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  • Ep163 AI for Blue Collar Industries, with Tommy Dee

    Ep163 AI for Blue Collar Industries, with Tommy Dee
    Jun 24 2025
    Tommy Dee went from blue-collar trades to nursing to authoring Blue Collar Revolution, a bold new guide for contractors navigating the AI age. In this high-energy episode, Tommy shares how AI helped him turn $10K into $2.7M, which tools he swears by, and why giving your AI a name like “Charlie” might just change how you work. If you're in the trades, or manage anyone who is, this is the episode to send around. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [1:07] Meet Tommy Dee: author, entrepreneur, tradesman, and AI trailblazer. [2:32] Why AI chose the trades this book should serve - and how. [3:27] Self-assessment categories from enthusiast to Luddite. [4:51] Five reasons tradespeople should embrace AI now. [5:12] What happens when you don’t adapt: a personal story. [6:06] Meet “Charlie,” the AI assistant that types like a speed pianist. [6:31] From one-man plumber to smart project manager - how AI helped. [7:57] The prompt library: how Tommy engineers AI to engineer itself. [9:22] Nina learns a new level of prompting - asking AI to write the prompts. [11:33] Why his book lists AI tools without sponsorship, just value. [12:16] A deep dive into Contractor Marketing Pro and Facebook group ads. [13:51] AI never gets offended - why that matters in blue collar settings. [15:10] Streamlining estimates with photos, voice, and AI-generated docs. [16:26] HVAC tools like ServiceTitan: tracking, fairness, and transparency. [18:36] Roofing tools like AccuLynx cut waste from 15% to 3%. [20:17] Financial tools for P&L, loans, and attracting investors. [20:50] How to access Tommy’s free worksheet and resources. [21:14] The $10K to $2.7M story - and why he’s giving back. CONTACT TOMMY ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠⁠⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE To subscribe to Nina Sunday's blog go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep162 Your North Star Purpose, with Dan Silberberg

    Ep162 Your North Star Purpose, with Dan Silberberg
    Jun 10 2025
    Dan Silberberg is a leadership visionary with a Fortune 500 track record, now focused on helping executives uncover the unconscious patterns that shape their leadership. In this powerful episode, Dan exposes the invisible operating system that drives our choices, beliefs, and leadership style, and why it’s time to rewrite the code. If you're curious about how childhood beliefs, culture, and fear of standing out could be holding you back, this episode is your wake-up call. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [1:01] What does it mean to unmask leadership and uncover your true self? [3:45] How early childhood experiences shape unconscious beliefs about safety. [6:18] The link between Maslow’s hierarchy and the hidden mindset of survival. [8:32] The default system formed through family, culture, religion, and school. [10:11] How children internalize blame and form lifelong narratives. [12:09] Why nurture is more powerful than nature in forming your worldview. [14:16] Experience vs. fact: most people confuse one for the other. [15:52] Why we play to fit in: survival instincts and tribal fear. [17:03] Why self-reflection alone isn’t enough - you need mirrors like coaches. [18:20] How repetition hardwires your beliefs and keeps you small. [19:47] Paradigms reinforced by confirmation bias and group identity. [21:00] How we sabotage ourselves by staying in the comfort zone. [22:15] The impact of family patterns, religious institutions, and peer conformity. [24:01] Why leaders must confront unconscious behaviors to evolve. [25:48] Why younger leaders under 50 are more open to deep change. [27:04] Navigating five generations in the workforce and their value shifts. [28:19] Why self-awareness and purpose are the new leadership differentiators. [30:08] Reprogramming your unconscious mind in the present moment. [31:42] Beliefs about money: how early scripts sabotage adult success. [34:03] Why people rise, fall, and repeat success based on hidden paradigms. [35:45] Imposter syndrome - why it only afflicts successful people. [37:12] How past trauma shapes invisibility and fear of speaking up. [39:08] When your work is great but your voice is missing - what that reveals. [41:00] The real reason some C-suite leaders stay silent in the room. CONTACT DAN https://entelechy.ai/product/leader-council/⁠ ⁠https://entelechy.ai/contact/⁠ ⁠https://pages.c-suitenetwork.com/the-leader-council ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠⁠⁠⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep161 Is Deep Reading Dying? with Nina Sunday

    Ep161 Is Deep Reading Dying? with Nina Sunday
    May 27 2025
    Is this the end of reading as we know it? Nina Sunday is a speed reading trailblazer and founder of Brainpower Training. In this episode, she raises the alarm on our vanishing "deep reading brain" and why reclaiming our capacity for focus and complex thinking is now a leadership imperative. From book bans to slogan-thinking, Nina unpacks how short-form content is rewiring our minds and what leaders can do about it. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [00:13] Are we losing our deep reading brain? What does that mean for critical thinking in a digital age? [01:50] Pre-literate vs literate thinking. How reading shapes the brain and enables objective analysis. [03:06] Benefits of reading books. Developing empathy, tolerating ambiguity, and expanding mental flexibility. [04:22] Proposals for workplaces: “Drop Everything and Read” day and the mindfulness of slow reading. [05:26] Macro reading explained. Why speed of thought and speed of reading go hand in hand. ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ ⁠ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to ⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ ⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep160 Infinity Selling: Sales Is Culture, Not Function, with Mark Boundy

    Ep160 Infinity Selling: Sales Is Culture, Not Function, with Mark Boundy
    May 13 2025
    Mark Boundy returns to unpack his new book, The Infinity Effect, a bold reimagining of sales as something bigger than quotas and commissions. In this episode, Mark challenges the traditional “sales silo” mindset and reveals why sales needs to be woven into the very culture of the organization. Access Mark Boundy's new book, The Infinity Effect on Amazon ⁠HERE⁠ This isn’t just for the sales team. It’s a wake-up call for the C-suite. When everyone who touches the customer sees themselves as part of the ownership journey - not just the buying decision - that’s when real value is created. Forget being “customer focused.” That’s a low bar. What companies need are trusted experts who understand the client’s business, the ripple effects of every problem, and how to co-create outcomes, not pitch cookie-cutter solutions. Soundbites [1:21] The customer journey as an infinite loop, from buying decision to ownership outcomes. [3:09] Why most companies drop the baton between sales and implementation. [5:42] Why “customer focus” is outdated and what to aim for instead. [8:30] Diagnosing what your customer doesn’t know they need. [10:02] The dangers of breaking sales into disconnected roles. [13:40] Trusted experts vs. sales puppets - how to tell the difference. [16:45] Why your customer’s ROI should come from their mouth, not your slide deck. [20:55] The 18-point framework that distinguishes “Infinity Effect” companies from the rest. Take Action: If you're a CEO, COO, CFO, or sales leader ready to stop selling like it’s 1995 and start creating a culture where every employee helps deliver on the promise, The Infinity Effect is your playbook. CONTACT MARK https://boundyconsulting.com/ ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠⁠⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ ⁠⁠⁠ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep 159 Dream Big With a Bucket List, with Trav Bell

    Ep 159 Dream Big With a Bucket List, with Trav Bell
    Apr 29 2025
    Trav Bell, known worldwide as The Bucket List Guy, believes we should be living curiously excited about the bigger version of ourselves - not just existing. In this episode, Trav shares why writing a bucket list is not just a fun activity, but a life-changing strategy for happiness, leadership, and engagement. Whether for yourself or your team, get ready to rethink goal-setting, adventure, and possibility. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [0:01] Getting curiously excited about the bigger version of yourself through a bucket list. [2:58] The origin story of creating a "To Do Before I Die" list at age 18. [6:09] Writing down goals daily and how many items should be on a bucket list. [7:24] How to create a holistic, personally meaningful bucket list beyond travel. [8:29] The magic of writing goals down and how it activates the mind to achieve them. [9:26] How vision boards and bucket lists reinforce goal achievement. [10:20] Overcoming fear of failure by focusing on what and why, not how. [11:31] Why managers should encourage their teams to create personal bucket lists. [13:04] How bucket lists boost engagement and align career plans with life goals. [14:51] Personal story of manifesting goals by visualizing and writing them down. [15:35] Tips for writing goals in present tense and keeping it simple. [17:12] Leaders leading by example as bucket listers to inspire their teams. [17:38] Seeing bucket lists as adventures you can have locally, not just globally. [18:05] Choosing proactive living over reactive existing by designing your life. [19:10] Using bucket lists to spot and challenge limiting beliefs. [20:25] Practicing gratitude by creating a "reverse bucket list" of achievements. [21:36] Encouraging sharing of personal goals to invite support without pressure. CONTACT TRAV thebucketlistguy.com trav@thebucketlistguy.com ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ ⁠⁠ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to ⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ ⁠⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks

    Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks
    Apr 15 2025
    Dull does not convert. Tune in to hear blockbuster TV show producer, Maz, tell her A-lister stories: actor Tony Curtis's most important question, Arnold Schwarzenegger's encounter with Paula Yates for the TV show In Bed With Paula, and more. Maz built global audiences for TV shows like ‘X Factor’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Q&A’ and now teaches leaders how to be unforgettable in every room. In this episode, Maz shares how to master presence, reframe fear, and ditch the dull. Whether you lead a team or pitch for a living, her insights will make you rethink how you show up and stand out. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites (2:17) What’s the most important thing happening in the world right now? A reflection on presence and perspective. (5:16) Why the present moment is the only one that matters, and how it shapes your happiness and choices. (8:42) Can charisma be learned? A look at how Arnold Schwarzenegger cultivated presence and charm. (12:00) A tense moment turned around - how humour and kindness maintained rapport under pressure. (15:33) Why personal magnetism matters and how to become the most compelling version of yourself. (17:14) Producing for the audience, not yourself - lessons from creating high-stakes, high-profile shows. (19:22) How to speak with impact by eliminating white noise and sparking curiosity in conversation. (21:21) Fast-track coaching: preparing guests for camera presence with strategic cues and direction. (24:36) Reframing fear as anticipation - how to harness that feeling as energy, not resistance. (27:42) Planning for the unexpected - why anticipating worst-case scenarios leads to confident leadership. CONTACT MAZ SPEAKS mazspeaksglobal.com absolutelyfarrelly.com maz@mazspeaks.com ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep157 Great Monday's Work Culture, with Josh Levine

    Ep157 Great Monday's Work Culture, with Josh Levine
    Apr 1 2025
    Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays: How to design a company culture employees love, and podcast host of Great Mondays Radio for candid conversations with culture leaders. Josh is a Professor, author and speaker on the power of corporate culture and communication; and contributing writer to Fast Company and Forbes magazines. [0:00] Why values such as “accountability” need be framed as choices between viable options, not absolutes. [2:03] Why Josh started Great Mondays Radio podcast to spotlight culture as a business tool. [3:40] Defining company culture as the cause-and-effect of everyday workplace decisions. [6:08] How addressing small emotional “pinches” can build trust instead of resentment. [7:38] Overview of the six components of culture outlined in Great Mondays book and the field guide format. [9:09] Why values should be limited to 3 to 5 and how this forces leaders to prioritize behaviors. [11:18] The importance of expressing values as choices between strategic trade-offs like innovation vs. efficiency. [13:29] Introduction to the four types of recognition based on formality and source. [16:00] The 2x2 recognition model: formal and informal, from leaders and peers, with practical examples. [20:26] How informal leader recognition becomes a ritual and overlaps with other culture-building elements. [22:04] Where to download free exercises and tools from the Great Mondays website. CONTACT JOSH LEVINE Visit Josh's websites at: https://www.youtube.com/@GreatMondays https://greatmondays.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/great-mondays-radio/id1671863469 ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep156 Influence Elevated with Stacey Hanke

    Ep156 Influence Elevated with Stacey Hanke
    Mar 18 2025
    Stacey Hanke's influence strategies help leaders share clear, concise messages conveying confidence and credibility, earn trust, and make an impact no matter the culture. This episode supports the Australian-based Action for Dolphins https://www.afd.org.au/ who advocates dolphin protection. Experience our episodes in a whole new way. You can watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Sounbites [0:00] Why leaders should ask for feedback and how to set it up effectively. [3:17] The biggest mistake leaders make:assuming they have influence without seeking real feedback. [4:45] Leaders expect their teams to understand their good intentions, but perception matters more. [5:11] How consistency in communication and presence builds a strong personal brand. [6:38] Your personal brand follows you everywhere—how you show up in every interaction counts. [7:04] The key to executive presence: being fully present in every interaction. [7:40] Why turning on your camera in virtual meetings is a sign of respect and credibility. [8:39] How to address passive-aggressive behavior and the power of calling out tone. [10:11] The right way to ask for and give feedback to create a culture of openness. [11:25] Balancing praise and constructive feedback to strengthen team relationships. [13:40] Defining your leadership brand and using it to guide your influence. [15:03] How to reframe the word “feedback” to make it more constructive and less intimidating. [16:07] Observing body language and nonverbal cues for real-time feedback. [17:12] Why tailoring feedback to an individual’s style makes it more effective. [17:34] The impact of body language on leadership presence and credibility. [19:33] How leaders can use storytelling to communicate with impact. CONTACT STACEY HANKE CSP, CPAE To access a free chapter from Stacey's book, Influence Redefined Visit: https://staceyhankeinc.com/connect/ Stacey's free resources: https://staceyhankeinc.com/research-downloads/ ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY CSP To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker website for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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