Conversations with Skye

Conversations with Skye

By Skye

I share my thoughts on the ideas from the personal development & marketing books I have read because I find these ideas add value to my life
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How To Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones By Understanding Violence

Conversations with Skye Jul 18, 2020
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4 Support People That You Can Work With

4 Support People That You Can Work With

Trainer, Mentor, Therapist, Coach - 4 support people that you can work with when trying to achieve your goals. I talk about the difference between 4 support people, my personal experience working with all 4 Sharing with you the resources/links I mention in this podcast Gary V @garyvee The Garyvee Audio Experience podcast Andy Frisella @andyfrisella Real AF With Andy Frisella podcast Ingrid @ingridelamarekenny Pardon My French podcast Mentalogue https://mentalogue.my/ Coach Ellen @coachellenchua
Jun 26, 202148:55
Law 24 Play the Perfect Courtier

Law 24 Play the Perfect Courtier

48 Laws of Power has been the #1 book that Hollywood elite and influential people recommend their fans to read. In this podcast episode I talk about Law 25 Play the Perfect Courtier and the points below - Why you should not call too much attention to your actions - Why you should alter your style and language to the person you are dealing with - Why you shouldn’t constantly be a cynic - Why practicing self observance is an important skill - Why you should master your emotions - Why you should be a source of pleasure
Dec 29, 202052:07
The 4 Agreements - A Guide to Personal Freedom

The 4 Agreements - A Guide to Personal Freedom

I share the lessons I learnt from  The Four Agreements, bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz that reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. I talk about the my take on the 4 Agreements which are  - Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, Always Do Your Best
Nov 28, 202028:30
How to Navigate Your Relationship With Your Parents & Family Dynamic

How to Navigate Your Relationship With Your Parents & Family Dynamic

I share lessons I learnt from the book : Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life written by Susan Forward, internationally renowned therapist, lecturer, and author that has served as a consultant in numerous Southern California psychiatric and medical facilities. In this podcast I discuss what is the definition of a toxic parent, what are the coping mechanisms that a toxic parent does in a family dynamic, why is it so important to understand your family dynamic, how denial plays out in a family dynamic, the misconception behind forgiveness, why you may feel angry and grief as you are beginning to look at your family dynamic and approaches that Susan suggests to deal with anger and grief. 
Nov 23, 202045:18
5 Stories of Emotional Recovery

5 Stories of Emotional Recovery

I recently read the book "Good Morning, Monster" written by Catherine Gildiner, a clinical psychologist that shares 5 stories of emotional recovery of her clients. Her clients come from different social background, culture and temperament, coping strategies in dealing with challenges that they faced. Each client presents a mystery, one that will only be unpacked over years. They seek Gildiner's help to overcome an immediate challenge in their lives, but discover that the source of their suffering has been long buried. Connect with me on IG : @skylarskye 
Nov 08, 202046:02
How much of your life is determined by fate vs free will ?

How much of your life is determined by fate vs free will ?

I talk to my friend Suhaib on the topic of how much of our lives are determined by fate vs free will, how we respond to situations is as a result of our MBTI (Myers Brigg Test Indicator) personality , by what age our personality is pretty much formed. 
Sep 28, 202001:08:55
The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma

My thoughts after watching The Social Dilemma show on Netflix from the standpoint of a user of social media, as a digital marketer running paid advertising on social media and as a member of society.
Sep 16, 202037:41
How To Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones By Understanding Violence

How To Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones By Understanding Violence

I talk about the lessons I learnt from a international expert of violent behaviour, Gavin De Becker book "The Gift Of Fear" . Amongst the lessons I learnt is why is it important to acknowledge that violence is part of human existence, why intuition is a pretty good solution in dealing with perpetrators, 7 tactics that perpetrators use to groom you and gain your confidence and specific strategies to protect yourself and loved ones when dealing with strangers. 
Jul 18, 202045:56
Jason Lee - Entertainment Blogger & CEO of Hollywood Unlocked Book Review

Jason Lee - Entertainment Blogger & CEO of Hollywood Unlocked Book Review

Jason Lee, entertainment journalist, reality TV star, iHeart Radio personality, and CEO of Hollywood Unlocked bears it all in the transparent and unapologetic memoir God Must Have Forgotten About Me. Growing up in the violent, drug-infested streets of Stockton, California, Jason Lee spent most of his childhood learning how to thrive on his own. While his mother struggled with drug addiction and his father remained physically and emotionally absent, Jason was eventually thrust into the foster care system. This book is about Jason's childhood story, his career transitions, his personal life & the people that have shaped his life & his success.  I talk about the lessons that I learnt from this book & my perspective about the things he has shared. 
Jul 04, 202034:26
How Adopting A Free Product Strategy Can Help You Make Money

How Adopting A Free Product Strategy Can Help You Make Money

Wouldn't it be great if you had a marketing strategy for  a product  or service that keeps reaching new customers week in and week out, year in and year out ? In this podcast , I share the Free Product Strategy that I learnt from the book "Perennial Best Seller -  The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts" by Ryan Holiday. I also talk about examples of how this free product strategy has worked for books, music, content, seminars and helped authors, musicians, seminar organisers make tons of money in return for adopting this strategy. 
Jun 13, 202017:05
Growth Hacker Marketing Lessons From Ryan Holiday

Growth Hacker Marketing Lessons From Ryan Holiday

Growth Hacker Marketing is a new field and a combination of marketing, data and technology.In this podcast I share the growth hacker marketing lessons learnt from Growth Hacker Marketing book written by Ryan Holiday. In this podcast I talk about 4 steps to growth hacker marketing. 1. Why product fit is incredible important 2. How to find your growth hack strategy to capture new customers quickly 3. Why going viral is an important part of your strategy 4.How to retain and increase your existing customers transactions & frequency of purchases. The strategies Ryan Holiday used to catapult Tim Ferriss Four Hour Chef book. into the New York Times bestseller when US major bookstores had banned this book.
May 29, 202032:10
Mastery - How To Tap Into Your Creative Side & Benefit From It

Mastery - How To Tap Into Your Creative Side & Benefit From It

We imagine creative is a trait few people are blessed to have however each one of us have a creative side - the question is are we able to tap it more effectively and how do we go about tapping this creative side of us so we can apply it to problem solving and daily tasks in the workplace ?  In this podcast episode I talk about how to harness strategies to tap into your creative side and mindset shift as why everyone is creative but not everyone identifies themselves being creative. 
May 11, 202014:01
Mastery - Why Is It Important To Develop Social Intelligence

Mastery - Why Is It Important To Develop Social Intelligence

One of the obstacles that crops up in life comes from the emotional drain we experience in dealing with manipulation & different people require us to adapt different strategies to deal with them. In this episode I talk about how to understand people's agenda, negative traits in people to watch out for, strategies to acquire social intelligence. 
May 10, 202013:30
Mastery - How Mentorship Can Help You Accelerate Your Growth

Mastery - How Mentorship Can Help You Accelerate Your Growth

I talk about How Mentorship Can Help You Accelerate Your Growth - a lesson  from Mastery book written by Robert Greene . I talk about how can you find your mentor, why mentorship is better than reading books or even gaining more life experiences, how can you maximise your mentorship experience & the dark side of mentorship that isn't discussed often. 
Apr 19, 202018:17
Mastery - How To Find Your Life Path At Work

Mastery - How To Find Your Life Path At Work

I talk about How To Find Your Life Path lesson  from Mastery book written by Robert Greene when it comes to find the type of work that you enjoy and can grow into. I also talk about why it's so important to find your life path at work and that does not necessarily meaning the perfect job that you will never leave until you retire however your life path means you are integrating the things you love to do with what the world is willing to reward you in exchange for your work. I also talk about the strategies on how you can find your life path at work.
Apr 15, 202020:34
Mastery - Career Path & Apprenticeship

Mastery - Career Path & Apprenticeship

I share why it's important to when stepping into a new field, changing jobs or your role within a company,  it helps to think of this phase like entering an Apprenticeship phase.   I also talk about 3 levels of apprenticeship  which are deep observation, acquiring skills, experimentation. Also i talk about strategies to complete an ideal apprenticeship.
Apr 14, 202020:00
Mastery - How To Gain Job Satisfaction At Work

Mastery - How To Gain Job Satisfaction At Work

I share lessons I learnt from Mastery book written by Robert Greene which talks about the importance of gaining mastery in the workplace and how it translates to increasing your job satisfaction at work .I also talk about : 3 Phases of Mastery, Why the process of getting to Mastery level takes time,  Why is it important to take responsibility for our own job satisfaction.
Apr 14, 202011:57
Day 2 of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia

Day 2 of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia

It's Day 2 of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia and there is 12 more days to go. I share my thoughts on how stoicism made me think differently about the Movement Control Order
Mar 19, 202010:33
How To Become An Elusive Object Of Desire

How To Become An Elusive Object Of Desire

Familiarity breeds contempt - we have all heard about it. The question is have we learnt how to create mystery around us and use strategic absence to make people desire our return
Mar 10, 202012:28
How to Determine the Strength of A Person’s Character

How to Determine the Strength of A Person’s Character

People’s characters is formed in their earliest years and daily habits. So how do you begin to determine a person’s character ?
Mar 08, 202027:05
See Through People’s Mask

See Through People’s Mask

People tend to wear the mask that shows them in the best possible light. They say the right things, smile and seem interested in our ideas. They learn how to conceal their insecurities and envy. The question is have you developed the skill to be able to read someone’s mask quickly ?
Mar 07, 202019:43
Law #1 Master Your Emotional Self

Law #1 Master Your Emotional Self

Law #1 Master Your Emotional Self by Laws of Human Nature written by Robert Greene
Feb 29, 202042:01
Mastery #1 - How To Discover Your Calling

Mastery #1 - How To Discover Your Calling

I share my thoughts on Robert Greene “Mastery” book chapter 1 about How to Discover Your Calling through your work & strategies
Feb 22, 202043:13
The 1 Daily Practice I’m Obsessed Over

The 1 Daily Practice I’m Obsessed Over

I share why I’m so obsessed with reading and journalling on “The Daily Stoic” book by Ryan Holiday
Feb 21, 202018:15
February 20, 2020

February 20, 2020

Feb 20, 202000:21