Episode Details

Technology has put us in with more people than ever before, but somehow we’re also more isolated and alone. NLP Practitioner, Hypnotist, and Coach Keith Haddrill - who has been performing on stages since he was four years old and has spent a lifetime studying human behavior and interactions - has some fascinating suggestions for how to break down barriers, improve our communication skills, and learn to connect with people on a deep and meaningful level. Join Meny and Keith as they talk about our models of the world, the impact of non-verbal communication, the problem of self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them, and much more.

Keith Haddrill has been an avid student of human behavior and human thought processes his entire life. He is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a Certified Coach, a Certified Master Hypnotist, and a member of Mensa. He has entertained and enlightened thousands of audiences worldwide using world-class ventriloquism, magic, hypnosis, and humor to transform teams for the better in fun and disarming ways.

[00:01 - 07:26] Opening Segment

• Keith shares his background and story

• Using Worldclass Oneism, Magic, Hypnosis, and Humor to transform teams for the better

• Communication is vital to many things around us.

• How to unlock the power of connection in the workplace

[07:27 - 15:05] The Human Dynamics of Business

• Business is about humans interacting with humans

• People realized they were tired of trading their life for dollars

• They want a sense of belonging, fulfillment, and job satisfaction

• How technology is outpacing sociology and leading to increased cases of depression and anxiety

[15:06 - 22:35] A Paradigm Shift in Leadership During the Pandemic

• People are hungry to be back together but need to learn how to work within workplace conflicts

• Leaders need to communicate the benefits of being back in the office

• How social media has made it difficult to connect with others in person

• Each person has a map of reality based on their belief structure and formative experiences

[22:36 - 30:12] Understanding Models of the World to Connect with People

• Switched the paradigm from “What do I need this person to do for me?” to “How can I serve them?”

• Finding commonality is critical to connecting with people and building relationships

• How our models of the world can cause damage to communities

• Confirmation bias leads us to accept evidence that supports our beliefs

[30:13 - 37:53] A Guide to Feeling Heard, Understood, and Appreciated

• People will do anything to feel heard, understood, and appreciated

• Sometimes, people use excuses to validate why they are not successful

• How one can decide to take charge of their life -The twin brothers' story

• We tend to find excuses for our failures and not take charge of our own life

[37:54 - 45:17] Closing Segment

• How you can overcome limiting-beliefs

• Keith on the rapid four questions

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Key Quotes:

"The better you can connect with other humans, the better you can do in your career and business." - Keith Haddrill 

"We teach other people how to treat us; we project our model of the world into the world." - Keith Haddrill 

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