Heather And Paul Christie

Are you afraid to speak up at work? Today we will find out why you may be hesitating and provide you with the tools you need to learn how to find your voice and increase your influence.

89% of hiring failures are due to a poor company culture fit. Do you want to advance in your career? The key is building Relationships NOT your technical skills. In this episode, we give you our best tips to fit into your specific company's culture.

How one employee took me from meltdown to gratitude and the amazing story that followed. #BeLikeWilliamIn this episode, I share how a front line employee went over and above expectations to take control and deliver an extraordinary customer experience. The company culture of Hertz empowered William to make that executive decision and should be a model for all companies to strive for.

For those of you who have ever struggled with the feeling of not being good enough for your high expectations and perfectionistic tendencies, this episode is for you. Setting unrealistic goals and failing to foster an environment where employees are trying to try stunts growth and creativity. Join us as we discuss the importance of trying with Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP. Jess uses her 15+ years background in diversity training and social justice to serve groups to move from abstract fears to actionable habits that lead teams to want to work together.

Time blocking is about taking the time to sit down and prioritize. If you're doing time blocking correctly, you should have time on your calendar every single day to plan your day. Time blocking is probably one of the single most recognized tools, yet it doesn't work unless you're using it correctly. In this episode, we go through practical feedback based on why your time blocking is not working and how you can fix it.

Today's guest is community leader and expert land planner, Tina M. Ekblad. Tina serves as Partner and Planning Director for Morris-Depew Associates and is responsible for strategic planning to support the firm’s current and long-term goals. Tina creatively leverages unique property conditions and locations while maintaining and enhancing the public interest to secure entitlements for private development. In this episode, we discuss how she found her way into this male dominated field, how musical theater plays a role in her career, and much more.

Positioning is a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to influence and getting people engaged. For example, if you're having trouble getting someone to show up to a meeting or do their work, positioning is a way you can help someone understand the purpose behind why you're asking them to do what you're asking them to do. In this episode, we share how you can properly position yourself to optimize productivity.

Your time is your most valuable asset! In our fourth and final podcast we will share our Four Results Principles to help you get the most out of your time each and every day.The Four Results Principles:PlanningAccountabilityReflectionCelebrationIn this podcast we will share practical tips that you can implement in your world immediately.Of course, the application of these principles will require discipline. Discipline is the ability to do what needs to be done even when you don’t feel like doing it. The results of your discipline are worth it.Bonus Share: What is the 80/20 reading rule?When you read, watch or listen to anything designed to help you grow, use my 80/20 rule. Invest 80 percent of your time reading, watching or listening and take notes and then take 20 percent of your time to review and reflect on the action steps that you want to take. Knowledge alone is not power - application is power!What actions are you committed to taking after listening to this podcast series? How will you change? Please s

What is on your list that you are currently resisting?Your answer is a vital step in the path towards successful Power Planning. Join Mark Sanborn and me in Episode 2 of this four-part Power Planning Podcast Series to create more results, more predictably and more enjoyably.Resistance is the single biggest blocker to achieving your goals. The challenge is that most people are unaware of their resistance. In this podcast, we will help you identify what resistance looks like for you and how to diminish it.Resistance may come not only from you, but from your team when you are expecting them to buy into the changes needed to reach your goals.We’ll show you how to make change a priority for you and your team. Innately, people experience inaction through passive or active resistance. We’ll give you tips to overcome that resistance.You can combat your personal resistance with passion. Passion will ignite in you the willingness to get started.LISTEN TO EPISODE 2 NOW!Meet Your Power Planning Partners:Mark Sanborn, CSP

What is your definition of success? Your answer is the vital first step in the path towards successful Power Planning. Join Mark Sanborn and Heather Christie on this four-part Power Planning Podcast Series to create more results, more predictably and more enjoyably.In this first episode, we will show you how to plan for success and how to set goals. Not just any goals - SANE goals. You will discover how to craft goals that are not only achievable, but reproducible.During this podcast, you will also learn what a SANE goal is and how it will be the catalyst towards changing your goals from a thought to a reality.So, join Mark Sanborn and me for Episode 1 of our Power Planning Podcast Series now! Your success begins with clarity, and we would love to help you get that clarity! Let us know what you think!

This episode is for anybody who is an entrepreneur looking to develop their client base. Join me this week as I share my 3 minute strategy that you can start using today to grow your business.

This episode is perfect for you if you are looking to increase your influence. Today, we are going to share with you our dynamic adaptation model, created using the best of the best information Heather learned throughout both her legal career in lobbying and her business expertise. Dynamic adaptation essentially suggests that every situation you encounter is dynamic, unique, and fluid, which requires you to adapt your observable behavior style to get the most out of each circumstance. Stay tuned for more!

In this episode, I share with you Bob Proctor's concept called The Stick Person. It's all about the importance of having a vision for your personal and professional life. Looking forward 3 years from now, do you have clarity of exactly where you want to be and does that vision excite you? If not, you are missing out on a huge opportunity to achieve everything you want to have.

Today we welcome J. Scott Fischer – the man behind Scott Fischer Enterprises, now a successful family of Harley-Davidson® dealerships. The timing of this podcast could not be more perfect -- he just went through a monumental business transition. Scott is a hands-on, self-made man who is very involved in his community. He has a long list of awards and recognitions and when you hear his story you're not only going to be inspired, but you're going to learn a lot about the business of business (and how to be a student of business).

Today we're talking about handshakes and how to use your handshake to communicate a strong impression. Your handshake sets the tone. In this episode, we discuss how to be present, what to do with the rest of your body, and how to make the most of your handshake.

Too many people have missed opportunities because they're busy seeking success outside of where they are. Opportunities are everywhere - don't miss out!

We're excited to bring you the second half of this interview with Theo Etzel, Chairman and Partner at Conditioned Air Company, where we talk about recapitalization and the process of preparing for succession.

Today's guest is Theo Etzel, Chairman and Partner at Conditioned Air Company. Theo is part of Vistage, an international association of CEOs dedicated to constant improvement of business practices and personal development -- he has a strong passion for growing people and leaders to better do what they love. He is the author of the book, Invest Your Heartbeats Wisely, which focuses on practical, philosophical and principled leadership concepts for business and life. Theo is full of so much important and useful information that we have to span his interview over two episodes.

This episode is a part two after the overwhelming response to last week's episode! Sierra and Bailey join the Evolve to Win show to share their perspective of their parent's financial freedom program.