Default to YES!: Coaching for Confidence, Clarity, and Calling
Welcome to Default to YES—a podcast designed for nurses, and purpose-driven professionals ready to rise above burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and live a life they truly love.
Hosted by a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Clinically Certified Aromatherapist, this show takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to well-being. Each episode explores topics like stress recovery, mindset shifts, breathwork, aromatherapy, personal growth, and self-leadership—all through the lens of whole-person care.
Whether you're navigating career transitions, craving deeper alignment, or simply want to show up as your Extraordinary Self, you’ll find science-backed strategies, soul-centered stories, and practical tools to help you say YES!—to healing, to purpose, and to the life you were created for.
Default to YES!: Coaching for Confidence, Clarity, and Calling
Mastering the Art of Influence: Leading With OR Without Formal Authority
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In this episode, we get into social psychology and leadership literature to uncover the secrets behind the law of influence. We learn that true leadership is about positive impact, not titles, and anyone can develop this skill.
Five key strategies to enhance your influence are revealed.
- Embrace authenticity and empathy,
- Build strong relationships
- Become an expert
- Lead by example
- Master the art of effective communication,
We remember the inspirational story of Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first certified Black woman nurse in the United States, who overcame prejudice to pave the way for others.
Social psychologist Robert Cialdini identified six principles of persuasion: reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, liking, and social proof. These principles, when applied ethically, can enhance our ability to persuade others effectively and promote mutual benefit.
Remember, influence is a powerful tool that can be harnessed responsibly for positive change. So go out and make a difference!
Resources:
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/persuasion-part-1/
Book:
Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert Cialdini, 2021.
Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade, by Robert Cialdini, 2016.
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