Ignition Point

Ignition Point is a show for Aspiring Leaders with Entrepreneurial Minds and Young Professionals looking for Fresh Perspectives. If you’re looking to amplify your mindset, sustain your relentless work ethic, and spark the momentum you need to empower another winning week – you’re in the right place. Every Monday on Ignition Point, join Steven Miller of Decisive Leap to discover the practical actions you can use to take the leap, conquer your week, and achieve your goals. Featured Guests will include thought leaders, culture influencers, and industry disruptors who will share the pivotal moments that helped to shape their journeys while providing insights on how to elevate the awesome work that you do.   MUSIC CREDITS Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In the First Episode of Season 1, we take a look at what you should do if you're starting a new journey or if you are in need of a reboot. Ignition Point is a show for Aspiring Leaders with Entrepreneurial Minds and Young Professionals looking for Fresh Perspectives. If you’re looking to amplify your mindset and spark the momentum you need to empower another winning week – you’re in the right place. You can join our community by using #IgnitionPoint on Twitter and LinkedIn.

In Episode 2, we're digging into why approachability is so important and how you can start being more approachable this week. Ignition Point is a show for Aspiring Leaders with Entrepreneurial Minds and Young Professionals looking for Fresh Perspectives. If you’re looking to amplify your mindset and spark the momentum you need to empower another winning week – you’re in the right place. You can join our community by using #IgnitionPoint on Twitter and LinkedIn.

It may be early in our first season, but that's not going to stop us from challenging your ego to figure out if you are really doing what you love to do. Ignition Point is a show for Aspiring Leaders with Entrepreneurial Minds and Young Professionals looking for Fresh Perspectives. If you’re looking to amplify your mindset and spark the momentum you need to empower another winning week – you’re in the right place. You can join our community by using #IgnitionPoint on Twitter and LinkedIn.

You encounter vulnerability all the time, but you never stop what you're doing when you realize you're being vulnerable to think about how you can handle it. That's why we're going to give it some TLC and use the discussion to spark the momentum you need to take the leap, conquer your week, and achieve your goals. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it may help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Successful people never stop learning, so make time to let curiosity lead you. Our Featured Guest - Richard Carthon of Carthon Enterprises and Host of the Crypto Current Podcast - shares his perspective on when, why and how you should let curiosity lead you. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it may help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Changemakers are the types of people that push the world forward. All you need to make your own waves of change is a unique idea and the initiative to do something with it, regardless of the risks. How will you make waves and change the game? Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it may help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or sending feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Achieving Body Language Fluency is important for communication, but it can deeply impact your mindset as well. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Nothing is more valuable than the people in your life. Maintaining your relationships isn't easy, so with the help of our Special Guest - Mari Tautimes - we are going to discover how you can create next level relationships by transforming the people in your life into your very own Raving Fans. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

You need to surround yourself with people who align with your integrity. You never really know how important integrity is until someone burns you by acting without it. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

While every episode of Ignition Point is meant to spark your momentum, you need to discover your personal Ignition Points and use them to realize your big ambitions. Ambitions are the dreams you can bring to life by applying high voltage energy and action to your vision, mission and goals – but what are big ambitions? Tune in to learn how you can fortify your mindset by blazing a trail with your big ambitions. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

When you set your sights on an ambitious future, you have to hustle hard and never give up. If you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it. You've got to make every minute count if you want to win the week. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Sometimes you need to act decisively and go against the grain. Make the most of your time and live life to the fullest by choosing to be decidedly different. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

Our overuse of technology is affecting our ability to be self-aware. Find the time to unplug and work on what it takes to build mental toughness. Ignition Point is all about making a positive impact, so please share the show with someone you think it would help. You can also help us improve by joining our LinkedIn and Twitter Community by using #IgnitionPoint, submitting a review on Apple Podcasts, or emailing feedback to steven@decisiveleap.com.

To succeed, your wins have to outnumber your losses, which means you're going to have to conquer rejection. But how do you do that? On today's episode, we are joined by Tisha Marie Pelletier. She's a mentor, a relationship builder, an author, a podcaster, and an inspirational speaker. Together, Tisha and Steven share how you can start betting on yourself even when the odds seem stacked against you.

If you ever want to taste the sweetness of success, you’re going to have to change the way you view failure and what you do when you fail. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re talking about why you need to trust in your actions and know that even when you fail, it’ll be okay. Every failure sparks a new beginning, so never be discouraged and give it everything you’ve got.

Life is an improvisation. So, don’t be afraid to throw away your plan. The possibilities of what can be accomplished when two or more people come together are limitless. On this episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a look at why you should team up and apply a creative process to come up with better ideas and more impactful solutions.

No one is born a confident speaker. Everyone starts from the same level and has the same ability to work their way up. To take you one step closer to mastering self-confidence in networking and public speech, we’re joined by Mai Ling Chan who’s sharing some expert advice.

You can find joy in anything you do, and you can regain control even when you feel like burnout has all the power over you. You or someone you know is probably dealing with that type of disengagement right now, and for that reason, we’re uncovering some great strategies for navigating burnout and rising out of it with the help of Josh Schneider.

Earning influencer status or becoming known as a thought leader can be a gamechanger for your personal brand, yet many people struggle to wrap their heads around how they can build their authority. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Tami Nealy, VP of Communications at Find Your Influence. With Tami’s help, we are going to discuss some strategies to help you focus on becoming who you want to be, stay on trend, and earn credibility with your brand.

Almost every path to success is uphill, winding, and full of obstacles. That means you need to be ready to adapt if you want to achieve your vision. On today’s episode, we’re going to share how you can develop emotional intelligence and adaptability to take strategic action with the help of Michael R. Hunter, the co-founder of PersonalBrand.com and Spiffy.

I believe you need to be able to distinguish between loyalty and what it feels like to be used because you can’t afford to be surprised or caught off guard when someone isn’t there for you in your time of need. Today, we’re talking about why you need to teach loyalty in your tribe and tell the difference between when someone is using you or being loyal to you with our special guest – the cofounder of apparel brand State Forty-Eight, Mike Spangenberg.

I’m all for taking time to examine opportunities when they’re presented, but you need identify your dealbreakers so you can recognize the opportunities that are going to set you up for long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the Managing Partner of Launch Haus, Chris J. Snook. Chris knows what he’s not willing to compromise on, so he’s sharing how he came to discover his dealbreakers to help you identify yours.

Living an empowered life starts with the way you think, which is influenced by the people you surround yourself with and your attitude. Our guest on today’s show is driven to empower others by elevating their attitudes and doing the most good for the universe. That guest is HubSpot’s Executive Director of Sales, Dan Tyre. Dan is one of the foremost authorities on Inbound Success, but he also coaches, speaks and writes about motivating millennials, accountability, and his personal favorite – attitude.

We often equate the journey to success to a climb up a mountain, where you’re pushed to your limits – and eventually, beyond them. But how do you know you’ve made it to the top if there’s no universal measurement for success? With the help of our guest – Zach Ferres – we’re going to discuss how you can define success on your terms and keep success in perspective once you’ve made it to the top. Zach is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and the CEO of Coplex – the nationally-ranked Venture Builder that’s launched over 300 tech companies worldwide. In this jam-packed season finale, we’re going to discover how you can set better success metrics, celebrate your wins, and encourage others to achieve their own success by paying forward the strategies discussed throughout this first season of Ignition Point.

We're back! This is Ignition Point – the show that’s here to get you fired up and ready to win the week. Starting October 21st, we’re pulling out all the stops. Across 24 Episodes, we’ll feature a loaded slate of 20 Guests who want to help you take your game to the next level. That’s right! More hot takes, meaningful insights, and brand-new strategies from business leaders, national speakers, and even professional athletes. So stay tuned and get ready, because Ignition Point is ready to light it up!

For the better part of twelve years, Jesse Randall has worked with accelerators and venture capital funds, helped over 200 Startups to raise capital, and started companies of his own; but Jesse also competes in endurance sports like triathlons and Ironman races. He’s learned a lot from both sides of his life, and to kick off Season 2 of Ignition Point, he’s sharing some parallels he’s found between the two so we can discover and discuss what it takes to develop a marathon mindset and sustain tenacity.

René Johnson’s story about discovering her Power Zone has moved countless leaders to find and embrace their own Power Zones. The Power Zone promotes your sense of tenacity and allows you to tap into the grit that fuels perseverance; but to step in and stay there, you need to be clear on your why and find what fires you up. If you’re ready to rise above your fears, shut down your most persistent distractions, and achieve your most audacious goals; it’s time to learn how to step into your Power Zone!

On this week’s episode of Ignition Point, we’re taking a moment to share the overlooked link between last month’s focus on Tenacity with the upcoming month’s theme of Gratitude and Giving Back. To best illustrate this, Steven invokes Randy Pausch's Last Lecture on achieving your childhood dreams to discuss why how whenever you act with tenacity, you actually create what you should be grateful for.

There are many reasons why you should cultivate an attitude of gratitude, but few people recognize how gratitude helps you to retrain your brain by shifting you from the negative into the positive. Our guest on this week's episode – Amy Tyre – is all about helping people to live their best lives by sharing her unique experiences and the wisdom she's found from studying yoga philosophy. Listen to the full episode now to discover why and how you can shift to showing gratitude!

Sonny Patel – the Founder and CEO of Insurmi - joins the show to share his perspective on why it’s so important to take the time to zoom out, reflect, and appreciate the influences that shape you. Together, Sonny and Steven explain how identifying what makes you who you are can help you to appreciate your journey and give you the capacity to enrich the lives of others.

Known for being a humble servant leader, Marty Haberer – CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix – joins the show to discuss Tikkun Olam and share how you can have a hand in repairing the world by making a difference in the lives of others.

When networking or building relationships, your ability to tell stories is invaluable. On this episode, I’m excited to welcome Ashley Bright, whose knack for crafting irresistible messaging and captivating stories has brought him to pitch ideas to Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Target. So, let’s lean into storytelling with The Message Fixer – Ashley Bright!

Building up a strong sense of self is no walk in the park. It takes time and a willingness to accept yourself for who you are, but you also need to overcome your doubts and insecurities. On this episode, Chris Ronzio – CEO of Trainual – joins the show to share his perspective on what it takes to build your brand identity and why you should share it with the world.

On this episode, Dr. Heidi Jannenga – Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT – joins the show to discuss how message management separates the good communicators from great communicators.

On this episode, Mike Jones – the co-founder and CEO of Resound – joins the show to share why he believes the key to resonating with your audience is uncovering what makes you remarkable. We hope this episode gives you an edge when it comes to prioritizing your identity by discovering what sets you apart, but that all starts with finding your frequency!

David Meerman Scott joins the show to give you an inside look what it means to build a Fanocracy and why connecting through Fandom can be rocket fuel for any individual, business, or nonprofit that chooses to focus on inspiring and nurturing true fans. In David’s new book – Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans – David and his daughter Reiko team up to explore why some of our favorite brands are able to build fandom and how you can attract fans of your own.

On this episode, Sasha Simmons and I discuss how you can set better goals with OKR’s and how thinking resourcefully can improve the effectiveness of your goals while helping you to achieve them.

Many people dream of finding true work-life balance, but few discover how to achieve it. That’s why Bob Mulhern and I are going to help you find more hours in your day and be more productive with your time. We go on to highlight some of the best productivity tools, planning methods, and mindsets that can give you an edge when managing your time and attention.

To conclude our three-part goal series, we’re focusing on how you can hold yourself accountable and complete the goals you’ve been working toward with the help of Veronique James – the Founder and CEO of The James Agency. Veronique launched The James Agency in 2005 and it has since grown from a one-woman shop into an award-winning, integrated agency that specializes in advertising, public relations, and all things digital marketing.

For the first of out three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Blaine Light – the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Qwick. Blaine’s sharing his perspective on how to connect your capabilities to your aspirations based on the lessons he’s learned from his experiences developing disruptive technologies in Silicon Valley and Phoenix.

For the second of our three episodes on overcoming struggle, I’m joined by Jenny Poon – the cofounder of Phoenix’s purpose-driven coworking space called CO+HOOTS. Together, Jenny and I are going to help you navigate the pitfalls of partnership by giving you clarity on the importance of understanding your partners and walking through how to prequalify potential partners.

On this week’s Ignition Point, I welcome Chris J. Snook back to the show to wrap up our series on struggle with a counterintuitive take – that struggle is something you need to embrace. Chris calls it “your beautiful race to nowhere,” and wants you to understand why struggle is so valuable to achieving self-awareness and personal growth. So, let’s get after it!

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a bad thing to wonder if your work is making a difference. To prove that, on this episode, I’m joined by Josh Rawitch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to discuss what it takes to unlock your impact potential and make a lasting impact. For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, click here.

Most people believe there are two paths in life – a path of selflessness and a path of self-actualization – but what if I told you that selflessness and self-actualization were able to coexist? Well, with the help of Kevin Young from the Pittsburgh Pirates, we’re going to help you understand how practicing selfless leadership allows those driving forces to work together to maximize your collective impact. For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, click here.

Most weeks on Ignition Point, we would spotlight a guest’s perspective and discuss ways to act on their insights, but this episode is going to be a bit different. We’re not just talking about how to positively disrupt a process through experimentation, we’re doing it LIVE. That’s right, we’re turning over the reins to our Summer Intern – Sam Fabricant – to shake things up and seek discomfort by stepping out of our normal show format. Tune in to find out what happens! For this episode's Show Notes and a Full Transcript, Click Here.