Start by changing the word 'deadline' with 'finish line.'

If you listen to the end of today's episode, you will part with the knowledge of how celebrating the small and big milestones along the way shifts your mindset about taking on each new day.

The topics that we'll explore in today's episode:

- The power of humour in presentations

- How to connect with audiences of different sizes

- The GPS concept - Gratitude, Play, and Surprise

- How philanthropic efforts influence your approach to leadership and celebration in organizations

- How to look for a more joyful and productive work environment

- Habits the youth can incorporate in their daily lives to become more connected and happy

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In addition to being the CCO—Chief Celebration Officer—at Friedman & Associates, Scott has written “Celebrate! Lessons Learned from the World’s Most Admired Organizations,” “A Celebration a Day! 365 Ways to a Happier, Healthier Workplace,” “Happily Ever Laughter—How to Engage Any Audience” and “Using Humor for a Change.” He is also the co-author of four additional books.

Scott is the 2013 NSA Cavett Award Recipient, presented annually to the NSA member whose accomplishments have reflected outstanding respect, service, honour, and admiration in the Association and the speaking profession. Scott was awarded the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 2013 Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Award. “This award honours those rare individuals who, by visionary hard work and creative insight, have positively changed the global meetings and events industry community (MPI).”

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In today's episode, TEDx Speaker Dalia Feldheim shares knowledge on how to become a better leader.

What you will learn by listening until the end:

- The 5P model:

1. Purpose
2. Power
3. Perspective
4. People
5. Positivity

- How to overcome obstacles

- The power of leading with feminine traits

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Dalia Feldheim spent 17 years at Procter & Gamble, where she led some of the world's most successful brand-building campaigns, including the iconic Always "#LikeAGirl", Tampax "Mother Nature", and Whisper "Touch the pickle", all Cannes advertising award winners.

In 2018, Dalia established her own Leadership Consultancy (Flow Leadership Consulting). She focused full-time on her passion for supporting leaders to impact change with greater purpose, joy, and mindful flow. Dalia is a sought-after global speaker (including TEDx), and her clients include multinationals like Google, FB, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Microsoft.

Dalia is an adjunct professor of Happiness at Work at SMU (Singapore Management University) and the author of Lead Like a Girl, a holistic look at achieving purpose and joy at work. She splits her time between Singapore and Israel.

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Today's episode is the guide that you need to becoming a more empathetic person.

You will learn the 5 foundational practices that will help you communicate better both in the professional and everyday life environments.

Here are all the vital skills we'll explore in this episode:

- How to be intentional about the various layers that add value to the profession that you choose

- The skills required to evolve and grow as a person

- The 5 Steps to Empathy

1. Dismantle judgement
2. Ask good questions
3. Actively listen
4. Integrate your understanding
5. Use solution imagination

- How the rise of technology has influenced our ability to empathize

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Rob Volpe is an Empathy Activist who coaches people and organizations on using empathy and being more empathetic to achieve positive results. The author of the award-winning Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time, Rob is a keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader on the topics of empathy, human insights, and behaviour.

Based in San Francisco, he is the Founder and Chairman of insights, strategy, and training firm Ignite 360. When he’s not helping people with their empathy skills, he can be found on his Peloton (rowing and biking), practicing yoga, cooking, or enjoying being still in his home with his husband, Charles, and their three cats.

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