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More than a Few Words1138 When a Great Idea Isn't The Right Idea | Jen EddsWe've all been there, when a great idea turns out to be, well, not so great? We’ve all been there, right? That lightning bolt moment where we think, “This is it! This is the idea that’s going to change everything.” And then reality sets in. To share her own “What Was I Thinking?” moment, I’ve invited my friend Jen Edds, the head brassy boss at Brassy Broadcasting Company. Jen had a vision of launching a daily podcast—short, punchy, and everywhere. But just before jumping in, she took a step back and asked herself the tough questions: Was t...
2025-03-1610 min
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryPresenting Made Simple: Conversational Mindset versus Delivery MindsetThis episode is part of a series called Presenting Made Simple. It’s designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. This episode breaks down a conversational mindset versus a delivery mindset. Presenting Made Simple Video Course https://pswithalex.com/presenting-made-simple/ Connect with Alex Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. Connect with me on
2023-11-0208 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryHow to be More Assertive at WorkIn this episode: You’ll learn what it means to be assertive, why it matters, and 3 ways to start practicing assertiveness right now. Take a listen. This episode was edited and produced by Jenn Edds, the head broad in charge at the Brassy Broadcasting Company. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. Connect with me on LinkedIn Alex Perry Instagram @pswithalex Schedule a time to talk with me here.
2023-07-2711 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryAre You Using Aggressive Communication?In this episode: You’ll learn 10 ways you might be communicating aggressively without knowing it. Take a listen. This episode was edited and produced by Jenn Edds, the head broad in charge at the Brassy Broadcasting Company. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. Connect with me on LinkedIn Alex Perry Instagram @pswithalex Schedule a time to talk with me here.
2023-07-1316 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryHow to Respond to Passive AggressivenessYou’ll hear five steps to help you respond productively to passive aggressiveness and help the other person to communicate what's on their mind in a safe and effective way. Take a listen. This episode was edited and produced by Jenn Edds, the head broad in charge at the Brassy Broadcasting Company. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. Connect with me on LinkedIn Alex Perry Instagram @pswithalex Schedule a time to talk with me here.
2023-05-1812 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryPassive Aggressive Much?Passive aggressive much? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alex gives you a crash course in passive aggressiveness, specifically how do you know whether you’re being passive aggressive? You’ll learn what it means to be passive aggressive, why it’s causes us so much trouble at work and home and what to do if you if you’re struggling with passive aggressiveness. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. Connect with me on LinkedIn Alex Perry Instagram @pswithalex Schedule a time to talk with me here. T...
2023-04-2514 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryHow to Say No to Requests for Your TimeHow to say no to requests for your time. Today’s question comes from my client and mentee Kiley. Kiley’s an entrepreneur and she runs a sales consulting business. She gets slammed with requests for her time to “meet up for coffee”, “catch up with each other” or “I just wanna chat and pick your brain”. These requests can from anyone, peers, colleagues, friends, co-workers, the random LinkedIn connection, someone she met at a networking event, etc. The problems come, when she turns up at these meetings and she finds out that a.) the other person just w...
2023-03-3012 minCrash Courses in Communication with Alex PerryHow Do You Repeat Yourself Without Sounding Repetitive?Repetition gets a bad rap, because, in many instances, we don’t want to insult someone because it can come off as sounding condescending. And or we don’t want to repeat ourselves for fear that we will be boring or annoying. These are completely valid feelings. We’ve suffered at the hands of boring, condescending, and annoying people. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Understanding why, when and how to use repetition will help both you and your audience move the learning process along faster. Let’s start with when we use repetition. We use repeti...
2023-03-1613 min
Our Joy ProjectJenn Edds believes we need to be intentional in creating the world we want to live inJenn is the Head Broad in Charge at Brassy Broadcasting. She recently launched a podcast called the UkaDaily Dispatch – 365 days of affirming daily ditties and inspiration. She finds joy in singing, doing silly things, and putting good things out in the world. She believes joy is always there, but sometimes we lose connection to it and we need to reconnect with it.
2021-05-1413 min
Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and LifeOrigin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp 2019AJ and guest host "Fill-In" Jenn Starkey recorded this episode during the 2019 Origin Jiu Jitsu Immersion Camp. Shout out to Phil and Jeff from the BJJ Campaign podcast for letting AJ and Jenn use their podcast gear to record the episode. Beauty and the Gi Podcast Links Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly...
2019-10-0221 min
The Intuitive WomanA Short Yoga Practice With TinaI am so excited to bring you this solo episode today. This yoga practice was created from feedback from YOU! I heard you and created this short practice, to use at home or when traveling. Although, this is not an advanced practice it is meant for the "seasoned yogi" that would understand the cues and asanas. With all yoga practice do what is best for you, and modify to your specific needs. Have a yoga mat or towel. Props such as blocks, straps or bolster can be handy. The background music was created by my friend and fellow podcaster Jenn...
2017-08-2227 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsLeveraging Language, Networks, and Content with Jenn LisakJenn Lisak, Founder of Sapphire Strategy, joins me for a conversation around leveraging language, networks, and content to grow your business. The Power of Language Being intentional about the language you use to attract clients Avoiding apologetic language to justify your pricing Using numbers and data to support your proposals Creating conversion paths on your website Creating the Right Content for Your Audience Marketing trends come and go Know your audience 65% of people are visual learners 30% are audio learners 5% are kinesthetic learners Your website creates peop...
2017-04-2133 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsJenn CristyJenn Cristy and I chat about what she learned from touring and recording with John Mellencamp, building a successful music career in the Midwest, and starting 1Pulse Entertainment. Now on her fifth album, Jenn began her career with John Mellencamp, meeting the Hoosier rocker in Bloomington, Indiana, where she was in the midst of an all-American swimming career at Indiana University. During her stint with Mellencamp’s band she proved her versatility, playing flute, piano, percussion, organ, and violin in addition to singing. When she embarked on her solo career in 2003, she wanted to create a sound that both ho...
2016-02-1056 min