Andrew recently gave a TEDx Talk on how a simple public act can fundamentally change our self-confidence and world view. In just 20 seconds!
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Watch it here, and see how audiences react to his unique, engaging, inspiring style. You'll never view grocery stores - or toast - the same again!

The Confidence Secret
How a 20-second chat with a stranger will change your view of yourself and the world.

What if we could unlock the greatest untapped source of confidence and happiness, simply by breaking a single habit? We can, and it only takes 20 seconds. So what’s the habit? Silence in public…silence among strangers…in the store, in line, in the elevator. If we can muster the courage to share a simple comment with a stranger, we can change the way we view the world. A 20-second chat is the fastest, most powerful way to radically change our mindset and our confidence.
 
It’s become second nature in our society to disengage in public. But we’re missing a tremendous opportunity! By engaging briefly with a stranger – sharing a short, simple chuckle – we unlock a powerful source of confidence. Yes, the dopamine release feels great, but the interaction changes how we view ourselves and the world. Our confidence and our faith in others expands dramatically. As a result, we view the world as a welcoming place where we can thrive. And it all starts with a check-out line remark.​

Gratitude is the New Black!
Old-school appreciation leads to newfound happiness

Have you noticed that gratitude is suddenly popular? As strange as that may seem, there’s growing research and acknowledgment that gratitude unlocks happiness. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Here’s why: Gratitude is emotional meditation. It centers us. It helps us let go of stress and urgency and focus on greater goals.
 
It’s counter-intuitive, but gratitude is the most practical starting point for problem solving. We tend to dwell on problems, which initiates a vicious cycle of negativity, stress and anxiety. Gratitude re-frames the issue. We enter a positive space and remind ourselves of what we do well. Gratitude reminds us of our tools and resources. And every problem should be approached with a focus on our strengths, not our weaknesses. Embracing gratitude is the key to problem solving in both our personal and professional lives.

Humility for Leaders
Why a servant's attitude delivers the leadership your group needs

​Leaders are continually reminded to keep organizations focused on their missions. It’s equally important (yet infrequently discussed) that leaders focus on their personal missions – to serve their organizations. The over-confident leader becomes convinced that he or she has the answers. That over-confidence limits access to new ideas. The humble leader is confident in her ability to succeed but is not convinced that she already knows the answers. Embracing the role of servant enables leaders to engage fully with their organizations.

Stop Sleepwalking Through Conventions
Unlock the best advice at every event

​Industry events cost time and money, so don’t compound the expense by wasting the opportunity. This entertaining presentation is the perfect session to kick off any event. Andrew’s insights will have your crowd laughing at the “bad habits” we all fall back on at conventions. It may be human nature, but it’s far from best practice. This session will build immediate bonds between your members, excite them about the opportunity ahead, and provide practical tips for getting the most out of your event.
 
Too many industry events fall short of their potential for one simple reason: the majority of attendees never fully engage. Whether they’re shy or too intimidated to meet new people, as many as two-thirds of attendees remain on the fringe and never engage with new people. This disengagement means your event never gets out of 2nd gear. But in this session, Andrew builds a connection within the audience that endures throughout your event. Don’t sit back and hope energy will build by day two. Bust out the energy with your opening session! Your event overflows with opportunities for attendees to grow. But without the proper mindset, attendees will never unlock those opportunities. Andrew breaks down the barriers to engagement, entertains the crowd and creates an energy that binds and builds. Think of it as the most enjoyable and effective team meeting you’ve ever held.

Better Meetings
Faster meetings with better results (and without the drift and frustration)

What causes most woodworking accidents? Carelessness and complacency. You’ve made the same cut on your miter saw 60 times today. You could do it in your sleep. Except you can’t. But when you try, accidents happen. The same thing is happening in your meetings: Carelessness and complacency are robbing your meetings of their potential. No one may be getting injured, but you’re wasting time and missing out on your team’s best ideas.
 
The solution is simple: a strategy for running effective meetings. Yes, you must “run” your meeting, rather than letting the meeting run your team. Learn to identify and sharpen the purpose of every meeting. That’s your roadmap. And with your route set, Andrew will help you keep your team on course, ensuring everyone stays on task (no more meeting mission creep!). More importantly, you will learn how to draw out your team’s best ideas. You may not want to admit it, but too many of your employees hold back their best and boldest ideas because they’re simply not comfortable with the risk. Let’s change that! Create a meeting atmosphere that unlocks those ideas while keeping your team focused and engaged.
 
This presentation is ideal for leadership conferences and in-house sessions with your leadership team.

Max Team Building
Your employees aren't sharing their best ideas. Let's fix that!

Most team-building theories revolve around motivation and inspiration. But optimum success relies on something more basic – creating the right environment. Here’s why: Most employees don’t require inspiration or motivation to create great ideas…because they already possess the ideas! Rather, they need the confidence and comfort to share their ideas. Effective leaders must eliminate this burden of self-doubt to unlock their teams’ best work. Fortunately, the solution requires nothing more than careful communication. Andrew outlines the strategies – and tone – to draw out your team’s best work.

Mindfulness for Fans and Skeptics
Mindfulness 101

In a world of buzzwords and jargon, we’re quick to embrace or reject an idea after a single word. We assign tremendous meaning to buzzwords, which leads to a prejudice that blocks ideas. “Mindfulness” is one of those words. Is it Buddhism? Meditation? Cognitive behavioral therapy? Mumbo jumbo? In this entertaining, enlightening presentation, Andrew offers a form of mindfulness that will appeal to everyone – fans and skeptics alike. Whether you’re introspective and contemplative or doubtful and ornery, you’ll walk away a mindfulness fan. By building more awareness into our day, we can ease stress and identify stressors. This version of mindfulness teaches us to separate our actions from our emotions. Attendees learn to be their own best counselor and identify the cause and effect of their moods and attitudes. You’ll even learn how the term “mindful” can be a secret, ubiquitous reminder that unlocks a better, happier you. This presentation is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Mindfulness for Couples and Parents
Simple techniques to end arguments and boost joy

Relationships are hard, and programs to improve relationships often seem even harder. Why? Because many relationship practices are complicated and feel unnatural, rendering them ineffective. But this presentation is simple and positive. It leverages your strengths to address your weakness. (Sure, that sounds hokey, but wait ‘til you experience it!) In relationships, personality quirks can become irritants…that morph into misdeeds…that come to represent everything you resent about the offender. Whoa! A dose of mindfulness unwinds that mess back to the personality quirk stage, where we can channel our irritation down a different road. We can interrupt the emotional response that defines quirks negatively. Instead, our partner’s quirks or our children’s quirks, can be viewed positively – and we can head off the emotional resentment before it gains steam. Even better, this simple practice highlights the strengths, not weaknesses, of our loved ones. Whether you’re a couple in search of more joy, or parents in search of more peace, this presentation will lift your spirits and boost your confidence!

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