Focused People: Recent Episodes
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Building on an understanding of beliefs as foundations for our behavior, Tom, Kyle and Hylton explore how values influence our lives, positively or negatively. This podcast is part two in a series on how our thoughts impact our behavior.
Beliefs are not "religious" by nature. We have countless beliefs about whether we belong, are capable and even if we are attractive or not. These stem from layer upon layer of thoughts. How are they working for you? Explore your best life with Tom and Hylton and liberate your thinking.
Tom, Kyle and Hylton explore accepting ourselves, but also growing, with side-tracks that speak to THAT slap and other emotional intelligence challenges.
Kyle and Hylton overcome woodpeckers, hadedas and dogs as they explore how leaders can facilitate collaboration in the hybrid modern work environment.
Whether we are rushing towards Christmas or pushing on to greater heights of performance, we need to embrace the pause. In music, notes are clarified by the spaces between them. Join Kyle, Tom and Hylton as they preview practical ways to inject this life skill into our daily lives.
Ownership, in terms of accountability, is key to thriving in life and business. But what does it look like? Does it really enable autonomy, engagement and improved customer service? And if so, how do we best develop it in ourselves and others, even if we are not in charge? Kyle, Tom and Hylton tackle this issue with their customary blend of authenticity, humor, research and experience.
Stress is a near-constant companion, but we often don't use the tools at our disposal to minimize its effects on our work and well-being. Tom and Hylton are joined by Kyle, who leaves to deal with some work stress and returns victorious. Another real conversation captured on the fly and shared to inspire growth.
Tom, Kyle and Hylton explore how EI trumps BI and even AI when it comes to the people side of business. Recorded "on the road" between travels, this focused conversation highlights the value of self-awareness and the application of the insights gained.
Why do some athletes "choke" on the big stage? How do business professionals avoid debilitating fear in important presentations?
Tom and Hylton explore how to overcome these anxious moments and offer insights into their own struggles and successes.
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Thankfully, we can also be an ally of our own success. The Trans-Atlantic Trio (Tom, Kyle and Hylton), explore ways to stop holding ourselves back.
Kyle, Tom and Hylton confront the challenges of pandemic fatigue and share insights that have helped them through this difficult time.
We share experiences of leading ourselves and others, in the midst of a pandemic, with children nearby and guests to follow. The complexity and the challenge of leading is at the heart of this conversation.