A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist

AI, Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm!  Whether we like it or not, it is here to stay and grow.   It's evolving at a  geometric rate.   So how is it affecting business and how can we use it to our advantage. On this episode, I chatted with IT expert,  Dave Demczuk, founder of Atria Systems.  Dave is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His interest in AI systems began in the early 2000's with some of the first publicly available generative learning algorithms.  His expertise lies in demystifying complex technological concepts, particularly in the realm of small business. Dave has a unique ability to translate the intricacies of AI into layman's terms, making it accessible and understandable for all. Dave shared his knowledge and experiences, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the practical applications of AI in the business world with a focus on ChatGPT and upcoming Microsoft features for business professionals.All the sites mentioned and more are at the bottom of these notes.2:25    You'll be surprised to know, AI has been a part of our daily lives for many years already.4:00   AI has exploded, particularly Chat GPT4:26  What is Chat GPT?5:35  How is Chat GPT impacting our business?  It reached over 100M users in January.7:30  What AI wont do (at the moment!)  Wont replace physical activities8:22  AI and creative tasks.  What tools are available for creating images and PowerPoint.  This is massive for anyone who produces content.12:30  AI's impact on the 4 day week.  Amazing for productivity.15:00  What businesses are currently best served by AI.  Who are the early adopters?20:36  AI, The Terminator and Skynet.....how far can this be from reality?  This is a scary story.    | AI Platform           |          Type of AI                 | Address | OpenAI's ChatGPT  | Natural Language Processing (NLP), Conversational AI  |                                                                                                                     OpenAI | Microsoft's Copilot  | Code Completion AI  | Microsoft Copilot | IBM's Watson  | NLP, Machine Learning, Conversational AI  | IBM Watson | Midjourney  | Text to Image Generation  | https://www.midjourney.com/ | Runway Gen2  | Text to Video  | https://runwayml.com | Text-to-Video-Synthesis-Colab  | Text to Video Synthesis  | GitHub Repository US air force denies running simulation in which AI drone ‘killed’ operator | US military | The Guardian Youtubers that give good AI information: AI Revolution - YouTube Matt Wolfe - YouTube 

In this powerful and entertaining episode, Eli Scheier shared his fascinating journey of self discovery from being an institutional day trader on Wall St to a jail cell to being a shepherd in the Middle East to studying Yoga and Meditation in India to eventually finding his way to Tulum, Mexico where he established 'I Am Love' Meditation and Workshop Retreats.Eli has a master's Degree in Clinical Psychology of the Spiritual MInd Body from Columbia University and having studied the practice of Yoga, Meditation  and Stillness in India at Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Trimbal; Anand Prakash Ashram, Rishikesh and  Tushita Meditiation Centre, Dharamsala, Eli offers an abundance of knowledge from many teachers and cultures.Highlights include:1:20 Wall St to Mexico.  "There was a fork in the road, and I took the wrong fork"  Eli Scheier.  Was Wall St really as bad as depicted in 'The Wolf of Wall St'?14:00  Spiritual path.17:00  Spirituality meets Psychology.22:00  Having presence and 'that' little voice.  It's either a track of love or fear.25:40  The purpose of meditation28:10  With our thoughts we create our world. The 4 keys, Intention, Certainty, Self Love and Super Power30:20  Self Love.  If we can't love ourselves, how can we expect others to love us?33:30  Where and how to start changing your life.37:10  Within every culture and every religion, the #1 rule is Love Thy Neighbour as You Would Love Thyself.38:50  Everybody you meet, you meet for a reason.  The universe is trying to send you a message.  43:00  The importance of affirmationsFor more information on Eli's work head to his website at https://iamloveretreats.com/  

WHEN YOU USE THE POWER OF THE MIND, YOU CONTROL THE EXPERIENCE. Heather Sasaki experienced intense personal growth through surviving torture, child abuse and school bullying and Conny Cruz was on her own healing journey after many years in the jungle which is the New York Corporate Real Estate and Construction market.  Through their own personal journeys, both found Hypnotherapy and a deep desire to help others. Heather is the founder of ‘Heather and Hearts Healing’,  Certified Trauma Release Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist and has over 11,000 hours of Meditation Coaching.Conny is the founder of ‘Deep Dive and Thrive’, Certified Hypnotherapist,  Rapid Transformational Therapist, Certified Time Line Therapy and NLP Practitioner and together they are the hosts of the popular podcast, 2 Naked Hypnotherapists On this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’, Heather and Conny shared their journey and we stripped bare to the naked facts and fictions of Hypnotherapy.2:55  Heather's story of childhood abuse and torture5:40  Chronic back and hip pain can be related to emotion pain and or trauma11:24  What is Hypnotherapy and how it works12:30  You are in multiple hypnotic states every day17:00   Our subconscious mind is the root cause of all our limiting beliefs18:50   What Hypnotherapy IS NOT and how our subconscious is running 95% of our behaviours25:00   Why you cant be manipulated during hypnotherapy32:30   The distinction between acute pain and chronic pain and how hypnotherapy can help37:13  What is procrastination, why we procrastinate and strategies that help you now40:40  The importance of our words and the impact in physical manifestations44:00  The best times of the day to meditate, read your affirmations and the science behind it.47:00  Why your subconscious is sabotaging your success 

"WE ARE A COLLECTION OF PATTERNS AND HABITS"Dr Gail Crossley-Craven, known as Dr CC, has an established and successful career. Gail is expert in leadership, human performance and professional development; the pillars on which she has built her career and by which she lives her life. Gail is founder of Crossley-Craven Consulting and has instructed and inspired people through writing, teaching, college and university lectures, training, business seminars, conference speaker, consulting to small business, personal counselling and educating clients all over the world She has a strong belief in life-long education and she truly ‘walks her talk’…hence her long list of academic and professional qualifications in education, psychology and business. She works to bring out the full potential of people and makes time for you when you need it most. .The highlights of the program:5:00  What is 'The Great Resignation' and the idea of 'group think'   The 2 areas we must all work on.9:15  Professional Development vs Personal Development and the interconnection between the 2.12:40  The million dollar question, what and how do I find my purpose and Gail's advice on maybe why you haven't found or cant find yours. 18:53  Gail explored 'Victim Mentality' and why many people choose that.  Are we unconsciously supporting this in others?21:00  Leadership, what it is and what it isn't.  It's lonely and isolated at the top.  Real qualities,  training, support, mentorship and the importance if communication.32:00  Vicarious Trauma, what it is?38:48  Validation vs Justification   Gail is living proof of the benefits that ongoing personal and professional development, and determination has on people.  As one of her clients said many years ago, “Everyone needs a Dr CC!”

ARE YOU STRUGGLING  TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF?WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GREAT LIES WE ARE SOLD AROUND DIETING AND NUTRITION?On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fitness and Wellness expert Leslie Urbas shared the truth, lies and other fun facts about nutrition, fitness  and wellness in a world that seems to worship 'bad apples' and fad frenzies in the market place.Leslie has  been featured in globally recognized brands such as:Under ArmourfitbitAuthority magazinemyfitnesspalIn an industry worth over $80 Billion, you can expect there is a fair amount of confusion over what is fact and what is fiction.Leslie shared:What are the 2 biggest lies we are told.The myths we have been told to believe around weight loss.The secret to real weight loss and diet control.Her 5 step program to losing the weight and importantly, keeping it off.the REAL fact behind meal replacement and protien shakes.Vegan is not always healthy.  What processed products are you actually eating?Middle age weight gain.  Fact or myth?Does intermittent fasting really work?Tips to quick and easy, healthy meal prep.For more information about Leslie and her work, head to her website atwww.LeslieUrbas.com and follow her on social media.

THE WAY WE FEEL COMES DOWN TO 2 THINGS.The words we say to ourselves The pictures we make in our head.After the death of her alcoholic and abusive husband, Diane Konkin went on to establish her business, Advanced Mind Health, a Rapid Transformational Therapy TM,   specializing in intrusive emotions and addictionsOn this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’,  Diane shared her story of healing and the amazing work she currently does helping people.2:35        Her alcoholic, abusive husband and her unexpected emotions after his death.5:39        What is RTT and the research done by Stamford University.12:52     95% of our actions are driven by the subconscious mind. 17:30     Diane took us through her process21:56     Our beliefs our formed in our subconscious up to the age of 7.27:30     A really great lesson for everyone in the coaching space around client selection.  How                    committed are they?31:00     Diane cleared up for me how a super successful business person can suffer from low                       self-esteem.36:00     You can never truly understand unless you have been through it.38:00     The 3 steps to getting over any addiction.  #1 Rule of the mind is will always do                                     exactly what it thinks you want to do. 

Sarah Reimann was a high school dropout at 15, overcame domestic violence, depression, divorce and drug abuse all by the time she was 20. and has gone  on to forge a professional career and is now a sought after business advisor, financial expert and speaker.On this episode of A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist, Sarah shares her inspiring story.After 15 years as a qualified tax accountant and business owner, she knows and understands the challenges business owners face with managing staff, juggling all the balls and keeping up a healthy lifestyle.Now, as a Certified Business Advisor, Financial Expert and Motivational Speaker, Sarah provides consulting and training to business owners and teaches them how to understand the story behind their numbers, so they have the strategies and control they need to reduce stress and make smart business decisions. 3:25   Sarah shared her story domestic violence7:21   The important life lessons she learnt.  How her experience, whilst not pleasant, gave her resilience and the power of perspective.11:39  Sarah shared her 'mid life' crisis and what lead her to follow her true passion and calling.14:05  The regular, common problems she sees and the importance of systematizing.15:45 Understanding your numbers, particularly cash flow and profit to help business owners with decision making18:50   The importance of defining your market.20:00  Strategic planning, goal setting and budgets.  Do your team know and understand your business  mission and vision?  Having your team on board lead to better overall outcomes.  Sarah shared the staggering number of businesses that don't have clearly defined goals!25:00   The importance of self care and making sure you schedule time away to work on the the  business and recharge your batteries.  The dangers of micro management.29:00   Is your business saleable?  Are personal brands saleable.  Sarah shared her thoughts.36:00   Financial literacy in our youth.  The dangers of easy credit, Afterpay, Zip Pay.  Where financial literacy should start.For more information about Sarah and her work, head to her website at  https://www.sarahreimann.com.au/ .  You can also follow her on her social media channels.

Mike Gregga has been conducting training of all kinds for over 20 years and more than 10 years training Intelligence Analysts for the US Military.   Mike has extensive experience with accredited courses, certifications and formal curriculum models.With this extensive experience and combined with his 'superpower' of creating completable course and coaching content at the speed of simplicity, Mike is passionate about and is now  helping his clients make course content simple, clear and efficient.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Mike shared much of his extensive experience and knowledge around course and content creation.4:20  How do you 'train' an Intelligence Analyst?  "We are susceptible to believe that which we already have convinced ourselves to be true"  The need for clear simple thinking logic and understanding biases and how they work.6:40  How he transitioned into his own business and fascinating insights about working for the US Government.14:10   The skills and lessons he learnt in the US Military which have had the most profound impact on his business.17:00   How to optimize your online content.21:30  The biggest roadblocks in creating your online course.  Less is more.  Mike shared a staggering statistic around course completion rates of participants!27:00  An online course cannot convey mastery.  Understanding the utility of a program and how it should be a lead up to higher ticket programs.33:00  Understanding  'Certification' and 'Accreditation'  With such a plethora of online courses, these terms have become diluted.If you are a course / content creator or looking to become one, this episode is a must!  For more details about Mike's programs, visit his website at   greggamedia.com

"CREATE CONTENT YOUR AUDIENCE WILL FIND EASY TO CONSUME ON THEIR WORST DAY"After turning her 45 minute video and a training manual into 2 books and helping a client turn 3 hours of Zoom calls into 32 videos and 2 years worth of social media assets,  Sally A Curtis saw a opportunity to help other businesses.Sally helps turn existing content and collateral into new profitable brand assets.  Her mission is to amplify your voice, message and your impact across all the services.   Sally creates leverage by maximising your visibility, saving you time and accelerating your speed to the market.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Sally provided an endless stream of golden nuggets including10:00   Editing tools to help with video editing Perfect Recall and Headliner for podcast audio grabs.  12:00   The need to think more intuitively and not practically when repurposing content.   Create methodical systems to minimise your time required.15:00   The image positions the viewer.  The importance of selecting the right image and where to find suitable images.  123rf.com and canva .com18:35   Becoming a recognizable brand.   Your audience and clients have an expectation of you.22:00  Sally shared a great scheduling tool and the only one she currently uses.  loomly.com which allows up to 10 platforms.   The importance of reusable brand assets and scheduling 3 months in advance. 26:00   The importance of frequency and quality of posting.  Consistency is king.  How often does your audience need to consume your content.  Test and measure.  3 keys.  Know your audience.  Provide massive value.  Watch the data.33:30   Sally shared her insights into Lead magnets and where the trend is.  The market is fatigued and they want bite size actionable content.  "Create content they will find easy to consume on their worst day"39:00   Understand what your customers preferred method of consumption is. Ebook  into bite size tiles into videos into audioThis episode is jam packed with easy, actionable steps to take the stress out of creating an abundance of strategic brand assets.

Odell Bizzell's entrepreneurial career started in 1999 when Odell and his best friend started a small candy company that earned them over $75,000 while earning an academic scholarship to a top university. Odell is a business coach that teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners how to double their income with public speaking and has been featured in the USA Today, Yahoo Finance, CNBC.com, and 200 media outlets. He’s also the author of 10 books and as a motivational speaker he has partnered with over 240 colleges, organizations, and even the military to teach communication skills to emerging professionals in 45 states. Odell has been featured on some of the same programs championship athletes and celebrities such as Dave Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, & ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Odell shared his  experiences and wealth of knowledge.  Highlights include2:08  Amazing story of the candy enterprise and the most valuable business lesson he learnt.5:28  How he transitioned  from being a candy entrepreneur to a highly sought after speaker and business coach.8:10  Being a chapter in front of your audience, not a lifetime.9:50 Key lessons the candy venture taught him and how it related to growing his business.  He solved the problem, offered variety and people liked him.14:05 The key component for a successful message and the importance of practice. "professionals practice more than they perform"21:18  How he dealt with Covid and the value or reconnecting with your customers.30:50  The importance of teaching speaking and communication skills in schools42:00  The key element to being a successful speaker and communicator.....Knowing your audience.This episode is jam packed with valuable content which is applicable irrespective of what your business is.Learn more about Odell at   www.OdellSpeaks.comFollow Odell on social mediaFacebook   @OdellBizzellTwitter   @OdellBizzellInstagram   @OdellBizzell

Sally Carruthers  confessed to being a 'hot mess' in her 20's.  Organisation was not her strong suite and nor was it top of the list of priorities but after more than 5 years in the Royal Australian Airforce which included overseas deployment, all that changed.Being forced into a strict regime of personal organisation whilst in the military,  Sally saw the benefits and soon was a convert.  Not only was she a convert but she went on to form her business, 'Organised by Sally' where she fulfils her passion by helping busy woman and overwhelmed families declutter and organise their homes so they can focus on enjoying life and what really matters.  On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist',  Sally sharedHow her experience in the military paved her pathWhat she finds to be the main reasons for clutterTypically, what main items are the source of clutterThe emotional toll and stress can cause on both individuals and familiesAnd to finish of, Sally gave her top 5 tips declutter and stay decluttered!Find a home for thingsMake it a positive experienceStart small, grow your declutter muscles!Complete the taskIdentify the source  and eliminate or at worse, reduce it.For more information about how Sally can help you or you family, head to her website at https://organisedbysally.com.au/

"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU GET GOOD AT"Kristen MillerOn this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist', I chatted with the delightful and inspirational Kristen Miller.Kristen is an internationally acclaimed business mentor, strategist and personal power alchemist. She specializes in personal brands and small companies with teams of under 20. She works with her clients to have fun while implementing sustainable growth systems, engaging high performance team dynamics, and creating conscious leaders so that more people can make big money while running small businesses.  Kristen was vulnerable enough to share her 'rock bottom' 2015. We got serious but we also shared lots of laughs.The episode is jam packed full of gems including:👉 Be careful what you get good at - habits are habits whether empowering or disempowering for you👉 Why most people's million $$$ barriers are rooted in their mindset👉 How her  8-figure clients also have inner demons to overcome like the rest of us (we're all human and we're all multi-dimensional beings)👉 Her  x2 daily rituals that personally incorporate into my life experience since then👉 "Your habits create your harmony (or disharmony), but your rituals create your results👉 A 3-column Beliefs + Results exercise she does with her MMM clients so that they can identify the belief systems driving the results they're currently getting which they DON'T want... and how to release them to reclaim authority over the mind👉 Why everyone has an energetic signature even if they're unaware of it, and how we measure it with the map of consciousness as a logarithmic scale👉 Why she believes in the P2P philosophy - no longer the outdated B2B or B2C marketing mindsetAs someone who specializes in personal brands and small companies from solopreneurs to small teams of <20, she works with clients so they can:👉have fun while implementing sustainable growth systems,👉engage high performance team coaching dynamics, and👉create conscious leaders so that more people can make big money while running small businessesAnd more!

Sue Giacobbe and Dan Kuss are on a mission to help people and teams flourish at work–with professional development programs that enable them to be more effective and successful. They believe that when you develop your individuals to strengthen your teams, your organisation will flourish along with the individuals. Specifically, administration teams, who sometimes fall between the gaps when it comes to Professional Development. Drawing on their collective experience in the education, healthcare and corporate sectors, they love to help people live an engaged, balanced and motivated life, where they do their best work.  On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist'  I chatted with this dynamic duo of coaching and personal development.I asked them:How they came togetherBiggest challenges organisations faceSigns of team dysfunctionHow they deal with gaps between team members specifically skills and valuesWhy admin teams within organisations have fallen through the training and upskilling 'gap'

PARENTING IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST JOBS ON THE PLANET!and to make it even tougher, no training manual is provided when our little bundles of joy arrive.  You somehow think you have it worked out until the next one arrives and the confronting reality sets in that you don't!On this episode of A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I spoke with Holly Nunan,  mother of 3, an international best-selling children's author, and a highly sought-after motivational speaker and trainer. Holly is fast becoming the leading authority globally on conscious parenting, teaching parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world how to raise children who are self-aware, and full of self-esteem, self-belief, self-love, and self-worth.  Her ability to teach an audience, and deliver a message that resonates with their soul is unparalleled. Her work doesn’t just “inspire and motivate”, it leaves a lasting impact on the lives of those who are fortunate enough to cross her path.  Thousands of parents have attended Holly’s workshops, retreats, and online training, and are astounded by the instant improvements in the behavior of their children, just by making simple adjustments in the language they use.  Holly teaches how to parent from a new perspective, which takes the exhaustion out of parenting, and brings harmony back into the home. Holly's principles breed a deeper sense of connectedness between adults and children, leaving each feeling more empowered and at peace. 

ANNETTE  FOUND REFUGE FROM THE BULLYING IN HER SCHOOL LIBRARY.With a Kindle called ‘her best mate’ and borderline obsession for reading, Annette Densham, writer, journalist, storyteller was destined to have a career centered around delicious, wonderful words. From hiding in the school library as a 10-year-old determined to fill more reading cards than her classmates (her record is three in one term) to meeting deadlines as a journalist, Annette’s innate curiosity has driven her love for storytelling. When she is not reading or writing stories, this multi-award-winning PR and business awards specialist is working with professional service providers to cement their position as a market leader through strategic planning and good old fashion storytelling. On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I had a thoroughly enjoyable chat with Annette who shared her journey.  Amongst other things, we chatted about The importance of businesses telling a great story to connect with their market.  People connect with people through their stories, not the company or products.Her health challenges and recent weight loss surgery which has had a remarkable positive impact on previous other health conditions such as Asthma.Her new book 'How To Eat A Shit Sandwich and Keep Smiling'A very entertaining and open lady.  

Does your business run you or do you run your business?  Can your business run without you?  How many hours do you work in your business?In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist, successful CEO and Businesswoman turned elite business coach and mentor, Tammy Edwards shared her success steps and strategies. on how, from very humble beginnings, she built and sold a multi-million dollar business.Tammy had a clear plan.  Starting with no staff and in only 15 short years, Tammy sold Tuckfields to the first person SHE wanted to sell it to at the price she wanted.  Tammy regularly took time off (including one continuous 3 month period) and with the systems she had in place, the business ran itself.  In fact, at the time of the sale, she was regularly only working 11 hours per week.  What is even more remarkable about her story is that she started with no money and NEVER borrowed any to build it.  The growth was funded purely by profit.Tammy shared:The importance of having people in her cornerHaving a clear plan from the get-goHer staff selection processThe importance of protecting your profitand right at the end, a very valuable lesson with the difference between capacity and availability.Tammy has walked the walk and is very qualified to talk the talk. She is now an elite business coach and has created Tammy's Table, an inclusive and supportive community of like-minded business owners who are determined to run, rather than be run by their businesses.For more information about her coaching and Tammy's Table head to her websitewww.tammy-edwards.com.au/

11 YEARS SINCE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE CANCER, DESIREE FRASER CONTINUES HER BATTLE.   Only about 80 people a year are diagnosed with ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA, a rare cancer with no cure.   Many other cancers demonstrate a higher probability of survival as the period of remission and being cancer-free increases.Where patients with ACC are not classified as 'being in remission'  but with 'No Findings Present' (NFP) and the longer they are NFP, the probability of the cancer returning increases.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist' I caught up with Desiree to see how she was progressing after our initial 'Cuppa' a year ago.  (to listen to the original interview click HERE )After having income protection insurance and full private health cover, Desiree is now $60k out of pocket, has had 60 medical procedures and is currently on a waiting list to reconstruct her jaw which has all but disintegrated as a result of the radiation therapy.And through all this, Desiree continues her tireless work with her foundation, Without a Ribbon.Desiree's story is one of courage, resilience and service for fellow cancer 'warriors'Whilst raising funds for her charity is vital to continue it's valuable work, raising awareness is critical!  PLEASE, PLEASE SHARE THIS TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS AND OTHER RARE CANCERS.  IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING.  PLEASE.

WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE UNDUE INFLUENCE AND COERCIVE CONTROL?Christopher Karvountzis was born into the secretive religion know as the Jehovah's Witnesses and spent his first 30 years a part of this group.In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Christopher shared his compelling and emotional journey from experiencing control of every aspect of his life to his attempted suicide and eventually, his leaving as a gay man, disowned by former friends, community, and family.I asked him:The origins of his families involvementWhat tactics of undue influence and control were employedThe circumstances of attempting to end his lifeThe consequences of his acknowledgment of his sexuality and much more.Christopher has had a professional career spanning the wine, property development, government, and private industry.  A constant theme of his career has been transformed through learning, empowerment, and experimentation.  To date, Christopher has assisted businesses to drive transformative innovation through product and service redesign in the public and private sectors. Going forward Christopher’s work will assist in educating the public on the dangers of cults and high control groups, helping them to identify the tactics techniques they use to manipulate, recruit, and retain members and also assisting service providers to understand and empathize with clients who may be experiencing negative consequences of membership.   Very soon he will be launching a website with tools, resources, and links so watch this space.  

HOW IS THE MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR WORKPLACE?The current pandemic has created an environment no one could have ever imagined.  Lockdowns and working from home have become the new norm and the toll on our mental health is high.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I chatted with Sophie Bretag, experienced People, Culture and HR Leader, Founder of Metta Leaders and Kindness Consultant and Mindful Mentor.  Sophie was also a finalist in the 2020  'Leadership HQ National Women in Leadership Award'Sophie shared:Simple strategies both employers and employees can implement to improve mental health both in the workplace and at homeLow or no cost Employer Assisted Programs to support workplace mental healthThe ROI for the employer and much more.

HOW DO YOU DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF AND STAND OUT ABOVE THE SOCIAL MEDIA NOISE?On this episode of  'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I chatted with Samantha Riley, Authority Positioning Strategist, Best Selling Author, Speaker, and host of 'The Thought Leaders Business Lab' podcast.What was the one constant in marketing she had seen over her 27 years?How do you build 'trust' when you are starting out?Samantha shared her thoughts on those and many more questions and told me why 'collaboration' is such an important business strategy.Samantha has built multiple businesses over the last 27 years, and grew her first 7-figure business from the ground up before she was 30.With a wealth of knowledge, Samantha works with experts to be positioned as the trusted thought leader people turn to, and has a passion for helping people to create their business so they can live their life by design.