The Simplifiers

10/08/2024

🚨 NEW EPISODE: Want to stand out on LinkedIn? 🚨

LinkedIn can be overwhelming, but here’s the secret: you can make yourself shine with the right strategy!

In today’s episode of The Simplifiers Podcast, we talk with LinkedIn expert Haley ONeill on what it really takes to rise above the noise.

💡 Key Takeaways:
👉 Optimize Your Profile: The small tweaks that make a big difference (spoiler: your headline matters more than you think!)
👉 Engage Authentically: How to build real relationships—no spammy connection requests!
👉 Content is King: Tips on creating posts that actually get noticed and drive engagement.
👉 Consistency: Why showing up regularly is non-negotiable if you want to stand out.

Ready to up your LinkedIn game? Haley’s sharing her best advice so you can start making LinkedIn work for you, not the other way around.

🎧 LISTEN NOW:
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/360-how-to-stand-out-on-linkedin---with-haley-oneill

09/19/2024

Thank you Association for Talent Development - ATD Dallas for inviting me to speak at the Southwest Learning Summit (SWLS) this year!

Presenting to a full house, lots of positive feedback from the audience, and everyone was raising hands, asking questions, sharing ideas, and being totally engaged in my session all about...

✨ AI for L&D: The Future of Work is NOW ✨

🏆 That's my kind of audience!

Thank you to Mary Anne Davis, Dana Devlin, and the entire planning committee for the conference... It was my absolute pleasure to take part in this conference for talent developers!

09/10/2024

🤔 Q: How well do you handle conversations where you TOTALLY disagree with the other person?

😱 TRUTH 💣: Actually, disagreeing can (potentially) lead to better understanding and stronger relationships… when done respectfully.

So, let’s talk about that.

✨ Here's how to respectfully disagree and build stronger connections ✨

Our special guest Justin Jones-Fosu revealed:
↪ The art of active listening... and why it’s the foundation of respectful disagreement.
↪ How to express your viewpoint... without triggering defensiveness or escalation.
↪ Finding common ground... even when you don’t see eye-to-eye.
↪ Why disagreements can spark growth... in both personal and professional relationships.
↪ Conflict resolution strategies... that transform disagreements into opportunities for collaboration.

💥 Remember… This stuff takes grace, empathy, lots of practice, and a mindset of being willing to understand the other side, no matter what their beliefs are.

It doesn’t mean you have to agree with them… but it is KEY to help them feel heard and understood.

(PS> I wonder if we'll see this at tonight's Harris + Trump presidential debate??)

➡ My special guest today is Justin Jones-Fosu, and he’s simplifying how to respectfully disagree and come out stronger on the other side.

Here’s how.
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💡 How to Respectfully Disagree, featuring Justin Jones-Fosu
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/357-how-to-respectfully-disagree---with-justin-jones-fosu

🚨 PPS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how to navigate disagreements with respect!

09/05/2024

🏆 🎉 Woohoo! MIT graduate over here!!

I’m happy to share that I’ve completed the following executive course from the MIT Sloan School of Management:

✨ Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy ✨

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So pleased to be able to pass along what I've learned throughout this year, via speaking engagements with Dallas HR, the Indeed AI workshop for job seekers, SHRM at UT Dallas...

Also, catch me at one of these upcoming conferences:

➵ ATD Dallas - SWLS Summit - Tues, Sept 17th
REGISTER: https://tddallas.org/SWLS
and
➵ The HRSouthwest Conference - Sun, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 16th
REGISTER: https://www.hrsouthwest.com

Hope to see you at one or both of these workshops, where I'll be simplifying down ChatGPT and how AI could transform your role in the coming months.

09/03/2024

(originally aired in April 2022)

🧠 Q: How do you choose what’s right for you when faced with a tough decision?
If you’re feeling uncertain or overwhelmed 😬... then have a listen. This all-star episode might be just what you need.
Today’s episode of The Simplifiers Podcast is a guided visualization designed to help you confidently make the right choice and move forward with clarity.
👂 Here's how to get started:
1️⃣ Find a quiet spot
2️⃣ Close your eyes
3️⃣ Listen to this episode
4️⃣ Tune into your inner wisdom and trust your gut
✨ What’s a guided visualization? ✨
You’ll listen to my voice, focus on your breathing, and explore different outcomes to uncover what feels right for you. It’s a powerful way to make decisions aligned with your true self.
Guided Visualization >>
🎧 LISTEN HERE:
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b145-how-to-choose-whats-right-for-you-guided-visualization---all-star

08/27/2024

🤔 Some say... Cybersecurity is only an IT problem.
😱 NOPE! In the age of AI, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.
So, let’s talk about that.
✨ Here's how to be cybersecurity smart to AI threats ✨
Our special guest Richard Hollis shared:
↪ What Hackers Want More Than Anything Else: It all boils downs to 3 things.
↪ The New Face of Threats: How AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity.
↪ Proactive Protection: Key steps to safeguard your data and systems against AI-driven attacks.
↪ Employee Awareness: Why training your team on cybersecurity basics is more critical than ever.
↪ Future-Proofing Your Organization: Strategies to stay ahead of emerging AI threats.
💥 And guess what... you need to put your plan in place **BEFORE** you get hacked. So listen to this episode straight away!
➡ My special guest today is cybersecurity expert RICHARD HOLLIS, and he’s breaking down how to be cybersecurity smart in the face of AI threats.
Here’s how.
💡 How to Be Cybersecurity Smart to AI Threats, featuring Richard Hollis
LISTEN: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/356-how-to-be-cybersecurity-smart-to-ai-threats---with-richard-hollis
🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how AI is reshaping the future of cybersecurity!

08/20/2024

🤔 Real talk time: Is your career where you want it to be? On a scale of 1-10, are you satisfied with where you are now and where you are headed?
🚘 If things have veered off course, let’s talk about it!
✨ Here's how to leverage your network for career mobility ✨
Our special guest Susan Collins revealed:
↪ The importance of nurturing your network... even when you're not looking for a job.
↪ How to identify key connections... who can open doors to new opportunities.
↪ Strategies for networking effectively... without feeling transactional.
↪ How to build meaningful relationships... that lead to career growth.
↪ Tips for leveraging LinkedIn... to connect with industry leaders and peers.
(psst, "Career Mobility" = the ability to grow, advance, and pivot in your career through the power of connections.)
💥 Remember, networking serves both parties… Be genuine, and look for ways to add value to others in your network.
➡ My special guest today is Susan Collins, and she’s breaking down the strategies you need to leverage your network for career mobility.
Here’s how.
💡 How to Leverage Your Network to Drive Career Mobility, featuring Susan Collins
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/355-how-to-leverage-your-network-to-drive-career-mobility---with-susan-collins
🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how networking can transform your career!

08/19/2024

⏰LAST CHANCE! Make sure to vote☑️for my SXSW 2025 talk - Voting ends at 11:59pm tonight!
VOTE HERE:

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08/14/2024

🤔 MYTH: Your online presence doesn't really matter in your career.
😱 WRONG! It could be the key to unlocking new opportunities.

So, let’s dig into that.

✨ Here's how you can uncover your ✨

Our special guest Tamika Brunetti shared:
↪ What "Digital Swagger" is... and why it's crucial for your professional brand.
↪ How to authentically show up online... without feeling fake or forced.
↪ The steps to enhance your online presence... and attract the right opportunities.
↪ Mistakes to avoid... so you don't sabotage your own success.
↪ How to leverage social media... to boost your credibility and influence in your industry.
(psst, "Digital Swagger" = the unique way you present yourself online, combining confidence, authenticity, and professional savvy.)

💥 DISCLAIMER: Remember, your digital footprint is forever. Be intentional about what you share and how you engage online.

➡ My special guest today is Tamika Brunetti, and she’s revealing the secrets to uncovering your digital swagger.
Here’s how.
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💡 How to Uncover Your Digital Swagger, featuring Tamika Brunetti
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/354-how-to-uncover-your-digitalswagger---with-tamika-brunetti

🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how digital presence impacts your professional journey!

08/07/2024

🌟 Big News! 🌟 I need your help to speak (once again!) at SXSW!

I've submitted a talk to be featured at SXSW 2025, and I need YOUR help to make it happen!

⚡️⚡️It's time to take ChatGPT mainstream.⚡️⚡️

I'd like to present an interactive workshop at SXSW 2025 on...
🔥 ChatGPT 101: How to eliminate 20% of your busy work 🔥

🧐 FACT: As of 2024, only 23% of American adults have used ChatGPT so far but that rate is growing EXPONENTIALLY.*

Which means, a TON of people need someone to SIMPLIFY it for them, providing training on how it all works!
(that's me!)

Here’s where you come in: Please take a moment to vote for my session and help it get selected for SXSW 2025!

🔗 Vote for my session here 🔗
https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/154946

💜 Your support means the world to me. 💜

Last time I spoke at SXSW in 2022, it was a FULL HOUSE, standing room only, and the majority of people stayed 20 minutes after, hungry for more... Can't wait to get back again next year! 💪🚀






Thank you! 🙏✨
Feel free to share this post and spread the word!

*source: DemandSage, Backlinko 2024 study

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08/06/2024

🧠 Q: Where do you see yourself in a year?

If that question made you pause 🤔... then this episode is for you!

Today's episode of The Simplifiers Podcast is a guided visualization designed to help you envision your future and take steps toward it.

👂 Here's how to get started:
1️⃣ Find a quiet spot
2️⃣ Close your eyes
3️⃣ Listen to this episode
4️⃣ Visualize where you want to be in a year

✨ What’s a guided visualization? ✨
You’ll listen to my voice, focus on your breathing, and tap into your intuition to create a clear picture of your future. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity and set meaningful goals.

Guided Visualization >>

🎧 LISTEN HERE:
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b144-where-will-you-be-in-a-year-from-now-guided-visualization

07/30/2024

🤔 On a scale of 1 to OMG, 😱 how messy is your desk right now?

NO SHAME… you should see mine! 😬
Ok, let’s fix that.

✨ How to declutter your workspace ✨

Got 7 minutes? Listen to this episode on The Simplifiers Podcast and declutter your desk and workspace right alongside me!

Let’s go!!

Listen here -> https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b143-how-to-declutter-your-workspace---dothething-all-star

07/29/2024

🤩 Loved getting to present a workshop on “How to get unstuck + hashtag ” to the DFW chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) last week!
🌟 I lead the group through a guided visualization, a mini-writing workshop and loved our interactive discussion from the work we did together.
🏆 Thank you for inviting me to speak Janet Bernstein and Robin McCoy!

07/20/2024

Ummm... Did I mention that Indeed booked me to speak at an upcoming online workshop that has over 3500 people registered to attend??!

Because that's happening next Tuesday, y'all.
🤩🤩🤩

Help me spread the word!

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🤩 Jobseekers -> I'm spilling the beans on *everything* I know about using AI for your job search next week...

Tuesday, July 23
11am - 12noon CT

⫸⫸ Hosted by Indeed's Job Search Academy, this online, live workshop is going to be super informative and jam-packed with the latest and greatest tips on using AI for...

➤ career coaching
➤ resume and cover letter optimization
➤ interview prep
➤ follow-up correspondence
➤ salary negotiations
..and so much more.

👩🏻 💡 Ask me anything... no really.
I'll share everything I've learned (and used!) that works, too.

✨ FREE event ✨
RSVP here ➱➱➱ https://lnkd.in/gUAvi9Ed

07/16/2024

🤔 Job seekers: Are you starting to lose hope? Wondering what it takes to really stand out and get noticed by recruiters?

It’s tough out there, but guess what? You *CAN* make yourself shine, even in a crowded market.

✨ Here's how to stand out as a top job applicant ✨

Our special guest Kim Dymond revealed:
↪ Resume Mastery: Key tips for crafting a resume that grabs attention and keeps it.

↪ The Power of Personal Branding: How to build a personal brand that sets you apart. (spoiler alert: it’s 💥VIDEO!💥)

↪ Networking Secrets: Effective strategies to expand your network and make valuable connections.

↪ Leveraging LinkedIn: How to use LinkedIn to its fullest potential to showcase your skills and experience.

💥💣 TRUTH BOMB: Standing out isn’t about doing more; it’s about SIMPLIFYING DOWN and doing the right things. Focus on what truly matters and make every effort count.

➡ My special guest today is talent acquisition expert Kim Dymond, and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top job applicant.

Here’s how.
💡 How to stand out as a top job applicant, featuring Kim Dymond https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/353-how-to-stand-out-as-a-top-job-applicant---with-kim-dymond

🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how to advance your career forward!

07/09/2024

🤔 Ok, be honest… are you procrastinating on doing something RIGHT NOW? Doomscrolling the ‘ol FB to get an endorphin boost that never comes?
No shame… we all do it.
But what if there was a way to boost your joy, reduce your stress, and help you get the stuff that’s REALLY important done today in only 15-minutes?
Yes, really.
✨ Here's how to stop procrastinating + get it done ✨
My special guest Sam Bennett revealed:
↪ The 15-Minute Method: What it is and how it works.
↪ The typical excuses that we tell ourselves that keep us from getting stuff done and how to squash them.
↪ Why this is great for those who have ADHD, are neurospicy and/or highly creative people, especially when dealing with perfectionism.
↪ How to tap into the “Alchemy of Effort” and why it helps to create momentum.
↪ If you’ve got long COVID or chronic fatigue, how this method can particularly help you to get things done.
💥💣 TRUTH BOMB: We procrastinate when we’re overwhelmed, most times. It totally normal and the good news is, you can break out of this cycle with this simple and super effective method.
It’s all about focusing on doing the things that matter.
➡ My special guest today is Sam Bennett and she’s simplifying how to stop procrastinating + get it done.
Here’s how. .
💡 How to stop procrastinating + get it done, featuring Sam Bennett
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/352-how-to-stop-procrastinating-get-it-done---with-sam-bennett

🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how to build a fulfilling career!

07/02/2024

🤔 Q: Would you consider yourself a patient person?

If that sparked an immediate 💥“HECK NO!”💥 ⋙⋙⋙ then today’s episode was made just for you… and me!

After all, patience is not only a virtue, but also a 💪 muscle to build, train, and develop.

👂 Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together - here’s how to be more patient.

1️⃣ Take the next few minutes back for yourself
2️⃣ STOP what you're doing
3️⃣ Listen to this guided visualization
4️⃣ ...And get back to center.

✨ What's a guided visualization? ✨
You close your eyes, listen to my voice, focus on your breathing, and tap into your intuition to get calm and re-centered once again.

It might be the best 15 minutes you spend today to gain clarity on where you need the most help in your work or life, right now.

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🎧 LISTEN HERE:
https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b141-how-to-be-more-patient-guided-visualization

06/25/2024

🤔 Q: Are you feeling STUCK in your career right now?
Maybe it feels stalled, stagnant, or not exactly where you’d thought you’d be by now…

💥💥If yes, then don’t scroll past this.💥💥

🩺 The Talent Doctor will see you now.

✨ Here's how to have a thriving, meaningful career ✨

Our special guest Dr. Susan Hanold revealed:
↪ Where to begin... if you’re looking to find purpose and passion in your career. Practical steps to align your work with your values.

↪ Building resilience... how to develop a mindset that helps you overcome obstacles and stay motivated.

↪ Networking strategies... effective ways to build meaningful connections that can support your career growth.

↪ Continuous learning... the importance of lifelong learning and how to stay relevant in your field.

💥 IT’S NOT TOO LATE… no really. The small, incremental changes you make today will compound and stack upon one another, getting you where you want to be NEXT.

➡ My special guest today is Dr. Susan Hanold and she’s simplifying how you can have a thriving, meaningful career.

Here’s how. .
💡 How to have a thriving, meaningful career, featuring Dr. Susan Hanold https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/351-how-to-have-a-thriving-meaningful-career---with-dr-susan-hanold

🚨 PS> Have you noticed? We’ve shifted gears over at The Simplifiers Podcast, now focusing on the way we work and simplifying it down. Excited to share these insights, especially on how to build a fulfilling career!