Imagine if someone came up to you and gave you the title GENIUS. And you had to just own it. You would be more reluctant to self censor, you would be more confident to speak up and act, you would demand more from others and yourself. You would dare more, learn more and commit more. SIGN US UP! Listen in to really understand the true meaning of the word Genius. It has nothing to do with academia or intellect... Thank you Romans! The genius lives in all of us so we tell you how to unlock your inner genius – it happened to Ral at Harvard, it happened to Sid the Sloth in Ice Age… and it can happen to YOU.     Maybe you need to write yourself a letter to fear…   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "KEEPERS" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

They create legends. And we create keepers! “They”… are the team at Eleven Madison Park (EMP), one of the world’s top restaurants who we are a bit fascinated with. Not because this restaurant is fancy, and not because it is in one of our favourite cities in the world, New York, but because the leadership at EMP believes in the remarkable power of giving people MORE than they expect.   In today’s episode we talk about a fabulous book we are both reading which inspired this episode, called “Unreasonable Hospitality” written by previous EMP co-owner Will Guidara, which is all about the psychology of others, and creating experiences people NEVER forget.   We talk about leadership, service, creativity and most of all the acts of generosity and surprise and delight that everyone can adopt in order to be remembered. Ral shares a few great stories of her dining experience recently at EMP and as always we share tips on how you can also deliver on more than what is expected every day in your life, so your brand is also remembered. Enjoy Keepers! Eleven Madison Park https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/ourrestaurant Unreasonable Hospitality Book https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0593418573 Pablo and Rustys Coffee https://wholesale.pabloandrustys.com.au/ Use secret code "KEEPERS" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

This episode could be a coaching session to ourselves… we both could talk under water and we’ve never met a microphone we didn’t like but that doesn’t mean we should keep talking. In fact we need to remind ourselves regularly to shut the f**k up! If you find you talk too much when it comes to interviews, public speaking or presenting, when introducing others or in meetings then it’s time you learned a few tips and techniques on how to stop talking too much. There are many reasons why you might talk too much – You love attention? You’re an extravert? You’re nervous or excited? You lack self awareness? You have an ego and an opinion… whatever it is, you need to get a handle on it and shut the f**k up! We share what we know works like seeking feedback, looking for cues, the power of the pause, having empathy for others and essentially how to NOT be a conversation narcissist. Enjoy Keepers!

There’s a few things that annoy us (at work and in our personal lives) and we reckon they are universal. No manners (especially in adults!) People who litter Those who run late… regularly! Plastic apologies People who waffle… Inconsistent leadership A meeting that should have been an email And there’s quite a few more! Listen in and see if you agree with our list and let us know if we have missed something that annoys you which you reckon is also shared by many. As always, there are a few stories (Ral tells us about her air movement device…) and Jac has some sobering research when it comes to holding up a mirror to ourselves when it comes to things that annoy us. Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

We negotiate every single day. What we’re having for dinner… Where we’re going for our next holiday… and then there’s the work negotiations… promotions, salary increases, professional development, flexibility and much more. Negotiation for positive outcome. In this episode, Ral and I share why women need to negotiate differently than men, what we learned when we studied negotiation at Harvard with Hannah Riley-Bowles (who partnered with Sheryl Sandberg to write “Lean In”) and the fact it is NEVER too late to learn about negotiation. Learn from the best…Ral was once told she’s too expensive and her response… “you’re worth it!” She also coached one of my former employees on how to negotiate a bigger salary from me… and they got it!   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Ral wants to return as a shark in her next life and Jac quotes Albert Einstein in this episode which is all about the need to keep learning. Why is continuing to learn so important? The more you keep learning, the higher your self esteem. The likelihood you will be more successful in your career and also personal life. Learning keeps you relevant and connected, yet so often we create excuses as to why we can’t learn something new today… I don’t have time… I can’t afford it… for example. Both b***hit reasons – Jac & Ral share how to prioritise learning.. and it doesn’t have to be a course or training session. Consider mentoring someone, learn how to ask great questions, listen to Jac’s list of free online courses at Harvard, Yale and Stanford. And we call Mark Zuckerberg out too… he could learn a thing or two from us 😉 Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

How often do you answer this question “How are you?” with the response: “Busy!” or “Stressed”. Well you might want to rethink that in future…   Jac did some research and learned an individual’s perceived level of busy-ness or being stressed is heavily connected with their feelings of self worth and how others view their status.  Telling people you are busy/stressed all of the time could mean you’re trying to impress… or prove your worth In this episode we talk about how to give yourself permission to do nothing… because that’s when creativity and clarity occur. Start taking control of your calendar (ditch the back to back meetings day in, day out!)  and start realising life is short… 4,000 weeks in total if you live to 76 years of age. Ral tells us she already knows her next 2 holidays because she is a great believer in taking control of the time she has left, and she doesn’t want to spend most of that time in meetings or working. Smart girl. Be like Ral and keep it real.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ Donna McGeorge's Books https://donnamcgeorge.com/books --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

It’s a known fact, women undermine their value, they are too humble too often. We need to change that!   So what is your value? Listen in to find out our value equation, it is critical to you understanding how you position yourself for the future. And how do you price your value? We have an answer for that too! But you need to listen Why are Ral’s workshops so expensive? Because she helps you change the way you communicate for the better and for the rest of your career, and we reckon that is priceless. Learn about the admin girl (do not become her!) and also find out if you are working for a Bullshit Leader.   Enjoy Keepers! Use secret code "keepers" at https://wildduckcreekestate.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

On average we change jobs 12 times in our lifetime. Jac has had at least 16 jobs and Ral has had 12 so collectively we have conducted around 28 successful interviews. Listen in to learn the tips and techniques from our experience – we teach you the importance of prepare, prepare, prepare; why talking less is better than gabbling; the 4 different types of stories you should practise; and anticipation being your friend. Understand why you shouldn’t repeat your resume in an interview and how to use your ‘weaknesses’ to win! …but the best bit is Ral’s joke at the end of today’s episode. Not that we would encourage you to share this one in an interview Enjoy Keepers!  Ral's Storytelling for Job Interviews https://gabrielledolan.com/gabrielledolan/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ebook-Storytelling-for-Job-Interviews-1.pdf --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

If you want to change, grow, improve and achieve then this episode will get you started! Or it might even help you to stop some habits that aren’t serving you well anymore. How do you start a good habit? There’s a system you need to learn – Jac thought she could look like Elle MacPherson if she started a certain habit… listen to learn what the habit was… and if she was successful…? Ral has created the perfect morning ritual (using habit stacking) where she starts her day by drinking a glass of water, followed by some stretching, before having a coffee and then writing. This sets her up for her day. Whether it be personal or professional, learning the art of the system or a set of behaviours where you get the outcome you want is key. It takes 4 things to break a habit… and the same 4 things can also help you start a good habit. Listen in to learn more – in fact listen in to every episode of Keeping it Real is the BEST habit you could create.   Jac's Running App: https://www.intvl.com.au/ Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

All the successful people we know don't rest on their laurels... they know their skills and habits that have taken them this far might not be the rights skills and habits to take them further. What got them here won't get them there. So if you want to get a new job, be promoted, start something different or just learn new things, listen in to our stories of our experiences and the tips you need to get yourself to your next "destination".  Start by having some idea of your "where" - where are you heading? Then follow our advice! It's tried and tested...Ral has mastered TikTok...Jac has gone from being a Marketer to being an Exec Coach Ral failed English but has authored 7 books  We are living proof what got us to where we are today needed us to think and act differently. Enjoy Keepers!  Jac’s Blindspot Leadership Assessment: https://jacphillips.com/products/blind-spots-leadership-assessment --------------------------------------------------------- New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Hardest job in the world. No one prepares you for parenthood, and as two mothers with four kids between us we share some of the horrors we put our kids through… award winning events that will either horrify you or you’ll find hilarious!   Foot surgery, nasal surgery, cracked heads, left behind in shopping centers, kinder surprise trauma and much more! Jac and Ral keep it real when it comes to the balls ups they have clocked up as Mothers. But everyone is still alive today, so we reckon we have done alright   Find out what we have learned as Mums – empathy, emotional intelligence, time management, prioritisation and more. All of which can be very advantageous as a leader.   Give yourself a break Mums… we see you, we hear you and we never judge you. You do you.

Everybody on the planet has emotional baggage. Unresolved emotional issues, stressors, pain and difficulties experienced in the past. Key word: PAST.   In this episode we discuss our own emotional baggage we have dealt with (Ral wasn’t a keeper…!) and what we learned from the process of figuring out how to manage your “grief case”    Become more self aware of using your past to inform or influence your future!   Find out the tips and techniques Jac and Ral use to help you manage emotional baggage in the professional and personal sense. And if that is all too emotionally much for you… listen in to this episode to hear the new name for our followers… it’s so GOOD!

Do you know what the strongest muscle in your body is…. it’s your mind. It can tell your body to do anything… or not. In this episode we discuss the things we tell ourselves which can end up being our self belief. “I am not a good public speaker” “I don’t have the confidence to be a leader” “I could never be an entrepreneur”   You need to be more self aware of the stories you tell yourself, is it a convenient truth?Also known as a good excuse/reason to never try to become a good public speaker/confident leader/entrepreneur?   Find out the tips and techniques Jac and Ral use to help you identify your current stories and what your future stories could be instead. And learn what story Ral tells herself when she’s running! ———————— New Episode Every Monday Follow the show ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg⁠ Follow Jac ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/⁠ Follow Ral ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/⁠ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Think of the most confident person you know… were they always like that?   Maybe? Maybe not?    In today’s episode Jac and Ral discuss if you’re born confident or if it’s something you need to cultivate. Did you know there’s 3 things that impact confidence - genetics, environment and choice.   Neither Jac or Ral lack confidence, and they talk about what it was like for them growing up and how that shaped how they put themselves forward in their early career years. But irrespective of your genetics, or environment, you can become more confident in the way you approach your life and your career – listen in to this episode for some great tips and a few stories that are guaranteed to have you giggling or groaning! ———————— New Episode Every Monday 5pm Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Who remembers the mullet hair cut? Business at the front, party at the back In today’s episode Jac and Ral discuss the importance of fun in the workplace – yes you can have business at ‘the front’ but if you’re not also helping create a party atmosphere, then you’re doing yourself and your colleagues a disservice! And did you know serial killers (Hitler as an example) don’t have a sense of humour remember that!   There’s research that proves that laughter and lightness at work helps your mood improve, reduces stress levels, brings you better memory and recall, creates energy and releases tension. What’s not to love?? Jac sees it as her mission to change an environment she walks into if it’s too serious, dull and unhappy. She takes her role as a leader seriously when it comes to connecting with others.   Ral went and trained as a comedian to ensure she could optimise her humour for her keynotes – not only do you get a brilliantly intelligent speaker, you get a funny one too! This episode is worth listening to for how you can use humour to bring more joy into the lives of others and yourself. It’s an important business opportunity and if starting your Monday with a few giggles isn’t enough… wait until you hear Ral’s joke at the very end… *spoiler alert* —————— New Episode Every Monday Follow the show ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg⁠⁠ Follow Jac ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/⁠⁠ Follow Ral ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/⁠⁠ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Moody Judy brought everyone down… but Happy Jac changed that when she got a new role working with Moody Judy. So what did Jac do? Ral grew up in a household with 7 other siblings… there wasn’t any time for whinging or unhappy ‘victims’. How did Ral cope?   Find out how they bothmanage their energy today (and they have enough to power a small country) and what they have done and chosen in life to set themselves up to be energetic and optimistic. It comes down to prioritisation, knowing themselves, choosing their environment and who is in their orbits as well as how they manage their stress levels. Ral reminds us of breathwork and her 4, 4, 4 technique. Listen in to recognise the value of managing your energy over your time. How to apply your energy to the stuff that matters, why getting healthy is a key factor and when it might be time to buy an Oura ring!    INTVL great running app with a 7 day free trail to get you started on your fitness journey. https://www.intvl.com.au/ Listen to Ral's Workout Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2bAecuwkA9s19PTG7IkaKk?si=SMJnGb0xQquArPqeNy07cQ&pi=a-lhiZ9yfDRlaj ———————— New Episode Every Monday Follow the show ⁠https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg⁠ Follow Jac ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/⁠ Follow Ral ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/⁠ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

We all own a LBD… but do we all own our future? In this episode Jac and Ral talk about how you can create a life by design – by you, for you.  The majority of us have choices, what’s important is recognising that creating a life by design is done in steps. It’s a dial not a switch. Find out how both Jac & Ral have designed their lives so they do work they love for people they love when they want to. It’s empowering and liberating to know when you work best, the trick is to identify your priorities, understand your risk appetite and build in your health, exercise and well being needs, so your days are rich and fulfilling.   You will learn tips like knowing yourself first, deconstructing your life and restructuring your reality. And we’ll also discuss Rod Stewart… who knew he was an inspiration to a LBD Powerful Presentations 23rd May 1 – 4:30pm (AEST) ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/powerful-presentations-virtual-webcast-with-gabrielle-dolan-tickets-840859151357?aff=oddtdtcreator⁠ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Jac reckons she’s never met a microphone she didn’t like and Ral speaks publicly all over the world, but were they born like this? Hell no! They are crowd pleasers today because they kept saying “Yes” to presenting and public speaking.   They put the work in to become good.   In this episode, listen to their tips for how you too can become a public speaker with panache. And co-incidentally… Ral happens to have just the course for anyone who wants to master this craft (see the links below).   Tips like putting your hand up, practicing, knowing your content, developing your 3rd eye (this is really cool!) the power of the pause, moving your body, breath work, reflecting and how to use humour. You can learn all of this and be entertained in our educating! Powerful Presentations 23rd May 1 – 4:30pm (AEST) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/powerful-presentations-virtual-webcast-with-gabrielle-dolan-tickets-840859151357?aff=oddtdtcreator ———————— New Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Imposter Syndrome or I.S… that feeling you’re not good enough… you’re a fraud and everyone is going to find out. In this episode of Keeping it Real, Jac & Ral help you figure it out. What it really means Who gets it (every successful person you know!) and  How to manage it.  Jac has done some research on the topic of Imposter Syndrome and shares what she found out – you will learn about the 4 P’s and there’s even a cool quiz you can take for free to see what level of Imposter Syndrome you might be susceptible to (see the show notes).   Ral reckons confidence has a lot to do with things… and she’s right, but confidence alone won’t eliminate Imposter Syndrome, there’s a few tips and things you can do to move I.S. on, so buckle up and get ready to get real with the biatches in black! Imposter Syndrome Quiz | Clare Josa https://www.clarejosa.com/quiz/ ———————————————————————— New Episode Every Monday 7am Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/ https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/ Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/ Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown