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Dad Week 2020 virtual presentation
My good friend and mentor Jaymin Patel invited me to share some stories with his Facebook Live program #DADWEEK2020. Was a great opportunity for me to present along with a team of top-rated spiritual and inspiring minds. Here's a link to that talk here:...
I’m speaking at #DADWEEK2020
I've always shared the fact that the secrets to my success are guided by those I have chosen to rely on for advice. Doesn't matter how old you are or what stage of the game you're in, a mentor will provide you with ideas, guidance, know-how, experience, and more. My...
This pandemic is causing the ultimate reboot of careers.
We’re all in the business of building relationships. Doesn’t matter how old you are or where you are in your career. We all strive to be the best we can given our particular circumstances. And over the years, I’ve developed some wonderful business relationships...
Take the term “overwhelmed” out of your vocabulary.
I’ve learned long ago to just delete some words from my vocabulary. “I’m depressed” doesn’t have a place when there’s too much to be thankful for. And “I’m overwhelmed” just means you need to slow down and prioritize your life. I miss being overwhelmed. This...
Building Relationships from the perspective of a Navy Seal
One of my company’s motivational speakers is a former Navy Seal who served on the same Seal teams as famed heroes Marcus Luttrell, Rorke Denver, and Chris Kyle. We had a discussion about the Sales process recently--specifically how everyone is a salesperson, no matter...
At home now contemplating your future in an uncertain world? Write the story.
Even though the world may have paused a bit on us all right now, this will pass and you'll need to be ready once it does. One of the key issues I share in my Career Readiness programs to college seniors and graduate students is the importance of your learning...
Everyone needs the advice of a mentor.
As I meet so many college upperclassmen at my career readiness speeches, it doesn't surprise me that the key issues of Mentorship, Networking, Building your Personal Brand, and Dealing with Rejection are issues that seniors and grad students pay close attention to. I...
Thank you for listening, Bianca!
I spoke recently at Long Beach State University to a large group of graduating business majors and their mentors. It was an annual event at a local country club and it gave me a great chance to share my vision with a big audience. But my speech keys in on some very...
Coffee Meeting vs Interview?
Job-seeking seniors and graduate students need to understand the importance of being proactive in this search to join the workforce. And proactivity suggests Coffee Meetings over Interviews. Using LinkedIn to request a coffee meeting with someone you've targeted at a...
Speaking to an audience of 250 or 20 is just the same for me!
I had the pleasure to address 250 of Long Beach State University's Business School seniors last week at a private Country Club here in Los Angeles, and as I looked out at this vast audience of future leaders and their business mentors I saw a group that was excited to...