112 Breaking The Ice: Innovative Ways to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere

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Looking for an unbeatable conversation starter that can bridge gaps and spark meaningful connections? Consider sports! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just know the basics, sports can serve as a fantastic icebreaker in any setting.

Not only do they provide endless topics of discussion, but they also help enhance your networking skills and open up new professional opportunities.

In this episode of the Power, Purpose, & Prosperity Podcast, Sabine speaks with Amy Siegfried about the power of sports as the ultimate conversation starter and building mutually beneficial relationships. Amy is the CEO of Last Night's Game, a corporate executive, the Vice Chair of IrishAngels, and an adjunct professor. Her message of creating confidence in conversation has reached audiences of over 5 million people in the last seven years alone.

Listen in to learn how to take small steps and invest in building mutually beneficial relationships that can help you further your career or business. You will also learn t how to use sports as a strategic tool in professional settings, from meetings and networking events to leadership roles.

Key Takeaways
  • Discover how sports can serve as the ultimate icebreaker in professional settings, making networking less daunting and more enjoyable.
  • Learn strategies to create and nurture relationships that go beyond mere transactions and are rooted in mutual benefits and genuine connections.
  • The importance of recognizing your strengths and using them to empower yourself and others around you.
  • Learn how to effectively wield power, authority, influence, and purpose in your role as a leader to inspire and guide others.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
  • [01:34] Amy discusses her career background and how she became interested in teaching people about the sports world.
  • [05:39] How to use sport as the ultimate conversation starter that can lead to deeper and more meaningful conversations.
  • [09:27] The importance of taking small steps to participate in conversations that take you to a different level.
  • [13:19] How to build mutually beneficial relationships that can help you further your career or business.
  • [17:35] Amy defines power as identifying your strengths, not being afraid to embrace them, and using them to help others.
  • [22:55] She defines authority as making things happen with the greater good in mind.
  • [24:20] How to be a true/positive influencer by acting on what you say, plus other ways influence shows up.
  • [28:00] The importance of being genuine in how you show up as a key piece to finding your purpose.
  • [30:57] A quick blitz session with Amy: the lessons, legacy, and book recommendations.

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