Ever wondered why you get along really well with some people, and with others you think: "What's their problem?!" In this episode, Training and Development expert Ralph Muir-Morris explains the different personality types and styles - what they are, how to identify them, and why this is important if you want to be happy and productive at work and in your relationships. Show notes are at www.thecmethod.com/ralph. This has been Episode 62 of the 'Stand Out Get Noticed' Podcast with Christina Cante...
Jun 07, 2016•34 min
"The art of great conversation is the greatest tool a salesperson has." Marcus West is an expert in sales, pitching and performance - and I'm super excited to have him on the show this week. He has a background in theatre, and his company, Inscription, has been scripting, pitching and financing compelling stories for Australian theatre, film and TV for over 18 years. He is also a talent coach with various TV stations, working with reporters and presenters on their presentation and storytelling s...
Jun 01, 2016•33 min
Discover effective body language techniques to use in the workplace, in job interviews and dating with non-verbal communication expert Blake Eastman. This has been Episode 60 of the 'Stand Out Get Noticed' podcast with Christina Canters. ABOUT THE C METHOD: We help ambitious professionals and business leaders achieve higher levels of confidence, influence and impact in the workplace through developing powerful speaking and communication skills. OUR PROGRAMS: Love the podcast and want more? Join ...
May 25, 2016•26 min
Do you have an important presentation or speech coming up? Maybe you're frantically writing it, making sure you've included all the info you need, and structuring it well with an introduction, a body and a conclusion. You may have even made time to practice it! But simply writing your speech and practicing it does not ensure […] The post 12 Essential Steps To A Ridiculously Good Presentation [Episode 59] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
May 17, 2016•20 min
I was a guest speaker at a meet-up last week, run by the League of Extraordinary Women. The MC of the evening got up and announced: “And our next speaker tonight is Christina Canters. Her business is called…The C Word!” There was a ripple of giggles throughout the venue, and someone quickly shouted out “The C […] The post How To Not Care What Others Think Of You [Episode 58] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
May 11, 2016•22 min
Natalia Dewiyani is one of the most inspiring women I know. She’s a passionate life coach and serial people hugger who has made it her life’s mission to spread joy, laughter and happiness to those around her. Oh, and to hug 1 million people in her lifetime – including Oprah. Natalia heads a campaign called […] The post Connection, Presence and Positivity with The Happiness Coach Natalia Dewiyani [Episode 57] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
May 04, 2016•30 min
Prepare yourself for the beautiful, heart-centred force of nature that is Nathalie Brewer. Nathalie is the founder of Yellow Lantern, Australia's national public speaking program for primary school-aged children. The Yellow Lantern programs are focused on empowering students to build inner confidence, celebrate their personality and be ok with making mistakes. Confidence is not a skill. It's […] The post ‘Make Mistakes Masterfully’ with Nathalie Brewer of Yellow Lantern [Episode 56] appeared fir...
Apr 27, 2016•33 min
So you’ve worked on becoming a better speaker. Now you’re at a point where you want to go out there and present at conferences, schools, organisations and/or networking events. All of these are valuable opportunities for you to share your message, get more exposure for your brand, and hey – potentially make money. But you […] The post Starting A Speaking Business From Scratch with Peter Billingham [Episode 55] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Apr 19, 2016•41 min
Do you freak out when taking questions from the audience? Maybe you feel uncomfortable being put on the spot. Maybe you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing, or worse – nothing at all! It’s ok – you’re not alone. Even practiced speakers struggle with it – at my Toastmasters meetings, the ‘table topics’ (impromptu speech) component […] The post How to Handle Q&A Like a Ninja [Episode 54] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Apr 13, 2016•20 min
Have you ever enthusiastically launched yourself into a creative pursuit, only to give up after a few weeks? Or maybe you'd like to start something, but you don't know how? Staring at that blank canvas can be awfully intimidating. Plus, creating a body of work that people will notice seems like a HUGE mountain to […] The post What I Learned From A Year Of Podcasting [Episode 53] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Apr 05, 2016•22 min
…and I’m taking the day off The post It’s My 1 Year Podcast Birthday! appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Mar 30, 2016•2 min
How often are you introduced to someone, and seconds later forget their name? Contrary to what you may believe, you’re not “terrible with names” – you just don’t know how to remember. Turns out, our brains are fantastic at remembering things, but the heavily repetitive rote method we learned in school to do so is […] The post Never Have A Mental Blank Again! with Memory Coach Bill Aronson [Episode 52] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Mar 22, 2016•38 min
I’ve been speaking a lot during my time here in the Philippines. My Group Vocational Exchange team and I have presented at Rotary functions that varied in size from 15 to 100 people. I spoke to 500 business students at the PLV College, I've got 2 more seminars prepared for other universities, and this weekend I'll […] The post 7 Tips for Speaking to an International Audience [Episode 50] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Mar 09, 2016•23 min
Have you ever had to sing to a live audience of 500? By yourself? And impromptu? I can imagine a lot of people would rather die. But this exact thing happened last week when I spoke to 500 graduating business administration students at Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Valenzuela – one of the most prestigious business colleges […] The post I Answer Your Public Speaking Questions [Episode 49] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Mar 01, 2016•26 min
I’m excited to welcome back offline community specialist, host of the It Will Come show and leader of my ‘wolf pack’, George Siosi Samuels to the show. You may remember George from Episode 6, where we talked about storytelling and flow. He’s one of my favourite people, plus he’s been doing some super interesting things recently, so […] The post Offline Communities, Wolfpacks & Snapchat with George Siosi Samuels [Episode 48] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Feb 23, 2016•32 min
It's only through taking action we conquer our fears, and on the other side of that is real confidence. Can you learn confidence, or is it all in your head? This week I'm chatting with Chris Jackson: Perth-based life and success coach, personal development junkie and proud wearer of loud leggings. He coaches groups and individuals […] The post Confidence, Mindset & Overcoming Fear with Chris Jackson [Episode 47] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Feb 17, 2016•35 min
People often tell you to be 'natural' when presenting, but what if you 'naturally' do stuff that looks really weird? I’m excited to introduce you to my guest this week, communication skills expert, singer/songwriter and holder of the coolest name ever, Zerafina Zara. In her training, Zerafina draws on research in the latest neuroscience in […] The post Present Like A Performer with Zerafina Zara [Episode 46] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Feb 09, 2016•35 min
Want to know how top professionals function at such a high level? They get high level training, of course! But according to my guest this week, many successful individuals hit a ‘wall’ at 80% of their true capabilities, and need that extra little push to take them from ‘good to great’. And that’s where Wendy Grenfell […] The post Taking Top Professionals From 80% To 100% with Wendy Grenfell [Episode 45] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Feb 02, 2016•32 min
How often do you get asked: "What do you do?" If you're like me, it's all the freakin' time. But the problem with this is - most of us SUCK at explaining what we do. In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to be prepared for social and business situations with an effective 'elevator pitch'. Plus, I share 3 simple ways you can get started right now, so you can avoid the blank looks, the polite nods and the furtive glances towards the nearest exit. Show notes are at www.thecmethod.com/suc...
Jan 27, 2016•16 min
Making a great first impression on social media is just as important as when connecting in person. The way you initially reach out to someone can make the difference between them accepting you into their network, or pegging you as a creepy stalker. And why is this important? Well, if you’re using social media to […] The post 9 Golden Rules for Connecting & Rejecting on Social Media [Episode 43] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Jan 20, 2016•21 min
Anfernee Chansamooth (@AnferneeC) is a philanthropist, small business branding advisor and writer. He has trained over a thousand business leaders across 14 countries and is a regular writer for Huffington Post. Anfernee is passionate about helping women to overcome their fears, build confidence and do work they love. In this conversation, we talk about the fears Anfernee felt when running his very first business retreat, what he learned from the experience, women and confidence, masculine and f...
Jan 12, 2016•54 min
Happy New Year, peeps! I hope you’re having a rocking start to 2016. Instead of making resolutions, I like to choose one or two things I’d like to do more of, or do better. One thing I’m choosing to do better this year is: Managing and nurturing my business relationships. Having strong relationships and a […] The post Building Strategic Relationships – Lessons from Judy Robinett [Episode 41] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Jan 05, 2016•30 min
It's the final episode of 2015! This week I'm sharing 15 valuable lessons I learned from the guest experts I interviewed on the podcast this year, including Andrew Warner of Mixergy, Boost Juice founder Janine Allis, author Basil Nuredini and AppSumo's Ayman Abdullah. If you've listened to every episode so far, you may discover something you missed. And if you're new to the show, you'll get a taste of what it's all about! Show notes with links to each episode mentioned are at www.thecmethod.com/...
Dec 30, 2015•25 min
Karen Jacobsen is a successful singer-songwriter, speaker, coach and the guiding voice in tens of millions of GPS units around the world. She also helps people recalculate their own journeys through life at thegpsgirl.com. In this episode, we talk about how Karen struggled with severe anxiety throughout her childhood and well into adulthood, and the techniques she developed to overcome it. So if you've ever been nervous or anxious before public speaking or giving a presentation, listen in! Show ...
Dec 22, 2015•32 min
When you're in love at work, you're happier. You're more creative, you're more productive, and ultimately, when you're more productive and more passionate, you're more profitable. Do you feel like you have permission to be 100% human at work? Does your boss or do your team members treat you like a human? Or if you […] The post Why You Need To Be 100% Human at Work with Christine Khor [Episode 38] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Dec 15, 2015•35 min
It's time to get out of your comfort bubble! In this episode I share my exhilarating experience of skydiving in the Yarra Valley, as well as 21 other ways for YOU to challenge yourself and get outside your comfort zone. If you want to build confidence and achieve things you never thought possible, you MUST challenge yourself. And all you need to do is start small. Show notes are at thecmethod.com/comfortzone. This has been Episode 37 of Stand Out Get Noticed with Christina Canters. ABOUT THE C M...
Dec 08, 2015•26 min
This is an adaption of the talk I gave at the 'Fight For Your Why' charity fundraising event on 16 October 2015. We raised over $5000 for The Hunger Project, which was a stellar achievement by organiser Lynn Hoang, the attendees, the speakers and everyone else involved. I spoke about creativity in business – why […] The post Why You Need To Be Creative in Business [Episode 35] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Nov 24, 2015•18 min
If you've ever had to pitch your business before, you'll know it's pretty bloody nerve-wracking. For me, pitching The C Method in the final round of the 2015 RMIT Business Plan Competition was the highest-stake presentation I've ever done. And the fact I was pitching my business, this thing I've been working so hard for, […] The post How I Pitched ‘The C Method’ – And Won [Episode 32] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Nov 04, 2015•23 min
Are you familiar with the man called Tony Robbins? He’s the world’s most successful transformational coach. And he’s larger than life – 6 foot 7, massive teeth and a booming voice. You could say he has quite a presence! He’s famous for his intensive seminars on self development, business and relationships, all to help people […] The post I Walked On Fire [Episode 29] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Oct 06, 2015•21 min
“I’m in a glass case of emotion!!” If this quote means nothing to you, make it your Challenge of the Week to watch Anchorman. That is all. I was planning to do a different topic this week, but recent events inspired me to switch it up last minute. Dealing with your own negative emotions is […] The post How to Deal with Negative Emotions [Episode 28] appeared first on The C Method with Christina Canters.
Sep 22, 2015•13 min
