Providing advice to new businesses, businesses that are rebranding or businesses that are doing a branding recheck, Phil talks about how you can emotionally engage with your clients to build an outstanding brand. Touching on author Allan Bonsall who has written Entrepreneurial Intelligence and will be writing alongside Phil - Game Changer, how the words penned by Alan have helped Phil in his business endeavours. Looking at branding we need to recognise that every person, product and service is a...
May 07, 2022•10 min•Ep. 199
How many times do you hear someone call themselves a leader? In reality, the best leaders in the world lead from beside or behind, they set a clear vision and destinations for people so that they can emotionally buy into what they’re doing. Watch the "dancing guy" video here: YouTube Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@flashcastbypdb.com. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the show, and as always, thank you for listening! This is a r...
Apr 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 198
Today Phil talks with his son Arlee and delves into the mysterious mind of a twelve-year-old, searching for the golden nuggets that can help parents alike. The current thoughts on Arlee’s mind are that of the upcoming end-of-term exams. Touching on this Arlee talks with Phil about how ‘winging it’ and cramming and using flashcards no longer work and that real study has to be done to accomplish anything. The great thing about moving into a senior school – grade 7, is learning more about people an...
Apr 23, 2022•11 min•Ep. 197
When you have a robust emotional intelligence you are better at adapting to changes, you know your weaknesses and strengths, you are stronger against external pressure because you are comfortable being who you are, and much more. So if EQ is so important, why do only 36% of people feel comfortable talking about their emotions? Let’s explore emotional intelligence in today’s episode, enjoy Thanks for listening Subscribe, rate and review the show, and send us your questions at our Facebook page Fa...
Apr 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 196
Listen to Phil discuss the difference between mindsets, and how we can learn the difference between a positive mindset and a negative mindset. Using both of Dr. Caroline Dweck’s and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s theories that are highlighted in their books, Phil gets us to challenge our own mindsets. One of the mindsets that are challenged is that of a victim’s mentality, and how we approach things in 2 different ways. 1. When in a positive mind frame – Embrace and Say: Tomorrow will be better than today 2...
Apr 10, 2022•10 min•Ep. 195
And is dangerous. It means you're stuck, and the moment you stop growing, you start dying. Phil gives us today his take on comfort zones and how to avoid getting stuck into it, without breaking you. As always, thanks for listening Subscribe, rate and review the show, and send us your questions at our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or at ask@flashcastbypdb.com Produced by The Podcast Boss. https://thepodcastboss.com/...
Apr 02, 2022•8 min•Ep. 194
Full Disclosure. This episode does not in any way bag out any of the governments that make up Australia but helps us make an informed decision about the upcoming elections. What is decided on that day, may only be in office for one term or 4 years but it may have lifelong effects. No one can just throw a rock in a pond and not expect a ripple effect. Gloss over the purpose of Governments, what needs to be done today with our youth for a better tomorrow, gain some clarity, and be informed. Grab a...
Mar 26, 2022•10 min•Ep. 193
In today’s episode, Phillip talks about what entrepreneurship means to him, the strength of vision that breeds growth not only in business but in other areas such as high school and university students. Passion for entrepreneurship? Phillip explains how real passion is resilient, and how it is applied to parenthood and other aspects of life. Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@flashcastbypdb.com . Remember to subscribe, rate and review t...
Mar 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 192
In this episode, Phil gets down to the beans of Employee Engagement. So sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee as we take in the knowledge Phil has accumulated over the years as both an employee and employer. Phil begins the brew by carefully curating his experience as an employee for his brother to a stronger cup while he was working for a Café that created their signature coffee from the beans up. Learn how in the 9 years working at this Café, Phil saw a massive turnover of staff and how that impacte...
Mar 12, 2022•10 min•Ep. 191
The backbone of a growing organisation is the quality of its team members, so building a team with a strategy in mind, will reduce the possibility of having to fire anyone. So today Phil shares 5 tips, clear and actionable, on how to better manage underperforming employees, and with the help of their team around them they can improve their performance, or leave organically, selecting themselves out; so yes, you don't need to know when to fire them. Go grab your FlashCast by PDB notebook (at this...
Mar 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 190
Character strengths are the positive traits of your personality, and those impact the way you feel, think and behave. Start by getting to know your strengths, which will help you know yourself and identify what areas you need to work more on, anon every step, you've got to do the work, don’t stagnate on learning the information, do the work. You can take advantage of tools like the Gallup Strengths Assessment, and definitely read the Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku. Find The Happiest Man On ...
Feb 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 189
Appreciate your present with gratitude, between the experiences of the past and the excitement of the future. Being able to switch off the automatic brain and bring conscious awareness to what we are actually thinking and feeling will improve your mental and physical performance. Learn more about Gianna Di Bella on https://www.giannadibella.com/ Produced by The Podcast Boss. https://thepodcastboss.com Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@...
Feb 19, 2022•10 min•Ep. 188
Poor communication is the common denominator of failure. Having great communication skills contributes to improving your personal brand, so it is paramount to be conscious and purposeful about the way you communicate to others. In this episode Phil is giving us some tips and tools to have better communication skills; some of the points are: Never talk over people Don't finish other people sentences Paraphrase back Maintain eye contact There is a lot more in this breve episode, so listen carefull...
Feb 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 187
The common denominator of behaviour and decision making comes down to mindset, with that in mind, how has the mindset in your organisation changed over time? Organisations shift from profit focus to purpose focus, and profit is a byproduct, from hierarchy to network, controlling to empowering, from planning to experimenting. Resources on mindset: Carol Dweck Share with Phil your thoughts, comments or questions and comments to https://www.facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB/ , or email us at ask@flashcas...
Feb 06, 2022•10 min•Ep. 186
Time is the one resource we can't get more of, making it one of the most valuable! With this in mind, what are you doing with your time? Today Phil shares his decision-making process when deciding to invest his time, whether it is a personal, professional or family project. Do you have a process to manage your time? Share your thoughts, comments or questions and comments to https://www.facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB/ , or email us at ask@flashcastbypdb.com, and as always, thank you for listening. P...
Jan 29, 2022•9 min•Ep. 185
Awards are recognition of what you've done in the past, so how can you make the best out of achieving wards? One of the most important takeaways from today's episode is to make sure you use them as inspiration and avoid becoming complacent. These are the three-step Phil goes through when he and his team get public recognition: Celebrate it Tell the story Use it as inspiration to what's next Have you rated and subscribed to the show yet? Remember to send us your questions and comments to https://...
Jan 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 184
Do you want to learn everything about sales, in under 10 minutes? Why not learn from one of the most celebrated Australian entrepreneurs?? today Phillip gives you his best tips and tricks on sales. Go get your pen and paper and get ready to learn all that you need to be the best seller you can be. Have you rated the show and subscribed yet? Remember to send us your questions and comments to https://www.facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB/ , or email us at ask@flashcastbypdb.com , and as always, thank yo...
Jan 15, 2022•9 min•Ep. 183
In today's episode, Phil is sharing the six rules that have helped him kick ass in life. Write them down, put them somewhere you can see them daily, read them, learn them and practice them as much as you can. Know that you are your only competition Earn, save and invest Avoid negative people If you don't go after it, you'll never get it Failure is the beginning Habits design your future Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@flashcastbypdb....
Jan 08, 2022•10 min•Ep. 182
In today's episode, Phil shares his top source learning material. Here they are: Books: You Can Read Anyone; David J, Lieberman. Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It; Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz Mindset; Carol Dweck Grinding It Out The Making of McDonald's; Ray Kroc, Robert Anderson Start With Why; Simon Sinek Magazine Subscription: Harvard Business Review Video: Steve Jobs Last words Podcasts: Tim Ferris Show The Human Project As always, thanks for listening...
Jan 01, 2022•10 min•Ep. 181
Happy New Year from Phil, his family and the podcast production team!
Dec 31, 2021•25 sec•Ep. 180
A selection from the vaults: What does it take to be a great public speaker? In today's episode, Phil shares tips and frameworks based on his experience as a public speaker. The three key elements to take into account when making a public presentation are: * You are entertaining your audience * You are educating your audience * you are inspiring your audience Enjoy this great episode, send us your comments and questions about this topic to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@...
Dec 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 179
Merry Christmas from Phil, his family and the production team!
Dec 24, 2021•39 sec•Ep. 178
A selection from the archives. Learning from the best of the best is an opportunity not many of us have at hand, but today we get to listen to two of the sharpest entrepreneurial minds talk about inspirational quotes and says, solving problems, and more. Share this episode with someone who can benefit from it. Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to ask@flashcastbypdb.com. Remember to subscribe, rate and review the show, and as always, thank you...
Dec 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 177
In today’s episode Phil shares his experiences, tips, rules and tools for investing money successfully, goes through his mistakes and shares the tips and rules that have served him best. Listen carefully, take notes, and share your experiences and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or at ask@flashcastbypdb.com Subscribe, rate and review the show, and as always, thank you for listening! Produced by The Podcast Boss. https://thepodcastboss...
Dec 11, 2021•10 min•Ep. 176
A selection from the archives: Branding is all about reputation, whether it is a professional or personal brand, and to build your reputation you need to be aware of your brand across the whole organisation. In today’s episode Phil is answering branding questions, based on the 3 stages to build a brand: Brand strategy Brand identity Brand marketing How would you apply this to build or improve your brand? Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB or to a...
Dec 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 175
Understanding what success means to you should be the first step in your journey towards a more fulfilling life. For Phil, it means achieving the mapped out goals or purposes in a given period of time, and today he goes through some tips to help you get more clarity on what is it that you want to achieve and claim it a success. Send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB, ask@flashcastbypdb.com, or Phil’s LinkedIn . Remember to subscribe, rate, and review...
Nov 27, 2021•13 min•Ep. 174
In today's episode, Phil gets put on the spot by his podcast producer Gilberto from The Podcast Boss and gets a "taste of his own medicine" by being asked his 5 insightful questions. Join Phil and listen to this insightful episode now, send us your comments and questions to our Facebook page Facebook.com/FlashCastByPDB, ask@flashcastbypdb.com, or Phil’s LinkedIn . Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the show, and as always, thank you for listening! Produced by The Podcast Boss....
Nov 20, 2021•8 min•Ep. 173
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”— Will Durant so "successful people make a habit of doing what others are not prepared to do" -Phil Di Bella. If you make it a habit of making small, incremental improvements every day, in any of the 3 areas of life, the only possible outcome will be a success. Today Phil is addressing the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, sharing with us his take on it. Remember, winners and losers have the same goals, is the work done...
Nov 13, 2021•9 min•Ep. 172
If lifestyle is medicine, are you “prescribing” yourself the right stuff? Everything you do has an impact, whether it is what you eat, the connection with someone, the conversations you have, etc. Today Brianna Marie is back joining Phil, reflecting on topics like stress, burnout, anxiety, injury and other everyday issues, and how our health pivots when we understand some simple concepts, and are able to bring awareness and conscious behaviours to our day. Get in touch with Brianna: https://www....
Nov 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 171
Why going to a health retreat? How about going to a place where you can have a better understanding of who you are, and through it helping you be more prepared to deal with the events that you can’t control? In today’s episode Phil chats with Brianna Marie from Eden Health Retreat https://www.facebook.com/EdenHealthRetreat about why investing time in our self-care is so beneficial, and how it will positively impact beyond ourselves, in the people around us in our family, workplace and community....
Oct 30, 2021•10 min•Ep. 170