Holiday stress. Pandemic stress. Contemporary life stress. There is a LOT of stress in our lives, and it all has an impact on our energy levels and our ability to pursue our goals. In this Talk Shop, Goal-setting and energy management maestro Michelle Cederberg joins me to talk about her new book, The Success-Energy Equation,…
You can find Mike Kerr on Twitter @HumoratWork Does your workplace have an office clown? Is your office environment one that encourages a hearty laugh, or is humor seen as something that isn’t sufficiently serious – or even unprofessional? Workplace that have a hearty dose of humor as part of their culture often boast…
You can find Michelle Cederberg on Twitter @Cederbergspeaks Do you ever find yourself struggling to hit a decent balance between all the activities and responsibilities you have on your plate and the energy you have to actually do all those things? Heavens knows I do, and I know plenty of others who do as well. The frustration…
You can find Wayne Lee on Twitter @WayneLeeGPS Ever feel like you’re having trouble getting your head in the game? Do you know that you are capable of better performance or higher achievement but feel like you can’t wrap your brain around what to do next? I know you have – I have too. And…
You can find Hugh Culver on Twitter @HughCulver Productivity is a top-of-mind issues for many of us. But “productivity” is also a rather nebulous concept and tends to be more easily said than done. But there’s someone who knows how to really cut through the crap to help you become more efficient and effective in…
In my talks on communication and public speaking, I commonly address the flight-or-fight response that difficult speaking situations trigger. While I do train people on how to physically manage their distress symptoms (such as shallow breathing, elevated blood pressure, and the like), the way you perceive the stress response matters hugely. As McGonigal points out,…
