Words With Friends, Hosted by Phil M. Jones
In "Words With Friends" you are listening to me chat with some of my favorite people about one of my favorite things “words”. Each episode delivers an insightful conversation between Phil and a very impressive individual, all framed around a singular word and its impact and influence on the world. The best part is, you get to listen in.
Episodes
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews futurist, technology strategist, and author, Crystal Washington.
Our main theme for today’s show is the word, “future”.
Crystal studied hospitality before gravitating towards digital marketing...
In today’s show, Phil interviews Lex Gillette, a blind paralympic athlete and motivational speaker from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Our main theme for today’s show is the word, “vision”.
When Lex was just 8, he lost his eyesight in a freak accident.
But this did not stop him from pursuing...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Chris Lambert, a former professional sprinter from England. Chris, a Harvard graduate is also an Olympian.
Our main topic for today’s show is the word, “competition”.
We start this show by attempting to define what competition truly means. Athletes, professionals, and e...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews author, speaker, and creativity evangelist Denise Jacobs.
Our main theme is the word, “criticism”.
Most people are not receptive to criticism. When criticized, most of us tend to become defensive and look for faults in other people instead of looking inwards.
This is because pointing a finger is way easier than indulging in painful introspection.
When others criticize us or we ...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Tony Chatman. As a much sought-after speaker, Tony helps organizations and individuals facilitate complex conversations around diversity and inclusion both at work and in personal life.
Our topic for today's show is the word, “Bias”.
For the longest time, Tony deliberat...
This season is different. In this season, we're going to tackle BIG topics, BIG conversations, things that matter right now, speaking to some people that really get it.
They really understand what it's like. To be coming from a different position.
Now, I am not exactly sure how this season is going to shape up.
I hope you enjoyed season three of Words With Friends. We had some amazing chats with amazing friends this season. Take a listen to some of our highlights.
Things are going to change up a little for next season. And I believe what we're going to do next is less about something that you're going to like and more about something that you NEED to listen to.
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, we interview Jimmy Mackin, CEO, Curaytor. Jimmy provides marketing services in the real estate space.
The word that we have chosen to talk about in today’s show is “...
In today’s show, Phil interviews Clay Hebert, creator of The Perfect Intro, The Perfect Calendar, and The Perfect Brand.
Our main theme for today is the word, “clarity”.
We talk about clarity from a professional point of view. As the virus conti...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews international keynote speaker, John Ruhlin.
The word for today’s show is “present”.
Considering the current circumstances, this word perhaps has never been more important and relevant. Right now, is it more of a challenge to “be present” as our mind tends to drift to bi...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews leadership keynote speaker and author, David Horsager.
Our theme for today’s show is “Trust”.
In the current situation, when the hold world is grappling with the virus outbreak, maintaining trust has, perhaps, never been more dif...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews author, producer and content creator, Alison Stratten.
Our topic for today’s show is “Family”.
Family means different things to different people. For Alison, her family is her purpose, her...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Sylvie Di Giusto, keynote speaker, and renowned image consultant. Sylvie helps her clients create more favorable impressions in front of their customers and employees.
In today’s show, we talk about the word, “image”.
This word has been often misunderstood and often viewed as shallow and superficial. However, Sylvie shares how creating a positive image requires you to look i...
In today’s show, we interview Mark Bowden, body language key-note speaker, and bestselling author.
As a body language expert, Mark is adept at determining if a person is lying or telling the truth – which brings us to the moot question. Is it really bad to lie?
Is it really advisable to be brutally honest in all situations? Mark goes on to share why, to be socially adept, it is important to lie sometimes.
Whether it is politi...
In today’s show, we interview Chris Ducker, founder, Youpreneur and author, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business.
As “work-from-home” becomes the new normal in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, all of us are struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. While it is natural to feel stress and overwhelm in these trying times, Chris shares ...
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Amy Port, Co-Founder and President, Heroic Public Speaking.
Today we are going to talk about “performance”. And there is no one better suited than A...
In today’s show, Phil interviews Kate O’Neill, speaker, author, an expert on better tech for business & people, & transformation.
What does humanity mean to Kate? What does “being human” mean? Is it our love and passion that makes us human? Is it our creativity? Or maybe our problem...
Our main theme for today is integrity. During these challenging times, are we doing things that are lacking integrity? Are we treating our family members, our colleagues, our clients, and our peers with utmost integrity?
Marcus Sheridan is not only a highly sought after international keynote speaker, but is a real straight-shooter and admits this is easier said...
This is a brand new season of Words With Friends and my team and I are excited to be back.
We will be featuring some of the sharpest minds in the industry as well as the world's greatest thought leaders that I have the pleasure to call my friend.
Each episode will have a theme surrounding one word and has it relates to our current world today.
To see more:
https://www.philmjones.com/words-with-friends/
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In Matthew McConaughey's famous Oscar acceptance speech, he mentioned that you need 3 things.... Someone to look up to, Something to look forward to, and A Hero to chase.
In my world, I have a friend that delivers me all 3 of those requirements in one human. He is a role model in both my personal and professional life, I look forward to every time I am in the presence of him and his incredible wife Alison and damn I wish I could ca...
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