persistence, the last apostle, lifestyle, world travel
Episode Title: The Life that Persistence Built - Dennis Brooke
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/life-persistence-built-dennis-brooke
Are you looking for a better way to get to where you would like to go in life? Have you perhaps had difficulty in attaining your goals, or would you like to develop the tenacity to “go the distance” with a lengthy project? If so, gain some valuable insight from today's guest, Dennis Brooke, author of the novel “The Last Apostle”.
Dennis is a former Air Force officer and IT project manager and executive. He's now retired and he and his wife spend their days traveling abroad, “houseless, but not homeless”. Become inspired by his experience as a pilgrim, walking the Camino de Santiago. Listen in as he talks about persistence being his SUPERPOWER. Take note of his tips, strategies and wonderful quotes which can all help you in reaching your goals.
Dennis’ Bio: Dennis Brooke is the author of the novel The Last Apostle which is based on the idea that John, the last apostle, is still alive and lives in Seattle. He is a former Air Force officer and IT project manager and executive. He and his wife sold their home, retired from corporate life, and now live a houseless, but not homeless lifestyle abroad. They completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in May of 2016.
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communication, relationships, People Advantage, People Experts
Episode Title: Learn It, Then Live It - Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spencer
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/learn-live-betsy-allen-manning-tonya-spencer
Do you experience too much stress and conflict in your life? Would you like to communicate more easily and effectively with everybody, consistently? If so, listen in to Julie Ann interviewing Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spencer, as they explain how we can “learn it, then live it” on this episode of Mere Mortals Unite.
Known as “The People Experts”, Smart and sassy Texans, Betsy and Tonya are known for their unparalleled and amusing 'dual keynotes' and training. They assist organizations with improving their relationship development and communication. They are the co-authors of The People Advantage.
Betsy and Tonya’s Bio: The People Experts, Betsy Allen-Manning and Tonya Spence, are and authors of "The People Advantage", and are known for their unique and entertaining ‘dual keynotes’ and training; helping organizations improve their communication and relationship development.
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Tags: thinking, actions, business, c-suite
Episode Title: Big Thinking Leads to Big Actions - Jeffrey Hayzlett
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/big-thinking-big-actions-jeffrey-hayzlett
Have you ever felt like you needed to “up your game”, but you don’t exactly know how? Sometimes we think the big league players got there by a stroke of luck or having some sort of connection that we could never have. The truth may surprise you! In this episode we find out that leveling up can start with a Google search for an organization you have no contacts in. Take comfort knowing we all level up with the same actions. Thinking bigger will lead to taking bigger actions and bigger risk - for a bigger reward!
“When you make it to the top, you have to send the elevator back down for everyone else.” - Kevin Spacey
Today’s guest is the King of thinking big. Jeffrey Hayzlett is a name that may be familiar to you! He’s open and approachable and he will be the first to tell you he doesn’t know everything. He’s here today to talk about what he does to both think and act big!
Jeffrey’’s Bio: Jeffrey Hayzlett is the primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV and is the host of the award winning All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on the CBS on-demand podcast network Play.It. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Jeffrey's Book: Think Big, Act Bigger
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mindset, positivity, mental state, outlook
Episode Title: Mindset Matters - Sonia Satra
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/mindset-matters-sonia-satra
Do you need a “mindset reset”? Do you need a little push to find your true power and hear your inner voice? My guest today can help!
Sonia Satra is a former TV star on the soap operas, Guiding Light and One Life to Live. She loves to act, but her true love is the connection between mind and body. She wants to help others recognize this connection and use it to bring more success and joy. Get ready for a mindset reset NOW!
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein
Sonia’s Bio: Sonia Satra is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, and the founder of Moticise, the revolutionary new lifestyle & fitness company that transforms businesses and individuals by combining mindset tools and movement. Sonia currently hosts her award-winning fitness classes, nutrition workshops, and lifestyle adventures in New York City and surrounding areas.
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adulting, humor, laughter, enthusiasm
Episode Title: Find the Lighter Side of Life - Jason Kotecki
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/find-lighter-side-life-jason-kotecki/
Do you need more child-like play and curiosity in your life? Do you fall into the trap of taking life much too seriously? (We’re calling it “adult-itis.”)
Jason Kotecki is a professional reminder-er and permission-granter who moonlights as a speaker, author, and artist. He loves reminding people how to fight “adult-itis” and to find the lighter side of life. Doesn’t that sound enlightening? Join us!
Jason’s Bio: Jason Kotecki is a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and speaker. He enjoys Star Wars, soft t-shirts, and brand new tubes of paint. He and his wife Kim (a former kindergarten teacher) have made it their mission in life to help people break free from Adultitis to build better lives, businesses and teams. Jason works with organizations to beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist.
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Cure Adultitis with Jason's Newsletter - It's Free!
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passion, enthusiasm, motivation, passionate
Episode Title: How to Build Passionate Enthusiasm - Pegine Echevarria
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/build-passionate-enthusiasm-pegine-echevarria
How is your enthusiasm? Is it passionate and powerful? Listen in today as Pegine Echevarria gives tips on building your own enthusiasm and giving it to the world; you’ll leave feeling refreshed and renewed.
Pegine is a motivational speaker, coach, consultant, and author. And, let’s be real--don’t we all need more passionate enthusiasm in our lives? While it may be cool to be unenthusiastic and apathetic, it’s absolutely refreshing to see passionate enthusiasm on display. Join us to learn how!
Pegine’s Bio: Pegine Echevarria, MSW, CSP is a business woman and keynote speaker on leadership, business and success. She is quoted in Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Her company Team Pegine was named the #3 of the 50 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies. Macy’s and Minority Business Enterprise Magazine named her one of 3 women who rock in business in the US. She is the only Latina and of 8 women inducted in the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. Her books include “Sometimes You Need to Kick Your Own Butt“.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Sometimes You Need to Kick Your Own Butt - Pegine's Book
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Team Pegine: Women's Executive Leadership
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message, communication, messaging, simplification
Episode Title: Simplify Your Message for Successful Communication - David Friedman
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/simplify-message-successful-communication-david-friedman
Have you given much thought to the way we communicate? If what we say or write isn’t understood, then what does it accomplish? My guest today can help!
David Friedman is the author of Fundamentally Different. He runs High Performing Culture, which helps CEO’s be more intentional in their communication and simplification skills. He’s here to teach us about communication skills and how simplification might just be the key to getting your message across. Join us for this exciting episode! You won't want to miss it!
David’s Bio: David Friedman is the Founder and CEO of High Performing Culture, LLC (HPC). His company helps organizations to create, drive, and maintain high performing cultures, with a proven system that’s straightforward, practical, and easy to use. In the last 4 years alone, he’s led more than 200 workshops for more than 2500 CEOs. He also serves as a consultant to dozens of companies around the country.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Fundamentally Different - David's Book
Additional Resources:
David's Article on Culture By Design
David Recommends: The Art of Explanation
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humor, funny, comedy, humorist
Episode Title: Seeing Funny or Being Funny, It's Your Choice - Karyn Buxman
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/seeing-funny-being-funny-choice-karyn-buxman
Are you a humorous person? Do you see the world through the lens of humor? My guest today explains why “seeing funny” is more important than “being funny.”
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my good friend and mentor, Karyn Buxman. She’s an international speaker, author, and neuro-humorist who enhances the lives of leaders of many industries with her education, entertainment, and inspiration. She has over 25 years’ experience in researching the effects of humor on physical and mental health. Perhaps most importantly, she never fails to make me smile! Join us!
Karyn’s Bio: Karyn Buxman, CSP, CPAE is a highly successful speaker, author and neurohumorist (find out what the heck that means!). While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Her mission in life is to improve global health and business through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Lead with Levity - Karen's Book
Additional Resources:
Karyn's best posts on LInkedIn
Karyn Recommends: Anatomy of an Illness
Sully, miracle on the hudson, focus, results, outcomes, accomplishment
Episode Title: Focus Gets You What You Want - Dave Sanderson
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/focus-want-dave-sanderson
Have you seen the movie Sully? If you haven’t, perhaps you’re familiar with the story of The Miracle on the Hudson from January 15, 2009. It’s the unique story of an airbus landing safely on the Hudson River with no fatalities, thanks to the quick-thinking determination of the plane’s crew.
My guest today is Dave Sanderson, who was a firsthand witness to this amazing story. He was one of the last passengers to evacuate the plane as it stayed afloat in the icy river. Dave’s super power is what allowed him to have laser vision on the outcome he was looking for in this challenge that could have ended very differently. You don’t want to miss this conversation with Dave!
Dave’s Bio: He was a top sales producer in every company he worked for and on January 15th 2009 was on a business trip he had made hundreds of times before. Like all of us when we travel, especially on business, things are often routine and we take things for granted. Then out of the blue something happens that changes what was once routine to a day that changes your life.
When a bird strike hit US Airways Flight 1549, there was no choice for the crew but to ditch the plane into the Hudson River. Thinking only of helping others in the crisis, our speaker became the last person off of the back of the plane that day, and was largely responsible for making sure so many others made it out safely.
In what has become known as "The Miracle on the Hudson," he shares the lessons of that day with audiences around the world and shows you how leadership, resourcefulness and managing your mind in a crisis, anyone can step up and overcome their own “personal plane crash.”
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Dave's blog post about Podcast Movement
Dave's Article about the movie Sully
adventure, cubicle, experiences
Episode Title: Ditching the Cubicle for Adventure in the Great Outdoors - Jody Maberry
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/ditching-cubicle-adventures-great-outdoors-jody-maberry
Curiosity is a trait that many children possess naturally, but as we grow up and become self-conscious or even insecure, our sense of curiosity can be diminished. Being curious is a healthy way to become a life-long learner. Curiosity has led today’s guest from cubicle captivity as a financial analyst to becoming a park ranger! His curiosity kicked in to get him into the podcasting world, and today he works on several different shows. He’s here today to talk about his super power!
My guest today is Jody Maberry, who co-hosts the Creating Disney Magic podcast with Lee Cockerell. He also hosts the Park Leaders Show, where he talks about his “outside perspective.” Jody’s journey has led him from financial manager to park ranger to podcaster/business and marketing consultant. From his wide experiences, Jody has great wisdom and inspiration to make your life better and to spur you to take the next trail on your journey. Join us!
Jody’s Bio: Jody Maberry is a former Park Ranger who uses a ranger's knack for storytelling and interpretation to help businesses and personal brands find their voice and tell a powerful story. Jody is the host of several podcasts including The Park Leaders Show, Creating Disney Magic, and the cleverly named Jody Maberry Show.
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Additional Resources:
Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney
fear, failure, afraid, scared
Episode Overcoming Fear: Going from Yikes to Yes! - Jessica Pettit
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/overcoming-fear-yikes-yes-jessica-pettit
Have you ever felt like you just weren’t good enough, or maybe you’ve had a paralyzing fear that has gripped you and just won’t let go. We all have it. Even the most successful entrepreneurs in every niche experience this type of fear. It’s a normal human emotion. There is good news though, you can learn to work with it to achieve everything you are afraid of!
It was a hoot talking to Jessica Pettit on today’s show. Her company is called “Good Enough Now”. Jessica’s specialty is taking you from “Yikes!” to “Yes!”. Jessica is based in Eureka, CA and she has a unique ability to hone in on difficult tasks to help you get them done! Jessica believes that you can overcome any fear that you have if you notice your behavior patterns so that you can identify where that fear is actually coming from. Then you can choose to act to get to the “Yes!”
Jessica’s Bio: Humor is a great equalizer and is often the quickest way to diffuse conflict and move toward real connection. With a background in stand up comedy, Jessica Pettitt, frames even difficult subjects in an engaging and welcoming way. As a professional speaker, her expertise earned her the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. A designation held by fewer than 800 people world-wide.
As a facilitator, she provides the framework for open, welcoming, and productive conversation. Whether she provides a motivational keynote, an in-depth workshop, facilitates group interaction, or frames an entire conference as emcee, Jessica brings humor, a high level understanding of adult learning, and an ability to engage participants and encourage them to engage with each other. Participants walk away focused and confident in their role to make change now.
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Additional Resources:
Learn How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Jessica's Yikes: Sliding Down a Fire Pole
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leadership, role model, example, relationships
Episode 067 Being a Role Model at Work with Lee Cockerell
URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/being-role-model-work-lee-cockerell
It seems like being a boss in the workplace would be an easy job. You just tell everyone else what to do, they do all the work and you call it a day. Well, that’s not exactly how it works. The entire workplace can be toxic when you have a big, bad boss. Employee turnover is higher, stress is rampant and this causes employees to miss more days of work. To top it all off, those who do show up to work are terrified and suffer through an excruciating work experience. It doesn’t have to be that way, and today’s guest is going to show us how to change it.
Lee Cockrell was the Executive VP of DisneyWorld Paris. He began his career by being the big, bad, boss! He used to scare and intimidate his employees and even shares a life changing moment. Lee is an expert in Time Management and he teaches it each and every week. But today, we aren’t focusing on time management and productivity, but we are turning to the soft skills.
Today Lee is here to share his transformation story. His focus now is to help us build great relationships at work. One of the keys to building great work relationships is understanding that you really can’t control people. Great leaders at work can improve work performance and cultivate the next generation of great leadership in the workplace. People want to come to work and learn and grow, and when you feed that part of people, the keep coming back for more.
Lee’s Bio: Former Executive Vice President, Operation for Disney World for ten years. Before Disney, Lee held executive positions with Hilton Hotels for 8 year and Marriott for 17 years. Lee now gives seminars and keynote speeches around the world on Leadership, Management and Customer Service.
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Mindset, Positivity, Negatives, Thinking
Episode 066 Moving From SHOULD to WANT to CAN with Jean Moroney
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/moving-should-want-can-jean-moroney
It’s so easy to get caught up in negativity sometimes. It seems like we are bombarded with it on social media, television, in our workplaces and sometimes in our own relationships. You may not have realized it, but some of the negatives in your life can actually do you some good. No, I’m not saying you should wish for negatives in your life, but if you have them, you may actually be able to use them for good!
My guest today is Jean Moroney, a speaker and the President of Thinking Directions. She teaches professionals how to use targeted thinking to solve problems and achieve their goals. Jean offers many courses and resources on her website. Today we’re talking about moving from SHOULD to WANT to CAN and how negatives are really positives in disguise. Come and learn how to improve YOUR thinking!
Bio: Jean Moroney works with entrepreneurial people, in and out of corporations, to help them achieve ambitious goals. They learn to think on their feet, get their point across, and take action. Ms. Moroney has an MS in Psychology (CMU, 1994), a BS & MS in Electrical Engineering (MIT, 1985 & 1986), and graduate training in Philosophy from the Ayn Rand Institute. She speaks to audiences all over North America and online in her Thinking Lab program.
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Empathy, Life Skills, Compassion, Soft Skills
Episode 065 Developing Empathy and Other Life Skills with Bob Burg
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/clarity-focus-joe-calloway/
I can hardly believe that I have Bob Burg on the show today! We’re talking today about those soft skills that are so difficult to teach. You know what soft skills are, right? It’s those personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. Attributes like kindness, compassion, caring, giving, and the main one we are focusing on today - empathy. These skills are hard to teach, but there are ways you can improve them and most of the time, it starts with forgetting about yourself and focusing on other people! See how easy this is gonig to be?
These “soft” skills in life are really essential to maintaining good relationships throughout life, including empathy. Bob is gifted in teaching how to focus on real empathy and helping us be better people. You don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation, so join us!
Bio: Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.
Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages. It has been released in a new, expanded edition, with a foreword by Huffington Post founder and publisher, Arianna Huffington.
Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Recommended Books:
Leading With Noble Purpose by Lisa McLeod
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Humans are Underrated by Geoff Colvin
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Letting Go, Clarity, Focus, Productivity
Episode 064 Letting Go for Clarity and Focus with Joe Calloway
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/clarity-focus-joe-calloway/
Today’s guest is Joe Calloway, a leadership & performance speaker, author, business workshop leader, keynote speaker, and a consultant on branding and competitive positioning. He has authored Becoming a Category of One, Be the Best at What Matters Most, Magnetic: The Art of Attracting Business, Work Like You’re Showing Off, and several other top sellers on Amazon and other book publishers.
He has been a coach and speaker for the past 30 years and his client list includes global brands like BMW, IBM, Saks Fifth Avenue, Coca Cola, American Express, newspapers in Sweden, companies in South Africa, and hotels in Great Britain. He speaks on various topics but most frequently on business trends.
The major themes in his motivational talks include “moving on”, “letting go” and forgiveness.
Bio: Joe Calloway is a business author, consultant and speaker who helps top performing individuals and organizations unlock potential and get even better. Joe is the author of 7 business books, including the classic Becoming A Category Of One.
You’ll discover:
Joe Calloway’s list of things to let go:
Let go of the toxic people in your life.
Let go of being envious.
Let go of being late.
Let go of having to be right.
Let go of re-posting without fact-checking.
Let go of not listening.
Let go of negative self-talk.
Let go of trying to impress everyone.
Let go of beating yourself up for past mistakes.
Let go of making the same mistake over and over.
Let go of over-thinking everything.
Let go of making it complicated.
Let go of someone else’s definition of success.
Let go of the need to please everyone. You can’t.
Let go of waiting for someone else to make you happy.
Let go of spending all of your money. Save - even a little.
Let go of saying “yes” to things you don’t want to do.
Let go of hating people who don’t look, sound, or think like you.
Let go of being afraid of new ideas.
Interview Links & Other Resources
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Tags: Conflict, Workplace, Crisis, Relationships
Episode 063 Resolving Conflict Like a Superhero - Veronica Sites
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/resolving-conflict-superhero-veronica-sites/
Does it seem like everywhere you turn these days, you are faced with conflict? Conflict at home, conflict at work and we even have conflict on social media - it just never ends. Today’s guest is going to introduce us to the 3 P’s of conflict resolution. These 3 simple steps, when done in order, will allow you to resolve the conflict and move on to building productive relationships in your life.
I hope you’re ready for an exciting conversation with my guest, Veronica Sites. Veronica has certifications as a speaker, trainer, and coach by the Zig Ziglar Corporation. She has also spent time as a corporate chaplain and crisis responder. Her newest book is Conflict Resolution Solutions, and includes 57 actionable tips for navigating conflict resolution. Let’s chat with Veronica!
Bio: Veronica specializes in Conflict Resolution, both external and inner conflict. She’s a certified Ziglar Legacy trainer, as well as a responder to mass casualties, disaster relief efforts, and a bereavement expert. Veronica is a highly skilled business coach and speaker with a track record of success and community impact. Her forte is empowering people to activate their untapped potential.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
www.conflictresolutionspeaker.com
Conflict Resolution Solutions by Veronica Sites or get it on Amazon
Service, Care, Connections, Success, Gratitude
Episode 062 Principles of Service - Warwick Merry
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/principles-service-warwick-merry/
I’m excited to introduce you to my amazing guest, Warwick Merry. Warwick is a host, podcaster, and a professional emcee who lives in Australia and says his superpower is making a fantastic cup of coffee. What?? He goes on to explain that the important thing is NOT the act of making the coffee, but BEING OF SERVICE to others. Warwick springboards from this principle of service for our conversation.
Warwick knows that being of service and having a service mindset can really play a role in your success. He shares some extremely practical advice that you can implement when networking and making connections, which lead to establishing real relationships in your business. Everyone loves to be cared for and to be served, and by simply making care and service a core principle of your life, so many things will change for you. Warwick guides us as we learn how to embrace the mindset of service.
Bio: Warwick Merry is a Master MC and an inspiring professional speaker, renowned for his high-energy presentations and seminars. He has over 30 different audio and video programs and a recently released book titled Get More Inspiration. He’s bass singer, motorcycle rider and poodle daddy, and we hear he makes a mean cup of coffee!
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Get the Book: GetMoreInspiration.com or on Amazon
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Julie Ann Sullivan, accountability, peak performance, impression, awareness, clarity,Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements
Episode 061 Always Do Your Best
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/always-do-your-best/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at the agreement, always do your best. The concept seems so obvious and simple until you get a true understanding of what that means. It is the action piece for all the agreements to work together. Knowing when you are doing your best comes from inside, not from other people’s opinions. If you don’t think you are acting at your peak performance, you’re not. You're at the top of your game when you find purpose in your actions. Finding what’s worthwhile for everything you do, creates an opportunity to do your best. The secret is, it changes every moment and that’s an opportunity to succeed in your professional and personal life.
You’ll discover “the Best”:
Links & Resources
Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Episode 53 - Be Impeccable With Your Word
Episode 56 - Don't Take Anything Personally
Humor, Authenticity, Music, Relationships, Sales
Episode 060: Be Real & Truly Care - Patrick Henry
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/real-truly-care-patrick-henry/
Relationships thrive on authenticity. Patrick Henry, my guest today on Mere Mortals Unite, shares his story on finding his authenticity. Sometimes it’s right in front of you and you can’t see it. However, a little bit of praise turned Patrick’s life around. He engages his audience with his great talent and care for who he’s entertaining. Patrick believes that people want to buy from, and listen to, people whom they like and trust, and you can only establish trust through authenticity. Take this fun journey with me and learn how you, too, can find your true self. Everyone who knows you will be glad you did.
Bio: Patrick Henry is an author, speaker, and SiriusXM radio personality who delivers funny and entertaining speeches that show how to deliver extraordinary customer experiences.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Follow Patrick Henry on Twitter
Julie Ann Sullivan, decision making, assumptions, communication, relationships, success, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements,
Episode 059 Don’t Make Assumptions
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-make-assumptions/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at the agreement of Don’t Make Assumptions. When you make assumptions you’re not dealing with a situation in its true form. You may even convince yourself that your assumption is the truth. This agreement is closely tied to the agreement of not taking anything personally. The two combined are a frequent cause of misunderstandings and conflict. You must be more aware of the information you process about yourself and the world around you, so that you can live a more successful life with less hassles and more success. Taking deliberate action on a consistent basis is how you live life to its fullest.
You’ll discover:
Links & Resources
Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook
Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn
Body Language, Business, Relationships, Persuasion, Listening
Episode 058: Pay Attention - Traci Brown
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/pay-attention-traci-brown/
My guest today is Traci Brown, a body language expert. Traci will share with you how paying attention will give you so much more information about who you’re dealing with in any particular moment. That information can be utilized for persuasion … in a good way. This superpower is useful for dealing with your coworkers, your boss, or members of your family. Traci’s tips and techniques are quite versatile and can be learned to help you pick a date or tell if someone is lying. At the end of today’s conversation, Traci will also tell you how you can get the secret to getting out of a ticket. You may not need that, but just in case you do …
Bio: Traci Brown is a body language and persuasion expert, speaker, author, and three-time US Collegiate Cycling Champion. She speaks globally and is a frequent guest on TV, interpreting the body language in current events. She’s the author of Body Language Confidential and Persuasion Point.
You’ll discover:
Interview Links & Other Resources
Read the Body Language Trainer Blog
Connect with Traci Brown on LinkedIn
Connect with Traci Brown on Facebook
How to Get Out of a Traffic Ticket and 9 Other Tips to Get What You Want Using Body Language by Traci Brown
Body Language Confidential: Tactics Every Secret Agent, Sales Person and Kindergarten Teacher Should Know by Traci Brown
Persuasion Point: Body Language and Speech for Influence by Traci Brown
Check out more of Traci’s resources on her website
Email Traci at traci@tracibrown.com to get a “How to Get out a Traffic Ticket” placard for only $5
Branding, Business, Relationships, Friendship, Boundaries
Episode 057: Strategic Branding for Everyone - Katherine Miracle
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/strategic-branding-katherine-miracle/
Katherine Miracle is my guest today. She has some amazing tips on strategic branding both from a personal and organizational perspective. She has a unique way of looking at boundaries: finding what your yes is, and what your no is as well. Katherine reminds you of the importance of knowing the difference between those that care and those that are just curious. All of these parameters help you make the best decisions for your personal branding, which is how the world perceives you. Katherine shares how not believing the lies people tell you and believing in your own self-worth is key to your own personal and professional success. Join us as we share lots of great information that will help you in your personal and professional life.
Bio: Katherine is the founder & owner of Miracle Resources, a full-service marketing, public relations, and training firm. Miracle Resources is nationally recognized for its program that increases revenue and awareness. It’s called “Brand + Team = Revenue,” and the program uses certified trainers and is now a franchised program.
Katherine is the author of Discovering your Dawn, a book that has helped people unlock their potential and provides motivation. Katherine teaches Advertising and Promotions and Entrepreneurship at VMCAD and is a professional speaker who was voted Best Speaker/Facilitator for CBC Magazine. She is an Elite Woman International Alpha Award winner, as well as a graduate of the University of Akron with degrees in Business/Communications & Theatre Arts. She graduated with honors from The University of Phoenix with an MBA.
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Episode 056 Don’t Take Anything Personally
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-take-anything-personally/
Summary
This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at how not to take anything personally. It’s a painful existence when you take everything personally. People will offer opinions of you, but they may be false, created by their own experiences and circumstances in their life. That set of events is most certainly different than yours. There is a need to quiet the mind so that it is possible to decipher what people are saying to us as true or not true. A person probably doesn’t get up in the morning and plan on cutting you off in traffic and yet you might somehow react as if it was personal. When people are in pain or jealous they may lash out to alleviate that feeling and not to hurt you. That is what this agreement is about. Filtering and being accountable for your own feelings.
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The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Episode 25 The Power of Choice
Humor, Work, Success, Happiness, Creativity
Episode 055: Humor at Work - Andrew Tarvin
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/humor-work-andrew-tarvin/
I’m very excited to have my good friend, Andrew Tarvin, with me today on Mere Mortals Unite. Drew is the only guy I know who was an engineer by day and an improvisational artist by night. He’s combined the two to create his company, Humor that Works.
Drew and I both know that happiness doesn’t come from success, but that happier people are more successful. One way to be happier is to bring more humor into your life. You don’t have to be the one telling jokes. As Drew notes, you can be a shepherd of humor. We’re doing just that by having links in the show notes to great videos that will make you smile.
Drew has some great ideas to make life more fun, such as gamifying processes you do every day … for instance, reading your emails in an accent. You just have to find what motivates you. Prepare to hear some great ideas and find out why it’s good to know what Disney princess you are.
Bio: Andrew Tarvin is the world's first Humor Engineer. He teaches people how to enjoy their jobs more while doing them better. He has worked with thousands of people from 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft, on topics ranging from mastering office communication to humor in the workplace.
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Humor That Works by Andrew Tarvin
Laurel & Hardy dance to Santana
A few fun video links: Expert in a Meeting, A new way to think about retirement, People being told they're beautiful
Connection, Relationships, Networking, People, Social Media
Episode 054: The Power of Connection - Phil Gerbyshak
URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/power-connection-phil-gerbyshak/
I so enjoyed talking with my friend Phil Gerbyshak on this edition of Mere Mortals Unite. Phil shares his passion of connecting people, ideas, and technology. He talks about creating a REAL network and shares how to spot the difference between a real network and a fake one. (Think quality, not quantity.)
Phil lives the philosophy of making friends first and then doing business later. A benefit of making true connections is that there’s always someone to visit when you’re traveling. It can turn a business trip into a mini-vacation. And, Phil shares the right way to connect so you can avoid a connection disaster. You’ll learn some simple ways to stay in touch---for instance, you first have to pay attention and then take action. Let us know your birthday … we promise to wish you well that day with a personal touch.
Bio: Phil Gerbyshak is your personal social marketing strategist, social media business trainer, and secret weapon. He does programs, workshops, and training to help you integrate social media into all your business does to grow your bottom line.
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