“The words you choose as a leader shape the experience of those you lead. Be authentic. Be intentional. Be aware of your impact wake.” Work is part of our lives; it should be blended into our existence to create a natural, comfortable, successful rhythm. Why, then, do we fundamentally default to putting it first in…
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For their final live broadcast in the series, Becky Robinson, CEO of Weaving Influence interviewed me about why work-life balance is such a bad idea. We discussed the importance of taking the time to reflect on the question: "are you living your values."
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Inaugural episode of Tony's podcast where, as the guest, I flip the script and interview the host!
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I definitely didn't hold back from speaking truth to the audience here. I asked blunt questions that force you to look in the mirror and face how you are showing up to the world. Are you feeling like an imposter? Have you over calibrated your life and are neglecting your family and yourself? With growing as a man,…
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Check Brandon Baker's interview with David Taylor-Klaus for the National Coach Academy's Coach Interview Series (organized by Life Coach Path). David gets to answer his favorite questions about coaching, the industry, and building a successful coaching practice!
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“Schedule two one-on-one conversations. In the first, ask only these three questions: What are you getting from me that you want more of? What are you getting from me that you want less of? What are you not getting from me that you want? In response, you only ask clarifying questions — no explaining or…
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“Be painfully specific about what you do, for whom you do it and why they like having it done for them. If you're not specific, people don't know how to connect with you or how to help you, let alone hire you! Most importantly, remember, as Mike Wien of the Specific Edge Institute says, 'Specific…
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“Know the difference between the Dip and a Hole. Read Seth Godin's The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick). Before a pivot, it's important to know whether you're approaching/experiencing a natural part of the cycle ("the dip") or facing a dead end. Knowing the difference is what makes…
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“Being Curious: If you want people to respond, be curious about them, what they do, what they care about, what's important to them. Ask questions. You'll learn how you can connect them and how you can help them grow their business. Why? Being listened to feels so much like being loved that people can scarcely…
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Tune in to David's appearance on Exit Coach Radio with Bill Black on July 22, 2016. Exit Coach Radio is the Business Owner Information Station for Business Succession, exit Planning and Business Continuity. Questions Answered: I hear that the term “Work-Life Balance” makes you crazy. What is it that gets you so riled up? You talk a lot…
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