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Everyone dreams of becoming successful in life or their businesses/companies. One way of ensuring overall success is self-affirming by focusing on expressing one's core values. Research shows that self-affirming enhances self-control; thus, individuals can reason about their objectives, tasks, and goals. Self-affirmation inhibits negative feedback and other threats to the self. Therefore, self-affirmed individuals forego self-protective responses to threats and instead allow the individuals to be open to responses.

Join Shayn in today's interesting topic as she discusses an exercise to strengthen self-affirmation/willpower. She also discusses the importance/benefits of having willpower/self-affirmation. Shayn also gives a brief history of the development of willpower and the findings from various research projects.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to this week's episode

[00:21] Today's focus; self-affirmation to reduce self-control failure

[01:53] How to express your core values to help strengthen your willpower

[02:38] #1 Think for a long and introspective period and identify your real core values

[03:17] #2 Don't pick something just because it makes you sound like a giant

[03:38] #3 Write a short essay explaining one of your core values and why it is important to you and others

[03:53] #4 You might also want to use a journal to note down the essence in which the core value has impacted your life

[04:31] #5 Express these values in the real world to supplement this exercise

[04:54] #6 Over time, you may find that this self-affirmation has increased your ability to self-control; thus, continue practicing the expression to maintain the strength of your willpower

[05:14] History of developing and strengthening willpower

[05:43] Importance of willpower/self-affirmation

[06:17] Caution concerning willpower/self-affirmation

Notable Quotes

"Expressing one's core values is a courageous act that affirms the self." [02:07]

By affirming your strength through your core values, you affirm your ability to act." [06:54]

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Life is tough, and that's a fact. There are too many problems to deal with, and often things go wrong unexpectedly. As human beings, we only have two options, to accept or reject the circumstances/events regardless of whether they are good or bad. Choosing to fight against the circumstances only worsens the situation. Join us in today's episode, where we discuss an exercise on how to accept our situations/events that have happened contrary to our hopes, dreams or plans.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[00:25] This week's focus; acceptance of our circumstances

[00:44] How to frame the circumstances in a supportive way and embrace acceptance

[02:04] Exercise to deepen our understanding of circumstances and embrace acceptance

[02:41] #1 Consider one situation/event that happened in contradiction to your hopes, dreams or plans

[03:11] #2 Write down whatever comes to mind

[03:23] Read over your description of the situation/circumstances and identify the descriptive words that stand out to you

[03:49] #3 Is there a way to reframe the story so that the energy is neutral?

[04:19] #4 How do you feel when you narrate your story of a difficult circumstance you found yourself in?

[04:57] #5 What might it be like to tell a story of your circumstances or your life as a whole?

[05:25] #6 Consider if there are any barriers to the previous question/suggestion

Notable Quotes

"No matter who you are, things happen in life that arise in opposition to what we hope, dream, or plan for." [00:37]

"Learning to accept our circumstances regardless of what they are is not about denying your preference. It's also not about denying your emotions." [01:10]

"Nothing you write down can be right or wrong." [02:25]

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It is a challenging journey for an individual to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurial thinking entails having a positive mindset where one sees new opportunities and fewer risks. Individuals with entrepreneurial attitudes often succeed in their businesses/organizations/companies as they are not afraid to face problems head-on, thus overcoming challenges and inspiring others.

In this exciting episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Dena Patton, owner and founder of Dena Patton Coaching and Training. With her enormous expertise in business coaching, Dena has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and helped them become great CEOs. Dena discusses entrepreneur growth tips, factors that facilitate the shift from entrepreneur to CEO mindset, and how busy CEOs can find time for effective self-care

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[00:22] Today's focus; Entrepreneur Growth Tips

[00:26] Dena Patton's bio

[00:55] Dena Patton's twenty-two years coaching journey

[06:36] Dena's description of how the CEO mindset differs from the Entrepreneur mindset

[07:25] Factors that facilitate the shift from entrepreneur to CEO mindset

[07:31] #1 Mindset, vision, values, and purpose

[09:14] #2 Hiring on-purpose revenue-generating help

[11:00] #3 Understand your sales and your sales system

[12:54] Why entrepreneurs have a limited mindset

[17:01] How a busy CEO can find time for effective self-care and why it matters

[20:41] Dena's template for a self-care plan

[21:36] Two distinctions in Dena's self-care template

[21:44] #1 Relaxing

[22:42] #2 Refueling

[28:03] How to connect with Dena Patton online

Notable Quotes

"We can't grow business without revenue." [09:27]

"There's no mystery to success." [13:42]

"You are the biggest asset of your business." [18:03]

"Our actions are always a result of our mindset." [19:13]

"Success is scheduled." [27:02]

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Website: https://denapatton.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DenaTrakesPatton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denamariepatton/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denampatton/

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Achieving personal success is not always easy. It takes a lot of work, effort, and dedication to reach it. But the benefits are worth it. The key to success is to find out what makes you happy and work towards it.

Most professionals/life coaches discuss the various ways of becoming successful career wise and businesswise. However, have you ever wondered whether implementing the learned tips and strategies has yielded success in your life/business/company? Join today's episode with Shayn, where she discusses a simple exercise for defining personal success.

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Key Highlights;

[00:01] Introduction to the show

[00:23] This week's focus; defining your meaning of success

[00:35] Exercise to help in defining personal success in life

[01:27] Question 1: Why do I consider this a success?

[02:06] Question 2: What quality of mine makes this a success?

[02:35] Question 3: What contribution from others made this a success?

[03:01] Question 4: What is success?

[03:18] Question 5: What are the ingredients for success?

[03:46] Question 6: How will you take what you learned from this forward into your life?

[00:00] Recap of the episode and final words

Exercise to help in defining personal success in life;

Write stories of the five biggest successes in your life

Re-write and edit the success stories until you are satisfied

For each story, write your answers to the following question

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Leadership alone does not guarantee success in an organization/company. One crucial characteristic of mindful leadership is that every team member has something to offer, depending on their area of expertise. Today's topic discusses the art of generous learning and some tips on achieving it successfully. The art of generous learning means offering each team member an opportunity to present their perceptions/opinions without judgement or assumption and without considering their position in the company/organization.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode

[00:25] Today's focus; the art of generous learning

[01:17] Tips to encourage the art of generous learning

[01:28] Ask team members to teach something

[01:46] Find a way to interact with team members who speak another language

[02:06] Train yourself in the habit of learning from your team

[02:16] Discover ways of becoming genuinely interested in what each person can offer

[02:46] Launch a learning session where team members can learn from each other's expertise

[02:59] Set an example by asking questions without necessarily sounding like you are testing team members

[03:11] Ensure a comfortable environment for learning for team members hesitant to share what they know

[03:41] Determine how to implement what is learned from each other

Notable Quotes

"No one is all-knowing. No person is all-knowing." [01:02]

"Everyone has something they can teach, even if they don't know it [02:25]

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Globally, companies/organizations are increasingly embracing agile transformation. Agile culture means changing how one thinks about work and how one works. The agile transformation has advantages such as increased speed, improved delivery, increased customer satisfaction, and enhanced customer and employee experience. Today's topic focuses on agile transformation, its benefits, and the core values that power it. Shayn also discusses the guidelines that lead to successful agile transformation.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode

[00:21] Today's focus: is an agile transformation a cultural transformation?

[00:40] Defining and impacts of agile transformation

[02:49] Core values that power an agile transformation process

[03:06] #1 Customer satisfaction

[03:27] #2 Communication

[03:45] #3 Collaborative

[03:50] Recommended Guidelines that increase the chances of agile transformation

[03:59] #1 Assess whether the organization is committed to embracing agile transformation

[05:44] #2 Create teams

[06:33] #3 Transfer of responsibility and accountability of decisions to the teams

[07:04] #4 Shift the perception of employees and encourage them to be independent

[07:27] #5 Give the employees enough time to adjust to the new requirements

[08:02] #6 Take it easy on the employees

[08:40] Motivation and reminders to those taking the agile transformation journey

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Manifesting success is one of the vital things in life. It entails bringing something tangible into your life through belief. Although various strategies can be implemented/incorporated to manifest individual or organizational success, incorporating spiritual teachings is one effective strategy that has not been significantly explored. The spiritual approach entails overcoming self-sabotage and self-limiting beliefs and initiating breakthroughs and creativity, resulting in success.

In this great episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Holly Marie, a certified hypnotherapist and soul coach. She also coaches in trauma healing and hypnosis/spiritual/energy healing. She is a spiritual teacher who activates people into success and breakthrough. Holly teaches a new tactic of success to those who want to succeed by creating their own rules. Holly explains that individuals can succeed in their careers if they unlock and reclaim their inner energy by implementing tools such as meditation/human designs/yoga. She notes that not all tools can unlock the inner self; however, one should select one that resonates with their life.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[00:20] Holly Marie's bio

[01:05] Holly Marie's career journey

[06:38] Defining human design

[11:02] Relationship between manifestation and energy

[13:50] The link between manifestation and money

[17:05] How Holly Marie incorporated spiritual teachings into her business adventures

[20:41] Holly's perception of today's work culture and the benefits of embracing a spiritual approach

[23:55] Spirituality and business resources recommended

[25:42] Holly's message and advice to the audience

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Cultural transformation is a development process that entails shifting a company's culture to build a better working culture. Cultural transformation provides a platform for employees to understand the company goals and objectives and also assists them in identifying why your company is different from others. The cultural transformation has benefits such as boosting productivity and increasing employee satisfaction. Today's topic covers the importance of embracing cultural transformation and the steps to implement it within an organization.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[00:23] This week's focus; cultural transformation

[01:04] Defining culture

[01:56] Defining cultural transformation

[03:15] How to implement the process of cultural transformation in workplaces

[03:25] #1 Diagnosing and identifying the problem

[03:45] #2 Implement better policies with help from employees

[04:11] #3 Make changes by interviewing employees or conducting a survey

[05:01] #4 As a leader, practice the policies (lead by example)

[06:11] #5 Recruit future employees who fall within the company's cultural parameters

[07:05] #6 Stay patient, as cultural transformation is a long-term process

[07:34] #7 Track the process to gauge whether the efforts are profitable or not

Notable Quotes

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Peter Druker [01:25]

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Welcome to today's episode, where we discuss time management. Ever wondered why it takes more time for some people to complete their daily tasks? The secret is time management. Time management is a practice where tasks are categorized in order of priority, and each task is assigned a specific time. Time management significantly impacts personal and professional life as it determines whether an individual completes tasks within the agreed timeframe. It also helps to prevent procrastination or spending too much time on a single task.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode

[00:23] This week's focus; time management

[00:39] Time management method

[02:35] Tips for time management

[02:42] #1 Prioritize by breaking the tasks into three categories

[02:52] Those that need to be done today

[02:57] Activities need to be done within a day or two

[03:05] Activities to be done in future

[03:13] #2 Make a schedule for your daily activities in order of priority

[03:31] #3 Do your top priority tasks and identify those that can be delegated

[03:45] #4 Identify tasks that can be delegated to others

[04:03] #5 Identify and eliminate destructions and time wasters

[04:37] #6 Learn to say no

[05:20] #7 Avoid perfectionism

[05:50] #8 Just do it

[06:15] Sources mentioned

[06:48] Remember to be gentle and patient with yourself

Resource Mentioned

Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry (MAW): Therapist Guide Book by David H. Barlow and Michelle Craske

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The success rate of any business/organization/company is the nature of the leaders present. Toxic leaders are often narcissistic, discriminative, dishonest, and self-centered. Such leaders create an non-conducive working environment and relationships. Toxic leaders are detrimental to employees' productivity and even discourage some of the best, brightest, and most skilled individuals from wanting to work for the organization. Toxic leadership can be eliminated by encouraging open communication among the leaders and subordinates, where each party can effectively express their feelings, opinions, and complaints. Also, treating the employees with kindness enhances their productivity, and they feel respected

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[00:23] Today's episode; how to not become a toxic leader

[00:56] Defining a toxic leader

[02:51] Common behavioral signs of toxic leaders

[03:09] #1 Narcissism

[04:29] #2 Favoritism

[05:52] #3 Dishonesty

[06:32] How to avoid becoming a toxic leader

[06:45] #1 Encouraging more open communication

[08:18] #2 Treating employees with kindness

Notable Quote

"The culture of a working place is a reflection of the nature of the leaders present there." [00:31]

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