 Global pandemic – fear and trepidation 01:58 Educate yourself and stay informed 04:41 Why is focusing on facts essential?  07:50 Why do people want leaders who are honest and straightforward? 09:14 We’re in this together 10:42 Adopting Joy on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 12:04

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19. Coronavirus Pandemic: Dealing with Uncertainty

How to stay calm during the Coronavirus pandemic?

 Top five behaviors employers consider to be important in the workplace today. 01:12 Why is it important to study and master your core competencies? 02:07 Why is it beneficial to write down the specific areas and skills you identified for improvement? 03:47 Work with your natural biorhythms on your most important tasks.  06:03 Take time to write down your goals and affirmations every morning. 10:51 Understanding the compounding effect of improving your skills and how it pays off. 16:25 Why is eliminating distractions and low-value activities the key to success? 18:14 Make every attempt to create the working style that best suits you. 22:48 Stay focused on your end goal. 24:25

18. Improving Productivity

About the strategies that can help us to manage our time more effectively in order to become more productive.

 What in-depth conversations with managers, supervisors, HR personnel and CEOs show? 01:13 Why attendance and punctuality are on top of the employers’ list? 03:30 Why is it important to be a team player? 06:16 Be willing to help others by sharing job knowledge, skills, and ideas. 08:00 Attempt to resolve issues on your own first, without always running to the person in charge. 09:20 It makes a huge difference if you like the people you work with. 11:25 Why some managers and supervisors lack “soft skills”? 12:40

17. What Bosses Want

What bosses don't like to see in their teams? What are soft skills? How to survive your teammates and how to help them? What characteristics employers like and so much more...

 The work is in the preparation; the fun is in the presentation 01:12 Ways of practicing for your presentation 03:45 The best ways to reduce nervousness 05:56 Why can recording yourself help you get better? 07:20 Practice self-love 08:36Focus on helping others with your message 11:06Know your audience and your purpose 12:27Practice in front of safe and supporting people 13:12Have an outline that's in bullets and phrases, listing your main points 14:31Practice deep breathing before you begin 15:10You never look as nervous as you feel 15:23Don't be afraid of silence 16:25  Number one thing your audience will remember is your closing 18:03  Starting with a story or a question that engages the audience 18:47Wrapping up with punch 19:22

16. Improving Public Speaking Skills

Tips on how to face a fear of public speaking and improve your skills. Remember: the importance of practice in order to perform better is essential.

 Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement 01:12 Why must you take stock in yourself, your experience and your abilities? 02:22 The importance of believing in yourself 03:35 Are you practicing negative self-talk? 04:03 How to mitigate your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths? 06:57 Bounce back when mistakes happen 08:57 Remember to be thankful and to appreciate the skills and talents you possess 09:51 Don’t seek validation elsewhere 10:35 What is The Imposter syndrome? 11:49 Surround yourself with encouraging positive people 12:52

15. Building Confidence

About finding your self-esteem and feeling good about yourself. You will hear in what ways you can strengthen and build confidence.

Whatever the outside circumstances, we can make a change from the inside 01:12   We're given challenges on purpose, to change our lives 03:58  How to go from surviving to thriving? 06:12  Anticipate the unexpected, be open to change and be willing to readjust 08:03  Everything is hard before it is easy 13:03  Why must we take action and not let fear paralyze us? 16:22   Know when It's time to step back 18:54  Be service-oriented, ask for feedback, listen and make a plan 19:10  Give up excessive complaining and stop making excuses  22:23 You can't change the circumstances or other people, but you can change yourself 24:32 You are adjusting, going after your dreams and making your own changes 27:05

14. Joy in Managing Change

Tips on dealing with changes in life, and how to focus on finding solutions while going through times of uncertainty.

 To perform well you first need to feel well and stay motivated 01:12 Focus on what you have not on what you don’t have 02:15Feed your strengths, starve your weaknesses 04:22?️Practice self-control, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic 06:06Decide what really matters, what gives you energy and makes you laugh 07:43 Focus on having fun no matter how busy and stressful your days are 09:27 Spend time in silence and make an effort to get more sleep 11:13 Learn to say “no”, but also recognize when you need to ask for help 12:27 Concentrate single-mindedly on one task until it is completed 14:57 Eight things to practice in order to thrive 16:09

13. Finding Balance: 8 Essentials

How changing your thinking and the way you view your circumstances, can help you change your life. She gives eight essentials for creating and finding balance.

13. Creating Finding Balance

Bouncing back from failure: our mindset makes a difference 01:12 Positive morning routine: focusing on what you are grateful for 02:04How does making your bed in the morning set the tone for the whole day?  02:59 Adopt a morning routine and plan your day 03:36 Embrace routine and practice consistency 04:44 Get outside and get moving 06:05 Be kind to yourself and others - become an encourager 08:28 Stepping outside of your comfort zone 11:10 Make an effort to eat healthy 11:56 Passion is the fuel for your daily habits: maintaining a positive attitude 13:31 Why positive thinking isn't always practical? Feel your feelings 15:46 Spend time outdoors with nature and animals as often as possible 18:16 Staying away from technological “time suckers” 21:06 Connect with Colleen 22:17 Cultivate your habits and your values carefully 23:27

12. Positive Daily Habits

The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Joy Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more. An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes

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