For most of us, when we think change, we resist. There are things, it seems, that begin happening inside our body that tense up at just the idea of it.
Change is something we all have to face from time to time, but the word change sounds so abrupt, doesn’t it?
What if we could think instead to shift, much like an entrepreneur’s business idea might do when it comes to responding to changing market conditions?
Shift feels more gradual, more baby step-friendly, more evolutionary and, maybe most important, less stressful.
In her book Make Your SHIFT
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In today’s episode, Beverly shares:
- The problems with traditional goal setting
- The techniques you can use to successfully deal with difficult people
- Why understanding the behavioral patterns of those around us is so important
- What she strives to achieve whenever giving a public talk
- And a lot more!
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Bev Explains Make Your Shift
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Books Bev Recommends
Changing Behavior: Immediately Transform Your Relationships with Easy-to-Learn, Proven Communication Skills
The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction
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