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In this conversation, Robert Kaelin and Terry Weaver discuss the unique aspects of Terry's conference, The Thing. They explore the intentional simplicity of the event, the focus on authentic connections, and the importance of creating experiences that lead to meaningful conversations.

They also touch on the power of reading children's books to start the day and the value of overcoming fears and imposter syndrome. Terry emphasizes the need for guides and curators in the learning process and shares how The Thing serves as a platform for people to share their messages and make a positive impact.

Links:

www.terryweaver.com

www.thething.live

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Keywords: conference, simplicity, authentic connections, experiences, conversations, children's books, fears, imposter syndrome, guides, curators, learning, messages, positive impact

Takeaways

• The Thing conference stands out for its intentional simplicity and focus on authentic connections.
• Reading children's books at the start of each day brings a sense of simplicity and reminds attendees to focus on the fundamentals.
• Overcoming fears and imposter syndrome is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Guides and curators play a vital role in helping people navigate their learning journeys.
• Sharing messages and making a positive impact is a powerful way to contribute to the community.

• The Importance of Guides and Curators in the Learning Process
• Sharing Messages and Making a Positive Impact at The Thing Conference

• "There's something so genuine and sweet about reading a children's book with a simple takeaway."
• "You get what you put in, in all things."
• "Identifying what is the real battle and what are the imaginary ones."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

00:48 The Unique Aspects of The Thing Conference

09:53 Overcoming Fears and Imposter Syndrome

26:28 Sharing Messages and Making a Positive Impact

30:36 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman interview Jason Raitz, founder of Speak With People, about effective communication. Jason introduces the concept of 4X communication, which involves developing skills in four quadrants: speaking with people, leading with people, presenting with people, and online communication.

He emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, team communication, public speaking, and online presence. Jason also shares his Clarity Box method for organizing presentations, which involves identifying keywords, understanding the audience, addressing common problems, and delivering a big idea. The conversation highlights the value of preparation and connecting with the audience.

Keywords: communication, 4X communication, interpersonal skills, team communication, public speaking, online communication, Clarity Box, preparation, connecting with the audience

Links: www.speakwithpeople.com

Takeaways

• Developing effective communication skills is crucial for leadership, relationships, and personal growth.
• 4X communication involves developing skills in speaking with people, leading with people, presenting with people, and online communication.
• The Clarity Box method helps organize presentations by identifying keywords, understanding the audience, addressing common problems, and delivering a big idea.
• Preparation is key to successful communication, and it is important to connect with the audience by being authentic and understanding their needs.

• The Importance of Preparation in Communication
• Leading with People: Effective Team Communication

• "We want you to develop into a Forex communicator."
• "Lead out of joy, lead out of trust and power them."
• "You can learn some skills to present with people in a way that people will take notice."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:44 The 4X Approach to Communication

03:10 Leading with People: Effective Team Communication

03:58 Presenting with People: Tips for Public Speaking

06:02 Online Communication: Building a Healthy Online Presence

08:33 The Clarity Box Method: Organizing Effective Presentations

16:07 The Importance of Preparation and Connecting with the Audience

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In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Kaelin and guest Jason Raitz discuss the importance of healthy communication. Jason shares his passion for using words to encourage and bring hope to others, and how he was inspired by a rock concert at a young age.

They explore the concept of having a big message that reflects your values and the culture you create. Jason emphasizes the need to speak with people, not at them, and offers practical tips for effective communication, such as asking great questions and improving listening skills. The episode concludes with the reminder that everyone's voice matters and that healthy communication can have a lasting impact.

Links: www.speakwithpeople.com

Keywords: communication, healthy communication, speaking with people, big message, leadership, influence, asking questions, listening skills

Takeaways

• Healthy communication is essential for building trust and deepening connections.
• Asking great questions and improving listening skills are key to effective communication.
• Leadership is influence, and how you communicate determines the level of influence you have.
• Your voice matters, and your world needs to hear it.
• Words have a lasting impact, so choose them wisely and communicate in a healthy way.

Sound Bites

• "If you really want to be a leader who leaves an indelible mark in your world and dare I say even the world, you've really got to elevate the importance and practice of healthy communication in your life."
• "Successful communication is like getting a ringer in horseshoes. You've got the message, the sender, and the receiver. Each of those rings and the horseshoe, like it's the S you got to send the information and then there's actually what you meant to say is happening and then what they hear."
• "One of the skills is just learning how to ask those really great questions. And if you need help with that, there's great books."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:04 Jason's Backstory and Passion for Communication

12:17 Improving Communication Skills: Asking Great Questions and Listening

16:33 Bringing Clarity to Communication: Summarizing and Confirming

23:27 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman discuss the importance of brand and how it is an extension of who we are as business owners and leaders. They emphasize the significance of purpose in business and how it drives organizations to stay focused and resilient.

The conversation then delves into the eight-point checklist for defining purpose, using Robert's business, Elements, as an example. They explore the concept of loving people well and how it is showcased in every aspect of the business. The episode concludes with a discussion on the organization's niche and the importance of simplicity in defining it.Takeaways

• Brand is an extension of who we are as business owners and leaders.
• Purpose drives organizations to stay focused and resilient.
• The eight-point checklist helps define and articulate purpose.
• Loving people well should be showcased in every aspect of the business.
• Simplicity is key in defining the organization's niche.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:24 The Importance of Brand

04:02Defining Purpose

05:37 The Eight-Point Checklist

06:09 Purpose of Element

07:15 Resilience and Purpose

08:03 Simplicity in Language

08:20 Defining Love People Well

09:14 The Aha Effect

10:09 Generous People

12:44 Involving Everyone

14:26 It's Not About Money

15:09 Bigger Than a Goal

16:00 Recap of the Eight-Point Checklist

18:39 Simplifying Your Niche

19:21 Conclusion

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In this episode, Robert Kaelin and Mike Newman interview Tammy Fink, author of The Wow Factor, about the importance of creating meaningful and memorable connections with clients. Tammy emphasizes the need to make every connection point with clients meaningful and memorable, regardless of the size of the business. She shares examples of how businesses can use personalized gifts and experiences to build strong relationships with their clients.

Tammy also discusses the challenges businesses face in connecting with their audience and provides tips for finding unique ideas to create a wow factor. The episode concludes with Tammy encouraging businesses to inspire, motivate, and celebrate their clients to increase client retention and revenue.

Takeaways

• Make every connection point with clients meaningful and memorable.
• Personalize gifts and experiences to build strong relationships with clients.
• Understand the challenges businesses face in connecting with their audience.
• Find unique ideas to create a wow factor and stand out from competitors.
• Inspire, motivate, and celebrate clients to increase client retention and revenue.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:15Tammy Fink and the Wow Factor

03:01 Writing The Wow Factor

06:05 Increasing Revenue and Retention

07:31 Connection Points in the Customer Journey

10:21 Loving People and Building Relationships

13:27 Finding Ideas for the Wow Factor

15:06 Creating a Wow Factor in Challenging Industries

19:14 Conclusion

Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.

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In this episode, Jan McDonald discusses the challenges faced during COVID and the shift to online coaching. She emphasizes the importance of realizing the need for a coach and the value they provide. Jan shares her experiences with online training and engaging participants.

She also talks about transitioning from offering free services to charging fees. Jan highlights the importance of doing things with excitement and replacing fear with positive action words. The episode concludes with Jan providing her contact information for those interested in coaching.

Takeaways

• The COVID pandemic has brought challenges for businesses, including the need to shift to online coaching and training.
• Many people underestimate the value of having a coach and may prefer to navigate challenges on their own.
• Engaging participants in online training can be challenging, but using interactive tools like chat, breakout rooms, and regular breaks can help keep them engaged.
• Transitioning from offering free services to charging fees is important to ensure commitment and value from clients.
• Replacing fear with excitement and positive action words can change mindset and lead to greater success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Previous Episode

03:05 Realizing the Need for a Coach

03:38 The Value of Coaching

04:23 Expanding Reach through Online Platforms

05:08 Adapting to Online Training

06:05 Transitioning from Free to Fee

07:03 Engaging Participants in Online Training

09:07 Growing the Business

10:13 Doing It Afraid

12:32 Recognizing the Value of Your Business

19:51 Closing Remarks

Elevate your mindset, elevate your life! Join the community that is gleaning wisdom and insight from leaders who are leading and adding value by sharing what they have learned. In the Elevate Podcast, we talk everything Business, Brand, and Leadership. No matter where you are in business or leadership, The Elevate Podcast is designed to challenge, equip, and encourage you to take what you are doing to the next level. Download our Free show notes and sign up for our newsletter: www.countercultureleadership.com/elevatepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jMRecrCnMzb Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAM60jlkVUXb2D1al-8DAw And don't forget... Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share! We’d love to hear from you too! Comment on our podcast or send in a message.