6 Ways to Be a Better Listener (and Why it Matters)

6 Ways to Be a Better Listener (and Why it Matters)

Did you know that MOST people are used to NEVER being listened to. There's a reason for this: most of us never took a class or training on HOW to listen well. Well I took a 2-day listening training, and I'll sum it up for you in a few minutes (saving you a lot of time, you're welcome!) As you become a better listener, your world and your career opens up in a really remarkable ways, you learn a lot more, and you make other people feel amazing so then they listen better too! ---------------- Are you facing a challenge when it comes to reaching the next generation of investors, borrowers, or wealth-holders? Let us know at ⁠nextgenofwealth.com⁠ [www.nextgenofwealth.com]. You can also tap into one-of-a-kind resources to help you engage your audience. Grab a copy of Colin’s free guide, or a summary of Colin’s funny and memorable trainings for your team, network, next gen audience, or sales meeting. All that and more at: ⁠nextgenofwealth.com⁠ [www.nextgenofwealth.com].

How to Tell Stories WITHOUT Talking About Yourself

I also believe the real value of knowing how to tell stories actually ISN'T to tell stories. It's to do this... ---------------- Are you facing a challenge when it comes to reaching the next generation of investors, borrowers, or wealth-holders? Let us know at nextgenofwealth.com [www.nextgenofwealth.com]. You can also tap into one-of-a-kind resources to help you engage your audience. Grab a copy of Colin’s free guide, or a summary of Colin’s funny and memorable trainings for your team, network, next gen audience, or sales meeting. All that and more at: nextgenofwealth.com [www.nextgenofwealth.com]. ---------------- NOW ONTO THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE: Here's why I can speak to this for you: I've been a storyteller my whole career, and I don't mean that in a generic, "I actually sell shoes" kind of way. #shade I've performed on The Moth, NPR, PBS and even had a story published in Reader's Digest. However my career has always been in the business world, and I've seen how storytelling has crept into vogue at conferences and through trainings. What I don't see enough are clear and compelling formulas to tell QUICK, powerful stories that are about you AND your client, not just about you. I also believe the real value of knowing how to tell stories actually ISN'T to tell stories! It's to do this...

How to Bridge The Age Gap

Simple, proven examples that will help you talk to younger people on their level and in their language. This will help you if you ever have thought "I'm too old to relate to them..." Or if you've ever tried to use "on fleek" or "based" in a conversation with a young person :) This will help you connect with them as both a knowledgeable financial expert and a relatable fellow human they can open up to and trust. ---------------- Are you facing a challenge when it comes to reaching the next generation of investors, borrowers, or wealth-holders? Let us know at ⁠www.nextgenofwealth.com [http://www.nextgenofwealth.com]⁠. You can also tap into one-of-a-kind resources to help you engage your audience. Grab a copy of Colin’s free guide, or a summary of Colin’s funny and memorable trainings for your team, network, next gen audience, or sales meeting. All that and more at: ⁠www.nextgenofwealth.com [http://www.nextgenofwealth.com]⁠.

The Connection Between Money & Mental Health

Welcome to a new kind of conversation about financial success and mental health. Sharing 15 years of thoughts, tips, stories and questions to spark honest and helpful ways of thinking about, and talking about, these two taboo but really important topics! Created by speaker and author Colin Ryan (and comedian and storyteller and also dog dad).

Humor Instantly Makes You More Engaging

13 peer financial counselors (students who provide financial counseling through one-on-one sessions and workshop presentations) responded to my pre-training survey, and 11 of the 13 stated that engaging the audience was their biggest audience challenge. Here's a great way to do it - use humor. It'll enagage your listeners. It'll enhance your message. And it's easier than you think! Here is a simple trick to weave humor into your conversation and your presentations.