Zen Bites: Recent Episodes
Shayn De Mur
Zen Bites blends ancient wisdom with business providing mindfulness based self care tips for high achievers (entrepreneurs and other leaders) working in stressful environments, empowering them to be centered, focused, and on purpose. Guidance on integrating authenticity into business practices is also provided as a powerful stride in decreasing the chance of burnout. Additionally, sometimes high achievers are disguising high functioning anxiety, unbeknownst to them. Regardless of the origin of your high achievement, this podcast serves as a guide to relieve stress and anxiety to sustain your high performance while maintaining your health.
The success rate of any business/organization/company is the nature of the leaders present. Toxic leaders are often narcissistic, discriminative, dishonest, and self-centered. Such leaders create an non-conducive working environment and relationships. Toxic leaders are detrimental to employees' productivity and even discourage some of the best, brightest, and most skilled individuals from wanting to work for the organization. Toxic leadership can be eliminated by encouraging open communication among the leaders and subordinates, where each party can effectively express their feelings, opinions, and complaints. Also, treating the employees with kindness enhances their productivity, and they feel respected
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:23] Today's episode; how to not become a toxic leader
[00:56] Defining a toxic leader
[02:51] Common behavioral signs of toxic leaders
[03:09] #1 Narcissism
[04:29] #2 Favoritism
[05:52] #3 Dishonesty
[06:32] How to avoid becoming a toxic leader
[06:45] #1 Encouraging more open communication
[08:18] #2 Treating employees with kindness
Notable Quote
"The culture of a working place is a reflection of the nature of the leaders present there." [00:31]
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Aside from Covid 19 mitigation measures which require social distancing, virtual meetings are perfect, especially if the employees are in different locations. Virtual meetings are essential as they allow employees to interact and communicate with each other. People's preferences vary concerning whether to keep the camera on or off during a virtual meeting. Some people feel comfortable turning on the camera as they freely interact with others, take up non-verbal cues, and are encouraged to dress well. Others prefer keeping the camera off, especially when not in a comfortable environment, or perceive it as a showoff.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[01:20] Today's Focus; Virtual meetings
[01:36] Should the camera remain on or off during the meeting?
[01:44] Advantages of keeping the camera on
[01:59] #1 Allows the participants to form a connection with each other
[03:02] #2 Allows non-verb cues
[04:01] reasons why some people keep the camera off
[04:41] #1 Zoom fatigue
[05:43] #2 It's a showoff and
[06:27] #3 It isn't easy to focus and pick non-verbal cues
[07:17] Whether to keep your camera on/off depends on the situations
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
In Today's competitive and highly saturated markets, companies must remain at the top of the game by embracing new strategies. One least explored and implemented strategy is the customer-centric culture. Although rarely considered, companies that have adopted the customer-centric culture have 60% more profits than those that don't use it. Customer-centric culture prioritizes customers' needs, desires, and overall satisfaction.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:21] Today's focus; creating a customer-centric team culture
[01:53] Defining customer-centric
[02:42] The importance of creating a customer-centric team culture
[04:02] Steps to implementing customer-centric team culture in a workforce
[04:12] #1 Active listening
[04:53] #2 Empathy
[05:46] #3 Properly training staff
[06:55] #4 Customer satisfaction
[07:04] How to ensure customer satisfaction
Notable Quotes
- "Customers dictate whether businesses will succeed or not." [00:49]
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In Today's competitive and highly saturated markets, companies must remain at the top of the game by embracing new strategies. One least explored and implemented strategy is the customer-centric culture. Although rarely considered, companies that have adopted the customer-centric culture have 60% more profits than those that don't use it. Customer-centric culture prioritizes customers' needs, desires, and overall satisfaction.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:21] Today's focus; creating a customer-centric team culture
[01:53] Defining customer-centric
[02:42] The importance of creating a customer-centric team culture
[04:02] Steps to implementing customer-centric team culture in a workforce
[04:12] #1 Active listening
[04:53] #2 Empathy
[05:46] #3 Properly training staff
[06:55] #4 Customer satisfaction
[07:04] How to ensure customer satisfaction
Notable Quotes
- "Customers dictate whether businesses will succeed or not." [00:49]
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- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to Today's exciting episode, where I discuss personal development for leaders. Leadership skills are not only inborn but can also be learned. One should be ready to learn new skills to improve a company's overall performance. Leaders must focus on personal development and significantly enhance their skills. Leaders should focus on crucial aspects of problem-solving, good communication, and strong negotiation skills.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:20] Today's focus; Personal Development for Leaders
[01:48] The importance of being a good leader
[02:53] Benefits of polishing your leadership skills
[03:31] #1 Being aware of your leadership skills
[04:17] #2 Problem-solving skills
[04:32] #3 Good communication skills
[05:19] #4 Strong negotiation skills
[06:12] How to develop good leadership skills
Notable Quotes
- "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." [01:18]
- "Leadership is a learnable skill." [00:37]
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Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to Today's exciting episode, where I discuss personal development for leaders. Leadership skills are not only inborn but can also be learned. One should be ready to learn new skills to improve a company's overall performance. Leaders must focus on personal development and significantly enhance their skills. Leaders should focus on crucial aspects of problem-solving, good communication, and strong negotiation skills.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:20] Today's focus; Personal Development for Leaders
[01:48] The importance of being a good leader
[02:53] Benefits of polishing your leadership skills
[03:31] #1 Being aware of your leadership skills
[04:17] #2 Problem-solving skills
[04:32] #3 Good communication skills
[05:19] #4 Strong negotiation skills
[06:12] How to develop good leadership skills
Notable Quotes
- "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." [01:18]
- "Leadership is a learnable skill." [00:37]
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Let's Connect!
Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Group therapy allows people to listen to other people's life experiences, receive support and get encouraged. Professional psychotherapists offer both group and individual sessions. Group therapy deals with specific health concerns such as depression and anxiety. In today's episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Tanya Cole Lesnick, a professional psychotherapist and coach. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your inner and outer self to live a peaceful life.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to episode
[00:25] Tanya Cole Lesnick's bio
[01:42] Tanya's journey to becoming a psychotherapist and coach
[04:59] The power of group therapy and why people are afraid of it
[08:01] Advise for introverts
[11:13] The meaning of living in alignment with your truth
[13:59] Consequences of not honoring yourself
[16:07] Recommended resources
[18:15] Books recommended
[20:40] How to connect with Tanya online
Online resources mentioned;
- Tanya's website; https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/
- Psychology Today; https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl
- Pace group; https://pace.group/
Books mentioned;
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
- On Being Human by Jennifer Pastiloff
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Connect with Tanya Cole on the following;
- Website: https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyathetherapist/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanyathetherapist
Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Group therapy allows people to listen to other people's life experiences, receive support and get encouraged. Professional psychotherapists offer both group and individual sessions. Group therapy deals with specific health concerns such as depression and anxiety. In today's episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Tanya Cole Lesnick, a professional psychotherapist and coach. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your inner and outer self to live a peaceful life.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to episode
[00:25] Tanya Cole Lesnick's bio
[01:42] Tanya's journey to becoming a psychotherapist and coach
[04:59] The power of group therapy and why people are afraid of it
[08:01] Advise for introverts
[11:13] The meaning of living in alignment with your truth
[13:59] Consequences of not honoring yourself
[16:07] Recommended resources
[18:15] Books recommended
[20:40] How to connect with Tanya online
Online resources mentioned;
- Tanya's website; https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/
- Psychology Today; https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl
- Pace group; https://pace.group/
Books mentioned;
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
- On Being Human by Jennifer Pastiloff
Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!
Let's Connect!
Connect with Tanya Cole on the following;
- Website: https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyathetherapist/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanyathetherapist
Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to Today's episode, where I discuss the secret sauce to market dominance: competitive intelligence. In a competitive world, companies are heavily investing in competitive intelligence to help businesses thrive and improve companies' performance. Although competitive intelligence involves legally obtaining information about other companies, corporate espionage remains a significant challenge.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:23] Today's focus: competitive intelligence
[01:32] Defining competitive intelligence
[02:41] Defining competitive research
[03:49] Comparing and contrasting competitive intelligence and corporate espionage
[05:06] How corporate espionage breaks the law
[06:08] Practices that come under corporate espionage
[06:38] Examples of corporate espionage in the recent past
[08:21] New wave threat from corporate espionage; Dark web
[09:34] How to ensure safety from corporate espionage
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Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
- Email: Shayn@shayndemur.com
Welcome to Today's episode, where I discuss the secret sauce to market dominance: competitive intelligence. In a competitive world, companies are heavily investing in competitive intelligence to help businesses thrive and improve companies' performance. Although competitive intelligence involves legally obtaining information about other companies, corporate espionage remains a significant challenge.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:23] Today's focus: competitive intelligence
[01:32] Defining competitive intelligence
[02:41] Defining competitive research
[03:49] Comparing and contrasting competitive intelligence and corporate espionage
[05:06] How corporate espionage breaks the law
[06:08] Practices that come under corporate espionage
[06:38] Examples of corporate espionage in the recent past
[08:21] New wave threat from corporate espionage; Dark web
[09:34] How to ensure safety from corporate espionage
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Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
- Email: Shayn@shayndemur.com
Different women constantly face issues such as divorce, menopause, and aging. One common challenge with women is embracing aging for fear of growing old. In today's episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Jack Perez, the founder of Kuel Life. Through the platform, Jack provides an opportunity for women to share, shop, learn and play. She is a Pro-aging champion who normalizes aging through curated content and women-driven brands.
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During this episode, you will learn about the following;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:31] Jack Perez's bio
[01:28] Jack's journey to establishing Kuel Life
[05:12] Who is targeted by Kuel Life?
[06:09] Concept that normalizes aging
[08:24] Why women dont embrace the aspect of aging
[10:35] Advising people having issues with the aging process
[14:17] Requirements to become a member of Kuel Life
[15:47] Recommended resources on normalizing aging
[16:54] Jack's online contacts
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Connect with Jack Perez on;
- Website: https://kuellife.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuellife/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuellife/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuellife
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kuellife/
Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Different women constantly face issues such as divorce, menopause, and aging. One common challenge with women is embracing aging for fear of growing old. In today's episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Jack Perez, the founder of Kuel Life. Through the platform, Jack provides an opportunity for women to share, shop, learn and play. She is a Pro-aging champion who normalizes aging through curated content and women-driven brands.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about the following;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:31] Jack Perez's bio
[01:28] Jack's journey to establishing Kuel Life
[05:12] Who is targeted by Kuel Life?
[06:09] Concept that normalizes aging
[08:24] Why women dont embrace the aspect of aging
[10:35] Advising people having issues with the aging process
[14:17] Requirements to become a member of Kuel Life
[15:47] Recommended resources on normalizing aging
[16:54] Jack's online contacts
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Let's Connect!
Connect with Jack Perez on;
- Website: https://kuellife.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuellife/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuellife/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuellife
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kuellife/
Connect with Shayn De Mur on;
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to today's episode, where I discuss psychographics as a component of customer intelligence. Psychographics involves studying people's qualitative characteristics, such as attitudes, opinions, and behaviors. Psychographics help understand factors that influence buying behavior, thus providing a perfect platform for providing top-notch goods and services satisfying customers' desires and requirements.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:36] Todays focus; psychographics
[00:53] Defining psychographics
[01:28] Characteristics of psychographics
[01:37] #1 Personalities; introversion and extraversion
[02:08] #2 Lifestyle
[02:49] #3 Interest
[03:44] #4 Opinion, attitudes, and beliefs
[04:30] #5 Values
[05:22] Characteristics influencing buying behavior
[05:39] #1 Priority initiative
[07:11] #2 Buying decision/ success factors
[07:42] #3 Perceived barriers
[09:05] #4 Decision criteria
[09:49] #5 Buyer's journey
[10:59] Methods of generating a psychographic profile
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Welcome to today's episode, where I discuss psychographics as a component of customer intelligence. Psychographics involves studying people's qualitative characteristics, such as attitudes, opinions, and behaviors. Psychographics help understand factors that influence buying behavior, thus providing a perfect platform for providing top-notch goods and services satisfying customers' desires and requirements.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:36] Todays focus; psychographics
[00:53] Defining psychographics
[01:28] Characteristics of psychographics
[01:37] #1 Personalities; introversion and extraversion
[02:08] #2 Lifestyle
[02:49] #3 Interest
[03:44] #4 Opinion, attitudes, and beliefs
[04:30] #5 Values
[05:22] Characteristics influencing buying behavior
[05:39] #1 Priority initiative
[07:11] #2 Buying decision/ success factors
[07:42] #3 Perceived barriers
[09:05] #4 Decision criteria
[09:49] #5 Buyer's journey
[10:59] Methods of generating a psychographic profile
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Let's Connect!
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to Today's episode, where I discuss customer intimacy and how to develop it perfectly. For any brand to overtake the leading companies and get a larger market share, it is vital to ensure a collaborative team. Also, studying the needs and desires of the customers leads to the provision of top-notch goods and services.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:27] Today's focus; customer intimacy
[00:48] What is customer intimacy
[01:16] Correlation between customer intimacy and company's Branding
[01:42] Impacts of team's perception of itself on customer intimacy
[01:58] Alignment of external and internal perceptions
[02:28] Importance of internal and external transparency in customer intimacy
[03:24] Getting your entire team on the same page
[05:38] Engaging with your customers to ensure customer intimacy
[06:43] Anticipate the customer's needs
[06:49] Identifying your customer's sweet spot
[07:20] Align the team with the market to get the most out of the market share
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Let's Connect!
- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Welcome to Today's episode, where I discuss customer intimacy and how to develop it perfectly. For any brand to overtake the leading companies and get a larger market share, it is vital to ensure a collaborative team. Also, studying the needs and desires of the customers leads to the provision of top-notch goods and services.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:27] Today's focus; customer intimacy
[00:48] What is customer intimacy
[01:16] Correlation between customer intimacy and company's Branding
[01:42] Impacts of team's perception of itself on customer intimacy
[01:58] Alignment of external and internal perceptions
[02:28] Importance of internal and external transparency in customer intimacy
[03:24] Getting your entire team on the same page
[05:38] Engaging with your customers to ensure customer intimacy
[06:43] Anticipate the customer's needs
[06:49] Identifying your customer's sweet spot
[07:20] Align the team with the market to get the most out of the market share
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- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
Achieving a remarkable customer experience always has a positive impact on the business. Positive customer experience results in customer retention and promotes the awareness of a business's brand. Customers have the power as they can acquire resources to educate themselves on products/services to purchase. Today's episode covers a brief introduction to customer experience.
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:21] Today's focus: customer experience overview
[01:50] Defining customer experience
[02:31] The importance of ensuring a positive experience
[03:20] Research other people's experiences
[04:28] Turning customers into brand ambassadors
[07:23] Creating great customer experiences
[07:42] Components of great experience
[07:53] #1 customer intelligence
[08:42] #2 competitive intelligence
[10:14] How to acquire 'sales as an act of love' course at a discount
Notable Quotes
- "The power is in the hands of the customer" [02:51]
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- Website: https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shayndemur
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayndemur/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites
- Email: Shayn@shayndemur.com
In this episode, we have invited Danielle Mulvey, a former flight attendant who now has 50 million dollars plus in annual revenue because she has a team of employees, which she refers to as the five-star employees. Today, Danielle guides us on how to be buffalo-oriented entrepreneurs and be able to recruit 5-star employees that will boost your business. Danielle’s Journey To Entrepreneurship [0:58] During her flight attendant days, Danielle worked for one of the major airlines. Unlike Southwest Airlines, where flight attendants have complete ownership of their position and are flexible, United, Delta, and American were very rigid with their employees, including their flight attendants. Therefore, job satisfaction was far from ideal. [3:14] Similar to this, Danielle says that it's essential for business owners to grasp and comprehend the idea that you should only employ employees in your corporation whom you can trust and to whom you can delegate ownership of their position. When someone has ownership of something, they treat it differently; they treat it better. [4:28] After Danielle left the airline, she worked for an advertising and marketing agency in Nashville, Tennessee. She was dissatisfied after a year, and thus decided to start her own advertising and marketing agency. Five-Star Rating System [7:16] When you hire people, you need to use an objective system like a five-star employee rating system to filter out the average or worse employees. However, just because someone is a two-star employee for one role doesn't mean they cannot be a five-star employee for another role. Helping Business Owners [10:54] Danielle helps business owners define what they're looking for and not looking for in order to not repeat the same hiring mistakes they've made in the past. [12:35] Danielle emphasizes the necessity for a positive outlook; you should be clear about what you're searching for and ask detailed questions. She assists businesses in developing a simple yet thorough interview packet so they can genuinely get to know a candidate and determine whether or not they are indeed a good match for the position. Biggest Mistake when Hiring [14:10] Entrepreneurs make recruiting decisions based too heavily on intuition and gut feelings. Additionally, they lack a system for objectively evaluating the candidate’s ability. Difference Between Recruiter and Headhunter [19:20] A headhunter begins to build a recruitment pool by dialing potential prospects. They'll track down the individual, bring them back, and introduce them. A recruiter is a more pleasant variation of a headhunter; they are internally positioned or involve more collaboration and business representation. Top Grading [21:20] Top grading involves assigning A, B, or C grades to employees. If someone is a C, they are kicked out and replaced with more A players. Buffalo Oriented Entrepreneurs [25:09] A literal buffalo knows how to get through a storm fast. Similar to this, a buffalo-oriented entrepreneur knows when to stop everything, not go against the grain, and not do what everyone else is doing. They change course, fix something, and get through it faster and better. Go tohttps://bethnydick.com/ ( )https://www.5staremployees.com/ (https://www.5staremployees.com/) to have a guide on recruiting and hiring five-star employees and read the 11 qualities of a five-star employee. You can also follow Danielle on her socials: https://www.facebook.com/danielle.h.mulvey (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/danielle__mulvey/ (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mulvey-66a315?trk=org-employees (LinkedIn)
Different people define meditation differently, but the ultimate goal is to be present at the moment and positively deal with the overwhelming emotions/current situations without judgment. Practicing mindful meditation reconnects all the senses and helps the body relax. The five senses meditation is simple and takes a few minutes; thus easy to use. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Episode introduction [00:17] Today's focus; 5 senses meditation
[01:24] Notice five things you can see
[02:29] Notice four things you can feel in the body
[03:42] Name three sounds you can hear
[04:45] Note two things you can smell
[05:53] Find one thing you can taste
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Mindfulness practices such as meditation and hypnotherapy work best when there is an interaction between the conscious and unconscious mind. Allowing the conscious and unconscious minds to interact helps one to get rid of negative emotions and thoughts. In this exciting episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Jenn Beninger, the Founder, CEO, and Master Trainer at Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute. Jenn explains that allowing the conscious and unconscious minds to interact helps one eliminate negative thoughts and emotions. She also explains how quantum linguistics and quantum physics shift a mindset and personality. Jenn emphasizes that neuroscience should be incorporated into mindful practices to enhance effectiveness. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:04] Today’s focus; using neuroscience to change your mindset right now [00:13] Guest’s bio [00:58] Jenn Beninger’s journey as a Genius Unlocked Founder
[04:41] How Genius Unlocked Foundation came about
[05:38] Foundation’s objective; integrate the conscious and unconscious mind
[07:00] Neuroscience; Quantum linguistics and quantum physics
[07:45] How quantum linguistics and quantum physics work in shifting the mindset
[08:23] Step #1 Creation of neurological connections
[08:36] Step#2 Labeling of experiences
[08:49] Step #3 Proving the label right
[10:32] Complex equivalent and making a decision
[12:48] How neuroscience gets rid of negative emotions and thoughts
[16:30] Mindset shift and personality
[20:39] Recommended resources Free offer! Get access to the 22 meditations by texting "intuition" to 650-402-2699 [22:41] Three books recommended
[23:50] Jenn Beninger’s contact
Recommended resources
Website:
https://geniusunlocked.coach/ (https://geniusunlocked.coach/)
https://www.nlpcoaching.com/ (https://www.nlpcoaching.com/)
· Time Line Therapy and the Basis of Personality Paperback – by Tad James
· Magic of NLP Demystified, Second edition Paperback by Byron Lewis
· Psychology of the Unconscious by Carl. G. Jung
Recommended books
· The Wizard Within: The Krasner Method of Clinical Hypnotherapy by A. M. Krasner
· Time Line Therapy and the Basis of Personality Paperback by Tad Jame
· Magic of NLP Demystified, Second edition Paperback by Byron Lewis
· The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Bruce H. Lipton
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Welcome to Today's episode, where I share a guided meditation to relieve anxiety and depression. Being depressed and anxious can be very overwhelming, and in some cases, treatments are ineffective. Incorporating mediation can assist in reducing the symptoms. Meditation helps one learn how to cope with depression and anxiety; it changes one's response to negative thinking. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Introduction to the episode
[00:19] Today's focus; a guided meditation to relieve anxiety and depression
[00:31] Make sure you are in a comfortable position
[00:42] Focus on your breath
[02:21] Breathe and let go of any worries
[04:43] See yourself full of energy and optimism
[05:20] Allow your intentions to remain positive
[06:33] Watch negative thoughts diminish
[07:22] Be creative and eliminate other negative thoughts that may arise
[08:40] Return focus to your breath
[08:50] Slowly open your eyes
[09:22] Commend yourself for taking these steps for a better life
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How to do a body scan meditation
Body scan meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that enables one to come to terms with the various sensations and understand how they influence their emotions. Body scan meditation involves mentally scanning the body slowly from head to toe, identifying feelings such as anxiety, stress, pain, and discomfort on specific body parts. This practice enhances body relaxation and self-awareness, leading to physical and mental health. Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode introduction
[00:22] Today's focus; a guided body scan meditation
[00:43] Settle in a comfortable position
[00:51] Close your eyes or keep them slightly open
[01:18] Take in a full breath in and a long breath out
[01:36] Bring your attention to your body
[01:44] Notice the weight of the body on the chair or the floor
[02:19] Notice bodily sensations from head to toe while breathing in and out
[08:22] Notice the whole body from the top of the head to the toes
[08:47] Stay with the sense of the whole body for a few more breaths
[09:17] Continue remaining aware of your body
[09:23] Finish with a full deep breath in and a long deep breath out
[09:46] Welcome back to the present moment
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Thoughts are part of everyone's human experience and are linked to feeding the emotions such as stress and anxiety, leading to burnout. It is essential to learn how to let go of your thoughts. Today's mediation practice teaches how to use the snow globe effect to detach from thoughts and let them slowly disappear. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to the Episode
[01:28] Today's focus; guided meditation for unhooking from your thoughts
[01:53] Settle into a sitting posture and close the eyes
[02:01] Notice the energy in the mind and body
[02:46] Think of yourself as a shaking snow globe and every snowflake as a thought
[03:17] Focus on the breath in the body and choose one spot where breath is felt easily
[04:03] Stick to the snow globe visualization
[04:26] Open your awareness to include your thoughts
[05:10] Notice what the mind is doing
[06:01] Allow the thoughts to go on their own
[06:33] Return to the breath and patiently wait until another thought arises
[08:18] How to get a free mindfulness workbook
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This week's episode features a guided meditation for anxiety. Listen directly at ZenBitesPodcast.com and subscribe to receive a free mindfulness workbook. Send a note to: hello@ZenBitesPodcast.com
Hypnotherapy is a therapy that uses hypnosis to enable an individual to disconnect from external distractions and connect with the inner self. Through hypnotherapy, an individual achieves a heightened state of mindfulness or consciousness. Hypnotherapy can eradicate/reduce issues such as phobias, unhealthy/dangerous habits, and psychological disorders such as anxiety. In this great episode, Shayn De Mur is joined by Christina Woods, an Empowerment Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master. Additionally, Christina is the CEO and Founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy and Coaching. She explains that the answers are within and empower women to trust their intuition and be free of self-doubt through deep hypnotherapy. She also emphasizes that one should focus on the inner self to achieve a healthy life full of abundance, self-love, self-belief, and self-worth. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Episode introduction
[00:18] Today’s focus; The answers are inside
[00:25] Christina Woods’ bio
[01:30] Christina Woods’ hypnotherapy and coaching journey
[05:50] The hypnotherapy process
[09:03] Misconception about hypnotherapy
[11:25] Hypnotherapy technique; command cell therapy
[12:30] Individuals best fit for hypnotherapy
[18:27] The fear of losing control in hypnotherapy
[20:54] Preparing for hypnotherapy
[24:17] Level of awareness in hypnotherapy
[26:25] Resources on hypnotherapy
[28:44] Simple technique for self-hypnotherapy
[30:43] Books recommended
[35:43] How to connect with Christina Woods
Resources Mentioned · Tell Yourself a Better Lie: Use the power of Rapid Transformational Therapy to edit your story and rewrite your life. Book by Marisa Peer
· The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles. Book by Bruce Lipton
· Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One. Book by Joe Dispenza
· The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection. Book by Michael Alan Singer
Notable Quotes
· “It’s never really what happened in our lives. It’s the meaning we attach to it.” [09:23]
· “We can’t change it if we don’t know what it is.” [10:25]
· “We were born with our jars already full of abundance and acceptance.” [18:10]
· “Our subconscious mind is one million times more powerful than our conscious mind.” [21:27]
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This episode features a guided meditation on self love. When you love yourself, love meets you each day - surrounding you. Listen directly at ZenBitesPodcast.com and subscribe to receive a free mindfulness workbook. Connect directly: ZenBitesPodcast.com
This week's episode guides you to adopt a simple stress release technique - 3 deep breaths. It also includes positive affirmations that can help to shift the subconscious mind. Connect directly: ZenBitesPodcast.com Send a note to hello@zenbitespodcast.com
This week's episode focuses on part 5 of meditation mastery where we delve into how to use empty mind mediation to counteract procrastination. Connect directly: ZenBitesPodcast.com
In this episode, we continue with pt 4 of meditation mastery, focusing on the spiritual benefits. Connect directly: ZenBitesPodcast.com
4 STEPS TO MASTER MEDITATION Welcome to another fantastic episode with your host, Shayn De Mur, as I share 4 simple steps to master meditation. Meditation may at first be challenging for new beginners as it involves sitting for considerably long hours and having an "empty mind". Meditation frees the mind from selfish and clingy thoughts and thus increasing mental clarity and lowering stress. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Introduction to the episode [00:17] Today’s focus; meditation mastery [01:30] Types of meditation: tradition and newer [02:02] How to meditate in 4 simple steps [02:12] Step #1 Sitting still and being comfortable [03:42] Step #2 Relaxing the body [07:07] Step #3 Breathing properly [08:10] Step #4 Clearing your mind [09:15] Meditating by emptying the mind of any thoughts Notable quotes · “An empty mind doesn’t mean the mind is an empty shell.” [00:33] · “An empty mind is a mind that is free from empty thoughts.” [00:48] Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Connect directly: ZenBitesPodcast.com Connect with Shayn De Mur · Website; https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/ (https://www.zenbitespodcast.com/) · Twitter; https://twitter.com/shayndemur (https://twitter.com/shayndemur) · Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/zendoja007/ (https://www.instagram.com/zendoja007/) YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZenBites)
This week's episode focuses on diversity, equity/equality, and inclusion recruiting with our guest JK Bridges. JK Bridges: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkbbridges/
This episode is a guided meditation to connect with higher power. Refrain from listening while driving.
This week, we discuss living a life of purpose with Lori Saitz of Zen Rabbit. Resources: ZenRabbit.com Infinite Possibilities by Mike Dooley Outwit The Devil by Napoleon Hill The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch
This week, we focus on achieving self actualization, per Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
In this episode, our very special guest, Daniela Sulek, shows us how we can create our outer reality by tapping into our higher consciousness. Daniela coaches executives and entrepreneurs to shift to a higher state of consciousness, permanently. You can connect with her at DanielaSulek.com.
This week is a followup from last week's Flow State episode. This week we discuss Peak Experience.
This week, we focus on being in flow state: how to get there and the hidden danger of being there.
In this week's episode, we receive some nuggets of wisdom on peak performance from peak performance coach Lauren Ammon. A former swimmer, Lauren now coaches other athletes in peak performance. You can connect with Lauren Ammon here: LinkedIn: Lauren Ammon, ACC, IG: @MrsLaurenAmmon, Website: LaurenAmmon.com Some resources for peak performance are: StevenKotler.com, The Power of Intention (Wayne Dyer), It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life (Trevor Moawad), Energy Leadership (Dr. Bruce Schneider)
This week we review the spiritual practice of Oprah Winfrey and contemplate today's Bowl of Saki.
This week we discuss how to transition from a toxic work environment without derailing your career with our guest, Courtney Brein. Courtney is a career coach for high achievers. She provides some tips on the hidden job market. Her website is happyhighachiever.com
This week we discuss the spiritual practice of Steve Jobs and ways to incorporate the power of spirituality into our business.
This week we discuss visioning, specifically, how to create a personal vision statement.
Charlene AkuaRose and I discuss authenticity: what it is, how to get it, and it's impact. Akua can be reached at AkuaRoseConsulting.com
This week, we discuss the 4 components of mental toughness and tips on how to obtain mental toughness.
Spiritual writer Henri Nouwen said writing can untangle thoughts, express our emotions, and give artistic expression to life. Writing is a spiritual habit: “Writing can be a true spiritual discipline".
This week we discuss how certain behavioral responses may be trapped in our physical bodies which cause a pattern of behavior that could hold us back from reaching our potential.
In this episode, we explore 10 ways to declutter the mind. A chatty mind can lead to underperformance.
Change your reality through creative visualization. We explore just how powerful the mind is and how to use your mind to create the reality that you desire.
Exercise can have a transformative effect on your work productivity. We discuss 5 ways exercise can increase your productivity.
Project management methodologies have an impact on organizational culture and growth. We discuss the 9 most popular methodologies and what kinds of organization will benefit the most from each.
We discuss ways to shift your mindset for better performance. We use an article (The Mindset Shift That Will Improve Your Performance at Everything) by Jessica Stillman of Inc magazine as our guideline.
An agile transformation enables high performance. We discuss the traits that are common among high performance organization.
Operating with high performance allows you to: Connect with your higher purpose so that you discover your unique contribution to the world Develop your brand in congruence with your purpose so that it attracts ideal opportunities Perform at your highest level consistently so that your contribution has a massive impact Take your brand to the peak level so that you are financially rewarded for your contribution Center yourself on a daily basis to maintain inner peace so that you are continually recharged while fulfilling your purpose
This episodes considers if Salesforce Customer 360 is the best solution for CX transformation. It also features a CapGemini interview with Mike King, Dan Sweeney, and Oziel Carrillo.
Ransomware has become a de facto risk for business. We discuss how ransomware has changed the business landscape and some prevention tips.
In this episode we discuss how to maintain motivation during the business startup process, given all of the curve balls that can be thrown your way.
In this episode, we talk about what success look like for you. Everyone's version of success is different.
In this continuation of the Freedom series we ask, "What's stopping you?" We take a look at the roadblocks that that hold us back.
This is a continuation of the freedom series where we focus on your environment and how it influences the business startup.
We discuss how to use customer engagement to increase customer retention.
Customer Engagement is the emotional connection between a customer and a brand. Highly engaged customers buy more, promote more, and demonstrate more loyalty. Providing a high-quality customer experience is an important component in your customer engagement strategy.