Optimal Business Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Brian Tracy shares 3 ways to improve your presentation and speaking skills Episode 1074: Effective Public Speaking: 3 Ways To Improve Your Presentation Skills by Brian Tracy on Becoming a Better Speaker Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/effective-communication-public-speaking-and-presentation-skills/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested

Julie Morgenstern shares two short posts covering how to be more effective at work Episode 1073: Getting Less Done in a Day? AND Back-to-Back Meetings: Productivity Insanity by Julie Morgenstern on Being More Effective at Work Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world – by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/getting-less-done-in-a-day & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/back-t

Ramit Sethi tells you how to get a job with no experience Episode 1072: How to Get a Job with No Experience (4 Accessible Strategies) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich on Selling Yourself to Employers Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/get-job-no-exp

Sam of Financial Samurai talks about why to engineer your layoff Episode 1071: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com. The original post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/quitting-your-job-is-selfish-engineering-your-layoff-is-the-ethical-way-to-go/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Luke talks about how to make a side hustle profitable Episode 1070: 4 Quick Tips to Make a Side Hustle Actually Profitable by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Building a Successful Business Arrest Your Debt is a wide-ranging personal finance website, yet focuses on helping first responders and people struggling with debt. The owners, Courtney and Ryan Luke have made it their mission to help people get out of debt and start building wealth on any income.  There are three main areas of focus for Arrest Your Debt:  1. To provide trustworthy personal finance information to first responders.  2. To help first responders take control of their money and get out of debt.  And 3. To provide valuable resources and references to first responders to help them grow their nest eggs and enjoy the retirement they deserve.  Since 2009 when they started their journey toward financial literacy, they’ve been featured on MarketWatch, Forbes, Fox Business, Experian, MSN, Ladders, and USA Today The original post is loc

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you create a positive, flexible work environment Episode 1069: Unlocking the Benefits of Flexible Working: 4 Methods to Foster a Positive Environment by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/unlocking-the-benefits-of-flexible-working-4-methods-to-foster-a-positive-environment  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interest

Cyrus Purnell with Financial Finesse talks about common mistakes to avoid when starting a new job Episode 1068: Common Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A New Job by Cyrus Purnell of Financial Finesse on Successful Career Change After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original

Lisa with Dig to Fly shares 6 tips for how to have a productive day at work Episode 1067: 6 Tips on How to Have a Productive Day at Work by Lisa with Dig to Fly on Being a Better Person and Worker Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with h

James Altucher shares the 9 surefire ways to fail at anything. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1066: [Part 2] The 9 Surefire Ways to Fail at Anything by James Altucher on Creating Success For Yourself James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/surefire-ways/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares the 9 surefire ways to fail at anything. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1065: [Part 1] The 9 Surefire Ways to Fail at Anything by James Altucher on Creating Success For Yourself James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/surefire-ways/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares five hints that you could be an underperformer Episode 1064: Five Hints You Could Be an Underperformer. Even When No One Says Anything by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/04/five-hi

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about whether or not you should tell your employer about your side hustle Episode 1063: Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? by Daneilla of I Like to Dabble on Starting a Side Business Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location.  Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck.   Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life.  The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/employer-side-hustle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more ab

Carl Pullein tells you how to stay productive when you get thrown out of your routine Episode 1062: How To Stay Productive When You Get Thrown Out Of Your Routine by Carl Pullein on Getting Work Done No Matter What Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/how-to-stay-productive-when-you-get-thrown-out-of-your-routine/24/4/2019  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why happiness at work matters Episode 1061: Why Happiness at Work Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Enjoying Your Job and Life More Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2018/9/28/why-happiness-at-work-matters/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Comaford talks about how to stop workplace bullies Episode 1060: How to Stop Workplace Bullies In Their Tracks by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Employee Relations and Office Conflict Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades. The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/stop-workplace-bullies-tracks/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport talks about the why doing less is more impressive Episode 1059: Debunking the Laundry List Fallacy: Why Doing Less is More Impressive by Cal Newport on Efficiency and Resume Building Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://calnewport.com/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money discuss pros and cons of making career changes Episode 1058: What Are the Pros and Cons of Job Hopping? by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money on Making Career Changes The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/job-hopping-pros-cons/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering work performance and leadership tactics Episode 1057: You Get the Performance You Expect AND ‘Imagine I Wasn’t Here’ by Douglas Lang of Altris on Building Leadership Skills  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicki Dee with Tiny Buddha reminds us that we are more than what we do for work Episode 1056: We Are More Than What We Do for Work by Nicki Dee with Tiny Buddha on Work-Life Balance and Knowing Your Worth Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter and Facebook (@tinybuddha) and Instagram (@tinybuddhaofficial), or subscribe to the blog at http://tinybuddha.com/email-list/. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, which is available on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/we-are-more-than-what-we-do/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about beating impostor syndrome Episode 1055: Feeling Like a Fraud? How to Identify Impostor Syndrome by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on How to Be More Confident at Work Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through transparent decision-making, promoting community visibility and access to care, and affirming all identities. Each of their therapists is LGBTQ+ affirming. They have lived experience and identify as part of the communities they serve, and regularly participate in high quality training, education and consultation with experts in affirming clinical care. The original post is located here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2019/8/26/feeling-like-a-fraud-how-to-identify-impostor-syndrome  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertis