Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

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Tuesday Tip 27 - The Formula for Crafting an Impactful Speech Oct 19, 2021

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One of the questions that I have been asked most often is “how to craft a good speech?”
Crafting an impactful speech is an art that can be easily prepared by following the right
formula.
In today’s episode, I share the components that I use to craft a good speech for delivering
an impactful presentation.
“Preparing the beginning and ending of the speech helps to outline the middle.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[00:47] Some of the struggles that speakers face while delivering a speech.
[01:56] How I started my journey as a Professional Speaker?
[09:03] How should you prepare your opening speech to create an instant engagement
with your audience?
[10:15] When should you prepare for your ending of the speech?
[11:21] What mistakes do you need to avoid making at the end of the speech so that you
don’t end up losing your audience’s interest?
[12:45] The need of having only 3 Key Points of Interest to make your audience take
actionable steps.
[14:01] Two Key Components for making a speech interesting and what mistakes
speakers are making which you must avoid?
[15:52] When to start the “philosophy” part and the “how-to” part in your speech?
[16:37] Some wrong strategies taught which are irrelevant and end up wasting a lot of
time.
[18:51] The Philosophy of using a Powerful Story to have an impactful outcome on your
audience.
[21:42] My formula for crafting a successful speech, because of which I have always been
rated highest as a speaker.
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Be Curious - The way to build Extraordinary Focus with David Wood Oct 18, 2021

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David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest
coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of
hours in 12 countries around the globe.
As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having
survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his
sister at age seven, anxiety and depression, and a national Gong Show!
( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgKwAJieQes )
He coaches high-performing business owners to double revenue, and their time off by
focusing on less and being 30% more courageous in their business or career.
Episode Summary -
To lead a successful & meaningful life, we need to balance both our LEFT brain and
RIGHT brain. We need to be good with numbers & statistics, and we also need the right
people skills.
In today’s episode, David Wood shares some insights on how to develop an extraordinary
focus.
He talks about the pathway to building connection, confidence, and leadership skills to
become a successful entrepreneur.
“Not caring for others is not a very good Self-Care strategy.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[01:17] David shares his story of how being a Left-brain dominated, he tuned into the
people skills that helped him become an excellent coach.
[05:18] Three areas of personal development that are important to achieve success and
lead a meaningful life.
[09:11] What is being Authentic in the true sense?
[15:37] The importance of courage in your success.
[17:58] Why is it important to be caring towards self & others, and how it helps you grow?
[19:58] The Scarcity vs. the Abundance Mindset.
[23:16] The Muscle of Curiosity - What is it?
[26:38] The Curiosity Game - 5 minutes exercise to help you connect with others.
[28:56] David shares one of his proudest moments.
[30:58] David’s greatest challenge that he has overcome
[32:16] What does working from your happy place mean to David?
[33:09] David’s advice for people who are beginning their entrepreneurial journey.
[34:15] David talks about his newly launched podcast and his upcoming book.
How to Connect with David -
Website - https://focus.ceo/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus/
Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/_focusceo/?hl=en
Twitter - https://twitter.com/_focusceo?lang=en
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/extraordinaryfocuswithdavidwood
LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Believe in Yourself and Celebrate the Process with JOSH GRISETTI Oct 14, 2021

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Episode No - 377
Episode Title - Believe in Yourself and Celebrate the Process with JOSH GRISETTI
Episode Summary -
As an actor and artist, how many times have you questioned your skills? How many times have you thought of giving up and doing something else?
 Do you feel you are not doing it right?
 To be a good actor is not all about the final product; it is about the process.
 In today’s episode, Josh Grisetti shares some valuable advice for all the actors, especially young actors, about embracing the process of becoming an excellent artist.
  
“As an artist, our job is to simply engage and celebrate the process.”
  
Snapshot of the key points from the episode:
[01:47] Josh shares his journey on how he started as an actor.
[04:28] The importance of exploring other areas of acting as an actor.
[08:45] Josh shares one of his greatest accomplishments.
[10:31] Josh shares some of the funny events he has experienced on a live theatre.
[12:04] Josh’s philosophy on how to build & engage your fan base on social media.
[16:04] What is the “natural fear of not being enough” which every young actor needs to overcome?
[20:26] Josh’s story in how he became a best-selling author from being an actor.
[27:03] How has Josh navigated the business side and the creative side as an actor?
[34:05] What does working from a happy place means for Josh?
[35:49] Josh’s advice for those who are just starting to build their career in acting
 
 
About Josh Grisetti -
 Josh Grisetti is an actor, director, educator, and author.
 As a performer, Josh originated the title role of “Marty Kaufman” in It Shoulda Been You on Broadway (for which he won the 2015 Clarence Derwent Award and was nominated for the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards); he also starred in Broadway’s Something Rotten! and Neil Simon’s revival of Broadway Bound, and starred in
many Off-Broadway and Regional shows.
 On screen, Josh starred in the ABC sitcom The Knights of Prosperity, and his major film credits include The Immigrant, Revolutionary Road, The Namesake and others.
Josh currently serves as Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at California State University Fullerton, and authored the book, God In My Head, an Amazon.com #1 best-seller in “Spirituality and Religious Psychology”.
 
Social Links to follow Josh:
Website - https://www.joshgrisetti.com/
Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/joshgrisetti
Book Link - https://www.amazon.com/God-My-Head-ex-Christian-accidentally/dp/1508502668
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
Social Links to follow Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Tuesday Tip 26 - The importance of not relying only on social media for your business Oct 12, 2021

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Episode No. - 376
Episode Title - The importance of not relying only on social media for your business
Episode Summary -
In a day where nobody could get on Facebook or Instagram, most of the people got overwhelmed and had no idea what to do next.
Imagine what if social media platforms are down and never came back? Where will you be? What would you do to generate business?
When the only place that you have all of your customers is completely down and out, you will find yourself hard-pressed.
In today’s episode, I share some quick tips on what you should do so that your business is not completely relied on social media.
“Don’t put all your eggs in a basket of social media.”
Key Points Discussed:
[02:48] What I did when Facebook and Instagram platforms were down.
[03:19] How I grew my followers from 0 to 5000 organically on LinkedIn during the pandemic?
[03:56] How has keeping track of the number of followers weekly helped me grow my LinkedIn followers?
[05:10] The importance of being present on different social media platforms.
[05:44] The need for an Email List for your business.
[06:46] Quick tips on how to build your Email List.
[13:40] How we got better results by using Chatbots?
[14:25] Why have we started using Text Messages?
[15:56] Why should you not focus only on social media for generating business?
[16:18] What has helped us to a great extent in building more people to our Email List?
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
Social Links to follow Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Create Your Own Freedom with Olivier Roland Oct 11, 2021

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We all want freedom in our life whether you are an employee or an entrepreneur; this is
common for all.
Today’s episode is all about how you can create your own freedom. My guest Olivier
Roland shares some valuable tips and strategies on creating your own freedom.
"Always look for ways to make your work, work for you."
Key Points Discussed:
[01:18] Olivier shares his success journey and how he started.
[03:12] A book that has changed Olivier’s life and motivated him when he felt stuck.
[05:29] Three top tips from Olivier to create freedom in your life.
[10:42] Practical tips on how to have more freedom as an entrepreneur.
[17:18] What are the two greatest skillsets of Olivier that have contributed to his success?
[20:47] What is the biggest accomplishment for Olivier that is super meaningful for him?
[26:28] What does working from a happy place mean to Olivier?
[28:25] Olivier’s advice on creating a different life when you think you are trapped as an
employee or an entrepreneur.
About Olivier Roland -
Olivier Roland is an author, international speaker, a blogger and has been an entrepreneur
since the age of 19. His unique approach to entrepreneurship has inspired hundreds of
thousands of people worldwide. The French-language edition of The Way of the Intelligent
Rebel has sold over 100,000 copies. His English Book "The way of the Intelligent Rebel"
was released on 6th July 2021. He has built a global audience of more than 450,000 fans
convinced by his method while traveling the world 6 months a year for more than 10 years.
Social Links to follow Olivier:
Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/olivierrolandauteur
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/166237908817559
LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierroland/
Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/olivier_roland/
Download a free extract on the Three Principles to Succeed in Life backed by Science
from the book “The Way of the Intelligent Rebel” from here https://en.olivier-roland.com
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having
built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better
decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars
of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into
reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting
business, Step Into Success.
Social Links to follow Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Your Passion Drives Your Outcome with ADAM DRAKE Sep 30, 2021

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Adam Drake is an award-winning filmmaker who currently resides in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he runs his own production company, Drake Films. He works steadily on a variety of film projects, including movies, music videos, commercials, and other visual media-related content.
Drake originally got into the industry as an actor and shortly learned that he not only enjoyed being in front of the camera, but also being a part of telling a compelling story. He has produced several films including “I’m Not Ashamed” and ”Heaven Bound” (which was made locally in Cookeville and Sparta), as well as various music videos for artists such as Ingrid Andress, Lee Brice, Cole Swindell, and Hayley Williams from Paramore. While Adam has worked on many feature films in various positions, he can primarily be found working as a 1st Assistant Director. Drake has been an assistant director for over 20 films including “The Chosen” and “Overcomer”.
 
 Episode Summary -
You can only enjoy what you do and never give up if you are passionate about it.
It is only through passion you can create “work from your happy place”. It is you who get to choose what you are passionate about, not anybody else.
 
In today’s episode, Adam talks about how you can improve your productivity & creativity by being passionate.
  
“If you try to perfect it, you will never be able to do it.”
  
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[01:29] Adam shares his journey from being a sportsperson to filmmaking.
[08:00] Adam talks about “The Chosen” show and why it is his most memorable project so far.
[11:49] Adam Drake as an Entrepreneur - What he does?
[14:15] Adam shares one of his most “excitement moments”.
[15:25] What is Adam’s greatest challenge that he has faced till now?
[19:59] The importance of Networking for being Successful - How it contributed to Adam’s success.
[22:58] Adam talks about how he navigates between the Creative side & Business side.
[24:25] The need to take out time for yourself between your busy schedule - How Adam keeps him inspired and enhances his creativity.
[26:42] What does “Working From Your Happy Place” mean to Adam?
[27:41] Adam’s advice for someone who is starting their journey as an Artist.
[28:33] How to master your craft to become successful?
[30:17] The relationship between Productivity & Creativity.
[311:33] Adam talks about his upcoming projects and the book he is currently working on.
 
How to Connect with Adam:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drakeinator
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-drake-7049b643/
About the Host -
Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster
She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.
Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality.
Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success.
How to Connect with Belinda:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccess
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/
Website: www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Tuesday Tip 25 - Making the most of the 4th Quarter Sep 29, 2021

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In today's episode, Belinda talks about making the most of the 4th quarter.

Maria Brito - Art Advisor and Curator Sep 28, 2021

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Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary
art advisor, author, and curator. She built a seven-figure business
from scratch after quitting a career as a miserable corporate
attorney, and has built the art collections of celebrities, hip-hop
moguls, CEOs of Fortune500 companies, Broadway producers and
more. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first
monograph “Out There” published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013,
was the recipient of the Best Book Awards in both the Art and
Design Categories.
https://www.mariabrito.com/

Heather Fritzsche - Sustainability Expert Sep 21, 2021

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Co-Founder and CEO of The Spearhead Group, Inc,
Heather's career spans more than 20 years, and in that course
has earned numerous distinctions working with some of the
world’s best-known fortune 100 companies and brands.
Heather has not only helped to reimagine the physical aspects
of countless products across multiple market sectors, but she
also has made it her commitment to be a pioneer for
women-owned businesses and a leader in sustainable
packaging.
https://www.thespearheadgroup.com/
https://www.youbodycare.com

Jeff Allen - jeffallencomedy.com Sep 17, 2021

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Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Netflix, Amazon, Huckabee, Pureflix, Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film, Apostles of Comedy, the syndicated comedy series, Bananas, his own one-hour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life, and the Warner Bros. comedy film, Thou Shalt Laugh. Jeff has been featured at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival and HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival. Jeff’s Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 100 million views on social media and other platforms, introducing him to tens of millions of new fans worldwide. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s one-man show, The America I Grew Up In, offers a unique glimpse into his crazy world.
https://www.jeffallencomedy.com/

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