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Andrea discusses her author journey and some of her successes since becoming an author.Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Andrea:https://findyourfizz.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabjorkmanfindyourfizzandrea@findyourfizz.comBio: Andrea BjorkmanAndrea Bjorkman, CEO and Co-Founder of Fizz Enterprises, has seen it all, or shall we say, "lived through it all." Mom to four girls, while balancing a career in Corporate America, Andrea has experienced the highs and lows of life. With a savvy career background that demanded trust and confidentiality, Andrea is empathetic and supportive - systematically tailoring results to the individual. Candid, yet thoughtful, spirited, fun, and fiercely loyal, Andrea's bubbly personality may have started young as she grew up on Air Force bases around the U.S. and overseas, demonstrating her ability to acclimate to new people and situations. Perhaps this is why her favorite quote is, "We are not what we know, but what we are willing to learn." - Mary Catherine BatesonA credentialed Life Coach, Andrea has mentored and coached many over the years, helping clients see patterns in their own lives and ultimately breaking through to find their greater purpose and true story. Andrea is a former corporate executive in the insurance and financial services sectors.Support the show

Do you know anybody relying solely on their paycheck? Fred explains his personal journey from a career in computer engineering to becoming an alternative investment expert.  He also details how authorship continues to open new doors for him, while encouraging others to do it too. Listen Here!Connect with Fred:www.FredMoskowitz.comwww.GiftFromFred.comTEXT "MONEY" to 2154614433THE LITTLE GREEN BOOK OF NOTE INVESTING: A Practical Guide for Getting Started with Investing in Mortgage Notes -- NOW FOR SALE ON AMAZON!Bio: Fred MoskowitzFred Moskowitz is an author, entrepreneur, and speaker who is on a personal mission to teach people about the power of investing in alternative asset classes, such as real estate and notes, showing them the way to diversify their capital into investments that are uncorrelated from Wall Street and the stock markets. With The Little Green Book Of Note Investing, Fred publishes his concise yet definitive guide for new investors seeking to learn about the market niche of investing in alternative investments. He's a frequent event speaker and contributor to investment podcasts. You can visit him at www.FredMoskowitz.com.The accumulated knowledge in his books will greatly benefit those individuals who seek to achieve higher levels of financial freedom and to develop expertise in the alternative investment arena.Support the show

How would you go about helping 1,000 small businesses with their goals each year? Curtis explains the mission and breaks down his different roles as a dreamer, connector, and teacher/sharer (which make up the ingredients of an ideal influencer). He also emphasizes how everyone has a book inside them. You just need to get it out. Listen To His Suggestions Here!Connect with Curtis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-jenkins-pmphttps://www.cljassoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thecurtisjenkinshttps://www.instagram.com/thecurtisjenkinsVision to Reality: Stop Working, Start Living -- NOW FOR SALE ON AMAZON!Bio: Curtis JenkinsAn author, entrepreneur, and project management executive, Curtis L. Jenkins' mission in life is to help you transform your life through clarity and execution. After having honed his expertise in project management for more than 20 years, Jenkins came to realize that everything in life is implemented twice. First, as an idea or vision and second as a reality… should someone have the audacity to execute on the vision.Jenkins is a graduate of the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, and The Warton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a master's degree in management of technology.Support the show

Building bridges is needed to be a strategic partner in your organization.  Mary Tettenhorst, author of Talent Impact, discusses how to do this.Buy Talent Impact#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Mary:LinkedInMary's Bio:For nearly 20 years, Mary has worked diligently to engage, educate, and empower others to discover and reach their potential. She is a strong believer that if we help our people grow and create a purposeful environment where people are heard, valued, and challenged…that the business results will follow! Mary brings a wealth of experience in talent and organizational development, career and leadership coaching, performance management, and employee engagement. She has worked with organizations across various industries, large and small, global, and local. With each new adventure, she has had the opportunity to build relationships and learn from others. Her natural curiosity, willingness to ask questions, and eagerness to help solve challenges positioned her as a strategic business partner who was eager to contribute experience, energy, and enthusiasm on her journey to serve others. Mary currently serves as the Sr. Vice President, Learning and Development at Cincinnati's largest credit union where she gets to exercise her passion for serving others – their team members, their members, and the Greater Cincinnati community. Mary is active in the talent development community and has held leadership roles with the Greater Cincinnati Association for Talent Development where she currently serves on the Executive Advisory Board. More recently, she has also joined to support Level Up Cincinnati, a non-profit that provides coaching, support, and personal development for Black and LatinX first-generation college students. Above all this, her greatest accomplishment is her family. She resides in Ohio with her husband David and their two sons – Sam and Cole. A family that prays together, plays together, and challenges one another each day!Support the show

How is a manager and a leader? Join Alan Lindeman, bestselling author of Talent Impact, and Jodi to discuss being a strong leader, how parenting builds a leader and influence.Buy Talent Impact#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Alan:LinkedInWebsiteAlan's Bio:I espouse that leadership is nothing more than influence - nothing more, nothing less. And don't we all influence someone, somewhere, somehow every day? YES, WE DO! That means that ALL of us are leaders. We are influencers of people. So the next thing we need to think about is how are we influencing people every day. Are we creating good ripples, bad ripples, or some of both? This is why I have become an author, to make more people aware of our responsibility as leaders, and as influencers of people.My short story is that I was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. I have been married to my amazing wife for a lot of years and we're both blessed to have three wonderful children (one son and two daughters). Professionally I worked in the corporate world for thirty years working for a couple of big corporations and one family-owned business. The experiences were fantastic. I have experience in sales, sales management, operations, and general management. I have had P&L responsibility, I ran multiple offices spread out over five states and successfully helped develop a start-up division for my last employer. After leaving the corporate world in 2012, I have been in the business consulting/ training space. It has been such a pleasure working with clients across the country helping them to develop their people personally and professionally. I have a passion for leadership and people development. My passion has led me to develop a leadership model called Responsible Leadership (one of my upcoming books). We are using the Responsible Leadership Model to help companies improve their culture, develop their people, improve cooperation and collaboration, and achieve higher levels of financial success. It is such a blessing to be helping people wherever I can. Support the show

Grace and compassion are key to connection.  Karen Hewitt, author of Culture Impact, discusses this plus how to build an intentional culture.Buy Culture Impact#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Karen:LinkedInKaren's Bio:Culture Creator. Community Builder. Leader. Author. Poet. Artist. Voice. Karen is an invitation.Her work and presence compels others to journey inward, and encourages them to see the world in more expansive and hopeful ways. Karen earned her MS in Mathematics at St. Francis University (PA) and her Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Leadership at The Ohio State University. Ze has been speaking, facilitating, and coaching since 2005. Her career began as a collegiate Women's Basketball Coach and evolved into a Workforce Development focus. Karen is an Executive DEI Director, co-founder of The Ohio REST Collective and Founder of the podcast and platform the Culture of You. Her areas of expertise are: Culture and Diversity Management, Leadership Development, Intersectionality and Gender and Sexuality. Through hir lived experience, Karen exudes atypical wisdom and lived experience. She is seen as a necessary contribution at various community tables and conversations and is both celebrated and respected for her ability to be strategic in navigating difficult and nuanced conversations and barriers in a brave and productive way. Karen is a creative. She is an improv comedian and improv poet and singer. Ze is a 2020 recipient of the Create Columbus Visionary Award, a 2022 CEO Columbus Future 50 fellow, a 2023 African-American Leadership Academy (AALA) fellow, a 2021 Cohort Poet in Scott Woods' Rhapsody and Refrain, and an ensemble member in Counterfeit Madison's Aretha Franklin Tribute; which performed in front of a sold out Lincoln Theatre (Columbus, Ohio) in February 2020. In 2019, Karen published hir first book of poetry, Grounded: A Collection of Healing Spoken Word Poetry; and released: Fire: Poetic Memoirs of a Movement in August of 2021. They are also a contributing author with their top five lessons in love and business chapters in the April 2021 released anthology, The Black Woman's Guide To Love and Business: A Blueprint To Self-Mastery. Their latest release of a chapter in Culture Impact: Strategies to Create World-changing Workplaces is available as of 6.9.23. Find out how to move from Vision to Implementation in her chapter: Intentional Culture Creation. Support the show

How did the unlikely path of becoming an author disrupt this disruption-catalyst speaker? And more importantly, what did authorship do to the natural evolution of her business? Lisa breaks down her 9-month journey overcoming her own personal assumptions/limitations on what it means to write a book and how to reach new audiences/leads. Listen to It Here Now!Connect with Lisa:LisaLLevy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevyFuture Proofing Cubed: The Definitive Guide to Improving Productivity, Refining Processes, and Bolstering Profitability -- NOW FOR SALE ON AMAZON!Bio: Lisa LevyLisa Levy is the Founder and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, a business that helps enterprise to medium-level organizations elevate through strategic goal achievement. She and her team teach the practice of rapid adaptive transformation to notable global, multi-billion-dollar clients. A frequent guest expert on multiple media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, Lisa is also a frequent speaker at business executive conferences.Support the show

Who is an Inclusive Leader? How can a business be inclusive? Dr. Melanie Rodriguez, author of Culture Impact, discusses this, the future of work with AI and her entrepreneurial journey.Buy Culture Impact#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Melanie:LinkedInWebsiteMelanie's Bio:Melanie is a professionally certified, ICF coach who is passionate about empowering others to be the type of leader people want to work for. As a Organizational and Talent Development Specialist of over 19 years, Melanie serves as an executive coach and consultant in the areas of: inclusion, leadership development, systems change, and organizational capability. Melanie's experience spans operations, commercial, IT, talent management, government, health care, and academia. She brings a wealth of knowledge about multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-generational differences. Melanie's knowledge ecompasses how to leverage and integrate them to create organizational cultures that value the individual while also building a sense of belonging for all.  Melanie graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Public Relations/Advertising and a minor in Mexican American Studies. She earned an M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and an M.A. in Human Development and a Ph.D. Human & Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. Support the show

Is your inner critic your friend or enemy? How does your inner critic affect your company culture? Tosca DiMatteo, author of Culture Impact, discusses this and more. Listen Here!Buy Culture Impact#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Tosca:WebsiteLinkedInTosca's Bio:Tosca DiMatteo is a leadership and career coach, a speaker and founder of TOSCA Coaching and Consulting LLC. Tosca supports individuals and organizations in achieving their transformation goals by unearthing deep insights and supporting them in co-creating their authentic path forward. In this breakthrough journey, Tosca helps her clients feel empowered, confident, and more at ease in new growth trajectories. Tosca has worked as a brand marketing executive for companies including Unilever, Kimberly Clark, Univision, Pernod Ricard (Absolut Vodka) and Wegmans Food Markets. Tosca received her MBA from Michigan State University and is ICF certified.Support the show

Why did Influence Network media start another podcast? Jodi and Melanie explain their ideas and hopes behind the new podcast to help business authors become influencers -- the Author 2 Influencer Podcast. If you're an author who still wants to take that next step with your book, you'll definitely want to subscribe to the podcast whenever you listen. Don't miss out on anything. Listen to It Here Now!Connect with Melanie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-boohermelanie@OvernightAuthor.comBio: Melanie BooherMelanie Booher builds great workplace cultures. With more than 20 years of business experience, Human Resource expertise, and 2 Culture Coach certifications, MB helps organizations THRIVE! She runs 2 businesses (PEOPLEfirst a Culture & HR Consultancy and Influence Network Media a Hybrid-Publishing Company) and is the creator of the THRIVE Model© Cards for Culture©, and the Conscious Culture Certified© Coach program. MB has a proven track record as a Culture Coach helping organizations become a "Best Place to Work” by instilling big-company best practices within an entrepreneurial environment. Rooted in her experiences as a people connector, change agent, and business coach - she drives organizations to truly live their values, not just post them on the conference room walls. MB lives outside of Cincinnati, OH, with her husband and three children.Support the show

How do you make decisions? Cheryl Einhorn, author of Problem Solver, shares the AREA Method with Jodi. What is your problem-solver style? Listen to the Episode and Figure Out Your Style Here: https://www.areamethod.com/Buy Problem Solver#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Cheryl:WebsiteLinkedInChery's Bio:Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision-making system for individuals, companies, and nonprofits to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of the decision-sciences company Decisive, offering leadership training, curriculum, coaching, and professional development services, and is an adjunct professor at Cornell University. She is the author of the award-winning books Problem Solved about personal and professional decision-making and Investing in Financial Research about financial and investment decisions. For more information check out Cheryl's TED talk and visit areamethod.com.Support the show

What are the barriers to inclusion? Gena Cox, the author of Leading Inclusion, discusses her book, these barriers, and how to build a real Culture of Engagement. Is belonging the right word for culture? Gena gives her perspective on this as well. Listen Here!Buy Leading Inclusion: Drive Change Your Employees Can See and Feel#SponsoredbooklinkConnect with Gena:WebsiteLinkedInGena's Bio:Dr. Gena Cox's nuanced insights and straightforward-yet-relatable style are why leaders seek her counsel. She is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who blends research and real-world insights to help leaders enhance their influence and impact. Gena is the author of Leading Inclusion, an award-winning guidebook for building inclusive organizations from the top down. As a prominent voice on human-centered leadership, she guides leaders as they respond to evolving stakeholder expectations. Gena believes “diversity and inclusion” are nothing more than effective leadership and healthy work cultures. Her mottos are “Inclusion tops diversity“ and “Respect is the vital outcome all employees need to see and feel.”Before this, at IBM and Perceptyx, Gena advised leaders in the Fortune 500 and other large global companies to build psychologically healthy and engaging organizational cultures that drive business outcomes. And she held internal corporate leadership roles in organizational consulting and talent assessment, selection, and acquisition.Gena co-chairs the Awards Committee of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and is a member of the Society's 2022 Leading Edge Consortium Planning Committee. She is a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame 2023 Inductee Selection Committee.Gena's work has been featured far and wide, including Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fast Company, Forbes, Business Insider, Market Watch/Barrons, Business Journals, BBC Worklife, Readers Digest, and The Telegraph (UK).Gena holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). She is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC).Support the show

When going through different experiences (including traumas), how do some people find the ability to focus on the positive or learn from their experience? Chris Michel, author of Red Chair Experience, talks with Jodi about why he wrote his book and what the book has accomplished by helping others. Check It Out!Buy The Red Chair Experience#SponsoredBookLinkConnect with Chris:WebsiteChris' Bio:With over 30 years of sales and leadership experience, as both an individual contributor and team leader, Chris is well-positioned to provide proven advice and counsel in the areas of sales processes and management techniques.   He has sold in Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) situations, gaining, developing, and honing skills in the areas of customer service, customer needs and manufacturing demands to meet short-term and long-term sales cycles.  He has applied this knowledge moving into management where he continued to develop effective tools to coach others to succeed.Chris has been a leader in multiple companies, focusing on business development, increasing revenue and profits, recruiting, hiring, and developing individuals and teams. He has been in the HVAC industry for the past several years, developing and fine-tuning sales programs and processes including training programs focused on effective sales techniques, customer service and pricing programs to increase revenue and profits.When he is not spending time with his family, Chris volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, plays golf, listens to music, reads books and writes.Support the show

Looking for a way to add residual income to your portfolio? Have you ever considered real estate? Kyle Stevie, author of Digital Melting, and Jodi discuss several different ways to invest in real estate during this episode. Check It Out!Buy DIGITAL MELTING: Making Illiquid Real Estate Assets Liquid Through Tokenization#SponsoredConnect with Kyle:SteviePropertiesLLC@gmail.comLinkedInBio: Kyle StevieKyle Stevie is a Logistics Account Executive by trade, but a real estate investing/tech nerd by passion. Amazingly, the roads of both real estate investing and technology intersected and this non-practicing attorney has written all about it. The Kentucky native has parsed down high-tech language into an easily digestible educational piece. The future of financial market participation is rapidly approaching, and real estate investing will be the spearhead. Support the show

The ABCs of sales is NOT "Always Be Closings." It's really "Always Be Curious." Jodi and her guest Diane Helbig, author of Succeed Without Selling, share her book and discuss some best practices for sales. Listen Here!Buy SUCCEED WITHOUT SELLING: The More You Think About Selling, the Less You Will Sell#SponsoredConnect with Diane:LinkedInWebsiteBio: Diane HelbigWhen I was a young girl, I didn't have just a lemonade stand. I had a lemonade and candy business. In my early teens, I created a day camp for the neighborhood kids. My entrepreneurial spirit has been developing ever since. My family moved every year; sometimes across town and other times across the country. I credit my ability, and interest in, meeting people with these experiences. After all, I was always in a position where I had to meet kids and make friends. My business career has always been in small business where I have enjoyed positions in leadership as well as sales. I have taken the lessons she learned from those experiences and added them to my consulting and training practice. As I watched business owners, department leaders, and sales professionals struggle to succeed I became highly motivated to do something about it. In late 2005 my father passed away. That was a turning point for me. I decided at that moment to venture off on my own and launch a consulting business. In addition to being driven to help business professionals overcome challenges, I wanted more time and flexibility with my young children. My mission is to improve the world one small business at a time while raising spectacular humans who contribute to society. To that end, I have developed a number of content outlets where I can bring knowledge, tips, and information to small business owners, as well as business leaders, around the world. And, I could not be more proud of my now adult children, Aaron and Macey.As president of Helbig Enterprises, I help businesses and organizations operate more constructively and profitably. I evaluate, encourage, and guide my clients. I am an international business and leadership development consultant, author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, and trainer.I work with my clients to create, implement, and monitor individualized strategies that result in better communication, increased performance, and greater results. I serve as a trusted advisor and guide, helping my clients see the value in changing their behavior. My clients find themselves achieving incredible successes – many beyond what they had previously believed were possible. I bring over 20 years of small business management and sales experience to my consulting.I believe that each business professional is an individual. They bring their own dreams, challenges, and beliefs with them to their role. This is why the strategies they create are specific to them. Business is business. And leadership is leadership. How each person approaches their growth is individual. No canned systems here! My work is uniquely developed for each client.With my book, Succeed Without Selling, I take on the realities of selling. Sales as it has been taught throughout history is ineffective. Discovery is really the way toward success for small business owners and sales professionals.Through my podcast, Accelerate Your Business Growth, I bring valuable, actionable information to my listeners. My book, Expert Insights includes details of ten of the most listened-to episodes of this podcast. As a speaker and trainer, I merge energy and enthusiasm with rich content. My goal is to leave my audience with actionable steps as well as excitement. Support the show

How key is communication to professional success?  If you are not confident in yourself, your communication will show it. Richard Newman, author of Lift Your Impact, shares how to lift your own values while giving yourself more internal confidence, alignment, and purpose. Listen To It Here!Buy LIFT YOUR IMPACT: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life#SponsoredConnect with Richard:LinkedInInstagram @richardnewmanspeaksWebsiteBio: Richard NewmanRichard is an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence. He overcame his crushing fear of public speaking through a quest to discover how we are born to communicate, becoming a highly paid speaker with a multi-million-pound business, with clients all over the world. His adventure began in 1995 when he lived with Tibetan monks in the foothills of the Himalayas, where he taught them English, despite them having no common language. Then he studied at a London acting school for three years, where he learned more about non-verbal communication, presence, and storytelling. He put his skills into action in business by working with a Formula 1 racing team, delivering over 1000 talks in 5 years, to business leaders from around the world.His training company has since taught over 120,000 people across Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Australia, giving them the confidence and skills to communicate their ideas. One client gained £1.2 billion in new business in just one year, winning 100% of the work they pitched for.Richard has been featured on BBC TV and Radio, in The Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, Forbes Magazine and he is regularly interviewed about communication and leadership.Richard won the most coveted award in speechwriting, the Cicero Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter, in a contest that involves hundreds of professionals from around the globe.In 2016 his scientific research on communication was published in the scientific research journal Psychology. This project involved over 2,000 people from around the world and proved that small changes in how you speak enable you to look more confident and inspiring, convincing 42% more people with your ideas.Find out more about Richard's work at ukbodytalk.com/richard-newman-keynote-speaker/ and see him in action at vimeo.com/manage/videos/428021426.Follow Richard on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaks/ And follow him on Instagram @richardnewmanspeaks. Support the show

How does someone take their missionary life into sales? Harry's background allowed him to quickly see commonalities between emotional intelligence and being a good salesperson. Although it might differ from the common stereotype, Harry explains how it is possible to listen, be a good human, and still make sales in his new book, Selling With Dignity. Listen Here!Buy SELLING WITH DIGNITY#SponsoredConnect with Harry:LinkedInWebsiteBio: Harry SpaightHarry Spaight is a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker, Author, and Coach. After spending several years in mission work, Harry took the principles he learned and applied them to a career in sales. Loving others, listening, and treating others the way you want to be treated, speaking with tact, persistence, patience, kindness, and more. Harry transferred the skills he developed while working with and serving others over to the world of corporate sales. With very little business acumen, Harry applied the principles from the Good Book as to how to treat people. Those two thousand-year-old principles still proved to be practical. It was all about serving others. Harry believed that people would buy from him if he had a servant's mindset. The principles worked. Harry eventually moved and was leading a team of sales professionals in downtown Washington DC, just a few blocks from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Would the principles work in such a competitive market as Washington DC? The answer is yes. The principles are timeless.Now, after spending over twenty years as an Award-Winning Multi-million Dollar Sales Producer and Sales Leader in the extremely competitive arena of corporate sales, Harry knows firsthand how to be successful in sales and lead winning teams. While many sales leaders choose the cozy corner office, Harry preferred to be in the street, sleeves rolled up so to speak, with his team. Harry is one who leads by example, knowing it is better to get in the trenches with his people than to bark commands at them. He spearheaded sales teams to achieve the amazing success that resulted in over a hundred million dollars in business. Harry has a “Serve Others First” mindset, which is largely due to having served for over a decade as a missionary. Harry's understanding of clients, sales professionals, and Sales Leaders in building trusting relationships gives people the confidence in putting his knowledge and experience into practice. Harry is the author of Selling with Dignity. He is the co-host of a Top 20 podcast “Lead Sell Grow, The Human Experience”. He works with sales teams and executives to elevate their craft of selling and leading with dignity. Harry can be reached for coaching, consulting, keynotes, and media appearances at Harry@harryspaight.comSupport the show

How can one lackluster business event and a powerful book move someone closer to their real passion? Jon shares how a negative networking experience pushed him towards creating his own better version through masterminds.  He also explains how these lessons have contributed to the book series, The 13 Steps to Riches. Listen To It Here!  Buy THE 13 STEPS TO RICHES - Habitude Warrior (Volume 9)#SponsoredConnect with John:https://habitudewarrior.kartra.com/page/ridealongguestpasshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkovachjr/Bio: Jon Kovach Jr.Jon Kovach Jr. is an award-winning public speaker, a top-rated accountability coach, and a renowned implementer of strategic business and communication plans. He has helped multi-billion-dollar corporations, including Coldwell Banker Commercial, Outdoor Retailer Cotopaxi, and the Public Relations Student Society of America, exceed their annual sales goals. Jon will help you discover the tools and skills necessary to achieve advanced levels of success. Jon has helped thousands of coaches, clients, sales teams, influencers, entrepreneurs and business owners accelerate their achievements and attain high levels of success through accountability. Speaker Erik Swanson is proud to include Jon Kovach Jr to Co-MC his Habitude Warrior Conferences! Jon is also the Team Lead for the amazing Habitude Warrior Mastermind!Support the show

How can you put a price on the power of mentorship and collaboration? Erik explains how connecting, speaking, and writing with other people has enhanced both his professional and personal life. He also shares some of the finer details from his book series, The Principles of David and Goliath. Check It Out Here!  Buy THE PRINCIPLES OF DAVID AND GOLIATH Volume 3: Action & Implementation#SponsoredConnect with Eric:https://habitudewarrior.comBio: Erik SwansonSpeaker Erik Swanson is a 13 Time #1 Bestselling Author, Award Winning International Speaker, and Success & Habits Coach! As a leading Professional Speaker & Success Coach ERIK SWANSON has been making a huge name for himself in assisting people throughout the U.S., Canada & Europe to overachieve specific goals in business as well as their personal lives. He is in great demand, speaking on average to more than 50,000 people per year in various industries and careers, he is both versatile in his approach and effective in facilitating a wide array of training topics.Support the show

Should you really be interested in a marketing career? Christoph explains the current industry landscape and provides insights on how marketing appears to be changing, especially with emerging technology. He also shares the backstory behind his newest book, Is Marketing A Good Career? Listen To It Here!Buy IS MARKETING A GOOD CAREER?Connect with Christoph:https://www.christophtrappe.comBio: Christoph TrappeChristoph Trappe is the director of content strategy at Voxpopme, a SaaS company in the market research industry. He owns, implements and updates the company's content strategy to raise brand awareness, drive SEO results and runs the top-rated “Reel Talk: The Customer Insights Show” podcast and Livestream.In his career, he has helped companies share their unique stories more efficiently and better to reach prospects and retain existing customers. He has run content marketing campaigns across many industries.The companies he's worked with have seen better prospect and customer engagement and growth through content.His latest book – “Is marketing a good career?” was released in 2023.The Business Storytelling Podcast and Livestream have been downloaded over 440,000 times and listened to in more than 100 countries. It was listed as a Top 5 percent podcast to listen to globally – out of 2 million podcasts. It was also listed as a Top 20 storytelling podcast in 2021.Support the show

How does "The Platinum Rule" prepare you for deliberate communication? Mark explains how communication serves as your key to organizational success and growing every kind of relationship, whether it's personal or professional. He also talks about his own journey to becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Check It Out! Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Mark:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markallenexecutivehttps://markallen.focalpointcoaching.comBio: Mark AllenMark Allen is a Business Coach and Training Professional for FocalPoint Business Coaching. His practice combines Mark's 30+ years of business and leadership experience with the powerful results-based content and expertise of one of the world's most well-known business coaches, Brian Tracy.  Mark got his start in business helping run part of his family's manufacturing business in California. Mark then spent the majority of his corporate career honing his skills at three Fortune 100 organizations. He has a track record of leading teams through transitions, growth periods, and downturns. He has served as an executive leader overseeing numerous high-volume, multi-location departments, including:Call Center OperationsCustomer Service and CollectionsMarketingBilling Statement Production and Remittance processingHuman Resource CommunicationsBenefit and Retirement Plan AdministrationMark brings a wealth of talent development, team building and leadership experience to his role as a business coach. In his career, he has worked for and with all types of businesses, from large international corporations to locally owned entrepreneurships.  Throughout his life, he has learned the key factors to personal and business success…Be genuine and be unshakable in your drive and passion to achieve your goals. Mark is proud of the results he gets for his clients and is dedicated to improving business teams, creating time, and generating more money.Support the show

How important is food to your happiness?  As a certified health coach, Michelle explains the pivotal role that nutrition plays in your overall health and mood, especially as you get older. She also shares a few professional tips and the backstory behind becoming an Amazon bestselling author with Life Lessons. Listen Here! Buy LIFE LESSONS: Getting Your Act TogetherConnect with Michelle:https://www.leanandvital.comInstagram - michelletagliamonteBio: Michelle TagliamonteMichelle is passionate about helping others build a legacy and create options for themselves and their families so they can experience a life of abundance and fulfillment. With 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, Michelle loves helping women struggling with feeling older than they want, to reduce inflammation and increase energy so they can confidently slow the aging process. She also loves to help women struggling to balance their careers and families to jump off the treadmill and have more control of their own life. Support the show

How do solid executives juggle it all? Angie explains how (more often than not) successful leaders have even more successful executive assistants pushing things forward with them. She also shares her elated feelings about becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Check It Out!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Angie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/asquaredvirtualsupportAngieGetsItDone.comBio: Angie DodgeAngie Dodge is the CEO and Founder of A Squared Personal Consulting. She currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a Buckeye at heart! Angie has spent her 25-year career as an Executive Assistant to C-Suite Level Executives in a variety of industries supporting several executives over those 25 years. To be more specific, Angie has supported 1.56 executives a year before starting her own company. Angie is not just a CEO and Founder, she claims that she is also a chameleon that can change her spots for every executive that she has supported. One highlight of her career is winning Civilian of the Year when supporting the USAF while living in Spangdahlem, Germany.It was this experience that led Angie down the path of becoming an entrepreneur and founding A Squared Personal Consulting. She has taken her years of learning from top executives and made it her mission to help other executives and business owners grow and succeed by providing executive-level support for all their administrative needs. Although entrepreneurship came later in life for Angie, she is not a stranger to it. Her mom owned a flower shop while Angie was growing up. The biggest lesson she learned from her mom was: “always to take care of the customer.” Angie has taken that lesson seriously, recounting that “this business is my legacy.” The success Angie's clients find by working with her is a lifetime of learning, listening, and knowing how to treat people right. Angie and her team deliver with excellence true executive-level administrative, project management, and Human Resource support. For Angie, offering the level of support and service large corporations are accustomed to having, including small businesses and startups, is what she finds to be the most rewarding. Alleviating small business owners of the day-to-day administrative work so they can focus on their business' main goals is the driving force behind A Squared Personal Consulting's mission and motivation. Outside of work, Angie enjoys spending time with her fiancee Shawn,  family and friends, going to the beach as much as possible, and forever training her spoiled dog, Teddy, not to bite!Support the show

How do you continue making work awesome for people? Christie breaks down the ‘New Day' scenario that HR professionals find themselves in currently. She also shares several important details from her Amazon bestselling book, People Fusion. Listen Here!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Christie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-engler Twitter: @Christie_EnglerBlog - Living in the GrayBio: Christie EnglerChristie Engler has been a Human Resources practitioner for 20 years with a focus on small and family-owned businesses.  Christie is dedicated to advancing the HR profession and assisting fellow practitioners.  She has spoken at numerous state and local HR conferences, including the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in 2021 in Las Vegas.  Her topics focus on providing resources and support to those working in small businesses, departments of one, and those new to HR.  Christie writes a blog entitled ‘Living in the Gray' designed to inspire HR professionals.  Christie has worked hand-in-hand with business owners across a variety of industries.  She understands the unique needs of entrepreneurs and how to best partner with them to achieve ‘people-first' outcomes and grow businesses.  She believes managers are the front line of company culture and regularly provides training to support those leading employees.  Christie is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Keller Graduate School of Management.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Masters of Human Resource Management, as well as the SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications.  Christie is a member of the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) and SHRM.  Christie is an active member of the HR Unite! Community and has been featured on the HR SocialHour podcast.  Christie lives in the Columbus, Ohio area with her husband and two daughters.  She is a fanatic of Ohio State football and Orangetheory Fitness.  She is a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Dublin, Ohio and she sits on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Union Counties.  Christie is an initiated member of the Alpha Xi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.  ‘I got into HR to make work great for all employees.  Work is the one thing most of us have in common.  Life is too short not to pursue your passion and purpose.'  - Christie EnglerSupport the show

How do you balance efficiency and effectiveness? John explains his process behind enabling people to become their best selves through curiosity and vulnerability. He breaks down these two attributes in detail and shares his own journey authoring, The Optimizer. Check It Out!Buy THE OPTIMIZER: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators#SponsoredConnect with John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcs-optimizerhttp://www.johncsaunders.com/Bio: John SaundersSaunders spent more than two decades as a Wall Street Senior Vice President, sales team leader, and award winning sales executive. He followed his passion for helping others grow and founded a coaching and consulting company, Forward Advisory Solutions. Saunders is a member of the Georgetown University MBA Alumni Advisory Council, a regular contributor to the MBA mentorship program and an active angel investor.Support the show

What do women want in the workplace? Andrea explains why women are leaving their jobs at unprecedented numbers and rates. She details some necessary changes to attract, promote, and retain women within organizations (which men want also). Andrea also talks about becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Listen Here!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Andrea:https://findyourfizz.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabjorkmanfindyourfizzandrea@findyourfizz.comBio: Andrea BjorkmanAndrea Bjorkman, CEO and Co-Founder of Fizz Enterprises, has seen it all, or shall we say, "lived through it all." Mom to four girls, while balancing a career in Corporate America, Andrea has experienced the highs and lows of life. With a savvy career background that demanded trust and confidentiality, Andrea is empathetic and supportive - systematically tailoring results to the individual. Candid, yet thoughtful, spirited, fun, and fiercely loyal, Andrea's bubbly personality may have started young as she grew up on Air Force bases around the U.S. and overseas, demonstrating her ability to acclimate to new people and situations. Perhaps this is why her favorite quote is, "We are not what we know, but what we are willing to learn." - Mary Catherine BatesonA credentialed Life Coach, Andrea has mentored and coached many over the years, helping clients see patterns in their own lives and ultimately breaking through to find their greater purpose and true story. Andrea is a former corporate executive in the insurance and financial services sectors.Support the show

Did you know there is another way to invest in real estate? Fred explains what initially got him into mortgage notes on his way to becoming an alternative investment expert. He also shares some key insights from his book, The Little Green Book of Note Investing. Check It Out Here!THE LITTLE GREEN BOOK OF NOTE INVESTING: A Practical Guide for Getting Started with Investing in Mortgage NotesConnect with Fred:www.FredMoskowitz.comwww.GiftFromFred.comTEXT "MONEY" to 2154614433Bio: Fred MoskowitzFred Moskowitz is an author, entrepreneur, and speaker who is on a personal mission to teach people about the power of investing in alternative asset classes, such as real estate and notes, showing them the way to diversify their capital into investments that are uncorrelated from Wall Street and the stock markets. With The Little Green Book Of Note Investing, Fred publishes his concise yet definitive guide for new investors seeking to learn about the market niche of investing in alternative investments. He's a frequent event speaker and contributor to investment podcasts. You can visit him at www.FredMoskowitz.com.The accumulated knowledge in his books will greatly benefit those individuals who seek to achieve higher levels of financial freedom and to develop expertise in the alternative investment arena.Support the show

Have people over complicated leadership? Mike shares his feelings on the topic and explains the importance of taking a people-first approach in organizations. He also shares his experience becoming an Amazon bestselling author (for a second time) with People Fusion. Check the Show Notes Below for a Link to His FREE Leadership Foundations Course. Don't Miss Out!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Mike:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejrhttps://mikesipplejr.com/mikesippeljr@talentmagnet.comMike's FREE Leadership Foundations Course:https://www.talentmagnet.com/fusionBio: Mike Sipple, Jr. Co-Founder and CEO, www.TalentMagnet.comCEO, www.CentennialInc.com“Leading with Intention means taking action. I have a gift for you, the people who read this book, because you know that leadership matters. Visit: https://www.talentmagnet.com/fusion” ~Mike Sipple, Jr. Mike Sipple, Jr. is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Talent Magnet Institute® and is on a mission to help you and a million others to unlock human potential. Talent Magnet™ is a people-centric leadership and management training organization.Mike is also the CEO of Centennial Executive Search & Talent Strategy, a half-century of strong firm focused on succession planning and building vibrant leadership teams for companies from over 30 countries. Mike and his dad co-founded Talent Magnet Institute® after Centennial's clients continued to seek leadership and team development advice from Centennial beyond executive search. Including coaching next-generation leaders, supporting growth in early to mid career professionals, and supporting high-performing teams to lead with intention and create healthy, supportive cultures. Mike is an Amazon best-selling author of Leadership Fusion, a globally recognized podcast host, and a sought-after guest on leadership, entrepreneurship, and talent development podcasts. Mike is a sought-after speaker, keynote, and moderator for associations, executive peer groups, conferences, and organizations on the Becoming a Talent Magnet®️ methodologies and systems, The Great REALIZATION, Leading with Intention, Unconventional Leadership, and holistic approaches to Succession Planning, the secrets to team building, and various other leadership topics.Mike's insights can be read, viewed or listened to at:All About HR PodcastBook Smarts Business PodcastHot Mess Hotline Podcast Power Up Your Marriage and Business PodcastHR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastThrive GlobalBusiness Courier LeaSupport the show

How did this "tech guy" get outside his own comfort zone and become an Amazon bestselling author with Powerhouse? Derek explains why every business could probably benefit from an IT overview. He also shares his professional journey from starting off as an employee to becoming a company partner at the same place. Check It Out Here!Buy POWERHOUSE: The Advisors You Need to Drive Business Success#SponsoredConnect with Derek:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklbrownhttps://www.v1corp.comBio: Derek Brown Derek is Vice President and Professional Services Manager of Vision One IT Consulting (more commonly known as Vision One). Derek has over fifteen years of experience serving as an IT consultant to the SMB (small and medium-sized business) market in the Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan area. Derek has consulted for one-man operations, companies at the top of the Fortune 500 list, and everything in between. Notable projects have included: multi-site network infrastructure deployments for a public library and a nationwide company, large server clusters for several dozen distribution and fulfillment centers across North America; he has also flown to the global headquarters for a well-known athletic apparel company to consult on server infrastructure.Derek has a passion for technology and a natural desire to help others. These principles are often reflected in the trust and respect he receives from his colleagues and clients.  He started in the industry while still in high school, as a volunteer technology aide. He was promoted to a paid summer internship followed by a full-time position with that same school district. While working for that school district, he took Microsoft and CompTIA technical certification courses and, upon completion, was asked to teach those very courses within the district. When he transitioned to the private sector, he started as an employee for an established IT consulting company and was later invited to become a partner.  When he's not working, Derek likes to spend his time with his family; preferably somewhere on a boat, or trail riding Utility Terrain Vehicles, UTVs, with friends.Support the show

Why is it so important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Curtis explains how growth is always uncomfortable and what he does to help small business owners scale with better systems and strategies. He also shares a few key details from his newest book, Vision to Reality. Listen Here! Buy VISION TO REALITY: Stop Working, Start Living.Connect with Curtis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-jenkins-pmphttps://www.cljassoc.comcjenkins@cljassoc.comBio: Curtis JenkinsAn author, entrepreneur, and project management executive, Curtis L. Jenkins' mission in life is to help you transform your life through clarity and execution. After having honed his expertise in project management for more than 20 years, Jenkins came to realize that everything in life is implemented twice. First, as an idea or vision and second as a reality… should someone have the audacity to execute on the vision.Jenkins is a graduate of the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, and The Warton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a master's degree in management of technology.Support the show

How does good leadership allow us to become our best selves? Cheryle shares her insights from 25+ years of leadership, which began in a challenging situation where she was promoted over a current boss. She also details her five step framework to self leadership and her experience writing in the Amazon best-selling book, People Fusion. Check It Out! Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Cheryle:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylehayshttps://inpowerstrategists.comBio: Cheryle HaysCheryle Hays is set on changing the way businesses look at leadership. As a Personal Leadership Expert, executive coach and strategist, Cheryle helps leaders, teams, and companies maximize their potential. Her background reflects movement from her entry-level into business, through mid-level leadership and up through EVP level, spanning 25+ years of leading highly productive teams, and in developing, and facilitating leadership programs for Fortune 500, large and growing companies in the DFW area. Cheryle holds an EMBA from Texas Christian University, using her business acumen to mentor small and start-up businesses since 2016.   When not busy helping her clients achieve success, Cheryle enjoys her role as a conference speaker, podcast guest, and guest lecturer for local universities and colleges.  She is also an angel investor, frequent judge and mentor for Texas Christian University Values & Ventures competition, Entrepreneur's Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, and mentor to start-up businesses in the Fort Worth, TX area.  Cheryle currently serves on the Board of Directors for Fort Worth Academy, where she continues to foster leadership, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship for our next generation.Cheryle is a very proud parent of two remarkable children, enjoys coffee, wine, and good times with friends, and meeting new people!Support the show

Can philosophy help HR professionals in this ever-changing 21st century workplace? Paul explains his thoughts on how philosophy is really meant for everyday people and their everyday lives. He also shares his experiences working at a not-for-profit and what it feels like writing in the Amazon best-selling book, People Fusion. Listen Here!Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team#SponsoredConnect with Paul:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullalondeshrmcphttps://hrphilosopher.comTwitter - @HRPaul49Bio: Paul LaLonde Paul A. LaLonde, SHRM-CP, is a deliberate HR professional who believes philosophy is a difference-making pursuit in life as well as in business. Learning, teaching, and being of service to others are his purpose. Currently, Paul serves as the V.P. of People & Culture for CEDA of Cook County, Inc. in Chicago, serves as an adjunct professor at Joliet Junior College, and manages his consulting and coaching business, HR Logic. Paul is an alumnus of the SHRM National Blog Squad, named to Social Micole's Most Inclusive HR Influencer List™ in 2020 and 2021, and a recipient of the 2021 HR Unite! Community Award, and recipient of a 2021 Human Resources Today MVP Award for his blog HR Philosopher. He is a proud husband, father, disobedient cat owner, Star Wars nerd, and metalhead. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter at @HRPaul49.Support the show

How does somebody go from having 'no capability to write a book' to finishing her third publication in a handful of years? Lisa explains her journey to helping others with market disruption and scalability. She also shares a few key business steps to make any place function more like a larger corporation, which she pulls from her solo book, Future Proofing Cubed. Check It Out Here!Buy FUTURE PROOFING CUBED: The Definitive Guide to Improving Productivity, Refining Processes, and Bolstering ProfitabilityConnect with Lisa:LisaLLevy.comBio: Lisa LevyLisa Levy is the Founder and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, a business that helps enterprise to medium-level organizations elevate through strategic goal achievement. She and her team teach the practice of rapid adaptive transformation to notable global, multi-billion-dollar clients. A frequent guest expert on multiple media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, Lisa is also a frequent speaker at business executive conferences.Support the show

What is a personal growth point? And how can the right "playlist" help you discover one within yourself? Amy details the broad external impact of individual leadership growth and development, while she shares a little backstory on her Amazon best-selling book, Growth Point. Listen Here!Buy GROWTH POINT: Discover Your Playlist For What You Can Do Today To Be Even Better TomorrowConnect with Amy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-clark-a8626912GrowthMindedLeadership.comBio: Amy ClarkWith more than 20 years of corporate experience in a variety of challenging leadership roles, Amy is an all-in thought partner focused on helping others experience transformational growth. Purpose, service, excellence, and growth drive Amy to success. Fueled by her growth mindset and deep passion for developing others, she walks alongside leaders, coaching them to create their future and generate an impact bigger than themselves.Amy resides in Middletown, Delaware with her husband Ken, and their golden retriever, Max.Support the show

How is compassion and presence successfully woven into good leadership? For the past 20+ years, Douglas has been lecturing on management, technology, and leadership at Columbia University. He shares his finer points on transformative leadership and explains the details behind his newest book, F.O.R.G.E.D. Listen Here for More!Buy F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times Connect with Douglas:https://www.douglasscherer.comdouglas.scherer@columbia.eduBio:  Douglas SchererDouglas Scherer promotes the power of compassion and presence in leadership, and the importance of bringing that to today's leaders. He speaks, researches, and workshops on leadership and is a lecturer at Columbia University's Masters in Technology Management. Dr. Scherer has presented to a diverse array of international conferences from the Academy of Management to Oracle OpenWorld. He is an accomplished author with a body of work that includes two previous books published by McGraw-Hill and Prentice-Hall which together sold nearly 50,000 copies. Support the show

How do free-time pro bono sales, marketing, and consulting jobs lead to a career shift into entrepreneurialism? Chris explains his journey to becoming a "marketing utility player" and what it feels like to call himself an Amazon best-selling author with Sales Fusion.  Learn More Here!Buy SALES FUSION: Design Your Modern Sales Strategy#SponsoredConnect with Chris:chris@carpediemcg.comBio: Chris SpanierAs President and Chief Ideator at Carpe Diem Consulting Group, Chris brings decades of experience in marketing and sales to serve his clients, and it was this background that led his taking part in Sales Fusion to share the wonders of what happens when sales and marketing partner and collaborate.Whether it was helping a company quintuple its sales within 12 months or crafting a website serving 5 million annual visitors with individualized content or volunteering his skills to help a fledgling scholarship program reach deserving youth who could not otherwise continue their post-high school education, Chris is passionate about helping people and businesses enrich and share their stories in a way that resonates with the world around them.Chris is the husband to a brilliant science nerd & thespian and father to an amazing teenage son as well as an adorable middle-aged mutt. When not consulting or writing, Chris is known for getting intentionally lost in the outdoors, for his award-winning photography as well as being a Scottish Lord.You can read more of Chris' musings about life, leadership, and even a bit of technology at chrisspanier.com.Support the show

Why did this self-proclaimed "boring accounting finance person" leap into the exciting entrepreneurial world? And how did a CFO become an Amazon best-selling author with Sales Fusion -- a particularly challenging skill for many in accounting/finance? Francesca shares her professional journey and how she was able to expand her bailiwick to include sales and authorship. Learn How She Did It Here!Buy SALES FUSION: Design Your Modern Sales Strategy#SponsoredConnect with Francesca:https://greenorchid.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescakenneyBio: Francesca KenneyFrancesca is an action-oriented leader empowering team members to implement strategic solutions. She offers an extensive achievement record providing financial and operational strategies including mentoring teams. Francesca collaborates with Executive Leaders and works with teams on messaging to achieve a company's goals. Francesca has managed segmented P&L's in excess of $100M in public and private business sectors with a proven track record of driving profit and growth. She has success in identifying areas of improvement and increasing efficiencies to drive the bottom line. Strong background in implementation and mentoring teams with GAAP, SOX, implementation of new GAAP pronouncements, and Treasury.Francesca is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Virginia; she earned a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accountancy from Arizona State University West, and a Bachelor of Science Personnel and Industrial Relations Management from Northern Illinois University.Francesca is an advocate for mental health, and family work-life balance, and actively works to implement great company cultures. She is a supportive auntie for travel soccer and basketball, high school athletics and band, and Boy Scout troop 493. Francesca enjoys self-improvement including education, working out, a plant-based diet, and athletics including golfing in a league with her sister and mom; who is 86 years young. She is an animal lover, orchid, plant, arts, and craft enthusiast.Support the show

What is a standard quality shared between authors and entrepreneurs? Jason explains this thought and his first business selling old-school mobile phones at 14 years old (the big, clunky cellular that had to be carried in a bag with an antenna). He also details the best tactics for handling upset customers and his book,  It's All about CEX!: The Essential Guide to Customer and Employee Experience. Listen Here!Buy IT'S ALL ABOUT CEX!: The Essential Guide to Customer and Employee ExperienceConnect with Jason:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsbradshawhttps://www.jasonsbradshaw.com/itsallaboutcexBio: Jason BradshawJason Bradshaw created his first business at fourteen, selling telecommunications and computer equipment in the Australian country town of Toowoomba. But it was Tom Peters's book The Pursuit of Wow! that opened his eyes to the power of customer and employee experience.Jason has tested and implemented strategies for improving experience in a variety of sectors—from telecommunications to retail to media—helping companies to grow, improve efficiencies, increase employee retention, and save tens of millions of dollars. He is currently chief customer officer and director of customer experience at Volkswagen Group Australia.Support the show

What got this expert traveler (someone who has been to 90 countries and lived in all habitable continents) to sit down and write three books? Kurt shares his love of travel and how that has transitioned nicely into more blogging/publishing. He also explains his own method for breaking down content and telling better stories. Check It Out!Buy NAVIGATE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Silicon Valley Guide to Executing Global DealsConnect with Kurt:https://kdalive.comBio: Kurt Davis Kurt follows life and career where well-being, travel, and entrepreneurship intersects. The first 20 years of his career were spent between Silicon Valley and Asia working with technology startups in finance and business development roles.In 2017, he took time off, a gap year, if you will. With an interest to explore a new part of the world, he went to Africa and volunteered at emerging business accelerators and non-profits. This experience resulted in starting a business accelerator in a refugee camp called www.kakumaventures.com and writing a book called Finding Soul: From Silicon Valley to Africa.He returned to the US in 2018 and launched KDAlive (www.kdalive.com). This platform shares his experiences with those who are mapping their careers and lives with a focus on well-being, travel/culture, and self-employment/entrepreneurship.Support the show

Is 'selling' a skill anyone can learn? Plus, why do so many people have a negative connotation with it, especially since everyone is always selling (whether they realize it or not)? David explains his own journey demystifying the sales process and the basis behind his Amazon best-selling book, Sales Fusion. Check It Out!Buy SALES FUSION: Design Your Modern Sales Strategy#SponsoredConnect with David:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidiyohaBio: David IyohaDavid Iyoha has been in sales for over two decades. He started selling as a solopreneur and worked his way to leading the smart factory sales division of a publicly traded company. Mr. Iyoha learned a broad range of sales skills accumulated through selling to different-sized companies in different industries in different sales positions. David is an unexpected salesperson because of his background as a computer engineer. He learned how to sell by researching, testing, and adapting proven sales systems during the course of his business and sales career. His use of software solutions has been instrumental to his success as a salesperson. He has also provided sales training in a majority of positions that he held. David currently works with a non-profit organization helping with their fundraising and membership growth.Support the show

Is it possible to support your loved ones even after you're not here? Is there anything you can do now with this understandably difficult conversation? Barb shares her personal thoughts and the gratitude experience that led to her helpful book, Did I Forget to Mention? Check It Out Here!Buy DID I FORGET TO MENTION? All in One Place… Just In CaseConnect with Barb:https://www.didiforgettomention.comdidiforgettomention@yahoo.comBio: Barb MarkeyBarb lives in West Chester with her husband Joe and rescue dogs Jinx and Apple. Her family enjoys volunteering for their favorite animal rescue group, HART of Cincinnati. If you're interested in making a difference in the life of a furry creature, Barb asks you to please visit the HART website at www.rescueahart.org.Support the show

How might a whale's belly compare to the writing process sometimes? Susan, a four-time published author, explains her mentor's analogy and the writing process behind her newest book, Arrive and Thrive. Susan shares her thoughts on inclusive leadership and how the output of the pandemic might be categorized as a "she session." Listen Here!Buy ARRIVE AND THRIVE: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating LeadershipConnect with Susan:https://www.arriveandthrive.comhttps://www.inclusiveleadership.comBio: Susan BradySusan MacKenty Brady is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the first Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. www.inclusiveleadership.com. The Institute develops the mindset and skills of leaders at all stages of life so they can foster gender parity and cultures of inclusion.As a relationship expert, leadership well-being coach, author, and speaker, Susan educates leaders and executives globally on fostering self-awareness for optimal leadership. Susan advises executive teams on how to work together effectively and create inclusion and gender parity in organizations. She is passionate about working with women at all levels of organizational leadership to fully realize—and manifest—their leadership potential.Featured on ABC's Good Morning America, Susan is the author of the forthcoming Arrive & Thrive: 7 Essential Practices of Women Navigating Leadership (McGraw-Hill, April 2022), The Inclusive Leader's Playbook (Simmons University), Mastering Your Inner Critic and 7 Other High Hurdles to Advancement: How the Best Women Leaders Practice Self-Awareness to Change What Really Matters (McGraw-Hill), and The 30-Second Guide to Coaching Your Inner Critic. A celebrated speaker, Susan has keynoted or consulted at over 500 organizations around the world.Prior to joining Simmons, Susan was Executive Vice President at Linkage, Inc. a global leadership development consulting and training firm. She founded Linkage's Women in Leadership Institute™ and launched Linkage's global practice on Advancing Women Leaders and Inclusive Leadership, and led the field research behind the 7 Leadership Hurdles Women Leaders Face in the Workforce™. Dedicated to inclusively and collaboratively inspiring every girl to realize her full potential, Susan serves as emertus board member of the not-for-profit Strong Women, Strong Girls.Support the show

How did Andy eventually become an entrepreneur, especially after his entrepreneurial father encouraged him to never do it? Andy shares his professional path and the leadership headstart he received at the United States Naval Academy. Andy also explains his personal motivations behind the Amazon best-selling book, Leadership Fusion. Listen Here! Buy LEADERSHIP FUSION: Best Practices to Lead and Influence#SponsoredConnect with Andy:https://libertyee.com/Bio: Andy FoersterAndy develops leaders who deliver results at all organizational levels and helps people become more effective in their leadership roles. He does this from the perspective of someone who has been a leader at all levels, including CEO. He does not simply teach about leadership; rather he facilitates a multi-dimensional application and action program that helps leaders know themselves, know their people, and know their stuff.Andy Foerster graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1981, spent seven years on active duty as a nuclear submarine officer, and thirty years in the private sector in several management and executive roles. Andy has a proven history of monetizing technological innovation by providing customers with high-return solutions. He has organized and operated highly successful businesses as a CEO, President, CTO, and General Manager by using Internet of Things (IoT)-related technologies in industries as diverse as lighting control, uninterruptible power systems, and digital signage.In Andy's many years of experience, he has found that successful organizations must have two things: 1) Engaged employees empowered by positive leaders, and 2) A business operating system that brings a disciplined – and continuously improved – way of execution. For Andy, “The Magic Is In The Middle,” where effective leaders inspire employees to overachieve in a consistent way.Andy has a passion for teaching and mentoring; that is a big reason for his success in the business world. From helping junior officers qualify in submarines to mentoring new General Managers in his companies as they learned to develop a value proposition and execute a strategy, Andy has always practiced leading as a coach. He now does this in affiliation with Academy Leadership, a group of graduates of Annapolis and West Point who are retired business executives and current advisors of new leaders.Andy was President and CEO of Piller Inc. and President of Masco Technical Innovations, and CTO of LSI Industries. He was the founder of Creative Energy Control LLC, which specialized in lighting control. He held GM and senior management positions at Square D (Schneider Electric) and Eaton.Andy earned the BSEE at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the MBA at Marymount University, and the MSEE at George Mason University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. He is the father of four. He is an experienced BSA Scoutmaster and is active with the youth program at his church. In his spare time, he enjoys flying (as a private pilot, instrument rated) and amateur radio (AC8WQ). Support the show

What are the responsibilities of both a mentor and a protege?  Lenroy touches on these differences and provides the same encouraging call-to-action from his Amazon best-selling book, Lifting Up. Lenroy also explains his journey from career-services departments in universities to establishing his own business, Lenroy Jones Enterprise. Listen to it Now!Buy LIFTING UP -- On Sale Now!#SponsoredConnect with Lenroy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenroyjoneslenroy.jones@gmail.comBio: Lenroy JonesLenroy's commitment to diversity is best translated by the following statement:  “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is doing the right thing for all people and respecting each other. Lenroy's life mission has been clear and consistent over the years: to make a difference - one client at a time. Diversity is more than race or ethnicity. A diverse workplace is comprised of employees with varied characteristics, varied challenges, and varied needs.”Lenroy Jones is a change agent, diversity leader, and visionary leader. As a diversity leader, he provides leadership and executive direction to integrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at all levels of an agency's workforce. As a change agent, he develops and integrates workforce diversity strategies for hiring and developing diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment, and ensuring management accountability. He also provides expert advice to organizations' leadership on a variety of equal opportunity, civil rights, diversity, inclusion, and human resource policies and issues impacting their complex and diverse workforce. Lenroy's life mission has been clear and consistent over the years: to make a difference.  Blending a formal background in the career services industry, with a strong passion for DE&I, he desires to transition to a new career that focuses on shaping the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He holds a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal and Public Communications. His previous roles include Executive Director, Career Services at Ashland University and Florida International, and Associate Director and Manager at the University of Kentucky and Michigan State. He has been active in several board-of-director roles with American Association for Employment in Education, The Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. and Ohio Career Development Association. Also, he enjoys spending time fishing, actively included with Toastmasters International and a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. He's currently the President and Chief Consultant with LJ Enterprise and resides in Decatur, Georgia.Support the show

How did hiring an executive coach change Cory's life forever? He explains his journey from the corporate world to helping others personally and professionally.  Cory explains his best silver-bullet question to see if someone is naturally curious. He also dives into some insights from his second book, Rise and Go. Check It Out Here!Buy RISE AND GO: How to Get Back Up with Courage and Move Forward with ConfidenceConnect with Cory:https://www.corymcarlson.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsoncoryBio: Cory CarlsonCory M. Carlson has helped leaders around the world develop happier and more fulfilling lives. Now, he's sharing his expertise in his second book, Rise and Go.As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory M. Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win both at work and at home.Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities, as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, strained marriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders especially were often not living life to the fullest. When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So, he left his corporate career to help other leaders achieve a healthier work-life balance.Cory holds an MBA from Rockhurst University, and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Missouri. Currently, Cory lives in Cincinnati with his awesome wife and three amazing children.Support the show

How do the three wise monkeys relate perfectly to understanding organizational culture and clarity? Jeff explains this comparison and insights behind his Amazon best-selling book, Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success. Jeff also starts brainstorming the next monkey-related book title because this one fit so well. Listen Here!Buy THREE WISE MONKEYS: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success#SponsoredConnect with Jeff:https://www.threewisemonkeysbook.comme@jeffjones.comhttps://clarity-us.comBio: Jeff JonesJeff L. Jones is the Chief Innovation Officer of CLARITY Research & Strategy. Jeff has spent decades as a marketing, insight, and innovation professional, partnering with some of the largest companies in America including Disney, Kellogg's, P&G, and others.  He is a marketer, innovator-and-communicator who always finds himself in teams that presented and/or pitch new business. He's also a two-time co-author with his colleague, Dennis Devlin. Their two books are Overcoming the Innovation Killers: How to innovate products that thrill customers and break through the chaotic marketplace (2021) and Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success (2022).Jeff is a father, husband, and a passionate, but by his own admission, mediocre ukulele player.Support the show

What do the three wise monkeys have to do with organizational culture and clarity? Dennis shares these details and the origins behind his Amazon best-selling book, Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success. Dennis also explains his transition to becoming an entrepreneur from a corporate career servicing big brand clients. Listen Here!Buy THREE WISE MONKEYS: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success#SponsoredConnect with Dennis:https://www.threewisemonkeysbook.comdennis@clarity-us.comhttps://clarity-us.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisdevlin-businessgrowthstrategistBio: Dennis DevlinDennis Devlin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of CLARITY Research & Strategy which operates as an insight-driven marketing and branding strategy firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. CLARITY has partnered with product manufacturers and service providers such as P&G, The Kraft Heinz Company, and Valvoline, as well as marketing and branding agencies to help drive growth by leveraging insights. Dennis is an in-demand public speaker and two-time co-author with his colleague, Jeff Jones. Their two books are Overcoming the Innovation Killers: How to innovate products that thrill customers and break through the chaotic marketplace (2021) and Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success (2022).Support the show

Do you truly understand your application and candidate experience? Might be more important now than ever, right? Kevin shares his experiences digging through yearly data and spotlighting all the companies who are doing this well. He also shares his path to authoring Candidate Experience from both a research and practitioner viewpoint. Check It Out Here!Buy CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE: How to Improve Talent Acquisition to Drive Business Performance Connect with Kevin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwgrossman/https://www.thetalentboard.org/Bio: Kevin W. GrossmanKevin W. Grossman is the President of Talent Board and the Candidate Experience Awards. Founded in 2011, it's the first nonprofit research organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience with industry benchmarks that highlight accountability, fairness and business impact around the world. Kevin has over 23 years of domain expertise in the human resource and talent acquisition industry and related technology marketplace. He's been a prolific industry writer since 2004 and his first business book on career management titled Tech Job Hunt Handbook was released in December 2012 from Apress. His second book titled Candidate Experience: How to Improve Talent Acquisition to Drive Business Performance was released in June 2022 by Kogan Page. Kevin holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Jose State University, is an HCI certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (TAS) and Human Capital Strategist, and has learning certificates from eCornell on HR Analytics and Diversity and Inclusion. Kevin also writes regularly about positive parenting leadership at GetOffTheGround.Support the show

What would you get if a chiropractor, yoga class, and a massage had a baby? Arielle explains her journey to helping others with Thai Yoga after an 8-year career as a corrections officer. She also shares the details behind her coincidental trip to India that changed her life/career path forever, which she elaborates on in the Amazon best-selling book Phoenix Style. Listen here!Buy PHOENIX STYLE -- On Sale Now!#SponsoredConnect with Arielle:https://www.tranquilityrising.com/Bio: Arielle SchmidtArielle Schmidt is the owner of Tranquility Rising in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an ex-corrections officer turned holistic health practitioner providing SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy with an added twist of Elemental Meridian Coaching. After years of working in a chronically stressful environment and living with trauma on a daily basis, she had the opportunity to take a month off and travel to India to restart her personal health and wellness journey, and to reconnect with herself. Her personal experience working as a corrections officer gave her a unique ability to understand and work with individuals (mostly women) who were looking for a deeper way to heal both physically and emotionally from their own trauma that traditional western therapies couldn't help them with. Her passion is to teach people to recognize that their physical pain could be connected to emotional blocks that result in tension in the body. She is acutely aware that when we bring awareness to these emotional blocks, it can drastically release what we hold in our bodies. SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy is a combination of yoga-assisted stretching, breath work, and acupressure to identify the blocks in the meridian channels. Arielle then takes the extra step to delve deeper by teaching the awareness of what the meridian channels mean to let clients take an active role in working outside of sessions. In the start of 2020 with so many people being told to isolate themselves, Arielle provided a safe and tranquil space to allow clients to receive bodywork when other massage therapists were forced to close their doors. In a time when uncertainty was high, she made it her mission to allow others to feel empowered with how they wanted to support their health. Moving through the next two years, Arielle expanded Tranquility Rising's studio space to incorporate other women holistic health practitioners to create a thriving community, all focused around client care and how clients choose to continue their healing journey. Support the show

How did this "Jill-Of-All-Trades" find her way into entrepreneurialism after a 28-year, award-winning journalism career? Although Liz originally had zero interest in running a business, she explains how she transferred her skillset from high-school choir teacher to television news anchor to entrepreneur -- remember, no knowledge is wasted! Liz also shares the details behind her book, Dare to Own You. Check Out Her Story Here!Buy DARE TO OWN YOU: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next ChapterConnect with Liz:LizBrunner.ComBrunnerAcademy.ComLive Your Best Life with Liz Brunner PodcastBio: Liz BrunnerAuthor, Communications Coach, Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, and Emmy award-winning journalist. Liz Brunner's television career spanned 28 years and featured many memorable highlights. Along with co-anchoring the #1 rated 6pm newscast at ABC-TV, WCVB NewsCenter 5 in Boston, she conducted exclusive one-on-one interviews with prominent figures ranging from professional athletes to global political leaders including President Barack Obama as well as cultural icons such as Oprah Winfrey.In 2013, Liz excitedly embarked upon her next chapter, becoming the CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications and launched BrunnerAcademy.com in 2020. Both are dedicated to helping people find their authentic voice, tell their story and lead with presence. Liz is also the host of the Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner podcast. Liz guides her guests to share their stories of self-discovery and re-creation. Listeners around the world join in on the journey garnering inspiration from the wisdom shared.A classically trained vocal performer and former high school music educator, Liz holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. She has performed with the Boston Pops and at professional sporting events for teams including the Boston Celtics, the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots, among others.Support the show

How is running a business similar to snorkeling in the swimming pool? Jim explains his own analogy, along with his journey from engineering school to professional business coach now. He also shares his experience becoming a published author with Powerhouse  -- something Jim has always wanted to do, although he never knew how before.  Listen to Find Out!Buy POWERHOUSE -- On Sale Now!!!#SponsoredConnect with Jim:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-dieboldBio: Jim DieboldHaving been a small business owner, Jim Diebold knows what it is like working sixty hours a week. Jim knows how easy it is to be drawn to tasks that keep you working IN your business instead of ON your business. He has also lived the scenario of coming home after those long days spent at the office and feeling distant from the family. He was either missing his son's functions or was not being fully present while at home.Jim became a Certified FocalPoint Business Coach and Trainer because after twenty years in the corporate and business ownership spaces, he needed to work in a role that was more impactful to the people he was serving. Now he had become a silent partner, a confidant, walking hand-in-hand with business owners, and team leaders, helping solve various challenges and scaling their businesses faster than they thought possible.Jim has been married to his amazing bride, Cindy, for twenty-seven years. They have a son, Jack, who recently turned seventeen. They are a scouting family, with Jack earning his Eagle Scout rank in 2021. They love all things outdoors, especially enjoying an early cup of coffee by the firepit.Support the show