Mere Mortals Unite Podcast

Body Language, Business, Relationships, Persuasion, Listening   Episode 058: Pay Attention - Traci Brown URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/pay-attention-traci-brown/   My guest today is Traci Brown, a body language expert. Traci will share with you how paying attention will give you so much more information about who you’re dealing with in any particular moment. That information can be utilized for persuasion … in a good way. This superpower is useful for dealing with your coworkers, your boss, or members of your family. Traci’s tips and techniques are quite versatile and can be learned to help you pick a date or tell if someone is lying. At the end of today’s conversation, Traci will also tell you how you can get the secret to getting out of a ticket. You may not need that, but just in case you do … Bio: Traci Brown is a body language and persuasion expert, speaker, author, and three-time US Collegiate Cycling Champion. She speaks globally and is a frequent guest on TV, interpreting the body language in

Branding, Business, Relationships, Friendship, Boundaries   Episode 057: Strategic Branding for Everyone - Katherine Miracle URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/strategic-branding-katherine-miracle/   Katherine Miracle is my guest today. She has some amazing tips on strategic branding both from a personal and organizational perspective. She has a unique way of looking at boundaries: finding what your yes is, and what your no is as well. Katherine reminds you of the importance of knowing the difference between those that care and those that are just curious. All of these parameters help you make the best decisions for your personal branding, which is how the world perceives you. Katherine shares how not believing the lies people tell you and believing in your own self-worth is key to your own personal and professional success. Join us as we share lots of great information that will help you in your personal and professional life. Bio: Katherine is the founder & owner of Miracle Resources, a full-service

Julie Ann Sullivan, accountability, perspective, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, decision making,   Episode 056 Don’t Take Anything Personally URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dont-take-anything-personally/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at how not to take anything personally.  It’s a painful existence when you take everything personally.  People will offer opinions of you, but they may be false, created by their own experiences and circumstances in their life.  That set of events is most certainly different than yours.  There is a need to quiet the mind so that it is possible to decipher what people are saying to us as true or not true.  A person probably doesn’t get up in the morning and plan on cutting you off in traffic and yet you might somehow react as if it was personal.  When people are in pain

Humor, Work, Success, Happiness, Creativity   Episode 055: Humor at Work - Andrew Tarvin URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/humor-work-andrew-tarvin/   I’m very excited to have my good friend, Andrew Tarvin, with me today on Mere Mortals Unite. Drew is the only guy I know who was an engineer by day and an improvisational artist by night. He’s combined the two to create his company, Humor that Works.   Drew and I both know that happiness doesn’t come from success, but that happier people are more successful. One way to be happier is to bring more humor into your life. You don’t have to be the one telling jokes. As Drew notes, you can be a shepherd of humor. We’re doing just that by having links in the show notes to great videos that will make you smile.   Drew has some great ideas to make life more fun, such as gamifying processes you do every day … for instance, reading your emails in an accent. You just have to find what motivates you. Prepare to hear some great ideas and find out why it’s good to know wh

Connection, Relationships, Networking, People, Social Media   Episode 054: The Power of Connection - Phil Gerbyshak URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/power-connection-phil-gerbyshak/   I so enjoyed talking with my friend Phil Gerbyshak on this edition of Mere Mortals Unite. Phil shares his passion of connecting people, ideas, and technology. He talks about creating a REAL network and shares how to spot the difference between a real network and a fake one. (Think quality, not quantity.)   Phil lives the philosophy of making friends first and then doing business later. A benefit of making true connections is that there’s always someone to visit when you’re traveling. It can turn a business trip into a mini-vacation. And, Phil shares the right way to connect so you can avoid a connection disaster. You’ll learn some simple ways to stay in touch---for instance, you first have to pay attention and then take action. Let us know your birthday … we promise to wish you well that day with a personal touch.  Bio: Phil

Julie Ann Sullivan, communication, impact, Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, Clarity, decision making,   Episode 053 Be Impeccable With Your Word URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/be-impeccable-with-your-word/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores a super power solution contained in the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miquel Ruiz. The four agreements are simple, not easy and their impact is deep. This episode looks at how to be impeccable with your word. The word impeccable means without sin in Latin. The agreement deals with doing no harm with the words that come out of your mouth. It also includes the thoughts in your head, as the avenue of how you talk to yourself. As human beings in our current society, life is sometimes too busy for you to  really think about what you say. However, making time to think before you speak makes a profound difference in your life and the lives around you.   You’ll discover:   The power of the words you use The danger of speaking untruths The im

Relationships, Change, Personalities, Business, Communication   Episode 052: Let’s Get Along - Candy Whirley URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/lets-get-along-candy-whirley/   My guest today is Candy Whirley, whose superpower is helping people get along better. She’s written a book called It Takes 4 to Tango, which describes people as either chameleons, lions, lambs, or owls. Based on research from other assessment tools, Candy came up with a way to make it fun to find out who you are and how you relate to the rest of the world. Relationships are so important in all facets of our lives.     I talk with Candy about the inherent characteristics and how important it is to find out what those are in yourself and others. Whether you’re looking to work better with your coworkers, your significant other, or your grandchildren, Candy gives two steps to build stronger communication. First, identify what type you are, accept that, and analyze if those that surround you are alike or different. And then, find ways to a

Selling, Influence, Business, Value, Relationships   Episode 051: Selling Influence - Mark Bowser URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/selling-influence-mark-bowser/   Summary   I’m excited to have my new friend Mark Bowser on our show today. Mark is the author of several books, including the just-released Sales Success, which he wrote with Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins, and Scott McKain. Mark is one of the top Sales and Customer Service Speakers on the circuit today, and is also the co-host of the Book Publishing Success Podcast.   Mark shares a number of tips and strategies to help us understand how influence works, and how to put it into practice in all our relationships. He shows us how to create value for others and help them see success they haven’t yet experienced. Join us for a value-packed show that will help increase your success and influence.   You’ll discover:   How Mark describes his superpower, and why anyone can develop it. An engaging story about a coach who impacted Mark’s life and helped him de

Julie Ann Sullivan, celebration, motivation, productivity, engagement, goals, relationships   Episode 050 Celebration Power URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/celebration-power/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of celebrating.  Learning how to celebrate even the small stuff, enhances all aspects of your life. In business, celebrating milestones encourages employee engagement. Strategic goals are usually long term. Breaking down goals into smaller steps allows people to celebrate progress instead of waiting years to feel good about their work and participation.  Utilizing this strategy on a personal level can affect every relationship that you have.  With the skill of celebration comes increased self esteem and a feeling of accomplishment. In a business setting this is a skill that can cost nothing and can increase productivity, creativity, engagement and a willingness to work together. On a personal level, the increased feelings of accomplishment is a great

Networking, Relationships, Business, Connections, Goals   Episode 049: Dynamic Networking - Meridith Elliott Powell URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/dynamic-networking-meridith-elliott-powell   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, I‘m speaking with Meridith Elliott Powell about Dynamic Networking. It’s not just about making the rounds in a room full of people. Meridith shares some valuable skills on making your time beneficial by not placing the focus only on yourself. A true connection is made when you follow the 80/20 rule--20% of the time the conversation is about you and 80% of the time it’s about the other person.   This power of connection doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Meridith says you have to be intentional, and she gives a number of great ideas about doing that. Some of the easiest actions you can take can also help you reap the greatest rewards. You gotta work it, though, and Meridith tells you how. Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to watch by Currency Fair, Meridith Elliott Pow

Rochelle Rice, Movement, power, confidence, physicality, health, wellbeing, action   Episode 048: Power of Movement - Rochelle Rice URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/power-movement-rochelle-rice/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Rochelle Rice. Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS is a nationally-recognized speaker, author and educator – with a passion for empowering lives through movement. Rochelle knows the importance of listening to your body, all the time, not just when it hurts. She explores the importance of inviting your physical body to participate in your life. She shares specific ideas for men and women in the art of carrying your body around that aligns with your body structure. Rochelle recommends three simple steps each day; Movement, recognizing there is more than going to the gym, journaling & prayer, some sort of mindfulness and a focus on what is working in your life. Your body is with you your whole life.  Be kind to it and have it work for you not against you.   Rochelle is the

Julie Ann Sullivan, expectations, well-being, accountability, discovery, self-awareness   Episode 047 If Only... URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/if-only/   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of shutting down the “IF ONLY” mentality. You can go through life believing if you just had different circumstances, then you could be happy or successful. Or, you can be accountable for how you act, react and feel about the life you are living. You can take responsibility to change what you don’t like and learn to accept what you cannot change. You can learn to enhance that which is working well and let go of what’s not.  Sometimes when you think it would be better, IF ONLY, that's an opportunity to learn about your own inner workings. It all begins with being self aware when your mind slips into this chasm.  Then you can change that behavior and take back the power that you give away. It’s not about the pursuit of happiness, but rather being happy in the pursuit.     Y

Russell Pearson, communication, clarity, listening, knowledge, benefits, leadership   Episode 046: Ask Stupid Questions - Russell Pearson URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/ask-stupid-quest…-russell-pearson/ ‎   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Russell Pearson and explore the importance of asking questions, even when the answer may seem obvious. Russell Pearson, The Brand Design Guy, is a Brand Strategist and the founder of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios. He works with business owners and managers globally to design effective brand outcomes..Sometimes people call those stupid questions. Russell advises using this tactic for clarification and to find a deeper understanding of what is at hand. In some circumstances it can save you a lot of money as is demonstrated in a personal business dealing that nearly went awry for him. A huge benefit of getting the clarification you need is being able to get things done right the first time. Russell also shares ways to ask questions so that the pe

Optimism, Relationships, Fear, Passion, Leadership   Episode 045: Choose to be an Optimist - Beth Caldwell URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/choose-to-be-an-optimist-beth-caldwell/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Beth Caldwell. She was my very first mentor and continues to teach me as our friendship has grown. Beth says that being an optimistic person gives you better bounce back ability. In addition, being an optimist is attractive and draws people to you. It’s a quality that can shine through to draw friends and clients alike to want to know more about who you are. Natural optimists can also see what others are capable of even before they do. Optimists are realists, too. They have fears like anyone else. Beth delves into fear and how it makes you freeze and stop doing what your passion wants you to do. One way out, Beth says, is to ask yourself, “What’s the best possible outcome for today?” So what do you do when life doesn’t work out? Beth’s got some great ideas. You’ll discover:

Abundance, well-being, relationships, perspective, business, gratitude, awareness   Episode 044  Living in Abundance URL:    http://www.julieannsullivan.com/living-in-abundance/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of abundance.  Abundance is an aspect of your life that you can choose.  It is just as useful for your professional life as your personal life.  The knowledge of this super power creates a more positive outlook  in all of your relationships.  The feeling of overflowing fullness can be cultivated.  This enhancement can be accomplished through perspective, gratitude and being acutely aware of what comes into your life on a daily basis.  This episode includes ideas, tips, and a few stories to assist you in creating a more abundant life view.   You’ll discover:   How abundance can change relationships The importance of a broad perspective Gratitude as a pathway The importance of being acutely aware of your daily life moments   Links & Resources   Jul

Humor, Laughter, Fun, Attitude, Enlightenment   Episode 043: Humor is a Super Power - Lenny Ravich URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/humor-is-a-super-power-lenny-ravich/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, I talk to my dear friend Lenny Ravich all the way from Israel. In Lenny’s own words, he was born at a very young age, so it won’t be any surprise that his superpower is humor. It’s not so much about making other people laugh, but about finding the humor in everyday life. As he puts it, humor greases the hinges of life to make it more fun. As a teacher, being funny was not considered to be a good attribute of his teaching skills. Now research tells us that when people have fun, they learn more and retain information longer. Lenny is so glad that at 80 years old he’s finally being validated. He’s got some great tips to bring more humor into your everyday activities. Listen up and take a few notes.   You’ll discover:   What Lenny told a man who asked what he would do if he only had five minutes left

Business, relationships, success, disengagement, strategic,well-being, health   Episode 042 Strategic Disengagement URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/strategic-disengagement/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution strategic disengagement.  In a world where over 200 million emails are sent each day, it’s no wonder that there appears to be no time to relax.  However, the importance of disengaging is a necessity for mental and physical well-being.  Your health directly affects the work you do and the relationships you have.  Your success in business is directly proportionate to your successful relationships.  So learning how to strategically disengage is a pathway to better organizations and a healthier you.     You’ll discover:   How to identify your stress triggers Benefits of relieving stress Advantages of disengagement Ideas for creating “me” time   Links & Resources   Apps:  Headspace, Calm, Centered, Breathing Why Sitting is the New Smoking Julie Ann

Faith, Laughter, Humor, Purpose, Suffering   Episode 41: Faith - Maia Aziz URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/faith-maia-aziz/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview our first Canadian, Maia Aziz. Maia has her own podcast called Morning Moments with Maia. She’s a mother of six, a wonderful wife, and works at Mackay Rehabilitation Centre in Montreal as their program director. I hear she’s a great cook and I know she can crochet awesome scarves. She can do it all, but none of that prevented her from having a child with some genetic anomalies.   Maia shares her story and how it solidified her faith that all will be well. She reminds us that we have the ability to choose having faith that life has a great purpose for us, but we have to remember to make that choice. A key to her success is to accept that sometimes we have to suffer through and know that’s OK. We all have days that don’t go according to plan, so join us to find some helpful ideas on how to cope.   You’ll discover:   What Maia mea

Awareness, unique, uniqueness, self-discovery, enhance, attributes, qualities   Episode 040: Honor Unique URL:   http://www.julieannsullivan.com/honor-unique/ ‎   Summary   This episode of Mere Mortals Unite explores the super power solution of embracing what makes you different. Like the snowflake, no two of us is alike. You don’t want to run from what makes you unique. Instead, deliberately discover and enhance the many qualities that are your gifts. Once you start to really look for them, more appear. You also become more attuned to finding these attributes in others.     You’ll discover:   Unique is desireable How to do a self-inventory Practice can create new qualities Your discovery creates a greater ability to see   Interview Links & Other Resources   Julie Ann Sullivan on Facebook Julie Ann Sullivan on LinkedIn Julie Ann Sullivan on Twitter Email Julie Ann Sullivan Book:  The Giver iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Brilliance, Awareness, Curiosity, Focus, Initiative   Episode 39: Personal Brilliance - Jim Canterucci URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/personal-brilliance-jim-canterucci/   On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Jim Canterucci on the topic of personal brilliance. Personal brilliance is beyond being smart--it’s all about having the ability to use the resources you have to create a great idea or better process. Jim Canterucci shares his framework of four specific catalysts that stimulate this developmental practice. The catalysts are awareness, curiosity, focus, and initiative. Listen as Jim gives us the tools we need to polish our natural abilities to enhance our own personal brilliance.   You’ll discover:   The benefits of having personal brilliance. The “persona” of each catalyst. Why curiosity involves both a sense of wonder and a sense of doubt. Why you have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities every day. What Jim learned from a situation where a baby’s life was nearly at stake. Practical s