. Neen has boundless energy, is quick-witted and always offers powerful strategies for paying attention to what matters so you can get more done and create more significant moments at work and home.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Neen James’ website

* Neen’s latest book, ‘Attention Pays’

* Attention Pays Sample Chapters (a gift from Neen)

* Neen’s speaking kit

Scott McKain

Matt Church

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Jay Baer

Tami Evans

Judson Laipply

Tamsen Webster – Red Thread

Connie Podesta

Sally Hogshead

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