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# Julie Brown - JB|BD

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## Posts

- [Strengthening Relationships While Social Distancing](https://juliebrownbd.com/strengthening-relationships-while-social-distancing/) - The world is different right now, we are working differently, but we are all still just human beings all trying to get through this global pandemic together. If we can’t connect deeply with other people now, when can we? Check out my video for tips on connecting during social distancing.
- [I Wrote A Book!](https://juliebrownbd.com/i-wrote-a-book/) - The people you meet can change your life like nothing else. Networking is how you meet those people. This Shit Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success is a refreshingly entertaining and highly informative guide to building your power network.
- [Networking is an Infinite Game](https://juliebrownbd.com/networking-is-an-infinite-game/) - Last year I was lucky enough to hear Simon Sinek speak about his latest book, The Infinite Game. With this global pandemic we are dealing with a different sort of infinite game, we don’t know when or if this will end, how things will look in 6 months, a year, or beyond, but what I do know is that through all of this having a network, and investing in your relationships during this time is one of the most important things you can do.
- [Network Inside Your Firm](https://juliebrownbd.com/network-inside-your-firm/) - People who have extensive networks to support and promote them as leaders will be more successful than people who don’t. This means that you need to learn to network within your own company, not just outside of it. Check out my video for my four tips to networking inside your organization.
- [Be Kind!](https://juliebrownbd.com/be-kind/) - Being kind doesn’t mean you are a pushover, and nice guys don’t finish last. In this overstressed world being kind can be a superpower. So if you have the choice between being a dick and being kind, always be kind. Check out the video for more thoughts on this!
- [Meetings are not for Mukbang](https://juliebrownbd.com/meetings-are-not-for-mukbang/) - A number of the meetings you will have for business development will take place over breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So naturally, you will be eating during these meetings. Please, pretty please do not make your meeting a Mukbang video for the other person at the table.
- [Your inner Critic is an Asshole & a Liar](https://juliebrownbd.com/your-inner-critic-is-an-asshole-a-liar/) - Most of us have an inner critic. A voice inside our head that tells us we aren’t worthy of things, or that we can’t accomplish something for one reason or another. Because your inner critic is an asshole and a liar and deserves no space in your thoughts you need to arm yourself with ways to overcome this voice in your head. Watch the video for my tips to silence your inner critic.
- [Just is a 4 Letter Word](https://juliebrownbd.com/just-is-a-4-letter-word/) - Check out this month’s Networking Pro Tip to learn why I am removing the word “JUST” from your vocabulary, and how by removing this four-letter word you will end up with a more clear and confident voice.
- [Overcoming Imposter Syndrome](https://juliebrownbd.com/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/) - Almost everyone will experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in their career. Imposter Syndrome can begin to creep up on you for any number of other reasons. Check out the video for tips on overcoming this belief that you aren’t deserving of what you have achieved.
- [Peloton Business Lessons - Pt. 1](https://juliebrownbd.com/peloton-business-lessons-pt-1/) - I bought a Peloton. And I’m not afraid to admit I LOVE it. Getting on that bike is like going to the gym, church, a therapist’s office, and your best friends house all at the same time. Check out the video for the business tips I learned while riding the bike that goes nowhere!
- [Peloton Business Tips - Pt. 2](https://juliebrownbd.com/peloton-business-tips-pt-2/) - We’ve already established my love for the Peloton check out my video for 3 more business tips I learned from riding the bike that goes nowhere!
- [Okay, Boomer!](https://juliebrownbd.com/okay-boomer/) - Around the world and across industries, more generations than ever before are working together. If you take the time to learn about each generation you might just find out that you have more in common than you think. Check out the video to learn how each generation has something to learn and gain from every other generation especially in business.

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- [Home](https://juliebrownbd.com/) - Do you know why some people get ahead in their careers and businesses while others lag behind? Simple: They have a network of people invested in their success. I can teach you​ how to connect and cultivate authentic relationships and build a power network around you in any industry.
- [Free Audio Chapter Download](https://juliebrownbd.com/free-audio-chapter-download/) - Thank You! Take a listen to this free audio chapter below:This Shit Works Chapter 1: Pride, Parade, or Dazzle https://juliebrownbd.com/wp-content/uploads/This-Shit-Works-Chapter-1_-Pride-Parade-or-Dazzle.mp3 Thank You! Click the button below to download your copy of 10 Things to Ask Instead of, “What do you do?” Download Now!
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- [Podcast](https://juliebrownbd.com/podcast/) - Podcast Weekly podcast with no nonsense tips, tricks, and conversations around networking your way to more friends, more adventures, and way more success! Podcast Weekly podcast with no nonsense tips, tricks, and conversations around networking your way to more friends, more adventures, and way more success! In this episode, negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine shares the
- [Book](https://juliebrownbd.com/book/) - “Fresh and irreverent, funny and relatable, This Shit Works is a must read for anyone who’s ever died a little inside as they entered a room wearing a name tag.”-Terri Trespicio, Writer, Speaker, and Brand Advisor Download a free audio chapter! CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Email(Required) THIS SHIT
- [Coaching](https://juliebrownbd.com/coaching/) - Coaching “Anyone can buy a lead, make a call or check a box. But if you don’t know how to build and leverage real relationships in the 21st century, you can’t grow a network, let alone advance your career or create a profitable business.” Coaching “Anyone can buy a lead, make a call or check
- [Say Hi to Julie](https://juliebrownbd.com/sayhi/) - Say "hi" to Julie! Get ready to knock the socks off the people you meet at your next networking event. Say "hi" to Julie! Get ready to knock the socks off the people you meet at your next networking event. Say goodbye to this boring old conversation starter: I can’t wait for you to test
- [Pro-Tips](https://juliebrownbd.com/pro-tips/) - Pro-Tips Bite-size business development tips served with a side of curse words, dog photobombs, and bloopers. Pro-Tips Bite-size business development tips served with a side of curse words, dog photobombs, and bloopers. Just is a 4 Letter Word Check out this month’s Networking Pro Tip to learn why I am removing the word “JUST” from
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## Captivate Podcasts

- [She Asked, She Got It: 76 Ways Women Can Win at Work with Kathryn Valentine](https://juliebrownbd.com//she-asked-she-got-it-76-ways-women-can-win-at-work-with-kathryn-valentine/) - In this episode, negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine shares the research, the mindset, and the exact language that helps women ask for what they deserve—and actually get it.🎙️ Tune in to learn:Why not negotiating can cost you 8 extra years of workHow to use Kathryn’s “relational ask” to avoid backlash76 things you can negotiate besides salary
- [Fear Less, Do More: Wild Courage with Jenny Wood](https://juliebrownbd.com//fear-less-do-more-wild-courage-with-jenny-wood/) - What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is a little wild courage? In this bonus episode, I sit down with powerhouse author and former Google exec Jenny Wood to talk about her new book, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It.We dive into: ✅ How fear
- [E1: Welcome to This (Networking) Shit Works](https://juliebrownbd.com//e1-welcome-to-this-networking-shit-works/) - Welcome to the This Shit Works Podcast! I am your host Julie Brown. I am Professional Speaker, Business Development Strategist, Networking coach and Author of This Shit works a No nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way To More Friends More Adventures and more success. I teach people how to create authentic business relationships through the
- [The List Yourself Approach: How to Connect With Anyone](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-list-yourself-approach-how-to-connect-with-anyone/) - After listening to this episode you will never ever be able to say that you don't have anything to talk about at networking events. And that’s the truth!In this Social media, share everything age, with people flaunting their mostly fake lives on Social media, it might make you feel insecure, thinking that everyone else is
- [How To Analyze Your Existing Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-analyze-your-existing-network/) - Good news listeners, you already have some kind of network, it may be small, big, weak, strong but the good thing is that you’ve already got something - you’re not starting from zero! Phew!But have you ever sat down and asked yourself who your closest connections are and why are they your closest? How invested
- [How to Diversify Your Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-diversify-your-network/) - It took a man’s life and millions of people protesting in the streets amidst a global pandemic for me to realize (and then a lot of courage to accept) the fact that I am a silent participant in the centuries old problem of racism. I have been networking for more than two decades. After more than
- [The Personal Cost of Code Switching](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-personal-cost-of-code-switching/) - In this episode, we discuss linguistic code switching, natural black hair, navigating a male dominated industry as a woman of color and how to get into good trouble.The definition of code-switching is, “the modifying of one’s behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms.” Code switching is a part of everyday life for most
- [Coming Out To Your Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//coming-out-to-your-network/) - In this episode, we talk about the invisible but very omnipresent ceilings that occur in work cultures that can hamper one’s ability to succeed. You already know about the glass ceiling; today we are discussing the Lavender Ceiling.The lavender ceiling exists when a person who identifies as LGBT encounters more resistance toward promotion or moving
- [5 Virtual Networking Tools](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-virtual-networking-tools/) - The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has not diminished the importance of networking, in fact it has shone a light on how important networks are. Creating and maintaining virtual relationships is as fundamental to maintaining mental health as it is to business success. Yes, you can still connect with others in a pure and authentic way. Yes,
- [5 Tips for Looking Your Best in Online Meetings](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-tips-for-looking-your-best-in-online-meetings/) - Love them or hate them it looks like virtual meetings and events are here to stay. Now that we know that this, how can we make sure that we are looking our best in this online world? Have you ever done your hair and your make up and you are looking fly, then you take
- [5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Virtual Conferences](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-virtual-conferences/) - Conferences work if you know how to work them and can be an important part of your business development strategy. But, what are we to do now that the in person aspect of conferences are gone? No chances to serendipitously meet someone in a session, no booths to entice people into by handing out shitty
- [The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling During Covid](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-dos-and-donts-of-selling-during-covid/) - The economic forecast for 2020 looked great for about two months and then SLAM! The shit hit the fan and it all came to a screeching halt. We can’t go into the office, kids can’t go to school, you can’t find toilet paper, I’m washing my fucking groceries before I bring them in the house.How
- [How and Why to Network on LinkedIn](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-and-why-to-network-on-linkedin/) - Are you ignoring the professional world’s most rewarding and recognizable networking and social media platform? LinkedIn today has over 610 million members, 300 million of them are active monthly users and 40 percent of those visit the site every single day! It’s high time you boss up and start building an attention-grabbing yet formally laid
- [Spine Chilling Networking & Ghost Stories](https://juliebrownbd.com//spine-chilling-networking-ghost-stories/) - Spooky content alert! Waking up in the dead of night to find an unknown blurry-faced figure lying right beside you in bed? Or how about a deceased relative changing the television channel while evidently sitting on his favorite spot on the sofa? Has your brain made the connection between networking and horror yet? Networking can be
- [How to Create Positive Distractions](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-positive-distractions/) - Do you know why some of the best ideas come to you when you are on the shower or on your morning run? Or why sometimes, the solutions to your most unsettling problems seemingly come out of the blue, when you aren’t even thinking about it? This is because when your brain is not concentrating
- [How to Create a Massive Instagram Following with Tiffany (Jazelle) Narbonne](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-a-massive-instagram-following/) - One does not just become an Instagram celebrity overnight, but when a person does, you can be sure that they are influential individuals and that the online network they have created will grow their business to greater heights! On the show today, we have Tiffany Narbonne, founder of T. Jazelle, who by sharing what she
- [List Your Way to More Productivity & Less Stress](https://juliebrownbd.com//list-your-way-to-more-productivity-less-stress/) - We all have a hundreds if not thousands of things we want to do and accomplish in our lives, and sometimes when we look at the enormity of what we hope to achieve it can seem like it’s all too much. It can be incredibly easy to become overwhelmed, to get trapped under the mental weight
- [How to Combat Holiday Loneliness](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-combat-holiday-loneliness/) - Even during good years the holidays can be a difficult time for some people. Now, combine that with Covid fatigue, increased loneliness, travel restrictions, and isolation and the holidays can seem like an even more stark and lonely time. The holiday season this year is going to be different for everyone. Yes, we are untethered from
- [Dompamine: The Ultimate Networking Wingperson](https://juliebrownbd.com//dompamine-the-ultimate-networking-wingperson/) - Are you struggling to find a way to stand-out at networking events both virtual and in person? Tune into the next 13 minutes and never have another boring conversation again! Everything we do starts in our brain, it’s the literal boss of the body! And in the next few episodes, we are going to delve
- [Real Friends vs Work Friends](https://juliebrownbd.com//real-friends-vs-work-friends/) - A study showed that 70 percent of employees say friends at work is the most crucial element to a happy working life, and 58 percent of men would refuse a higher-paying job if it meant not getting along with co-workers. Maybe this is why the Gallup research shows that people who have strong work relationships
- [The Power of Friendship with Lydia Denworth](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-power-of-friendship-with-lydia-denworth/) - Would you be surprised if I told you that friendship is as important for your health as diet and exercise. That there is an actual correlation between how social you are and how long you will live! New research shows that the power of friendship gets stronger with age and may even be more important
- [Is It Really Better To Give Than To Receive?](https://juliebrownbd.com//do-givers-get/) - We’ve all heard the line before, that it is better to give than to receive. During the holidays you’ll hear it over and over again, but is it true, and if so why? What does the act of giving do for us?Sure, philosophers will tell you to give freely, but what about scientists? What does
- [How to Flex Your Gratitude Muscles with Beth Hewitt](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-flex-your-gratitude-muscles/) - 2020 is almost over. What a dumpster fire of a year AMIRIGHT? This is usually the time of the year when we gather our year end lists, think about all the things we have done, seen, heard and accomplished in the past 12 months. But right now the only thing I can think of is
- [4 Silver Bullets to Finding Happiness with Pam Garramone](https://juliebrownbd.com//4-silver-bullets-to-finding-happiness-with-pam-garramone/) - As Americans we are taught that we all have certain unalienable rights. Written right there in the pages of our Declaration of Independence is that we have​ the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.​ Something about that line has always gotten me thinking. And it’s the word pursuit. You know why?Because I
- [The Soundtrack to Confidence](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-soundtrack-to-confidence/) - Could you imagine watching your favorite epic film without the music? Would Jaws be nearly as scary if the open water scenes were not accompanied by the infamous John Williams two note alternating pattern dun nun, dun nun. For more than 45 years that sound has been our collective cultural shorthand to signal danger. Would the
- [Confidence Builders and Derailers with Nicole Kalil](https://juliebrownbd.com//confidence-builders-and-derailers/) - You walk into a room full of people you've never met before; self- doubt, fear, apprehension, do they all kick in? The same probably happens when you speak up and share your opinions or ideas in a work meeting. What does it take you to effectively conquer your mind in such situations? It takes a
- [Taming Your Inner Critic with Mia Scharphie](https://juliebrownbd.com//taming-your-inner-critic-an-interview-with-mia-scharphie/) - Do you ever hear a shitty inner voice in your head that tells you that you aren’t worthy of things, or that you can’t accomplish something for one reason or another?That voice is called your Inner Critic. It’s created by the voices you hear when you are in the formative years of your childhood. It
- [Body Positivity with Summer Innanen](https://juliebrownbd.com//body-positivity-with-summer-innanen/) - Aren't we tired of the energy it takes to continually be thinking about our bodies and what other people think of them? Can you imagine what you could do with all the extra energy that you waste fretting about what size jeans you fit into? You would have more time for friends, for work, for
- [Failure 101: Why Bombing is Good For You with Geri Paige](https://juliebrownbd.com//failure-101-why-bombing-is-good-for-you/) - Ask any average person why they haven't accomplished their goals yet, and more often than not, their answer will be because they are afraid that they will fail. Why are we, as humans, taught to fear failure, and where does it have its roots? Ever since our school days, we are taught to categorize things
- [JUST Is A Four Letter Word](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-just-is-a-four-letter-word/) - How often do you think you use the word just when describing yourself or asking for something. For example, when you describe what you do like this, “I’m just an assistant manager;” “I’m just an administrative assistant;” “I just graduated college, I just got my degree.” Or how about in your email correspondence, for example,
- [What's Your Too Excuse?](https://juliebrownbd.com//whats-your-too-excuse/) - Miriam Webster defines the word too as to an excessive degree or to such a degree as to be regrettable. How many times has that word held you back? As in saying to yourself I’m too old, or I’m too young, it’s too late, it’s too early, I’m too fat, or perhaps as has happened
- [F*ck Yeah: Why Swearing Is Good For You](https://juliebrownbd.com//fck-yeah-why-swearing-is-good-for-you/) - As children we are taught that there are everyday words, and then there are bad words, the kind of words that can get you into trouble. You see, in society we think people will be offended by swear words - when in actuality most people aren’t offended by profanity at all, it’s why music with
- [The 5 Words That Can Reconnect You With Anyone](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-5-words-that-can-reconnect-you-with-anyone/) - Time seems to go by so fast doesn’t it. Like one day you're in high school seeing your friends everyday and then you blink and it’s your 25th high school reunion. It happens in business too, you make connections, you have every intention of staying connected, but you get pulled in a million different directions
- [525,600 Minutes: How the Pandemic Has Changed Business Forever](https://juliebrownbd.com//525-600-minutes-how-the-pandemic-has-changed-business-forever/) - Remember when we were all told to work from home for two weeks. And those two weeks were supposed to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. And then those two weeks turned into a month and then another month, and now we have strung those months together to form a year, 525,600 minutesPrior to the
- [Power Pitching with Killer Pitch Master Precious Williams](https://juliebrownbd.com//power-pitching-with-killer-pitch-master-precious-williams/) - When was the last time you saw someone walk away with a whopping $500,000 dollars by bluffing their way onto national television? My guest today is a 13-time elevator pitch champion who has stuns every crowd she stands in front of with her amazing pitches. I am absolutely thrilled to share with you today my
- [Discovering Your Leadership Style with Sarah Schneider](https://juliebrownbd.com//finding-your-leadership-style-with-sarah-schneider/) - When trying to decide who you are as a leader are you constantly tumbling through mental gymnastics or expending way too much energy sanitizing your personality in order to fit into some pre prescribed definition of what a leader should sound like? Can you be yourself and still be a badass inspiring leader? In this
- [Mars vs Venus: How Men Network Better Than Women](https://juliebrownbd.com//mars-vs-venus-how-men-network-better-than-women/) - In 1992 the book Men are From Mars Women are from Venus was published, it quickly became a best seller and it’s title became a catch phrase to describe why there is a fundamental language barrier between the sexes - because we hail from different planets. And It’s a load of horse shit. In fact,
- [How to Get In, On and the Most Out of Clubhouse with Beth Nydick](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-get-in-on-and-the-most-out-of-clubhouse-with-beth-nydick/) - Are you all in on the connecting power of Clubhouse? Or are you more like me looking at it and saying are you kidding me another social media platform I need to spend time on? Or maybe you’re like what the f*ck is Clubhouse?Listen in to this week’s episode as my friend Beth Nydick gives
- [Introverts, Extroverts & Ambiverts.....Oh My](https://juliebrownbd.com//introverts-extroverts-ambiverts-oh-my/) - When we think about describing our personalities most people will characterize themselves as either introvert or an extrovert, and most people think that you have to be either or, but research has shown that that’s not really the case, most of us fall somewhere in the middle. Ambivert, first recorded in 1927, is based on
- [How to Make Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult-with-dr-marisa-franco/) - We all know how important it is to have friends, and yet the research shows, that our friendship networks have been shrinking at an alarming rate. And the average person hasn't made a new friend in more than 5 years. Which is sad because most people actually want to make new friends, they just don’t
- [Do You Have Kids? Why Not?](https://juliebrownbd.com//do-you-have-kids-why-not/) - In the U.S. and other industrialized countries around the world, the number of women who postpone having kids, or who have decided to not have children is on the rise. In the U.S. in 2014, almost half of all women between the ages of 18 and 39 had no children. This figure is the highest
- [Have We Forgotten How to Socialize](https://juliebrownbd.com//have-we-forgotten-how-to-socialize/) - As we slowly return to a face-to-face world, have we taken for granted that our social skills will be intact when we need them? For the past 15 months we have gotten used to treating people as if they are potentially toxic, guarding ourselves from being too close to other people - has this caused
- [Is the Handshake Dead?](https://juliebrownbd.com//is-the-handshake-dead/) - Have your introductions felt awkward and almost perfunctory without the ritual of shaking hands? Humans have been using the handshake in one way or another for thousands of years. Tune in for a little history lesson of the handshake followed by: The 4 things that make a handshake great and which 4 handshake styles you should
- [Why You're Sleeping Like Shit with Abby DesJardien](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-youre-sleeping-like-shit-with-abby-desjardien/) - We spend about a third of our lives asleep. We all know that sleep is essential, it’s as important to our bodies as food, water and exercise, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. So why aren’t we prioritizing sleep in our schedules, and why do we continually put up with getting
- [Do We Really Want To Go Back To Normal?](https://juliebrownbd.com//do-we-really-want-to-go-back-to-normal/) - I hate the term new normal. But I think as it relates to how we want to live and work post Covid we need to define a new way of life. Yes, I want to go back to normal, in the sense that I want to be able to do all the things that we
- [How to Write Your First Book with Kate Hanley](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-write-your-first-book-with-kate-hanley/) - Writing your own book is like having a business card on steroids! But how can you get the words and ideas out of your head and onto the page? Listen in as I talk with book writing coach and NY Times Best Selling Ghost Writer Kate Hanley on how you can put a process behind writing
- [The 4 Tricks to Remember Names](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-4-tricks-to-remember-names/) - Dale Carnegie, author of the self-help classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, published in 1936 said, “A person’s name is to that person the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” Over 8 decades later and that line still rings true especially in business. In short, remembering names is important because it makes the
- [The SHAPE Formula for Success with Mike Smerklo](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-shape-formula-for-success-with-mike-smerklo/) - What if the secret to being a successful entrepreneur had nothing to do with your business plan, resources, market size, or strategy? If your success or failure weren’t dependent on how much money you have, where you grew up, or the level of education you received?Welcome to episode 46 where I am joined by business
- [Why You Need to Take a Vacation](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-you-need-to-take-a-vacation/) - There is absolutely nothing to do in Europe in August because everyone is on VACATION. Do you know what Americans are doing in August? WORKING!In America, you're expected to be a work-a-holic, which is why Americans forfeit on average 217 million vacation days per year! What? Why?You shouldn’t need a study to tell you that
- [From the Bedroom to the Boardroom_Does Our Sexual Health Affect Our Success with Hallie LeBlanc](https://juliebrownbd.com//from-the-bedroom-to-the-boardroom-does-our-sexual-health-affect-our-success-with-hallie-leblanc/) - I once found myself sitting in front of world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel and ever since, I’ve been wondering, do our relationships in the bedroom affect our relationships in the boardroom. Does the confidence we have in our sexual relationships and the state of our sexual health affect all of our relationships and therefore
- [Do You Woo? An Intro to the Woo Woo Series](https://juliebrownbd.com//do-you-woo-an-intro-to-the-woo-woo-series/) - Have you heard of WooWoo? WooWoo is relating to or holding unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis, especially those relating to spirituality, mysticism, or alternative medicine.That doesn’t really sound like it has a place in your business strategy does it? Well, that’s what I wanted to know. If we move away
- [Using Numerology to Elevate Your Business](https://juliebrownbd.com//using-numerology-to-elevate-your-business/) - Do you know that you have a life path number and if you embrace the energy of that number it can help you in all aspects of your life? I know it sounds crazy, but it just might be crazy spot on. Numbers rule our world without us ever noticing them. There are 4 seasons to
- [The F*ck It Mantra with Deanna Seymour](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-fck-it-mantra-with-deanna-seymour/) - A mantra is a word, a grouping of words, or sound(s), they are spoken or chanted aloud or they can be recited internally in your thoughts. By focusing the mind on one word, or thought, and nothing else, the mind stills, allowing what may be hidden to arise to our consciousness. Do they work? Well, many neuroscientists
- [Trust Your Gut: Four Steps to Business Intuition with Ange DeLumiere](https://juliebrownbd.com//trust-your-gut-four-steps-to-business-intuition-with-ange-delumiere/) - You’ve heard the old saying “trust your gut!” referring to certain situations when you should rely on your intuition to make a decision. This is because studies on our gut, more specifically our enteric nervous system or (ENS) for short, which is a complex system of around 100 million nerves often referred to as our
- [Season 1 Recap! A Year of This Sh!t Works Episodes](https://juliebrownbd.com//season-1-recap-a-year-of-this-sht-works-episodes/) - Hey Friends, can you believe it? We've been doing this podcast together for a year. This is the first Episode of our second season together on the This Shit Works podcast. It seems only fitting that we take a moment to look back at all we have learned together. Welcome to Episode 53 A look
- [The Power of Strategic Introductions and How to Ask for Them](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-power-of-strategic-introductions-and-how-to-ask-for-them/) - There is a concept in social network theory called Triadic Closure, which states that if two people who don’t know each other share a common connection, they will bond more quickly when they meet via this connection. It’s similar to the “friends of my friends are my friends” idea. Strategic introductions work well if you know
- [The Future of Conferences and Events with Hillary Needle](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-future-of-conferences-and-events-with-hillary-needle/) - I recently attended my first in person conference since the pandemic began. It was a hybrid conference, with 500 people allowed to attend the in person conference and hundreds joining virtually. It took place in Las Vegas.Having just experienced my first in person large gathering, which was wonderful and not so wonderful all at the
- [Why You Should Network with Your Competition](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-you-should-network-with-your-competition/) - Watching the events in the Olympics as a child of the 80’s seemed in a way like an extension of the cold war. We wanted the USA to win and we wanted Russia to lose. The tension between the two nations and their athletes was palpable.Too often in business this is still the case between
- [Curiosity, Content Marketing and Customer Loyalty with Drew Davis](https://juliebrownbd.com//curiosity-content-marketing-and-customer-loyalty-with-drew-davis/) - Drew Davis is the best selling author of The Loyalty Loop, Brandscaping, and Town Inc additionally he has been recognized as one the industries JAW DROPPING MARKETING SPEAKERS! Listen in as Drew and I discuss how to address your clients crucial concern, how to create drama in your case studies, how to tell better stories, how
- [Building Boundaries to Avoid Burnout with Caitlin Donovan](https://juliebrownbd.com//building-boundaries-to-avoid-burnout-with-caitlin-donovan/) - Remember the children’s book The Giving Tree. A tree that loved a boy so much that she literally gave all of herself to him. That boy had no boundaries, but neither did the tree. Had she had boundaries that story would have had a much happier ending. Boundaries are important - they help us avoid resentment,
- [UnFollow Your Passion with Terri Trespicio](https://juliebrownbd.com//unfollow-your-passion-with-terri-trespicio/) - Every kid is asked the same question, what do you want to be when you grow up? Like how are we supposed to have any freaking clue what we want to be when we are a kid. Not to mention that half the jobs out there didn’t even exist when I was a kid. For
- [How the People You Meet Will Change Your Life](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-the-people-you-meet-will-change-your-life/) - As children we are taught to Never Talk To Strangers. Perhaps this is why as adults we have such a difficult time meeting new people. There is a book of poems by Annalyse Gelman titled “Everyone I Love is a Stranger to Someone.” And I love this sentence, for so many reasons - not the
- [Persuasive Communication with Dr. Barbara Tannenbaum](https://juliebrownbd.com//persuasive-communication-with-dr-barbara-tannenbaum/) - Few things strike fear into the hearts of women and men as much as the thought of public speaking. There was actually a study that found that public speaking is the #1 fear of the average person, want to know what #2 is death! Jerry Seinfeld talked about this in one of his stand up
- [Connecting Through Commonality](https://juliebrownbd.com//connecting-through-commonality/) - Have you ever heard someone say that one of their relationships ended because “they just didn’t have anything in common with the other person”? Of course you have. If we put so much emphasis on commonality in our romantic relationships why don’t we think about how we could use it to transform our business relationships
- [Bonded By Cringe: Listeners Most Embarrassing Networking Stories](https://juliebrownbd.com//bonded-by-cringe-listeners-most-embarrassing-networking-stories/) - We’ve all been there, done something embarrassing, said the wrong thing at the wrong thing at the wrong time. Our face flushes, we start to breathe heavily, if you're like me you begin to sweat, like a lot. Your body starts to experience the same fight or flight response you would have if you were
- [Why We Like To Be Scared & Listener Ghost Stories](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-we-like-to-be-scared-listener-ghost-stories/) - Have you ever wondered why we love being scared? You would think that the reality of the pandemic was scary enough, but 2020 saw the horror genre take home its largest share of the box office in modern history - without having any movie theaters open. Listen in as I discuss the 5 reasons behind
- [How to Create More Inclusive Events for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Dustin Feldman](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-more-inclusive-events-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-with-dustin-feldman/) - On average one in eight people in the United States (or 30 million people) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations. Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.Think about your average networking event or conference, how loud those
- [Anti-fragility with Brain Tumor Survivor Jodi Orgil Brown](https://juliebrownbd.com//anti-fragility-with-brain-tumor-survivor-jodi-orgil-brown/) - Anti Fragile is a term that was coined in 2012 by Nassim Taleb. Things that are antifragile are things that gain from disorder. And when we learn how to be antifragile, we have the capability to thrive, not despite but because of stressors and volatility that we experience.My guest today is the epitome of antifragility.
- [Ballsy Moves! From Idea to 7 Figures in 7 Months with Adam Hendle](https://juliebrownbd.com//ballsy-moves-from-idea-to-7-figures-in-7-months-with-adam-hendle/) - Has an amazing idea ever come to you in the shower? Yes of course it has - that is when all great ideas come to us. BUT! Have you ever taken that great idea and turned it into a 7 figure business. I’m betting the answer is no. And that my friends is the difference
- [How Hustle Culture is Killing You](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-hustle-culture-is-killing-you/) - When I was a kid my nana always said “you have to suffer to be beautiful!” It’s a pretty shitty thing to say to a kid - but the truth is that the idea that we have to suffer in order to have things or be successful is a narrative that we are constantly being
- [Avoiding  Burnout by Redefining Success with Rachel Sheerin](https://juliebrownbd.com//avoiding-burnout-by-redefining-success-with-rachel-sheerin/) - What if we redefined what success looks like for us, in our careers and in our relationships. As we become more and more successful in our careers we need to start checking our pulse or our temperature along the way to say, is this what I really want? Is this making me happy? Is this
- [Using Enneagram Personality Types to Uncover Your Strengths with Nicole Saunders](https://juliebrownbd.com//using-enneagram-personality-types-to-uncover-your-strengths-with-nicole-saunders/) - We’ve all heard of the Meyers Briggs personality test, you’ve probably taken that test a few times over the course of your career - but have you ever taken an Enneagram test to find out your personality number. The Enneagram shows a range of healthy to unhealthy behaviors that each of the 9 personality types
- [Yo-Ho Sending Christmas Cards](https://juliebrownbd.com//yo-ho-sending-christmas-cards/) - Yo-Ho sending Christmas cards! It’s my favorite line from the iconic Twelve Pains of Christmas. But seriously, have you ever wondered why we send Christmas cards, how it started, and why don’t we take time to send notes to family and friends any other time of the year. Listen in for a history lesson on how
- [It's the Least Miserable Time of the Year](https://juliebrownbd.com//its-the-least-miserable-time-of-the-year/) - Our whole lives we’ve been told that the holidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" but have we ever thought about if that is actually true and if it is why? We tend to be more stressed during the holidays, with numerous events, family obligations, and making sure we get everything done before Santa
- [New Year, Same Me: Why You Should Ditch the New Year's Resolution](https://juliebrownbd.com//new-year-same-me-why-you-should-ditch-the-new-years-resolution/) - 10% of people who make new year’s resolutions successfully implement lasting change. The other 90% fail. Why do we try to make resolutions if we know that they don’t work? Listen in to learn the three key factors for making lasting change in our lives. Drink of the Week: Kir Royalehttps://cookieandkate.com/kir-royale-recipe/This episode is sponsored by Nickerson,
- [From Chump to Champ: The Power of Habits with Darren LaCroix](https://juliebrownbd.com//from-chump-to-champ-the-power-of-habits-with-darren-lacroix/) - Has anyone ever said to you, “don’t quit your day job”. This is such a sh!t thing to say, because it implies that if you aren’t proficient at something from the beginning, then you never will be and you should give up trying. One of the biggest mistakes you can make in business is thinking
- [Thank You for Being a Friend: Life Lessons from the Golden Girls](https://juliebrownbd.com//thank-you-for-being-a-friend-life-lessons-from-the-golden-girls/) - The Golden Girls premiered in 1985. The show revolved around four older single women (three widows and one divorcée) all sharing a house in Miami. The show lasted 7 seasons and I have watched each of the 180 episodes multiple times. The show is genius and dare I say that I learned a lot about
- [How to Express and Show Sympathy](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-express-and-show-sympathy/) - The first thing we usually say to someone who has suffered a loss is “Let me know if there is anything I can do.” It’s a great sentiment - but it’s almost completely useless because more often than not the person has no idea what they need, they are still in shock and numbed by
- [The Healing Power of Music Therapy with Kristi Faby](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-healing-power-of-music-therapy-with-kristi-faby/) - The concept of music as a healing influence, one which can affect our health and behavior is at least as old as the writings of Aristotle and Plato and in some cultures, long before that. Music Therapy, as a 20th century profession formally began after World Wars I and II when community musicians of all types,
- [The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-scientific-secrets-of-perfect-timing/) - Can the time of day affect how creative you are, whether or not you will get a raise when you ask for it, if you will get better treatment in a hospital or score better on tests. Well, the research overwhelmingly says yes, to all those things and many more.Big data studies show that there
- [Is Valentine’s Day Romantic or Just an Obligatory Hallmark Holiday?](https://juliebrownbd.com//is-valentines-day-romantic-or-just-an-obligatory-hallmark-holiday/) - We know St. Valentine as the Patron Saint of Love, but he was also the patron saint beekeeping, fainting, and the plague. Doesn’t that just ooze romance?Studies show that there is some serious polarization around valentines day. Almost half of Americans describe Valentine's Day as "overrated," yet another 43 percent call it "romantic."Listen in for
- [Can You See Her Now? Visibility and Women of Color with Janet Kafadar](https://juliebrownbd.com//can-you-see-her-now-visibility-and-women-of-color-with-janet-kafadar/) - A 2013 study conducted by the Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University Showed that women are keenly aware of the rewards of visibility. They know that being noticed — for example, by interjecting during meetings and taking credit for accomplishments — is a conventional strategy for professional advancement. Still, to this day many
- [Did the Art of Conversation Die with the Landline?](https://juliebrownbd.com//did-the-art-of-conversation-die-with-the-landline/) - Are you old enough to remember a world without cell phones or text messaging - where the only phone you had was attached to a wall in your house, most likely in your kitchen, and if you wanted a private conversation you needed to stretch the phone cord all the way into the bathroom and
- [How to Be a top 1% Communicator with Master Talk Creator Brenden Kumarasamy](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-be-a-top-1-communicator-with-master-talk-creator-brenden-kumarasamy/) - Have you ever thought about creating communication goals? We set goals for lots of other things in our lives, exercise, eating healthy, milestone projects and many more. What would it look like if we approached communication in a more strategic way? I wonder how much better we would be at asking for what we want, delegating
- [The Benefits of the Work from Anywhere World](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-benefits-of-the-work-from-anywhere-world/) - “Chris and I are working from Buenos Aires and traveling about Argentina for two months.” That was an email I received back from a person in my network the other day. It made me stop and think, is there a reason why I’m not working from Buenos Aires, or anywhere other than home right now
- [How to Unlock and Amplify Your Talent with Rick Lozano](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-unlock-and-amplify-your-talent-with-rick-lozano/) - Henry Ford once said, “There is no man living who isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can do.” If that is the case then how do we unlock the hidden potential in ourselves. How can business leaders unlock it within their team members?Listen in as I talk with Rick Lozano author of
- [Just Say No: How to Overcome Meeting Overload](https://juliebrownbd.com//just-say-no-how-to-overcome-meeting-overload/) - Is your calendar stacked with zoom meetings on top of zoom meetings? The average company executive spends 23 hours per week in meetings, even though most of them useless and not the highest and best use of their time?Listen in to discover the 6 psychological reasons why we schedule and attend useless meetings and what you
- [Sword Swallowing, Fire Eating and the History of Lipstick with Ilise Carter](https://juliebrownbd.com//sword-swallowing-fire-eating-and-the-history-of-lipstick-with-ilise-carter/) - Let me tell you a little bit about our guest today! Ilise Carter is an award-winning sideshow performer - yeah - you heard me right - she a sword swallower, fire eater, blockhead and pain-proof girl who has worked with Rob Zombie, Cirque du Soleil, and appeared on Gossip Girl, Oddities, The President Show, Mysteries
- [How to Avoid Toxic Positivity](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-avoid-toxic-positivity/) - When going through a tough time has anyone ever told you that it could be worse, or that you should stay positive? These statements are forms of toxic positivity and although often well intentioned they are probably destroying your relationships without you even knowing it. Toxic positivity silences our emotions, and forces us to pretend
- [Get More Done in Half the Time by Eliminating Brain Fog with Tanessa Shears](https://juliebrownbd.com//get-more-done-in-half-the-time-by-eliminating-brain-fog-with-tanessa-shears/) - Brain fog is characterized by confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus and mental clarity. Most likely caused by overworking, lack of sleep, stress, and spending too much time on the computer. There are additional causes of brain fog tied to how we eat and fuel our bodies. Listen in as I talk with Health Coach
- [Never Eat Alone But Chew with Your Mouth Closed - Muckbang and Misophonia](https://juliebrownbd.com//never-eat-alone-but-chew-with-your-mouth-closed-muckbang-and-misophonia/) - Have you ever felt annoyed by a certain sound? Eating sounds, nose and throat sounds, repetitive sounds like a pen clicking or the tapping of a foot. If you answered yes you might have misophonia. According to studies, approximately 20 percent of all people have this disorder to some extent, and it could be causing problems
- [High Level Networking Via Podcast Guesting with Jason Cercone](https://juliebrownbd.com//high-level-networking-via-podcast-guesting-with-jason-cercone/) - 57% of the US population currently listens to podcasts! That’s huge for a medium that’s technically still in its infancy. Being a podcast guest is an often overlooked networking opportunity. Have you ever considered podcast guesting as a way to increase your network. Probably not, but that’s all about to change thanks to my guest today.
- [May the Fourth Be With You: The Connecting Power of Star Wars](https://juliebrownbd.com//may-the-fourth-be-with-you-the-connecting-power-of-star-wars/) - It has been more than four decades since the release of "Star Wars" -- and yet, we are still enthralled! May 4th is now commonly known as Star Wars Day. It’s a veritable holiday!But, this internationally celebrated day is more than just a quote in the film, the day itself represents how George Lucas connected people
- [What to Ask: How to Learn What Customers Need, but Won't Tell You with Andrea Olson](https://juliebrownbd.com//what-to-ask-how-to-learn-what-customers-need-but-wont-tell-you-with-andrea-olson/) - ​​Today we produce more data on a daily basis than ever before. We think that this data helps us make decisions - or influences why our customers make the decisions they do. But its not always the case. 95% of our decisions take place unconsciously - we make decisions based on emotion versus logic. When it
- [Dismantling the Idea of Quid Pro Quo in Networking](https://juliebrownbd.com//dismantling-the-idea-of-quid-pro-quo-in-networking/) - Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; "a favor for a favor". Phrases with similar meanings include: "give and take", "tit for tat", "you scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours".Look at it this way.
- [How to be Superbold in 90 Days with Fred Joyal](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-be-superbold-in-90-days-with-fred-joyal/) - How many opportunities to meet someone have you missed, because you were too shy to approach someone, because you hesitated and then the moment was gone? Have you missed the opportunity to walk up to someone famous or that you really admire because you just couldn’t get yourself to do it. What would your life
- [The Connecting Power of Books & Stories](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-connecting-power-of-books-stories/) - Have you ever missed a character in a book after you turned the final page on their story and they were no longer part of your day?Connecting over books is one of my favorite ways to talk to strangers. You may not think that something like reading a book, which is a solitary act, can
- [How to Tap Into Your Spirit Squad for Business Guidance with Whitney McNeill](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-tap-into-your-spirit-squad-for-business-guidance-with-whitney-mcneill/) - When I was young my mother told me that everyone had a guardian angel. I was so convinced of this that there were days when I wouldn’t let my sister sit next to me in the backseat of the car for fear of crushing her (my guardian angel was always a her).When you think of
- [When Holidays Hurt: How to Cope with Difficult Occasions](https://juliebrownbd.com//when-holidays-hurt-how-to-cope-with-difficult-occasions/) - According to the National Center for Fathering, "More than 20 million children live in a home without the physical presence of a father. If it were classified as a disease, fatherlessness would be an epidemic worthy of attention as any national emergency."Fathers day can be difficult for people in your network for a number of
- [3 Strategies to Start Investing in Cryptocurrency with Josh Rhodes](https://juliebrownbd.com//3-strategies-to-start-investing-in-cryptocurrency-with-josh-rhodes/) - Cryptocurrency has the fastest adoption rate of any form of currency in the history of currency. But, only 10% of the entire population has invested in. Meaning 90% of people know nothing or close to nothing about it.My guest today wants to change that. Josh Rhodes, the owner of Crypto Y’all wants everyone to feel
- [10 Ways to Bring Good Karma to Your Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//10-ways-to-bring-good-karma-to-your-network/) - Studies show that most of us believe in Karma - even if we don’t admit it. Do you believe in it? Do you agree that it’s a Bitch as the saying goes? Karma really speaks of the spiritual cycle of cause and effect. When we perform good deeds and have good intentions we are adding
- [100th Episode of This Sh!t Works!](https://juliebrownbd.com//100th-episode-of-this-sht-works/) - In thinking about how to celebrate the 100th episode I started to wonder why I even cared that it was the 100th episode. Like is the number 100 really better than say the number 83? Why do we care so much about the number 100? Listen in to learn why we gravitate towards whole numbers, regulate
- [How Storytelling Can Make You a Better Networker with Tyler Foley](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-power-to-speak-naked-with-tyler-foley/) - We’ve always been taught that in the event we have stage fright, in order to calm our nerves we should envision the audience naked. I’m not exactly sure where this gem of a tactic came from but let’s just say it’s never worked for me. My guest on the podcast today wants to turn that advice
- [Happy Friends, Happier You: How Your Friends Happiness Affects Yours](https://juliebrownbd.com//happy-friends-happier-you-how-your-friends-happiness-affects-yours/) - We’ve all heard the saying Happy Wife, Happy Life. But science and research actually shows that it may be more like Happy Friends, Happier You. Studies show that behavior is influenced three degrees out. Meaning, you are affected by the whims of friends of friends of friends — and similarly, they by you.Political views, weight gain,
- [The TRIP Assessment: Tenacity, Resilience, Imagination and Purpose with Keith Renninson](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-trip-assessment-tenacity-resilience-imagination-and-purpose-with-keith-renninson/) - How many of you after reading read Eat Pray Love or seeing the movie thought to yourself, “that’s what I need, a soul searching, foundation affirming trek around the world to really help me discover what the heck I am doing on this planet!”And how realistic is that for any of us? Not very realistic
- [A Brief History of Recessions in the United States](https://juliebrownbd.com//a-brief-history-of-recessions-in-the-united-states/) - A rising number of financial experts say the US is headed into a recession. By looking at the history of recessions in the United States what we learn is that they are a natural, yet unpleasant and sometimes painful, part of the business cycle. Listen in as I take us through a brief history of the
- [How to Unlock Hidden Value in Every Conversation with Certified Forensic Interviewer Michael Reddington](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-unlock-hidden-value-in-every-conversation-with-certified-forensic-interviewer-michael-reddington/) - This is the interview I have been waiting for, one that melds two of my favorite things. investigation and conversation. What if we are missing the hidden value in every conversation we are having? And what if the truth is hidden in plain sight? Listen in as I talk with Michael Reddington, a former professional investigator
- [7 Tips to Financially Prepare for the Next Recession](https://juliebrownbd.com//7-tips-to-financially-prepare-for-the-next-recession/) - Recessions don’t last forever, in general they last about 11 months. Even though they don’t last forever they are easier to deal with if we are financially prepared for them. Listen in for 7 tips to financially prepare for the upcoming recession. Drink of the WeekRecession DepressionJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeSponsorNickerson
- [How to Develop a Growth Mindset with Danielle McCombs](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-develop-a-growth-mindset-with-danielle-mccombs/) - The definition of mindset is a mental attitude or inclination. Psychologist Carol Dweck says there are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. And that having a growth mindset is essential for success. So. How can we develop and nurture a growth mindset so that we can achieve the levels of success
- [6 Ways to Recession Proof Your Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//6-ways-to-recession-proof-your-network/) - Most executives believe that they will lose more than 28% of their business if they stop networking - so you better believe that your competition will be networking into this recession. Listen in for 6 tips to recession proof your network before the recession hits!Drink of the Week: The Hibernating BearJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeSponsorNickerson
- [Three Out of the Box Approaches to Visibility with Emily Aborn](https://juliebrownbd.com//three-out-of-the-box-approaches-to-visibility-with-emily-aborn/) - I see you everywhere! It’s what everyone always says to me when they see me at a networking event. But the truth is I’m not everywhere all the time, I’m not omnipresent. I have just done a REALLY good job at being visible.The power of visibility is that it does a lot of the work
- [7 Ways to Be a Better Leader in a Remote World](https://juliebrownbd.com//7-ways-to-be-a-better-leader-in-a-remote-world/) - Recent Pew research suggests that out of those eligible to work virtually 7 out of 10 usually do. And McKinsey reports that more than 50% of employees would like to work from home at least three days per week. So with more and more employees choosing to work from home for a majority of their work
- [CRM’s For People Who Hate Selling with Reuben Swartz](https://juliebrownbd.com//crms-for-people-who-hate-selling-with-reuben-swartz/) - CRMs, Customer Relationship Management - more specifically the technology and the platform for managing and supporting customer relationships is supposed to help us streamline our marketing, outreach and lead generation. But more often than not companies invest lots of money into systems that their employees never use. Why? Because they chose the wrong platform. Listen in
- [The Power of Starting Small, Micro-Habit Your Way to Greater Success](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-power-of-starting-small-micro-habit-your-way-to-greater-success/) - James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits says that if you become 1% better each day, then by the end of a year, you will be 37 times improved. If most people spend 16 hours per day awake and 1% of 16 hours is 9.6 minutes. Then we can create huge change in our lives
- [How to Establish Healthy Digital Boundaries with Daniel Sih](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-establish-healthy-digital-boundaries-with-daniel-sih/) - What would our lives be like if we had time everyday where we disconnected, not just from our phones, but from our computers, our televisions, our iwatches. Would we feel a sense of relief at the ability to disconnect and just be present in our non digital surroundings? Think about all the things we do
- [Schadenfreude: Why We Relish in the Misfortune of Others](https://juliebrownbd.com//schadenfreude-why-we-relish-in-the-misfortune-of-others/) - Have you ever experienced unexplainable pleasure at someone else's misfortune? If you have, then you my friend have experienced Schadenfreude. Schadenfreude is made up of two German words Schaden, which means “harm” or “damage,” and Freude, which means “joy. Researchers have found that there are three driving forces behind schadenfreude: listen in to understand these driving
- [Expertise Schmexpertise: Why You Don’t Have to Have All The Answers with Dave Fink](https://juliebrownbd.com//expertise-schmexpertise-why-you-dont-have-to-have-all-the-answers-with-dave-fink/) - Most people think you need to be an expert in our given field to be successful. But look at Airbnb, Uber, Square. What these hugely disruptive companies have in common is that they were all founded by industry outsiders. People who quite literally didn’t have all the answers. So, do we really need to work at
- [The History and Origins of Halloween](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-history-and-origins-of-halloween/) - It’s my favorite time of the year, SPOOKY SEASON! Have you ever thought about the origins of Halloween, why we dress up in costume, beg for candy, carve jack-o-lanterns and bob for apples?Listen in for a short history of the origins of Halloween, where it is celebrated and where it is ignored. Drink of the week….Blood and
- [Growth Architecture and Authority with Beate Chelette](https://juliebrownbd.com//growth-architecture-and-authority-with-beate-chelette/) - What happens when your business grows faster than your business plan, your systems, or your company structure? Some may think this is a good problem to have, but it has the potential to be the downfall of your business. Listen in as I talk with Beate Chelette, a Growth Architect who provides visionaries and leaders with
- [Networking and Advocacy within the LatinX and Hispanic Community](https://juliebrownbd.com//networking-and-advocacy-within-the-latinx-and-hispanic-community/) - Each year, September 15th through October 15th is designated as National Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month. This month-long observance recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and LatinX Americans past and present.It was during this month that a listener of this podcast Becky reached out to me to ask if I would
- [How to Overcome Negative Self Talk to Achieve Your Goals with Midori Verity](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-overcome-negative-self-talk-to-achieve-your-goals-with-midori-verity/) - Have you ever thought about something that you have always wanted to accomplish, become, or do - but haven’t even tried because you’ve already convinced yourself that it’s not possible for you?Have you ever stopped to think about what is so scary about the journey to what you want that you haven’t even taken the
- [Happy THINKsgiving](https://juliebrownbd.com//happy-thinksgiving/) - What do you think is this something that you could make happen in your business if you spent an entire week, working on it, uninterrupted? No meetings, no phone calls, just your undivided attention on a goal that you have. This is what a “think week” can do for your business. One week, once a quarter
- [Diversity Certification & Sourcing Diverse Suppliers with Heather Cox](https://juliebrownbd.com//diversity-certification-sourcing-diverse-suppliers-with-heather-cox/) - Did you know that there are a number of different certifications available to companies - certifications based on race, ethnicity, disability, identifying as LGBTQ?. There are a ton - but where to start? And if your company doesn’t qualify for a certification, have you struggled with diversifying your consultant or supplier base?Listen in as I talk
- [6 Networking Tips for College Students](https://juliebrownbd.com//6-networking-tips-for-college-students/) - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal outlined the Five Skills Every College Student will need for their future careers and nestled in among those five was, you guessed it. Networking. The truth is the earlier you start building your network the better - so here are 6 tips for college students to start building
- [How to Create a Meditation Practice with Meditation Master Tom Cronin](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-a-meditation-practice-with-meditation-master-tom-cronin/) - Have you tried meditating but you just can’t seem to make a practice out of it, or you think you’re doing it wrong so you give up and just go for a run?A 2014 study at Johns Hopkins looked at the relationship between mindfulness meditation and its ability to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and
- [My 21 Day Meditation Journey](https://juliebrownbd.com//my-21-day-meditation-journey/) - For 21 days I committed to spending 20 minutes each morning sitting in absolute silence. This was different from any meditation practice I had ever tried before, and as a woman who has been told her entire life to “tone it down” silence isn’t exactly my strong suit. So, what happened? Did I fail? Did I
- [How to Stay Connected Between Weddings and Funerals](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-stay-connected-between-weddings-and-funerals/) - Why do we only see each other at weddings and funerals? A sentence that has been uttered to me at almost every wedding or funeral I have attended. I’m sure you have heard it too. Maybe you’ve been the one to say it. Why does it take tragedy or celebration to get people in the same
- [How to Bounce Back from Being Let Go](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-bounce-back-from-being-let-go/) - According to experts, losing a job ranks in the top 5 most stressful life events, and 40% of people will be fired at some point in their career. Being fired can be embarrassing and can take some time to recover from. There are a lot of emotions that stir inside of you when you get let
- [Hypnosis and the Unconscious Mind with Susie Hayes](https://juliebrownbd.com//hypnosis-and-the-unconscious-mind-with-susie-hayes/) - Have you ever felt stuck in a pattern of behavior that doesn’t serve you? I have, and in general when that happens I feel like I have a block in front of me or at least in my brain preventing me from making the right decisionsHave you ever experienced having these blocks? Listen in as I
- [How Getting Fired Was My Best Career Move](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-getting-fired-was-my-best-career-move/) - In 2014 I was fired. I didn't realize it at the time, but it ended up being my best career move. Listen is to learn how I went from being devastated over the loss of my job to building a company and a career that I love. Drink of the week:The Boss Lady: If you liked what you
- [How to Channel Your Inner Rock Star with G. Wright](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-channel-your-inner-rock-star-with-g-wright/) - When you see a performer at the top of their game, killing it from the stage, looking effortless in their ability - it can be easy to forget the hours, weeks and years of practice that went into that performance. Did you know that Beyonce and her team rehearsed for 8 months for a 1.5 hour
- [How I Create A Month of Content Ideas in 1 Hour with Deanna Seymour](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-i-create-a-month-of-content-ideas-in-1-hour-with-deanna-seymour/) - If you have ever wondered how I come up with the crazy ideas for my newsletter, or how I create so much content for LinkedIn, Instagram and even this podcast every month this is the episode for you.Listen in on my monthly meeting with Deanna, my marketing manager to hear how we come up with
- [How to Rock Your LinkedIn Profile with Lindsey McMillion Stemann](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-rock-your-linkedin-profile-with-lindsey-mcmillion-stemann/) - More than 2 people join LinkedIn EVERY SECOND! And it’s used by more than 58 million companies, and 4 out of 5 people on LinkedIn drive business decisions, which is why it is the best social platform for lead generation.But! If you are going to tap into the awesome power of LinkedIn you need to
- [Why Your Emails Suck and How to Fix Them](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-your-emails-suck-and-how-to-fix-them/) - The average office worker receives 121 emails every workday. So, how can your email stand out and get noticed among all the competition?Listen in to learn how subject lines, emojis, lists and more can make your email irresistible to read!Drink of the week….chocolate martiniIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and
- [How to Be Awesomer with Kevin Kepple](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-be-awesomer-with-kevin-kepple/) - Can you elevate your behavior? Can you stop being efficient at doing the things that don’t need to be done? Can you increase the trust and connection that others have with you so they can be invested in your vision? And can you learn to stop having an opinion about everything and opt for kindness
- [Lying Fallow - The Creative Effect of Down Time](https://juliebrownbd.com//lying-fallow-the-creative-effect-of-down-time/) - There is a term in agriculture called lying fallow, the definition of which is to remain uncultivated, unused, unproductive, for a time. Studies show that a field that has been allowed to lie fallow for just a year produces a higher crop yield when it is again used for planting.Idle time is important for both
- [March Madness: Using Elite Athlete Mentality to Raise Your Game with Alan Stein Jr.](https://juliebrownbd.com//march-madness-using-elite-athlete-mentality-to-raise-your-game-with-alan-stein-jr/) - How do the best of the best become the best? How do you become elite at whatever you do?My guest today spent 15 years observing how the best basketball players in the world became the best, and he is here to deliver practical, actionable lessons that he says can be implemented immediately - approaches that
- [Networking vs Learning: How to Leverage Both While Attending Conferences](https://juliebrownbd.com//networking-vs-learning-how-to-leverage-both-while-attending-conferences/) - 74% of event planners said the value for people attending conferences was in networking and relationship-building. Knowing that networking and relationship building trump the learning sessions, what can event organizers do with this information? What can you do if you are planning a company retreat, or annual meeting to ensure that the learning objectives coincide with
- [Discovering the Hidden Job Market to Propel Your Career with Loren Greiff](https://juliebrownbd.com//discovering-the-hidden-job-market-to-propel-your-career-with-loren-greiff/) - Today’s job market is experiencing the most radical, unprecedented shift in history. The pandemic forced us to look at work life balance, are we happy, does our work matter, does our work fulfill us? If the pandemic has caused us to look at work in such a radically different way, then why are we searching
- [How to Tackle the 10 Most Difficult Conversations in the Workplace](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-tackle-the-10-most-difficult-conversations-in-the-workplace/) - A recent survey from VitalSmarts revealed that more than 80% of workers are hiding from at least one uncomfortable conversation at work. And Google data reveals that when it comes to the difficult conversations at work there are 10 that are especially difficult. Listen in to discover those ten conversations and then 10 tips to tackle them.Drink
- [Owning Your Kingdom or Queendom with Jevon Wooden](https://juliebrownbd.com//owning-your-kingdom-or-queendom-with-jevon-wooden/) - Life is not about working till you die! But so many of us think of it that way. What if we could design a life in which we own our day, we take back out time and we could still accomplish all the things on our to do list with ample time for play?Listen in
- [Why Fake It Till You Make It is a Sh!t Strategy](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-fake-it-till-you-make-it-is-a-sht-strategy/) - We’ve all heard it - dress for the job you want, not the job you have, or act like you’ve been here before - or my favorite - fake it till you make it. Listen in to learn why catchy pieces of advice like that are actually shit strategies and may be holding you back from
- [Validation is for Parking: How to Beat the Confidence Con with Nicole Kalil](https://juliebrownbd.com//validation-is-for-parking-with-nicole-kalil/) - Where does confidence come from? Does it come from perfectionism and keeping up appearances or does it come from knowing who we are and maybe more importantly who we are not - and being absolutely okay with both of those things. Listen in to this week's episode as I talk with Nicole Kalil, (a repeat guest)
- [5 Reasons Why Your Diversity Statement is Turning Candidates Off](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-reasons-why-your-diversity-statement-is-turning-candidates-off/) - The first known diversity statement was published in 1987 by Xerox Corporation which declared its commitment to diversity and its belief that a diverse workforce was essential for business success. In the wake of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, companies rushed to create DEI statements that were posted on their websites, career pages and
- [How to Not Let Words Get in the Way of Sounding Human with Terri Trespicio](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-not-let-words-get-in-the-way-of-sounding-human-with-terri-trespicio/) - No matter what the activity - whether it is when we are writing an email, putting together a bio, giving a speech, starting a conversation at a networking event - it’s always the first word that is the hardest to utter - but then from there the opposite happens - we let the words take
- [Why Internal Networking is the Key to Onboarding Success](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-internal-networking-is-the-key-to-onboarding-success/) - Most companies have a structured onboarding process, designed to integrate new hires into the organization and familiarize them with their clients, products and or services. Only 20% of companies surveyed indicated that helping new hires establish critical organizational networks is an objective of their onboarding process. Listen in to learn why internal networking may be the
- [Strategic Optimism for an Uncertain Future with Kate O'Neil](https://juliebrownbd.com//strategic-optimism-for-an-uncertain-future-with-kate-oneil/) - With the state of the world, conflicts, extreme weather, gun violence, forest fires, etc. it can be hard to look into the future and imagine it all turning out okay. Do we have the tools to build a brighter future?Listen in as I talk with Kate O’Neill, a tech humanist, and author of A Future
- [A Networking Episode Written Entirely by ChatGPT](https://juliebrownbd.com//a-networking-episode-written-entirely-by-chatgpt/) - Can Artificial Intelligence teach you how to network? Listen to a podcast on networking written entirely by ChatGPT, including 5 ways to build and maintain a strong professional network.Drink of the week… The AI MixIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share
- [5 Business Strategies to Create Success in Your Relationship with Dr. Robin Buckley](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-business-strategies-to-create-success-in-your-relationship-with-dr-robin-buckley/) - Could applying what you know in business to your most important relationships result in greater relationship success? Listen in as I talk with Dr. Robin Buckley, author, professional speaker, and cognitive-behavioral coach as we discuss how to implement 5 business strategies into your personal relationships. Drink of the week….The VIbratorIf you liked what you heard today,
- [How Effective Humor May Be A Key to Female Success](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-effective-humor-may-a-key-female-success/) - Historically there has been a pervasive stereotype that women just aren't that funny. Women have been deterred from using humor, especially in business.Listen in to learn three ways that women can use effective humor in all realms of business to increase their influence, social capital and success. Drink of the week…. The Green Creme de Menthe
- [Shit Adults Never Taught Us with Natasha Sattler](https://juliebrownbd.com//shit-adults-never-taught-us-with-natasha-sattler/) - How many times have you said to yourself, why don’t they teach us this in school? Why doesn’t our school system teach us the shit you need to know in order to be an adult - things how to do our taxes, get insurance, what the difference is between a 401k and and IRA, how
- [Bib #261: How One Woman Changed the Sport of Running](https://juliebrownbd.com//bib-261-how-one-woman-changed-the-sport-of-running/) - On April 19, 1967, 741 runners stood at the starting line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton Massachusetts. One of them would change the sport of running forever. Listen in for the story of how Katherine Switzer became the first woman to ever officially run the Boston Marathon, and how she changed the sport of running
- [How to Know Exactly What to Say with Nicole Cramer](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-know-exactly-what-to-say-with-nicole-cramer/) - We’ve all been there. We can all look back on conversations we have had whether they be personal or business conversations and say, I wish I had said this, I wish I had asked this question. What would our lives, our careers and our businesses look like if we always knew exactly what to say
- [TSW Shorts: Why Reviews with Swears are the Most Helpful](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-shorts-why-reviews-with-swears-are-the-most-helpful/) - Studies prove that reviews that contain up to three swear words are not only more useful, but make the product look more favorable to consumers. Listen in to learn more about this study and how to write your own sweary reviews.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS
- [TSW Shorts: What Your Email Sign Off Says About You](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-shorts-what-your-email-sign-off-says-about-you/) - Do you have a signature email sign off that you use? According to research, email sign offs fit into 5 broad categories each with its own distinct purpose. Listen in to learn what your email sign off might be saying about you.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME
- [TSW Short: How to Find Your Work Life Balance this Summer](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-short-how-to-find-your-work-life-balance-this-summer/) - Each year the summer seems to go by faster and faster. As a kid it was easy to prioritize fun during the summer - it’s what summer was for! As adults we need to learn to prioritize fun as well. Listen in for 7 tips to help you balance your work and life this summer. Click
- [TSW Short: 4,000 Weeks to Live](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-short-4-000-weeks-to-live/) - 4,000 weeks. If you live to approximately 80 years old that is the amount of time you get. Somehow looking at it in terms of weeks and not years makes it seem shorter and more precious. Would knowing you only had 4,000 weeks to live cause you to look at life differently and live it with
- [6 Ways to Infuse Trail Magic Into Your Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//6-ways-to-infuse-trail-magic-into-your-network/) - Trail magic is a term used by hikers along the Appalachian Trail that describes the unforeseen help and support provided by others as you make your hike. Trail magic is given to hikers through transportation, food, and genuine kindness, but it is not done out of expectations for something in return. Though everyone may have
- [TSW Short: The Surprising Reason Why You Should Reach Out to an Old Friend](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-short-the-surprising-reason-why-you-should-reach-out-to-an-old-friend/) - A recent study has found that people constantly underestimate how much others appreciate it when someone in their social circle unexpectedly reaches out to them. The study also found that the more surprising the reach out is, meaning the longer it has been between connections, the more people appreciate it.Listen in for further findings from
- [TSW Short: How to Use Nostalgia to Better Connect with Others](https://juliebrownbd.com//tsw-short-how-to-use-nostalgia-to-better-connect-with-others/) - By definition nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.But nostalgia is also a highly social emotion that helps connect us to other people. Listen in to learn how nostalgia can give us more confidence and help us build better relationships.Click to
- [8 Ways to Make Your Next Meeting More Engaging](https://juliebrownbd.com//8-ways-to-make-your-next-meeting-more-engaging/) - Meetings are an important part of working and collaborating together but they can also be a huge bore, a timesuck and frankly a waste of time if people aren’t engaged in the meeting, or invested in the people at the table or the outcome. With most executives spending on average 23 hours a week in meetings,
- [5 Ways to Network When You Have No Time to Network](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-ways-to-network-when-you-have-no-time-to-network/) - With our daily schedules packed with meetings, deadlines, errands and obligations how can anyone find the time to network?Listen in for my 5 ways to network when you have absolutely no time to network. Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY
- [How to Create Serendipitous Conversations Jen Hardy](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-serendipitous-conversations-jen-hardy/) - What if we looked at the creative, open-ended conversations that we tend to have in the hallways, starbucks lines and elevators as a metaphor for the kind of conversations we need in the many conferences and networking events we attend every year. Listen in as I talk with author and podcast host Jen Hardy about how
- [Why Networking Clusters Are the Key to Your Success](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-networking-clusters-are-the-key-to-your-success/) - What if I told you that one of the most accurate predictors of business success is whether or not your network is an open network or a closed one.Interested? Listen in to learn how to structure your network into open clusters for maximum success!Drink of the day: Cluster FuckClick to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
- [A Potpourri of Marketing Tactics with Ilise Benun](https://juliebrownbd.com//a-potpourri-of-marketing-tactics-with-ilise-benun/) - It’s a veritable hodgepodge of marketing tips in this week's episode. From how to reach out to past clients, how to build momentum in your business, avoiding feast or famine cycles and what do CATs have to do with confidence. Listen in to find out. Drink of the week….Corona Sunrise Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
- [Why Jacques Pepin Turned Down the Kennedy White House the Power of Training and Positive Reinforcement](https://juliebrownbd.com//why-jacques-pepin-turned-down-the-kennedy-white-house-the-power-of-training-and-positive-reinforcement/) - Did you know that Jacques Pepin turned down the opportunity to work in the Kennedy White House and instead went to work for Howard Johnson’s? Listen in to why based on his experience in presidential kitchens Jacques Pepin decided to work with Howard Johnson’s and how the training he received there set the course for the
- [The 3 Types of Perfectionism with Nicole Baker Holleman](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-3-types-of-perfectionism-with-nicole-baker-holleman/) - Most people think perfectionists are super type A, organized, immaculate, always put together. Would you be surprised that that is hardly ever the case. You may be suffering from one of the three types of perfectionism and not even know it. Listen in as I talk with coach Nicole Baker Holleman about the 3 types of
- [5 Reasons Why You Should Join Your Company's Employee Resource Groups](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-reasons-why-you-should-join-your-companys-employee-resource-groups/) - The most productive, innovative and engaged workers are those who build extremely broad, mutually beneficial, uplifting relationships within their organizations. One easy way to build those relationships is by joining an employee resource group within your organization.But that’s not the only benefit. Listen in for the 5 reasons you should join an employee resource group
- [How to Create Psychologically Safe Workplaces with Mark Graban](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-psychologically-safe-workplaces-with-mark-graban/) - In 2019 Google conducted an internal study to find out what makes an effective team. The study showed that the #1 factor for effective teams was the presence of psychological safety. Listen in as I talk with speaker and author Mark Graban about the 4 stages of psychological safety as well as the power of making
- [My Salem Massachusetts Ghost Story](https://juliebrownbd.com//my-salem-massachusetts-ghost-story/) - One crisp October night in 2001 I visited the famous burial ground of some of those persecuted and killed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.I’ll never forget that night and the ghostly images captured on film.Drink of the week….Hocus Pocus Witches BrewClick to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK
- [Bonus Episode: Tarot for Networking and Business Development with Ange De Lumiere](https://juliebrownbd.com//bonus-episode-tarot-for-networking-and-business-development-with-ange-de-lumiere/) - It’s a special bonus episode with a live tarot reading!Listen in as I talk with intuitive Ange de Lumiere about the history of tarot, the three mistakes people make with tarot and how we can use tarot in our networking and business development!Drink of the week….Fortune Teller from the Cosmic Cocktails Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK
- [Breaking Down the “Man Up”Myth and Why Real Men Cry with Jim Young](https://juliebrownbd.com//breaking-down-the-man-upmyth-and-why-real-men-cry-with-jim-young/) - In today's episode we are tackling one of the most harmful societal constructs that has persisted for generations. And that is telling boys and men that having feelings is girly, that they aren’t allowed to cry and that showing emotions is a sign of weakness.Listen in as I talk with author Jim Young who’s book
- [How to Stop Self Bullying](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-stop-self-bullying/) - Self-bullying involves telling yourself negative words or thoughts that make you feel inferior, unloved, incompetent; constantly undermining yourself, and talking bad about yourself.This negative self-talk is something that most of us experience from time to time, and it comes in many forms.Listen in for some tips on how we can begin to combat self bullying
- [The Three C’s to Becoming a Rainmaker with Matt Dixon](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-three-cs-to-becoming-a-rainmaker-with-matt-dixon/) - By definition a rainmaker is an individual who generates an unusually high amount of revenue for an organization by bringing new clients and new business to the company. Listen in as I talk with Matt Dixon, author of a new groundbreaking Harvard Business Review article titled What Rainmakers Do Differently! We break down the 5 Principal
- [How and Why to Tell Your Employees You Appreciate Them](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-and-why-to-tell-your-employees-you-appreciate-them/) - Across industries, every measure of morale, productivity, performance, customer satisfaction, and employee retention soars when managers regularly provide recognition.Leaders rated in the bottom 10% for providing recognition had employees at the 27th percentile on engagement. By contrast, those leaders rated in the top 10% had employees at the 69th percentile.So - how can we begin
- [Digging Into Our Fascination with True Crime with Ryan Winter](https://juliebrownbd.com//digging-into-our-fascination-with-true-crime-with-ryan-winter/) - The popularity of the true crime genre isn't a recent phenomenon. In fact, true crime has been captivating audiences for centuries. From the infamous Jack the Ripper cases in the late 1800s to the modern-day Netflix documentaries.Listen in as I talk with True Crime Historical Fiction Author Ryan Winter about our fascination with True Crime
- [Holiday Replay: How to Be SuperBold in 90 Days with Fred Joyal](https://juliebrownbd.com//holiday-replay-how-to-be-superbold-in-90-days-with-fred-joyal/) - What would your life be like if you never missed an opportunity!Listen in to this Holiday Replay where I revisit my conversation with Fred Joyal the author of Super Bold: From Under Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days!Fred Joyal thinks that boldness can be learned, and he’s created a 90 day roadmap based on his
- [Holiday Replay: 10 Ways to Bring Good Karma to Your Network - Descript](https://juliebrownbd.com//holiday-replay-10-ways-to-bring-good-karma-to-your-network-descript/) - Studies show that most of us believe in Karma - even if we don’t admit it. According to the karmic laws of cause and effect, all of our actions, thoughts and intentions create energy. And if you believe in the laws of thermodynamics energy cannot be destroyed it can only be changed from one form to
- [Holiday Replay: From Chump to Champ with Darren LaCroix](https://juliebrownbd.com//holiday-replay-from-chump-to-champ-with-darren-lacroix/) - Darren LaCroix, is the only speaker in the world who is an Accredited Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional and a World Champion of Public Speaking. Listen in as Darren discusses how during his journey from chump to champ he discovered a formula that yielded such abundant success, it surprised even himself. Drink of the Week: Rat Pack ManhattanJulie
- [Holiday Replay: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing](https://juliebrownbd.com//holiday-replay-the-scientific-secrets-of-perfect-timing/) - Big data studies show that there is a two hour window during the day that doctors are more likely to give a fatal dose of anesthesia? In that same two hours students are more likely to bomb on standardized tests and CEO’s are more likely to say something stupid on quarterly earnings calls.These two hours
- [Networking and Neurodiversity](https://juliebrownbd.com//networking-and-neurodiversity/) - Neurodivergent is a nonmedical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. This means the person has different strengths and struggles from people whose brains develop or work more typically. Because of this, networking situations can be more anxiety inducing and difficult than for neurotypical persons.Listen in to discover how
- [How to Embrace the Embarassing, Celebrate the Cringe and Be Good Awkward with Henna Pryor](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-embrace-the-embarassing-celebrate-the-cringe-and-be-good-awkward-with-henna-pryor/) - Henna Pryor has spent years observing and experiencing awkwardness with a deep curiosity and what she learned is that most of the superstars we respect in the business world have one major thing in common that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime - that the key to thriving is learning to lean into the embarrassing and
- [How to Stop Waiting for the Phone to Ring and Get Off Your Ass](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-stop-waiting-for-the-phone-to-ring-and-get-off-your-ass/) - The key to building a thriving business isn't passive waiting; it's proactive engagement.Listen in to discover how I created a strategy that involved outreach, marketing, networking, and active engagement with potential clients to set myself up to have the best year in my business yet.Drink of the week….Brave Bull 10 Questions to Ask Instead of What
- [7 Tools to Navigate Conversations About Race and Identity with Michael Fosberg](https://juliebrownbd.com//7-tools-to-navigate-conversations-about-race-and-identity-with-michael-fosberg/) - My guest today spent the first 30 years of his life thinking he was white. It wasn’t until he spoke to his biological father for the first time that he discovered that he is half black. Since then Michael has utilized his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an
- [The 5 Behaviors of High-Performing Teams](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-5-behaviors-of-high-performing-teams/) - Would it surprise you to learn that in a recent study only 8.7% of teams deem themselves “high performing”. Meaning that 91.3% of teams are not performing to their full potential. So, what are the behaviors that team members need to exhibit in order for their teams to perform at a high level?Listen in as I
- [How to Create A Personality Brand with Danielle Hughes](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-create-a-personality-brand-with-danielle-hughes/) - Is your bio stiff and formal, is your LinkedIn profile as plain as wonder bread? Would you like to infuse some personality into your online business presence but you’re nervous that if you do you might look unprofessional?Listen in as I talk with Chief Personality Office Danielle Hughes about how being more authentic in business
- [Unleashing Your Inner WOO! Ric Flair Style](https://juliebrownbd.com//unleashing-your-inner-woo-ric-flair-style/) - In this episode I am reflecting on my childhood obsession with wrestling, particularly the flamboyant Nature Boy, Ric Flair. Ric Flair’s iconic "Woo!" isn't just a wrestling catchphrase; it's a symbol that transcends the ring and permeates hip hop culture and extends to various sports, inspiring athletes to adopt aspects of his charismatic persona.Listen in
- [How to Use Facial Decoding for Better Networking and Communication](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-use-facial-decoding-for-better-networking-and-communication-descript/) - Step into the fascinating world of communication mastery with Brian Galke, a wizard of facial decoding. Imagine possessing the superpower to decipher someone's preferred communication style even before they utter a single word! Picture yourself confidently navigating a bustling room, armed with the knowledge of the perfect way to connect with each person present.Join me
- [Bonus Ep: How to Combine Power & Status to Be A Likable Badass with Alison Fragale](https://juliebrownbd.com//bonus-ep-how-to-combine-power-status-to-be-a-likable-badass-with-alison-fragale/) - In this special bonus episode of This Shit Works, host Julie Brown explores the fascinating balance between being likable and being a badass with guest Alison Fragale, author of Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Julie and Alison break down the psychology of power vs. status, the importance of warmth in leadership,
- [Taking a Pause: A Note From Julie](https://juliebrownbd.com//taking-a-pause-a-note-from-julie/) - Tune in to hear what's happening in my world and when the podcast will return.Firstly, I want to thank you for your incredible support since we started this journey in 2020. It's been an amazing ride connecting with you all and our fantastic guests.Life's throwing some exciting challenges my way, including a new book project
- [Finding Gratitude in Adversity: Lessons from Robert Downey Jr.'s Journey](https://juliebrownbd.com//finding-gratitude-in-adversity-lessons-from-robert-downey-jr-s-journey/) - In this episode Julie explores the transformative power of adversity, inspired by Robert Downey Jr.'s remarkable journey.Downey's acknowledgment of his "terrible childhood" underscores how early experiences shape us. Despite facing addiction, incarceration, and professional setbacks, he emerged as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, thanks to his resilience.Listen in for lessons on resilience, transformation, and finding
- [The Importance of Inclusive Language while Speaking and Networking](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-importance-of-inclusive-language-while-speaking-and-networking/) - In this episode Julie discusses the importance of using inclusive language in networking and public speaking. After receiving feedback that her presentation at a prestigious university failed to acknowledge non-binary individuals, Julie reflects on the need for inclusivity. Julie explores the lack of data on how non-binary people network differently and shares resources for LGBTQIA+ and
- [Beyond Mentorship: Mastering Advocacy for Career Success](https://juliebrownbd.com//beyond-mentorship-mastering-advocacy-for-career-success/) - This episode delves into the crucial difference between mentors and advocates, revealing why advocate relationships are essential for professional growth. This episode is packed with practical advice, including five expert tips on finding advocates and seven actionable strategies to become an effective advocate for others. Tune in to discover the keys to navigating the path to career
- [Meditation for Busy People with Busy Minds with Ann Swanson](https://juliebrownbd.com//meditation-for-busy-people-with-busy-minds-with-ann-swanson/) - Is it possible to find moments of meditation in the midst of our busy lives? Is it possible to tap into tranquility in just one or five minutes? Can brewing your morning coffee or taking a short walk become opportunities for mindfulness? And most importantly, what are the health benefits of these mini meditations? Listen in
- [The Gardeners Guide to Business Relationships: Why Some Are Radishes, Some Are Tomatoes, and Others Are Zucchinis](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-gardeners-guide-to-business-relationships-why-some-are-radishes-some-are-tomatoes-and-others-are-zucchinis/) - As spring emerges, so does Julie's passion for gardening, a reflection of her approach to nurturing professional connections. In this episode, Julie draws parallels between cultivating her garden and fostering fruitful business relationships.Just as every plant has its own growth trajectory, so do our connections in the business world. Tune in for expert advice on
- [Conversational Keys and Unlocking Onboarding Success with Jake Stahl](https://juliebrownbd.com//conversational-keys-and-unlocking-onboarding-success-with-jake-stahl/) - The significance of effective onboarding cannot be overstated. Poor onboarding practices can have detrimental effects on both employees and companies alike. Despite its critical role, statistics reveal a concerning reality: only 69% of companies possess formal onboarding programs, with over half lasting less than a week. Listen in as I talk with Jake Stahl, a fractional
- [5 Tips to Navigating Networking Without the Booze](https://juliebrownbd.com//5-tips-to-navigating-networking-without-the-booze/) - Whether you're sober curious or simply taking a break from drinking, navigating networking events sans booze is entirely achievable with the right mindset and strategies. Tune in for 5 tips to navigate networking without drinking.Drink of the week….Athletic Brewing Lemon RadlerClick to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS
- [Lessons from the "When Life Gives You Lemons" Monologue](https://juliebrownbd.com//lessons-from-the-when-life-gives-you-lemons-monologue/) - In the Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher," there's a monologue that delves deep into the dark heart of marketing's power over public perception. It's a chilling reminder of how easily we can be swayed, manipulated, and controlled by the relentless barrage of advertising, branding, and propaganda that saturates our everyday lives.
- [How to Walk a Mile in Your Customers Shoes: A Story of Gillette in India](https://juliebrownbd.com//how-to-walk-a-mile-in-your-customers-shoes-a-story-of-gillette-in-india-descript/) - In this episode, we unravel the remarkable story of Alberto Carvalho and his journey with Gillette in India. Carvalho faced a daunting challenge: despite technological advancements, Gillette's products were struggling to resonate with Indian consumers.Instead of relying solely on data and junior employees, Carvalho chose a different approach. He immersed himself in the culture, personally
- [Unlocking The Power of Strangers: A Conversation with Joe Keohane](https://juliebrownbd.com//unlocking-the-power-of-strangers-a-conversation-with-joe-keohane/) - Tune in to this episode for a refreshing perspective on the art of communication, as we delve into the profound insights shared by Joe Keohane on the transformative power of engaging with strangers. In a world often dominated by digital communication, Joe takes us on a journey to discover the untapped potential and unexpected benefits
- [G.O.A.T's Aren't Born, They’re Made](https://juliebrownbd.com//g-oats-arent-born-theyre-made/) - This episode unveils a universal truth: greatness is earned through hard work and determination. The greatest athletes aren't born with extraordinary abilities; they forge success through relentless pursuit and learning from failures. Their stories inspire us to believe in the transformative power of determination and strive for greatness in our own endeavors.Listen in as we
- [Approaching Life with Grit and Grace: Insights from Erika Rothenberger](https://juliebrownbd.com//approaching-life-with-grit-and-grace-insights-from-erika-rothenberger/) - In today’s episode I am joined by the remarkable Erika Rothenberger. Together, we explore resilience, audacity, and the art of time blocking.In this episode:Surviving and Thriving: Erika shares her journey from a near-fatal attack to becoming a symbol of resilience, proving that adversity can fuel inner strength.The Audacity to Be Yourself: Learn how to cultivate
- [The 5 Steps to Being an Active Listener](https://juliebrownbd.com//the-5-steps-to-being-an-active-listener/) - In a world vying for attention, being a great listener sets you apart. Active listening is not just a skill; it's a superpower that can enhance your networking skills, build authentic relationships, and propel your career and personal growth.Listen in as I dive into the art of active listening with 5 practical steps to elevate

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