Three Word Podcast
Business & Finance
About
Create Your next sales meeting in minutes! Three Word Podcast is dedicated to helping managers create a simple strategy to Engage, Inspire, and Empower their Team during a sales meeting, using 3 words. Lisa Thal, coach, speaker, and author will share fun and interesting topics sure to motivate you and your team. The Three Word Podcast is thought-provoking and simple to implement. No matter what industry you‘re in, you will benefit from her thirty-plus year career and expertise. Find out more at https://threewordmeetings.com
Episodes
- Episode 295: WIN: What's Important Now — How to Win Every Day
WIN — What’s Important Now In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa Thal shares a powerful mindset shift around the word WIN — What’s Important Now. Winning is not always about the scoreboard, the title, the promotion, or the big mi…
- Episode 294, Trust the Process — Finish the Game
In this episode, Lisa reflects on The Masters and Rory’s win as a reminder that success in golf — and in life — is rarely about perfection. It is about mindset, adjustment, resilience, and staying in the game when adversity shows up. This…
- Episode 293, Meet the Moment: A Story of Courage and Resilience
Episode 293, Meet The Moment! Two years ago, my wife Liv faced one of the hardest journeys of her life — months of chemotherapy and radiation followed by a major 8-hour esophagectomy surgery as part of her fight against cancer. Today, Liv…
- Episode 292 The Word That Changes Everything
In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa reflects on a simple but powerful mindset shift inspired by Seth Godin: replacing the word "but" with "and". That one small change can reshape how we view challenge, growth, and the tension o…
- Episode 291 It's Now Time!
The clocks move forward an hour — and whether you love the time change or not, it’s a powerful reminder: sometimes life asks you to move forward. In this episode, I use the time change as a mindset reset. Not a dramatic overhaul. Not an ov…
- Episode 290- Do The Work
Episode 290 of the Three Word Podcast, "Do The Work," focuses on the importance of consistent, quiet actions that build results and self-trust. It explores how preparation impacts performance under pressure and reframes failure as a data p…
- Episode 289 Go for Gold in Your Industry
Episode 289 applies an Olympic Games mindset to career and business performance, discussing daily training, mental discipline, and championship habits. It covers training unseen, focusing on controllables, practicing under pressure, and re…
- Episode 288, Complacency Kills Success
This episode of the Three Word Podcast explores Curt Cignetti’s mantra, “Complacency Kills Success.” It details how complacency manifests after progress, leading to a gradual decline in standards, and emphasizes that success is a system of…
- Episode 287, Who I'm Becoming
Most people set goals by focusing on results. James Clear’s Atomic Habits offers a more powerful starting point: identity. Who you want to become. This episode breaks down the three-part framework: Who you want to become How you become tha…
- Episode 286 Your calendar is a prediction of your success.
Your Outlook calendar is evidence, not opinions. In this episode, we use three words, Stop, Continue, Start, to turn last year’s calendar patterns into a simple roadmap for 2026. You’ll learn how to identify time leaks, protect what worked…
- Episode 285 Believe in Something
Episode 285 A morning run brings one word back to the surface: Believe. In this episode, I share why that word became more than inspiration in our home. It became a decision. Between my wife Olivia’s esophageal cancer journey and my mom’s…
- Episode 284, Protect Your Focus
Episode Summary In this episode of The Three Word Podcast , Lisa talks directly to sales professionals about the real competitive edge in today’s market: focus. It’s not just about working harder or longer—it’s about defending the time and…
- Episode 283, A Winning Mindset for the Holiday Season!
In this episode of the Three Word Podcast , Lisa explores how mindfulness becomes a competitive advantage during the busiest time of the year. While others get overwhelmed, distracted, and stretched thin, you can rise above the noise by st…
- Episode 282, Create the Life your want by doing this each day!
In Episode 282, you will learn about how applying the 3 C's can improve your life and business. What if the most uncomfortable 15 minutes of your day—those first few cold calls, that tough follow-up—were the exact actions that guaranteed y…
- Episode 281, Get your client to vote for you!
Episode 281: Learn how to get your prospects and clients to vote yes to doing business with you. It’s election season, and your prospects are casting their votes every day—choosing between you and your competitors. To win their business, y…
- Episode 280, Turn Stress into a Strategy!
Episode 280: This episode is about turning Uncertainty and Stress into a competitive advantage. When the numbers aren't there and a key client goes dark, how do you lead? This episode tackles the immense stress of uncertainty head-on, draw…
- Episode 279, Redefining Success: Why We're Measuring Life All Wrong
Episode 279, Redefining Success: Why We're Measuring Life All Wrong What if the life you're chasing—the promotions, the bigger house, the perfect online image—is a life that almost no one actually wants? We've all been running a race, but…
- Episode 278, Stop Faking it!
Episode 278 is about Stop Faking it and Start Making it. The phrase "Fake it 'til you Make it" is common career advice, but does it actually work? For many, it leads to imposter syndrome and burnout. It prioritizes perception over progress…
- Episode 277 Is Your Mind Set?
Episode 277 is about the one thing standing between you and achieving your goals. Your Mind Set! The only thing standing between you and your goal is you. I is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it. What I will…
- Episode 276, Unlock Your Potential!
Episode 276: Is there something you have wanted to improve in your life or business? This episode explores how to unlock your potential. Let's start with this question. What's the one thing in your life that you're striving to improve? Whe…
- Episode 275: Become a Doer!
Episode 275: Learn how to stop talking and start doing what you need to do to accomplish your goals and dreams. Become a Doer! You will learn three practical tips to get you moving in the right direction. We all know someone who spends mor…
- Epidode 274, Stepping Beyond your Comfort Zone: Lessons from Buddy the Dog!
Episode 274 is about stepping beyond your boundaries and comfort zone. Real growth starts with one step. Today's podcast is about the lesson I learned while helping a neighbor who had hip surgery and needed some support walking her two-yea…
- Episode 273, Mid-Year Momentum: Evaluating Performance & Driving Sales Success!
Episode 273: It is understanding your progress and the shifts you need to make toward achieving your year-end goals: Mid-year is the perfect time to reassess, refocus, and reignite your sales strategies. Whether you're ahead of your quotas…
- Episode 272, Touching Your Dreams!
Episode 272 is about " Touching Your Dreams" with passion and purpose. In this episode, we discuss the dreams you're pursuing and four tips to keep you on the path to achieving them. I have a question for you. What is one dream you're purs…
- Episode 270: One Word Graduates and Salespeople have in common.
Episode 270: This episode is about the one word our graduates and salespeople have in common: Resilience! I was having dinner with my niece, Alanna, and celebrating her graduating from the University of Cincinnati - Go Bearcats. I was thin…
- Episode 271, If Not Now, When?
Episode 271 is about creating more Now moments rather than When moments! The question we must ask ourselves is simple yet powerful: If not now, when? Learn how to turn your to-do list into a done list! You will learn the Three Ways to crea…
- Episode 269, Your One Decision Away!
Episode 269 One Decision Away! You will learn that your One Decision Away from creating the life you desire. We make a lot of decisions each day. Did you know that the average adult makes 33,000 to 35,000 decisions daily? Many of these hap…
- Episode 268: Control the Chatter and starting Crushing your Goals!
In Episode 268, you will learn a simple system called "WOOP" to help you achieve your dreams or goals and help you navigate any challenges you face. It's a simple system that I learned from Ethan Kross, one of the world's leading experts o…
- Episode 267: Women Who Inspire Us. Celebrating our Moms!
In today's episode, we celebrate the Women Who Inspire Us—celebrating our Moms! Today, we pay special tribute to the women who were our first Teachers, Lifelong Guides, and Greatest Advocates. As we approach Mother's Day, I want to share p…
- Episode 266 Master Your Dreams!
This episode is for you if you have given up on your dreams or goals. What are Goals and Dreams? Life goals are the desired states that people seek to obtain, maintain, or avoid (Nair, 2 03). These goals are the milestones of our developme…
- Episode 265: Why We Need AI with IA to Achieve Success.
You will learn in Episode 266: Why we need AI with IA, to achieve lasting success. AI for Artificial Intelligence and IA for Intentional Action! What is AI? Artificial Intelligence creates Intelligence to identify patterns, solve problems,…
- Episode 264: The Best ways to find more qualified leads!
In this episode, I will introduce you to the best ways to find more qualified leads. You will learn the Who, Why, When and How to find more qualified leads. The question is, what is the most effective way to achieve this goal? Most of you…
- Episode 263 Playing The Game of Sales.
It's March Madness, and we are discussing Basketball and Your Business. How do you Play the Game of Sales? It is my favorite time of year. I love watching teams compete and unsung heroes emerge to lift an unexpected team to victory. Thus,…
- Episode 262 Creating Your Own Luck in Sales – A St. Patrick's Day Special 🍀
Today, you will learn how to create your own luck in Sales. 🍀 While most of us associate this day with shamrocks, parades, and a pint of Guinness, we're flipping the script and asking a big question for sales pros everywhere. You'll learn…
- Episode 261 You Have Choices!
Do you want more control over your sales? In this episode, you will learn three tips for getting back on track. The best news is that you have choices and control over your outcomes. You Have Choices: Taking Back Control of Your Sales Succ…
- Episode 260 3 Simple Strategies to Leverage your Network in three days!
In today's episode, you'll learn how to leverage the power of your network to grow your business. What is the fastest way to grow your business? Harness the power of using your existing network to expand your sales efforts. Your network is…
- Episode 259 Fall In Love!
In today's episode, I share five tips to remind us why we work and the impact we make each day. We learn to Fall In Love with what we do. We spend more time working with others than with our family—unless you work in a family business or w…
- Episode 258 "Super Bowl Strategies for Sales Success – Why Playing Offense is Key"
In today's episode, you'll learn three strategies, mindsets, and tools for achieving success in business and life. I'm combining sports and sales. With the Super Bowl this weekend, I want to discuss one of the most essential parts of any g…
- Episode 257 High-Five Yourself!
Episode 257 - The High-Five Effect: Small Gesture, Big Impact on Success High fives at work: trivial or transformational? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly powerful impact of a simple gesture that might be the key to unlocking t…
- Episode 256 Weathering the Storms of Leadership!
Episode 256- Weathering the Storms of Leadership: How Your Mood Forecasts Team Success. In todays episode you will learn that your mindset can set the tone for your entire team, much like a weather forecast? Whether facing high stress or c…
- Episode 255 Happy New You!
In this episode, you will learn the five steps to creating lasting happiness. Welcome to the New Year. If you are like me, you have reflected on the past year and created a list of intentions you want to focus on—maybe better health, drink…
- Episode 254 - Believe You Can!
Episode 254- The power of belief. Believe in yourself, your goals, and the possibilities ahead. The message was simple yet powerful: Believe you can and will. This principle has resonated throughout the year, and I hope you carry it with y…
- Episode 253 It's Separation Season!
Episode 253: Only 1% of us are willing to do this. Separate ourselves from the competition during the holiday season. Have you found it hard to focus during the holiday season? It is a common struggle to navigate numerous distractions whil…
- Episode 252 Return on your time!
Episode 252 is about getting a return on your time. It's not just about working harder but about working smarter. If you're in sales, you understand the value of every minute. It's about putting in the hours and making each moment count. L…
- Episode 251 Timing is everything.
Episode 251, we discuss how to identify your clients' timelines for doing business with you. Discover how the word "When" can help. We've all heard the saying, "Timing is everything," but it can be the difference between a closed deal and…
- Episode 250 The secret words to growing your sales.
Episode 250, learn the secret words to growing your sales. We're always looking for new ways to improve our business. Today, I will break down these three words—better, more, and differently—and discuss how you can apply them to your sales…
- Episode 249, Own Your Success!
Episode 249, Own Your Success! Stop the blame game of others for not achieving your goals. We learn why personal responsibility matters. We are approaching the end of the year. Are you on track to achieving your goals? If you are going to…
- Episode 248 Game Day Ready!
Sales Meetings Topics. Lisa Thal, an Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Business Coach with over 37 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience, is the mastermind behind the book Three Word Meetings. Lisa's coaching is about creat…
- Episode 247, Are you giving up too soon?
Sales Meetings Topics. Lisa Thal, an Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Business Coach with over 37 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience, is the mastermind behind the book Three Word Meetings. Lisa's coaching is about creat…
- Episode 246, 100-Year-Old Productivity Hack
Sales Meetings Topics. Lisa Thal, an Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Business Coach with over 37 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience, is the mastermind behind the book Three Word Meetings. Lisa's coaching is about creat…