Episode Details

Justin Cohen is the author of 6 books and 8 audiobooks. He is currently the host and transformational coach of MNET’s prime time reality show The Single Wives, and a doctoral candidate at Middlesex University in London.

Justin hosted a CNBC Africa TV show in which he interviewed some of the world’s top experts on success. With a postgraduate degree in psychology, and a special interest in human potential,  Justin Cohen speaks and trains in the fields of motivation, sales, customer service and leadership.

Over the past 20 years he has presented in nearly 30 countries, and in virtually every industry, to an average of 8000 people annually. Justin is a Certified Speaker Professional and a Southern African Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. He is an individual all about purpose and inspiring people to live to their full potential.

Join us as we explore:

What community is and what we get from our connection with others. 

How Covid-19 has affected this sense of community

Social vs physical distancing 

The positive influence of technology in building connection  

The role of language in creating reality

The impact on human emotion due to lack of touch and engagement, and is this temporary?

The importance of community on your health and performance

The chemical response associated with all the new technologies and social media

Instant gratification and human need

Facebook’s pros and cons

How to evaluate our own communities

The impact of social media on our self esteem, and suicide rates

The importance of kindness in relationships

A good barometer for evaluating a relationship

The impact of cellphones and other devices on our relationships

Content consumption versus content creation

The “reactance effect” – the aversion to having our choices limited or alternatives removed

Single biggest success factor in life according to longest running Harvard study

How to motivate your teens to develop their social skills

The power of habit in sustained change

Justin’s experience as host and relationship coach on the reality MNET show, The Single Wives

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Book: Winning with Relationships: 21 Laws of Influence in Love and Business by Justin Cohen
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Relationships-Laws-Influence-Business-ebook/dp/B08957FSD3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Justin+cohen&qid=1606047634&sr=8-1

Book: Pitch to Win: How to Present, Persuade and Close the Deal by Justin Cohen
https://www.amazon.com/Pitch-to-Win-Justin-Cohen-audiobook/dp/B07Y2G7C48/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Justin+cohen&qid=1606047634&sr=8-3

Documentary: The Social Dilemma on Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/za/title/81254224

Contact Justin Cohen

• https://www.justinpresents.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/justinpresents
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinpresents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinpresents

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