What does it mean to be our best? And HOW are we at our best? Is it just circumstances or CAN we play an active role in being our best? How are we perceived? CAN we manage what others think of us? Join Gilman as he shares with others brand influencers about who we are and what we can do to develop a strong personal brand and BE more of our authentic selves.
Join me as I talk with Santa Claus, of Reindeer Gifts, based in the North Pole. Santa's mission is to fly around the world giving gifts to all the children on planet Earth in one night. Santa's ethos is “I'm happiest giving gifts and joy to all children”. Santa's brand promise is “I deliver fun, joy and surprise every Christmas Eve”. I have had the pleasure of knowing Santa as an inspiration and one who cares deeply - I'm impressed by his dedication, abilities to drive flying reindeer, drop down chimneys and consistently year after year give wonderful gifts to children. Download Podcast Transcript: Episode 53: Santa Claus
Join me as I talk with Paul Kwiecinski and Mitch Ditkoff, co-Founders of Face the Music. Face The Music offers a highly engaging way to help organizations improve teamwork, leadership and morale via interactive music-making events. We move people off their “ifs ands or buts” and get them writing and performing songs for each other, real time, in the genre of their choice: blues, hip hop, rock, rap, or pop. Having long ago realized that music is the universal language, we build on that truth to help diverse groups of people get on the same page so they can, help their companies achieve extraordinary results. Mitch and Paul's brand promise is “we inspire business people from every industry on planet earth to unleash their full potential” “Your Work is Your Song; we help you call the tune.” Our dream is to revitalize organizational workplaces so they are significantly more collaborative, creative, and authentic Download Transcript - Episode 50, Paul & Mitch
On this episode of BE YOUR BEST we are happy and excited to be talking with Mark Mears, who has worked as an executive throughout his 35 year career, helping build great brands such as PepsiCo, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Frito Lay, JCPenney, NBC Universal, and The Cheesecake Factory. As a self proclaimed “growth junkie”, Mark formed LEAF Growth Ventures, a consultancy company committed to helping individuals teams and organizations find purpose and fulfilling their true growth potential while helping make the world a better place to live. He is the author of a new book coming out this fall titled The Purposeful Growth Revolution - Four Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder. Mark's personal brand ethos is: I don't want to just make money and retire, I want to make a difference and inspire. This means making a difference in the lives of others, while inspiring them to want to do likewise. Mark calls this concept, "paying it backwards". Mark's brand promise to others is: I inspire purposeful growth - a desire to help others along their growth journey. Mark's brand style is competent, confident and inspiring. I've had the pleasure of knowing Mark as a peer friend and inspiration. Thanks for chatting with me Mark! Download Transcript - Mark Mears
On this episode of BE YOUR BEST we are happy and excited to be talking with Mark Mears, who has worked as an executive throughout his 35 year career, helping build great brands such as PepsiCo, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Frito Lay, JCPenney, NBC Universal, and The Cheesecake Factory. As a self proclaimed “growth junkie”, Mark formed LEAF Growth Ventures, a consultancy company committed to helping individuals teams and organizations find purpose and fulfilling their true growth potential while helping make the world a better place to live. He is the author of a new book coming out this fall titled The Purposeful Growth Revolution - Four Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder. Mark's personal brand ethos is: I don't want to just make money and retire, I want to make a difference and inspire. This means making a difference in the lives of others, while inspiring them to want to do likewise. Mark calls this concept, "paying it backwards". Mark's brand promise to others is: I inspire purposeful growth - a desire to help others along their growth journey. Mark's brand style is competent, confident and inspiring. I've had the pleasure of knowing Mark as a peer friend and inspiration. Thanks for chatting with me Mark! Download Transcript - Mark Mears
Join me as I talk with Michael Guerin, a former monk, contractor, curator, writer, musician and author of a new book, Unleashed! - a heartfelt story of a man and his best friend and dog, ZeeZee. Michael's personal brand ethos is: “Insights, entertainment, honesty, and honoring the adage to do no harm” Michael's brand style is: “Casual, self-effacing, humorous” I have had the pleasure and knowing Michael as a peer, friend and inspired author for over 30 years. Here's what to expect: I talk with major thought leaders about what it means to be their best. Think of it as a good story that may help you gain insights about what it means to be at the top of your game. Download Transcript - Michael Guerin
Join me as I talk with Michael Guerin, a former monk, contractor, curator, writer, musician and author of a new book, Unleashed! - a heartfelt story of a man and his best friend and dog, ZeeZee. Michael's personal brand ethos is: “Insights, entertainment, honesty, and honoring the adage to do no harm” Michael's brand style is: “Casual, self-effacing, humorous” I have had the pleasure and knowing Michael as a peer, friend and inspired author for over 30 years. Here's what to expect: I talk with major thought leaders about what it means to be their best. Think of it as a good story that may help you gain insights about what it means to be at the top of your game. Download Transcript - Michael Guerin
This week I talked to Tucker Robbins, Eco Designer. Tucker's personal brand ethos is: Be intuitive. Tucker's mission: Make ways to nurture the planet and humanity through salvage and the arts. Tucker's brand promise to others is: Kindness, wholistic, purposeful Tucker's brand intention: I am an agent of change & perspective. Connecting the city to the desert, the rainforest to the makers, and trash to treasure. Download Transcript
This week I talked to Tucker Robbins, Eco Designer. Tucker's personal brand ethos is: Be intuitive. Tucker's mission: Make ways to nurture the planet and humanity through salvage and the arts. Tucker's brand promise to others is: Kindness, wholistic, purposeful Tucker's brand intention: I am an agent of change & perspective. Connecting the city to the desert, the rainforest to the makers, and trash to treasure. Download Transcript
Join me as I talk with Don Johnson, Creative Coach and Speaker. Dan's personal brand ethos is: "I do my best to live in alignment with my highest values." Don's brand promise to others is: "Honest writing that leaves a reader with practical tools, a dash more hope. And a smile on their face" Dan's brand style is: "You're going to get all of me, the wins, the losses and the learnings." Download Transcript - Don Johnson
Join me as I talk with Don Johnson, Creative Coach and Speaker. Don's personal brand ethos is: "I do my best to live in alignment with my highest values." Don's brand promise to others is: "Honest writing that leaves a reader with practical tools, a dash more hope. And a smile on their face" Dan's brand style is: "You're going to get all of me, the wins, the losses and the learnings." Download Transcript - Don Johnson
BE YOUR BEST PODCAST #45 Join me as I talk with Alla Rogers, has been an artist, art dealer, curator and cultural connector for 32 years in Washington DC. Alla's personal brand ethos is: “Personal authenticity and knowledge of my subject matter” Alla's brand promise to others is “I will generously share what I know” Alla's brand style is “accessible, open and knowledgeable” Download Transcript here.
BE YOUR BEST PODCAST #45 Join me as I talk with Alla Rogers, has been an artist, art dealer, curator and cultural connector for 32 years in Washington DC. Alla's personal brand ethos is: “Personal authenticity and knowledge of my subject matter” Alla's brand promise to others is “I will generously share what I know” Alla's brand style is “accessible, open and knowledgeable” Download Transcript here.
Join me as I talk with Rob Cressy, a good friend, Creating Coach and Speaker, whose purpose is to be a positive force for good that leads others to what's possible. Rob is currently working on a new digital platform around personal growth called “I am great” Rob's brand promise is “I am a champion for you” Rob's brand style is “inspiring, fun, creative, unique and personal.” Rob's personal mantra is “Today is going to be a great day.” Download Transcript
Join me as I talk with Rob Cressy, a good friend, Creating Coach and Speaker, whose purpose is to be a positive force for good that leads others to what's possible. Rob is currently working on a new digital platform around personal growth called “I am great” Rob's brand promise is “I am a champion for you” Rob's brand style is “inspiring, fun, creative, unique and personal.” Rob's personal mantra is “Today is going to be a great day.” Download Transcript
Join me as I chat with Joan Apter, a good friend, healer, and longtime inspiration, who helps uplift people around the world by empowering them through education, community building and fun. Joan's brand promise is: “I enhance and empower your life” Joan's brand style is “Interested, interactive, enthusiastic” Joan's personal mantra is “sharing higher understanding” Here's what to expect: I talk with major thought leaders about what it means to be their best. Think of it as a good story that may help you gain insights about what it means to be at the top of your game. Download Transcript
Join me as I chat with Joan Apter, a good friend, healer, and longtime inspiration, who helps uplift people around the world by empowering them through education, community building and fun. Joan's brand promise is: “I enhance and empower your life” Joan's brand style is “Interested, interactive, enthusiastic” Joan's personal mantra is “sharing higher understanding” Here's what to expect: I talk with major thought leaders about what it means to be their best. Think of it as a good story that may help you gain insights about what it means to be at the top of your game. Download Transcript
Join me as I talk with Indra Rinzler, an expert in Vedic astrology and enneagram personality readings, a publisher and author, and a guiding light for people. Indra has traveled the world, having visited over 56 counties visiting Ashrams and communities, teaching others Awakening. Indra has been a global trader for twelve years, visiting and buying in marketplaces all over the world importing and selling handcrafts. And for 10 years he has been a book publisher of children's picture books on nature themes. Indra's brand promise (to others) is “to help you awake up to who you really are” Indra's brand style is “I work to help people to live beyond their conditioned stories and to live more in the moment.” Indra's personal mantra is “Love” Download Transcript: DPB_41_Indra_013122_audio
Join me as I talk with Indra Rinzler, an expert in Vedic astrology and enneagram personality readings, a publisher and author, and a guiding light for people. Indra has traveled the world, having visited over 56 counties visiting Ashrams and communities, teaching others Awakening. Indra has been a global trader for twelve years, visiting and buying in marketplaces all over the world importing and selling handcrafts. And for 10 years he has been a book publisher of children's picture books on nature themes. Indra's brand promise (to others) is “to help you awake up to who you really are” Indra's brand style is “I work to help people to live beyond their conditioned stories and to live more in the moment.” Indra's personal mantra is “Love” Download Transcript: DPB_41_Indra_013122_audio
Join me as I talk with Gary Esposito, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of the ZUNDA GROUP, a nationally recognized brand package design group. Gary has led and managed design and creative teams at ZUNDA for many clients such as Henkel, Unilever, Newman's Own, Saputo, Dannon and many others. Gary's brand promise is “At the heart of great brands are great relationships. Intimately understanding the needs of a brand's stakeholders, and ultimately of its consumers, and then becoming “one of them.” These relationships allow us to challenge conventional wisdom. Because, at the end of the day, if we didn't explore every possible scenario which might impact a brand's transformation , we haven't done our job.” Gary's brand style is “approachable expertise” Gary's personal mantra is “do what you love, and you'll be great at it” I have had the pleasure of knowing Gary for a long time as a good friend and as competitor on many brand packaging projects. Gary lives a strong personal brand which is twofold: One, be damned good at what you do. The second, is to do it in a way that is unique to you. Download Transcript: DPB Podcast Transcript_Gary Esposito
Join me as I talk with Gary Esposito, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of the ZUNDA GROUP, a nationally recognized brand package design group. Gary has led and managed design and creative teams at ZUNDA for many clients such as Henkel, Unilever, Newman's Own, Saputo, Dannon and many others. Gary's brand promise is “At the heart of great brands are great relationships. Intimately understanding the needs of a brand's stakeholders, and ultimately of its consumers, and then becoming “one of them.” These relationships allow us to challenge conventional wisdom. Because, at the end of the day, if we didn't explore every possible scenario which might impact a brand's transformation , we haven't done our job.” Gary's brand style is “approachable expertise” Gary's personal mantra is “do what you love, and you'll be great at it” I have had the pleasure of knowing Gary for a long time as a good friend and as competitor on many brand packaging projects. Gary lives a strong personal brand which is twofold: One, be damned good at what you do. The second, is to do it in a way that is unique to you. Download Transcript: DPB Podcast Transcript_Gary Esposito
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