Ales Balcar examines the nuts and bolts that hold together team engagement, event design and learning experience, to help you fine tune your performance as a leader. "People will forget what you did or said, yet they will remember how you made them feel." I am sure you have heard that one before. But how come some leaders seem to have the magic power to make us feel so much better than others? And how can you become one of them? How do you create memorable experience with lasting impact for the people you lead?
What if there was a scientific formula that would make you and your team more engaged today and happier and healthier tomorrow? Neuroeconomist Paul Zack dedicated his career to finding it and putting it to practical use. In this episode he is sharing his insights and tips to boost not just your employee engagement and team effectiveness. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording live every Thursday a...
7 Aug 2023
How to tame an overwhelming task list with Leo Babauta
You have too much to do. New demands on your time multiply faster than your ability to cross them off. It is easy to feel overwhelmed at times.My guest Leo Babauta - author of Zen Habits, coach and father of six - is sharing his recipes to deal not only with task overload, but also with fear and other unpleasant feelings related to the sense of overwhelm.Join us live to find out, ask questions and share your experience! Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of ...
31 Jul 2023
How to design an engaging event when you are on a budget
You have an event to organize: Workshop, conference, town hall...You need to make it impactful, engaging and memorable.And you have almost no money to spend and little time to prepare.Not a great start, but nowhere near hopeless.In this episode I am sharing event design tricks to maximize value per dollar and deliver a top notch user experience. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording live ev...
24 Jul 2023
How not to suck at recruiting with Bill Brown
Recruitment experience is the very beginning of an employee experience. And it sucks way more often than we'd like to admit, often for no good reason.Bill Brown, author of the book "Don't Suck at Recruiting" explains the pitfalls of modern recruiting AND the ways you can overcome them as a talent acquisition professional.Because recruiting isn't just about filling jobs—it's about creating a workplace where people want to be. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of t...
17 Jul 2023
How to use LEGO to navigate business challenges
LEGO is not just the best toy ever, but also a powerful tool for collective problem solving and decision making. LEGO Serious Play methodology allows introverts to have as strong voice as extroverts and it utilizes visual and tactile thinking, allowing for much faster ideation. I know what I am talking about, since I happen to be a certified LSP facilitator. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording ...
9 Jul 2023
How to master virtual meetings
Virtual meetings are a different sport than face-to-face ones."Meeting fatigue" becomes more serious issue, while ghosting, invisible multitasking and connection drops are challenges exclusive to virtual meetings.In this episode I am offering actionable tips to manage meeting participant (1) expectations, (2) participation and (3) attention to make your meetings more productive for everyone involved. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sendin...
2 Jul 2023
How to develop employee engagement into brand advocacy with Michael Lowenstein
People can do a much better job when they are engaged.But engagement itself does not guarantee customer value.Michal Lowenstein PhD. explains how to grow employee commitment into customer advocacy and brand advocacy, sharing best examples you can apply in your company. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording live every Thursday and use the open mic. to share your thoughts on the topic.
25 Jun 2023
How to present like a pro when English is not your mother tongue with Janice Haywood
Non-native English speakers face extra challenges when presenting in English. I know it well, since I am one of them. Public speaking coach Janice Haywood specializes on non-natives English speakers. In this episode we talk about effective strategies to improve your skills. You will learn to adopt constructive mindset, accept reality and work with your audience to become more engaging presenter in English. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by ...
18 Jun 2023
How to engineer your leadership skills with Khurram Shahzad
Hard skills and soft skills don't mix. Being a tech. wizard SME with IQ of 142 is not going to help one bit, when it comes to leading a team or engaging people....At least that is how most of us tend to look at it.I am discussing this topic with Khurram Shahzad, country manager of RKB Bearing Industries, brilliant engineer, people leader and soft skills coach with 22 years of experience. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me yo...
8 Jun 2023
How to measure the ROI of your meetings and events
Meetings are an investment. It takes time and money to hold one. Yet for some reason we do not treat them as investments. Instead we schedule them routinely all over our day, because "that is how we do business".But does it actually make sense to run (so many) meetings?I am going to break down 3 key questions you should be asking before you plan one and offer tips you can implement to get your money's worth. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode b...
3 Jun 2023
How to fuel your team without depleting yourself with Monica Borrell
Do you sometimes feel that no matter how much you support team, it seems like its never enough? What used to be exciting is now overwhelming? Then this episode is for you. Executive coach Monica Borrell dealt with those challenges as an entrepreneur. Now she helps leaders to find their bearings and move towards a balanced life. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording live every Thursday...
26 May 2023
How to show up with confidence and be heard - with Carmen Roman
Confidence is considered critical for success of any leader. But what is it actually and how can you get more of it? Is it about talent? Skill? Practice? Hypnosis? (no kidding). To find out, I am talking to Carmen Roman - a certified coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist - to provide some quick tips and also deeper insights that will make you more confident about the topic of confidence :) Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me y...
18 May 2023
How to focus your team on the right thing with Cliff Hazell
Does everything seem urgent? Can’t seem to get anything meaningful done? “Busyness” without real results is an epidemic. First symptoms are drop of your team’s productivity and engagement. Quitting (quiet or loud) of your best people soon follow. To address this issue, I have invited Cliff Hazell, who helps leaders and teams to get unstuck when they feel overwhelmed and disengaged. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questions...
12 May 2023
Why do we fail to engage 5/5: Banishing play from work
Bringing play into work boosts productivity, team cohesion and job satisfaction.Not just of the "creative professions" but across the board.Playing does not have to mean fooling around. There is much more to itAND you can leverage its power to boost your business.In this episode I talk about why some leaders are afraid of play at work, how play can support team cohesion and problem solving and I also include practical tips to bring more play into your (work)life. Find me and more of my conten...
4 May 2023
Why do we fail to engage 4/5: Missing practice opportunities
Another reason leaders fail to be engaging is not exploiting all the opportunities to practice. I am specifically recommending to initiate casual interactions with strangers and engage in "small talk". This allows you to practice in low stakes environment with short feedback loops - something rare in business environment where stakes are high and feedback often delayed. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questions...
28 Apr 2023
Why do we fail to engage 3/5: False dilemma of short term v. long term engagement
So you are leading a team that is disengaged.You have to do something and it better be quick.But you are also wondering if short-term wins can truly drive long-term change.I find this short term / long term dilemma to be largely false (unless all you do is bribing your team with ice cream sandwiches :)In this episode I am covering 5 small changes that will start paying off immediately AND will provide event greater benefits over time. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a...
21 Apr 2023
The Price tag of authentic leadership: with leadership coach Andy Hite
As a leader you KNOW you SHOULD show up authentically.But you also KNOW that authenticity at work comes with significant risks.So how can you reap the benefits of authentic leadership despite the fear you may be feeling?To answer this burning question, I am bringing on stage an accomplished leadership coach Andy Hite who will help us unpack why leaders do not show up authentically more often and how they can unlock this ability…and why it is totally worth it to do so.This is a full recording ...
13 Apr 2023
Why do we fail to engage 2/5: Not showing up authentically
In this episode I continue exploring the key reasons why we fail to engage teams and audiences in general - the no. 2 on my list is "not showing up authentically".I will cover three major fears I have noticed leaders have when it comes to showing up for their teams during large scale meetings and events, I will review how people tend to react to such behaviors and of course I will not leave you hanging:I will also offer a different way you can show up for your people, serving them - and yours...
7 Apr 2023
Why do we fail to engage 1/5: Treating people as means rather than ends
We all know engagement matters EVERYWHERE. Not just at work.And as human beings we know when we are engaged. We can feel it.Most of us also genuinely care about engaging others... and failing most of the time.In this episode I unpack the no. 1 reason why we fail to engage others and offer 3 distinct ways to do better. Find me and more of my content on LinkedIN. Become a co-creator of the next episode by sending me your questionsor attend the recording live every Thursday and use the open mic....
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