Podcasts about executive coach

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Ricketts, founder and CEO of Lawnline Marketing, to unpack how scaling a Specialized Company through systems, culture, and AI drives remarkable growth. Under Tony's leadership, Lawnline Marketing secured the No. 306 spot on the 2024 Inc. As the leader of a specialized agency focused on the green industry, Tony shares how concentrated expertise and tailored processes helped Lawnline expand to support over 200 lawn and landscape businesses nationwide. We dig into how a Specialized Company leverages AI tools to automate content creation while preserving high-quality, industry-focused output. Tony emphasizes the importance of a strong cultural foundation—built intentionally—to sustain a Specialized Company as it scales. Tune in to learn how specializing strategically can give your business a competitive edge and set the stage for scalable success.

Andro Donovan shares her remarkable path from motivating disadvantaged youth in London to transforming organizational cultures worldwide. Her passionate approach to helping leaders find their true essence rather than chasing external symbols of success creates a compelling framework for anyone feeling stuck or unfulfilled despite outward achievements.The conversation reveals powerful concepts like distinguishing between "form" (material success) and "essence" (deeper meaning), the life-changing practice of intentional visioning, and the transformative power of creating "forums" where leaders can safely explore their deepest challenges. Particularly fascinating is Donovan's description of how many professionals unconsciously "clock out of their soul" upon entering work environments that fail to embrace their full humanity and creativity.Through personal stories and client examples, Donovan demonstrates how asking deeper questions—Who am I around when I'm happy? What lights me up? What do I want to be remembered for?—can fundamentally redirect our lives toward greater fulfillment. Her insights on moving from "head space" (analytical, problem-solving) to "heart space" (empathetic, vulnerable) offer practical wisdom for leaders seeking more meaningful connections with colleagues, family, and themselves.Whether you're questioning your career direction, struggling with work-life alignment, or simply feeling there must be more to success than what you've achieved, this episode provides both comforting validation and actionable pathways forward. Listen now to discover how you might finally answer the question that haunts so many successful people: "What truly matters?"Please visit www.internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com to learn more about Mo Fathelbab and International Facilitators Organization (IFO), a leading provider of facilitators and related group facilitation services, providing training, certification, marketing services, education, and community for peer group facilitators at all stages of their career.

Giving back is rarely seen as the road to success, but in Emily Letran's case, that's exactly what happened. In this episode of The Dental Economist, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Dr. Emily Letran, a remarkable dentist and now Executive Coach, who journeyed from being a refugee to establishing herself as a successful practice owner and philanthropy leader. Join her and host Mike Huffaker as they explore the power of clarity in decision-making, strategies for preventing burnout, and how embracing new technologies while maintaining human connection can drive practice growth. Whether you're seeking to scale your practice or find more fulfillment in dentistry, this conversation delivers practical insights on letting go, building strong teams, and creating sustainable success. As it turns out - slowing down might be the key to moving forward in your dental journey.

Send us a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast TodayHave Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Love every moment.” - Dr. Dolores FazzinoExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this raw and powerful episode, Marcy reveals the real reason even top performers plateau—and how to unlock a life of meaning, momentum, and fulfillment.Through her proven Show Up System, Marcy shares how to transition from “just showing up” to “truly showing up”—and why that single shift will transform your business, your relationships, and your purpose. 00:01:00 Marcy's personal story of losing her voice—and what it taught her about presence00:08:00 The three levels of “showing up” and why most people are stuck in level two00:13:00 Deathbed regrets and the one truth most successful people miss00:19:00 Why hustle culture is hurting your business and your health00:25:00 How Marcy helped a founder unlock a 9-figure deal by changing one habit00:30:00 The neuroscience of showing up and how it impacts decision-making00:36:00 How to create a company culture that fosters true presence and trust00:47:00 Why level three leaders outperform—and how to get thereClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/450Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do Unlock Your Lucrative Exit and Secure Your Legacy

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Vlad Moskovski , CEO | Executive Coach and Culture Designer Vlad Moskovski transforms conscious leaders into visionary architects of growth as their organizations evolve and transform. A 3x founder and leadership development expert with 15+ years of experience, he uniquely blends hands-on operational expertise with deep psychological insight through both coaching and strategic consulting. - Taking a holistic approach, Vlad works simultaneously at three levels: - The leader's mindset, executive presence, somatic & emotional intelligence - The leadership team's alignment and collective effectiveness - The organization's systems, culture, and strategic execution His frameworks have empowered 30+ organizations through programs like The Circulars Accelerator, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Alchemist Accelerator, and HAAS Business School Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:43 Discovering 'The Body Keeps the Score' 01:47 Trauma's Impact on Leadership 06:10 Somatic Awareness in Coaching 12:41 Psychological Safety in Teams 19:47 Navigating Vulnerability in Leadership 25:46 Practical Advice for Emerging Leaders 28:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What does it mean to truly partner with your clients as a coach? In this episode, Executive Coach and author Karen Davis shares what makes a great coach—from trusting your intuition and evoking inner wisdom to holding space through silence and structure. Karen offers insights from her book How to Get the Most Out of Coaching and unpacks the power of agreements versus expectations. We also touch on her recent keynote on gender inequity, her work with entrepreneurs, and why integrity in coaching always begins with “I”. Karen Davis – Executive Coach | Author | Speaker Karen Davis is a highly respected executive coach, author, and speaker with over 25 years of leadership experience in the B2B technology sector. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she brings deep insight, intuition, and heart to every coaching relationship. For nearly two decades, Karen has supported executives, entrepreneurs, and fellow coaches to thrive personally and professionally. She is the co-author of How to Get the Most Out of Coaching: A Client's Guide for Optimizing the Coaching Experience and two other titles. Whether she's coaching from her studio near Boulder, Colorado, or walking in nature with her dogs, Jax and Pepper, Karen's work is infused with compassion, clarity, and joy. Her greatest support system includes her life partner, Alex Mill, and her two adult children, Dustin and Alexa.

“Happiness is often around an external event or external situation where joy is internal.” “You can't pour from an empty soul.” “You can choose how to show up.”   Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Linda Shively, a neuroscience and mindset coach, about the importance of joy, resilience, and generosity. Linda shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity, including escaping an abusive marriage and dealing with her daughter's health challenges. She introduces the concept of 'joy-stealing dragons' that hinder personal happiness and offers strategies to tame them. The conversation also explores the significance of laughter yoga, the difference between joy and happiness, and the importance of self-generosity. Linda emphasizes the power of gratitude and small joys in cultivating a fulfilling life.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Joy-stealing dragons can hinder personal happiness. Laughter yoga promotes intentional joy and connection. Joy is an internal state, while happiness is often external. Generosity can manifest in many forms beyond money. Self-care is essential for personal well-being. Traveling provides perspective and joy. Unexpected connections can lead to profound mentorship. Being present is crucial for mental well-being. Gratitude can spark joy even in difficult times.   Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Joy and Resilience 02:17 Linda's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 05:30 The Joy Stealing Dragons 08:30 Taming Your Inner Dragons 12:13 The Power of Storytelling 14:18 Understanding Joy vs. Happiness 15:32 The Essence of Generosity 16:36 Self-Generosity and Personal Care 17:06 Filling the Soul: Nourishment and Joy 17:40 Travel as a Soul-Filling Experience 18:36 Unexpected Connections: Mentorship and Friendship 20:22 The Power of Presence in Communication 24:04 Rapid Fire Insights on Joy and Mindfulness   Guest Bio | Linda Shively has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and is a best-selling author, international award-winning speaker, and neuroscience and mindset expert. She has presented at Nasdaq, the Mexican Stock Exchange, the New York Academy of Medicine, the Mexican National Academy of Medicine, the Harvard Club of Boston, the New York City Bar Association, Walmart, and Carnegie Hall. Linda has been a multiple-time guest on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC television, featured in a feature film with Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels, and even performed at the Rose Bowl for over 90,000 people. After healing from an abusive marriage, and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her 3-year-old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim her joy in life. Today she helps successful women defeat the dragons in their life and elevate their joy to new levels. Linda has studied brain and mind function for over 30 years, earning a psychobiology degree from UCLA, is a certified Master Life and Executive Coach, a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Master Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.    Guest Resources:  Quiz to identify one of your biggest Joy-Stealing Dragons and what to do about it: https://JoyStealingDragons.com Meditation to get you grounded, present, and focused: https://MyPeacefulMeditation.com My book Getting to Joy to get practical tips to find your way back to joy:  https://GettingToJoy.com/gift https://LindaShively.com   Bridge Between Resources: 5 Degree Change Course Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Linda Shively, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.   Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 239, Special Guests, Mike Wernert and Tay Person.

Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement? Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solutions, and redefining authenticity through radical self-discovery.You can find Joe at: Website | The Art of Accomplishment podcast | Emotional Inquiry exercise | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Brené Brown about vulnerability, courage, and leadership transformation. Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, I explore how growing companies can effectively maintain their culture as they scale. Drawing insights from my experience with over 800 CEOs from the Inc. 5000, I address the challenges that arise when transitioning from small teams to larger organizations. I argue that attempting to preserve the original culture can be misguided; instead, leaders should focus on adaptability while upholding core values. I emphasize the importance of establishing clear values, aligning new talent with these principles, and viewing hiring as fostering a shared mission. Additionally, I discuss the necessity of evolving cultural values to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and market demands. I invite listeners to connect for resources that can aid in cultivating an environment where growth and culture harmoniously coexist.

Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the story you've been telling yourself… isn't true?In this moving and eye-opening episode, I sit down with award-winning journalist and author Jehan Casinader, whose book This Is Not How It Ends shook me—in the best way.We explore how the stories we carry (often from childhood) shape how we live, love, lead… and burn out.We dive into:The one question Jehan asks to instantly shift his mindsetHow loneliness and overwork hide behind outward successWhy your identity is not your job—and how to let goA simple 4-part framework for storytelling that connects and influencesWhat's broken in modern content creation—and how to stand out with substanceJehan opens up with honesty and heart. If you've ever felt like your life looks great on paper but feels off on the inside—this one's for you.Learn more about Jehan here - https://jehancasinader.co.nz/about/Grab a copy of Jehan's book here - https://jehancasinader.co.nz/book/Connect with Jehan on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehancasinader/Book Jehan to speak at your next event here - https://jehancasinader.co.nzIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.com - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Episode Overview  In this candid snack episode, Miranda Dorta turns the microphone around to interview Tracy Cherpeski about her specialized consulting approach for healthcare practice owners. This unscripted conversation reveals the genuine dynamic between the hosts while exploring the unique challenges facing healthcare providers who own their practices. Tracy shares insights on identifying scalability readiness, overcoming time management struggles, and the evolution from one-on-one consulting to building the Thriving Practice Community.  Key Highlights  The Business Acumen Gap: Healthcare providers often lack the business training needed to successfully operate their practices, despite their extensive clinical expertise The "Too Busy" Pattern: Practice owners frequently get caught in cycles of handling tasks that could be delegated to practice managers or administrative staff Scalability Assessment: Practices need solid operational foundations—including clinical, front office, and back office operations manuals—before they're ready to scale Community-Driven Support: The Thriving Practice Community was launched to create a peer ecosystem where healthcare providers can crowdsource business solutions and build a social safety net Delegation Dynamics: Many practice owners hesitate to delegate not from a need for control, but from concern about overwhelming their already busy teams Memorable Quotes  "In all the places for people to be struggling in their business, healthcare just really should not be one of them. It shouldn't be so hard."  "You provider owners are wearing two full time professional hats, maybe even kind of like a third one if you separate strategy from leadership."  "Just because you can doesn't mean that you should. Unless your entire staff is down with some stomach virus, you're not going to be doing your blood draws—your team is going to be doing that because that's what they're really good at."  "If we can smooth over the strategic aspect of it, the leadership aspect of it, the operational side and get it running like a well-oiled machine, then life is so much better and easier on the clinical side and outside of work."  "We wanted to take the focus off of me as the provider and build an ecosystem that's truly supportive, that creates that social safety net for people."  Miranda's Bio:  Miranda Dorta, B.F.A. (she/her/hers) is the Manager of Operations and PR at Tracy Cherpeski International. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with expertise in writing and creative storytelling, Miranda brings her skills in operations, public relations, and communication strategies to the Thriving Practice community. Based in the City of Oaks, she joined the team in 2021 and has been instrumental in streamlining operations while managing the company's public presence since 2022.  Tracy's Bio:  Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC (she/her/hers) is the Founder of Tracy Cherpeski International and Thriving Practice Community. As a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Tracy helps healthcare practice owners scale their businesses without sacrificing wellbeing. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and mindset mastery, she empowers clients to reclaim their time and reach their potential. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Tracy serves clients worldwide and is the Executive Producer and Host of the Thriving Practice podcast. Her guiding philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated.  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

In this episode, I sit down with Marcos Rivera, CEO of Pricing I/O, to explore how Adaptable Leadership drives rapid expansion in fast-growing companies. Marcos shares how embracing Adaptable Leadership has allowed Pricing I/O to secure a spot at No. 1,915 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, thanks to a 27% three-year revenue growth. We dive into real-world examples of Adaptable Leadership, including how he adjusts strategies in response to changing market conditions and team needs. Marcos provides actionable insights on empowering leaders to stay flexible, decisive, and resilient as their companies expand. Tune in to learn how mastering Adaptable Leadership can help your organization scale intelligently and sustainably.

Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! What if the key to unlocking your future self lies in how you treat her today? In this inspiring episode, Monique introduces the transformative concept of embodying your future self right now. Drawing from a powerful talk by Hal Hirschfeld, she explores the importance of developing a relationship with your future self and how this connection can guide your actions today. Monique challenges the common notion of 'winning tomorrow tonight' and instead encourages you to cultivate a mindset that prioritizes being held, healthy, and whole.Join Monique on this journey and learn how to make choices today that honor the vibrant, successful version of yourself you aspire to be. Tune in now!MENTIONED55 | When You Do The Most But Expect The Least: Letting Go Of Shrinking YourselfGEMS DROPPED“Making ​​tomorrow ​better ​today ​requires ​a ​commitment ​to ​certain ​rituals, ​certain ​behaviors ​​and ​it's ​in ​service of an ​investment ​in ​the ​version ​of ​you ​that ​will ​exist ​tomorrow ​because ​you've ​set ​her up ​for ​success. ​And ​those ​things ​are ​important.”“We ​are ​struggling ​to ​occupy ​our ​future ​state ​of ​ourselves because ​we ​have ​no ​relationship ​with ​her. It's like ​why ​would ​I ​sacrifice ​for ​you? ​I ​don't ​know ​you, ​girl. ​I ​don't ​know ​you.”“There's ​different ​levels ​to ​when ​we ​talk ​about ​feeling ​embodied. ​I ​think ​it's ​like ​past, ​present ​and ​future ​self ​embodiment. ​There's ​something ​here ​that ​is ​moving ​across ​the ​dimensions ​of ​our ​life, ​not ​just ​today, ​that's ​really ​important.”“Sacrifices ​are ​the ​hard-charging ​things ​that ​we ​do–the ​ways ​that ​we ​push ​ourselves ​harder ​to ​create ​a ​better ​future ​tomorrow. ​Sometimes ​the ​push, ​the ​really ​hard ​push ​is ​actually ​a ​deep ​​releasing ​of ​an ​attachment ​that ​we ​have ​today, ​or ​a ​belief ​that ​is ​actually ​holding ​our ​future ​self ​back.  ​Sometimes ​the ​sacrifice ​is ​a ​gift.”STAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

  Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Amy Chinian, Founder & Visionary Behind My Hair Helpers She highlights how perseverance, creativity, and unwavering faith helped her overcome financial hardship and build a successful lice removal business from the ground up. In today's episode, we discuss: Perseverance, creativity, and unwavering faith can turn even the toughest setbacks into a thriving business and renewed purpose,  showing that consistent effort and a solutions-oriented mindset often transform adversity into a life-changing opportunity. Aligning your work with a mission to help others leads to deeper fulfillment and genuine impact, demonstrating that purpose-driven actions not only benefit others but also bring meaning to your everyday life. Choosing faith over fear transforms anxiety into clear decision-making and emboldens you to bravely move forward even when the outcome isn't guaranteed. Using your gifts to uplift others creates meaning that transcends financial or external success, proving that your greatest legacy comes from the positive difference you make in the lives of those around you.   RESOURCES:   Guest Bio: Amy Chinian is the founder of My Hair Helpers, a head lice removal company rooted in compassion, education, and empowerment. After experiencing a significant financial setback, Amy rebuilt her life and business from the ground up, turning a deeply personal challenge into a thriving nationwide brand. With a focus on non-toxic solutions, expert-level service, and unmatched customer care, Amy has become a trusted voice for families navigating difficult situations.    Her journey is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.   Website/Social Links: info@myhairhelpers.com  Website: www.myhairhelpers.com   Instagram: www.instagram.com/myhairhelpers   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixbWLmr50f9frZZPQYv15w   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-chinian-90697b22/   Belinda's Bio: Belinda Pruyne is a renowned Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker recognized for her ability to transform executives, professionals, and small business owners into highly respected, influential leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, she partners with top-tier organizations, including IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, Discovery Channel, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, she led the redesign of two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is also a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. A thought leader in leadership development, Belinda is the creator and host of the Notable Leaders Radio podcast, where she has conducted 95+ interviews with top executives and business leaders, revealing the untold stories behind their success. Previously, as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, she oversaw a global team of 500 professionals, gaining deep expertise in client services and executive leadership. With 25+ years of experience, Belinda is a trusted advisor to startups, turnarounds, acquisitions, and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic, high-impact solutions in today's fast-evolving business landscape.   Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **What is different about mid-career transitions – and what is key to navigating them successfully? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews Warwick John Fahy, business psychologist and behavioral change expert, on three keys to making mid-career transitions: Energy, Ego and Expression. Warwick shares the best practices of high performance athletes, the latest in sleep and habit formation research, and practical tips that have worked for him and the executives he coaches. We also dive into counter-intuitive insights: Why you should set the bar low, thinking in terms of learning vs earning, and how “building from your strengths” and “activation” looks different when mid-career. By the end of this episode, you'll leave with concrete ways to stay energized – and relevant – in the next phase of your career.SHOW NOTES:The “flow of energy”: Why Warwick left the UK for China in his early twentiesWhat elite athletes can teach us about “periodization” when it comes to tackling mid-career transitionsEarly-career transitions vs Mid-Career TransitionsWarwick's personal choice when he had a daughterWarwick's hard truth: Accept that our physical powers will waneKEY #1 ENERGY and how to manage it mid-career: “Your level of awareness has to really step up”How an extra hour of sleep will increase your effectiveness as a leader by 10%Practical tip to better manage your energy: To start a new routine, identify a trigger that you can “hook” that routine on toCounterintuitive insight: Why you should set the bar very, very lowKEY #2 EGO & IDENTITY – why people don't really want to hear the truthReframing and thinking in terms of “learning” vs “earning” exercisesWhat is your career “anchor”?Running experiments: how to avoid “overloading” and the importance of focusing on one thingKEY #3 EXPRESSION – What “Build from strengths” and “Activate” looks like at mid-careerThe lifeline exercise: What's your story?The power of Weak ties and Dormant tiesHow Asia has most influenced Warwick's views on influence, leadership and life BIO AND LINKS:Warwick John Fahy is a business psychologist, best-selling author and motivational speaker. An expert in the science of behavioral change and communication, he is the best-selling author of two books, The One Minute Presenter, and Influence: the Jack Ma Way. Originally from the UK, he has been based in Asia for more than 2 decades. Warwick specializes in leadership development, influence, personal effectiveness and habit building, and large group public speaking. He holds a Masters with Distinction in Organisational Psychology from University of London with a specialisation in Psychological Capital and personal resilience. Outside of work he is a dedicated father and endurance athlete, including the Ironman triathalon.** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **Get the FREE mid-Career Transition Guide from Warwick here: go.midcareerpivot.comWarwick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwickjohnfahy/details/experience/Warwick's book The One Minute Presenter: https://a.co/d/i1hPD6zWarwick's book Influence The Jack Ma Way: https://a.co/d/5KESmsdBook recommendation: Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker): https://a.co/d/hhB3jC6Book recommendation: Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg): https://a.co/d/ighhQGd97% Effective, Now on video, here: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveMichael's Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you have topic ideas for our podcast or want to reach Michelle, send us a text! We'd love to hear from you!NEW SERIES! Actionable guidance and neuro-insights to drive sustainable performanceSupport the showMichelle L Steffes is a Certified Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach and Author of two books: "Reframe & Rewire" (also available on Audible) and "The Machine Inside Me." Discover more and contact her through her website, IPV Consulting.

How to Lead in Every Direction Using DISCIf you've ever struggled to get your point across to upper leadership, motivate your team, or work alongside your peers, this episode is for you.Chris is joined by Executive Coach and DISC expert Lyneé South to talk about how leaders can influence and communicate more effectively in every direction—up, down, and sideways—using DISC.Whether you're in a mid-level leadership role or leading a team, you'll walk away with tools to increase trust, adapt communication, and lead with confidence.Genesis 41 (00:01:01)A biblical example introduces the concept of leading in every direction.Why Leading in All Directions Is So Hard (00:02:41)Mid-level leaders often feel stuck between their team and upper leadership.Using DISC to Lead Up (00:09:39)DISC helps leaders tailor communication to gain trust and support from their leaders.Leading Your Team With DISC (00:16:11)Understanding DISC helps leaders guide and connect with team members more effectively.Influencing Peers and Cross-Functional Teams (00:20:10)Leaders can use DISC to build better collaboration across departments.What Happens if We Are Implementing DISC? (00:23:46)Using DISC in meetings and brainstorming leads to better alignment and reduced friction.Helping Your Leadership Team Use DISC Effectively (00:28:36)Leadership teams that use DISC intentionally see improved trust and fewer misunderstandings.Action Steps (00:37:22)Five practical ways to start using DISC to lead more effectively.Conclusion (00:39:14)Leading based on how people are wired leads to better communication, stronger relationships, and a healthier culture.

In this powerful episode of The Mystic Millionaire Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant and bold Coach Keren Eldad—renowned executive coach, bestselling author of GILDED, and founder of THE CLUB—to talk about what it truly means to break free from the cycle of overachievement and reclaim your authentic self. Keren shares her journey of releasing perfectionism, healing from burnout, and redefining success from the inside out. Together, we explore the transformational shift from striving to surrendering, from doing to being. We also discuss her 12-step path for workaholics, the awakening that changed everything, and how peace became the new power. If you're the woman who's ready to stop proving and start living, this episode is for you! Follow Keren Eldad here:Website: https://kereneldad.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren/Ready to Break the Cycle of Empty Ambition and Step into Your Extraordinary Self? Check Coach Keren's book, "GILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism and the Relentless Pursuit of More" here: https://breakfreewithgilded.com/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs I only share with my inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeJoin the Mastering Your Mindset Facebook Group, and surround yourself with individuals who are on their journey to success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringYourMindsetwithDanielleWant to start working with me? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.as.me/strategycallYou can catch the video version of this episode on my YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with me can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag me, and send me a DM @TheDanielleAmos; I'd be so grateful if you could leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Support the show

Panagiota Hatzis is the VP of Human Resources at HexClad Cookware, a hybrid cookware company. With over 15 years of experience in HR, she has led people and teams through hyper-growth, global expansion, and major cultural transformation. Panagiota is also an Executive Coach at MentorPass and Leaderology. Before HexClad Cookware, she was the Vice President of Human Resources at Common Thread Collective, where she helped scale the company from 20 to 80 employees across 10 states. In this episode… Scaling a company from $10 million to $100 million requires more than just great products or marketing; it demands an intentional and strategic approach to building and leading teams. Yet many leaders overlook people operations as a vital growth lever, treating HR as an administrative function rather than a revenue and culture driver. How can businesses rethink their people strategy to avoid burnout, misalignment, and stalled growth? People operations and organizational psychology expert Panagiota Hatzis emphasizes repositioning HR as a strategic business partner aligned with EBITDA goals. This requires maintaining relational equity — trust and mutual respect — between leaders and teams and optimizing processes to minimize burnout. Building culture intentionally through frequent communication, transparency, and accountability is crucial for maintaining alignment as you scale to the next stage of revenue.  In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris interviews Panagiota Hatzis, VP of Human Resources at HexClad Cookware, about using people operations as a strategic growth engine. She explains how to encourage guilt-free time off for employees, the difference between effort and authentic business results, and how to close the gap between leadership intent and the employee experience.

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In this episode, I dive into the biggest Mistake When Scaling that I see leaders make—and how you can avoid it. If you're growing fast, it's easy to focus only on sales or systems, but ignoring the human side is often the critical Mistake When Scaling. I'll walk you through the leadership shifts that are essential as your team expands and your company evolves. I've coached hundreds of founders and CEOs through this journey, and today I'll share specific strategies to help you stay ahead of the most common Mistake When Scaling. I'm Gene Hammett, an executive coach with over ten years of experience working with CEOs and their executive teams. After studying the leadership of fast-growth companies, I have developed frameworks and insights to help you and your company grow.

Episode 385 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Julia Austin - Board Member, Executive Coach, HBS Senior Lecturer, Operator, Angel Investor, and now - Author. Another repeat original guest! Julia was a guest for Episode 30 of The VentureFizz Podcast back in 2018 where we do a deep dive into her background plus cover lots of interesting topics like what it takes to become a great Product Manager and others. In this interview, we catch up to discuss her new role as an author and the details about her new book called After The Idea - What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/julia-austin/after-the-idea/9781541705296 https://www.amazon.com/After-Idea-Really-Create-Startup/dp/1541705270 Julia is a seasoned operator who has served in leadership roles at several scaled technology companies like Akamai, VMware, and DigitalOcean. She has also advised hundreds of founders and startups. In this new book, which I believe will become a new staple in the entrepreneurial startup circles, she helps entrepreneurs navigate the complexities and challenges of building a startup like important matters around product, people, operations, and more. What I also appreciate the most about this book is the fact that it is very comprehensive, yet easy to understand and implement. In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of great topics like: * A quick run through Julia's background - check out Episode 30 for the deeper dive. * How Julia became a member of the faculty at Harvard Business School and the impact of The Startup Operations course that she created. * The inside look at what it's like to write a book. * How proper discovery can help avoid false positives. * Why entrepreneurs don't always need a co-founder. * The importance of ABR - that being Always Be Recruiting - for founders. * The difference between Founders & Joiners * Comparing the Boston and NYC startup ecosystems. * And so much more.

Does your organisation struggle to retain high-potential female talent without knowing why? Today I am looking at 5 key reasons organisations struggle to retain key female talent mid-career. We are discussing:Culture, inclusion and belongingTransparency  - this is a biggie!Active sponsorshipLeadership developmentLet's be really honest about the barriers women are facing on a day-to-day basis and start taking measurable action towards creating more enriching careers for women.Something I said today:"Women must be made aware when internal roles are opening up for application. Too often they are not made equally aware of potential opportunities and so can't apply. This has a compound impact: not only do they not even have the opportunity to present themselves as a potential candidate, their exclusion can lead to them doubting the support they have in the organisation which can then also diminish their confidence and sense of belonging further." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Download Rebecca's Speakers' Bio - book Rebecca for your next event or trainingListen to other related episodes : The Work-Life Barrier; The Bias Barrier; The Culture BarrierRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Think ADHD is just for kids? Think again.In this powerful episode, I sit down with ADHD strategist Skye Waterson to unpack what adult ADHD really looks like—and why so many high performers are missed or misdiagnosed.We explore:Why ADHD often hides in high achieversThe link between burnout and executive dysfunctionWhat dopamine has to do with motivationHow to build habits and structure that actually stickPractical tools like the Focus Filter and sensory rewardsIf you've ever felt scattered, time-blind, or stuck in shiny-object mode—this one's for you.Learn more about Skye here - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/about-skye-watersonFollow Skye on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/Sky's Focus Filter tool - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filterSky's podcast – The ADHD Skills Lab - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslabWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.com - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Garren Hillow, Executive Coach and Author. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Garren, covering: Why not being a PhD scientist really helped him in selling science How recruiting for glory enabled him to hire the best people on the planet Buying a CRO business and getting comfortable with the risk of bankruptcy Going all in on his business, and sticking true to its core vision, enabled this David to beat the sector's Goliaths From struggling to make payroll, to the perfect storm that led to a $190m sale Garren Hilow is a biotech entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker best known for co-founding Abveris, an antibody discovery company he scaled without venture capital and ultimately sold to Twist Bioscience for $ 190 M. His journey is a masterclass in building a high-value, capital-efficient business in one of the world's toughest industries. At Abveris, Garren focused on resourcefulness, sales mastery, and building a sellable system, not just a company, allowing him to achieve a major exit while staying true to his entrepreneurial ideals. Today, Garren works with founders and CEOs across life sciences and B2B sectors, helping them build scalable, independent businesses without sacrificing control. He's passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to create long-term value through practical skills like sales, leadership, and strategic marketing, always with an eye on sustainable, founder-friendly growth. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!  Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by  ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.

In this episode, I sit down with Max Friar, founder and Managing Partner of Calder Capital, to explore how building a People-Centric Business has fueled the firm's impressive growth. Max shares how prioritizing team development, transparency, and a culture of ownership has been key to scaling a People-Centric Business in the competitive M&A industry. We discuss the systems and leadership philosophies that have enabled Calder Capital to thrive, even amid economic headwinds. Ranked No. 1,409 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, Calder Capital has achieved a remarkable 346% growth since 2020, a testament to the power of a People-Centric Business model

    In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, world-renowned executive coach and bestselling author, Marshall Goldsmith, joins Harry Kraemer of Northwestern University to share timeless advice on career and life success. Learn proven strategies that can help participants successfully balance being present, while simultaneously planning for your future in a world that is ever changing. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience in February 2025.    00:00 – Intro   01:50 – Key to Being a Great Coach  6:35 – Common Challenges when Changing Behaviors  8:31 – Identifying and Overcoming Blind Spots  9:10 – The Most Effective Methodology  12:50 – Role of Feedback, or Feed “Forward”  13:51 – Evolving Landscape of Leadership  18:27 – Coping with Hard Decisions   21:00 – Achievement vs. Happiness   24:00 – The Power of Mentorship  28:10 – AI Platform   31:00 – Daily Practices for Effective Leadership  33:50 – What Future Leaders Need to Know  36:23 – Guiding Principles and Philosophies  40:35 – The Secret to Staying Inspired  44:44 – Do the Work or Let it Go  48:35 – Final Bits of Advice  50:48 – Outro    Episode Link: Marshall Goldsmith     Guest Host: Harry M. Kraemer, Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations, Northwestern University  Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago        Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.    For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Fairley McCaskill, Media Strategist & Founder | SJ&Y PR. She shares how resilience, self-awareness, and intentionality shaped her journey from single motherhood to becoming a successful leader in the music industry.   In today's episode, we discuss: Reflect on your roots for career inspiration. Look at your childhood passions and the environments you grew up in to uncover talents and interests that could shape your future.  Unlock personal clarity and direction by revisiting what has always inspired you. Make resilience your superpower. Don't shy away from difficulties; instead, view them as chances to adapt, overcome, and thrive.  Experience a mindset shift that empowers you to tackle anything life throws at you. Let go of perfectionism to unlock real progress. Recognize that mistakes and imperfection are part of success, not enemies of it. Reduce stress and open yourself up to greater creativity, innovation, and satisfaction. Use storytelling to connect and build impact. Telling your story authentically can foster deep connections and inspire others.  Discover your purpose and influence by sharing what makes you unique and learning to view your journey as a valuable narrative. Step up to visible leadership, especially if you've been behind the scenes. Don't be afraid to let your work, perspective, and presence be recognized.  Inspire others, open doors for yourself, and shape the spaces you're in.   RESOURCES:   Guest Bio Fairley McCaskill is a leading media strategist known for shaping culturally resonant narratives and elevating bold, authentic voices. Her recent client roster reflects both legacy and next-gen talent — including Missy Elliott, Jason Derulo, Janelle Monáe, BRELAND, Flyana Boss, Alicia Creti, and Raiche among others — and she brings both sharp strategy and a deeply human touch to every campaign. Whether amplifying icons or launching rising stars, Fairley blends industry insight with creative direction to build lasting visibility and purpose-driven impact. She's a trusted voice behind the scenes, aligning artists, personalities, and brands with the moments, messages, and platforms that matter most. With a passion for powerful storytelling and purpose-led branding, Fairley has built a reputation for representing talent and projects that stand for something — across music, film, fashion, and advocacy. Her work lives at the intersection of visibility and integrity, where media strategy, talent relations, and cultural insight come together to create long-term narratives that resonate. To Fairley, good PR is more than just press — it's about presence, purpose, and transformation. She is the steady, strategic hand helping talent show up in the world as their most aligned and amplified selves.  “I create uncommon connections that produce uncommon results.”  ~Fairley McCaskill    Website/Social Links IG: @susiejuan  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairleymccaskill   Belinda's Bio: Belinda Pruyne is a renowned Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker recognized for her ability to transform executives, professionals, and small business owners into highly respected, influential leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, she partners with top-tier organizations, including IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, Discovery Channel, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, she led the redesign of two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is also a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. A thought leader in leadership development, Belinda is the creator and host of the Notable Leaders Radio podcast, where she has conducted 95+ interviews with top executives and business leaders, revealing the untold stories behind their success. Previously, as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, she oversaw a global team of 500 professionals, gaining deep expertise in client services and executive leadership. With 25+ years of experience, Belinda is a trusted advisor to startups, turnarounds, acquisitions, and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic, high-impact solutions in today's fast-evolving business landscape.     Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

Episode Overview  During Mental Health Awareness Month and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore a critical business issue affecting healthcare practices nationwide. Male patients with undiagnosed PTSD and mental health challenges are creating hidden operational costs, revenue losses, and staff frustration—all while walking out feeling unheard and unlikely to return. This episode breaks down the business case for recognizing how men's mental health decline presents differently and provides actionable strategies to turn this challenge into a competitive advantage.  Note: We approach this topic from a business and operational perspective, deferring to clinical mental health professionals for diagnosis and treatment guidance.  Key Highlights  The Hidden Financial Impact: Unrecognized men's mental health issues cost practices through incomplete care cycles, staff burnout, reputation damage, and missed referral opportunities Why Traditional Approaches Fail: Current assessment tools and communication strategies were developed primarily for women, creating systematic blind spots for male presentations Different Presentation Patterns: Men with PTSD show anger instead of sadness, risk-taking behaviors, work performance swings, and physical symptoms rather than traditional emotional indicators The Competitive Advantage: Practices that adapt first will capture a significantly underserved market segment and become go-to providers for entire families Strategic Implementation: Small, targeted modifications create maximum impact—environmental changes, communication training, enhanced screening, and referral network development Measurement Matters: Track engagement rates, referral completion, patient satisfaction by gender, and reputation metrics to ensure sustainable change Leadership Opportunity: Position your practice as a leader in comprehensive mental wellness during awareness months Memorable Quotes  "You're looking at undiagnosed PTSD and mental health decline in men, and it's creating a cascade of operational problems that are costing you significantly."  "Your practice was designed around assessment tools and communication strategies developed primarily for women. This isn't anyone's fault—it's just the historical reality of healthcare development. But it's creating a systematic blind spot."  "The practices that thrive in the next decade are going to be the ones that can adapt their operations to meet patients where they are, not where we think they should be."  "Every patient who feels unheard, misunderstood, or inadequately treated represents lost revenue, missed opportunities, and potential reputation damage."  "Thriving practices aren't built on good intentions—they're built on strategic systems that deliver consistent results for both patients and providers."  Action Items for Listeners  ✓ Assess your current intake forms for gender-neutral mental health screening ✓ Train staff to ask functional impact questions rather than emotional state questions  ✓ Evaluate your waiting room environment and reading materials ✓ Build relationships with mental health providers specializing in men's mental health ✓ Implement tracking systems for male patient engagement and satisfaction ✓ Start with one strategic modification that aligns with your current resources  This episode is part of the Thriving Practice podcast series, focused on helping healthcare provider-owners build sustainable, profitable practices through strategic operations and leadership development.  Tracy's Bio:  Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC (she/her/hers) is the Founder of Tracy Cherpeski International and Thriving Practice Community. As a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Tracy helps healthcare practice owners scale their businesses without sacrificing wellbeing. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and mindset mastery, she empowers clients to reclaim their time and reach their potential. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Tracy serves clients worldwide and is the Executive Producer and Host of the Thriving Practice podcast. Her guiding philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated.  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

In this candid and powerful conversation, Jill Griffin—Career Strategist and Executive Coach—sits down with Vicki Bradley, CEO and Founder of Women in Leadership, to talk about the messy middle of career setbacks and how to come out stronger.They dive into the emotional toll of getting fired, how to reframe workplace trauma, and what it really takes to rebuild career joy and confidence.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Recover from being fired and reclaim your narrativeShift from feeling like a victim to showing up as an empowered professionalUse clarity and compassion as a launchpad for career growthStop hiding, start healing, and own your storyApply mindset shifts that move you from “impossible” to “possible”Explore how coaching can support your reinventionPlus, Jill shares why she believes her brain injury was the greatest gift she never asked for.This interview has been lightly edited for time.Support the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

We often talk about diversity in terms of background or culture, but age diversity plays just as big a role in team success. In this episode, we explore what happens when you bring together different generations at work and create space for all voices to be heard.Gary Danoff, a global leader at Google and an experienced executive coach, shares how he builds strong, multigenerational teams. He explains how to recognize and work with the different experiences that shape each generation. His approach centers on curiosity, active listening, and what he calls leading with love. Gary also shares how he encourages open conversations on teams and why understanding strengths is more useful than relying on labels.This is a practical look at how to create respectful, high-performing environments where people of any age feel valued and motivated.Key Takeaways:1. Curiosity is the bridge - Asking questions and staying open to others' experiences helps create understanding across generations.2. Labels are only starting points - Generational terms can guide conversations but should never limit how we see or support people.3. Love belongs in leadership - Caring about your team as people helps build trust and brings out their best work.4. Strengths matter more than age - People thrive when leaders match work styles to individual strengths, not generational stereotypes.5. Tough moments create growth - When conflict shows up, leaders need to step in, listen, and help teams learn through it.Resources MentionedThe Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I've discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.In less than 10 minutes, find out where you're empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/About the Guest:Gary Danoff is an Advisor, Executive Coach, Content Creator and Global Leader of Alliances for Google Workspace at Google. Gary loves working with people in leadership and contributor roles regardless of title. What matters most is the curiosity they have to overcome obstacles, create new paths for themselves and their organizations, and do so while employing a mix of humor, determination and with an open heart/desire to create work they and others love. As an executive coach, Gary serves founders, entrepreneurs, executives from all over the globe and those around them. With a focus on improving human connection in a digital world, Gary is the executive producer and host of What's Next Now! Guests share their stories of blending business goals, public interest, personal passion, and their best human strengths to create positive outcomes for themselves, citizens, customers and the employees they serve. https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydanoff https://www.instagram.com/garydanoff/?hl=en

In this episode, I sit down with David Fan, founder and CEO of Fanale Drinks, to explore how Strategic Leadership Development has been instrumental in scaling his boba tea supply business. David shares how prioritizing Strategic Leadership Development enabled him to build a resilient team, adapt to market shifts, and sustain rapid growth. We delve into the specific leadership frameworks and mindsets that helped Fanale Drinks evolve from a small Hayward-based startup to a national supplier of boba ingredients and equipment. David emphasizes that Strategic Leadership Development isn't just about personal growth—it's about cultivating a culture that empowers others to lead. Tune in to learn how intentional leadership practices can drive long-term success in fast-growing companies.

Unlocking Leadership Potential: How Luciana Núñez Champions Coaching-Centric CulturesIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Luciana Núñez, Executive Coach at The Preston Associates and author of Coaching Power: Leading with Coaching to Create Individual, Team, and Organizational Outperformance. Luciana shares her deep passion for understanding human dynamics, her approach to building empowered leadership teams, and the actionable framework outlined in her new book. If you're a founder or executive looking to level up your leadership and foster a high-performing team culture, this conversation offers strategic insight and practical tools.Embracing Coaching as the Future of LeadershipLuciana opens up about the human-centered influences that inform her coaching practice—particularly her appreciation for interpersonal storytelling, like in the series The White Lotus, which reveals the layered complexity of relationships. She sees a strong parallel between coaching and storytelling, noting that both require empathy, deep listening, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Drawing from this, Luciana encourages leaders to observe how they engage with others and to reflect on the subtle cues that impact team dynamics.Professionally, Luciana emphasizes that 70% of her coaching work focuses on team coaching—not just individuals—which she believes is a more scalable and sustainable way to transform organizations. At The Preston Associates, she collaborates with a global network of coaches to implement systems-level leadership development. As companies face rapid growth or operational complexity, she helps leadership teams align on values, communication, and accountability—turning fragmentation into cohesion.Luciana also underscores the importance of coaching in navigating today's VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment. With up to five generations now represented in the workforce, leaders must adapt to evolving expectations—especially from younger employees who prefer empowerment over command-and-control leadership. Through her book Coaching Power, Luciana provides a step-by-step guide for leaders looking to adopt a coaching mindset, offering tools for giving feedback, driving clarity, and promoting self-leadership across all levels.About Luciana NúñezLuciana Núñez is an executive coach and thought leader in leadership transformation. As a partner at The Preston Associates, she specializes in helping senior executives and teams unlock peak performance through a coaching-centered approach. She is the author of Coaching Power, a practical guide for leaders aiming to drive measurable business outcomes through people empowerment.About The Preston AssociatesThe Preston Associates (TPA) is a global executive coaching firm that partners with leaders and organizations to create sustainable, high-performance cultures. Through tailored coaching, strategy facilitation, and leadership development, TPA supports organizations navigating complexity, change, and growth.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Preston Associates WebsiteCoaching Power on AmazonLuciana Núñez on LinkedInEpisode HighlightsThe rising demand for team...

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're an over-achiever with a strong dose of self-sabotaging tendencies (like perfectionism), your relationship with success is probably complicated. Add in the anxiety that comes with impostor syndrome, and it's a recipe for the never-ending pursuit of more achievement and validation. To help break the cycle, we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Leisse Wilcox on how to actually feel like enough and overcome self-sabotage. Leisse is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, performance coach, emotional intelligence expert and two-times best-selling author. Known as “the Marie Kondo of your Unconscious”, She helps clients and businesses turns self-sabotage into success in each of life's cornerstone areas, combining strategic consulting and therapeutic coaching tools. Follow Leisse on Instagram and check out her website. Read Leisse's bestselling books, To Call Myself Beloved and Alone: The Truth + Beauty of Belonging.Listen to our full episode here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Are you hard on yourself and super self-critical? Or, are you good at setting boundaries and making your needs known? And how does your preference impact your leadership, your parenting, your friendships? Let's dive into this one together!Today I am sharing a self-awareness quiz with you. Score yourself out of 70 across 7 different measures to review how healthy (or unhealthy) your relationship with yourself really is. We are looking at:How you talk to yourselfBoundary setting Boundary communicatingPrioritising your needsBeing more objectiveAnd a whole lot more!When we have a really healthy relationship with ourselves, we are more self-aware and self-compassionate. It also means we produce great outcomes in our day without the self-sabotage. If you want to learn more about yourself, these 20 minutes could be just want you needed to hear today!Something I said today:"We are all a fabulous, messy work-in-progress. That means you'll make mistakes and that's ok. You won't have all the answers and that's ok too." (Rebecca Allen, Host - Her Ambitious Career Podcast)Links:Book a free Career Strategy Call with Rebecca today: talk about your challenges and Rebecca will share your step by step plan to help you move towards achieving your ambitionsListen to a related episode: Ep 174: 21 Surprising Ways to Invest in YourselfAnd Ep 168: 3 Ways You're Abdicating Authority and Selling Yourself ShortRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now! About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. Over the last decade+ I have helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and Abbvie Medical Research through my Roadmap to Senior Leadership 1:1 coaching program. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In a world divided by ego and isolation, Mike Robbins reminds us of what truly drives high performance: connection, courage, and humanity.Mike has spent over two decades inside Fortune 100 companies helping teams unlock extraordinary performance—not through pressure, but through purpose.In this conversation, we unpack his bestselling book We're All In This Together and explore what it really takes to build high-performing, values-driven teams in today's hybrid, high-pressure world.But this isn't just about better teamwork—it's a call to lead with empathy, to embrace hard conversations, and to show up as your whole self.What we cover:Why belonging is the foundation of high performanceHow to build real trust in hybrid teamsThe truth about psychological safety (hint: it's not comfort)How to give feedback that actually landsThe power of “sweaty-palm conversations”Appreciation vs recognition—why both matterWhy the best leaders lead with humility and humanityWhether you lead a team of 3 or a global company of 3,000—this episode will transform how you think about leadership, performance, and purpose.Learn more about Mike here - https://mike-robbins.comGrab a copy of Mike's new book here - https://mike-robbins.com/books/Follow Mike on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/mikedrobbins/Connect with Mike on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.com - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Robert J Hunt is "The Accountability Dude" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area since 2008. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. Robert has been married 27 years to his beautiful wife Kathy, and has two adult children also living in Texas. He is passionate about his faith, his purpose, his family and his quest to help people be their best.website: refdallas.comwebsite: www.NobodyCaresPOD.comlinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/roberthuntceoSupport the show.If you'd like to support the show, you can now buy me a coffee, beer, or whatever you'd like. Click here: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sundaylunchpm⁠You should soon be able to grab a copy of my books and my guests' books here soon ⁠https://www.nigelcreaser.com/shop

Episode Overview  In this candid snack episode, Miranda Dorta puts Tracy Cherpeski in the interview seat to explore the essential roadmap from where healthcare practice owners are now to where they want to be. This unscripted conversation dives deep into the systems, strategies, and team-building approaches that create sustainable practice growth. Whether you're taking your first growth step or navigating complex expansion challenges, this episode provides the clarity and confidence needed to move forward strategically.  Key Highlights  Subtract Before You Multiply- Essential pre-growth evaluation to identify systems that won't scale and operational bottlenecks that need addressing  Capacity Assessment- How to determine if your current systems can "rinse and repeat" with minimal intervention before expanding  Sustainable Growth Rates- Understanding the difference between rapid growth (which sometimes just happens) and sustainable 30% year-over-year growth  Values-Driven Decision Making- Distinguishing between growth opportunities that align with core values versus those that simply increase revenue  The WAIT Method- Strategic pausing using the acronym "Why Am I Talking?" to ensure thoughtful leadership decisions  Culture as Foundation- How practice culture extends far beyond pizza parties to include conflict resolution, team unity during challenges, and shared vision alignment  Memorable Quotes  "You need to subtract before you multiply. If you don't take care of your problems, they're gonna grow with you."  "The key is if the systems you have in place can basically rinse, repeat, with minimal intervention, you're probably in a really good place to expand."  "We call it a shiny object and we call that the SOS - the shiny object syndrome."  "Culture isn't a workshop that you attend. If you're the head of practice and you're the practice owner, you set the tone."  "When you come together for a common goal, which would be the vision and mission of the practice, when you have your team on board, that's everything. That really is everything."  Miranda's Bio:  Miranda Dorta, B.F.A. (she/her/hers) is the Manager of Operations and PR at Tracy Cherpeski International. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with expertise in writing and creative storytelling, Miranda brings her skills in operations, public relations, and communication strategies to the Thriving Practice community. Based in the City of Oaks, she joined the team in 2021 and has been instrumental in streamlining operations while managing the company's public presence since 2022.   Tracy's Bio:  Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC (she/her/hers) is the Founder of Tracy Cherpeski International and Thriving Practice Community. As a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Tracy helps healthcare practice owners scale their businesses without sacrificing wellbeing. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and mindset mastery, she empowers clients to reclaim their time and reach their potential. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Tracy serves clients worldwide and is the Executive Producer and Host of the Thriving Practice podcast. Her guiding philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated.  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Hunter, founder and CEO of Tiny Rhino Group, to explore how Radical Transparency can be a powerful force in building a thriving company culture. Brian shares how embracing Radical Transparency has helped his team foster trust, accountability, and alignment across all levels of the organization. We discuss the challenges and breakthroughs that come with leading openly and how Radical Transparency can accelerate performance in fast-growth environments. Tiny Rhino Group, founded in 2018, has rapidly expanded its impact in the dental industry by focusing on people-first growth strategies. Tune in to learn how transparency isn't just a leadership buzzword—it's a catalyst for sustainable success.

In this curated selection from the Happy Space Podcast, I'm bringing back voices that challenge, inspire, and expand our thinking about designing for inclusion and accessibility. These encore episodes highlight conversations that continue to resonate—on neurodiversity, workplace design, and the small shifts that can make a big difference. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favourite, I hope these episodes offer fresh insight into how thoughtful design can help everyone show up and perform at their best.Exploring a seemingly old-fashioned and often overlooked key ingredient necessary for workforce inclusion, organizational psychologist Gena Cox reminds us that the way we make people feel matters. As a highly sensitive person able to quickly assess whether respect is present in interactions… or not, Gena encourages leaders to make compassionate action the norm. She shares the 3 C's every leader needs to adopt and encourages everyone to get an “Inclusion MBA”. Dr. Gena Cox is an Organizational Psychologist, Leadership Impact Strategist, Executive Coach, Speaker, and award-winning author. She is known for her nuanced, multi-disciplinary insights and honest-but-supportive style.Gena spent decades working in and consulting to global companies, including the Fortune 500. Now, in her private practice, she works with leaders personally to optimize their impact and influence, and to build respect-first, inclusive organizations. Tune in to Gena's insights for a more inclusive tomorrow. CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:03:38 Change you can feel00:09:50 The key to inclusive leadership00:11:58 Deciphering respect00:16:57 Understanding culture00:19:23 Gena's generosities00:20:29 Response to DEI initiatives00:25:13 The Global South has had enough00:28:30 The Inclusion MBA LINKSBlog post - Four Step P.L.A.N. to Get Organized™"Five Love Languages" by Gary ChapmanMichael J Fox on CBS News IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)George Floyd - credit Wiki CommonsMaya Angelou - credit Depositphotos“Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman - credit Clare KumarThai people smiling - credit Envato ElementsJapanese commuters not engaging with each other - credit Envato ElementsMichael J Fox - credit Wiki CommonsLisa Whited - credit LinkedIn“Work Better: Save The Planet” by Lisa Whited - credit Clare KumarJamie Dimon - CEO JP Morgan Chase - credit LinkedInREDI “Respect to Lead” Model and eBook - credit Gena Cox Learn more about and follow Gena:InstagramYoutubeTwitterLinkedInWebsite

This week, Jenny chats with Katie O'Malley, founder of Encourage Coaching, whose career path took her from the world of politics and nonprofits to coaching individuals from underrepresented communities into leadership roles. Katie's story is one of heart, grit, and staying deeply connected to her “why.”Together, they dive into the emotional side of career pivots, what it takes to build a business that actually cares, and how listening, real, intentional listening, can be the most powerful tool for change.If you've ever felt the nudge to do work that feels more meaningful, or if you're building something new and wondering how to stay aligned with your values, this episode will speak right to you.What We Talk About:How Katie's early work in politics and nonprofits shaped her purposeHer bold leap into coaching and why it mattered so muchMental health in the workplace (and why we can't ignore it anymore)Building a values-driven coaching business from the ground upWhy listening is the underrated superpower we all need to practiceThe messy, joyful reality of flipping your careerKatie's upcoming TED Talk on the power of listening (happening June 30th in Andover, MA!)Favorite Quote:“Listening is more than a soft skill—it's a radical act of care.”More from Katie:Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/ Find Katie and her work at encouragecoaching.orgFollow her on Instagram: @encouragecoaching Thanks for listening to The Career Flipper!If you enjoyed this episode, let's spread the word! Share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps other career flippers find the show.Let's Stay Connected:Join the community: thecareerflipper.comTikTok: @thecareerflipperInstagram: @thecareerflipperpodGot a career flip story? I'd love to hear it—and maybe even have you on the podcast! Whether you've completed your flip, are just starting, or are in the thick of it, submit your story here: https://www.thecareerflipper.com Want to support the show?Looking for a speaker? I'd love to talk about career changes at your next event.Collaborate through sponsorships or affiliates! Let's work together.Email me: hello@thecareerflipper.comCheck Out My Customer Service CoursesBefore my career flip, I led customer experience teams and created online courses that have helped over 12,000 students worldwide. Whether you're switching to customer service or sharpening your skills to run your own business, these courses are packed with practical tips. Learn more at thecareerflipper.com/courses.Other Ways to Get Involved:Buy me a coffee!Explore my furniture flipsMusic CreditsSeason 1: Intro and outro music by audionautix.com. Season 2: Intro and outro original music by Jenny Dempsey, recorded in a home studio.What's the best that could happen?

Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! In this week's episode, Monique tackles the complex relationship between risk and ambition, especially for women of color. Through compelling stories she illustrates the emotional turmoil that can accompany the pursuit of dreams and the importance of acknowledging and processing those feelings. She also emphasizes the power of self-awareness and creativity in overcoming fear and finding clarity in uncertain times. Join in to discover how to redefine your understanding of risk and unlock your true potential. GEMS DROPPED“We ​will ​use ​the ​past ​to ​try ​to ​predict ​the ​future. ​Right. ​Because ​this ​is ​the ​thing ​with ​the ​women ​that ​I ​work ​with, ​they're ​not ​just ​saying, ‘​well, ​I'm ​scared ​of ​taking ​risks, ​so ​I ​don't ​even ​consider ​it'. You ​keep ​approaching ​the ​idea ​of ​taking ​those ​risks, ​but ​it's ​kind ​of ​torturing ​you ​because ​you ​keep ​approaching ​it, ​and ​then ​you ​keep ​hitting ​a ​wall. ​Everything ​feels ​too ​scary and ​so ​you're ​like, ​well, ​let ​me ​kind ​of ​think ​through my ​past–right? ​So ​there's ​this ​formula, ​and ​it ​feels ​like ​an ​airtight ​formula, ​and ​that's ​where ​we ​kind ​of ​get ​trapped, because if one or ​two ​of ​those ​variables ​feel ​off, you're like ‘​ooh, ​the ​risk ​of ​failure ​is ​now ​high'. That ​automatically ​shuts ​us ​down.”“Where ​do ​you ​have ​space ​to ​actually ​stop ​and ​feel? ​​You ​typically ​don't. And ​things ​are ​often ​happening ​fast. ​So ​you're ​trying ​to ​react, ​you're ​trying ​to ​think. ​You ​haven't ​gotten ​yourself ​any ​space, ​any ​room ​to ​feel ​what ​you're ​actually ​feeling. ​And ​that ​is ​what's ​keeping ​you ​trapped ​in ​that ​merry ​go ​round. ​There's ​no ​creativity ​available ​to ​you ​in that ​space because ​you're ​just ​trapped ​in ​cyclical, ​fear ​based ​thinking.”“​I ​challenge ​you, if ​you're ​sitting ​with ​this ​kind ​of ​indecision, ​this ​fear ​around ​risk ​and ​this ​story, ​ ​to ​take ​a ​moment ​and ​see ​if ​you ​can, ​​which ​I ​know ​you ​can, ​​embrace ​the ​belief ​that ​I ​am ​someone ​who ​takes ​incredible ​risk ​​and ​finds ​success. ​I ​am ​the ​great ​I ​am. ​I ​am ​someone ​​who ​takes ​incredible ​risks ​and ​finds ​great ​success. ​ ​What ​would ​it ​be ​like ​to ​embrace ​that? ​​What ​are ​your ​earliest ​memories ​where ​that ​is ​true?”“You ​cannot ​access creativity ​if ​the conditions ​that ​you ​have ​created ​for ​yourself ​to ​be ​creative ​have ​not ​been ​set.”“Sometimes ​the ​way ​that ​we ​protect ​our ​imaginations is with our ​creativity, ​right? ​That's ​where ​it ​all ​flows ​from ​by ​allowing ​what ​is ​​arising ​in ​us that ​is ​keeping ​us ​stuck…​allowing ​it ​to ​flow ​through ​us ​and ​to ​inform ​us ​about ​any ​limitations ​that ​we're ​placing ​on ​ourselves, ​​any ​lies ​that ​we're ​telling ​ourselves, ​any ​old ​stories ​that ​are ​coming ​up ​and ​distorting how ​we ​believe, ​how ​we ​believe ​we ​can ​exist ​and ​what ​we ​believe ​that ​we ​can ​have. ​That's ​another ​way ​of ​protecting ​our ​imaginations.”STAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective?In today's fast-paced, perfection-driven world, self-criticism has become second nature—and for many, a barrier to mental health and professional growth. But what if self-compassion isn't weakness, but a secret superpower?This week, Chester and Adrian sit down with Matt Kovatchis, a certified coach, mindfulness facilitator, and founder of Purposely Present Coaching, to explore the real cost of negative self-talk—and the liberating shift toward self-acceptance.Matt shares his personal journey from corporate burnout to emotional breakthrough, offering powerful strategies for developing resilience, reducing anxiety, and building a fulfilling life based on authenticity—not approval.Key TakeawaysSelf-Compassion Fuels Sustainable SuccessDetach Productivity from Self-WorthMindfulness Doesn't Have to Be ComplicatedSpecial Thanks

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com **EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **Can improvisation elevate you at work? Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip and Kevin Weinstein, co-founders of Creative Catalyst and authors of “Yes, And for Success”, resoundingly say: YES! And in this episode show us why. In this entertaining discussion with 97% Effective host Michael Wenderoth, Kesinee and Kevin demonstrate improv exercises and then break down how those seemingly “silly drills” increase critical skills that supercharge our communication, collaboration and creativity. We discuss how to introduce improv into conservative organizations, tips when doing improv in the room vs in zoom, and the surprising ways improv benefited them both at work – and in life. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new appreciation for the unexpected power of improv.SHOW NOTES:Fact or hype: Does improv actually improve your communication skills, build connection and increase connectivity at work?“3 things”: Kesinee and Kevin start us with an improv exerciseThe power of being in the momentIteration gets you better at picking up on each other's cuesWhat happens when you do “3 things” the second time?Tips on introducing improv effectively into companiesIn the Room vs Zoom considerationsKesinee's #1 tip on Zoom: keeping the camera onKevin's #1 tip when in the Room: take advantage of physicalityHow improv transformed Kevin's ability to recall facts and communicate in impromptu work situationsKesinee on the link between improv and the science and practice of communicationsGenerative vs Narrow frame thinking: “Yes, And” vs “Yes, But”How improv sharpened Kesinee's work as a communications consultantHow improv sharpens your interpersonal skills and the ability to lead othersThe surprising benefits of improv on Kevin's guitar skillsKeys to starting with improv in your organizationThe benefit of humor and the act of tryingEnding with improv: “One word story” BIO AND LINKS:Creative Catalyst is on a mission to banish boring corporate cultures and ignite connection, creativity, and collaboration using the unexpected power of improv. Co-founded by Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip, a seasoned communications leader, and Kevin Weinstein, a systems engineering thought leader, Creative Catalyst delivers science-backed, joy-infused workshops for executive teams, founders, and forward-thinking companies to strengthen trust, accelerate innovation, and solve real business problems. Creative Catalyst believes creative confidence isn't a talent—it's a muscle. And they are here to help you flex it. “Yes, And for Success,” their first book, is a fun, practical guide that helps leaders and teams tap into their creative power using principles from improvisation.Watch this episode on video: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective“Yes, and…” their book: https://a.co/d/cM3iyxrCreative Catalyst, their company: www.creativecatalystworks.comKesinee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kesineeKevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-weinstein-7589615/Impro (Johnston): https://a.co/d/cbcmwJa“How to Master Your Body Talk” (episode on 97% Effective): https://tinyurl.com/yzwyt4eHumor, Seriously (Aaker and Bagdonas): https://a.co/d/2BEh8QxMichael's Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vladimir Baranov is an Executive Coach at Human Interfaces for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached and mentored at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. He champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently […]

In this episode, I share key insights from my journey of over 1,200 conversations with leaders from rapidly growing companies. A central theme emerges: prioritizing employees is essential for delivering exceptional customer experiences. I illustrate how a people-first approach fosters a culture where employees feel valued, leading to enhanced service. I take a moment to celebrate the milestone of 1,200 episodes, reflecting on the growth and learning that has occurred through engaging discussions with founders and influential figures. I emphasize the importance of aligning company practices with core values and maintaining transparency to build trust within teams. I also highlight the necessity of continuous personal growth as a leader, encouraging listeners to invest in their development to positively impact their organizations. This episode aims to inspire leaders to nurture meaningful relationships, prioritize personal growth, and embrace values that resonate throughout their teams.

Pre-order a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comSam Harvey went from being bullied in school to becoming one of the world's top ultra marathon runners. In this conversation, we dive deep into how he built elite-level resilience, redefined pain, and created a career doing what most would call impossible.What we cover:The mental and physical demands of backyard ultrasHow Sam ran 101 hours with only micro-napsWhat separates high performers from the restWhy he walked away from a traditional careerHow trauma, doubt, and drive fuel his successThis is more than a conversation about running—it's a blueprint for turning struggle into strength. Don't miss it.Learn more about Sam here - https://www.samharveyultra.comCheckout coaching with Sam here - https://www.samharveyultra.com/coachingFollow Sam on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/samharvey_cloudlander/Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.comSupport the show

Anthony Cudjo (aka Coach Cudjo) is a Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, and former pro athlete. He's also the founder of Human Optimization 3.0 (H3O). The Coach shares ways we can come into harmonization of our mind, spirit, and body. Coach Cudjo challenges us to follow 3 simple tasks for 30 days for amazing transformative impact:Meditate for at least 5 minutesStand barefoot in your front or back yard (a method called “grounding”)While standing barefoot, tell yourself an affirmation or mantra. An ionic effect starts to take place while grounding. To connect with Anthony Cudjo and learn more about his great work, visit www.urh3o.com. He's also offering a free consultation for those who wish to learn about the many benefits of Human Optimization, and how they can apply to every facet of your life.

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Hare, Founder and Chief Narrative Strategist at The Storied Future, to explore the transformative power of Story Telling In Leadership. Chris shares how Story Telling In Leadership can align teams, inspire innovation, and drive meaningful change within organizations. We delve into the process of building a new narrative that resonates with stakeholders and propels companies forward. Through real-world examples, Chris illustrates how Story Telling In Leadership has been pivotal in navigating complex business landscapes. Tune in to discover how crafting compelling stories can elevate your leadership and shape the future of your organization.