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  • [Audio] The Best Life Secrets of an International Finance Consultant Guru

    [Audio] The Best Life Secrets of an International Finance Consultant Guru
    2025/06/03

    In this podcast, we go behind the scenes of International Finance Consultant Hadouken Consulting Managing Director Stacey Varsani.

    Stacey is Founder and Managing Director of Hadouken Consulting, where she specializes in finance, supply chain, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and sales growth. With over 10 years in this role, she has helped clients across various industries optimize their operations and achieve lasting profitability.

    Stacey was previously Senior Vice President at Intertek, where she was responsible for the Cargo & Analytical Assessment Global Business Line, a US$700M business across 80 countries. Stacey holds degrees in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University and a Masters in Biochemical Engineering from UCL.

    She is certified as a Fellow Chartered Accountant by the ICAEW and is also a certified Practicing Management Consultant (PMC), which enables her to work with clients on projects that qualify for Singapore government grants.

    Stacey is passionate about applying her skills and knowledge to create a positive social impact, which is why she volunteers at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped and mentors students at Duke University and Singapore schools.

    In this detailed and enlightening podcast, Stacey reveals:

    ✅ What motivates her in business and life

    ✅ How she balances family and high-level consulting work

    ✅ The one conversation with her mother that changed her life immediately

    ✅ The inside secrets to high-level negotiation

    ✅ What great leaders and mentors have done and said that have shaped her success

    ✅ ... and much more

    Stacey’s Profile and website contact details

    https://www.hadoukenconsulting.com/

    linkedin.com/in/stacey-varsani-56a5672

    ABOUT OUR CHANNEL

    When you want simple, easy but powerful micro steps - small steps you do each day to transform your Life, Your Career Advancement or your Business Growth and results..

    We have 40 years experience working with over 400 different companies from 47 different industries.

    Our award-winning coaching, learning and empowerment programmes are not just about online learning - we help you implement and embed smarter systems and solutions into your life, career and business.

    Most projects start with a speaking engagement at your Leadership or Sales Retreat or conference.

    Find out more at www.leighfarnell.com or book a 15 minute free exploratory coaching meeting https://calendly.com/lfbb/exploratory-meeting-15mins

    #finance #success #consulting #guru #career #business #sales #negotiation
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  • [Audio] The Life That Leads: Vijay Watson on Communication, Courage, and Impact

    [Audio] The Life That Leads: Vijay Watson on Communication, Courage, and Impact
    2025/05/26
    Vijendran Watson shares the lessons he learned as one of South Asia’s leading mobile communcations pioneers in this candid Leading Your Best Life interview. His journey starts in the United Kingdom and takes him to Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia, allowing him to lead seven different companies in five different countries. He influenced the development and delivery of mobile communications that millions of people relied on. With the advent of mobile technology, a fisherman off the coast of Chilaw in Sri Lanka can communicate the details of his catch so salespeople may start selling before he reaches shore; a rikshawala driver in Bangladesh can arrange the pickup of his next passenger from miles away; and a construction worker in Mumbai can send cash to his family in remote Bihar, one of the poorest places in India, with the push of a button. Mobile communications transformed the lives of ordinary people, but it wouldn’t have happened if ordinary men and women hadn’t set out on a mission believing failure was impossible. That’s just one of many business and life lessons you’ll learn in this interview. Learn about Vijay's post-retirement career as a movie screenwriter and producer. Hear about his latest movie - already an international award winner - Hello From the Other Side. Here is the movie Facebook page -- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572446895380 Vijay really is a living example of how to lead your best life and how to help others lead their best lives. He literally has helped millions (if not billions) of people communicate better, run better businesses and lead their best lives through the introduction of mobile telecommunications across India, Sri Lanka, Bangla Desh and other parts of Asia. We hope you enjoy this interview. #leadership #mobile #telecommunications #changemanagement #strategy #success #coaching #transformation Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life? Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session Schedule a free Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life Coaching call here now: 15-Minute Strategy Meeting Limited spaces available. Want access to powerful online Coaching Resources? B2B Package - for B2B Sales Results Transformation https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/b2b_sales Retail Package - for Retail Sales Results Transformation https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/retail_offer1 Websites: For resources and further information: Performance Development Consultants - Your One Stop Shop - The Complete A to Z in Organisational Growth and People Performance PDC is a consortium of the very best coaches, business advisors, strategy and sales consultants, and service providers in the marketplace – all focused with laser precision on your goals and objectives. At last, a premium brokerage of 47 leading experts available to leaders in business, sport, education, not for profits and government who are as passionate about high-performing, empowered people delivering better results as we are. The very best experts are now at your fingertips. www.pdc-growth.com LFBB - Sales Growth and Acceleration Get an extra 46% or $1M in sales this year or you don't pay No pushiness, just performance. Leigh Farnell shows you how to supercharge your B2B sales results using his proven CZ6 Colour Zone Sales Excellence System. www.leighfarnell.com Email: leigh@leighfarnell.com Call direct: +61 0412 945 402
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    54 分
  • Breaking the Silence: A Man's Guide to Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

    Breaking the Silence: A Man's Guide to Overcoming Mental Health Struggles
    2025/05/22
    Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what may be happening internally for a man who says, “I am having mental health problems at the moment,” including: 20 Disempowering Internal Thoughts/Beliefs 20 Empowering Replacement Thoughts/Beliefs Key Lifestyle Actions & Behaviour Changes 🔻 20 Disempowering Thoughts & Beliefs "I’m weak for feeling this way." "Real men don't talk about their feelings." "No one would understand or care." "If I open up, I’ll be judged." "I have to fix this on my own." "I’m a burden to others." "This will never get better." "I’m failing at life." "I'm letting my family down." "I should be able to cope—others do." "Therapy is for people who are broken." "It’s not safe to be vulnerable." "I don’t deserve help." "I must always be the strong one." "I’m not good enough." "My problems aren’t serious enough to matter." "I'm just lazy or unmotivated." "If people knew, they’d lose respect for me." "Mental health issues are a sign of personal failure." "This is just who I am now—I’m broken." Blokestalk Beachside Facebook Group - click here For people who need support with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts: Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. If you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34.Medicare Mental Health gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212.MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online. DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c1euwjdubdp37iy6kh1mt/Mens-Mental-Health-Healing-Guide-20-Beliefs-e-book.pdf?rlkey=wc37tki18fb08bowm0gzi5oe4&dl=0
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    15 分
  • Turning Tragedy into Change: Mental Health Solutions for Sport and Life

    Turning Tragedy into Change: Mental Health Solutions for Sport and Life
    2025/05/19
    The newspaper is full of the Adam Selwood tragedy and the Eagles win and the value of a ‘mental health round’. Everyone knows a hashtag or a football round might make us feel a bit better but the issue is way deeper than that. Asking RUOK? is a touch better but way more needs to be done.. Research into what works and what to do when some things don't work.. Answers -- practical, science based, proven strategies Healing stories, not just problem stories. Too many mental health talks are on the problem and the problem stories, and not enough on the stories of transformation and healing.. Topics to teach, train, coach and mentor people of all ages in: DestigmatisationResilience buildingMindfulness trainingInternal and external ecosystem managementEtc etc The recent podcast I did with @Bryn Edwards, where he said ‘this is not a mental health crisis, it’s an emotional health crisis’ The acknowledgment, expression and processing of emotions’ From an NLP point of view - state management.. Dr Peter Symons and his book Brain-Fuel Depletion and the recent seminar I MC'ed with Peter and Dr Clyde Jumeaux plus the many calls and discussions I have had with old mate and long-term mental health researcher and advocate Neil Cole and our great work with BlokesTalk BeachSide and the work with Paul Litwin and Mens Talk AU shows how men in particular need to feel OK about talking to someone about how they feel on the inside.. In a recent conversation with a past client who is involved heavily with Veterans and PTSD.. as he says, 'asking RUOK is not the Question.. asking on a scale of 0 to 10 how are you feeling?' is a far better question.. If you are under 5... let's talk about it.. We go into much further detail in this podcast including the structured Holistic Psychosocial Lifestyle Audit & Action Plan based on Rapoport’s lifestyle dimensions—Family, Work, and Leisure—with integrated areas including Emotional Intelligence, Rumination, Stress Load, and Internal Chemistry. This self-assessment helps evaluate key domains influencing mental health and offers tailored recommendations based on the results.. Find out more about Blokestalk Beachside here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2264593520407275 What number should you call if you have depression? In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or start a chat online to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For people who need support with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts: Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. If you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34.Medicare Mental Health gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212.MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #brainfueldepletion #mentalhealthmatters #blokestalkbeachside
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    21 分
  • The One Skill That Multiplies Your Income and Opportunities

    The One Skill That Multiplies Your Income and Opportunities
    2025/05/15
    Summary:

    In this episode of Leading Your Best Life, Leigh Farnell dives into the world of sales and why it’s crucial to invest in yourself to become a better salesperson.

    He presents compelling statistics showing the scale and value of the sales industry in both the US and Australia, emphasizing that billions are spent on sales training and kickoffs.

    Leigh outlines what it takes to thrive in sales—communication, emotional intelligence, persistence, and structured skill-building.

    He introduces the CZ6 Colour Zone Sales System as a practical, results-driven methodology to help individuals not only close more deals but also build long-term success.

    Whether you're a salesperson, sales coach, or aspiring sales leader, Leigh offers multiple avenues for personal development through online and face-to-face coaching, real-time deal support, and business licensing opportunities.

    Action Points:

    1. Invest in Yourself: Allocate at least $1,400 annually to personal sales training and development—just like top-performing companies do.

    2. Master Core Sales Skills: Focus on learning emotional intelligence, persuasion, negotiation, presentation, and objection handling.

    3. Practice Resilience: Build the mindset and techniques to handle rejection and delayed sales.

    4. Use a Proven System: Implement a structured framework like the CZ6 Colour Zone system to guide your sales process from prospecting to closing.

    5. Get Real-Time Coaching: Work with a coach on live deals for tailored feedback and accelerated results.

    6. Consider Coaching or Licensing: If you're experienced, explore becoming a licensed CZ6 coach or launching your own academy.

    Takeaway Points:

    • Sales is a massive, competitive, and rewarding industry, with billions invested annually in training.

    • Top earners in sales continually invest in their development—you should too if you want long-term success.

    • A structured system (like CZ6) can drastically improve performance and confidence.

    • Real-time support on live deals offers measurable and immediate impact.

    • You can grow beyond just selling into coaching, leadership, and licensing opportunities that multiply your influence and income.

    Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life?

    Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Sales Life Strategy Session


    Schedule a free Lead Your Best Sales Business - Lead Your Best Sales Life Coaching call here now: 15-Minute Strategy Meeting

    Limited spaces available.

    Want access to powerful online Coaching Resources?

    B2B Package - for B2B Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/b2b_sales

    Retail Package - for Retail Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/retail_offer1

    #salesplanning #CZ6SalesExcellenceSystem #CZ6Selling #CZ6SalesCoaching #CZ6SalesSuccess #salescoaching

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    7 分
  • Sales Kickoff or Kickflop? How to Launch Your Sales Year Right

    Sales Kickoff or Kickflop? How to Launch Your Sales Year Right
    2025/05/13
    Over $1.5 billion is spent on Sales Kickoff and Launch events in Australia each year. (Australian Census and ATD State of Sales data) Your annual sales kickoff is more than just a high-energy get-together — it's a strategic opportunity to align, motivate, and launch your team toward breakout performance. But too often, kickoffs generate short-term excitement with little long-term impact. Here are five proven ways to make sure your sales kickoff delivers lasting value: 👏 1. Start with Strategy, Not Just Hype While music, lights, and swag get attention, what your team really needs is clarity. Tie your kickoff directly to your company’s strategic goals and sales priorities for the year ahead. Pro Tip: Anchor the event around a central theme that reflects your growth plan — whether that’s market expansion, customer retention, or margin improvement. 👏 2. Make It About Them, Not Just the Leaders Nothing kills engagement like endless executive monologues. Instead, create space for frontline voices. Involve top-performing reps, bring in customer testimonials, and design interactive sessions tailored to their daily challenges. Pro Tip: Let your people hear from peers who’ve walked the talk — and succeeded. 👏 3. Launch a Cadence, Not Just an Event The biggest mistake? Treating kickoff as a one-day spectacle with no follow-up. The best kickoffs serve as the first chapter in a longer journey of training, coaching, and execution. Pro Tip: Introduce ongoing initiatives — like monthly team challenges, follow-up workshops, or manager-led reinforcement huddles — to keep momentum alive. 👏 4. Activate Managers as Force Multipliers Sales managers are the make-or-break link between kickoff inspiration and daily action. Don’t just invite them — equip them. Pro Tip: Give managers playbooks, discussion guides, and coaching frameworks that help embed kickoff content into their weekly routines. 👏 5. Measure What Matters — Then Celebrate It Without clear metrics, kickoff outcomes are impossible to track. Define what success looks like — activity levels, new pipeline, conversion rates — and make progress visible across the organization. Pro Tip: Build in public recognition and rewards for teams who execute — and let everyone see the impact of what started at kickoff. 👏 Final Thought When done right, a sales kickoff doesn’t just pump up the team — it sets the tone, tools, and tempo for the entire year. Make it strategic. Make it stick. And make sure it pays big dividends. DM for a free download and guide to maximising the ROI of your next Sales Kickoff event. sales #saleskickoff #saleskickoffspecialists #businessstrategy #businessgrowth #growthstrategy #businessgrowthstrategies #helpforbusinessowners #smallbusinessowners #smallbusiness #salestraining #salestraining #sales #trainingforsales #salesmantraining #bestsalestrainer #bestsalescoachingvideos #bestsalescoaching #bestsalescoach #salescoaching #salescoach #businesscoach #businesscoachperth #salestrainingperth #leighfarnell #salesresults #coach #business #businessresults #businessinnovation #innovation #executivebusinessinnovation #businessinnovationvideo #businessinnovationideas #innovationmanagement #consulting #managementconsulting #managementconsultant #businessowner #growbusiness #growmybusiness #changebusiness #salesskills
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    10 分
  • Sales Training vs. Sales Enablement: Why the Difference Matters to Your Bottom Line

    Sales Training vs. Sales Enablement: Why the Difference Matters to Your Bottom Line
    2025/05/08

    What is the difference between Sales Enablement and Sales Training?

    Why bother knowing this?

    How does it relate to you and your business?

    If you have a business that wants better sales results, you will be interested in this podcast.

    When you combine the power of Sales Training with Sales Enablement, you harness the power of 1 + 1 = 3.

    Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life?

    Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session


    Schedule a free Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life Coaching call here now: 15-Minute Strategy Meeting

    Limited spaces available.

    Want access to powerful online Coaching Resources?

    B2B Package - for B2B Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/b2b_sales

    Retail Package - for Retail Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/retail_offer1

    Websites: For resources and further information:

    Performance Development Consultants - Your One Stop Shop - The Complete A to Z in Organisational Growth and People Performance

    PDC is a consortium of the very best coaches, business advisors, strategy and sales consultants, and service providers in the marketplace – all focused with laser precision on your goals and objectives.

    At last, a premium brokerage of 47 leading experts available to leaders in business, sport, education, not for profits and government who are as passionate about high-performing, empowered people delivering better results as we are.

    The very best experts are now at your fingertips.

    www.pdc-growth.com

    LFBB - Sales Growth and Acceleration

    Get an extra 46% or $1M in sales this year or you don't pay

    No pushiness, just performance.


    Leigh Farnell shows you how to supercharge your B2B sales results using his proven CZ6 Colour Zone Sales Excellence System.

    www.leighfarnell.com

    Email:

    leigh@leighfarnell.com

    Call direct:

    +61 0412 945 402
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    10 分
  • The Hidden Gold in Your Sales System (That You're Not Seeing)

    The Hidden Gold in Your Sales System (That You're Not Seeing)
    2025/05/05

    Why would you bother with a Sales System Audit?

    What happens if you do not bother with a Sales System Audit?

    When companies do not audit their sales system, they risk missing out on:

    What They Miss Out On:

    1. Hidden Revenue Opportunities – Untapped potential in existing leads, clients, or cross-sell/upsell paths.

    2. Clarity on Sales Bottlenecks – Missed insights on where deals are stalling or why they’re being lost.

    3. Team Underperformance – Salespeople may be winging it without a consistent process, causing variability in results.

    4. Poor Forecast Accuracy – Without auditing, forecasts are often guesswork rather than data-driven.

    5. Loss of Competitive Edge – Competitors with optimized systems gain speed, agility, and customer trust faster.

    6. Low ROI on Training and Tools – Without a system review, training and tech investments often don't translate to real gains.

    Want me to Coach You to Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life?

    Book an Obligation Free Lead Your Best Life Strategy Session


    Schedule a free Lead Your Best Business - Lead Your Best Life Coaching call here now: 15-Minute Strategy Meeting

    Limited spaces available.

    Want access to powerful online Coaching Resources?

    B2B Package - for B2B Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/b2b_sales

    Retail Package - for Retail Sales Results Transformation

    https://book.colourzonesellingsystem.com/retail_offer1

    Websites: For resources and further information:

    Performance Development Consultants - Your One Stop Shop - The Complete A to Z in Organisational Growth and People Performance

    PDC is a consortium of the very best coaches, business advisors, strategy and sales consultants, and service providers in the marketplace – all focused with laser precision on your goals and objectives.

    At last, a premium brokerage of 47 leading experts available to leaders in business, sport, education, not for profits and government who are as passionate about high-performing, empowered people delivering better results as we are.

    The very best experts are now at your fingertips.

    www.pdc-growth.com

    LFBB - Sales Growth and Acceleration

    Get an extra 46% or $1M in sales this year or you don't pay

    No pushiness, just performance.


    Leigh Farnell shows you how to supercharge your B2B sales results using his proven CZ6 Colour Zone Sales Excellence System.

    www.leighfarnell.com

    Email:

    leigh@leighfarnell.com

    Call direct:

    +61 0412 945 402
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    6 分