Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Do you understand your communication style and that of others? How can you increase your level of self-awareness? Meet Steve Gavatorta!Steve is the owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group which specializes in empowering individuals and organizations in identifying, developing, and exceeding performance goals. He has coached and trained 1000s of high performers in industries including pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, finance, media, and advertising. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, he collaborates with organizations to build foundations, set goals, and eclipse their highest potential. Steve authored the bestselling, ‘In Defense of Adversity - Turning Your Toughest Challenges Into Your Greatest Success’. He is also a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA), a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, and accredited to coach and train for Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Listen as Steve takes us through the DISC Assessment and the importance of understanding yourself and others.Key Points and Time Stamps:[00:04:32] - Can you run a successful business with no real world experience?[00:06:03] - Are you building relationships or burning bridges?[00:09:26] - How can training lead to lasting change?[00:13:16] - Self-awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership[00:15:37] - Should you always accept that job promotion?[00:18:55] - The DISC Behavioral Assessment[00:22:15] - How to adapt your sales strategy to your customer's needs[00:23:18] - How does DISC help with teamwork and building a powerful team?[00:24:24] - The 4 DISC communication styles - Steve analyzes my DISC results[00:27:13] - How DISC is key to public speaking and making presentations[00:28:02] - Jeffrey Gitomer’s ‘The Sales Bible’ and his authentic public speaking style[00:30:09] - Does Toastmasters help you understand your communication style?[00:32:16] - How does DISC affect brain functionality?[00:33:04] - How do you overcome adversity? What is the impact of participation trophies?Connect with Steve:Website: http://www.gavatorta.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavatorta/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SteveGavatortaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_gavatorta/?hl=enAdditional Resources:FREE e-book copy of “In Defense of Adversity: Turning Your Toughest Challenges Into Your Greatest Success” for listenersFREE Motivational Quotes dailyConnect with me:LinkedInFacebookInstagramLeave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-your-communication-and-leadership-style/id1614151066?i=1000619353137Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57akPjZkXJoIFJ2Zf65wyeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QpQsvQFjw