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Ken Eslick is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab (an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm) and hosts "The Leaders Lab Podcast," which delves into the world of leadership and personal development.During his career, he's led and trained hundreds of sales executives, sales leaders, and operational leaders from all over the country and learned from the best in the process. Ken is also one of a small group of trainers worldwide with the Anthony Robbins companies travelling the globe helping people maximise their potential both personally and professionally.In this episode of the LIFT Podcast, Richard talks to Ken about how you define effective leadership, balancing the need to drive results with cultivating a positive culture and environment and what leaders can do to motivate and engage their teams through times of stress and uncertainty.

As a child, Jeff Griffin dreamed of playing college football. However, a construction accident left him paralysed from the waist down. His life and dreams were shattered but not defeated. During those dark days, he had a decision to make: either stay down and quit or get back up and succeed. He chose the latter. As an ordinary man living life in a wheelchair, Jeff has accomplished some extraordinary things. He played in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, and is a silver medalist for the USA men's wheelchair basketball team. Jeff is a national champion who played for the Utah Wheelin' Jazz and is a four-time All-Star MVP. He was the number one men's wheelchair tennis player in Utah, won the St. George Marathon, has two Guinness Book of World Records, and is the author of the award-winning book I'Mpossible: Desire. Dream. Do. He believes everyone has the power and potential to accomplish the impossible if they take the proper steps.During his 16-year career, Griffin's teaching style, humour, and personality have made him one of the most liked and sought-after teachers. He earned his master's degree in education and curriculum and created a worldwide peer-to-peer leadership program for Third-World countries recognised at the United Nations in New York City.  Griff considers publishing his book one of his greatest accomplishments since he got a D- in English and was told he would never be able to write a coherent sentence.His mother named him Jeffrey, but his friends call him Griff. In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Griff about the question that changed his life, why some people fall and stay there while others rise and how we get past limitations in our mind or imposed on us by others.

In a constantly changing world, the ability to make good decisions is often the dividing line between progress and stagnation, not least because stepping into the unknown can be unsettling and nerve-wracking. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is an expert in decision-making. She founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that uses the AREA Method to train people and teams in complex problem-solving and decision-making skills. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron's and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books, Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in March 2023 by Cornell University. In this episode of the LIFT podcast, we talk about Cheryl's background in decision-making and how we can problem-solve and make complex decisions more easily.

As a child, Matt Hogan struggled with feelings of being at the bottom of the social ladder, which fueled a deep desire to escape his roots. A traumatic event in 2004, when he attempted suicide and unexpectedly survived, instilled in him an unshakeable message of hope and a desire to live and thrive. This experience marked Matt's first significant turning point and set him on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual development. Despite becoming a company Director Matt felt hollow and isolated. It wasn't until 2017, when his fiance left him; he realised the need to develop his emotional intelligence and challenge his beliefs about himself and the world around him. This realisation led Matt to leave his corporate job in 2018 and become a certified professional coach and pursue work beyond one company. For the past three years, Matt has lived nomadically, travelling to discover broader truths about the world and supporting developing entrepreneurs and leaders to create the greatest results through their work. Today, Matt focuses on bringing his experiences and insights to support others in living their lives with peace and the courage to be true to themselves. In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Matt about the significant turning points in his life, the importance of coming to know, trust, and be guided by our own inner voice and what can help you work with the voice of the inner critic that can block our lives.Matt speaks about a free download in the podcast to help you stop going through the motions and get clear on the next steps in your life in just 15 minutes a day. Use this link to get your free download. https://matthoganworldwide.com/clarity/

Hortense le Gentil is a global executive leadership coach and the author of the widely acclaimed “Aligned: Connecting Your True Self with the Leader You're Meant to Be.” She works with CEOs and other senior executives around the world to help them lead with authenticity and close the gap between the leader they are and the leader they want to be. Hortense is ranked #5 on the Global Gurus list by World Management Global Gurus.In this episode of the LIFT Podcast, Hortense talks to Richard about:What it means to be alignedHow to stay aligned when you find yourself in a position of conflictConnecting with your why and how you can help others do the sameHow leaders can plan for the future and the unexpected

Luke Iorio is a transformation coach, guide, advisor, and host of the much-talked-about podcast, On This Walk. Luke has walked alongside tens of thousands of clients and listeners as they search for meaning, purpose, and alignment. Luke's passion for helping others stems from his own spiritual path. For much of his life, Luke believed success was something to be achieved and that placing mind over matter was honourable, strong, and the “right thing to do.” Luke searched for alignment and purpose, and on his journey, he re-discovered the beauty and joy of reconnecting with one's true nature, finding real balance, and feeling connected, healed, and whole. As the previous President and CEO of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Luke had the unique and fortunate opportunity to work with influential people and organizations who were not satisfied with life and business as usual, granting him access to a laboratory of transformation that few people have had. Luke continues to serve as a partner and board member for iPEC, and the insights and experiences he gleaned continue to inform his coaching, retreats, and podcast.  In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Luke talks to Richard about:• His own journey through self-doubt when he hit a brick wall in his career• Why self-awareness is a key factor in personal and business growth• His advice on burnout and what to do when you feel stuck• Why seeking short-term happiness often ends in long-term unhappiness

Do you have to write as part of your job? Perhaps you're responsible for internal or external communication or you have to write creative content. Maybe you have a book inside you that's just waiting to be written. Whatever writing project you have on your plate, writing can be incredibly challenging, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed and too busy to even think about it.People will often say they don't have enough time to write, or they feel they're not good enough. Some may even have the nagging voice of their inner critic that no one would want to read what you have to say. Sound familiar?Keira Brinton is a book medium, founder of Freedom House Publishing Co., an author of six books, and mother to five children. She helps authors write their books in FAST momentum and flow. Her mission is to change the world with powerful books that impact humanity with transformational messages. She is also committed to changing the publishing world so that everyone who wants to change the world with their books can all sit at the same table.In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Keira and Richard discuss:How to deal with writer's blockHow can you write when you're too busy with everything elseHow can you write in flow and write quicklyOvercoming your inner critic to write

David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive, entrepreneur, and investor. David co-founded Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He is also the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours.His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he's been providing free weekly training to empower others to be happy.In this episode of the LIFT podcast, David chats to Richard about his thoughts on the definition of happiness and how we can empower ourselves and others to achieve it.

With the continued growth of social media and other digital tools, today's leaders need to be savvy about building their personal brand online. It's no longer enough to have a strong presence in physical networking spaces; you must also know how to navigate virtual ones.But which technologies should you use in order to connect more deeply with your audience, grow your brand, and create a greater impact?Shama Hyder is an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author of ‘The Zen of Social Media Marketing'. She has been named by both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country and named in the Forbes “30 Under 30” list. As a keynote speaker, she has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama and Barack Obama. As the CEO of Zen Media, she and her team help brands to make meaningful connections via influencer marketing and digital storytelling — giving them bottom-line results. In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard chats with Shama about developing the right mindset to lift your brand and lift others.They also discuss:How to overcome your personal fear and establish yourself as a thought leaderWhy having lots of followers doesn't always mean successWhat does the future of technology look like and what does this mean for you?Learn the five principles for building a compelling personal brand and finding your role in the digital landscape.

Craig Dowden, PhD is an executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council and an award-winning keynote speaker on the science of leadership.He bridges the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. Integrating evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organisational excellence, Craig helps his clients develop real-life solutions to solve their greatest challenges.He is the bestselling author of ‘Do Good to Lead Well. His next book, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self... So You Can Master Your World was released on September 13 and was written with Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes.In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard and Craig discuss the challenges that leaders are facing right now, the negative behaviours that leaders can display when they're under pressure and how to turn them around, and the importance of compassion.

Jesse Johnson is a sales and success coach specialising in helping spiritual entrepreneurs. She went from teaching maths in NYC public schools to founding her multi-million dollar personal development company and ultimately helping hundreds of clients reach their potential for major profit, impact, and freedom. Revolutionising the way we understand and do sales, Jesse teaches sales mastery, not only as the one skill needed for complete financial freedom, but as service, as a means to help every single person you speak with, and as a spiritual practice that will deliver you from codependence, self-doubt and limiting beliefs.In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Jesse about her story of going from a maths teacher to running a 7 figure business and how you can start a business without prior experience. They also discuss:- Win-win sales- How to create fair boundaries so you can give and receive- Dealing with self-doubt- How to develop your self-worth

We'll all face challenges at some stage in our lives. Some are small and easily overcome, while others may seem insurmountable at the time. But if we want to live our best lives, we mustn't let these challenges stop us from moving forward. This is something that Jamie Hess knows first-hand. Jamie is a wellness mentor, TV personality, certified nutrition coach, and co-creator of the popular Instagram account @NYCfitfam. She and her husband George share tips on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and parenting with their 150,000+ followers. But Jamie didn't have an easy road to success. She battled addiction and binge-eating for years before finally getting clean and sober in 2012. It was then that she turned her life around and started down the path to becoming the thought leader on fitness that she is today. Jamie has since dedicated her life to helping others overcome their own challenges so they can live their best lives. Listen to the latest episode of the LIFT podcast, where we discuss everything from mindfulness and overcoming addiction to morning routines and parenting.

Many of us have experienced some form of trauma, whether a panic attack, an accident, or something more personal. And while we may think that we have processed and moved on from these events, they can continue to haunt us in the form of anxiety, panic attacks, or flashbacks. For some, the memories of their trauma are so strong and vivid that it feels like they are living through it all over again. Unresolved trauma or disturbing events and experiences can interfere with your ability to function at your highest level. These experiences limit your ability to regulate your mood, focus, or connect with others in a healthy, loving and safe way.Dr Don Wood is a PhD, author and speaker, as well as the Founder & CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute, where he is the creator of the patented TIPP method.TIPP is a cutting-edge method designed to clear away the effects of disturbing or traumatic events and set your mind up for peak performance. It's based on the idea that our minds have developed some glitches and error messages in storing information about past events. And we all have these glitches!Even high-functioning individuals, like executives and professional athletes, have glitches from their pasts. Don has helped many people finally move on from their previous trauma and live life to the fullest. In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard and Don discuss the following:How do things that happen to you in childhood become unresolved traumas later in life?What are emotional concussions?What is a panic attack, and is it possible to stop them?

We all exist somewhere on the spectrum of peak performance to burnout. In 2019, burnout was recognised by the World Health Organisation as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that can occur when you experience long-term stress in your job or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time. Common signs include self-doubt, feeling drained most of the time, a sense of helplessness, and feeling trapped or alone.The good news? Some habits and skills can help you recover, prevent it from happening in the first place and put yourself in a position where you can lift yourself and others.In this episode of the LIFT podcast, I'm talking to Dr Lisa Belanger. Lisa has a PhD in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High-Performance Specialist. She helps burnt-out bosses do less and produce more.As the CEO of ConsciousWorks, she helps leaders apply leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity and performance, eliminate burnout and rebuild their workplace culture to support high performance.We discuss:What is burnout, and how does it happen?How do you shift workplace culture to avoid burnout?How do we work less yet produce more?What's the first thing we can do to stop burnout from happening?

Suzanne Shaw had always been under the scrutiny of the media. Ever since she achieved chart-topping success at the age of 19 with the pop group Hear'Say, her every move was documented and analyzed. After leaving the pop industry, she remained in the public eye with a recurring role in Emmerdale and appearing on stage in London's West End. All of this contributed to her battle with mental health for many years. She felt like she could never live a normal life under the constant watch of the cameras and reporters.In 2020, Suzanne decided to make a change. She turned her lifestyle completely and started documenting her journey online. Her audience and the media were both amazed by her transformation. She had gone from an unhealthy, depressed person to an ultra-runner, plant-based eater, and sober living advocate. She has inspired hundreds of thousands of people with her story and has also helped to break the stigma around mental health.We were thrilled to have Suzanne on the latest episode of the LIFT podcast where she shared her experiences with Richard. They discussed:What was it like being a media and pop sensation with Hear'say?In the midst of lots of media, how did she prepare herself for each performance to perform at her best under pressure?What was the first step to lifting herself from depression and her first major breakthrough?What were the challenges with the change of lifestyle?How do you stay committed to good choices on tough days? What are the triggers that can prevent you from keeping your healthy commitments?

When COVID-19 hit, businesses were forced to rapidly change their operations. For some, this meant laying off staff and scaling back their services. For others, it meant adapting to a remote or hybrid working arrangement.For many businesses, the changes were unexpected and unwelcome. But in the face of such a major pandemic, adaptation was essential for survival.Now, as we come out of the other side of the pandemic, it's time to start thinking about transformation. Just as businesses were forced to adapt to survive the pandemic, they now need to adapt to thrive in the post-COVID world.In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Ian Ziskin about transformational change in both our business and personal lives.Ian is President, EXec EXcel Group LLC and has 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. He is Co-Founder and Partner of Business inSITE Group (BiG), Co-Founder of the Consortium for Change (C4C), and Co-Founder of the CHREATE Project. His global leadership experience includes Chief Human Resources Officer and/or other senior leadership roles with three Fortune 100 companies – Northrop Grumman, Qwest Communications, and TRW.Ian is the lead author of The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change which was released on June 1, and he has written three other books as well as articles, blogs, and book chapters on the future of work, HR, leadership, coaching, and HR's role with the board of directors.Ian and Richard discuss:What are the challenges people have to overcome when they realise change is required?Is there a difference between change and transformation?What can a leader do to lift people who are reluctant to change?What is the secret sauce for leading transformational change?

So often in life, we find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a job we don't like, in a relationship that's going nowhere, in a mindset of scarcity and lack of confidence. We tell ourselves that we're not good enough and don't deserve any better. But the truth is, we all have the power to change our lives for the better. In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, I'm speaking to Shira Miller. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and Chief Communications Officer of a $2 billion corporation, she knows a lot about getting unstuck – and teaching people how to do the same for themselves. Shira has transitioned from financial ruin to prosperity, chronic health challenges to a constant state of wellness, obesity to sustaining a healthy weight, divorce to lasting love, and an unfulfilling career to a purpose-driven life. We talk about: -  Going through financial hardship and coming out the other side-  ‘You're not a failure as long as you never give up' …but sometimes you should let go of a dream -  What kind of mindset do you need to achieve long-term sustained transformation?-  Why do we do ‘apology speak'?-  How do you create successful Corporate Communications?

The pandemic has made many people re-evaluate their career and their work/life balance. According to a recent global survey by PwC, one in five workers said they are likely to switch jobs in the next 12 months.Higher pay, more job fulfilment and wanting to be “truly themselves” at work are some of the key factors pushing workers to change jobs.Liz Brunner has changed the course of her career many times. From high-school music educator and semi-professional singer to Emmy award-winning journalist where she hosted the number 1 rated 6pm newscast for 135 consecutive months, to entrepreneur and author, she has shown it's possible to successful career transitions at any age. Liz has re-invented herself several times, and she believes that if she can do it, anyone can! In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Liz about:-Fear isn't a good enough reason to stop: How to dig deep and find the courage to change your life-What to do when you feel like an outsider and imposter syndrome starts to creep in-Re-creation vs re-invention – what's the difference?-Advice for people who want to make the leap and start a business-How to help others find their voice-Dare To Own You' Liz's new book mixes memoir with transformational tools, creating an approach to life that will empower you.

It's no secret that happiness and productivity go hand-in-hand. When we're happy, we're more likely to be motivated and to get things done. But what if you're stuck in a happiness rut? How can you get out of it and start enjoying your life more so you lift yourself and others?Sarah Hiner has the answer. In her recent course, The Chemistry of Happiness, Sarah teaches you how to take control of your happiness and increase your energy levels. In this episode of the LIFT podcast we discuss the following:- What makes people unhappy? - What is unique about The Chemistry of Happiness with so many self-help people giving advice on how to be happier?- How can we reduce stress and increase the happy hormones?- How can people sleep better and know they had a good day?- How do we stop suffocating the joy?

It can be frustrating, confusing, and tiring to watch others get promoted and receive more recognition at work, while feeling stuck, underappreciated, and overlooked. The idea that authenticity, transparency, vulnerability, and good work are the keys to success in a corporation is not always accurate. In this podcast, we talk to Michael Wenderoth about what you may lack in the workplace and what you can do to be recognised and promoted. You'll discover:-       The back story behind Michaels book ‘Get Promoted' and why if contradicts much of the prevailing leadership advice-       Michael's 3 step power framework – ‘The Rock, The Map and The Snowball'-       How to be an ethical and competent networker-       The importance of embracing office politics-       How successful people can lift others

The power of storytelling is undeniable. By using stories to communicate your business message, you can capture your audience's attention and deliver information in a way that is both engaging and memorable. What's more, business stories can be used to inspire, educate, and motivate employees and customers alike.Cristina Mendonsa is a prime example of the impact that storytelling can have. As an award-winning journalist, she has spent over two decades crafting relevant, targeted content for nationwide media groups and broadcast networks. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her passion for telling stories with impact and heart, proving that storytelling is a powerful communication tool.In our podcast interview, Cristina shares her insights on powerful storytelling and its ability to move people and businesses forward.Richard & Cristina discuss:What makes a good storyWhat gets in the way of being able to tell storiesWhy has storytelling become more popular in business over the last few decadesHow to find your own story and have the confidence to tell itMore about Cristina:Cristina Mendonsa is an EMMY/Murrow award-winning multimedia journalist, producer, spokesperson, and media entrepreneur. For over two decades, she's demonstrated her passion for telling stories with impact and heart by crafting relevant, targeted content for nationwide media groups and broadcast networks in the United States.Cristina has reported and anchored for ABC, CBS, and NBC television stations throughout the United States and recently joined the nationwide iHeartMedia group where she anchors and reports for KFBK, the group's number one Newsradio station. Her reputation for combining a direct approach with a warm interview style has allowed her to secure interviews with presidents and prime ministers as well as other top newsmakers for 25 years and gain the trust of her viewers and listeners.As a media entrepreneur, she is the creator of the Power Profile which is a podcast and video series of innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Her academic pursuits include a master's degree in communications and leadership as well as a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Journalism. Cristina conducted a national media research study on broadcast journalist work habits in 2017 which is cited and quoted in global projects on media.

It's always inspiring to hear from people who have found success in their business ventures while still maintaining strong family values. That's exactly what you'll get from Christian Fuentes in this episode of the LIFT podcast. Along with his wife, Jeannette, they have over 12 years of experience working together where they've been able to achieve great business success while still putting their family and their health first. And it's this whole-life attitude that has made them one of the top-producing REMAX teams out there. With 300 agents in their office, as well as owning and running an escrow company and a flipping company, they continue to grow rapidly while still maintaining a positive, caring, family-oriented environment. They're also passionate about teaching others what they know so that they can become successful too. So if you're looking for some inspiration to help you achieve your business goals and lift others be sure to check out this episode of the podcast with Christian Fuentes.Topics of discussion include:- The importance of leading by example- Christian's 7 daily habits that allow him to lift and elevate his team- How do you get things done when life gets hard?- How to find good people and build a successful team

Building great relationships leads to building great workplaces. People don't want to feel controlled, especially by their boss. They want to feel heard and understood. They want to build meaningful relationships with co-workers and the organizations they support built on respect, trust, and loyalty. They want to work hard for leaders who care about them, personally and professionally.In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Claudia Williams. Claudia spent more than a decade as an award-winning attorney, coaching leaders of organizations of all sizes through challenging workplace situations. She is the founder of The Human Zone and the creator of ‘The Curious Leadership Academy' where bosses go to become leaders. She coaches CEOs and company leaders who feel like it's lonely at the top and want to work with someone who will help them build more strategic, healthier companies.Claudia received the ATHENA International Leadership Award and was a nominee for Business Woman of the Year. She has also presented a popular TEDx talk called Frientorship: The Solution To The Employee Engagement Problem.In this episode Richard and Claudia discuss:- What does it mean to be a Curious Leader?- How can we build greater relationships at work?- How can leaders build a place where people love to work, in the new world we live in?- How do you create a more effective employee performance review? 

In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard talks to Jason Duncan. Jason works with entrepreneurs who want to BUILD, SCALE, and ENJOY their businesses. Jason spent 13 years in pastoral ministry and four years as a schoolteacher before he became an “accidental entrepreneur”. Over the past 11 years, the businesses he launched have been featured in several publications, including the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America and one of Entrepreneur magazine's top entrepreneurial companies in America. He owns eight companies that are involved in everything from eCommerce to consulting services to real estate holdings. They discuss: -       How to embrace delegation -       Empowering your team-       Steps to eliminate stress -       The law of adaptation - how to survive when things go wrongIf you're an entrepreneur who wants to learn how to build a business that can scale and be successful, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Jason's insights on what it takes to build a successful business.MORE ABOUT JASON: Through both coaching and his online school for entrepreneurs, Results University, Jason works to develop systems and processes to scale so his clients can exit or - at the very least – get out of the weeds to be successful and enjoy their business and the financial profits; this is what he calls “Exit Without Exiting”.Jason is the host of The Root of All Success podcast, which is syndicated on the C-Suite Radio Network, where he interviews extremely successful entrepreneurs about their keys to entrepreneurial success. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and appeared on dozens of podcasts. Jason lives in Gallatin, Tennessee with his wife and two children. Jason enjoys playing the guitar, riding motorcycles, working on his small farm, and camping with his family.

Born in Iran, David Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English. Yet, despite this humble background, he graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.A senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change.David is the author of eleven books, including bestsellers Relationship Economics®, Co-Create, and Curve Benders, which he refers to as his ‘Star Wars' trilogy.David's expertise lies in his ability to help leaders leverage relationships for success. He has helped organizations of all sizes achieve their goals by teaching them how to build and maintain strong relationships with their customers, employees, partners, and shareholders.His insights into the importance of strategic relationships are widely regarded as invaluable for any organization looking to achieve lasting success.In this latest LIFT podcast, we talk about:- What is a ‘Curve Bender?'- Relationship economics – why there is a quantifiable value to your business relationships- How the pandemic has impacted business relationships- Why networking is one letter away from not working- How to build and nurture better business relationshipsMORE ABOUT DAVID:He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals and the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2021 lists. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour's unique insights have been featured in various prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur, and Knowledge@Wharton. He's also the host of the popular Curve Benders podcast.

In this episode of the LIFT Podcast Richard talks to John Baldoni, a globally recognized leadership educator and certified Master Corporate Executive Coach. With a background in corporate communication and speech writing, John has also authored 15 books that have been translated into ten languages. He is a LinkedIn Live host, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. Topics of discussion include: -       Empathy in leadership and the importance of coaching-       Business lessons learned in the pandemic-       How do leaders retain their top talent in a new era of the ‘great resignation'?-       How do you maintain collaboration and be present in a virtual or hybrid work setting?-       How can you be a graceful leader?John provides insights and perspectives that are sure to help any leader who is looking to build a more empathetic and effective team.More about John: John Baldoni is a globally recognized leadership educator, certified Master Corporate Executive Coach, LinkedIn Live host, and author of 15 books that have been translated into ten languages. In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named John a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame. In 2022, Global Gurus ranked John a Top 20 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007. John is also a member of the renowned Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches, a group of executive coaches and thought leaders from the worlds of business, academia and social service.John established a career as a highly sought-after executive coach, where he has had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to health care.John is also the host of LinkedIn Live's GRACE under pressure interview series, a platform that has enabled him to interview more a hundred global business, academic and thought leaders and doers. John has authored more than 800 leadership columns for a variety of online publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Inc.com. John also produced and appears in a video coaching series for SmartBrief, a news channel with over 4 million readers. John is the author and host of two online leadership courses: “Leading through Change & Crisis” and “Leading with Resilience + Grace” for Methods of Leaders/100 Coaches. John is also the host of LinkedIn Live's Grace under pressure interview series. John's leadership resource website is www.johnbaldoni.com 

In this episode of the LIFT podcast, Richard sits down with Richie Contartesi.Richie talks about his journey from being a 5'7”, 150-pound walk-on at Ole Miss to becoming a Division-1 football scholarship athlete in the SEC. He also talks about how he uses his playbook to help leaders transform businesses and achieve success.Other areas of conversation include:- Fundamental life lessons he learned from his Little League coach which he still uses today- Why he changed his career focus despite having huge success- Focus on the next play – his mantra that has helped leaders transform their business- His three-point system for attracting and keeping top talent- Richie's advice for becoming the best version of yourself each dayThis is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to improve their leadership skills and grow their business.More about Richie:Richie Contartesi helps leaders decide, plan, and execute the Next PlayTM, relentlessly. His three-step system--The Next Play--is the playbook for high-performing leaders who want to exceed their full potential and win more in business and health.Richie started his journey when he went from a 5'7” 150-pound walk-on at Ole Miss to becoming a Division-1 football scholarship athlete in the powerhouse South Eastern Conference (The SEC). He also went on to earn the coveted SEC Scholar Athlete award.After his graduation from Ole Miss, Richie played professional Arena football, authored his #1 bestseller, “In Spite of the Odds ”, was featured in the movie “Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On”, launched the Relentless University app, and opened Relentless Warrior Fitness in Las Vegas.Richie has since built a 7-figure coaching business by using his playbook to help leaders transform their businesses, body, and overall health. He also speaks frequently and partners with businesses of all sizes including major corporations worldwide like IBM to build teams who are clear on their goals, focused on their next play, and accountable each week, resulting in their rapid growth and record engagement. 

Ray Higdon is a best-selling author, coach, high-energy speaker, and philanthropist. Going from foreclosure to multimillion-dollar success in a few short years, Ray's journey to excellence has been fuelled by an unrelenting passion for teaching people how to find their voice and understand their worth. Ray's latest best-selling book, TIME MONEY FREEDOM, co-authored with his wife Jessica, is Ray and Jess' guide to creating the life you've always dreamed of, including very specific action steps to get you there.  A top keynote speaker, Ray has shared the stage with world-renowned thought leaders, including Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Brendon Burchard, Gary Vaynerchuk, Magic Johnson, and many more. As a philanthropist, Ray has helped raise over $600,000 for March of Dimes and Adaptive Ops, and he is currently working on a program to help kids in foster care. Ray is the founder and CEO of Higdon Group, voted one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in America, an award-winning leader in sales training and coaching. He resides in Florida with his wife and four children. In this latest LIFT podcast with Richard Newman, he discusses- Having a vision in an uncertain world- The importance of being consistent and having a daily routine- Reaction and resistance to rejection- Why we struggle with recognition and having a positive association with success- Why we should focus on courage before confidence

Kathryn Valentine is the Founder of Worthmore Strategies, a consulting firm focused on achieving gender parity in the workplace by empowering women to ask for what they need to be happy, productive, and successful in their careers.  Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Adweek, Working Mother and Forbes.Kathryn graduated from the University of Virginia, where she was a Jefferson Scholar, and started her career at McKinsey.  She has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.  While in business school, she researched how to negotiate specifically as a woman; that work is the foundation of her research-based approach to women's leadership development.She has worked with multi-billion dollar corporations to retain and promote high-performing women, and individual women to craft a career they love. She's on a mission to support professional women and the companies that want them to thrive. In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, you'll gain insights and strategies to enhance your career and also how gender parity can develop your team and improve your relationships.-Discover what holds women back in negotiating-How to negotiate collaboratively rather than competitively -Why negotiating is not just about money and promotions-Why helping women and diverse groups to negotiate better improves loyalty and retention

How do you go from pro soccer player to VP of one of the largest mortgage companies in America? More importantly, what can you learn along the way? Discover how to lead yourself, your family and your business from the real world experience Brian Covey has used to achieve all-round success and fulfilment.In this latest episode of LIFT, Richard talks to former Olympic USA Soccer player, top-rated podcaster and proud father Brian Covey about growth mindset, winning in business, empowering others and staying mentally and physically fit.

Discover how to overcome the toughest challenges in your life, communicate powerfully and perform at your best.  Our first guest in this new series is Siri Lindley. Siri is a two-time world champion triathlete, coach to Olympic medalists, survivor and thriver. She was once diagnosed with leukaemia and given only a 10% chance of survival, yet she is cancer-free today. She has spoken on virtual meetings with 800,000 people listening to her message live at one time.  Listen to Siri as she shares how you can learn from failure, get excited about the future, connect with an audience and lift the people around you. As part of this podcast, Siri is offering all LIFT listeners a free 7-day fitness challenge. Click here to find out more or copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.siriussquad.com/tony-7-day-challenge/

In this episode of LIFT, we discuss the incredible new book 'The First, The Few, The Only' and how supporting diversity in leadership creates a better future for all of us. Deepa Purushothaman was the first woman of colour to become a partner at Deloitte. She describes the challenges faced by many as they aim to succeed and how everyone can help create a greater corporate culture so that we all thrive together. This is not about 'giving up your piece of the pie', but making the pie bigger for all.