Want to increase your executive presence while speaking? This is tip #3 on how to open or start a speech and illustrate executive presence in the most polished way possible. The most engaging way to open a speech as an executive is to tell a story.
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As an executive you will have to present or give a speech. This week you will learn the 2nd tip when starting your presentation. You don’t have to be an executive to use these strategies.
The second tip is to: Open With A Startling Statistic – this is a great way to engage your audience right out of the gate. As you open with a statistic, pause for just a couple of seconds to let it sink in. Then move forward with your presentation.
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How do you disconnect? Am I the only one who struggles with this? I tell myself – “stop looking at your phone” or “the day is over, turn it off.” I think at times I’m starting to conquer this obsessive need to stay connected and then I have a relapse.
Part of the purpose of writing this post is to allow me to vent on the subject. Hope you don’t mind and what I share will be a help to you! Here are a few strategies I have been implementing to become proficient at disconnecting:
1. Take a 2-day weekend. I have been so driven to check things off my checklist that I have noticed I am not taking time to relax.
2. Set office hours. That means not checking email, voicemails or text after a certain time of the day.
3. In the morning not looking at my phone until my self-care routine is complete.
4. Being present with whomever I’m having a conversation with.
5. When working on projects, setting my phone to vibrate and turning email reminders off.
Implementing these practices has provided more productive days and happier nights. My family doesn’t complain as much and my energy is stronger. Now the goal will be to plan my vacations as the first priority of my yearly planning segment. I know I can conquer this! By disconnecting we will be able to be more connected when it counts.
Don’t worry if you try calling or emailing and I don’t answer right away, I will be with you shortly. I promise! This is something you can do for clients, family members or staff right now.
This week David Pickron entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of CrimShield, Inc. based in Arizona joins us for episode 22 of The Executive Edge Podcast. This episode focuses on the habits of successful entrepreneurs. Whether or not you are an entrepreneur the ideas shared will assist you in realizing your potential.
David was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Northern Arizona University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communications in 1992.
David joined AAA Landlord Services, Inc., in 1992 as the Company President. Under his direction, AAA Landlord soon became the largest company of its kind in Arizona. In 2001 the company expanded, adding Investigative Screening and Consulting which is a Private Investigational Screening Firm that focuses on credit and criminal background checks for landlords. Investigative also provides ongoing training to their clients on how to recognize and avoid bad tenants minimizing costly evictions.
In 2007, David saw a need for a higher level of investigative screening for those home service providers that are around our families. He then launched CrimShield, Inc. a nationwide leader in contractor background investigations. CrimShield services fortune 500 companies as well as smaller local companies and is slowly becoming a household name.
David’s strength is taking ideas and creating systems to make those ideas come to life. In addition, David has written several articles for industry publications and has been a guest speaker on radio talk shows. He is a licensed Private Investigator and Officer of the Court.
David has had a long association with several organizations and is regularly invited to speak at seminars for the following groups:
• Arizona Manufactured Housing Association
• Arizona Multi-housing Association
• International Crime Free Association
• Arpola, Azrei, Management Seminars
He provides personal training for several police departments and multi-housing clients.
David is described as focused, funny, passionate, sincere, hard-charging and dynamic; he has infused CrimShield with his own brand of energetic leadership, vision and spirit over the years and serves as a mentor for his staff members. He is a prominent community member who is active in Scouting, Church youth programs and Little League. David also serves on the board of Tumbleweed youth shelters for homeless children.
Highlights and ideas from this episode to reach success:
– Realizing what your strengths are and how to play to them
– Traits of true entrepreneurs
– Habits of high performers
– Look at what your customers want and then deliver more than they expect
– No one knows you or your business like you do – trust yourself
– Staying one step ahead on your marketing and technology
– Being available to your customers
– Clients are your best sales force
– 360 degree feedback from your customers
– Bonding with children
– The importance of defining your purpose
– How to pick your support team
There were some great ideas featured in this episode. To learn more about CrimShield, Inc. goto: www.CrimShield.com.
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Nervous about speaking in front of your board? Want to sound articulate to other executives? This is tip #1 of 3 tips on how to open a speech or presentation. You don’t have to be an executive to use these strategies.
The first tip is to: Open With A Question – this get’s your audience’s attention quickly. As you open with a question pause for just a couple of seconds to let it sink in. Then move forward with your presentation.
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What have you sacrificed to meet your goals? Lately I have been learning a lot about what I can live without. What I thought were needs has changed to be wants.
Sacrificing brings blessings. I know it can be hard at times to sacrifice. It seems like those are the times that the outcome is sweeter. For instance, when you want to buy that pair of shoes that cost a lot of money and it’s not in your budget. You have a choice, go into debt, go without something else or wait.
Our society is a “got to have it now” society. I believe we have lost the art of sacrifice. I have found that when I step back and check why I believe I need something I become clearer about my priorities. Here are some questions I use to make a wise decision:
1. Will it help me reach my long-term goal?
2. Will it help others reach their goals?
3. What is the harm in waiting?
4. What is the harm in not waiting?
5. How will practicing control make me stronger?
These may not be comfortable questions. Sacrifice isn’t comfortable – but it is worth it in the long run. As we sacrifice our wants to help another there are positive chemicals that ignite in our brains. Those chemicals make us feel happy. That provides the answer to why it is always better to give than receive. What are you willing to sacrifice to get your goals? What will be the benefit of reaching your goals? As you stay focused on those benefits the path will be easier.
May you reap the blessing that sacrifice provides and may it fill your life with beauty!
In episode 21 of The Executive Edge I will share with you how to coach others. A few weeks ago I was asked the question of what I do. A great question and it made me think about the coaching process. We all have different occasions where we may be assisting others in their role to accomplish a specific task or solve a problem. This episode will provide best practices, the process and framework to help you in all of your coaching roles.
Whether its a co-worker, employee, child, or friend there are steps to keep in mind. As an certified professional executive coach the process has some overlap. The following highlights from this podcast will give you what you need to be successful with all you may have to coach:
3 T’s to be aware
– Training
– Tools
– Time
What is the motivation factor?
Questions to ask those you are coaching
Best practices during “The Coaching Session”
– Private setting
– Turn off distractions
– Allow plenty of time
– Focusing on the goal
– Positive and friendly mindset
– Specific reason
– Express concern about performance (your concerns)
– Impact on you and others regarding the performance
– Acknowledge and listen to what is said
– Seek ideas to solve the issue
– Discuss the probability of the suggested solutions
– Agree on the solution and actions to take
– Follow up on the progress
– Praise positive results
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Are you one that loves to work or are you one that runs from it? This ethic can be a blessing. Just like everything else, your perspective makes the difference.
I have shared bits about my background with you. I grew up in a family that valued work. My siblings continue to do so today. I am thankful that my parents taught me the power of this ethic. My life has been blessed in more ways than I can count because this principle was taught and lived.
I have found work as a solace when grief or disappointments have come up in my life. Some might even say I’m a workaholic. I’m working on that as well!
What in your life or business needs more of your focused effort? Perhaps a project you have been putting off? A relationship that needs strengthening? When you are passionate about your work then it may not feel like a task rather an opportunity. I can relate to that feeling as I speak.
Speaking in front of audiences is like breathing to me. I love it and I feel renewed from it. There is the work before and the work after the actual speech. Putting my head down and going to work on a speech that will inform and inspire is where the preparation pays off.
It is through our hard work that we realize the fulfillment of our goals. You can do anything you set your mind to. I have seen that in my life.
Teaching your children this value will pay off for them as well. Your attitude is everything. When a task needs completed, the way you attack that task will make all the difference. Embracing it and staying positive will make it go faster and give you deeper fulfillment.
Off to work I go!
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Linda H. Yates – The Image Energizer is a highly sought Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer. She has produced over 250 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. Host of The Executive Edge podcast and author of the audio course and workbook 6 Steps to ENERGIZE Your Personal Brand, Linda Yates believes that NOTHING is Impossible!
As a entrepreneur it is critical to understand what the principles to success are and how to achieve them. This episode features a successful entrepreneur who teaches, practices and mentors others on tapping into their edge.
Sam Zietz is the founder and CEO of the financial technology company TouchSuite® and its affiliated companies. Since its inception in 2003, the company has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including the esteemed Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 500” list of the fastest growing private companies in America – with 2014 marking its sixth time on the prestigious list.
TouchSuite was also recently named the #1 Fastest Growing Company in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, and fastest growing technology company in the state by the compilation of The Business Journals’ various Florida publications.
Sam sits on the executive board of the Palm Beach chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and is on the executive board of the South Florida chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO). He is also a member of the Orange Bowl Committee. A regular guest speaker at universities, Sam is extremely devoted to supporting young entrepreneurs and serves as a mentor to budding businessmen and women. He is also an active angel investor with a number of investments under management. Prior to entering the merchant processing industry, Zietz was a corporate attorney specializing in structured finance with the New York-based law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom, LLP.
Prior to Skadden, he worked in the business tax planning department at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Sam Zietz earned a LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law, and received his JD from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, where he graduated first in his class. Zietz earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan.
Besides his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship his personal passion is his children, ages 14, 13 and 8, watching and coaching them in sports such as lacrosse and football. He currently lives in Boca Raton, FL with his children and his wife, Sheila.
What we learned from this podcast:
– Hire top talent
– Putting people in the right position
– Getting experience
– Entrepreneurial culture
– Laser focus
– The benefit of hard work
– How applying core values and principles can guide your decisions to success
TouchSuite is one of America’s leading technology companies focused on the electronic payment space. Its award-winning, patented point of sale systems are fully integrated with payment processing and credit card services catering to restaurants, salons and spas. The systems are designed to help small- and medium-size merchants increase revenue by using the provided tools and solutions.
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How old do you have to be to start your own business? Episode 19 of The Executive Edge highlights not just one but two teenage young entrepreneurs along with Sonya Deros, the Program Manager for the Golden Bell and YEA program at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
Our future lies in the hands of some amazing youth! These two young entrepreneurs are a great example to us all how we can uncover, realize and accomplish our potential.
Sonya Deros joined the Boca Chamber team in May 2014. Her focus is to expand the success and awareness of the Golden Bell Education Foundation and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. As a United States Coast Guard Veteran, Sonya felt the pull of the South Florida waters and left the snowy hills of New Hampshire to start her life in South Florida about two years ago. Her background was in hospitality. She was a successful Sales Manager/Event Planner at the Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College, and Membership and Marketing Manager for the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association.
Jordan Zietz is a student attending Pine Crest School. Jordan is currently enrolled in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and is a member of the National Junior Beta Club. He currently lives in South Florida, and lives with his 2 sisters and his parents.
Rachel Zietz is a 9th grader at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is fourteen years old and lives in South Florida with her family. She is also a member of the National Beta Club at her school and plays on two competitive lacrosse teams. She competes at the national and regional levels. As a lacrosse player Rachel excels in the attack and midfield positions. Rachel Zietz is also running her own company that she began in the 7th grade – Gladiator Lacrosse, LLC.
What we learned from this episode:
– That your age doesn’t matter in order to be successful.
– The two ingredients to realize success.
– YEA program that teaches young entrepreneurs.
– How family fun can teach success skills.
– How vision is critical to reaching our potential.
I know you will enjoy this inspiring and fun interview. You can check out Rachel Zietz’s website at www.gladiatorlacrosse.com.
To connect with Sonya to learn more about the YEA program send her an email at: sderos@bocachamber.com.
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