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(00:00) Fred judges a listeners' air check this guy emails in to see if he should be allowed on the radio or not.(00:19:07.60) Dan Roche joins the show to talk about all things Red Sox(00:35:22.06) Hardy's sleep schedule is all messed up and took a Advil PM to help him out and still woke up feeling like a mess. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Like many parents, Amy Jo was totally against sleep training. She believed the common misconceptions and never thought she'd consider it. But after struggling with her own child's sleep, she took a leap and hired a sleep consultant—and it completely changed her perspective.Not only did Amy Jo see the benefits firsthand, but she was so inspired by the experience that she became a certified sleep consultant herself! Now, she's helping other parents navigate their own sleep challenges with confidence and compassion.In this episode, we cover:- Why Amy Jo was originally against sleep training- The fears and misconceptions that held her back- What happened when she finally worked with a sleep consultant- Her advice for parents who are skeptical or nervous about sleep trainingLinks:Website: https://sleepysailings.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepysailings_/If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry
Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Josh Peters of Standard Dairy Consultants about earning dairy producers' trust without a dairy-farm background and why showing up and commitment matter. Peters shares his path from raising beef cattle, serving in the military, and working at Simplot to entering dairy nutrition, completing his bachelor's and master's degrees while feeding cows full time, and building long-term client relationships.He discusses early success achieving seven pounds of components, emphasizing that results come from aligning genetics, feeds, infrastructure, and management rather than simple fixes. Since moving to Idaho's Magic Valley, he's seen rapid facility upgrades like cross-vent barns that reduce environmental variability but expose management and labor challenges, making consistency the key competitive advantage. Peters explains using Milc Group feeding software to improve speed, accuracy, and data-driven problem identification, focusing his consulting on bottlenecks and overall profitability, and argues AI won't replace on-farm people willing to walk cows and do the daily work.This Episode is Brought to you by the Milc GroupMilc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world. They are dedicated to revolutionizing the dairy industry with their user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is our all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy together in one place. With products such as feed and animal management software, people training, dairy facility monitoring, and scale management, Milc Group is committed to providing producers with tools they need to succeed.01:18 Show Up And Commit02:29 Beef Roots To Dairy03:56 Military Mindset04:48 All In On Education06:53 First Herd Breakthrough10:22 Magic Valley Shift15:38 Consistency Over Rations17:49 Tech And Data Tools19:28 Milk Group In Action22:41 Profitability Metrics25:52 Labor And Hidden Leaks33:08 Peeling The Onion36:28 AI Cant Replace People38:34 Future Of Dairy
Faut-il continuer à publier sur les réseaux sociaux pro pendant les vacances… ou disparaître complètement ?Dans l'épisode d'En Route que je te dévoilerai demain, Nelly et Justine expliquent pourquoi, pour elles, il faut continuer à publier. Et moi, ça m'a donné envie d'ouvrir le débat !Dans cette Minute Marine, je te partage différents points de vue et ma propre stratégie de création de contenu pour le podcast et LinkedIn. Avec, comme souvent, pas de réponse toute faite : tout dépend surtout de ta cible et de ce qu'elle fait pendant l'été.Et toi, tu disparais des radars pendant tes vacances ou tu continues à publier ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin
Was macht die Arbeit als Consultant in der Financial Services Industry (FSI) wirklich aus? In dieser Folge sprechen Leah Dorau und Christopher Thees von x1F über den Spagat zwischen komplexen Transformationsprojekten, tiefem Branchenwissen und dem Anspruch an echte Innovation. Erfahre aus erster Hand, wie die Zusammenarbeit in cross-funktionalen Teams gelebt wird und wie du mit deinem Fach-, IT- und Beratungstalent die Finanzbranche von morgen aktiv mitgestalten kannst.Hier geht's direkt zu deinen Karrieremöglichkeiten bei x1F: x1F | Jobs & Stellenangebote in Financial Services & IT
Join us for an engaging conversation with Pete Leibman, speaker and author of Stronger Advisor: High-Performance Habits for Consultants, Lawyers, and Advisors. Pete shares his journey from competitive basketball player to NBA front office staff and top executive search recruiter, revealing how peak performance habits from pro sports translate to the business world. Discover why a strong pregame routine matters just as much in the office as it does on the court, how to avoid burnout, and what it really means to be a high-value advisor. Pete breaks down the secrets of managing your energy, using focused work blocks, and making sleep and exercise non-negotiables for success. If you're interested in performing at your best, without sacrificing your personal life, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration straight from Pete's experiences and research.
Recorded live at the EBPOM World Congress in London, this episode of TopMedTalk AI features host James Bowness and co-host Amy Gomes speaking with Joe Harris, anaesthesia resident and Innovation Fellow in Anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust and Sanjay Wijayatilake, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Neuro Intensive Care MedicineBarking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust about "AI demand signaling" in intensive care. Harris explains the demand-signaling method—surveying clinicians on key problems, translating these into candidate AI use cases, prioritizing them via a Delphi panel, then exploring them in multidisciplinary workshops—to ensure AI development starts from frontline clinical needs rather than industry assumptions. Following completion of the anesthesia project, the intensive care survey is open to UK ICM clinicians across professions until July 31, with Delphi work planned for August–September and workshops in November–December. Follow this link for more: https://demandsignal.uk/ The discussion highlights governance, regulation, liability, and "black box" concerns, alongside potential ICU applications such as reducing alarm fatigue, documentation and transcription support, ventilator and workflow assistance, medication interaction checks, and evidence synthesis to support diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing AI as a partner with a human in the loop. -- The 2026 International Practicum on Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing will be held at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, UK, from September 16th to 18th this year. It is organised by iPOETTS , the international perioperative testing and training society. Come and join us at this premier educational event designed for clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals interested in sport, exercise, and perioperative medicine. This is an International Perioperative Testing and Training Society accredited event so when you attend you can get your iPOETTS accreditation, showing that you are a practitioner who has reached a high, standardized level of competence in performing and interpreting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) for patients preparing for major surgery. Go now to http://www.ebpom.org
At the moment e-scooter users are supposed to be at least 16 years of age. This lunchtime it's been confirmed that e-scooters are going to be banned for under 18s. Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Children's Intensive Care in Crumlin Children's Hospital.
E-scooters will be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government leaders today.New proposals, including making hi-vis jackets and helmets mandatory for all e-scooter use and extending a ban to under 18s, will be brought to Government by Ministers Darragh O'Brien and Sean Canney next week, and will come into effect from August.Joining Ciara for more on this is Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East, as well as Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Chair of the IMO consultants Committee.
It's time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Consultant, Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon, Mr Pádhraig O'Loughlin, to answer any of your questions, as well as discuss the announcement of changes to e-scooter rules.
Ça y est les copinous, je suis en tracances !Et nous, les freelances, on est censés être les experts des tracances, non ? Après tout, si on peut bosser d'un peu partout avec un ordi, on pourrait changer de décor quand bon nous semble. Mais est-ce qu'on s'empare vraiment de cette liberté ?Je te raconte ce que j'aimerais que ce changement de cadre bouscule dans ma façon de travailler… et ce qui se passe vraiment pour l'instant.Et toi, tu pars en tracances ? Tu bosses exactement pareil, avec juste le décor qui change ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin
The following article of the Policy & Economy industry is: “Mexico at a Crossroads: US Protectionism. Tariffs, Reforms” by Erick Gabriel Gonzalez Alegria, Consultant, B&T Consulting México.
Today's HeadlinesThreats from Yemen's Houthis, and a glimpse of the local ChurchTaliban doubles down on Sharia law, but oppression is opening hearts to JesusPolitical divisions in America hinder evangelism
Join host Sue Rose Minahan as she welcomes Rick Levine—internationally renowned astrologer and Seattle local—to speculate on the profound “4° Barbault Basket Burst” occurring on July 19th.The celestial sky is presenting a powerful alignment. The first major shift arrives on July 19, 2026, anchoring at 4° and involving five distinct planets: the Moon, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.This interlocked pattern forms a grand trine and mystic triangle, creating a supportive "cradle" of trines and sextiles that will hold a tight, potent orb at 4° for three consecutive days.The Core Dynamics of the Alignment-The Outer Planet Foundation: The mystique of this pattern pivots on the outer planets, which are currently engaging in an extended mini grand trine spanning 2024–2029 (concentrating at its tightest from 2025–2027).-The Jupiter Amplifier: Jupiter in Leo adds a massive dynamic energy to the mix, hinging a "BIG" tag onto this aspect and promoting a lasting legacy that pushes humanity forward.-The Lunar Trigger: While the outer planets move slowly, the Moon transiting Libra acts as the crucial fifth point. The Moon unites these five archetypes of transformation, serving as the immediate catalyst that begins a collective bursting through old paradigms.With Uranus and Pluto intensely breaking old patterns, this extraordinary planetary cradle acts as a true launching pad for elevated cultural consciousness.RICK LEVINE: is a world-renowned astrologer, scholar and author. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the global astrology community, giving professional talks and seminars around the world. Astrology Hub Foundations: Midpoints Aug 20 (18-22) 2026 Lily Dale; 2026 UAC; 2027 TBA 6-day workshop Buellton, California.https://www.RickLevineAstrologer.com/https://www.patreon.com/ricklevine https://www.youtube.com/@RickLevineTHE EDUCATORHe has a special gift for bridging the gaps between astrology and spirituality, science and religion, the head and the heart. For over twenty years, millions of readers from around the world became acquainted with the relevance of astrology through Rick's authentic daily horoscopes that appeared on Yahoo, AOL, Huffington Post, LA Times, Tarot.com, and many other sites. Tens of thousands of serious astrology students view Rick's teachings on YouTube every month. Classes with Astrology Hub, Kepler Astrology College, Heaven & Earth.COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS-Founding trustee of Kepler College-Co-founder (with Jeff Jawer) of StarIQ.com-Co-author of eight editions of Barnes and Noble's annual Your Astrology Guide. -Subject of Sacred Mystery's DVD, Quantum Astrology: Science, Spirit, and Our Place in the Cycles of History. COMMUNITY AWARDS-The International Astrologer of the Year at the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology's 28th International Astrology Conference in Kolkata, India.-The Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence in Istanbul, Turkey.-Favorite Social Media Content Creator and Favorite Astrology YouTube Channel by ISAR (The International Society for Astrological Research). THE PERSONRick Levine's articles and poems have graced the pages of many magazines and websites, including The Mountain Astrologer. He is a true modern-day wizard, a net-junkie, a lover of fine red wine and is rumored to have been initiated into his astrological studies by Pythagoras, himself. Email: rlevine@stariq.comSUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student under Linda Berry, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Club (KAT). Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018.#4°BarbaultBasket #AndreBarbault #RickLevine #astrology2026 #UranustrinePluto #JupiterinLeo #Moon #TalkCosmos #SueRoseMinahanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join host Sue Rose Minahan as she welcomes Rick Levine—internationally renowned astrologer and Seattle local—to speculate on the profound “4° Barbault Basket Burst” occurring on July 19th. The celestial sky is presenting a powerful alignment. The first major shift arrives on July 19, 2026, anchoring at 4° and involving five distinct planets: the Moon, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. This interlocked pattern forms a grand trine and mystic triangle, creating a supportive "cradle" of trines and sextiles that will hold a tight, potent orb at 4° for three consecutive days. The Core Dynamics of the Alignment -The Outer Planet Foundation: The mystique of this pattern pivots on the outer planets, which are currently engaging in an extended mini grand trine spanning 2024–2029 (concentrating at its tightest from 2025–2027). -The Jupiter Amplifier: Jupiter in Leo adds a massive dynamic energy to the mix, hinging a "BIG" tag onto this aspect and promoting a lasting legacy that pushes humanity forward. -The Lunar Trigger: While the outer planets move slowly, the Moon transiting Libra acts as the crucial fifth point. The Moon unites these five archetypes of transformation, serving as the immediate catalyst that begins a collective bursting through old paradigms. With Uranus and Pluto intensely breaking old patterns, this extraordinary planetary cradle acts as a true launching pad for elevated cultural consciousness. RICK LEVINE: is a world-renowned astrologer, scholar and author. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the global astrology community, giving professional talks and seminars around the world. Astrology Hub Foundations: Midpoints Aug 20 (18-22) 2026 Lily Dale; 2026 UAC; 2027 TBA 6-day workshop Buellton, California. https://www.RickLevineAstrologer.com/ https://www.patreon.com/ricklevine https://www.youtube.com/@RickLevine THE EDUCATOR He has a special gift for bridging the gaps between astrology and spirituality, science and religion, the head and the heart. For over twenty years, millions of readers from around the world became acquainted with the relevance of astrology through Rick's authentic daily horoscopes that appeared on Yahoo, AOL, Huffington Post, LA Times, Tarot.com, and many other sites. Tens of thousands of serious astrology students view Rick's teachings on YouTube every month. Classes with Astrology Hub, Kepler Astrology College, Heaven & Earth. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS -Founding trustee of Kepler College -Co-founder (with Jeff Jawer) of StarIQ.com -Co-author of eight editions of Barnes and Noble's annual Your Astrology Guide. -Subject of Sacred Mystery's DVD, Quantum Astrology: Science, Spirit, and Our Place in the Cycles of History. COMMUNITY AWARDS -The International Astrologer of the Year at the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology's 28th International Astrology Conference in Kolkata, India. -The Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence in Istanbul, Turkey. -Favorite Social Media Content Creator and Favorite Astrology YouTube Channel by ISAR (The International Society for Astrological Research). THE PERSON Rick Levine's articles and poems have graced the pages of many magazines and websites, including The Mountain Astrologer. He is a true modern-day wizard, a net-junkie, a lover of fine red wine and is rumored to have been initiated into his astrological studies by Pythagoras, himself. Email: rlevine@stariq.com SUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student under Linda Berry, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Club (KAT). Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. #4°BarbaultBasket #AndreBarbault #RickLevine #astrology2026 #UranustrinePluto #JupiterinLeo #Moon #TalkCosmos #SueRoseMinahan
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Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss the narrative that Giannis Antetokounmpo is under immense pressure to win an NBA championship with the Miami Heat. Plus, NBA Draft Junkies draft consultant James Barlowe swings by to discuss the early returns on all the top rookies at the NBA Summer League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest this week is Rodger Northouse of Summit, WI, a manufacturing software and hardware consultant, founder of Let Us Ride and father of two, including son with Down Syndrome. Rodger and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two children: Georgia (14), and Reed (12), who has Down syndrome.The couple are co-owners of Let Us Ride, an adaptive bike company that makes cycling more accessible by providing extra support, stability, and customization to suit different abilities and limitations. Some of the different styles include: handcycles, tricycles, tandem bikes, recumbent bikes, electric-assist adaptive bikes and custom-modified bikes. We also learn about a variety of organizations that Reed and the family have benefited from including: Gigi's Playhouse, YMCA Special Olympics, Zacharias Acres, and Basketball Miracle League. It's an uplifting story about family and resilience all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (414) 406-7158Email – rodger@letusride.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-northouse/ jGigi's Playhouse Milwaukee - https://gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee/ Let Us Ride - https://letusride.com/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/template How to Get Web Design Clients Through Cold Email (Without Feeling Gross About It) with Laura Lopuch If you've been putting off outreach because it feels pushy, awkward, or just... wrong, this episode is going to shift that for you. I sat down with Laura Lopuch, founder of the Warm Client Method™, to talk about how web designers can use cold email to get clients without a big following, a referral network, or a full content calendar. Laura has been using cold email to build her business for 11+ years, working just 11 to 13 hours a week. She signed her very first client through a cold pitch, and she used her own system to pitch me to come on this podcast. We get into what makes a pitch land, how to reach out to potential clients without criticizing their website, and why outreach actually feels better than waiting for clients to find you. What You'll Learn: Why the fear of standing out is the #1 thing blocking web designers from outreach The 7 types of cold emails (and why most people only think of one) How to pitch a potential web design client without criticizing their current site Why you don't need a big audience to get clients through outreach What makes a collaboration pitch land vs. fall flat How AI-powered research tools are making cold email faster and less overwhelming Resources Mentioned: Laura Lopuch's website + email list: lauralopuch.com Shannon's High-Converting Proposal Template: webdesigneracademy.com/proposal Related Episodes: Episode 194: The Daily Habit For Building a Full Web Design Client Pipeline with Julia Taylor Episode 193: Stop Waiting for Referrals and Get Booked Out with Sarah Noel Block Episode 197: Building Visual Trust in an Artificial World with Pippa Tanko About Laura Lopuch: Laura Lopuch is the founder of the Warm Client Method™ and Cambium, systems that help online service providers book consistent clients through outreach without content marketing, ads, or referrals. Website: https://lauralopuch.com About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method, and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: https://webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: https://shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner | @shannonlmattern
Unfortunately, many laws to reduce public harm gather dust after drafting, delayed for years before being finally tabled for debate by elected representatives.With only 14 bills enacted in the first year of this Government, such a low legislative output impacts on public health protection.Delays in enacting legislation have real-world consequences as a known hazard continues unchecked, damaging people's lives and consuming precious health resources, so writes Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care, in the Irish Independent.She joins Ciara to discuss.
In this episode of Poised for Exit, Kristin Nordling, Founder and CEO of Lakeside HR Group, joins the show to discuss why HR should be viewed as a strategic business function—not simply a source of compliance support. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in HR, recruiting, private equity, and acquisitions, Kristin shares how overlooking the people side of a business can create costly problems during a sale.The conversation explores what effective HR due diligence should uncover, including company culture, leadership gaps, key employee dependencies, and the ability of a team to successfully navigate change. Kristin explains why financial performance alone does not tell the full story and how culture and employee retention can ultimately determine whether an acquisition succeeds.Kristin also shares how strategic HR can help owners reduce their company's dependence on them, strengthen the leadership structure, and prepare key employees for a future transition. From identifying the need for a COO or integrator to using retention strategies such as stay bonuses and phantom stock, thoughtful people planning can protect both enterprise value and the owner's legacy.Whether an owner is preparing to sell soon or still several years away, the episode highlights why these issues cannot be addressed at the last minute. Building a transferable company takes time, and the right HR strategy can help create a stronger business today while positioning it for a more successful exit tomorrow. Connect with Kristin Nordling hereLearn more about Lakeside HR Group hereConnect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor
Welcome to the NiCE World London Takeover of the Punk CX Podcast. This is Part Two of a two-part series of chats that I had with NiCE executives, a couple of their clients and an analyst while at NiCE World London at the beginning of July. In Part Two, I have a chat with Taz Chowdhury, Consultant and former Strategic Delivery Lead, Birmingham City Council and follow that up with a chat with Oru Mohiuddin, Research Director, IDC. This interview follows on from my recent interview – The NiCE World London Takeover of the Punk CX Podcast Part One – and is number 595 in the series of interviews with authors and business leaders who are doing great things, providing valuable insights, helping businesses innovate and delivering great service and experience to both their customers and their employees.
The number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries as a result of e-scooter incidents has risen by 50% in the last twelve months, according to Children's Health Ireland. What needs to be done about them?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine & healthcare commentator, Sarah Beasley, Aontú Cllr in Limerick and listeners.
Welcome to this episode of Talking about Coaching, the podcast from coaches for coaches. This episode is one of Yannick's deep dives into one topic or person and we're talking to Dr. Britt-Mari Sykes about existential career coaching, and how career development and navigation in the age of AI increasingly brings existential themes to the fore, as clients have to confront questions of identity, authenticity, uncertainty, temporality, meaning, and isolation. What you'll hear in this episodeWhy career coaching needs an existential lensHow identity and meaning shift across a career lifeThe role of resistance, stuckness, and uncertaintyWhy “passion” can become a limiting narrativeHow deep listening opens up more useful coaching conversationsThe importance of descriptive reflection over quick fixesHow AI changes the way people think about work, choice, and human valueKey themesWhere traditional career coaching fails to deliverThe existential layerStuckness as informationChallenging narratives around passion and purposeAI as a third voice in the roomChapters0:01 — Why Career Coaching Needs an Existential Lens1:55 — How Britt-Mari Found Her Calling4:14 — Beyond Strategy: The Deeper Work of Career Coaching5:53 — Bringing a Role to Life7:11 — Why Human Conversations Matter More Than Ever9:06 — Traditional Coaching vs. Existential Questions11:06 — Why Practical Steps Come Second14:35 — When Change Feels Impossible21:23 — Listening for What's Really There23:34 — What “Stuck” Is Really Telling You28:12 — You Are the Job33:25 — The “Shoulds” That Shape Careers39:24 — Passion Paralysis45:32 — Why Description Beats Labels48:58 — Reframing Purpose and Value52:17 — When Work Holds You—and Traps You54:18 — Stuckness as a Useful Pause58:20 — Stepping Back to Reflect63:29 — The Existential Gym67:51 — Five Minutes That Change Your Day70:02 — Practicing Reflection Like a Muscle73:44 — Camus, Sisyphus, and Meaning76:11 — Commitment, Choice, and Decisions80:37 — Freedom, Bad Faith, and the Dizziness of Choice83:30 — Choice, Tradeoffs, and Standing Behind Decisions87:46 — How Clients Step Into This Work91:31 — Making Space for Ambiguity and Contradiction92:33 — Why AI Can't Replace a Human Coach98:43 — When AI Becomes a Tool, Not a Relationship99:16 — Why the Existential Gym Still Matters100:19 — What Resonated Most103:17 — The Third Voice in the Room104:16 — Learn more from and with Britt-MariBIO: Britt-Mari Sykes, Ph.D., is a Career Counsellor and Consultant, a Career Development Practitioner (CDP), and the founder of CANVAS Career Counselling. She is a member of Career Professionals of Canada and received the 2024 Outstanding Career Professional Award of Excellence. She holds certifications as a Career Strategist (CCS), Work-Life Strategist (CWS), Employment Strategist (CES), Interview Strategist (CIS), and Résumé Strategist (CRS). Britt-Mari has supported a diverse range of clients across Canada for over 16 years, assisting those facing career changes, burnout, or feeling unfulfilled, as well as individuals exploring new work options later in life. She also works with emerging young leaders, senior leaders managing multigenerational teams, and career development practitioners seeking mentorship and guidance. Britt-Mari brings an existential and experiential approach to career counselling, guiding clients to explore their relationship with work and careers, reflect on their experiences, choices, and decisions, and develop practical, meaningful next steps. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa and specializes in existential and experiential psychotherapies. Britt-Mari is the author of Questioning Psychological Health and Well-Being (2010), a historical and contemporary exploration of the meaning of psychological health and development. Currently, she is working on her second book, a collection of essays on the meaning of career and our relationship with work from an existential perspective in career counselling. In addition to her private practice, Britt-Mari has presented at conferences across Canada, the USA, and Europe on topics such as human development, ethics in everyday life, and the value of work. She continues to teach as a sessional and guest lecturer in university classrooms on the history and development of existential psychology and the theory of Existential Analysis. Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, she regularly participates in workshops and certificate programs on Existential Analysis, Trauma-Informed Care, and Narrative Therapy. Actively engaged in community service, Britt-Mari currently volunteers as a Certification Assessor with Career Professionals of Canada and, for 8 years, volunteered as a group facilitator with the Discover Year program (a structured gap-year initiative).Email: hello@mycareercanvas.coWebsite: https://mycareercanvas.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittmarisykes/ Instagram: @mycareercanvas Brainz Magazine Profile: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/britt-mari-sykes Support the show- Never miss an episode:https://rocketsupervision.com/talking-about-coaching/- Yannick's Coaching Nuggets: https://gocoachinglab.com/nuggets- Free Starter Kit for new coaches: https://rocketsupervision.com/coaching-starter-kit/- More deep dives at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEK9UENWT66D6uqPJhCznXNhc9Ba9jite- Short episodes of TaC addressing specific questions: https://www.youtube.com/talkingaboutcoaching- Support what we do with a positive review, a comment or by telling a friend or colleague about this episode.- Watch COACHING DEMOS from many of our guests in Yannick's Lab. 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Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.
Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/template How to Get Web Design Clients Through Cold Email (Without Feeling Gross About It) with Laura Lopuch If you've been putting off outreach because it feels pushy, awkward, or just... wrong, this episode is going to shift that for you. I sat down with Laura Lopuch, founder of the Warm Client Method™, to talk about how web designers can use cold email to get clients without a big following, a referral network, or a full content calendar. Laura has been using cold email to build her business for 11+ years, working just 11 to 13 hours a week. She signed her very first client through a cold pitch, and she used her own system to pitch me to come on this podcast. We get into what makes a pitch land, how to reach out to potential clients without criticizing their website, and why outreach actually feels better than waiting for clients to find you. What You'll Learn: Why the fear of standing out is the #1 thing blocking web designers from outreach The 7 types of cold emails (and why most people only think of one) How to pitch a potential web design client without criticizing their current site Why you don't need a big audience to get clients through outreach What makes a collaboration pitch land vs. fall flat How AI-powered research tools are making cold email faster and less overwhelming Resources Mentioned: Laura Lopuch's website + email list: lauralopuch.com Shannon's High-Converting Proposal Template: webdesigneracademy.com/proposal Related Episodes: Episode 194: The Daily Habit For Building a Full Web Design Client Pipeline with Julia Taylor Episode 193: Stop Waiting for Referrals and Get Booked Out with Sarah Noel Block Episode 197: Building Visual Trust in an Artificial World with Pippa Tanko About Laura Lopuch: Laura Lopuch is the founder of the Warm Client Method™ and Cambium, systems that help online service providers book consistent clients through outreach without content marketing, ads, or referrals. Website: https://lauralopuch.com About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method, and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: https://webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: https://shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner | @shannonlmattern
Au lendemain de la demi-finale de la Coupe du monde entre la France et l'Espagne, Jano Resseguié, Alain Boghossian et Robert Pirès seront les invités d'Olivier Boy dans RTL Matin. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Matin avec Olivier Boy du 15 juillet 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Aubrey Masango speaks to Stanley Beckett, Author and Consultant at ChangeCreatorSA to explore the Power of Self-Belief, and how it can carry you through life’s disappointments, setbacks, and failures. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Change Your Mindset, Self-belief, Self-confidence, Passion The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quand on se lance en freelance, on reçoit des conseils dans tous les sens. Difficile de savoir sur quoi concentrer son énergie en priorité.Dans cette nouvelle playlist de l'été, je te propose une sélection d'épisodes pour t'aider à franchir les premières étapes : trouver tes premiers clients, définir ton client cible, construire une prospection efficace et poser des bases solides pour la suite.Voici les épisodes que j'évoque dans cette Minute Marine :Bonbon #5 – Les grandes étapes d'un parcours de freelance,5 conseils pour réussir son démarrage en freelance (je réponds aux questions de Caroline Mignaux),S7E5 – Trouver VITE des clients,S6E6 – Construire le profil de son client cible etMM#259 – "Je n'ai pas de cas clients".La playlist complète arrivera un peu plus tard sur lacohorte.fr.(En revanche, la page sur la construction d'offre de service est en ligne... depuis ce matin
Send us Fan MailHave you been feeling like something is changing inside you—but you can't quite explain it? In this episode of the Enthusiastically Spiritual Podcast, Teresa and Tom explore why so many people feel different right now and how increased awareness, intuition, and spiritual growth can reshape the way you experience life. Discover practical ways to stay grounded, trust your inner guidance, and embrace change with confidence rather than fear.Join this monthly membership for steady support right where you are today, while gaining the clarity and awareness needed to move through the world feeling grounded and confident. Use code TNT20 to receive 20% off the membership.Enter ReAwaken Here Ready to FEEL more FREEDOM within? Access the FREE video series created by The Wayshowers College here! Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today!Follow us on:
Christina Dinolfo didn't grow up dreaming of becoming a CEO — she just kept saying yes to problems no one else wanted to solve. Now she's leading a fintech group-gifting platform, and in this episode she's unpacking exactly how she got there without a traditional career map. We talk about what it actually takes to advance in your career (hint: it's not "working hard"), why investing in yourself is the one financial move she never regrets, and the mistake so many women make when negotiating a raise or promotion. Christina also gets real about burnout, learning to say no, remote vs. hybrid work debates, and why chasing someone else's version of success will always leave you short. If you're building something — a career, a business, a life that doesn't look like anyone else's — this conversation is full of the practical, no-fluff advice we wish someone had handed us earlier. In this episode: Why "how hard you work" is the wrong pitch for a raise or promotion The financial mindset shift every woman needs (and the one book she recommends) Scaling a business to $54M without a background in the industry Remote vs. hybrid work — and why "one size fits all" doesn't work Recognizing burnout before it recognizes you Her honestly-not-that-wacky morning routine Connect with Christina on LinkedIn Follow us on socials: Carine's Instagram Podcast Instagram Page Subscribe to our newsletter:
The Government is considering a generational smoking ban which would eventually lead to the purchase of cigarettes being illegal for young people. To discuss this further with Anton was Professor Des Cox, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at CHI Crumlin and Representative of RCPI Advisory Group on Tobacco and Vaping.
A host of new rules come into effect in the regulation of immigration consultants in Canada starting Wednesday. We hear from callers about their experiences with immigration consultants and we hear from lawyer Eoin Logan. He specializes in professional negligence claims against immigration consultants and lawyers. We also hear from immigration consultant in Brampton, Manan Gupta.
What does it take to move a medical device from an idea to a solution that reaches patients? In this episode, Edwin Lindsay (Medtech's Guinness Guy) shares how 20+ years in medical devices shaped his hands-on approach to helping startups overcome regulatory, quality, and clinical challenges. He discusses why innovators need more than advice—they need experienced partners who help make decisions, execute strategies, and accelerate progress. Edwin also explores the hurdles facing pediatric device innovation and how his personal connection to the field inspired his mission to support founders and build stronger networks for life-changing technologies.Edwin Lindsay LinkedInCS Life Sciences WebsiteDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law, Wheelhouse DMG, and JumpStart Inc.
Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. A master entertaining storyteller and Thought Leader, he is the founder and CEO of ICG (International Capital Group) Real Estate Investments, a renowned real estate investment firm founded in the San Francisco Bay Area.Since 1987 Adiel continues teaching tens of thousands of investors how to secure a strong financial future for themselves and their families, whether for college, legacy wealth growth and retirement.He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches”.As an experienced speaker Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others.He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area media. Adiel even has his own Public Television real estate show (Remote Control Retirement Riches), which is still airing in its 6th year.His dynamic and entertaining on-stage presence led him to be featured on TedX in 2023 (https://youtu.be/wxtJLO4aK5I?si=7ol7sddHYMkiyuls) and has been viewed more than 1 Million times.Watch Adiel's Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxtJLO4aK5I&pp=ygUQYWRpZWwgZ29yZWwgdGVkeNIHCQkECwGHKiGM7w%3D%3DVisit Adiel Gorel's Website: ICGRE.com
Discussion centers on speculation that Tom Brady may have served as a consultant for Mike Macdonald's Seahawks during Super Bowl preparations. They also rank the most rewatchable TV series and discuss Josh Allen being named the top quarterback in the NFL by league executives. 01:05 - Seahawks Super Bowl Prep 06:45 - Great TV Rewatch Debate 13:35 - Bills News and Hellebuyck
Analysts Marshall Gordon, Brittany Henderson and Nick Wu share their top picks in the biopharmaceutical, contract research organization and life science tools markets as biopharma funding shows improvement.
What will be the impact of the latest WP 29 regulations on driverless mobility? Consultant and author Michael Sena joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 416 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus the path forward in NJ for driverless, Waymo, Tesla and more. Tune in and subscribe!
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Podcast Episode Description: "It's an exit plan, not an exit due." Host Laurie Barkman sits down with Alan Bennett, founder of Trust Built Solutions and exit planning coach who has lived through three very different business exits — a retail meat market that he closed in 2008, a contract catering business that a seller-financed deal and COVID unraveled in 2020, and a psychiatric practice exit to private equity where he finally got to use every lesson he had learned the hard way. Alan's story is one of the most honest and unfiltered accounts of what owner dependency really costs — not just in valuation, but in hours, health, relationships, and missed opportunities. He shares the trust cycle that unlocks delegation, the trap that keeps owners perpetually in the weeds, and why exit planning isn't about selling — it's about building a business that actually works without you. Key Insights You can build a $2 million business and still have nothing to sell. Alan's first business did over $2 million in combined retail and catering revenue — but without systems, processes, or a team that could run without him, he had no transferable asset when the time came. When the landlord forced the issue in 2008, closing was the only option. The business had value in revenue but none in structure. The tape measure at 2am is the moment owner dependency becomes visible. Alan snuck into his meat market at 2am to measure steaks with a tape measure — and his team saw it on the security camera. That moment destroyed their trust in him. Owner dependency isn't just about overwork — it's about the signal you send your team every time you step in to fix what they should be handling. Trust is the real solution to owner dependency — and it flows both ways. Owners think the problem is whether they trust their team. The real problem is whether the team trusts the owner. Trust must be rebuilt the same way it was broken, consistently over time. Once the team sees the owner trust them, delegation follows — and with delegation comes purpose, accountability, and a business that runs without the owner in every room. Recurring contract revenue changes everything about valuation. Alan's second business had almost the same revenue as his first — but seven school contracts and two summer camp agreements made it dramatically more valuable on paper. The nature of the cash flow matters as much as the size of the revenue. Predictable, contracted income is what buyers pay premiums for. Seller financing without protective deal structure is a catastrophic risk. Alan's chef bought the catering business on a 10-year seller note — and COVID made him unable to pay after four months. Because the right protective language wasn't in the agreement, Alan had no real recourse beyond liquidating equipment at pennies on the dollar. The deal structure must be built before the agreement is signed, not after something goes wrong. Exit planning is not the same as selling — and most owners don't know the difference. Many business owners, especially in the trades, recoil at the phrase "exit planning" because they think it means they're selling. Alan reframes it: a well-executed exit plan makes the business easier to grow, easier to finance, and easier to scale — whether you ever sell or not. The best time to start was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. Chapters: 00:05 Introduction of Alan Bennett 01:13 Business #1: The Retail Meat Market 06:34 100 Hours a Week and the Physical and Mental Toll 08:45 The $30,000 Consultant and the Map He Couldn't Read 10:23 Closing the Business: No Runway, No Plan 12:30 The Anger After the Close — And What He Learned 14:00 Business #2: The Contract Catering Company 15:51 How Recurring Contracts Changed the Business Model 18:30 Working 25 Hours a Week in Flip Flops 19:30 The Seller-Financed Deal with His Chef 21:21 COVID Hits: Four Payments In, Everything Stops 25:18 Liquidating the Assets and Licking the Wounds 27:54 Business #3: The Psychiatric Practice Exit to Private Equity 29:30 Owner Dependency — Calling It What It Is 30:55 The 2am Tape Measure Story That Changed Everything 33:30 How Trust Is Broken — And How It's Rebuilt 35:57 The Owner Dependency Trap: Bridging the Gap 40:31 Exit Plan vs. Exit Due — The Reframe That Changes Everything 41:44 Key Takeaways for Business Owners Thinking About Transition Is your business truly ready—and are you? Take the Succession Readiness Assessment to get a clear snapshot of where you stand and what to focus on next. https://btsherpa.com/succession P.S. Most owners don't realize where they stand until they're already in a transition. Take a few minutes now to understand your readiness—and give yourself more options later. Connect with Laurie Barkman: Website: https://lauriebarkman.me LinkedIn: in/lauriebarkman YouTube: @LaurieBarkman_BTSherpa Connect with Alan Bennett: Website: https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanbennettcepa Email: alan@trustbuiltsolutions.com
Franchise consultant answers YOUR top questions, the complete 2026 franchise ownership FAQ. In this special full-length episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, host Giuseppe Grammatico (GG The Franchise Guide) sits down to answer the most common and high-intent questions he receives daily from candidates exploring franchise ownership.This is the definitive franchise Q&A episode covering EVERYTHING a corporate executive, first-time buyer, or busy professional needs to know before investing in a franchise:
Send us Fan MailThis episode is presented by Bates White, one of the world's top economic consulting firms. If you're an undergraduate rising junior (Class of 2028), Bates White internship applications open in August. Learn more.Consulting firms are moving towards non-traditional cases. They want to see if you can think, not just if you've memorized a framework. This one is a BCG-style case built around two universities launching a joint degree from zero. Ex-BCG coach Yusuf Shaikh runs candidate Wasif through it live – the structure, the math behind a 240-student enrollment target, and the real-time correction when the numbers had no framework behind them.Wasif had the right answer and still lost the case on structure. Yusuf explains why – and what to do differently.Coaching:Black Belt is how you get a dedicated coach, a personalized prep plan, and coaching from experts like Yusuf who know what MBB is looking forBook a free 15-minute call with Katie to discuss your optionsResources:Create a free account and get access to our Case Foundations course, market research, and job board – no credit card requiredConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
Sarah McFarland has taken her experience as a successful Athlete and Head Coach and turned them into Scho Behavior Academy which is focused on providing behavioral consultation, training, and coaching to those who support, care for, and provide services to children. THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/template Have you ever had to wait on a client's photos to finish your web design projects? Like, you've done everything else... the strategy, the copy, the layout... and then you're just stuck, waiting for your client's photo shoot, waiting for the photographer to get the photos processes, for the client to choose them, and then when you finally do get them - you don't even have the sizes or orientations you need to make your designs work? Or the vibe is just all wrong? But what if you could just create the photos yourself - AI portraits, brand photo shoots, the whole thing - and turn it into a profitable add-on service that makes your projects move faster AND gives your clients better images than they'd ever get from a traditional photo shoot? In this episode, I talk with Diane Whiddon, founder of AI Designer's Academy, about how web designers can add AI portrait and brand photo shoot services to their offerings. We dig into how to price these services, the ethics of AI imagery, why clients ask for more wrinkles (not fewer), and what Diane calls "visual claims" - using AI images strategically so your clients' websites build trust and convert before a word is read. What You'll Learn: How to add AI headshots ($600/package) and brand photo shoots ($3,300) to your web design services Why 90% of clients say yes to headshots when you ask at the end of a discovery call The ethical framework Diane teaches inside AI Designers Academy (what you can and can't do) Who is actually buying AI imagery - including clients who can't be served any other way How "visual claims" let designers use imagery to build trust and handle visitor objections strategically Why AI is not going to kill web design - and what IS changing for designers who stay ahead Resources Mentioned: AI Designers Academy: aidesignersacademy.com Swayrise Creative (Diane's agency): swayriscreative.com Web Designer Academy Programs: webdesigneracademy.com/programs Related Episodes: Episode 197: Building Visual Trust in an Artificial World with Pippa Tanko Episode 198: How To Make More With Less Web Design Clients Episode 191: How To Choose the Right Web Design Business Model About Diane Whiddon: Diane Whiddon is the founder of AI Designer's Academy, where she teaches designers how to use AI with the eye and judgment of a creative director. She is also the owner of Swayrise Creative, her boutique Squarespace web design agency. aidesignersacademy.com | LinkedIn: Diane Whiddon About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method, and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: https://webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: https://shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner | @shannonlmattern
We're halfway through the year.Are you ahead, behind, on track, or honestly not sure?Most independent consultants answer that question with a feeling.Behind because the pipeline feels out of their control.Ahead because they had a few strong months that created relief.On track because they've got a longer-term contract.Or they avoid the question completely because they never committed to a goal in the first place.But your feeling is not the same thing as your business reality.In this episode, Melisa Liberman walks you through how to check your mid-year feeling against the facts, then decide what to do next based on where you actually stand.You'll hear how to identify which mid-year position you're actually in, and how to build the right second-half plan from there if: - You have “goal amnesia”.- You have goal avoidance and never set a goal.- You're behind, and tempted to reduce your goal.- You're ahead, and not sure whether to stay the course, raise the goal, or something else - You're on track, and potentially at risk of sabotaging yourself without realizing it.This episode will help you stop using pressure, avoidance, or wishful thinking as your mid-year plan. You'll leave with a clearer picture of where your consulting business really stands and what to do next so the second half of the year is not driven by panic, relief, or guessing. Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why planning for the second half matters more than most consultants realize[00:03] Agenda overview[00:04] Companion resource: Quarterly Plan for Consultants at icquarterlyplan.com [00:05] The five scenarios: where independent consultants land at mid-year [00:07] Do the math before anything else [00:11] Scenario 1: You don't know where you stand [00:15] Scenario 2: You never set a goal [00:20] Scenario 3: You're behind [00:26] Scenario 4: You're ahead [00:29] Scenario 5: You're on track [00:31] The 5 Steps to put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Quarterly Plan for Consultants. Download free at icquarterlyplan.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-278Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.
In this episode of Poised for Exit, Matthew Kulp, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at HUB Retirement and Wealth Management, shares why time is one of the greatest advantages an owner can have when preparing for succession. Drawing from both his advisory work and his own firm's five-year transition process, Matthew explains how early planning gives owners more options, stronger buyer readiness, and a clearer path to life after the sale.The conversation explores what it takes to prepare well before a sale is on the table, from understanding business value and exploring exit options to aligning partners, building the right advisory team, and navigating due diligence. Matthew also shares what his team learned while preparing their own firm for transition, including the importance of difficult conversations and choosing the best-fit buyer.For owners who want to exit on their terms, this episode makes one thing clear: preparation is what creates options. The sooner you start planning, the more control you have over your value, your buyer, your timeline, and your next chapter.Connect with Matthew Kulp hereLearn More About HUB's Business Owner Advisory Services hereTake the Business Transition Readiness Assessment hereJoin the Business Owner Roundtable Series hereConnect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor
Hank Sheinkopf, President at Sheinkopf Ltd. & Veteran Consultant, joins Sid to expand on Mayor Mamdani's administration negotiating in bad faith after quietly yanking the funding for additional NYPD cops at the eleventh hour after negotiations had already concluded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Government proposal writing can fall apart over a single missed sentence, and that's exactly what happened on a $20 million, five-year federal contract that proposal strategist Zach Golden still calls his "nightmare." In this episode, Zach breaks down his stage-by-stage proposal process, from building a bid/no-bid matrix to using AI for compliance checks, and explains the costly lesson that changed how he reviews every requirement before submission. Key takeaways from this episode: How to build a proposal matrix that filters bid/no-bid decisions in under 15 minutes Why a missed training documentation clause led to a "not technically acceptable" rejection on a $20 million janitorial contract How AI-assisted compliance checks now catch buried requirements humans miss on complex, multi-building contracts Why clarifying scope discrepancies upfront prevents change order disputes with contracting officers How incumbent research and pricing intel shape a stronger proposal strategy EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:50 - Building the proposal bid no bid matrix 1:30 - Editing the AI generated proposal outline 2:24 - Running compliance checks after writing proposals 3:04 - Clarifying scope discrepancies to avoid change orders 4:21 - Researching incumbents and pricing before bidding 4:50 - The 20 million dollar janitorial contract story 6:00 - Receiving the not technically acceptable rejection 6:28 - Requesting a debrief and finding the missed clause 7:38 - How AI would have caught the compliance gap Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.
Most business owners think they have an SEO problem.Many actually have a visibility problem.Or a messaging problem.Or they are simply focusing on the wrong things.In this episode with Mariah Magazine, award winning SEO consultant, educator, and creator, we talk about the biggest SEO myths business owners believe and how customers are actually finding businesses online today.This was not a technical conversation.It was a practical discussion about how business owners can stop guessing and start understanding what people are searching for.In this episode you will learn:• Why most business owners misunderstand SEO• The biggest mistakes companies make with their websites• How customers actually search for products and services• Why Google Business Profiles matter more than most people realize• What AI means for the future of searchWe also talked about content creation, YouTube, marketing agencies, keyword research, and why understanding customer intent changes everything.If you want more people finding your business online...This episode is a must listen.Connect with Mariah Magazine:Website: mariahmagazine.comYouTube: Search "Mariah Magazine" on YouTubeInstagram: @mariahmagazineThreads: @mariahmagazineMariah regularly shares free SEO tutorials, workshops, and resources to help business owners get found online.