Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent Magazine

Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent Magazine


Paul McGee: 10 lessons in confidence, communication and choosing success

August 02, 2024

And it’s that theory that forms the basis of Paul’s chat with host, Samantha McLean, on this episode of the Elevate podcast.


Ahead of speaking at Elite Retreat, Paul, who is also known as the SUMO Guy, shares invaluable insights on change, resilience, confidence and leadership.


He takes a deep dive into the power of branding, the importance of persistence, and why embracing simplicity can lead to genius moves that transform your business and life.


Paul also reveals his secret formula for overcoming challenges, the difference between “worth it worry” and “worthless worry” and how to communicate effectively by saying less, but impacting more.


Paul and Samantha also dig down into some of his bestselling books, to surface key strategies specifically for real estate professionals, including tips on high-stakes negotiations, the power of preparation and a win-win mindset.


“I think sometimes wisdom is hiding in plain sight and sometimes it’s the simple stuff that, when you realise it, you do it and you implement it and you go, that was genius.” – PAUL MCGEE


10 things you’ll learn in this episode:

  1. The genius move that transformed Paul’s speaking career.
    Timestamp: 4-minutes.
  2. Why confidence is situational, not a fixed trait.
    Timestamp: 8-minutes.


  1. A simple formula to change your perspective on any event.
    Timestamp: 9-minutes.


  1. How to boost your confidence before a high-stakes negotiation.
    Timestamp: 11-minutes.


  1. The key to succeeding with people: treat them as individuals.
    Timestamp: 13-minutes.


  1. The difference between “Worth It Worry” and “Worthless Worry.”
    Timestamp: 15-minutes.


  1. Why you can’t fix or change other people (and what to focus on instead).
    Timestamp: 18-minutes.


  1. The SLIM approach to effective communication.
    Timestamp: 21-minutes.


  1. How to use storytelling and imagery to increase your impact.
    Timestamp: 22-minutes.


  1. The power of treating every day as a “choose day.”
    Timestamp: 25-minutes.

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