In this episode of Mastermind, Heather discusses the philosophy of Napoleon Hill, a figure central to Heather’s own philosophy of business. Specifically, his long out of print book, “Think Your Way to Wealth”, a transcription of Hill’s first meeting and discussion with steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie. The discussion led to Napoleon Hill’s life work, collecting the experiences of successful people, …
PODCAST: Episode 39 – Are You Being Heard? with Darren LaCroix
When you speak in front of others they’re listening, but are you BEING HEARD? That’s the question that Darren LaCroix asks us in this episode of Mastermind with Heather Christie. From his bold move into stand-up comedy, and the stumbles he had along the way, to his discovery of the world of professional speaking and his ascent to the World …
PODCAST: Episode 38 Qualities of Leadership – Your Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth
In this third entry in the Qualities of Leadership series, Heather focuses on YOU! More accurately, you focus on you, and the concept of the Leadership Lid. Heather illustrates how the quality of an organization’s leaders will inherently limit the growth of the organization itself. The positive side of that is that your leadership potential is unlimited, and therefore so …
PODCAST: Qualities of Leadership – Confidence
This episode is the second in a series on the Qualities of Leadership with a discussion of Confidence. Heather recounts how an early show of confidence in her by a mentor led to unexpected success in her legal career, (and how she was humbled even in that victory) In this episode you’ll learn how best to build confidence in your …
PODCAST: Episode 36 – Qualities of Leadership – Focus
This episode begins a series on the Qualities of Leadership with a discussion of Focus, or as Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki defined it once, “Follow One Course Until Successful”. Heather highlights the critical nature of focus for leaders, especially in an era of constant distraction. Look at these three areas of focus in your own life and organization and …
PODCAST: Episode 35 – Top Seven Strategies to Get the Most Out of Your Conference
This episode was recorded live in Orlando as Heather attends Influence 2017, the National Speakers Associations annual conference. In it, Heather shares her top seven strategies for making sure you get the most out of YOUR next conference. Whether an industry event or something you’re required to attend by your corporate bosses, make sure that it’s more than just travel …
PODCAST: Episode 34 – 7 Steps to Better Public Speaking
Listen to “7 Steps to Better Public Speaking” on Spreaker. In this episode, Heather Christie shares her experience and tips for public speaking and presentations, especially for those that are new to it or even fear it. Heather avoided public speaking when possible early in her career, and when necessary she would rely on “winging it,” telling herself and others …
Heather Christie Earns the Certified Speaking Professional Designation
>Previously published in the Business Observer. Heather Christie, JD, professional leadership speaker, has earned the CSP™ (Certified Speaking Professional) designation. Established in 1980, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. About 12 percent of the professional speakers worldwide hold this professional designation. The CSP designation is conferred by the National Speakers Association on accomplished …
PODCAST: Episode 33 – The Importance of Intuition with Teri Hansen
Do you have a purposeful, intentional, specific plan for your marketing? Do you understand the outcome that you’re after? Teri Hansen, APR, president and creative director of Priority Marketing, the region’s largest full service marketing, advertising and public relations firm which she founded in 1992, joins Heather in this episode of Mastermind. Teri was the first person to be named …
PODCAST: Episode 32 – It’s Gotta Go – Delegating for Leaders
In Episode 14 of Mastermind, Heather Christie discussed the methods and systems for delegation. If you missed that episode, or haven’t revisited it in a while, check it out here. In this episode, Heather takes a “deeper dive” into delegation for leaders. We cover the reasons you’re likely not delegating already and help you to analyze your workload, determine which …