Become More Compelling Radio

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- Between the hours of 8-5, are you typically sitting? If you are, then you need to (stand up) and listen to this episode of Become More Compelling Radio. Most of us intuitively know sitting is bad for us. But just how bad it really is may shock you. My guest is Zack Arnold (@EmpireEditor) he's the founder of Optimize Yourself and this is a podcast episode that could literally add years to your life. You're probably familiar with Zack's work if you've ever watched shows like Burn Notice, Glee, and Empire. He's an editor by trade, so he knows all about grueling 12+ hour days sitting in front of a computer. About 10 years ago, Zack decided that he would stop treating his body like a Ford Pinto, and start treating it like a Ferrari. This journey led him to spend over $75,000 and a decade optimizing his health so that he can constantly perform at a high level in his career and produce amazi

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- Let's face it. We've ALL sent a 16 paragraph email and that moment after we've  hit the send button on this potentially life-changing email, we've wondered silently to ourselves: "Should I have sent that? Was that a little too much?" (Spoiler: YES, IT WAS TOO MUCH, NOW I WANT TO THROW MY LAPTOP LIKE A DISCUS INTO A LAKE) I'm so selfishly excited about this episode of Become More Compelling Radio that I can barely contain myself. ​ My guest Talia Koren (@thetalillama) and I talk about how to reach out to influencers in a way that respects their time and makes it 10x more likely that you'll receive a response. This is especially helpful if you want to: Pitch media to get your side business off the ground. Get a new job in a new field. Reach out to an expert and ask for advice. The skill set of being able to reach out to people in an effective way is a force multiplier for your life

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- On this episode of Become More Compelling Radio I'd like to introduce you to my friend Dan Chang (@friendformula) founder of The Friend Formula. A former self-descibed shy guy, nine years ago Dan decided to start learning about social skills so that he could perform at a high level in his career.  He's gone from someone who was too shy to speak up in meetings, to giving presentations to executives. Dan has been featured on INC, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, Lifehacker, Introvert Spring, and many others.  In this conversation, we discuss how to become better at small talk than 99% of people. I love Dan's advice because it's so easy to implement.  If you've ever fiddled with your phone instead of striking up a conversation with someone you've wanted to meet, this podcast is for you. In this episode you'll learn: 13:55 How to make yourself comfortable before you even open

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- On this episode of Become More Compelling Radio, I am super excited to have the delightful Marsha Shandur (@YesYesMarsha) founder of yesyesmarsha.com. Marsha is a phenomenal storytelling and networking coach, and the official storytelling coach at Portland's World Domination Summit. She has been featured on the BBC, Forbes, The Art of Charm and The Muse. She also has a book out: Off The Mic: The World's Best Stand-Up Comedians Get Serious About Comedy In this conversation we talk about how to craft compelling stories, as well as how to avoid common storytelling mistakes. If you've ever felt like you can't tell a good story, or people's eye glaze over while you're talking, in this podcast you'll learn: • The #1 thing to focus on while telling stories. Hint: Tom Cruise (11:20) • How to edit your stories down, but still keep the essence alive (17:30) • How to deal with the “spotlight" of

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- On this episode of Become More Compelling Radio, I am joined by my friend Felicia Spahr of Instantly Irresistible. Felicia has been featured in: INC, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, Entrepreneur on Fire, Mind, Body, Green, Under 30 CEO  (and many others) I love this conversation for so many reasons. After listening to this episode you will be able to: • Craft an amazing introduction • Focus on the right things during group conversations • Create rapport during one-on-one conversations • Know how and when to exchange contact information Felicia is also hooking Become More Compelling Radio listeners up with a free audio program: 3 Magic Hooks to Create Instant Rapport With Anyone You Meet. As always, show notes and links are over at the blog. Enjoy!    

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- On this episode of Become More Compelling Radio I have my friend Shawn McKibben, the founder of Simple Fellow where he helps ambitious introverts communicate (and kick ass) in an extroverted world. Shawn has been featured in Mind, Body, Green, LifeHack, and Dumb Little Man. He has over 10 years experience teaching personal and career development. In this conversation we talk about the power of revealing your authentic self, how superhero costumes at Comic Con can improve your confidence, and we play a really awesome improv game that you can start using today to have better conversations. Shawn also has a free gift for Become More Compelling readers: An Introvert’s Guide to Engaging Conversation. Show notes and links are avalible here.

Want more awesome stuff (podcasts, Q&A videos, articles and more) to supercharge your people skills? Click here! --------- Michaela Chung is the founder of Introvert Spring where she helps introverts thrive, and basically be more awesome. Three years ago, she quit her job, sold everything that wouldn’t fit in a suitcase, and set out on a hero’s journey toward a life of greater meaning and purpose. Since then, she's visited 12 countries on 5 continents. She's lived in Mexico, Australia, and Canada, and spent a good chunk of time in the U.S.A, Thailand and Colombia. --- In this interview we discuss preparing for the zombie apocolypse, the danger of using the word "should", traveling solo, meditation, forgivness, and finding balance while running a business.