Thought-provoking keynotes on Mindful Selling: "serve instead of sell"
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Anis delivered an inspiring, thought-provoking presentation, delivered in a humble and easy to follow style that resonated with the audience.
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Creator of MINDFUL SELLING and AGILE MINDSET expert, Anis’ mindful moment tools and principles helps leaders and teams unlock growth in the moment to achieve predictable, consistent and powerful results in all areas of business and life, no matter what’s going on around them. She speaks on topics including personal leadership, resilience, reinvention, courage, confidence, commitment, creativity, self-belief, focus, drive, determination, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, adversity, enchanting customer service and sales performance.
Anis is the author of Mindful Selling where she reveals principles to help you rise above stress, quickly bounce back from setbacks, build trust fast so you can serve instead of sell and give unrivalled value in the market.
As mindfulness practitioner and mindset coach, Anis has unearthed a profound understanding of the correlation between our mental state and how we react to life occurrences. Her talks emboldens audiences to break through the barriers of doubt and insecurity that can impede growth. Anis‘s unique outlook is founded on the principle of being of service to clients and colleagues.
Today’s leaders & teams face ever-changing uncertainty, from the break-neck growth of AI, the upheaval of client’s desires to slow-down of global growth.
Critical to being competitive is being adaptable, staying focussed and consistent, while delivering unrivalled value. But you can’t do this when you’re stressed, spooked of change, paralysed by uncertainty, and operating in survival mode.
The unprecedented speed and scale of change will test your leaders and teams, how will you equip them with the mindset be resourceful, creative and productive admist the turmoil?
Given all that’s going on in the world, it’s never been more critical for everyone to have an Agile Mindset, to be productive, stay competitive and thrive.
Anis Qizilbash has helped individuals, teams, and leaders of organisations to rise to new levels of performance by embracing the AGILE MINDSET so they can unlock growth in the moment, to bring predictable, consistent and powerful results. Anis’ dynamic, mindfully energetic presence, interactive keynotes and masterclasses deliver like no other. Drawing upon research and personal experience Anis equips you with practical mindset tools to standout, achieve and sustain the results you need.
Anis Qizilbash examines the components behind peak performance – one that can be replicated to achieve extraordinary success. Examining the elements of dedication, habits, rituals, standards, persistence, resilience, values and vision-setting, persuasive communication, self-leadership, growth mindset, ownership, responsibility; as well as a focus on excellence, integrity and humility; Anis reveals the importance of developing an AGILE MINDSET to create exceptional performance. Her engaging insights have helped a wide range of organisations.
See keynotes with Anis QizilbashIn today’s rapidly changing world with unlimited distractions, having an AGILE Mindset is more important than ever. Without this skill, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, anxious, and distracted, making it difficult to adapt to changes and achieve your goals.
I promise I won’t bore them with a long list of theoretical jargon or scientific terms. Instead, I’ll make the experience entertaining, memorable and engaging by weaving in real-life stories and anecdotes that will leave a lasting impression. So not only will the audience learn practical tips and benefits of embracing an AGILE Mindset, they will leave inspired and excited to implement them, no matter what’s going on around them.
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In an age of uncertainty, one thing is certain – AI and automation will unleash unfathomable disruption. How do you keep people consistently focussed and performing instead of fearful about the future? And how do get your team to detach emotionally after that big deal they nurtured for the past four months comes crashing down so they don’t waste the rest of that day drowning in dejection? And what about when you lose marketshare to competitors and your team doesn’t believe in your products anymore?
With 25 years of sales experience, I’ve been in the trenches of cold calling, raked in millions, and coached leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs. But let’s be real, the most impressive thing about me is my ability to make even the driest topic, like sales and overcoming limiting beliefs, hilarious and engaging.
And, no, I won’t bore them with sales jargon or make them cold call anyone. Instead, I’ll weave relatable and hilarious stories of sales blunders and successes to keep the audience entertained and engaged throughout the talk.
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With the proliferation of technology, customers have become more impatient and demanding than ever before. It’s like they expect customer service reps to be magical unicorns that can grant their every wish with the flick of a wand. Also, your customers are craving for more than just a product or service, they want a memorable and extraordinary experience.
This entertaining and insightful talk will equip your customer service reps with the necessary tools to manage their mindset. Think of it like Jedi training, but instead of lightsabers, they’ll be armed with patience, composure, and compassion. With these skills, they’ll be able to enchant customers and provide a memorable experience, even when things get wild. But, with a little suite of tools your customer service reps will be able to handle anything that comes their way.
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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, resilience is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just someone trying to navigate the ups and downs of life, the ability to unlock your resilience can make all the difference in achieving your goals and reaching your full potential.
In my keynote, I’ll share practical steps you can take today to start developing resilience and achieve success both personally and professionally. But let’s face it, resilience can be a dry topic. That’s why I’ll be weaving relatable stories and anecdotes throughout the talk to keep your team engaged and entertained. From hilarious mishaps to tales of triumph over adversity, I’ll have your team laughing and learning. Best of all, these steps are easy to implement and will positively impact your team’s performance and well-being. Get ready to become a more resilient version of yourself!
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Anis delivered an inspiring, thought-provoking presentation, delivered in a humble and easy to follow style that resonated with the audience.
Atul Rajput
It was so amazing having you. The virtual keynote went great and we're implementing compliment circles and so many other amazing takeaways from your session to the team. It truly was the perfect addition to our session and could not have gone more perfectly.
Jenn Bello
Had the opportunity to experience Anis in action at the CXFO London event and was blown away by her energy, her insights and practical advice for mindfulness. A fantastic session which I thoroughly enjoyed and would certainly recommend her!
Carole Layzell
A fantastic speaker – thorough, dedicated and insightful. She was extremely authentic and our audience of business owners from a variety of sectors and business size found her “inspiring and uplifting.
Paula Kemp
Inspires, engages and energises. Anis doesn’t talk at attendees but with them and that’s what make her talks so valuable. I would highly recommend Anis to anyone that is looking to grow their sales.
Lorna Bladen
“Since your keynote, in our Marketing meetings we take the time to reflect on what didn’t go very well in the past week and ‘detach’, so we can learn to control these situations in the future. We also have a compliment circle at the end. I personally love that we still do these things 1 year later; I always feel more energised and motivated after we have these meetings.”
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In September, A-Speakers focus on mental health. Therefore, Anis Qizilbash has made a video addressing stress management at work. According to the UK government’s HSE health regulator, 15 million days are lost due to work-related stress. Watch her video and get her tips for handling stress.
Below is a transcription of Anis Qizilbash’s video on stress management:
“Did you know 80% of workers are stressed according to the American Institute of Stress with nearly half saying they need help learning how to manage their stress. And 15 million days are lost due to work-related stress according to the UK government’s HSE health regulator. And employees are facing unprecedented amounts of stress with the threat of losing their job to technology and the pressure of having to learn new skills just to keep their job. And if increased stress due to the uncertainty disrupts focus, diminishes motivation and it dampens productivity because you don’t have the cognitive capacity to be creative when you are operating in survival mode. So what can you do? Try this right now. Close your eyes and take one deep breath. Inhale deeply and listen to your breathing. and exhale. Listen to your breathing. That’s all. One more time. Inhale and exhale. Listen to your breathing. That exercise creates a mindful moment, but here’s the thing. Those thoughts and feelings causing the stress can come cascading back and sweep you away like whitewater rapids. So if you want to know more tips on how to help you and your teams build lasting resilience and balance and manage their stress, get in touch with my speaker agency A-Speakers. Thanks so much for listening. I’m Anis Qizilbash, and I hope to see you soon. Bye!”
One time after a speaking gig, a dapperly dressed fellow with a sunbeam smile approached me from the audience. He reached for my hand, clasping it between both of his, looked me in the eye and proceeded to shower me with positive praise. I was grateful and flattered but something felt off about the whole act. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but my intuition was telling me to run.
Later that day, an email popped up from the dapperly dressed man. He thanked me again for my talk and asked me what my passion was. According to his signature, he was an account manager for an online branding company. My B.S. detector went code red. Don’t get me wrong, I love talking about passion and mission and I think kindness and curiosity are wonderful virtues, but there was something a little forced about his questioning.
I replied by thanking him for reaching out and added, “I’m quite lucky; what I do is my passion.” He responded lightning quick with the following: “That’s great. I was looking at your website. You should develop your social media presence, we can help you build your brand and reach more people. Would you like to book a call so I can show you how?”
And there it was. The sales pitch. On the surface, the words, the gestures, the follow-up, all seemed giving, but underneath it all I could sense his intention was to get something. We didn’t continue the conversation. You too can tell when a pitch is coming at you, right? We know sales is about adding value, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and so on. Any methodology will espouse this. But how do you blend the need to give value with getting sales?
Achieve the macro in the micro
You can’t give while you’re taking. Try it. Give someone a piece of paper while taking it at the same time. It’s impossible. Your intention operates in a similar way. You can’t have benevolent outcomes when you’re solely serving your own agenda. I’m not talking about big- picture macro objectives, but rather the micro day-to-day encounters with prospective and existing clients. It’s in these micro engagements that you achieve the macro.
Survival selling
When you’re focussed on selling, you leave yourself vulnerable to fear-based survival mechanisms that are self-serving. Concerns of competition, closing and winning take precedence, resulting in selfish actions. These actions send signals to the other person, which their unconscious notices. I call this fear-based selling, because your motivation is selfish instead of selfless.
But you have quotas to reach. Your team need to make their numbers. So what do you do? One way of bypassing fear-based selling is by focussing your attention and intention on giving value.
What do you see that you didn’t see before?
Start by redirecting your attention away from past or future concerns of hitting quotas or achieving a desperately desired outcome. Bring your attention to the here and now. What can you hear? What new thing can you notice about your surrounding? You can also listen to your breathing for one minute. Doing these things quiet the monkey mind.
Taking control
Instead of allowing your mind’s negativity bias to hijack your motivation, impose your intention. As you approach a meeting, you may default to questions like How can I win that person as a client? or How many business cards can I collect to pitch? Instead ask yourself, How can I make this experience enjoyable for every person I meet? How can I be of assistance to each person I meet?
Don’t focus on past failures or future outcomes. When you redirect your attention to the here and now and set your intention to create value, you won’t have to hide behind tinned techniques and scripted plays that send people running. Your thoughts and actions will follow.
Anis Qizilbash is a Keynote Speaker, our clients book her for Mindful Selling and Mindfulness.
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