Turning Competitors into Collaborators: A Mindset Shift for Speakers, Coaches and Consultants

Competitors or Collaborators? A Mindset Shift for Greater Professional Success Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball explores the often daunting topic of competitors within the industry. He shares his personal mindset shift from viewing peers strictly as competitors to seeing them as potential collaborators. John recounts his experiences from podcasting, both as a host and guest, and how these experiences broadened his perspective. He discusses the ethical considerations around intellectual property, the pitfalls of the guru culture, and the importance of establishing genuine connections over transactional interactions. Suitable for coaches, speakers, and consultants, this episode provides valuable insights into overcoming the fear of competition, fostering collaboration, and adopting an abundance mindset for professional growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Facing Industry Fears 01:16 Welcome to Present Influence 02:16 Competitors vs. Collaborators 04:20 Ethics in the Industry 06:01 The Guru Dilemma 08:02 Shifting Mindsets: From Competitors to Collaborators 11:34 Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset 14:27 Practical Collaboration Examples 19:56 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Go to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.