When we sleep, our brain engages in a process that rewires our thinking and allows it to activate new neurons. Without enough sleep, making new connections or thinking creatively is challenging, and this damages our productivity in the long run. Sleep deprivation also causes negative health side effects, such as reduced learning skills, increased risk for chronic diseases, and poor cognitive performance. Join this conversation with Dr. Audrey Wells and learn how a good sleep pattern can supercharge your productivity as an entrepreneur.
Dr. Wells is a sleep medicine physician and mindset coach on a mission to help people
*finally* get the deep sleep they deserve.” She is also boarded in obesity medicine and does counseling on intermittent fasting techniques. Dr. Audrey is passionate about all things that are sleep-related and can speak on how sleep affects our physical health, emotional health, financial health, creativity, productivity, and relationships. Her perspective is that of a doctor, so she brings science and a depth of clinical experience to the table. Through Super Sleep MD (supersleepmd.com), Audrey works with people who are struggling with their sleep apnea treatment (often CPAP). She offers professionally curated information, group coaching, and courses/mini-courses. Through BOSS My Thoughts (bossmythoughts.com), she works with high-achieving individuals who are sacrificing their sleep for perceived productivity and have trouble turning off their brains at night. Tune in and learn more in this conversation!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Dr. Audrey Wells
[02:30] Who Dr. Audrey is, and how she got into where she is.
[04:10] Association between obstructive sleep apnea, obesity, and Pulmonary dysfunction
[07:00] Her recommendations on when you should have your last meal/drink for the day
[08:40] Why do you become so thirsty at night
[09:21] Is it normal to wake up at least twice to use the bathroom?
[10:02] Making your body tired through exercise for a better sleep
[11:59] Audrey’s take on sleeping devices
[15:36] Why entrepreneurs should prioritize their sleep
[17:40] Tracking the performance and productivity of sleep-deprived entrepreneurs
[21:44] The evening routine you should start having for a better sleep
[26:30] Giving your brain some moments of peace
[27:50] Why you may consider sleeping in a separate room from your spouse
[32:45] What research has talked about sleep supplements and pills
[40:22] Dangers of squeezing your sleep in pursuit of success
[44:35] How you can reach out, connect and get Audrey’s services
[46:33] Calls to action
Notable Quotes
● About 80% of people diagnosed with sleep apnea also fall into obesity or overweight.
● Everybody sleeps, but not everybody sleeps well. [04:30]
● Not having enough sleep affects your appetite. It increases your craving for things
that are high in salt, sugar, and fat. [06:11]
● Exercising is one way to prepare for sleep. The body needs to be tired to get a nice
sleep. However, it’s important to have good timing of your exercises. [10:17]
● At least seven hours of regular sleep schedule is recommended for adults in order to
maximize their productivity. [18:17]
● Sleep is not just passive relaxation. So many active processes go on during your
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When firing someone, it's essential that you handle the situation with respect and dignity. It should also be done professionally, allowing them to maintain their self-respect and dignity. This means having clear communication about why they are being let go, offering assistance during their transition period, and providing a respectful termination process for all parties involved. Join this conversation with Wendy Sellers and learn how and why it is important to lay off an employee humanely, as this will help them move on from the situation and succeed in the future.
Wendy Sellers, known as “The HR Lady,” is an involved business partner, educator, and HR consultant who strives to understand your current culture and desired culture and then helps you build HR policy and practices, management training, and tools around your unique environment and goals. Recruiting is an additional service offered. She is a thought leader, keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, advisor, and author. She has over 25 years of experience in HR operations in a wide variety of industries. In this podcast episode, we talk all about best practices in running a business. We also do a deep dive on how to lay off or fire someone in a way that they will not hate you for life and potentially even send you great referrals in the future.
Key Highlights from the Show
[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Wendy Sellers
[04:45] How Wendy got to be an HR lady and started her consulting business
[07:01] What is really human resource
[09:26] One of Wendy’s worst experiences as an HR
[12:23] Questions you can ask a company to get a glimpse of its culture
[14:39] How startups can build a culture that attracts and retains the right people
[20:09] The process of respectfully firing an employee
[25:09] Should you lay off a well-performing employee on the basis of cutting costs?
[27:49] Wendy’s thoughts on Severance pay and the best ways to utilize it in your business
[32:33] Wendy’s strategies for letting go of a C-level performer in the business
[35:52] Best business practices from high-achieving companies to borrow
[39:56] Resources that can help you apt your management skills
[42:10] What Wendy wishes to have put more resources into when starting her
entrepreneurship journey
[43:55] Best ways to reach out and connect with Wendy Sellers
Notable Quotes
● HR people should help an organization from hiring to retirement and everything in
between. [08:37]
● Always communicate in your business and let the employees know your plans. If you
keep quiet and it becomes a rumor, the good people will leave to look for better jobs.
[20:33]
● Never lay off a well-performing and highly-paid employee in your team on the basis of you cutting the cost. It will backfire on you. [25:17]
● The more you help an employee who you have laid off and the more flexible you are with them, the nicer they are going to be to you. This means they will not sue you. In fact, they will come back to you or refer other people to you. [32:20]
Get Wendy’s Books
1. Business and HR Management Books: https://thehrlady.com/author
Connect With Wendy Sellers
Website: https://thehrlady.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrlady
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehrladyllc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3
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Good communication is clarity of thought in a way that is understood. However, that is not always the case in business or relationships. People just talk and never communicate. Communication must clearly convey a message so that it is not misinterpreted because that is what makes the fabric of effective marketing in a business. As we know, where there is no marketing, there are no sales, and a business that does not make a sale is headed for failure. Everything begins with communication, and that is why it is a mandatory skill for all entrepreneurs. Mark Harvenner, a communication and marketing strategist, joins us in this episode to share tips and insights on this subject matter.
Mark Havenner is a marketing and communication strategist specializing in brand and executive thought leadership, strategic content development, and corporate communications strategies. He's more than 20 years of experience aligning messages and business goals and developing many communication vehicles and message strategies for many clients.
In this podcast episode, we will talk about messaging, branding, and how to align what you say with what you want to do.
Key Highlights from the Show
[00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Mark Havenner
[01:51] Mark’s backstory and his entrepreneurial journey
[02:45] What is good communication, according to Mark
[03:46] How his background in marketing translated his focus into communication
[05:09] How Mark would help an ambitious consultant or coach talk to the market
[07:06] How to niche down to your ideal market
[13:20] The layers of effective communication
[16:55] Become a person of value and not a commodity
[20:57] Ways to stand out and say who you are and what you do to your audience
[34:13] What Mark wishes to have spent more money & time when starting entrepreneurship
[34:45] Best places to reach out and connect with Mark
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