Take Charge with Ann Vertel

Conferences and conventions are fun but there's also a strategy for getting the most out of them. Learn how to set yourself up for success, prep the right questions, and follow up with new contacts that keeps those relationships going. Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

What does it mean to really “show up” in your life? To be the real you, unafraid to be judged, disliked, gossiped about, laughed at, mocked, or ridiculed? This episode unpacks the way we form deeper relationships by being genuine and authentic and why we often hide behind a persona. Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

There's a big difference between how you feel and how you respond to how you feel. This episode will give you the tools you need to separate what you can control and what you can't so you can take charge of your life, your career, and everything in between. Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

Feel like you're falling apart right now? A world wide crisis has a way of doing that! So how are the high performers handing it all? The do these 3 things very intentionally and it makes a world of difference. They've got it under control and so can you. Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

Can you worry "enough" to keep bad things from happening? Expecting the worst can make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. The lockdown and shelter in place situation with the coronavirus or Covid19 pandemic adds to that experience. Learn 3 strategies that will help you stop worrying so much, overcome the habit of worry, and focus your thoughts forward toward success. Like Ann to speak to your group? Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

The Coronavirus / Corvid-19 work-from-home or quarantine or lockdown order has disrupted our regular routine. Human behavior says there are at least five universal or common reactions to change. Learn what they are and how to manage their power over you and your family. To have Ann speak to your organization visit https://AnnVertel.com.

With coronavirus, quarantine, lockdown, and a daily crisis in the news, anxiety and depression can cause us to worry and ruminate. But no matter what is happening around us, we can always control these three things in any situation. Dr. Ann Vertel is a business and motivational psychologist, human behavior expert, and 20-year military veteran who will help you take charge of your life, your career, and everything in between. Listen and learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

If you want to change your life, start by taking charge. And part of taking charge is knowing what to let go of so you can become the person you were meant to be and serve the people who need you most. In this episode, I share some of the unusual things I am letting go of and a resource for getting unstuck. http://AnnVertel.com/podcastpage

Learn the 5 things I'm doing this month to be happier no matter what. Happiness is a choice and if you've found yourself saying, "I just want to be happy" these 5 very specific actions will help you take charge of your life, health, career, relationships, and happiness in no time at all. Join me and feel happier this month too! Learn more at https://annvertel.com

We all want other people to like us - but sometimes doing the exact opposite of what feels normal is even more effective in being successful. In this episode, I share a simple and easy way to court your critics so you can stand out from the crowd.

If you're tired of working for someone else, would like to quit your job, start your own business, work from home (or anywhere!), have more freedom, and make more money, this episode is for you. Discover 8 ways to work from home and get paid for your knowledge, not just your time. 

Julian Rotter's Locus of Control instrument measured our level of conformity and achievement motivation. This episode describes the difference and several ways to help you have more control of your future.

Have you surrounded yourself with givers or takers? Do you like, trust, and respect your friends, or do they suck the life out of you? Learn how setting boundaries in this area is crucial for your success.

When I first started my business, these 3 books were pivotal in shaping my mindset as an entrepreneur and helping me learn how to turn my talents into income and work from home. Both knowledge and an entrepreneurial mindset are key for women in business. Learn more at https://www.AnnVertel.com

We don't just have to survive, endure, muscle through, or cope with bad circumstances. These 3 techniques will help you thrive and turn tough circumstances into past events more quickly.

If you've found yourself deep down the rabbit hole of social media, or experiencing FOMO (the "Fear of Missing Out") or constantly checking your email inbox, this episode is for you. You'll learn the reason why we tend to submerge ourselves in tasks that take up the whole day but just aren't productive. I'll also share 6 strategies to become more mindful so you can focus better, have better concentration, and overcome distractions that seem to take up so much of your day so you can get the important things done. Learn more at https://www.AnnVertel.com/

If you've ever had one of those days where you just can't seem to concentrate and everything seems like a distraction, this episode on how to focus is for you. You'll learn how a weightlifting concept called "time under tension" can be applied to the practice of concentrated focus, giving a better ability to hit that sweet spot of productivity. Learn more at http://annvertel.com

This episode explains the true nature of authenticity and helps you be more authentic in different situations. You'll also discover how your success is related to vulnerability and why learning to connect will make you a better leader. Learn more at https://www.AnnVertel.com

Have you ever worked for a boss who couldn't make a decision? This episode will explain how to successfully brief or pitch your boss, a committee, a professor and anyone in authority in a way that helps your boss make better business decisions faster. (instead of a request for more information). Stop having the can kicked down the road - help your boss make quick decisions by "staffing your work." Learn more at https://AnnVertel.com

What is imposter syndrome? Also known as the imposter phenomenon, it kicks in every time we try to disrupt the status quo. It matters, because each time we give in to the lies, we lose our ability to be a leader. Learn more at https://www.AnnVertel.com