Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab
Latest Episodes
Episode 164– My Apple Watch surprise
As the author of NOISE, I was convinced that adding a connected device to my wrist was a really bad idea. I was completely wrong.
Episode 163– Overcoming your fear of public speaking
Most people do not look forward to getting up in front of crowds and talking. When the moment arises and it inevitably will how can you deal with the fear and emerge intact?
Episode 162– WIFM (what’s in it for me?)
WIFM is a call to action, not a radio station. For effective communicators, this acronym is the key to ensuring that others tune in and stop tuning out.
Episode 161– A significant emotional event
Sometimes you need to get inside your head to stop whats getting inside your head. Inspired by fellow instructors, I share a few short lessons on the role of quiet time to tackle the noise that con
Episode 160– A better way to prepare
You race around all day, leaving little to no time to prepare for your next important moment to communicate. In this episode, you will learn the value of a set time for quiet that lowers the volume and increases the clarity.
Call Back Episode – Tesla’s not-so-secret strategy
Call back episode #7 recorded March 2017 Its no surprise that Elon Musk and Tesla have been on a roll. It started a decade ago with a clear and concise story declaring their purpose and plan.
Episode 159– Crafting a clear problem statement
You may be so busy working on the solution that youve all forgotten what problem you are actually trying to solve. Stop for a minute and consider how important explaining this short statement is for
Call Back Episode – Talking yourself through adversity
Call back episode #67 recorded December 2018 In a moment of serious difficulty, pain, challenge or set back, can you hear the rising voice of an inner critic? How can we change that negative influence? Links: INC magazine article: https://www.inc.
Episode 158– Simple vs. complicated
If you had to choose between a simple explanation or a complicated one, youd always choose simple. Yet people who need to provide the explanation struggle with making the choice to simplify and doing
Episode 157– Too busy for people?
What stops us from making time for people? There are plenty of excuses that make us unavailable, but what can we do to value those around us more?