unbranded
By Blessing Abeng
unbrandedSep 07, 2020
Ep 60 - Thank you
60th Episode! WOW!
I am so grateful that you have been on this journey with me through 60 episodes! 60 whole minutes of listening. Thank you.
My final word for you this season is simple - TAKE ACTION.
Ep 59 - Remember this When Seeking Partnerships
In one minute, I share one key secret to help you thrive in partnerships. If you listen closely you might also extract a few more gems.
Ep 58 - The Power of a Strategy
Strategy is a great and wise approach used by kings and queens to conquer new lands. You may not be fighting a physical war, but you are fighting for your employer's or audience’s attention or money. In one minute learn key questions you can ask yourself as you try to strategies.
Ep 57 - Building a Track Record? 3 Tips to Help You
In one minute, I share three tips to strengthen your track record as an individual or business. They are tried and tested. They work.
Ep 56 - Why Track Records are Important
In one minute I share why track records are important. People often rely on track records to make informed decisions about their expectations of you and whether or not they should trust you. Have you built a track record deserving of trust? Find out.
Ep 55 - Don’t be Like Daenerys... Be Like Khaleesi
A one minute lesson from Game of Thrones on the value and importance of a track record. Daenerys in Season 1 and 2 was naive but right after her meeting in Qarth, she evolved and built a track record. Yes I know Daenerys and Khaleesi are the same people but embracing herself as Khaleesi (not as a wife, but as the Unburnt). Her growth! The countless ways she built her track record... be that version, not the meek, sweet person who depends on prophecies but someone who has shown PROOF! She became Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Protector of the Realm, Lady Regent of the Seven Kingdoms, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons.
Ep 54 - A Story for My Kids (Best Self Edison Deck)
On two previous episodes, I shared that I got the Best Self Edison deck, a card deck that empowers you to think on your feet and generate great ideas that help you think bigger, achieve more and transform Your life for success. Today, I'll be answering one last question from the deck and it is - "What stories from your childhood would you tell your children?". This is my thought in one minute.
Ps: The story was more dramatic than I explained. My hand was almost amputated but hey... somehow, I got lucky! Thanks to a family nurse and eventually, great medical care.
Ep 53 - When to Rebrand
In one minute I share two of many occasions when you can consider rebranding. You should also consider rebranding when your brand is outdated and lacks uniqueness.
Ep 52: A Note on Rebranding
Rebranding is a serious choice and it is important to note that there is a difference between rebranding and evolution. In this episode we talk about rebranding, evolution and how to spot the difference, all in one minute.
Ep 51 - Things I Learned from my Parents (Best Self Edison Deck)
As I shared in Episode 48, I got the Best Self Edison deck, a card deck that empowers you to think on your feet and generate great ideas that help you think bigger, achieve more and transform Your life for success. Today's question was - "What helpful things did you learn from your parents?" These are my thoughts in one minute.
Ep 50 - Putting Risks in Perspective
What if today was your last day on earth? Would you be contented with how much contribution you have made in the world? Will you leave empty? Will "risks" really feel as risky or would it be worth it? Will you let fear stop you? Let's deep dive into these thoughts for one minute and put risks in perspective.
Ep 49 - Communicating in Hard Times
In one minute, I share an experience that taught me about communicating in hard times. It might help you too.
Ep 48 - Things I want to teach my kids (Best Self Edison Deck)
I Recently got the Best Self Edison deck, a card deck that empowers you to think on your feet and generate great ideas that help you think bigger, achieve more and transform Your life for success. One of the question was - "What things would you love to teach your children?" These are my thoughts in one minute.
Ep 47 - Creating for Consumers to Attract Customers
Sometimes your consumers are not always customers. Just like in Football or Television. The fans are the consumers and the advertisers are the customers. But to attract the attention of the customers in this case, you must keep the consumers happy. Learn how to create for consumers and keep them happy in a way that attracts your customers in one minute.
Ep 46 - What Makes You Happy?
Let's explore the source of your happiness in one minute.
Ep 45 - Continuity vs. Change
In one minute, I share which I favour between continuity and change, and how I maintain a balance but in your opinion, when is it okay to continue and when is it okay to change? Send me your thoughts via voice messages https://anchor.fm/blessingabeng/message
Ep 44 - How to Tell Better Stories
Learn how to tell better stories as a creator, in one minute.
Ep 43 - Power of Stories Inspired by Game of Thrones
A great story goes ahead of you and gives publicity to your name and track record. Don’t just do great work; ensure people tell stories about your great work. There’s a reason why at the beginning of the series, season 1, episode 1, the Wights slew everyone except one man of the night’s watch. The Wights spared him to spread the story of what he had just witnessed. At many points in the series, you could see how reports and tales led to actions, alliances, and results. In one minute, I share the importance and power of stories.
Ep 42 - Dealing with Content Rut
It is possible to feel stuck when creating content. It can feel like you are experiencing draught of ideas but it's possible to get out of it. In this episode I share in one minute how you can deal with content rut.
Ep 41 - Creating Social Media Posts
A one minute guide on how to create and get content for social media posts.
Ep 40 - Being Findable
It's not enough to do good work, it is extremely essential to be findable (discoverable, searchable). When your target audience search for a solution to their pain point, do you pop up? You're more likely to get opportunities, and "luck" when you are findable and at the top of your target audience's mind.
Ep 39 - Feeling Blue? A Way Out
"How do I create when I am feeling too sad or too low to create?" This is a question I have received in different ways from you amazing listeners, so in this episode, I answer that question in one minute. I hope it helps make your journey easier.
Ep 38 - Contributing Ideas
There is power in contributing ideas and maybe if you saw sharing (knowledge, content, etc.) as a channel to contribute to making the world a better place as opposed to a channel for "thought leadership" just maybe... it'll be easier to share. It would probably be less about being "first" and more about making the world better. Listen to this episode to find out more.
Ep 37 - My Time Management Secrets
These tips have helped me stay productive, so I decided to share them with you
Ep 36: You are not a failure
The fact that you failed doesn't make you a failure. You need to listen to this. It's the best one minute you'll spend today.
Ep 35 - Innovation Hack
I have learned how to approach innovation in so many diverse ways, but this is one of the easiest ways and you can learn it in one minute.
Ep 34 - Negotiation Tips
Learn how to negotiate in one minute.
Ep 33 - Negotiation Mindset
Did you know that there is a mindset for negotiation? Well, now you do and you can learn all about it in one minute.
Ep 32 - How to Spot an Inactive Niche with Dot Lung
How do you know if your niche is inactive? This podcast will answer you. You can listen to the full podcast here.
Ep 31 - Mutual Benefit
This concept can set you on the right path to value proposition discovery. Read more here
Ep 30 - How to Find your Niche
Ep 29 - Multitasking does not work
Multitasking simply implies rapidly switching between tasks. While it sounds like a superhero-move, it may not be the most ideal way to stay productive. Listen to this, to evaluate your idea of multitasking. If you are interested in learning about my 5-tab strategy, read this.
Ep 28 - The DRAGON Formula by Dot Lung
Need a guide to help you navigate the world of social media? Dot Lung, the mother of social dragons, took 8 years to perfect one for you. The Dragon’s Formula is a social media strategy consisting of 6 elements that create the perfect social firestorm to explode your visibility on social media and create irresistible content. You can learn all about it in one minute and expand your knowledge here.
Ep 27: You are Enough
A short riff on why you are enough. Just listen for 60 seconds and tell yourself "you are enough"
Ep 26: You are Overthinking Value
Value has gradually evolved into a buzzword and this has resulted in a fear of not living up to the definition of value. This episode will tell you what value is, and trust me, it is not that serious
Ep 25 - One advice from Danny Allen-Page
This advice from Danny Allen-Page is totally worth gold! Listen now.
Ep 24 - When was the Last time You Did Something for the First Time
It's so easy to get caught up in a routine that we lose our zest for new experiences, new knowledge, and one day, after 10 years, we wake up and we are obsolete. Avoid that. Listen to this podcast.
Ep 23 - How Danny Allen-Page Stays on Track with His Goals
I spoke to Danny Allen-Page and he shared a quick tip on how he stays on track with his goals. I just had to share it with you.
Ep 22 - Don't work for free
Should I work for free? This episode will answer that and it might not be the answer you think. The title might be a little misleading *wink*
Ep 21 - An Ultimate Growth Tip from Danny Allen-Page
This episode will teach you growth in one minute. Thanks to Danny Allen-Page.
Ep 20 - Learning to Say No
No is a complete sentence. But as short as this sentence is, a lot of people find it difficult to wield this sentence. This one minute podcast will help you learn how to just say "no".
Ep 19: Do We Need Motivation?
This is a question that I think has multiple answers
Ep 18 - How Seth Godin Stays Consistent
Watch the full interview here.
Ep 17 - Human to Human Marketing
Evolve from B2B and B2C to H2H
Ep 16 - How do I deal with Rejection with Seth Godin
Key ways to deal with rejection.
Ep 15 - How to Make Change Happen
One thing you can do right now to make change happen.
Ep 14 - How to Choose where to Start with Seth Godin
I recently interviewed Seth Godin and he shared this important nugget on starting
Ep 13: Converting Capital
How can you convert the forms of capital you have in your arsenal to your advantage?
Ep 12 - You are Rich
I was reading a book by Seth Godin - Poke the Box and I was like - Gosh! Seth’s book is giving me all kinds of answers to all your questions and fears, I just had to share with you.
Ep 11 - The Fear of Failure Demystified
Still scared?
You should listen to this.