Joyce Weiss

I work with organizations and individuals who want to kick conflict and chaos to the curb - Communication Strategist and Master Coach

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If You Are a Perfectionist are You Ready to Stop Being Your Worse Enemy?

 

Hello to all you perfectionists out there! This is a nonjudgment zone because I’m a recovering perfectionist. 🙂
It’s a freeing moment when we finally realize that being real is less stressful. And gratifying. 

Joyce’s Thoughts About Being a Perfectionist

Learning how to laugh at our mistakes is a great sign of progress.
The last couple of years has shown many of us how we need to let go of being perfect. We learned many new skills because we had numerous courses to take while hunkered down. I bet you made a few mistakes while trying out these new techniques.

Coaching Clients Discover How to Let Go Of Being Perfect

Coaching clients share how letting go of being perfect is one of their highest achievements. I know what they are saying! They move forward with a kick in their step because their fear of being perfect isn’t as big.

It takes practice to learn how to laugh at our mistakes.

Perfectionists If I can Learn to Let Go…So Can You

I posted a short article on Facebook and LinkedIn today. It was all about being a perfectionist. I just looked at the comments from my connections which were very interesting.
I noticed that I spelled the word Perfection wrong. I didn’t type in Perfectionist. I typed in Perfection. 

I would have been embarrassed in the past. I use Spell Check and Grammarly all the time. I goofed.
The new Joyce laughed it off and wrote a humorous comment about it.

This may seem like a little issue for some of you. This is a sign of growth as a recovering perfectionist. 

Look out for a future post about the importance of humility. This is key in showing up without having all the answers.

Now It’s Your Turn to Comment About Being or Not Being a Perfectionist

  • Please share how you recovered from being a perfectionist
  •  How have you changed from being perfect and becoming real?
  • What do you still need to do to stop beating yourself up when you make a mistake?

Let’s Stay Connected

I’m always looking for engaging guests on my newly launched LIVE BROADCAST: Kick Conflict to the Curb. Let me know if you want to discuss the possibility of being a guest.

  • I’ll showcase your skills and expertise.
  • The theme is resolving conflict – what a shock, right? 🙂

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more tips and strategies for you or your direct reports to reduce stress and conflict.
You’ll find playlists on dealing with bullies, tough conversations, and interviews with thought-provoking HR Professionals and leaders.

 

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Are You Ready for Four Tips to Stop Taking Things Personally?

Taking things personally is something that most of us experience. This post reminds us that we must stop thinking that difficult people or bullies know what we are all about. They don’t! We need to stop ourselves from feeling hurt when others put us down or use sarcasm. It is usually all about THEIR issues!

Don Miguel Ruiz is the author of “The Four Agreements.” It’s a powerful book with simple ideas for complicated times. Let me know which agreement “speaks” to you.

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Taking Things Personally Tip #1

Agreement #1 is to Be Impeccable with Your Word.

I feel we need to stand up for what we believe in, especially during tough conversations. This is the time for us to stand up for ourselves and use our voices. It’s not healthy to hold on to our thoughts because we will react negatively – either erupt like a volcano or get an ulcer!

Coaching clients finally feel comfortable when they learn how to speak up for themselves. It’s rewarding as a coach to see clients get tough and brave – without losing their cool in only a few sessions. 

Taking Things Personally Tip #2

Agreement #2 is Don’t Take Things Personally. 

Once we learn this tip, our lives become less complicated. Mean-spirited people have issues and try to influence us with their rude or nasty behavior. This is when we need to tell ourselves that it has NOTHING to do with us. I know it’s easy to say. But, it’s possible.  Trust me on this one. 

Bullies used to make me feel unconfident. Until I learned that they don’t have power over me. I am responsible for how I feel, not these rude people. These days I look forward to the challenge with bullies. It’s a game for me. Hey, I better be a role model for clients and my loyal readers. 

Taking Things Personally Tip #3

Agreement #3 is Don’t Make Assumptions.

I know what some of you are thinking! Joyce, be real here – we all make assumptions. Of course, we do. This doesn’t make it right. Assumptions get all of us in trouble. How many times have you had the first impression of someone and found out later that your assumption was wrong? Again, this reminds us that we can do better than that.

Taking Things Personally Tip #4

Agreement #4 is Always Do Your Best.

I’m writing to the choir right now. You do your best because you are reading this blog post. My readers are professionals who strive to become the best version of themselves.
Does this sound familiar? Thought so. 🙂

We all have friends, colleagues, or family members that need to read articles on constant learning and growing professionally. You can always share any of my posts with them. They may be ready to hear the message.

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

You are my loyal readers and are always welcome to contact me for a 20-minute exploratory session on any frustration or conflict you want to resolve. Let’s start a great
discussion to discover how you can stop feeling stuck anywhere in your life.

Are you ready to discover how you react before, during, and after conflict?
Do you want to reduce your inner stress by discovering blind spots and what triggers set you off? 

Send me an email, and let’s discuss how the Conflict Dynamic Profile can help you resolve your conflict and improve relationships.

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe to our updated YouTube Channel HERE. You’ll find over 200 short videos about resolving conflicts.

Thanks for reading, and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

 

 

 

 

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7 Ways to Identify Your Strengths | Video

It’s a no-brainer to realize how important it is to identify your strengths. Additionally, this impacts how to get noticed in this crowded business arena. We constantly need to sell ourselves to others to showcase our values.

TV Host, Speaker, and Audacious Confidence™ Growth Expert Alicia Couri was an engaging guest on my show: Kick Conflict to the Curb. I asked Alicia how people can feel heard and get noticed.

The short video below is a 5-minute clip from the interview. Enjoy!

Discover How to Identify Your Strengths identify your strengths

Alicia Couri shares the following strategies on how to get noticed:

  • Take an assessment to identify your strengths
  • Highlight the top values that describe your authenticity
  • Practice how to share these values with others 
  • Discover your blindspots on how you come across to others
  • Learn how these blind spots need to be dealt with to grow professionally
  • Make better choices on how you communicate as you move forward
  • Find assessments online or contact a coach to explore the best strategies to get noticed

The Message Below Describes a FREE Event You May be Interested in Attending

Especially if you are a coach, trainer, salesperson, entrepreneur, or want to improve your videos and make more money.

Are you frustrated by giving away FREE strategies or videos and not getting hired?

Do you want to transform from looking stiff in your videos to being relaxed?

Have you thought about using a teleprompter?

If so, please join us for FREE training on 8/17/22 at 4 pm Eastern.

Gina Carr and Terry Brock invited me to share my “Six Secrets to Monetize YOUR Videos” during their Stark Raving Entrepreneurs meeting.

I’m taking off my Communication Coach hat to show how I rebranded. You’ll also discover marketing strategies I learned from the best people in the business.

I invite you to register for this FREE event at VRSevent.com

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Hope to see you there. Let me know if you decide to attend. I’ll save you a good seat on Zoom! 🙂

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

I’m always looking for engaging guests on my newly launched LIVE BROADCAST: Kick Conflict to the Curb. Let me know if you want to discuss the possibility of being a guest. I’ll showcase your skills and expertise. The theme is resolving conflict – what a shock, right? 🙂

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

 

 

 

 

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Has Procrastination Kept YOU Stuck? 2 Tips to Get You Unstuck

 

Procrastination is a career buster!

This article contains two tips to get you unstuck.

Procrastination can keep us from advancing in our careers.

We all know this, but we sometimes think and plan too much. And the opportunity disappears.

Joyce’s Story How She Got Unstuck

See if this sounds familiar to you – “Should I or shouldn’t I? If I do this, that might happen, but if I do that, this could happen.”
Those words kept me up for several nights until I figured it out.

I wanted to take my show Kick Conflict to the Curb and make it a LIVE Broadcast. Instead, I thought about things that could go wrong.  I kept procrastinating and only recorded interviews with thought-leaders. The next step was placing these interviews on social media. I felt stuck and couldn’t make the first move to learn how to go LIVE.

I decided that it was time to take the plunge. The next interview was going live! But, of course, there were technical issues, and I still needed to record the video without going LIVE. The great news is that after making a few more mistakes going LIVE, this communication coach finally gets it! 🙂

These Two Tips Will Help You Get Unstuck.

 

Tip One: Look for Several Options to Get You Unstuck

Ask people you know who succeeded in a project you want to pursue. They have faced similar feelings of doubt. Listen to their stories. This may stop you from doubting yourself.  Permit yourself to move on.

A massive shout out to  Trish Jenkins, TV Host, Speaker, and Author, for helping me along the way! She told me that doing a LIVE Broadcast is a game changer. She is right! I love producing my new show, Kick Conflict to the Curb, where I interview brilliant leaders on how they reduced their conflict and stress.

Tip Two: Take One Small Step to Get You Unstuck

Have you reached out to former clients who enjoyed working with you? Do you feel stuck and wonder if this will be too pushy? Your one action might be to call one of your past clients. Schedule this phone call with the client through email or text. This phone call could be your first step to continue building a solid relationship with your past client. And, remind him or her about how much you enjoyed working together. Catch up for a few minutes, and then ask if there is interest in you sharing your new services (in a non-selling way!) 🙂 

I’m doing this and need to say one thing: A phone call with a former client is a great way to close a sale! It works. Plus, it’s so much fun catching up with each other.

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?

  • What is keeping you stuck?
  • Decide on a small action step to move forward.
  • Where are you procrastinating?
  • Are you still thinking about what you most want in your life?
  • What do you need to begin today versus procrastinating with NO action?

You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

You are my loyal readers and are always welcome to contact me for a 20-minute exploratory session on any frustration or conflict you want to resolve. Let’s start a great
discussion to discover how you can stop feeling stuck anywhere in your life.

Are you ready to discover how you react before, during, and after conflict?
Do you want to reduce your inner stress by discovering blind spots and what triggers set you off? 

Send me an email, and let’s discuss how the Conflict Dynamic Profile can help you resolve your conflict and improve relationships.

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more tips and strategies for you or your direct reports to reduce stress and conflict.
You’ll find playlists on dealing with bullies, tough conversations, and interviews with thought-provoking HR Professionals and leaders.

Thanks for reading, and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Is Imposter Syndrome Affecting Your Success? Video

Imposter Syndrome affects our success in such a negative way.

  • Do you constantly compare yourself to others?
  • Is doubt keeping you stuck? Even though you have an impressive resume?

Find out how HR Professional Lisa transformed from self-doubt to feeling confident.  

Additionally, she was the only female in her department. 

See how she re-discovered her strengths and what skills she offered to the team.

Lisa took the Conflict Dynamic Profile, which showed how she dealt with conflict before, during, and after her conversations.

The short video below gives you more details.

Have you experienced Imposter Syndrome in your life?

So what about you?

Please share how you stopped feeling stuck.

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?

You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Let’s Stay Connected

You are my loyal readers and are always welcome to contact me for a 20-minute exploratory session on any frustration or conflict you want to resolve. Let’s start a great
discussion to discover how you can stop feeling stuck anywhere in your life.

Are you ready to discover how you react before, during, and after conflict?
Do you want to reduce your inner stress by discovering blind spots and what triggers set you off? 

Send me an email, and let’s discuss how the Conflict Dynamic Profile can help you resolve your conflict and improve relationships.

I’m always looking for engaging guests on my newly launched LIVE BROADCAST: Kick Conflict to the Curb. Let me know if you want to discuss the possibility of being a guest. I’ll showcase your skills and expertise. The theme is resolving conflict – what a shock, right? 🙂

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for you or your direct reports to reduce stress and conflict.
You’ll find playlists on dealing with bullies, tough conversations, and interviews with thought-provoking HR Professionals and leaders.

Thanks for reading, and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

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Email: joyce@joyceweiss.com
Phone: 248-681-5831

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