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WRITING A NEW STORY: Finding More Joy, Balance and Confidence

Don’t miss this episode of The People Catalysts Podcast where we have an energetic chat with special guest, Kelly Resendez. On the People Catalysts Podcast We consistently discuss our relationships with our team, clients and promoters. However, today we are going to hit the rewind button and discuss our relationship with ourselves. Kelly is the Executive Vice President Paramount Partners Group the retail channel of Paramount Equity Mortgage. Paramount has closed more than $27 billion ...

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Deer Companies and Headlight Companies

Have you ever seen a deer in the headlights?  They freeze up.  Is your company like that deer? Or are you the headlights?  Listen in as Karla and Allen discuss the differences between getting your Block Busted and putting your Flicks on the Net. Listen to the podcast here: Are you a “Deer” Company or a “Headlights” Company? Karla Nelson:  Welcome to the people catalyst podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello, Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello, ...

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Selling To Zebras with Jeff Koser

Who are the zebras in your world, and how do you sell to them?  And can I use Artificial Intelligence to help me in sales?  Jeff Koser has the answers.  He is the CEO of Selling to Zebras, Inc. and can teach us all about closing deals with your top revenue-producing customers, your Zebras. Jeff is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sellingtozebras?lang=en and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-koser-4a3911a0/ Listen to the podcast here: Selling To Zebras with Jeff Koser Karla Nelson:  ...

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The WHO-DO: Deep Dive

Who are you?  Are you a Mover or a Shaker?  How about Prover or a Maker?  Or one of the rare few “Oners’ in the world?  In this episode of The People Catalysts, we dive deeper into what your core ability really is. After all, Sun Tzu said “know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril.” Listen to the podcast here: The WHO-DO: Deep Dive Karla Nelson:  ...

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Design Thinking Meets The WHO-DO Method

Have you use Design Thinking within your organization?  Do you want to increase it’s effectiveness by 300-800%?  That’s what happens when you combine Design Thinking and The WHO-DO Method™.  We don’t replace any great methodologies, we just add gasoline and a match to what it already being done. Listen to the podcast here: Design Thinking Meets The WHO-DO Method Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalysts Podcast, Allen Fahden! Allen Fahden:  Hello, Karla. Karla ...

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Everyone Leads. Just At Different Times.

Why do birds fly in a V?  The slipstream from the leader makes it easier to fly.  But what about the leader?  They change leaders about once every minute for an 8-hour flight!  New ideas require new leaders, and different leaders on the same team at different times!  Listen in as Karla and Allen discuss WHO leads during different phases of a project. Listen to the podcast here: Everyone Leads.  Just At Different Times Karla ...

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Logical Creativity

“Military intelligence” is the most famous oxymoron. How about “Logical Creativity”? Is it possible to have a logical process to reach creativity?  Join Karla Nelson as she and Allen Fahden explain three levels of innovation and how to logically find your “Oppo-tunity”, the opportunity that exists in opposites. Listen to the podcast here: Logical Creativity Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalysts podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla. Karla Nelson:  Greetings my good friend. How ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 4 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the fourth in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 4 of 4 Karla Nelson:                    Welcome to The People Catalysts podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:                    Hello, Karla. Karla Nelson:                    Hello, good sir. How ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 3 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the third in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 3 of 4 Karla Nelson:  Welcome to the People Catalyst Podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello, good day my ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 2 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the second in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 2 of 4 Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalyst Podcast Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello Mister, how ...

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