Coffee Is For Closers Ep102
Australia’s Ex-Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, joins me today to share his insights on the parallels between politics, psychology, and sales.The Parallels Between Politics, Psychology, and Sales with Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australia's Ex-Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, joins me today to share his insights on the parallels between politics, psychology, and sales.
It’s without a doubt that speech is one of the most lethal tools any person can possess.
People like Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey weren’t hailed as two of the best communicators just because they had the gift of gab! They knew the power of words and mixed it with pure intention and authenticity, combined with a deep understanding of human psychology.
And so, for today’s guest, we have one of the most high profile people we’ve ever had on the show since episode 1. The Former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, joins me today to share his insights on the parallels between politics, psychology, and—ultimately—sales.
We talked about how he dealt with an international crisis as the Ex-Prime Minister of Australia, how to engage in diplomatic talks with world leaders, what persuasion tactics he had employed back in the day, and so much more.
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Episode Highlights:
- Hey, guys! What’s up? [00:00]
- How Matt and Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott first met [01:11]
- The necessity of having a strong conviction as a politician [02:47]
- Facing an international crisis as a leader [03:53]
- Communication tactics Tony employs when dealing with different world leaders [09:39]
- Forming tribes with people of the same communication style [14:35]
- The power of 3-word slogans [16:33]
- Persuasion techniques used in politics to convince voters [20:06]
- Steps to take to pacify people during a crisis as a new leader [24:50]
- The pros and cons of the parliamentary debate [27:58]
- Why Australia will remain a parliamentary system [29:26]
- Why is the US going in the direction that it’s taking now? [31:47]
- What inspired Tony to be a Prime Minister [34:57]
About Our Guest:
Australia’s 28th Prime Minister (2013-2015), Tony Abbott had been involved in politics since 1994 where he initially served as a member of the Australian Parliament for Warringah. During his administration, Abbott made a number of decisive actions. He instituted policies to turn away boats carrying asylum seekers to Australia and repealed taxes on greenhouse-gas emitters and on profits from iron-ore and coal mining. In September 2015, he stepped down as Prime Minister and in September 2020, Abbott was appointed Adviser to the UK Board of Trade.
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