You Can Grow Anywhere: Recent Episodes
Peter Gagliardo
Join me in the progress of learning how to take the steps needed to change yourself and your life. Each month will be a new topic that will allow you to reflect and take action steps as you need to. You will quickly learn that YES! You Can Grow Anywhere!
We will see what it means to have character, and how it is important. We also think about how people make mistakes that can stop them from leading and moving forward with their company. We will talk about making sure you don't make the same mistakes.
Today, we will talk about the things that will help you to become a really good leader. This is important because then people will want to join you and do what you want them to do. First we'll talk about what it means to have a powerful and compelling vision.
This week we are learning how to speak. We will learn how to do a presentation. I can show you how you can do a good presentation and be really good at it. I will also tell you about communication which is very important when you chase your dreams.
Are you a good communicator?
Communication is an important skill to have. It can be the difference between success and failure in your business, relationships, career or life. If you are not sure about how effective your communication skills are then this course will help you improve them. We will cover both verbal and non-verbal communication as well as listening skills. This weeks podcast is designed to give you practical advice on how to communicate better so that people listen more effectively and understand what they hear more clearly. You’ll learn how to use body language effectively when communicating with others so that you get the results that matter most to you in all areas of life – whether it’s at work, home or socially!
Are you tired of feeling like your relationships and business communications are stuck in neutral?
Do you want to feel more confident, be better liked, have a more successful business, and enjoy every area of your life? If so, then this is the most important message you will ever read. Listen now...
We all want to be heard, but we have a hard time being understood.
The problem is that you don't know what it takes to make your message come across clearly and effectively. You're not sure how to overcome the obstacles between you and effective communication.
This podcast lays out the basics of communication so that you can communicate more effectively with others in every area of life. It also gives tips for overcoming those obstacles that get in the way between you and effective communication.
How to get more referrals and make more sales.
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to have a never ending stream of business opportunities? They are able to convert these into actual clients that pay them money. Well, it’s not magic or luck. It’s because they know how to ask for referrals and close the deal when they do receive one.
There are many different types of salespeople: reps, closers, account managers. I myself have worn all of those hats. In this episode we will take a look at what separates the type of salesperson i am from being seen as a "salesperson." We`ll talk about how to reposition yourself away from just thinking about making the sale and instead focus on listening skills, framing your message correctly and building relationships with influencers in order to make positive things happen for both you and your client.
Have you ever thought about selling your product or service?
Do you want to know the best way to sell your product or service? The 3 Things You Need To Know Before You Sell is a podcast that will help you understand what it takes to be successful in sales. We cover how to look at sales from this perspective in order to be successful. We also show you the importance of “Knowing Your Stuff” - what you need to know about yourself, your prospect and your product.
To become a Rockstar in sales is really easy. In reality, we are all in sales every day. We are selling people all of the time.
The success of your business depends on keeping your current customers satisfied while at the same time gaining new customers. The key to getting new customers is getting the referral.
It takes a certain skill to search for and gain new referrals in order to expand your business.
The ability to attract and influence others is vital to being a successful networker. We will cover the principles of influence and what motivates others to follow your lead, which in turn builds your network.
You will only go as far as your attitude will carry you. We will look at the kind of attitudes that will enable you to successfully expand your network and make your life all that it can be.
We'll talk about time management pointers on how to add 1-2 hours a day through delegating, skill improvement, multi-tasking and improved focus. These are things that anyone can do to add more time to their day. Yes, there are only 24 hours in each day, but we can maximize those hours by working "smarter" rather than longer, and employing other skills along with our time management.
Eliminating time wasters and overcoming procrastination. It's easy to get faked out by being busy, but the key question is: Busy doing what?
Once you know why you are managing your time and know the priorities and values you strive for, then it is important to understand where you currently spend your time and how to strategically budget for maximum performance. You see, something will always master and something will always serve.
Establishing your priorities and values. As important as the "how’s" are, the "why’s" are first and foremost. Because here's what's interesting, the "why's" are the force that pull us towards our dreams and that in turn determines the "how's".
Many people do not understand how powerful relationships are in business. The fact is that even in business, relationships rule. Think for a moment about two sales people, one of whom is a friend and one of whom you have never met before. When it comes right down to it, you are most likely to buy from the one you know. That is the foundation of relationships.
Friendships are unique because they are the relationships we have that are almost entirely voluntary. You don't get to choose your parents or your siblings, but you do get to choose your friends. This makes the relationship unique, and we will take a deeper look into successful friendships in today's podcast.
The most common relationships that people have are with their family. That group of people, many of whom we will walk through this life with us. Your family relationships must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship growing and flourishing.
There are 8 fundamentals that, when mastered, take your relationships to a new level of healthy. When we understand these basics or fundamentals, and operate accordingly, we can make our bad relationships good and our good relationships great.
Giving a portion of your resources away is one of the most powerful principles you will ever embrace. It seems counter-intuitive, but the truth is that giving will help you achieve the financial freedom you desire.
Investing involves risk - calculated risk - and the possibility for much more reward. We cover the importance of investing, along with some basics of investing in today's podcast
One of the key components to long-term wealth building is the discipline of saving money on a regular basis. One simple difference between the mindset of the rich and the poor is: the rich save & invest their money then spend what is left while the poor spend their money then save & invest what is left. It's amazing how a simple shift in our thinking can create drastic results.
Debt is a killer. It is a killer of dreams and hopes. It is a killer of businesses. It is a killer of financial futures. And, according to statistics, debt plays prominent role in many failed marriages. So what should we conclude from this? If we are to be successful, we must have a commitment to stay out of debt!
This week we will look at the very important area of exercise. This is the area that most people initially think of. "I need to exercise", is the first thought that occurs to them when thinking of health. And this is true, we do need exercise, and today we will take an even more in-depth look at this important topic.
This week, we begin a two-part look at the body and physical health and we will begin by concentrating on the area of nutrition. It is very important to make sure that we fuel our body properly because our body gets its energy from the foods we eat, just as a vehicle runs off of the fuel we put in it. If we put the wrong kind of fuel into our body, it will not run properly. If we put the right kinds of foods in, it will run like the strong engine of an expensive sports car!
The mind, will, and emotions. This week, we will cover the importance of a healthy soul – specifically the mind, the will and the emotional aspects of life. We will look at how our inner person is so vital to making sure we live the kind of life we desire. We will learn how our emotional life can become healthy, strong and lively.
Today we will look at the benefits and importance of developing a vibrant spiritual life and some easy methods to apply that can help take your spiritual life to a deeper level.
Think of the word “accountable.” When someone knows what your goals are, they help hold you accountable. Whether it is someone else going through this program with you (have you thought about inviting a friend to join you on this journey?) or just someone you can give the basic idea to, having a person who can hold you accountable will give you another added boost to getting your goals!
What do we do with our dreams and goals? Listen to this Episode to learn how to be S.M.A.R.T. with your dreams and goals!
What are your dreams. Not what you limit yourself too, but a true dream. When we dream, we often use other peoples dreams as our own, but a true dream comes from within. Are you ready to find your dream?
Before we know where we want to go in life, we first need to realize where we are. The first step in creating a well formed outcome or goal is that we need to be serious about taking some time for evaluation and reflection.
This episode closes out preparing for your personal development. It is time to take control of what you are going to allow into your mind to educate yourself. The outside world no longer controls how you are successful and you start taking control of your life and your destiny!
Everyday we are influenced by others around us. Together we will learn how to determine if they are a good influence or bad influence and what to do when we know who and what is influencing our behaviors, thoughts, and actions.
Whats the biggest difference between successful people and unsuccessful people? The plan. Listen Now, so you can start to build the plan that is right for you to get the level of success that you desire!
This is the first step in creating your dream life. By accepting this invitation on your personal growth, you will unlock powers and skills you never knew you had. Over the next year I guarantee that you will make so many changes in your life that you will realize that YES! You can grow anywhere!