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Alex Swire-Clark, Human Behavior Expert

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This podcast helps you harness emotional intelligence to improve your personal and professional relationships!! Want to improve the way you communicate and build better relationships in your organization and beyond? How about closing more sales or reducing workplace conflict? Retaining top talent or being a more effective coach sound like a plan? We've got you covered. OR Do you want to reduce conflict in your personal life? Want to improve your relationship with a parent or your partner? Th ...
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My transformational course is here!! Hey everyone! As I have been speaking across the country, people have been asking me for ways to apply this methodology in their personal lives. The course is up and running. Here is the link to my free 40 minute webinar that gives you a taste of what you can expect! https://www.eiondemand.com/registration-page-…
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Hiring is tough!! How do we find good people? How do we keep them? It's like the wild west out there. In this series of videos we're going to discuss the five secrets of effective hiring. Part five is all about following the process!! What part does your intuition play? Can you hire off a first impression? Join me as we wrap of this powerful series…
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Hiring is tough!! How do we find good people? How do we keep them? It's like the wild west out there. In this series of videos we're going to discuss the five secrets of effective hiring. Part four is all about asking the right questions!! Is “Tell me about yourself” a good starting question? I’ll give you some great tips to help with your next hir…
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Hiring is tough!! How do we find good people? How do we keep them? It's like the wild west out there. In this series of videos we're going to discuss the five secrets of effective hiring. Part three is all about resume busting!! Can people do what their resume says they can do. There’s a simple way to find out. Part one found here: https://youtu.be…
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Some people enjoy fun gifts. Others want something practical. How do you know what to get? We're coming down to the wire. If you're looking for last minute home run gifts, this episode is for you. High C gifts Silicone Garlic Peeler https://smile.amazon.com/Garlic-Peeler-Silicone-Roller-Cloves/dp/B07XNV4ZK3/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=garlic%2Bpeeler%2Btu…
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Hiring is tough!! How do we find good people? How do we keep them? It's like the wild west out there. In this series of videos we're going to discuss the five secrets of effective hiring. Part two talks about job benchmarking and how it can help your new hires feel as though you customized the job just for them!! Resources ======================== …
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Hiring is tough!! How do we find good people? How do we keep them? It's like the wild west out there. In this series of videos we're going to discuss the five secrets of effective hiring. Part one talks about the secret foundational block that will help poor fitting candidates self select out!! Resources ======================== ***FREE Emotional I…
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The Holidays are a time of joy. Family, friends, and fun. They're also a stressful time of year. Cooking, cleaning, hosting, and communicating with people that we infrequently see. Not to mention the little ones running around. Cue the Grinch, all the noise, noise, NOISE!! How do we make it a cheerful holiday season and maintain our sanity? Can our…
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Last week I had a decision to make. My resulting action could have been a life and death outcome. What was the situation? How did I respond? More importantly, how would YOU have responded? What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s Resources ======================== …
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Practice makes perfect. We've all heard that before. I don't that's actually true though. In today's episode, we challenge this age old notion and discover repetition's true role in your personal and professional success. Resources ======================== ***FREE Emotional Intelligence Mini Course*** https://www.eiondemand.com/tryit *** Get Your O…
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Truett and Dan Cathy have created an American phenomenon: The Chicken sandwich. Every fast food chain on the planet is now in the Chicken sandwich arms race trying to compete with Chick-Fil-A. Why does Chick-Fil-A continue to stand at the top of mountain? Truett Cathy believed there are three Cs that have led to their success. I'll share those with…
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When speaking professionally across the country, people ask me all kinds of great questions. Recently, someone asked, "Alex, how can we tell what personality style someone is since we can't give them an assessment?" This episode focuses on a question you can ask in general conversation to find out more about people in a non-threatening way. You'll …
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Seriously, Alex? What am I going to get from a podcast about you cutting your hair? I understand. It's all about our ability to respond. In today's episode, we're going to look at responsibility and RESPONDABILITY. How do those work together? How can they help you improve your personal and professional relationships? ***FREE Emotional Intelligence …
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What do you do if you have to make a presentation or speech after some one famous? Do you get stressed? Do you embrace it? In today's video we look at an actual scenario that I am facing speaking after someone VERY famous. What are my strategies for success? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? Resources ======================== ***FREE Emotiona…
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This episode was ROUGH. My voice is shot and my energy level is low. Why? I spent a week following my passion. It's something I've been able to do for 25 years. What is it and why do I run myself into the ground to do it every summer? How can you ID your passions and act on them? Listen to find out!! ======================== What is a DISC Personal…
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Black Widow is out and people are excited! Are you watching it in theaters or on Disney+ ? Your decision might be based on your budget, OR it could be based on your personality. In today's video we look at Disney's release and why its success could impact your personal and professional life. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DIS…
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In today's video, we're going to take a whimsical look at High D styles. With the goal of #understanding others better, we discuss a typical day for the High D styles. This will give you an inside look into their daily activity, attitudes, and priorities. Here on the pod, we help you develop your #emotionalintelligence to improve your personal and …
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Emotional Intelligence is a key component to personal and professional success. But what is it?? Why is it so important? In today's video we discuss the four key aspects of #emotionalintelligence and how to increase your #understanding of your self and others. Resources ======================== ***FREE Emotional Intelligence Mini Course*** https://…
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DISC: Where did it come from? That was a question I recently answered during one of my corporate events. I thought it would be fun to explore DISC origins. Join me as we hop in the time machine and go back to Hippocrates' time when words like "choleric" and "sanguine" helped jumpstart this wonderful understanding of personality dynamics. We'll move…
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Can you be funny at work and still get things done? Is it always appropriate? In today's video we're going to look at humor in the workplace. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of being funny in the workplace. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s Resource…
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In today's video, it's part 2!! We look again at how the interview process is changing. Emotional Intelligence questions are becoming more and more common. This episode focuses on Relationship Management. We discuss four great EI questions you need to know if you're hiring new team members or if you're on the other side of the table doing interview…
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In today's video, we look at how the interview process is changing. Emotional Intelligence questions are becoming more and more common. We discuss four great EI questions you need to know if you're hiring new team members or if you're on the other side of the table doing interview prep work for a new career. What To Watch Next =====================…
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Interpersonal conflict happens. From poor communication to lack of clarity, it's going to rear its ugly head. How do you respond to it? In today's episode we're going to tell discuss how each personality type reacts to it and how you can better anticipate your own response so you can better avoid any negative outcomes as a result of it. What To Wat…
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There's one key concept that causes 90% of all interpersonal conflict. Do you know what it is? In today's episode we're going to tell you what it is and what causes it so you can prevent it from happening in your personal and professional relationships. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.…
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In this episode, we take a look at why your boyfriend could be ignoring you. Is it something you've done? Most likely not. All things being equal, there's one reason. Find out in today's video!! What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s Resources ===================…
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In this episode, we take a look at personalities to determine if there is such a thing as a personality style blend? Are there different intensities to those traits? How does that impact our personal and professional life? What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s R…
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How Does Self Awareness Affect Career Planning? I'm pretty passionate about this topic. I've got a daughter who knew she wanted to be a choral teacher since the 7th grade. I've got a son, who has NO IDEA what he wants to do as a rising junior in high school. That's fine of course. However, most students don't have any idea the variety of career pat…
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How Does Self Awareness Help You Achieve Career Success? Are you in a role that feels "tailor made" for you? In today's video I will provide some self awareness tips and how you can use those to climb the corporate ladder or settle into a "role of a lifetime" for 30 years. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test …
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How do High C styles avoid conflict at work? They're all about getting down to business quickly. In today's episode we'll talk about some strategies that you can use if you are a High C, or if you're working High C styles on a daily basis. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD…
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How do High S styles avoid conflict at work? They certainly don't enjoy conflict. In today's episode we'll talk about some strategies that you can use if you are a High S, or if you're working High S styles on a daily basis. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s…
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How do High I styles avoid conflict at work? How can you avoid conflict when working with High I styles? Check out my discussion on that very topic in today's episode. I'm moving the show to Wednesday mornings now. Thanks for listening. It means a lot to me!! -Alex :-) Resources ======================== *** FREE PDF Five Most FAQs about E.I. *** ht…
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How do High D styles avoid conflict at work? How can you avoid conflict when working with High D styles? Check out my discussion on that very topic in today's episode. Resources ======================== *** FREE PDF Five Most FAQs about E.I. *** https://www.eiondemand.com/top5faqs *** Couples Communication Online Course *** https://www.eiondemand.c…
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On today's show we discuss why couples take breaks. Why do they do it? Does it mean the relationship is in trouble? It's not unnatural. Some personality styles are more susceptible to this than others. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s Resources ============…
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Why do some people love a great in your face debate and others would rather not have a heated discussion? In this episode, we tackle how to unpack the reasons behind conflict avoidance and why you may be on a particular side of this topic. Resources *** FREE PDF Five Most FAQs about E.I. *** https://www.eiondemand.com/top5faqs…
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Why can't you get along with your boyfriend?? It's a tale as old as time. Communication is hard enough these days with masks and zoom calls. In this episode, we tackle how to tackle communication for couples under "normal" circumstances. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNk…
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Why is communication regarded as difficult and complex? What did you say?? Communication is hard enough these days with masks and zoom calls. In this episode, we tackle how to tackle communication under "normal" circumstances. What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=3…
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Why do couples fight all the time? Is it money, sex, how to discipline your children? Those are the TOPICS, but not necessarily the root cause of fights. In today's episode, we're going to breakdown why the fights are happening and what you can do to stop them before they start! Resources ======================== *** FREE PDF Five Most FAQs about E…
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What is a DISC Personality Test? Trick question!! It's not a test. It's an assessment. In today's episode, we discuss what an assessment does and why they are so helpful in transforming the way you communicate. They are so powerful, in fact, that an assessment saved my marriage! What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUE…
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What is DISC? What is used for? In today's update, we're going to define DISC, discuss its origins, and how it can help you communicate more effectively! What To Watch Next ======================== What is a DISC Personality Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDNkUEHVNLg&t=31s Resources ======================== *** FREE PDF Five Most FAQs about E…
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What is emotional intelligence and why is it important? The definition of Emotional intelligence, or E.I., can get quite complicated. In today's video we discuss what E.I. is and why it's so important because if affects the way you interact with every single person on the planet!! *** Free PDF 5 Most Frequently Asked E.I. Questions (and Their Answe…
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On today's episode we visit with author and professional speaker, Frank Somma. www.franksomma.com We discuss rapport building tips and how to create winning relationships. What is the difference in a ground view person and an air view person and why is that important when building relationships. For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC …
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In this fourth episode of a four part series, we discuss COVID-19 and how it’s impacting our ability to communicate. We look at remote work and discover which styles are more comfortable in isolation. We also give you tips to help each style cope in isolation. Additionally, we give you some strategies to promote effective remote collaboration with …
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In this third episode of a four part series, we discuss COVID-19 and how it’s impacting our ability to communicate. We look at remote work and discover which styles are more comfortable in isolation. We also give you tips to help each style cope in isolation. Additionally, we give you some strategies to promote effective remote collaboration with e…
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In this second episode of a four part series, we discuss COVID-19 and how it’s impacting our ability to communicate. We look at remote work and discover which styles are more comfortable in isolation. We also give you tips to help each style cope in isolation. Additionally, we give you some strategies to promote effective remote collaboration with …
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In this first episode of a four part series, we discuss COVID-19 and how it’s impacting our ability to communicate. We look at remote work and discover which styles are more comfortable in isolation. We also give you tips to help each style cope in isolation. Additionally, we give you some strategies to promote effective remote collaboration with e…
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In this episode we sit down with Andy Holloway, founder of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast. His company is an independent fantasy football podcast with over 125,000 subscribers on you tube and over 125,000 followers on Twitter. We ask him about going startup to super success, what steps they took to build audience engagement from day 1, when did th…
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In today's episode we discuss some lessons I've learned as a Professional Speaker and how they can help you personally and professionally. I also take a moment to ask the real value to you from this podcast. For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here: High D "Dominant" Style https://www.alexswire-…
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In today's episode we discuss the future of the podcast and how we can help you, our audience, improve the way you communicate. For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here: High D "Dominant" Style https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/ High I "Influencing" Style h…
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In today's episode we hear from one of the biggest names in the speaking industry, Jane Atkinson. She has coached some of the fastest growing most well known speakers in today's market. Jane shares insights into powerful speaking techniques and tips to help you with your next presentation. To reach Jane, go to www.speakerlauncher.com For reference,…
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