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The Better Life Better Business Podcast
by Shawn Ellis
The Better Life, Better Business Podcast features advice, expertise and insights from a select group of today's top speakers, authors and thought leaders - hosted by Shawn Ellis, founder of The Speakers Group.
Episodes
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Episode 34: Robert H. Thompson on What Leaders Need Today
What does leadership look like when life hands you an ending you didn't choose? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor, Robert H. Thompson, for a deeply personal and perspective-shifting conversation about what leaders truly need today. Robert is the author of The Offsite: A...
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Episode #33: Mike Lee on Mindfulness, Mental Resilience, and Leadership
In this episode, host Shawn Ellis interviews Mike Lee, former coach of elite athletes like Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, who now focuses on empowering leaders and organizations. Mike shares his journey from sports coaching to dealing with personal challenges like depression, and how embracing...
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Episode #32: Community Is Your Competitive Advantage
In this episode, host Shawn Ellis explores the theme 'Community Is Your Competitive Advantage.' He reflects on personal experiences, including his marriage, book release, and speaking at Toastmasters' 100th Annual Convention, to demonstrate the critical role community plays in achieving success…
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She Said YES! (The Power of a Kick-Ass Partner)
In this special episode of The Better Life Better Business Podcast, host Shawn Ellis engages in a heartfelt discussion with his partner and now-fiancée, Megan. The conversation revolves around the significance of connection and community in their lives, particularly within the framework of 'Five…
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Episode #30: Coconuts, Lies, and Letting Go
In this episode, we explore the concept of the 'monkey trap' — a metaphor for how our own refusal to let go of certain beliefs, fears, or lies can hold us back in life. Shawn highlights the importance of self-awareness and courage in releasing these 'traps' to move forward personally and...
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Lead Like Elmo: The Power of Whole-Person Leadership
Are you a leader on a mission to create a culture that's Built to Thrive? Then this episode is for you! Host Shawn Ellis discusses the recent impact of Sesame Street character, Elmo, asking on social media, 'how's everybody doing?' Not only does the massive response speak to the power of…
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Episode #28: This Moment Matters: Part One
Let's take a trip back in time to 2012! In this episode, Shawn shares a clip of him rehearsing for his very first "This Moment Matters" speaking engagement. In this 15-minute segment, you'll be reminded of just how important "this moment" is, and you'll also be inspired to be more present and…
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Episode #27: 5 C's to Adapt and Thrive in Times of Change
If you're feeling lost or uncertain in a season of change, this episode is for you. In it, Shawn reads his latest ebook titled Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys (or C's!) to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change. Listen and you'll discover the antidote to anxiety, confusion, fear, doubt, and...
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Episode #26: You Should Do That!
We all have those ideas or desires that just keep nagging at us, that won't let us go. Those "hunches" or "callings" that say, "Come, follow me." In Shawn's return to The Better Life Better Business Podcast, he reflects on 20 years of business ownership and offers inspiration and encouragement to...
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Interview with Adam Markel, Author of Pivot
Feeling like you might be at a pivot point in your life? Been feeling stuck, like it may be time to make a change? Or maybe you're a leader, and you're sensing disruption in the marketplace, so it's time for your company to pivot in some way. If any of this rings true, you're going to love this...
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How to Win Back Lost Clients, Beat Burnout, Reinvent Yourself, and Become Irresistable
As a sales professional, do you ever feel like you're riding a self esteem roller coaster--up and down, from one sales call to another? As a sales manager, are you looking for a proven strategy to help your people become revenue rock stars? Are you beating your head against the wall trying to...
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Leadership Speaker, Former Motorola Executive Ron Minatrea Shares Lessons to Align Vision, Values and Leadership for Life
Leadership speaker and business coach, Ron Minatrea, joins Shawn Ellis on this episode of The Better Life/Better Business Podcast to share some good advice to help all leaders--but especially "middle leaders"--find more fulfillment and achieve greater success, at home and at work, by aligning…
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How to Get "Fired Up & Ready" to Grow Your Business with Marketing and Sales Strategies That Work
Motivational speaker and marketing and sales expert, Scott Toland, joins Shawn Ellis on this episode of The Better Life/Better Business Podcast to share some good advice to help corporate executives, small business owners, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and marketing professionals perform at…
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YOU Can Be A Breakthrough Innovator - Interview with Ken Tencer
You don’t have to be the next Steve Jobs — or even hire the next Steve Jobs — to be a breakthrough innovator in your industry. Ken Tencer, innovation expert and co-author of Cause A Disturbance, breaks the myth that breakthrough innovations have to be "big" and complicated, and he shows you how…
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Keith Ferrazzi Interview: How to Build and Maintain Meaningful Relationships, Online and Offline
Keith Ferrazzi’s book, Never Eat Alone, redefined networking in the modern world. Nearing it’s 10th anniversary of release, a revised and expanded edition has just been published, and Keith joins Shawn Ellis on this episode of The Better Life/Better Business Podcast to share some of his latest...
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How to Identify Your #1 Competitive Advantage - Interview with Jaynie Smith
Why should a customer do business with you over your competition? It's a question nearly 4,000 CEOs could not answer clearly, but in this interview, Jaynie Smith, author of Creating Competitive Advantage and Relevant Selling, shares seven criteria for identifying YOUR competitive advantage so you...
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How to Inspire Your People - Scott Edinger on Leadership
In this interview, Scott Edinger, coauthor of The Inspiring Leader, shares insights on the ONE thing that impacts revenue growth, employee engagement and productivity in an organization; three ways to inspire your people (while being true to yourself); three activities that are likely consuming...
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Janice Marturano on Finding the Space to Lead - Practical Advice for Mindful Leadership
Janice Marturano shares insights from her new book, Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership. Topics include: why mindfulness is essential for leaders, the four fundamentals of leadership excellence, what compassionate leadership is really about, and much more…
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Rick Hanson Interview - Hardwiring Happiness
Dr. Rick Hanson shares advice from his new book, Hardwiring Happiness, about how we can tap into the hidden power of everyday experiences to change our brains and our lives for the better. Discover why your brain has a negativity bias, and how to overcome it by "taking in the good" for just 10-30...
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Does improv comedy hold the key to creating a positive, innovative and productive work life? Workplace expert Joel Zeff answers!
Joel Zeff, author of Make the Right Choice, has shared his experience and insight on success, innovation, communication, leadership, teamwork, passion, and fun with more than 1,500 companies, associations, non-profits, and government entities over the past 15 years. On this episode of the Better...
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Harry Paul reveals the ONE word that can boost morale and results — and more tips to help you create a more fun (and more effective) workplace
Harry Paul, co-author of six books - including the best-selling FISH! series - is our special guest on today's edition of the Better Life, Better Business podcast, and he talks with Shawn Ellis about lessons learned from the Pike Place Fish Market and how to create a workplace where everyone...
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Learn how to go from "Chaos to Calm" in your life and business with Diane Sieg
Today on the Better Life, Better Business podcast, Shawn interviews Diane Sieg, a self-professed "recovering adrenaline junkie" who now helps people move from "chaos to calm" in their lives and businesses as an author, inspirational speaker, life coach and yoga teacher. Listen in as Diane shares:...
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"Get Switched On" and learn success secrets from Chip Eichelberger, former point man for Tony Robbins
On today's episode of the Better Life, Better Business podcast, Chip Eichelberger, the former international point man for Tony Robbins who has been "switching on" convention audiences for almost 20 years, shares his strategies for keeping his energy up, staying motivated in tough times, and more....
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Vicki Hitzges on how to deal with rejection in sales, how NOT to motivate your employees, and the one thing we all have in common
Vicki Hitzges is known for helping companies create Cultures of Encouragement. On today's episode of the Better Life Better Business podcast, Shawn Ellis, founder of The Speakers Group, asks Vicki for her best advice on a variety of important issues facing companies and employees today. Listen in...
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Take a trip around the world with Allan Karl – aka the "WorldRider" – and learn valuable lessons for life and business
On July 4, 2005, a successful marketing executive - founder of one of the top 50 digital marketing firms in the US - set out on a journey and an adventure... to ride around the world, alone on his motorcycle. He returned three years later - after traveling over 62,000 miles across five continents…
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Does a jazz ensemble hold the answers for navigating the uncertainties in business today? – An interview with Michael Gold of Jazz Impact
Who would have thought that two seemingly different worlds — the world of Jazz and the world of business — would have so much in common? As it turns out, the elements that create a successful jazz quartet are exactly the same components critical for sustaining a highly effective business team. On...
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Robert Thompson debunks some of the biggest myths about leadership, answers his readers' #1 question, and shares four questions that can transform your relationships
Known for his practical, street-savvy style, leadership expert Robert Thompson's fusion of real-life stories and conversational techniques connect with his audience at an intimate, intense and individual level. His refreshing approach to leadership is both thoughtful and thought provoking…
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How do you survive a boss who's a bully? How do you prepare for a difficult conversation? Communication expert Mimi Donaldson is here to help!
For over 20 years, communication expert Mimi Donaldson has been captivating audiences "from the Fortune 500 to the just plain fortunate," sharing the stage with prominent keynote speakers such as Gen. Colin Powell, Katie Couric, and Maya Angelou, among others. She's also the best-selling author…
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How do you get fired up and stay fired up in the midst of change and challenging circumstances? Carol Grace Anderson shows the way
On today's episode of the Better Life, Better Business podcast, Shawn Ellis, founder of The Speakers Group, asks Carol Grace Anderson, motivational expert, speaker and best-selling author of Get Fired Up without Burning Out, for her best advice on how to do just that - especially in the midst of...
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Set Yourself Up for Success… by Doing Something Extra
In case you haven’t noticed yet, the theme around here is maximizing this moment, and I often think of it in terms of investing this moment. By that, I mean will you engage in this moment in a way that yields benefits (to you or someone else) for a long time to come, or will the […]
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Welcome to the No Should Zone – Success Happens Here!
Last week, I wrote about the need to get the shoulds out of our lives — referring to the “should do” items that weigh us down because we keep thinking about them… but not doing them! As a remedy, I said we need to either delete them, file them away for another day, or get them […]
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Get That "Sh****" Outta Here! Two Steps to Lower Stress and Higher Productivity
How’s your to-do list looking right now? How about your email inbox? Your project list? Your web browser? Are any or all of them more cluttered than you’d like them to be? If so, try this: Step One: Look at all of the places you collect “stuff” to attend to and identify what is an […]
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Put Down the Phone! (And Engage in the Moment)
Put down the phone! Which is exactly what I’m going to do… in… just… a… moment. Just as soon as I… Oh! So close to getting 3 stars on level 1-18 of Angry Birds! What were we talking about? Oh, yeah… being in the moment. Have you ever been talking with someone — or trying […]
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Struggling to Do Big Things? Break It Down!
What is it that separates people who experience remarkable success from those who are just… well… average? One thing: action. We often look at those who do “great” things and think, “Wow, must be nice!” Or, “Wow, I wish I had it that easy!” That’s because we typically don’t notice them until they...
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The Better Life, Better Business Podcast features advice, expertise and insights from a select group of today's top speakers, authors and thought leaders - hosted by Shawn Ellis, founder of The Speakers Group.
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