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Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." - Maya Angelou
Have you got a big thought? Have you ever contemplated taking your big thought and putting together a TEDx talk? I've mulled over both of those questions (but usually stop at the first).
On this episode, I talk to long time friend, Debra Joy Hart, about her journey with designing and delivering a great TEDx talk last fall. She shares the trials, tribulations, triumphs and how you should go about putting it all together.
We had a great time and I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
CHEERS!
More on Deb..
Watch her TEDx HERE!
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” — Lyndon B. Johnson
We are just a little over a week post conference and I'm still reeling from all of the great information I learned and relationships that were built! It's hard to go back to regular life after a life altering experience like the AATH conference!
In this episode, I'm talking to my good friend, Dr. Tina Hallis. Tina is a scientist who turned her focus towards positive psychology and hasn't turned back since. We talk about her journey, easy tools you can use to improve your life and what the positive edge means to you (and the people around you)!
ENJOY!
More on Tina...
Tina Hallis, Ph.D. is excited to help people and organizations be more positive so they can enjoy better lives and more success. She is a professional speaker, author, and founder of The Positive Edge. Tina is certified in Positive Psychology through the WholeBeing Institute, an Authorized Partner for Everything DiSC®, and a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. She is the author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge: Shifting Your Thoughts for More Positivity & Success.
Tina worked for 20 years in biotechnology before discovering a new science in 2011 called Positive Psychology that focuses on how we can all live our best, most meaningful lives. Seeing the powerful impact this information has on improving people and organizations, Tina decided to create her own company, The Positive Edge so she can improve the quality of people’s lives and their workplaces.
Connect with her here:
| Tina Hallis, Ph.D. | |
| Positivity Expert, Speaker, Author | |
| The Positive Edge | |
| p: | 608.448.3576 |
| f: | 608.355.0800 |
| w: | ThePositiveEdge.net |
| e: | Tina@ThePositiveEdge.net |
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
HOORAY FOR HUMOR MONTH!
What are you doing to celebrate Humor Month? Me? I'm going to the AATH conference AND I'm talking with cool humor people...like my guest this week, Andrew Tarvin.
Drew has been on the show before and in this episode we talk about his new book, Humor That Works. This is, honestly, one of the best books I've read on the application of humor in the workplace. It's smart, research based, and has stuff you can use right now to make a positive difference for yourself and your team.
ENJOY!
Get his book HERE!
More On Andrew....
Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.
Through his company, Humor That Works, Andrew has helped more 25,000 people at 250+ organizations—including P&G, GE, ESPN, Microsoft, the U.S. Navy, PepsiCo, and the International Association of Canine Professional—learn to be more productive, less stressed, and happier. Combining his background in business with his experience as an international comedian, his programs are engaging, entertaining, and effective.
Prior to starting his company, Andrew was a top-rated project manager at Procter & Gamble, managing million dollar projects for a $350 million business. He is also an accomplished comedian, having performed in more than 1,000 shows all around the world.
Andrew is the best-selling author of Humor That Works: 501 Ways to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 100,000 times. He has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 1 planet (Earth). He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.
Check him out on his website (and bring him in to speak!): http://andrewtarvin.com/
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
"That's your best friend and your worst enemy - your own brain." -Fred Durst
Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing”. She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.
Michele’s unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental/emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater con dence and success.
As a nationally recognized speaker, certi ed executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, change management consultant, trainer, and writer, Michele’s passion for helping amplify natural talents and expand leadership is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.
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Phone: 510.731.8725
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Blog: https://www.nectarconsulting.com/brain-candy/blog/
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Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.”
– Jack Kornfield
I spend a lot of my time around technology. I've never considered myself a techno-guy but I am a consistent user. As a user, technology can also be a distraction. This week, we learn about leveraging it!
My guest on this episode is Robert Plotkin. Robert has not only a tech background but also a martial arts background, which make him uniquely qualified to put the two concepts together to show how we can use technology to actually increase our mindfulness practices.
I had so much fun talking with Robert and learned a whole lot in the process. Take some time to listen to this episode so you can learn to integrate technology into your mindfulness practices rather than having it distract you.
ENJOY!
More on Robert...
Robert is the Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, a leading blog and Top 40 iTunes podcast on science, technology, and mindfulness.
In his Tap Into Mindfulness program, he teaches people how to be less distracted by their smartphones and how to retake control over their time to be more focused, productive, and creative. His unique approach to technology and mindfulness stems from his combination of expertise in technology (as an MIT-educated computer scientist), decades of experience with Japanese martial arts, and training in Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). He has written seven books on the social impact of computer technology, is a co-founder of the Hack Your Mind program at MIT, and the host of the Technology for Mindfulness podcast.
Connect with him on his website: http://technologyformindfulness.com/
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
“I am a brain, Watson. The rest of me is a mere appendix.” - Sherlock Holmes
We are rolling quick into the last few weeks that are available to register for the AATH annual conference. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to learn, laugh, and be around people who get the joke! You can get details about the conference at www.aath.org. It's the 4th through the 7th of April so hurry up and get it done!
Are you ready to get your mind blown? Then prepare....because on this episode I'm talking with the incredible Ann Betz about humor, your brain, and your brain on humor. Is that a duplicate or two different topics? You'll have to listen to find out!
Ann is one of our AMAZING speakers at the conference this year. She doesn't share her keynote in this interview but gives us a teaser about what you can expect from her in solid content.
ENJOY!
More on Ann....
Ann Betz, CPCC, PCC, CNTC, is the co-founder of BEabove Leadership and an international speaker and trainer on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching and human transformation. Ann served as the neuroscience consultant to The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) for many years, and provides neuroscience, leadership and coaching consulting to many other corporations and non-profits.
Ann is also the co-developer/leader of BEabove Leadership’s popular training program for advanced coaches: Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching, which has been offered in the U.S, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, China, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
A certified professional coach for over 15 years, Ann is the author of a groundbreaking white paper on brain research and coaching. She contributes to Choice Magazine, Coaching at Work, Coaching World, the ICF and CTI’s blogs, and other coaching and HR publications.
Ann is the lead author of Integration, the power of being Co-Active in work and life, an exploration of consciousness and the future (John Hunt Publishing, 2015), as well as a ground-breaking white paper on the neuroscience of the International Coach Federation coaching competencies. She is also a published poet, using her understanding of the brain and consciousness to bring to life the wonders of the human soul. Ann speaks internationally on neuroscience, leadership and coaching (and occasionally poetry as well), and she excels at making the complexities of the brain come to life with depth, humor and simplicity.
Ann lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her partner Will Sharon, their angelic border collie Jack, and two very enlightened cats named Paz and Luz.
Read Ann’s blog on the brain at www.yourcoachingbrain.wordpress.com and on poetry at www.eccentricspirit.wordpress.com.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. -Helen Keller
How lucky am I? I'll answer that for you....pretty darn lucky! Not only am I going to the AATH conference in April but I also got to spend some time interviewing this week's guest, Allen Klein, about his new book, Embracing Life After Loss. Available on Amazon here: HERE
Allen is a past president of AATH and also a Lifetime Achievement Award winner! Yes, he's done it all and in this interview he shares it!
You can meet cool people like Allen if you register for the AATH conference. It's coming up fast, the 4th through 7th of April, 2019...just outside of Chicago. Go to www.aath.org to check it out and get signed up. It's not too late.
Here's a bit more on Allen...
Klein is an award-winning speaker who shows audience’s worldwide how to use humor and positive thinking
to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff. (www.allenklein.com) He is a recipient of:
- a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor,
- a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, and
- a Toastmaster’s Communication and Leadership Award,
Klein is also a best-selling author of 27 books including The Healing Power of Humor. His most recent books are Embracing Life After Loss, and, Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times.
In addition, his TEDx talk can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/z4hfsx5
Connect with Allen on his website: www.allenklein.com
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand. — Mark Twain
Why did Julie Ostrow cross the road? To get to the AATH conference! Yes, on this episode I'm talking with Julie Ostrow about our conference experiences over the past decade AND what we're looking forward to in going to this year's conference!
This year's conference? It's the 4th through the 7th of April in Oak Brook, IL. That's right outside of Chicago. You can fly into O'hare, grab a slice of DEEP DISH pizza and then get ready to learn with your new tribe! Get onboard now and don't miss out! Go to www.aath.org and let's get our laugh on!
Here's a little more on Julie. For the record, Julie was my first guest on the show and continues to be one of my favorites. She's always fun and insightful!
Julie...
As the Humorous Speaker and Communication Coach, The Second City-trained and First-Ever American Laughing Champion Julie Ostrow teaches organizations and corporate teams to use improv skills to improve Creativity, Communication, Team Building, Problem Solving, and Productivity with their clients and within their organizations. She teaches the benefits of using humor, laughter, and improv in all aspects of our lives, including in the workplace.
Having more than 20 years of corporate marketing communications experience including five years with SmithBucklin, the world’s largest association management firm, Julie is able to identify the trigger points of miscommunication and low morale in the corporate culture and among team members. By infusing her corporate experience with her humor, laughter, and improv tools, she is able to guide organizations to communication, connection, and creativity. Resulting in re-inspired teams and increased productivity.
Julie conducts her interactive and transformative workshops for corporations, healthcare organizations, conventions, and schools. Julie's enthusiasm and passionate spirit, combined with her comedic insight, help to make her a warm and engaging presenter and workshop facilitator. Her personal motto, "find the funny," helps her to find humor in everyday moments and in life's seemingly most difficult situations...and she'll help your teams do the same! She also performs improv and stand-up comedy for a variety of events.
Find out more about Julie at www.JulieOstrow.com
Connect with Julie…
Twitter: @JulieOstrow
Instagram: Julie_Ostrow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofindthefunny/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieostrow/
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
“The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it.” – Winston Churchill
What do you do in Wisconsin on the coldest day ever recorded? You get warmed up by talking to another Wisconsinite about humor! That's right! That's how we roll in the land of beer, brats, and cheese!
On this episode I have the pleasure of spending some time with my good friend, Liysa Callsen. She shares her own humor journey, her brand of comedy and what she do if she was stuck in an airport with me.
Don't miss out on this year's conference! It's rolling up fast and you won't want to miss out on what we've got going on April 4th through 7th in Chicago, IL! Check it out at www.aath.org.
Here's what's up with Liysa...
Callsen trained at Second City, and currently performs her solo improv show U&I for anyone that wants to hear her go on and on. Teaching improv tools for business, she speaks to companies and organizations across the country. She has performed and produced comedy for over 10 years. Dear in the Headlights, Cupid Comedy, Ginger Snaps Improv. Also, she does what she needs to do and joined her husband's carpentry business, so sometimes she holds a mic, sometimes she holds a hammer! Someday she aspires to do both.
Check out her website at: liysacallsen.com and MAKE SURE YOU EMAIL HER AT: liysa@liysacallsen.com
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Friday Feb 08, 2019
"A clown is like an aspirin...only he works twice as fast." -Groucho Marx
When I go to the AATH conference it's almost like sensory overload. There are so many wonderful people doing extraordinary things that's it's hard to get it all in during such a short time frame. That's what's awesome (for me) about doing this podcast. It gives me the opportunity to have the conversations that, sometimes, I don't get to have. And (lucky for you), you get to listen in!
This episode's guest is Guy Giard. He is an incredible human being. You'll hear that through and through during the interview. He's very representative of all the people we have in the association and that you can meet when you come to the AATH conference! Are you registered? NOW IS THE TIME! Go do www.aath.org and let's get your laugh on!
ENJOY OUR TIME WITH GUY!
A little on Guy...
Guy Giard is a Gardener of the Soul. Born in the French speaking province of Quebec, Canada, he lived for many years in Europe. Professional artist his artworks are exhibited across Canada and The Netherlands; and has a singer he’s given dozens of concerts. After teaching for twenty years in major art museums he becomes a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and joins the real Dr. "Patch" Adams as a humanitarian clown caring in hospitals and orphanages in Guatemala, Peru, Mexico, India and Russia. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker and an inspiring consultant. He believes that anyone can plant his own life’s mission, grow his life’s purpose and sow a legacy.
Dr. "Patch" Adams writes about Guy Giard: “I truly feel his passion to live radiant, using clowning as a tool to help midwife a loving world. To hear of his own transformation to being a loving soul will inspire others to try it on."
My website: www.guygiard.com
My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/guygiard
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygiard/