Impact Driven Leader Podcast

In this week's episode of Impact Driven Leader, Tyler had the opportunity to chat with TEDx and keynote speaker, bestselling author, and 7-figure entrepreneur, Graham Cochrane. Graham shares insights from his upcoming book, Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd and discusses his REBEL framework to inspire you to break free from conformity and pursue a life of purpose and passion. Where to find Graham: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamCochrane/ https://www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show Where to find Tyler: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/ https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader/ https://twitter.com/ImpactDLeader What Was Discussed: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Communication is a critical skill  03:18 Overcoming insecurity  08:35 Confidence beyond comparison 12:38 The Two-Way Mirror of Meaning 15:47 Rediscovering self after broken dreams 24:23 Become a REBEL 33:05 The miraculous birth of 'Rebel' 38:38 Rebel leadership in action 42:06 Serve your former self

Why is the ability to learn a crucial skill for every leader to have? If learning isn't easy to do, how can you get better at doing it? How can you overcome impostor syndrome and allow yourself to learn without shame? Hello and welcome back! We're doing a special bonus episode! My guest today is Damon Lembi, the CEO of Learnit and the author of The Learn It All Leader. Together, we discuss the traits and tools of a learning leader, how to cultivate a learning mentality, and how to overcome imposter syndrome. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you test the strength of your leadership? What do you need to do to build psychological safety in your company? Can you navigate the change in a way that brings both your employees and your business out on top? Hello and thank you for joining us! Today I'm interviewing Seth Mattison, a speaker, author, and leadership coach. Our conversation touches on a number of points. We look at how you can identify and resolve pain issues in the market, how to test and build psychological safety within your team, and how to adapt to a changing workforce. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why does slowing down help you to sustainably and successfully speed up? How does truly caring for others bring acute success to your business? Is your word strong? Thanks for joining us! Today, I'm speaking with Mark Silverman, an accomplished career salesman, author, and podcast host. Our conversation centers on evolving leadership; and how leadership has evolved and changed across generations. Mark discusses how he's had to pivot and grow to become a better, more authentic leader and we also reflect on the significance of accountable communication. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you make a genuinely positive impact on the future leaders and workers of the world? Do you love sports? Would you be prepared to learn as a leader while encouraging the next generation to be the best versions of themselves? Hey there! I'm excited to share this solo episode with you. Today I want to share a few lessons I learned with you this fall when I volunteered to be a coach for my son's football team. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why does cheering for others boost your own confidence? How does your unchecked insecurity rob you of your authenticity? Can you commit to improving the life of just one person to make an impactful change? Hello and welcome back! Today we're talking all about confidence with Emily Jaenson, author, speaker, and podcast host. She shares how confidence took her from being a telesales agent to becoming the general manager of the Triple-A Aces. Then we take a deep dive into her six tips for building confidence. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why do the best leaders let people fail? Can you be empowered in yourself without overpowering others? How do you know whether you need to change the room that you're in? Hello and welcome back! Today I'm joined by Heather Monahan; author of multiple books, keynote speaker, and thought leader. Today she shares her insights into where confidence comes from. We discuss the way confidence is affected by others, and how we can develop confidence in our own abilities whilst empowering those around us. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the most impactful change that you can make to your leadership style? Why should you invest in your inward expansion and outward interactions?  What's the power that you access by being committed to the present moment? Welcome back! I'm interviewing Benj Miller, entrepreneur and founder of the System & Soul Framework and a fellow podcast host. He is also the author of a new book, Renegades, which will be our October book of the month! Benj has grown from a renegade business founder into a renegade leader, and today we speak about the challenges and lessons that came from his journey. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How do you strengthen and grow your business from the inside out? What is the real reason why leadership can be fulfilling? Why should every leader seek out feedback? Welcome back! Today's guest is Tonille Miller, an organizational psychologist, consultant, and the author of The Flourishing Effect. Our conversation investigates shared perspectives on leadership, and we discuss how to best support people. We also reflect on how leaders can attract employees to a business, but also, allow them to leave. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

In which surprising places would you find powerful leadership to learn from? How is outdated leadership holding the world - and you - back from resonating with the present moment? What are the two vital aspects of leadership? Hello and welcome back to the Impact Driven Leader! Today, I have an insightful conversation with Jenny Vasquez-Newsum, author of Untapped Leadership, Harnessing the Power of Underrepresented Leaders. We consider how to look for untapped sources of leadership, discussing how older models of leadership need to be set aside, and which other paths leaders should walk. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Have your past struggles kept coming back and directing your present? Do you act out of spite? How can you take back control of yourself so that you act intentionally instead of from an old painful place? Thank you for joining us! Today I'm having a conversation with Ryan James Miller, a performance coach and the author of Wounds. Most people, most leaders, have wounds, and they affect us by creating blind spots. These blind spots are where we're at our most vulnerable, and equally, where we most need to heal. Our discussion today focuses on building awareness of these blind spots, and how to grow from them. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you give feedback to your team in the best way possible to nurture cohesion and momentum in the business? What is the principal skill that you need for managing managers? How can you use your time well with your mentor? Welcome back and thank you for tuning in! Today's guest is David Dodson, a fund manager, Stanford professor, business commentator, and entrepreneur. David is also the author of The Manager's Handbook, which investigates the five skills that make for good managers. In our conversation, we investigate what differentiates managers from leaders, how to give supportive feedback, and how to build relationships with mentors. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the biggest block to effective and successful leadership for modern leaders? What is the main separator that keeps you back from your people and your success? Why is connection so important to foster greatness? Welcome back and thank you for being here! This is a special episode because I'm looking at the world and using that as the basis of discussion. Today I'm talking about intensity: the great separator. I dig into its benefits, drawbacks, and how it affects leadership. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Have you been searching for someone to support you through your work, life, and marriage? Who do you admire and trust to share wisdom with you? How should you pick the right person to learn from? Hello and welcome! Today is a solo episode, and I'm discussing all things mentorship. This topic has been on my heart for a while, having first shared it with Jeremy Webber, a previous guest on the podcast. Today, I'm digging in deeper, discussing mentorship values, leadership, and lifestyle. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why should you make intentional time for discomfort in your routine? Have you ever wondered how much untapped potential and strength you have? How many conveniences do you have in your life? Welcome back! Today's guest is Thomas Williams. He's a speaker and an author, and together we enjoy an engaging conversation about adversity. We discuss the value of adversity, and how you can learn about yourself by making difficult decisions. Thomas also shares his experiences with mentors, and what it means to dig deep. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Who are the underdogs in your surroundings that you may be accidentally overlooking? Can you stop following common biases and look at people as they really are? What is one of the most important words that defines true leadership? Welcome back! Today I'm having an awesome conversation with Gil Winch, author of Winning with Underdogs. Gil's company, Call Yachol, specifically hires people with severe disabilities or criminal records. In our conversation, we discuss the value of hiring underdogs, as well as the most important word in leadership. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you create psychological safety within your business? Do you often take on everything yourself? Why is this one of the worst mistakes to make, and do you want to know what to do instead? Welcome back! Today, I'm excited to be sharing this conversation with David Burkus. He is an international speaker as well as the author of this month's book of the month in the IDL book club, Best Team Ever. David shares three topics from the book, and it's surprising how simple these are. So I encourage you to take notes and apply his ideas! Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What does it mean to be a socially-conscious business? How can you draw wisdom from both parenthood and leadership to take care of and support the growth of those around you? What is a common challenge all leaders face and need to overcome? My guest today, John Vagueiro is a leader of remarkable heart and passion. It exudes from every word he shares. John is the founder and CEO of Adapting Social, and he shares his story about the challenges and struggles he's faced, and how they've helped make him a better leader. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the most valuable leadership gift that you can offer your team? Why should you take the time to slow down once in a while? How can you practice meeting your edge to develop yourself in fitness, business, and life itself? Today, my guest is Susan Freeman, and we're talking about resilience. It's a key attribute for overcoming any of life's challenges. And so, how can we do our best to harness resilience and mindfulness to reach our goals? How can we develop a system which incorporates mindfulness into our daily schedule? Susan Freeman shares her lessons about creating a functional routine for mindfulness and resilience with us. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why is the presentation the make-or-break of great ideas? How can you present so that you always connect with your audience? Why do “designed conversations” yield better results in communication success than one-way discussions? Hey, I'm so glad you're back with us! Today's guest is Andrea Pacini, the head of Ideas on Stage UK and the author of the upcoming Confident Presenter. Our conversation is both fun and pertinent because it's all about presentation. Leaders everywhere have to present; it's an integral part of what we do, which is why it's so important to think about how you communicate. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What are the fundamentals of great leadership? Why does the leader create the culture within a business? Why do professional friendships matter within the company? I'm excited to share a solo episode with you today! I'm discussing the latest Impact Driven Leader book of the month, Leaders Eat Last. I found this book to have timely and moving insights, and I hope that you also find value in my analysis of it. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Where does leadership start? Why should you keep your eyes on the mission over the goals? How much wealth do you have in your relationships? I'm excited to share this conversation with Conner Furu with you. Today we talk about the experience of Gen Z workers, as well as the impact that leaders have had on Conner's life and his growth as an individual. Our conversation centers on the life-changing significance that a good leader can have on another person's life. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Where do modern athletes and their coaches most often clash? What is the essential connection between results and relationships? How can you strengthen and nurture the relationships in your business with the Enneagram as a tool? Today's guest is Nate Chatfield, a soccer coach at Lipscomb University. Our focus today is on the emerging generation of workers, who are today's current athletes and college students. Together, we look at the reality they face, focusing particularly on social media, as well as how leaders can build relationships and engage with this next generation. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How awkward are you? Why is feeling awkward a good sign? What is the huge reframing that you should do in your company to unleash your team's highest potential?  I'm delighted to have you here listening to my conversation with Henna Pryor. Henna is the ‘queen of awkward'. She's recently authored the book Good Awkward and is also a performance coach and keynote speaker. Our conversation centers on the importance of being awkward. Together, we dive into what feeling awkward really means and how you can make it your strength. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Do you have a new habit you have been meaning to create in your daily routine? Have you often wanted to change but felt daunted by the amount? What is the trick to actually building and maintaining positive change in your life that lasts, and even gets easier? I'm excited to introduce the book of the month for the Impact Driven Leader book club, Atomic Habits. It was released 5 years ago by James Clear, and it's easily in my top 5 leadership books of all time. If you have not read it yet, join this month's book club and we'll go through it together! Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Have you figured out your personal brand? How does your personal brand powerfully boost the efficiency and effectiveness of your leadership? What does it take to bring in the right people and get them to stay? Welcome back! I'm excited to introduce our next guest, and my friend, Jeremy Weber. Jeremy is a founding member and strategist at Brand Builders Group. Today we talk about the value of being known. Being known by others requires us to know ourselves, and together, Jeremy and I, discuss how leaders can help others self-actualize, and how they can build a personal brand. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the cure for impostor syndrome? What makes people stay – happily – in your organization? How willing are you to be upfront, emotionally brave, and culturally strong for the sake of your business and the employees? Welcome back to the Impact Driven Leader podcast! Today's guest is Adrian Koehler. He's a leadership engagement expert and a senior partner at the firm Take New Ground. Together, we reflect on the nature of what it means to be a leader within our generation. We touch on the issues of imposter syndrome, and how to develop the confidence to stand, be seen, and make change happen. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Did you know that employees leave because of managers more than anything else? How can you reflect on what doesn't work to find out what does? Can you be proactive about making changes instead of letting an emergency be the catalyst?  I'm excited to be sharing this episode with Tajan Renderos. She is a pioneer in leadership development and coaching. Together we discuss the responsibilities of leadership development, locating the leader, and the workplace culture in today's society. We ask ‘how is everything changing?' and ‘what are you doing to change with it?' Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why should you be careful about the balance between technology and people in your company? Do you work in mid-level management? How can you create trust in your professional community? I'm excited to share this conversation with my friend and guest Ryan Estis. We got to know each other several years ago on a previous podcast, and today, we're talking about the state of where we're at now. In our conversation, we're speaking to the leaders and workers who are navigating coming back to the office or working remotely. We consider the problem of devaluing employees, and how to foster a culture that incentivizes growth. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Are you coming up into your career and wondering where you should go work? How can you filter and find the best performers on your team? Why should you have the tough and honest conversation with your new employees on the first day? In this episode, I have an awesome conversation with today's guest, Will Guidara. Will is the author of Unreasonable Hospitality, whilst also being a partner to the world's number one ranked restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. We dive into a range of topics, from how to find the best performers to how leaders create trust. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the simple equation for leadership success? How can you create a space for growth in business? Why is entrepreneurship more closely tied to traditional work now more than ever? Today I have an awesome conversation with the insightful Davin Salvagno. Today we're talking about what we're doing; what we're doing in our life, what we're doing in our job, and how we go about making purpose. We reflect on how organizations can support the growth of a person, and Davin also shares his perspectives on HR. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you unlock your greatest potential as a leader and a fellow team player? What does it take to safeguard and nurture the strengths of those around you? How can you sharpen your knife as a leader to create a space where your team can do the same? Welcome back to the Impact Driven Leader! Today it's just me doing a solo episode, sharing my thoughts about figuring out your edge, your defining point. In short, I'm exploring the idea of Sharpening The Knife. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Can an old leader learn new tricks? Are you a leader that is guiding your team in a hybrid working situation? How can you make the most of the professional shift in the working world to retain and maintain your team and their passion? It's great to share this awesome conversation I had with Gustavo Razzetti. Gustavo is the author of Remote Not Distant as well as the CEO of Fearless Culture, an organization which helps businesses develop accountable, innovative, corporate cultures. Today, we dig into the evolution of leadership. Specifically we look at how Covid has changed the nature of leadership, and how we define and understand leadership in a fast-changing world. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is the true key to communication? Why are questions a powerful and effective tool in communication? How can you continually bring value to those around you and become a great leader? Today I'm delighted to be sharing with you from John Maxwell's book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. I'm joined by Mark Cole, the CEO, and next generation leader of the John Maxwell company. What I love about our conversation is that we reflect on what it's like to share the experience of being impacted by a leader and their content. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Can you make your luck? Is it possible to take accidents and make them into pivotal moments in your life? What can you do to boost your creativity and find new solutions to any situation? Today I'm excited to introduce the author, Doctor Christian Busch. He is also a professor and works at New York University as well as being involved in Leaders on Purpose and Sandbox Network. Together we're discussing the idea of serendipity, or as it's more commonly known, luck. Christian sought out a scientific definition for luck, as well as a formula - and a key. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why is there a deficit of leadership in modern society? How can you transform poor leadership into lifelong skills? Why do positive leaders always create genuine relationships? Today is the first ever father-daughter interview. Jade Gordon, daughter of Jon Gordon, has committed herself to speaking, public engagement, and sharing the message of positive leadership. We dive into to her perspectives as a 24 year old, coming from a family who are deeply rooted in the leadership philosophy. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why should you focus on talents? Which commonly solved limitations do many leaders and organizations get held back by? How can you understand and develop your team by working with their individual strengths? I'm glad to be sharing my conversation with Scott Whiteford with you. He is the Director of Leadership Analytics at Talent+ - and organization which focusses on assessing and empowering talent within businesses. Today we're talking about talent - and how focussing on talent can change your work environment, and help you as a leader. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What is one of the easy shortcuts to succeeding in life? Are you investing in yourself? Why is intensity a barrier to leadership but passion isn't? Today I'm excited to bring back our first ever guest on the Impact Driven Leader, Ryan Hawk. Ryan is the author of the Pursuit of Excellence, our new book of the month at the IDL bookclub. Ryan and I have a wide ranging conversation. We discuss his book and dig into his experiences as a leader, growing his leadership podcast and community. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How do you face adversity in your life and in your work? Have you ever had to bounce back from a tough situation? Why should you utilize gratitude as a tool, not just a feeling? Today, we have a very special guest, Coach Dar - Darleen Santore. Darleen is the author of the book Bouncing Back, and together we get into the heart of resilience. Darleen shares her own experiences, and highlights how all of us in life are going to face adversity, and find the opportunity to bounce from that. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? What is true creativity? How are courage and collaboration vital key points to fostering successful creativity in your business? It's great to share this conversation with Joey Cofone with you. He is the founder of Baronfig, as well as the author of The Laws of Creativity. I reached out to Joey in part because I don't feel as though I am a particularly creative or artistic person. But, through this conversation, I realized that the ability to see problems and solutions from other people's perspectives is a mark of creativity! Joey expands upon this idea, and we ask ourselves, “how do you foster creativity as a leader?” Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you create a space for grace in professional circles? Why is working on yourself the best thing that you can do as an effective leader, parent, and person? Do you value yourself? I'm delighted to be sharing this conversation with you today! Our guest, Karith Foster, is a leader in the diversity, equality and inclusivity space - she terms it Inversity. Together, Karith and I go through the challenges that so many leaders face around bringing people together, and helping them to find their place. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How can you create a transformative space for yourself and for others? When last did you observe and reconstruct your identity? Which barriers have you put up, and how can you overcome them? This episode we're doing things a little differently. I'm going to introduce a new lesson: The Window and The Mirror. In this podcast, I guide you through the Window-and-Mirror analogy, and discuss how to apply this simple, pivotal lesson to your leadership. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Where do you receive the source of your inspiration? What is the secret to transforming problems into solutions? How can you utilize the power of your words? Today I'm so excited to share my conversation with Arkevious Armstrong. We just met each other a week before recording - and he has an incredible story. At a young age, Arkevious found himself incarcerated; and during this period, he decided to change his life and philosophy. Now, he leads through Step Up To Leadership, and in our conversation, he explains his journey, and where he feels the problems of our world lie. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How do you train yourself to recognize the true value of the people that work in your company? What are the factors in your business that allow people to do their best work? How can you recognize learning opportunities for your business? Tom D'Eri is the author of The Power of Potential which releases on January 24th. This book is an essential read for any business with a special focus on systems and recruitment. Tom and his father, John, are the founders of Rising Tide Car Wash where they employ and empower individuals with autism. In this episode, Tom reflects on the challenges and the value that he, his father, and the company have derived from the endeavor, and how you can apply the principles that served him well. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Where does “X” mark the spot in your personal and professional life? Why should you be careful not to get caught up in the outcome? Do you make and hold space for reflective vulnerability? I'm so excited to share this episode with my friend Stephen Drum. He is the author of the book, Life On The X, about his experiences as a Navy SEAL, which releases on March 7. Although we recorded this episode late in 2022 and he finished his book then too, we're only able to release it this year because Stephen first had to clear the information in his book through the Department of Defense. We hope that the wait was worth it! Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

What influenced the way you developed your leadership style? What is the changemaker mindset? How do you influence people positively and sustainably for the long term? Happy New Year and welcome back to season 3 of the Impact Driven Leader podcast! We're kicking off the new year by reflecting on change with this interview with author and social entrepreneur, Alex Budak. Together, we reflect on some of the lessons from his book, Becoming a Changemaker. We look into what it means to make lasting, necessary change, and what role other people should play in that process, as well as how to develop a changemaker mindset. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Can leaders learn to welcome challenges? Do you have a moral and foundational anchor for your life and business? Why should leaders give more than they take from their employees? Here it is, episode 100! I'm excited to share this popular episode with you. I met Steve Miller through the Maxwell Organization - and his story is as dramatic and transformational as any. As we end this year, as we get farther away from Covid, I still recognize that there are going to be challenges - and Steve's episode is a reminder of what it means to strive to make a difference in other people's lives, no matter how great a challenge it is. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

How do you become a valuable person and instill value in others? Why do you want to be a leader; for the perks, or to add value to your people? What transformation is available to you just beyond your comfort zone? As we wrap up season 2 we're re-releasing our most popular podcasts and today I'm looking back at my conversation with John C. Maxwell. In the conversation we reflect on his last released book, Change Your World. Since its release, John's book has gone on to become part of the U.S. education system - a testament to how valuable its insights are. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Do you want to learn the real power and importance behind your thoughts? Why should you follow the invitation to go inward when you feel strong emotions? What is the difference between your mind and your brain? In this re-released podcast episode, we're looking back at one of the IDL's most downloaded episodes, where I speak with the author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Dr. Caroline Leaf. In this episode, Dr. Leaf and I discuss why the brain works as it does, and how we can start to to diagnose our thoughts, and move forward from our bad habits and unhealthy habits. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Where do most leaders fall short when it comes to creating genuine connections? What can you do every day to build credibility and trust with your employees? How is forming a connection a skill that you can develop? I'm excited to share the last book of the 2022 IDL bookclub with you, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, by John Maxwell. At the end of the global pandemic, it seemed that there were a lot of people yearning for connection. Despite all the effort that people were going through to communicate, it still seems that few of us connect meaningfully. Today, I address this idea, and via John's book, offer insights on how to grow your connection with others. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Why should you never be afraid to fail? How are you contributing to the environment around you? What's the leadership secret to the effectiveness of a warm smile? I know you're going to get great value out of this episode with author and speaker, Ryan Leak. Together, we're looking at the power of a smile - and how your body language affects the way you lead. We dip into his book Levelling Up, and he also shares some information about his new course, The Art of Self-Leadership. We also talk about why people struggle to say “I need to grow” - and what they need from their leaders in support of that goal. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com