In this episode of the By Product Podcast, host Ian Prukner interviews Simon T. Bailey, an 11-time author and expert in communication. Bailey shares personal stories of resilience and offers practical advice for finding purpose and building meaningful relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being present, authentic listening, and serving others. Bailey also highlights the role of faith and prayer in developing resilience.

More about Simon:

Simon T. Bailey is an award-winning speaker, author, and expert in harnessing personal brilliance and resilience. With a background that spans 30 years, including a significant role at Disney, Simon has inspired audiences in over 50 countries to unlock their potential and create impactful lives. Known for his insightful teachings on transformation and growth, he has worked with over 2,400 organizations, including global brands like American Express, Deloitte, and Marriott. Through his BrilliantU community, coaching, and keynote speeches, Simon empowers individuals to ignite their spark and achieve their fullest potential.

You can find out more about Bailey Here

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience is the ability to bounce back and not become bitter in the face of challenges.


• Finding one's brilliance involves tapping into one's unique talents and gifts and using them to make a difference.


• Being presence-driven means showing up fully in personal and professional relationships and focusing on serving others.


• Authentic listening and genuine interest in others can create high-quality connections and foster meaningful relationships.


• Humility is an important trait in developing resilience and maintaining a positive mindset.


• Starting the day with prayer, worship, and reading scripture can help center and strengthen one's resilience.


• The truth is greater than experience, and relying on the truth can help overcome difficult circumstances.


• Building resilience requires intentional micro moments of connection and appreciation for others.


• Recognizing the value of relationships and serving others can lead to personal and professional growth.


• Resilience is not just about going through adversity, but growing through it and becoming the person one is meant to be.

Chapters

01:00 Resilience at Work: The Importance of Resilience

04:11 Resilience and Resourcefulness

06:22 Finding Your Brilliance

08:46 Evolving from Purpose-Driven to Presence-Driven

12:27 Being Fully Present in Relationships

15:05 Authentic Listening and High-Quality Connections

23:21 Intentional Micro Moments and Serving Others

25:11 Conclusion and Where to Connect with Simon T. Bailey

About Ian Prukner:
Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach Ian Prukner has a wealth of experience creating and growing companies in the finance, real estate, e-commerce, and intellectual property sectors. He has achieved over $4 billion in sales.

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