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In this episode, I share a few winning arguments for having higher goals. Live Training this Friday (April 26th, 2019): Radical Empathy Influence Workshop Learn more HERE

This isn't a regular podcast episode but I'm sharing a story about a company that broke my trust. 

How and when experience can limit your results and what you can do about it.

This chat with Dr. Mark Goulston offers advice how to deal with two stress factors: People that stress you out and pressure and overwhelm because your task list is about to explode. 

Knowing about your mirror neurons can help you to have better relationships and get better results in two ways:  1) You can influence conversation partners by feeding their mirror neurons what you want them to feel towards you 2) You will finally understand why you behave irrationally and can eliminate success-blocking behavior. 

High performing salespeople know intuitively how to create and nurture lasting positive relationships. But what about the rest? Here is the link I referred to: Webinar        

Whether you are raising your children or you're persuading someone of your ideas - you're influencing. Even if you have authority over the people you want to influence, authoritarian leadership has become frowned upon for a good reason: People hate to be told what to do.   Learn how you can increase your influence. For a deeper learning experience, join the free webinar Dr. Mark Goulston (the world's leading expert in listening and one of the world's leading experts in the field of empathy) put together for you: RESERVE YOUR SPOT 

Did you know that there is a simple and effective method to let go of emotions that do not serve you? In this episode, you will learn the Sedona method and how you can use it to deal with unwanted and negative emotions.  If you want to join the next free training:  https://www.aurorasa-coaching.com/webinars/project-phoenix-emotional-intelligence-training-webinar

Being stubborn and opinionated is a character flaw. Or is it?  At the end of this episode, I invite you to a free Emotional Intelligence training and promise a link: https://www.aurorasa-coaching.com/project-phoenix-emotional-intelligence-training-webinar

While it will stay an exception, in this topic I cover a controversial - even negative topic. I am always open to hearing from you what topics are most relevant to you! In the podcast, I mentioned an EBook that you can download here:  http://project-eagle-emotional-intelligence-training.aurorasa-coaching.com/

It's an interesting phenomenon: Around Christmas, people tend to put off things the most.  In this episode, I refer to an article you can read here: "How to avoid fighting around Christmas" https://blog.aurorasa-coaching.com/BYCNJ Also, I mention that you can order a free Christmas album. You can do so here: https://blog.aurorasa-coaching.com/USXJG    

This week's episode is crowned by the incredible Dr. Mark Goulston. Be prepared: He will tickle your brain and touch your heart. He will share stories that will make most people want to act on the nuggets of wisdom and implement them into their lives. As a best-selling author, business consultant, psychiatrist, social skills expert, his mission is: Helping the world heal - one conversation at a time. In this 1 hour episode, we speak about - Why people are angry and how to deal with them - Dealing with pain and managing your own hurt - An unexpected client - Why he receives letters from inmates and much more. As valuable are the topics we did not speak about but that Mark displayed during this interview: - True vulnerability - The power of gratitude - Depression & Co are nothing to be ashamed of Mark is a contributor to so many publications from Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Psychology Today to Fast Company that it would be difficult to list them all. He has appeared on CNN, The Phil Donahue Show, The Today Show and Oprah. After listening to this, you will probably want to learn more about and from Dr. Mark Goulston. His books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wrqlLs Websites: http://markgoulston.com https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/bio/34052/Dr.+Mark+Goulston The prison letter series we referred to: On Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prison-letters-with-dr-mark-goulston/id1265298229?mt=2 On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/great-love-media/prison-letters-with-dr-mark-goulston On Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/prison-letters-with-dr-mark-goulston

Do you want a baby or focus on your career? Do you want your employees to like you or make your shareholders happy?  Often we are at a crossroad in our life where we have to make a difficult decision.  Why is it so hard to make certain decisions? We'll answer that question and I will share my trick for making difficult decisions very easy. 

A quick add-on: This is the info I referred to in the last episode. 

I just realized that I never recorded the past episode I mentioned: "5 common misconceptions about empathy". Will do in the next days.  But here is a related one about empathic listening: http://aurorasa.podbean.com/e/active-empathic-listening-everything-you-need-to-know/ This is the first episode recorded with the new mic, the Yeti. Nice sound and the bit of static will be addressed via a special USB hub next time. 

How can you stay positive and stop whining? We’re not always positive. Influenced by society, experience, upbringing, and exposure to the news we go through life. Yes, we try our best and we want to be happy. Always. But roadblocks and exhaustion can make it difficult and sometimes we enter the vale of tears. We know that whining neither helps the situation nor does it make us feel good. So how can we stay positive when the going gets tough? No whining please because: It changes your brain Neuroplasticity is a term that refers to the brain’s ability to change its structure and function. Nerve cells die, new ones… Yes, we try our best and we want to be happy. Always. But roadblocks and exhaustion can make it difficult and sometimes we enter the vale of tears. We know that whining neither helps the situation nor does it make us feel good. So how can we stay positive when the going gets tough? No whining please because: It changes your brain Neuroplasticity is a term that refers to the brain’s ability to change its structure and function. Nerve cells die, new ones… I promised my podcast listeners and exclusive and full brain entrainment session: Here is the link. Please enjoy this hug for your brain:  http://aurorasa.com/podcast/PodcastExclusive.mp3

Currently, many people are worried what the rise of automation and AI means for their workplace. Yes, many jobs will go away. And new jobs will be created.  People who are able to establish and nurture emotional connection and positive relationships will not have to worry.  But how do you know if you have a high EQ? We'll look at six signs that indicate you (or someone you know) have potential to increase your EQ. 

This episode is not about self-help. Instead, it's a personal chat/interview with Pro Wrestler Andy Anderson. For over an hour, we talk about wrestling, politics, the role of men in society and much more. Basically, we are all over the place. How to connect with Andy: Twitter Homepage  (you can access his podcast from there and find links to his Wrestling Promotion, Premiere Pro Wrestling, and our weekly blab)

In this short episode we look at the basic motive and why it is important that you understand yours. 

I am grateful for your feedback to last weeks’  episode that made me aware that hints to eliminate self-sabotage are welcomed.  Therefore,  I took the audio of a video I made a few days ago. There might be another episode coming out this week and I am open to learning which topics matter most to you.  As always: Your feedback is VERY welcome, YOU are what this podcast is all about.