Interview with Owen Fitzpatrick Rejection sucks. Am I right? It's one of the main reasons most people can't make a speaking business work, or honestly any business that involves actual human contact. Since we can't all become lighthouse keepers in the Outer Hebrides to avoid people entirely, we're left with two options: get more resilient, or accept it might not work out. The one time I can reliably predict a client will suddenly rediscover a passionate interest in reorganising their garage...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
How to be a mediocre podcast guest - Podfluence What is it that makes people bland and boring as podcast guests, and what could you do about it? Do you think people remember you after seeing you or hearing you on a podcast interview or reading some of your online content? Well, they might if you stand out in some way, but most people don't, so most people won't. In this episode, I want to expand on one of the key elements that came up in my conversation recently with Neil Veglio, share some...
over 3 years ago • 7 min read
Are your unrealistic expectations damaging your growth? - Podfluence Hey coach, are you playing the long game in your professional life? What I mean by that is, are you thinking long-term or short-term? One of the things that often sinks professional aspirations fast is the realisation that things nearly always take longer than we think they will. Sometimes, much longer. Your beautiful vision of success can rapidly come undone when faced with real-world challenges. This is perhaps one reason...
over 3 years ago • 6 min read