Jun 2, 2020
What is Selling Mindfulness with Peter Bond
In this episode guest Peter Bond discusses selling mindfulness and things sellers can do to build a mindful practice into their professional live. Peter is a business mindfulness coach.
Why Selling Mindfulness
It's tough in sales. There are significant pressures and stress to address. These challenges can debilitate selling productivity and success. Selling mindfulness can help four ways?
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- Reduce stress
- Create confidence
- Boost productivity
- Help listen
Brain scans show improvement in research mindfulness studies compared to stress reduction classes. A five minute guided meditation can provide a big productivity boost. So why does it work?
Notice when you focus on one thing, another thought pops in your head. Learn to focus back on your breath, brings you back to the presence. Why? The best gift you can give someone, is being present and giving your full attention. Journaling brings awareness. Awareness is the first step. In conversations focus on eye contact, really hear what they are saying. Building confidence is key. Know this, confidence is not a fixed trait but can be built.
Take Action Advice for Selling Mindfulness
We asked Peter what we can do to promote selling mindfulness
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- Start a mindfulness practice.
- 3 minutes per day, 3 times per day
- Use an app: Calm, Headspace, Insight Meditation timer
- When you're mind is wandering, bring your attention back
- Keep in mind, focusing on your breath is not a waste of time.!
Produced by Habanero Media