Oxygen for the Soul (ft. Simon T. Bailey, Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach)

Oxygen for the Soul (ft. Simon T. Bailey, Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach)

Simon T. Bailey on encouragement, reinvention, and the unlimited power of women

OPENING QUOTE:

“I think every Playmaker listening to us right now, be sure to remember that encouragement is oxygen for the soul. Who is one person that, after you hear everything we're talking about, you can go and encourage them via text, via video, or via a call? It's oxygen for the soul.”

—Simon T. Bailey

GUEST BIO:

Simon T. Bailey’s purpose in life is to help you discover your brilliance through motivational speeches which have netted him Hall of Fame accolades. He also offers direct one-on-one coaching, has published nine personal and professional development books (including a number of bestsellers), hosts a national TV talk show program, and created a viral video with over 90 million total views. Simon’s framework for brilliance is based on his 30 years of experience in hospitality, including serving as sales director for the Disney Institute. His client roster includes Salesforce, Stanford Healthcare, General Mills, and Hilton Hotels.

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CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:

[10:42] - The Power of Encouragement

Breathe life into the people around you

Both Simon and Paul share their perspectives on encouraging the people around us. For them, it’s a calling. We all have the power to breathe life into others. Interestingly, we’ll even find that in the times we feel most lifeless ourselves, lifting others up is what puts wind back into our own sails. As Simon tells us, encouragement is “oxygen for the soul.”

[23:07] - Moments Matter When they Change Behavior

A life-changing moment must be allowed to change your life

After a lifetime of emotional distance, Simon’s father shared his love for Simon only on his death bed. Rather than just a special moment, Simon allowed this to become transformative. He told himself that among his brothers, his children, and everyone in his life, he would always share how he felt about them and never let a moment pass him by. 

[28:06] - Ignite the Power of Women

From marginalized to empowered

As Simon shares, “If we get it right with women, ensuring that they’re not marginalized, I become a better human being because I do right by women in my life.”

That’s why he wrote Ignite the Power of Women, a book and movement about unlocking the potential of women in your life— and your own ultimate potential as a result.

[32:22] - Lessons from the Disney Institute

Learning from a global leader in leadership

What are Simon’s top lessons from the Disney Institute? Number one: hire for attitude, train for success. Skills can be trained, but great attitudes are rare. Second: Customer service is a department, but customer love is a mindset. Disney understands they’re not in the theme park business, they’re in the business of creating magical moments for customers. You can’t do that unless you feel love. After all, studies show that every buying decision is, on average, 70% emotional and only 30% rational.

[38:18] - Knowing When It’s Time for Reinvention

How do you read the signs that a change is in the cards?

Simon has reinvented himself five times over twenty years. How do you know you’re ready for a reinvention