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Interview: Time Management, on Michigan Business Beat

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I’ve become a bit of a regular guest on Chris Holman’s radio show, Michigan Business Beat. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed time management – one of the biggest issues facing many people who hire a coach.

In this 6-minute interview, we cover:

  • My workbook, Time Management Strategies and Tactics (you can get a copy by following the instructions here).
  • Why “time management” is a bit of a misnomer, and we should instead think about “energy management” and where we allocate our energy.
  • The importance of saying “no” because of our underlying “yes” to other commitments.
  • How life and work fit together, including the concept of life balance and the importance of enjoying your work.
  • My “more, less, start, stop” framework for assessing and changing the activities in your life.

Click below to listen to the interview:

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Business-Beat-June-2014.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “Business Beat”]

You can also visit my Podcasts page to hear other interviews with me.

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Interview: Business Coaching, Soft Skills, “Intrepreneurship” and New Perspectives

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I’ve been interviewed again by Chris Holman of Michigan Business Beat. We had a wide-ranging discussion, centering on coaching within the business world.

In this six-minute interview, Chris and I discuss:

  • “Soft skills for hard times” and how many people were let go in 2008-9 who had technical competencies but didn’t possess the softer skills of leadership, management, and coaching.
  • How people need to be versatile and wear many hats in smaller companies, developing their technical and softer skills.
  • The idea of “intrepreneurship”, including innovation, creativity, and the necessity of emotional intelligence.
  • Welcoming diverse perspectives (e.g. from people much younger or older than yourself).
  • Coming up with new ideas and new approaches by reading a wide range of materials from a variety of industries.

Click below to listen to the interview:

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Business-Beat-May-2014.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “Business Beat”]

You can also visit my Podcasts page to hear other interviews with me.

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My Business Beat Interview with Chris Holman

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I was interviewed recently on Michigan Business Network’s “Business Beat” show by Chris Holman.

We discussed:

  • What I do as a coach, and the purpose of coaching.
  • The importance of focusing on strengths versus weaknesses.
  • The key areas I concentrate on with clients: communications, relationship-building, leadership / management, and coaching.
  • The current economy and a new focus on entrepreneurialism and “economic gardening”.

To listen to this six-minute interview, simply click the “play” button below.

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Business-Beat-March-2014-2.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “Business Beat”]

You can find more interviews with me on my Podcasts and Videos page.

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Getting Re-Motivated in the Journey Toward Your Goals

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This is an excerpt from my appearance on BlogTalkRadio’s show On the Dean’s List, with host Dean la Douceur.

In this five minute clip, Dean and I talk about:

  • Hitting a plateau in your journey toward your goals – and what you can do about it.
  • The concept of “creative tension” and what this means when you’re stuck at a plateau.
  • Exploring a new vision for the future to re-motivate you.
  • What to do when the people around you are uncomfortable with you changing.
  • The book Influencer: The Power to Change Anything and the power of different types of support.

Simply click below to play the audio file:

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Barry-Demp-Deans-List-4.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “On the Dean’s List”]

If you’d like to hear the whole of my interview with Dean la Douceur (37 minutes), please click here to visit my Podcasts page. You can listen to it online or download it.

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The Coaching Business, How to Choose a Coach, Plus Free Tools and Resources for You [audio]

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This is an excerpt from my appearance on BlogTalkRadio’s show On the Dean’s List, with host Dean la Douceur.

In this seven minute clip, we discuss:

  • My work coaching other coaches (you can find out more about this here).
  • The coaching business and what you should look for when bringing in an outside consultant or coach.
  • How to establish whether a coach or consultant is credible and competent.
  • The tools and resources that I offer on my website – and why I’m willing to offer so much for free.

Simply click below to play the audio file:

[audio:http://www.thequotablecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Deans-List-3.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “On the Dean’s List”]

Links to the resources I mention:

If you’d like to hear the whole of my interview with Dean la Douceur (37 minutes), please click here to visit my Podcasts page. You can listen to it online or download it.

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The Importance of Relationships in Your Professional Life, and How to Build Them [audio]

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This is an excerpt from my appearance on BlogTalkRadio’s show On the Dean’s List, with host Dean la Douceur.

In this five minute clip, we discuss:

  • How relationships create opportunities and entry points.
  • Sending hand-written letters and thank-you notes – and why this is so powerful.
  • The amount of choice we have today – and how we make choices between different professionals and service providers.
  • The importance of contributing to your community and helping other people.

Simply click below to play the audio file.

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Barry-Demp-Deans-List-2.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “On the Dean’s List”]

If you’d like to hear the whole of my interview with Dean la Douceur (37 minutes), please click here to visit my Podcasts page. You can listen to it online or download it.

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Creating New Patterns, Facing Change and Managing Your Time Better [audio]

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This is a seven-minute excerpt from my appearance on BlogTalkRadio’s show On the Dean’s List, with host Dean la Douceur. In it, Dean and I discuss:

  • The quote “When patterns are broken, new worlds will emerge.”
  • The blocks to change – what holds us back (e.g. fear of loss).
  • Top issues that clients seek my support with and how that’s changed over my career.
  • Time management, particularly in the light of new technology. “Time is the coin of your life.” [link to the quote]
  • Interpersonal communications, social media, and face-to-face conversations.

Simply click below to play the audio file.

[audio:http://www.thequotablecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Deans-List-1.mp3|titles=Barry Demp, “On the Dean’s List”]

If you’d like to hear the whole of my interview with Dean la Douceur (37 minutes), please click here to visit my Podcasts page. You can listen to it online or download it.

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Interview on Coaching with the Michigan Business Network

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I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Michigan Business Network’s radio show “Association Impact” last week. During the discussion, I answered questions such as:

  • What kind of process do you use when working with executives?
  • What makes a coaching process more effective than training alone?
  • What does a typical coaching relationship look like in terms of time commitment and costs?

You can listen to the interview (in two parts) below:

[audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MMOTIONSS5.mp3|titles=Barry Demp on Association Impact – Part One] [audio:http://www.dempcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MMOTIONSS6.mp3|titles=Barry Demp on Association Impact – Part Two]
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Quotching: Coaching Through Powerful and Inspiring Quotes

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I just got back from a conference where we were encouraged to create new and different approaches to accomplish our goals.

One thing we learned is that to create a strong brand, it’s helpful to have your own unique word. Given my love of quotes and my love of coaching, I came up with the word quotching, which is simply coaching through the use of powerful and inspiring quotes.

I have registered the domain www.quotching.com and will be creating a site there.

Your Help Needed!

The Quotable Coach currently has over 600 subscribers, but I want to get these 30-second nuggets of inspiration and motivation out there for an even larger audience.

If you were me, what creative, innovate, or novel approaches would you use to bring these 250+ quotes (so far) to more people?

Please leave a comment below to let me know your ideas.

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Troy Chamber of Commerce Interview with Barry Demp [Video]

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Recently, I was interviewed by Scott Foster from the Troy Chamber of Commerce (where I serve as a member of the Board of Directors).

In the video, you’ll find out:

  • What my dream job would be … if I wasn’t a coach. 🙂
  • What my favorite quote is, and what it means to me.
  • How I started my first business at the age of eleven.
  • Why I left a Fortune 500 company to become a coach, 19 years ago.

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