For bonus episodes, I share conversations that occur between a regular episode’s segments. For Episode 148, Alan Carroll shares the STOP technique and discusses whether keynote speakers should practice frequently or be spontaneous. He then explains what Transpersonal Psychology is.

Prologue

Alan is passionate about giving people the experience of mindfulness and presence through public speaking. Alan is a seeker who discovered his passion for coaching people in the 1970s. He is the founder of Alan Carroll & Associates, which offers mindfulness in action workshops. Alan graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters in Psychology and is the author of The Broadband Connection.

01:22 Part 1: Still the Mind with the STOP Technique

Alan shares a technique that he learned from a podcast with Deepak Chopra.

• S: Stop
• T: Three breathes
• O: Observe your breath or body sensations
• P: Proceed with kindness (awareness and compassion)

06:20 Part 2: Keynote Speaking: Practice or Improvise?

I ask Alan for his opinion about whether keynote speakers should frequently practice their talks or if they should improvise.

12:17 Part 3: Defining Transpersonal Psychology

Alan is a Transpersonal Psychologist. I asked Alan to explain what Transpersonal Psychology is.

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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.

⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies)

Episode links

Alan’s LinkedIn Profile

Alan’s company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

Alan’s book, The Broadband Connection

Business Insider text and video, Deepak Chopra offers advice on how to manage stress and find meaning during the pandemic

Gary DePaul’s website

Gary's books:

What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)

The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available)

Lead on!