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The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Leadership Identity: The Hidden Filter Behind Every Decision You Make

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 17:44 Transcription Available


In this episode, I explain leadership identity, how it differs from personal brand, and why it's the key to making confident, aligned decisions, especially in times of change.You'll learn how to:Clarify your leadership identity using values, strengths, and reflectionTurn your identity into a decision-making filterSet better boundaries and lead with consistencyNavigate transitions, burnout, or reinvention with clarity and confidenceMentioned on the Show: Ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact? Take the Make Your Power Move Leadership Assessment and unlock the tools to define your leadership identity, elevate your influence, and step into your next role with purpose. For a limited time, use code POWER to get 50% off. → Start your Power Move today.  Learn More HERESupport 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

Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie
Episode 2600: Ralph Rolle ~ Nile Rodgers/Chic, Famed Percussionist, CEO of Soul Snacks Cookie Co. sold in Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Kroger Walmart Worldwide!!

Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 35:21


Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2025 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Peter Greenberg: What to do if you had plans to travel to the Middle East

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025


Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to suggest what you should do if you had plans to travel to the Middle East. Peter also shares some thoughts on the Air India airliner crash, gives updates on the latest travel news pertaining to Hilton Hotels waiving […]

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Greatest Hits: What really happens after you've been fired?

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 31:46 Transcription Available


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

Sauna Talk
Sauna Talk #111: British Sauna Summit 2025

Sauna Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 51:13


A Sauna Talk from the British Sauna Summit, Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Hilton London Canary Wharf. Last year, Sauna Summit 2024 and 1.0, about 120 of us gathered rooftop at in Hackney. The spirit was both well organized like a conference, and yet intimate like a family gathering. This year, as attendance swelled to well north of 300, the Hilton Hotel ballroom provided a backdrop and familiarity of a “proper” (to use the British word) organized meeting. This is the evolution of sauna. What started as a somewhat jest and jovial organisation, like the growth of many things sauna, the British Sauna Society has ballooned into a structured membership of several hundred, representing the “saunapreneurs” of public saunas that dot the map of the UK's shoreline, streams, and urban communities. Yours truly was given the honour of announcing the winners of the second annual Sauna Summit Awards, which showcases outstanding saunas (Best Urban, Best Community, Best New, etc.). All of the contest participants are winners. And though there's surely pride and competition behind the curtain, yet what is displayed in the UK sauna scene is more collaboration and support. The Brits seem to recognize that the rising sauna tide lifts all public sauna boats. London Calling I am reminded of my time living in London. It was decades ago, and I had the dream job of music listings editor at Time Out magazine, where i'd have one on one relationship with the music venues (Dingwalls, Brixton Academy, etc.) and what stood out was the pricing structure of concert tickets. General admission at the top, then the list of discounted tickets (senior, student, unemployed, single parent, counsel estate resident, library card holder, etc.). It's ingrained in British culture to proudly support those underserved. And sauna culture today shares that “community support” ethos. America may face headwinds in this regard, being more capitalistic centric, yet Britain waves the flag of “serving their community” as evidence by the hundreds of saunas dotting their shoreline and beyond. Anyhow, in this episode we get to hear one on one conversations with folks from Harvia, Jake Newport from Finnmark, kindred spirit author Lassi Liikkanen, key Summit organizer Mark Lamb, his wife and author Emma O'kelly, Sauna from Finland Carita, Rob De Bank, and other folks “behind the scenes” and “between the action.” Notes from presentations at the British Sauna Summit: Carita 1. Take as long as you like in sauna. Listen to your body. 2. Nudity is common in private saunas. Often ladies and men's sides. 3. Most Finn's prefer 70-80c and we make löyly. 4. Sauna is a safe and relaxing activity for all ages. Sauna at the lake helps make family memories. 5. Everyone sweats differently. More sweat doesn't mean better 6. Sauna stones wear out. Replace them regularly. She changes stones twice a year. 6. Clean the sauna – deep clean under the benches. Dry the sauna after every use. 8. Whisking is gentle and relaxing. Good for your skin and circulation. Every sauna has its own soul. Löyly is the main thing. Dr emelia Vuitisalmi “Sauna is the one single place where we truly feel safe and we can relax.” Finns don't count minutes or measure temperature. Sauna stimulates three hormones 1. Dopamine. Direction Motivation and reward.  Walk your true path. Sauna is the place to answer these questions 2. Serotonin. Safety Sauna is the place where we feel safe. 3. Oxytocin. Connection. Sauna is an amazing place to connect with ourself. What is behind our own thoughts. Deep healing power of sauna takes us to a state of love. Sweat. Let go. Belong. The deep power of sauna. — Rob Da Bank Slo Mo Drew parallels of organizing festivals to the sauna space in UK. Dom Bridges Running his sauna for 12 years on the beach in Margate. Free. Significant part of the town. More like a skatepark, its own ecosystem. No one owns it, a spirit of togetherness. Sara Higgins Seaside Sauna Haus Dorset. “It's about connection with yourself, and it's also about connection with who you share the bench with. “ “Focus on your thing and shout about others. “ Wild Scottish Sauna Jayne McGie & Jamie Craig-Gentles Met each other in the water. Started as a swim group. “We go into the sea to release. “ They run 5 saunas and are very active in their community. 1,000 people. 5 pounds each. Brought communities together. Staffing is also part of the community. 18 sauna hosts. Work for one day a week. Extra money for them as a second job. Zack Avery &Soul Community. The heart of the project is to give people a space to belong. Share spaces together. West London  Dundbar theory. Societies thrive in communities of about 100-150 people. Egalitarian space. Not wearing their title. Shared humanity in sauna.  Heart of the community space. The sauna is the center of the community space. Need for nurturing spaces. A thirst for better ways of being in the city. Dr Martha : an expert in ritual and belonging. Move our way from the normal to the secret. Physically taken away from the normal… liminality. Neither here nor there. Sauna creates an intense lininal space. Research with extreme groups. Extreme experience bond us together. Expert in ritual and belonging. —- The holy trinity : fire, ice, and löyly Lasse spoke about the three methods of heat transfer plus condensation (moisture forming on the body). If you follow the “Instagram sauna” and replicate it, you may run into problems that you cannot even power up the heater.” Daryl Bosomworth Brass Monkey Spoke about ice. And the cold. The important factors of why and how to bring cold as a best practice for saunas. Cold : “you are micro dosing with a potent stressor. “ Alex Lembke, Finnish Sauna Master of the year. Aufguss means pouring hot water on a tea bag. Technical aspects of löyly. Self Nature – spirit protecting the human. Löyly – your life force. The functions of your body. Your life form.  Life force of every being. “If a sauna has no löyly , it doesn't live. It doesn't breathe. “ You should experience good löyly. Odorless. Long lasting. Pour löyly. Lasts a long time. “Everyone deserves good löyly. “ —- Nick Cassenbaum: Jewish schmeisting culture. Bubble Schmeises. Rosanna Cooney At one time, there's were 75 Turkish style baths in Ireland. The remembering happened when the nature connection came back Mikkel.  The three Pilar's Social Physical Spiritual – sense of connection with something larger than ourselves. —- Cosmin Cîrîc.  Therme Bucuresti Erin Lee. Koru Wellness Ltd. Aufguss is a sensory experience. You can bring in natural elements close to your sauna. Plants. Sand and oils. Basic elements. Show aufguss can present the story. They can put their soul on the table. It's a beautiful art. Emma O'Kelly. Started with 80 saunas for the book. Then within the year,  Feb 2025 – 189 saunas in the book.

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Confident on Stage, Awkward at Happy Hour: The Social Anxiety Paradox

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 13:21 Transcription Available


Why do some confident presenters crumble during coffee chats? We unpack the paradox of high-performing speakers with social anxiety and offer practical ways to show up without spiraling. In this episode we cover:The science behind “performance vs. connection” anxietyWhy social stakes feel higher than spotlight momentsHow to manage real-life interactions without shutting downSupport 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Is Reactive Thinking Wrecking Your Professional Brand?

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:43 Transcription Available


If your thoughts bounce from “she's rude” to “they're amazing” in the same breath, you're not alone. But this pattern messes with your brand—and your ability to trust your own mind. In this episode I discuss:Why constant mental flip-flopping kills your strategic edgeThe hidden cost of narrating everyone else's behaviorHow to rewire your brain for clarity, confidence, and leadership presenceSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Intrapreneurship in Action: Driving Change from Within with Media Executive Eric Gillin

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 42:42 Transcription Available


In this episode of The Career Refresh, I talk with Eric Gillin—an executive who's held just about every role in media: editor, product lead, head of sales. He calls himself “professional putty,” and he's not wrong.We cover:How to drive influence without a formal titleHow to lead teams through turbulence and build trustWhy chasing the right problems beats chasing promotionsShow GuestFor over 20 years, Eric Gillin has been a force inside legacy media—driving innovation at Condé Nast, Hearst, Maxim, Discovery, and beyond. He's partnered with over 100 editors-in-chief, from David Granger to David Remnick, to launch digital products that moved the needle.He's done nearly every media job out there—writing for Esquire, interviewing celebrities at Maxim, hosting a podcast at 23, launching a dozen apps at Hearst, creating the viral Bon Appétit video strategy, and becoming the first person to run Condé Nast's U.S. ad sales team.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 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

Anchors Aweigh Podcast
⚓ Live taping of the Anchors Aweigh podcast from The Graduate Annapolis

Anchors Aweigh Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 62:37


Anchors Aweigh podcast host Bill Wagner is joined by producer Chris Servello and John Schofield of the Sing Second podcast for a special live taping at The Graduate Annapolis. Joining the Anchors Aweigh podcast live from The Hilton Hotels brand location on West Street are numerous special guests, including Navy Deputy Director of Athletics Robb Dunn, Senior Associate Athletic Director Matt Munnelly, WNAV Radio Station owner Todd Bartley and Bryan Powell from The Graduate Annapolis.

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
How Leaders Can Prevent Burnout by Understanding Work Styles

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 12:43 Transcription Available


As team leaders, we need to understand what prevents burnout, understand work styles, and build thriving teams by creating environments where everyone can succeed, from the ultra-resilient to the highly sensitive.This episode breaks down the “Dandelion-Orchid Theory” and what it means for your career, leadership style, and how you handle stress. You'll learn:Why “one-size-fits-all” leadership leads to burnoutThe subtle signs your team is struggling—even if they say they're fineHow to support both high-achievers and deep-feelersSupport 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 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

Typical Skeptic Podcast
Galactic Akashic, Time Travel, Moon Vanishing, Europe Blackout - Pink Bella Aloha, TSP #1959

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 59:34


Today I'm joined by Pink Bella Aloha — an intuitive guide tapped into the Galactic Akashic Records. We'll be talking time travel timelines, the strange vanishing of the moon, power outages across Europe, and the concept of a “dead man's switch.” She's sharing her latest energetic insights and galactic downloads. Buckle up, we're heading off-world.DISCLAIMER:The views expressed by the guest are for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Typical Skeptic Podcast. This content is not intended as medical or legal advice. Please use discernment and do your own research.TAGS:Pink Bella Aloha, Akashic Records, Time Travel, Galactic Downloads, Moon Disappearance, Europe Blackout, Starseeds, Ascension, Dead Man's Switch, TSP 1959HASHTAGS:#PinkBellaAloha #AkashicRecords #TimeTravel #GalacticDownloads #MoonVanishing #DeadMansSwitch #StarseedMission #Ascension #TimelineShifts #TypicalSkepticPodcastPinkBellaAlohaTherapyTue, May 6, 9:39 PM (14 hours ago)to meBook a GALACTIC Quantum Akashic Records Session, Packageor Mentorship with PInk Bella:WEBSITE - https://alohapinkbella.weebly.com/EMAIL - alohapinkbella@gmail.comPink Bella Aloha - specializes in:* Deep Dives into Akashic & Galactic Akashic Records for CLARITY / SOUL MISSION & Guidance - Clearing Personal & Ancestral Contracts, Patterns & Karmic Loops* Ascension Wayshower to Prepare Starseeds, Lightworkers & the 144000for 5D New Earth* Higher Self Liaison* Quantum MultiDimensional Healer incl 12-22 Chakras & Meridian Systems* Starseed Origins & Galactic Councils of Light Transmissions* DRAGON Activations & Training* DIVINE GODDESS Codes Activations

FinPod
Corporate Finance Explained | Private Equity Unlocked: Strategy, Investment, and Corporate Growth

FinPod

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 14:35


What drives success in private equity? In this episode of Careers in Finance, we unpack the strategies behind some of the biggest PE deals in history, from Blackstone's transformation of Hilton Hotels to the Dell Technologies buyout. But it's not just about big names and bold moves. We explore how private equity firms approach value creation, from operational restructuring and industry positioning to long-term exit planning.This episode demystifies leveraged buyouts (LBOs), explains why debt is both a tool and a risk, and gives a clear view into the strategic playbook used by top PE firms. Whether you're working in a PE-backed company, aiming for a role in private equity, or simply want to sharpen your understanding of value creation, this conversation offers clarity, relevance, and actionable insight.We also explore cautionary tales, like the RJR Nabisco and Caesars Entertainment buyouts, to highlight what happens when strategy and timing fall out of sync. Perfect for finance professionals looking to deepen their grasp of PE fundamentals.Subscribe for more expert-led episodes like this one, and stay informed on the real decisions that drive career and company outcomes in finance.#PrivateEquity #LeveragedBuyout #CareersInFinance #LBO #FinanceCareers #ValueCreation #CorporateFinance #CFIMemberSpotlight #FinancialStrategy #InvestmentInsights

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
The Surge in Placenta Accreta: What Anesthesia Providers Need to Know

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 39:07


Placenta accreta is one of the most dangerous and rapidly growing challenges in obstetrics, and CRNAs are often on the front lines when things go wrong. This week we're joined by OB anesthesia specialists Kira Bruck, CRNA and Kelsey Getzloff, DNP, CRNA to share the latest research, discuss the reasons behind the increase in cases, and outline essential anesthesia strategies for managing high-risk deliveries. Coordination, communication, and preparation saves lives and this episode will help inform CRNAs about what's most important to know about accreta cases. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Networking When You're Unclear (And a Little Freaked Out)

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 14:16 Transcription Available


Feeling awkward about networking? You're not alone. In this episode, I'll show you how to reach out with clarity, confidence, and strategy—without feeling like you're begging for help. In this episode: Why networking isn't about the “perfect ask”—it's about being a decent human.The secret incentive no one tells you about: referral bonuses.One ask. One click. One shot (but not in the way you think).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 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

Typical Skeptic Podcast
The Chileman Unveiled, Crystalline Grids, Chilean UFOs & Rainetta Remembrance - TSP # 1947

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:13


⚠️ DisclaimerThe views expressed are the guests and are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of the platform we are on. The content discussed is for informational and entertainment purposes only.We are not giving medical advice

Typical Skeptic Podcast
Omnipresent: Interdimensional Insights with Lynn Monet | Typical Skeptic # 1946

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 63:23


Lynn Monet is a world-renowned author, paranormal consultant, and lecturer specializing in hauntings, dying, death, and the afterlife. An empath with the ability to perceive interdimensional frequencies, she has been a nurse for over 20 years, focusing on end-of-life care, management, and geriatrics. Lynn holds a degree in biological science and has authored several books, including Omnipresent, Omnipresent: What Happened Next, and Colors of Heaven: Beginnings Never End. Her work offers profound insights into the spiritual dimensions of our existence. ​

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Stopping the Bleed: The Power of TXA in Anesthesia

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 25:13


Today, we're excited to bring back Emily Funk, DNP, CRNA to talk about tranexamic acid, or TXA—a drug making waves for its ability to control bleeding and improve surgical outcomes. Originally developed decades ago, TXA has gained new momentum due to its remarkable ability to control bleeding and improve surgical outcomes. Join us as we explore the fascinating story behind TXA's discovery, its evolving applications, and the impact it's having on patient safety and recovery. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

Typical Skeptic Podcast
Autism_ Ascension & Alien Contact _ Karen Holton_s Latest Message - TSP _1943

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:54


On today's episode of the Typical Skeptic Podcast, I'm joined by Karen Holton, author of Transdimensional: The New Neighbours. We're diving deep into neurodiversity, autism, and how these unique traits may enhance or even unlock transdimensional perception.Karen will also share a powerful new contact experience she had on April 2nd, and how it redefined her understanding of our “new neighbours” — the multidimensional beings guiding humanity's awakening.This is a deep, personal, and cosmic transmission — one that blends lived experience with higher wisdom.

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Excellence vs. Perfectionism

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:12 Transcription Available


Send us a textPerfection looks good, but excellence gets results. This episode breaks down: A recent failure, the mindset behind it, and how to lead with ownership The hidden cost of cutting cornersWhy asking for help shows strength, not weaknessWhat excellence actually looks like in actionSupport 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 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

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Engaging the AANA & Building the Future with New CRNA Grads

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 34:24


Today, ​we're ​focusing ​on ​the ​next ​generation ​of ​CRNAs ​and ​the ​importance ​of ​early ​engagement ​with ​the ​American ​Association ​of ​Nurse ​Anesthesiology ​and ​the ​AANA ​Foundation. ​As ​new ​grads ​step ​into ​their ​careers, ​they ​have ​a ​unique ​opportunity ​to ​connect, ​contribute ​and ​grow ​within ​the ​profession. ​Recent grad Jake Bonnema, DNP, APRN-CRNA joins us to ​discuss ​why ​it's so important to engage and how ​CRNAs ​can ​play ​a ​pivotal ​role ​in ​shaping ​the ​future ​of ​nurse ​anesthesia. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
The Antidote to Uncertainty (It's Not What You Think)

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 18:09 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn an unpredictable world—elections, layoffs, economic swings—our brains scramble for meaning, often defaulting to worst-case scenarios. In this episode, discover how to combat uncertainty—our biggest productivity killer. We also discuss: Understand how uncertainty triggers your brain's threat responseHow uncertainty kills creativity and innovationHear how a horse taught a life-changing lesson about fear and the present moment3 Techniques to help navigate uncertaintyMentioned on the Show: The Career Refresh Episode 8: Fear and Job PerformanceSupport 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 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

History Happened Everywhere
THE VERDICT: Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s

History Happened Everywhere

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 33:19


It's time for The Verdict on Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s! Dive into the hidden depths of the Liwa aquifer, stroll through the shady palms of Al Ain's ancient oasis, and sip history at the city's first 5-star hotel. Plus, discover how Abu Dhabi tried to squeeze rain from the sky, and why turning seawater into drinking water might just be the region's ultimate magic trick. But will the Judge find this episode a refreshing splash or a total washout? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:12 First Impressions + The Liwa Aquifer! 09:23 Al Ain Oasis!  13:24 The Hilton Hotel! 17:44 The Ghaf Tree! 23:00 Cloud Seeding! 26:32 The Final Verdict! 29:13 Outro (+ Coral Project!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Pitching, Public Speaking, and Leading in Startups with Beth Mach, Co-founder of Spacely Media

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 44:48 Transcription Available


Send us a textBeth Mach, Co-founder and COO of Spacely, shares how her 25+ year career—and 70 global pitches in one year—prepared her for her TEDx talk. She discusses decision-making confidence, leadership resilience, and work-life integration while thriving in high-stakes startup environments.Key Takeaways:Why pitching beats perfect scriptingHer go-to-strategy for overwhelmThe surprising power of listeningWhy every leader needs a board of advisorsPractical strategies to strengthen decision-making confidence Show Guest: Beth Mach brings over 25 years of experience driving growth through marketing, media, and technology solutions for Fortune 500 brands. She is currently the Co-founder and COO of Spacely and an advisor and moderator for The Room. Beth actively contributes to several start-ups such as Compliant, Brandstory Architech, and Influential and is also an accomplished public speaker, mentor, investor, and active volunteer. Beth holds a B.A. from Walsh College and is pursuing a CME through Harvard Business School. Find more about Beth Mach at:LinkedInYouTubeTEDxDetroitSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
The Evolution of Work: Navigating the Job, Career, and Calling Journey

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 16:44 Transcription Available


Work isn't just a paycheck—it's a journey. We explore the three stages, Job, Career, and Calling, and how each phase shapes purpose, growth, and reinvention. In this episode, I discuss: How to move from survival to growth to purpose Why true callings often come from disruption and reinvention.Three key strategies for fulfillment at each stage of work.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 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

Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz
Episode 378: A Journey of Life Lessons from Disney and Beyond with Chuck Salvo

Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 55:53


On this episode, Jen and Frank chat with Chuck Salvo about his time at Disney and beyond! With over three decades of experience, Chuck is a recognized leader in cultural and organizational development, known for helping organizations transform their employee experiences and create exceptional customer service cultures. As a 15-year leader at the Disney Institute, he guided high-performing teams and shaped service experiences into powerful competitive advantages. His extensive career includes roles with globally respected organizations such as the Walt Disney Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, and Sea Pines Resort and consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Learn more about Chuck HERE! *** Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at ET Family Travel today!  *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Disney Assembled Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Why We're So Hard on Ourselves—And How to Break the Cycle

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 11:22 Transcription Available


We're often our own toughest critics, but self-doubt doesn't have to control us. Learn how to shift your mindset, stay neutral, and lead with confidence. In this episode you learn:How to break free from self-criticism and reframe negative thoughts.The power of neutral thinking to reduce stress and improve decision-making.Leadership mindset strategies to stay focused and navigate challenges effectively.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 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

HistoryPod
25th March 1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin their first “Bed-In for Peace” at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam

HistoryPod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025


For a week, Lennon and Ono remained in bed, dressed in white pyjamas, while allowing journalists and photographers into their room to spread their anti-war ...

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
The Empathy Dilemma with Author and Empathy Advocate Maria Ross

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 46:44 Transcription Available


Empathy advocate and author of The Empathy Dilemma, Maria Ross discusses how empathy fosters transparency in leadership. Learn practical strategies to build trust, improve communication, and inspire teams by leading with empathy. Explore how transparent leadership creates stronger connections, boosts morale, and drives organizational success.In this episode: How the definition of empathy has changed over timeWhat empathy means in today's workplaceWhat to do when empathy has been weaponizedThe 5 pillars of empathetic leadershipShow Guest: Maria Ross is a speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate. She has spoken in front of TED stages and at top conferences and companies, and she's been featured in NPR, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. Her newly-released book, The Empathy Dilemma, is described as “refreshing” by Dan Pink and a powerful “balance of empathy and accountability” by Dorie Clark. Maria lives in Northern California where you may find her sipping red wine, doing CrossFit, or indulging in a British crime drama.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 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

The Business of Meetings
263: The Noble Profession: Sales & Leadership in Hospitality with Frank Passanante

The Business of Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 36:07


It is a special day as we welcome a true industry icon to the podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Frank Passanante, Global Head of Sales at Hilton, joining us for a conversation that has been a long time in the making. Eric has crossed paths with Frank through the MPI Foundation and has been looking forward to having him on the show to share his insights.  In this episode, Frank discusses his career, the art of sales, and the enduring strength of the Hilton brand. A Passion for Hospitality from a Young Age Frank's journey into the hospitality industry began in his early teens. While on a family vacation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, he discovered a book by Conrad Hilton, Be My Guest, which ignited his passion for the hotel business. From that moment, he began working various jobs in hotels and restaurants before specializing in sales. He joined Hilton right after university and has remained in the industry ever since. Sales as a Noble Profession Frank believes sales is a noble profession centered on solving customer problems and providing value. He feels that true sales success comes from genuinely caring about customers and helping them find the right solutions. Frank integrates Lisa McLeod's Philosophy of Selling with Noble Purpose into his sales approach, focusing on customer impact rather than revenue alone. His mindset aligns with Hilton's founding purpose—spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. Building a Strong Sales Culture Recruiting the right people is essential to maintaining a strong company culture. Frank refers to The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni, which identifies three key qualities for success: humility, which prioritizes teamwork and continuous learning; hunger, which drives ambition and goal-setting; and emotional intelligence, which ensures strong interpersonal skills. At Hilton, hiring, training, and performance management are structured around those virtues to create a high-performing, customer-focused sales team. Adapting to Changing Buyer Behavior The landscape of meeting and event services has evolved in the post-COVID era. Modern buyers expect a seamless blend of self-service digital tools and personalized support for more complex needs. So, they developed a three-channel sales strategy at Hilton: digital self-service options that empower customers to research and book independently, direct sales for high-touch transactions requiring expert guidance, and voice-assisted support for critical moments in the buying process. Companies that fail to adapt to these shifting expectations risk missing valuable opportunities in today's rapidly evolving market. AI and Continuous Learning AI and automation are reshaping the industry, so Frank is committed to future-proofing the Hilton sales teams. The company promotes an always-learning mindset and prioritizes a coaching culture. Combining continuous learning with a strong coaching environment ensures that the Hilton sales professionals remain effective and adaptable. Building a Coaching Culture Frank emphasizes the power of coaching in leadership and business success. He stresses the importance of being coachable, asking the right questions, and seeking feedback to progress quickly. His organization holds monthly coaching sessions for leaders, focusing on practicing real-life coaching conversations to build communication skills. The Art of Difficult Conversations Having tough conversations is easier said than done. As a former SaaS CEO, Frank found that employees initially hesitated to voice their concerns. However, by welcoming constructive criticism and encouraging dialogue, he built a culture where feedback became a strength rather than something to fear. Continuous Learning & Expanding Perspectives Frank stays ahead by reading business publications, white papers, and research from Forrester and Gartner rather than constantly chasing new frameworks. He values learning from industries outside his own, believing that cross-industry insights spark fresh ideas. Year of the Travel Maximizer Hilton has identified 2025 as the Year of the Travel Maximizer. Their recent Meetings Maximizer report highlights trends like extreme preparedness, where attendees demand detailed agendas and networking guidance. Hilton developed resources to meet these evolving needs, including the World's Most Welcoming Events playbook, to help planners create more engaging experiences. Looking Ahead Frank is excited about Hilton's rapid expansion, with over 800 new hotels added in 2024 and 500,000 rooms in the pipeline. Next year, they will celebrate significant openings, including the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York and new Waldorf locations in Sydney and Tokyo.  Bio: Frank Passanante Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales and HRCC, Hilton Frank Passanante sets the B2B strategy for Hilton through all selling channels. He's passionate about forging strong customer partnerships that drive mutual success, building winning sales teams through intentionally developing a coaching culture, and quickly adapting strategies to meet the continually evolving nature of B2B sales. In his current role as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales, and HRCC, Frank collaborates closely with commercial leaders worldwide on coordinated global B2B strategies. He takes great pride in his team of purpose-led sales professionals, who consistently develop meaningful customer relationships and consult on solutions. He describes his team as caring, committed to their clients' outcomes, and striving to be the best in the business.  Frank built and refined his hospitality sales and marketing expertise over three decades, with the vast majority of those years devoted to Hilton in various on-property, regional, and corporate roles. Actively engaged in industry organizations across all travel segments, he has served on the Professional Convention Management Association Board of Directors, the U.S. Travel Association Meetings Mean Business Coalition, and the Events Industry Council APEX Business Recovery Task Force. Currently, he is engaged with the US Travel Association Group Travel Network and the GBTA Allied Leadership Committee. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter   Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Connect with Frank Passanante On LinkedIn Hilton Trends Report 2025 – The Vacation Maximized 2025 Hilton Trends Report – Special Section: The Meetings Maximizer – The Next Generation of Meetings & Events Books mentioned: Be My Guest by Conrad Hilton Selling with Noble Purpose by Lisa McLeod The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain      

Strong for Performance
319: Cultivating a Culture That Lasts

Strong for Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 53:45


Company culture isn't just a buzzword—it's the foundation of an organization's success or failure. Brad Federman shares how businesses can create a culture that balances people and results. He explains where many organizations go wrong when developing their values and why culture must be designed to outlast leadership changes. Brad also reveals how companies can avoid common pitfalls, such as tolerating bad behavior and adopting trendy policies without considering business needs. We dive into practical strategies for aligning culture with business goals, reinforcing positive behaviors, and holding leaders accountable. Brad describes the importance of continuous culture audits and experiential activities that make culture tangible. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or culture champion, this episode provides actionable insights to create an environment where employees thrive and customers stay engaged. Brad is the founder of PerformancePoint, a firm dedicated to helping organizations engage employees, strengthen customer relationships, and cultivate resilient, collaborative cultures through effective leadership. With over 25 years of corporate experience, he's worked with global companies like Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Nordstrom, and Mayo Clinic. Brad is an international speaker and the author of Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less. You'll discover: The biggest mistakes companies make when defining their valuesWhy culture must be stable, not built around a single leaderHow to hold employees and leaders accountable for cultureThe role of feedback and culture workouts in shaping workplace normsStrategies for overcoming resistance to cultural changeCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
What I Learned From My Biggest Leadership Failure

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 16:14 Transcription Available


Your Leadership Classroom is Everywhere. Are You Paying Attention? Leadership isn't about proving what you know—it's about staying curious, observing, and learning from unexpected sources. Great leaders embrace a lifelong classroom mindset. In this episode I discuss: One of my biggest leadership disastersWhy you want to rethink your teachersThe behaviors that make you a more intentional leaderHow to spot the lessons all around youSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Creating a Win-Win Workplace: Engagement, Profitability, and the Power of Feedback with Dr. Angela Jackson

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 36:40 Transcription Available


In this episode, we dive into what it means to create a win-win workplace where both employees and employers thrive. Dr. Angela Jackson shares how to navigate resistance, foster adaptability, build trust, and empower employees for lasting organizational success. We also explore: The direct link between employee engagement and company profitabilityWhy a zero-sum workplace erodes morale and performanceHow fostering a culture of mutual success benefits everyone. The best ways for employees to voice feedback effectively, ensuring they are heard and valued Show Notes: Dr. Angela Jackson is hosting an exclusive live book talk on April 14, 2025, a chance to ask questions about The Win-Win Workplace, career growth, and how to thrive in today's workplace. Learn more HERE. Show Guest: Dr. Angela Jackson, founder of Future Forward Strategies and Harvard lecturer, is a leading workplace strategist specializing in the future of work. Known for leading the Future of Work Grand Challenge and reskilling 25,000 workers, she's a trusted voice featured in HBR, CNN, and TEDx. Her book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, offers actionable strategies for building inclusive, sustainable, high-performing organizations.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 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

NETWORK MARKETING MADE SIMPLE
How To Be An Elite Speaker with Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh

NETWORK MARKETING MADE SIMPLE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:14


About Kim: Kim Walsh Phillips is the founder and CEO of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company. She went from 32 clients to over 11,000 in less than a year, making this one of the fastest-growing companies in America, and was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000.She co-hosts one of the top-running business podcasts with American Idol Season One Alumni and 20-year entertainment veteran, Justin Guarini and has been featured on BRAVO's Below Deck. She's the behind-the-scenes secret weapon of some of the biggest names in the business including Kevin O'Leary from Shark Tank, Dan Kennedy, Profit First Author Mike Michalowicz, Harley-Davidson, Hilton Hotels, and High Point University. Kim has spoken on stages around the world including Dubai, Moscow, London, and across the US.About Justin:Justin Guarini's illustrious career spans nearly 30 years, making him a true icon in the entertainment industry. From captivating 30 million viewers each week on the groundbreaking first season of American Idol to starring in seven Broadway productions, as well as his beloved performance as the character “Lil' Sweet” in the award-winning Dr. Pepper commercial campaign, Justin's talent and charisma have left an indelible mark, bringing joy to millions across America.As a keynote speaker, Justin inspires audiences across America, sharing the secrets of confidence, empowerment, and commanding stage presence. He has spoken for and been endorsed by some of the biggest brands in the industry like Oprah, Good Morning America, The Magnetic Marketing SuperConference, The Today Show, and The Kennedy Center.Find out how you can work with them here:https://www.elitespeakersnetwork.com/eliteDon't forget to sign up for our FREE LinkedIn Content Creation Workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/linkedin-content-sales-workshop

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Breaking Free from Toxic Work Cultures with Dr. William Diehl

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 25:13 Transcription Available


Is your workplace more manipulative than supportive? Dr. William Diehl exposes corporate narcissism, from love bombing in interviews to toxic leadership. Learn to set boundaries and reclaim workplace balance.In this episode:Spot the Red Flags: Recognize manipulative behaviors like love bombing and boundary violations.Lead with Clarity: How leaders can manage toxic employees while fostering a healthy culture.Protect Your Energy: Strategies for setting boundaries and detaching from toxic work dynamics.Show Guest: Dr. William Deihl, known as Doc Hypnosis, is Arizona's top-rated hypnotherapist and wellness expert with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in clinical hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), he helps clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting balance. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Deihl has delivered over 180 worldwide presentations on corporate burnout recovery, time management, and goal-setting. As a media contributor, he's been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and WGN, offering transformative insights on mental health and personal growth that resonate with diverse audiences.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 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

The Kate Bush Fan Podcast
Episode 75 - Photographer Govert de Roos interview!

The Kate Bush Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 42:11


Seán introduces an exclusive interview between Darrell Babidge and Govert de Roos. Dutch photographer, Govert de Roos was Kate's European photographer. Many of the photos that were taken of Kate in 1978 and were posted on many a bedroom wall were taken by Govert. In this interview we get a glimpse into his work with Kate Bush, as well as the rock and pop stars of the 70's and 80's. We also find out more about his work during the Efteling Special in Amsterdam and taking photos of Kate's Tour of Life concert there. Other artists he worked with include Grace Jones, Queen, ABBA, Debbie Harry, Tina Turner, Prince and many more. In this interview we hear about some of his work with these other great artists. We also get to hear a great story about when he was 15 years old, sneaking into the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam with a fake ID and taking the iconic photos of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. We hope you enjoy this chat with Govert de Roos.

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast
158 – Richard Alberigo

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 35:37


A familiar face returns to the Suite Spot in this special episode. Richard Alberigo, CEO & President of Alberigo Hotel Management, joins the podcast to discuss what his hotel management group has been up to over the last couple of years, how the hospitality industry is rapidly evolving with AI technology, new guest preferences, and how to acquire top talent for your hotel staff. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. So happy to be sharing an incredible episode with you today. Whether you're listening to us or watching us on our official Travel Media Group YouTube page you will see and hear a familiar voice. It's been a couple years, but really excited to welcome in our guest for today, Richard Alberigo, President and CEO of Alberigo Hotel Management. Richard, thank you so much for joining me back on the Suite Spot. Richard Alberigo : Yeah, thanks for having me on, Ryan. It's gonna be fun. Ryan Embree: It's been a couple years. We're gonna cover a lot. You know, last time we heard a little bit about your hospitality journey, so fascinating to hear in our industry. We've hosted tons of industry leaders here on this podcast. Everybody got kind of have different pieces of DNA, whether it's, you know, they've worked for different brands, hotel management companies. You ended up founding your own Alberigo Hotel management company. But I want to kick off this episode, Richard, about talking about, you know, one of the common threads that I always hear when talking about hospitality journeys, which is the mentors or influences that really rose to the top for you and your career and really has lasted the test of time in your career. Richard Alberigo : Absolutely, Ryan. So I have a couple of mentors. My first one, the first manager job I, I received it was at a college station, full service Hilton Hotel, 303 rooms. And I was just a front desk agent. And I'll be honest with you, at the time, being a CEO of a company was not even in the realm of possibilities. And I really didn't even seek it. I was doing it for quote unquote beer money. That's what I worked freshly outta college. And so I had my mentor, her name was Kim Chapin, and she was the rooms division manager there. And she would, you know, recognize my accomplishments. She kept saying, I think you could do something with this job if you really put it together and you really focus. And, you know, she was very supportive. And I remember my promotion, we went to a team meeting, a front desk meeting, and she lined everybody but me on one side of the, of the field. We were playing volleyball. And then the other side of the field was just me. And she goes, you were looking at your new front office manager. So that's how I got the promotion. Believe it or not, there was no indication at all. There was like, this might, this announcement might happen. I was in total shock. But, you know, it was really cool that she saw something in me. And so obviously at that point I couldn't disappoint her. And then, you know, the rest is history. My next mentor later on in my career, I was a general manager of a Homewood Suites in Houston, and this gentleman's name was Mark Boulevard. He was the district manager for Reson Hospitality. This guy was rough. I mean every time he drove up, I just felt like I was gonna quit or I was gonna be be fired. I mean, he didn't take no, he was no nonsense and nothing positive. I would go to our team meetings and the other managers would be there and they'd be like, I'm so sicking of hearing about how great you are. And I'm like, what are you talking about? This guy beats me up every time, they'd go, no, he needs to say, you need to be more like Richard. Do you need to be more like Richard? And I mean, if I was 1 cent over in housekeeping costs,

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Navigating the Balance of Success and Significance in Your Career

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 12:24 Transcription Available


Success is great—but what if significance is the real game-changer? Early in our careers, we chase success—until we realize significance gives it meaning. In this episode, we dive into:How authentic leadership blends success with lasting impactBuilding a personal brand that truly mattersKey questions to shape your success & significance journeySupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Career Growth Mindset: How to Move From Probable to Possible

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 13:22 Transcription Available


Are you stuck in the past without realizing it? In this episode, we uncover how to shift from probability to possibility and create a future that truly excites you.What you'll learn:How your past thinking limits your future opportunitiesWhy possibility thinking is the key to real changePractical steps to start living from your future self todaySupport 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 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

Cultivated By Caryn
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest award-winning Chef Rohan Wadke

Cultivated By Caryn

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 33:03


On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning Chef Rohan Wadke, Culinary Head at Cameron House Hotel and Resorts in Scotland. Chef's resume includes working at prestigious London restaurant, Cinnamon Club,Taj Mahal Mumbai, The Leela Kempinski as well as Hyatt and Hilton Hotels in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. With over 20 years of experience in the UK Hospitality industry, Rohan has worked with the Michelin-starred Gilpin Hotel & Lake House Windermere where he opened a new concept called Gilpin Spice and received 2 Rosettes for his work in 2016. He was awarded the highly prestigious EDM award by the House of Commons for his growth in culinary and contributions toward local community. He was awarded semi-finalist for National Chef of the year in 2013 for 4 years running and was a quarter finalist on BBC's MasterChef Professionals in 2016, receiving praise from 2-Michelin starred Chef, Marcus Wareing. For more information on our guest:@rohanwadkeofficial Caryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
3 Types of Workplace Narcissists and How to Deal with Them

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 20:33 Transcription Available


Navigating a workplace narcissist can be exhausting. Learn how to set boundaries, protect your confidence, navigate toxic people, and take control of your career.  This episode breaks down:How to identify the 3 different types of office narcissistsThe hidden damage they cause to your confidence & careerPractical strategies to manage and outmaneuver themHow to protect your energy and workplace reputationSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Why a Portfolio Career is the Future of Work (and How to Start Yours)

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 19:59 Transcription Available


A portfolio career isn't just about juggling multiple gigs—it's about owning your career narrative, strategically stacking your skills, and positioning yourself for long-term success. And trust me, whether you realize it or not, you probably already have one.Join me as I break down:✔ What a portfolio career really is (and why it's more than just side hustles).✔ How to leverage your strengths to create a career mix that works for you.✔ Why clarity and personal branding are essential for portfolio success.✔ How to stay ahead in an evolving job market by continuously upskilling and reinventingSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Scarcity Thinking Will Impact Your Career (Here's How to Stop It)

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 14:39 Transcription Available


Is scarcity thinking holding you back?In this episode, we're tackling the sneaky, joy-stealing mindset of scarcity—the belief that there's never enough to go around. Whether it's money, career opportunities, time, or even self-worth, scarcity thinking can derail your goals and keep you stuck. But it doesn't have to.Here's what you'll learn:How scarcity thinking impacts your finances, career, and daily life3 powerful mindset tools to shift from scarcity to abundanceMy simple yet transformative morning practice to stop scarcity thinking before it startsSupport 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 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

Vacation Mavens
237: Istanbul, Türkiye Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Vacation Mavens

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 42:14


Kim and Tamara recently visited Istanbul, Türkiye for the first time to attend the SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) Annual Conference. In this episode, they share their insights and tips for others planning a trip to Istanbul including where to stay, top sights to visit, safety, and other travel tips. Show Highlights: Turkish Airlines has a lot of direct flights from the USA (including Boston and Seattle) Turkish Airlines business class varies depending on what plane you are on and you need to be strategic about choosing your seat It takes about an hour to get from the airport to the city center and there is a lot of traffic in Istanbul. Tamara used Welcome Pickups and Kim used Sun Transfers for private transfers, which were both affordable and possibly cheaper than taxis. It is best to stay in the Sultanahmet neighborhood for first time visitors near the main attraction, Kim also stayed in the Galata Tower area but it is very hilly and hard to access for cabs. Tamara stayed at the Hagia Sofia Mansions Hotel (a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel) and Kim stayed at the White House boutique hotel. They also stayed at the Conrad Hilton during the convention but wouldn't recommend that area unless you are about to get on or off a cruise. You can ask Google Maps for an accessible route to avoid hills. Kim and Tamara really enjoyed taking a small group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. You can do it on your own but the guide takes care of getting the tickets and plan it so you don't need to figure out what time the mosques are open for visitors. You need to cover your hair when you enter a mosque and take off your shoes so it is helpful to wear slip off shoes and socks. In the Hagia Sofia, visitors can only go to the second level and look down at the main prayer area. You can also see the gold mosaics and Christian imagery from when it was a church. The Basilica Cistern is also nearby and it is very popular with very long lines. We would recommend that you buy skip the line tickets online in advance. Tamara took a guided tour but it was hard to stay together in the crowd and you need to use a listening device to hear the guide. The Sulimaniye Mosque, near the Spice Market, is also well worth a visit for its gorgeous architecture. It is equal or even better than the Blue Mosque. The Rustem Pasha Mosque is also beautiful, but smaller. The Spice Market, also known at the Egyptian Market, has tons of shops selling tea and spices. Just beware that they sell via the kilo and that is a huge amount so you need to request a much smaller amount unless you want to spend an arm and a leg. The sales guys are very good at upselling and aggressive about engaging you to get you into the shop. They also offer free samples. See Tamara's tips on visiting to Istanbul as a solo female traveler: https://yourtimetofly.com/istanbul-solo-female-travel/ The Grand Bazaar is largely gold jewelry and knock off designer goods with just a few more authentic shops with Turkish linens or carpets. Make sure you try simit in the morning, baklava, Turkish Delight, and Turkish coffee and tea. There are some shops or tours that include someone who "reads" your tea leaves or coffee grounds. Turkish cuisine is very beef and lamb centric. A braised beef and eggplant is a popular dish. Let the restaurant bring different types of mezze, as many of these are delicious and things you might not have tried if you picked yourself. Gozleme is a flatbread topped with cheese or cheese and spinach. Credit cards are widely used but you should bring cash (or get cash from an ATM) for taxis and you will be able to spend less if you pay in cash when you go shopping. Be prepared to tip. Make sure the taxi starts the meter and know ahead of time about how much it should cost. And if you use Uber, don't let them tell you that they don't pay via the app. The tram is an easy way to get around and there is a kiosk to purchase tickets with an English option.

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
The Career Paradox: How Surrender Leads to Professional Breakthrough

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 23:24 Transcription Available


Have you ever faced a curveball—like a job rejection, health challenge, or unraveling career plans—and felt torn between fighting harder or giving up? What if there's a third way? Today, we're diving into the art of surrender, exploring how shifting from resistance to conscious acceptance can turn setbacks into opportunities. Learn:The critical difference between submission and surrenderHow acceptance sparks innovation and growthPractical tools for navigating career transitionsMentioned on the show:The Career Refresh: Seasons of Your Career, Episode 95 Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult TimesRest Is Resistance: A ManifestoSupport 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 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

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
Managing Up: The Career Game You Need to Win

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 15:30 Transcription Available


Your boss holds the keys to your next move - but are you waiting for them to unlock your potential? Rarely gonna happen. Welcome to the art of managing up, where you take control of your career trajectory instead of hoping someone else will.In this episode, we're diving into:The power dynamics you can't ignore (and how to make them work for you)Strategic moves that transform you from a team player to an invaluable assetThe skip-level game: How to build relationships with senior leadership without stepping on toes Real talk on imposter syndrome, authority issues, and other mental blocks holding you back from playing biggerSupport 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 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

Killafornia Dreaming
#304 The Tale of the Assassination of a CEO: What We Know About Brian Thompson & Luigi Mangione

Killafornia Dreaming

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 94:59


The Murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson Carried Out By Alleged Gunman Luigi Mangione.       In the pre-dawn hours of December 4, 2024, the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, Inc. Brian Thompson was shot and killed on a Manhattan sidewalk just outside the New York Hilton Hotel where he was scheduled to speak at an annual investors' meeting.  A 5 day manhunt ensued resulting in 26 year old Luigi Mangione being taken into custody after being recognized by an employee at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  Who are Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione? What was the motive behind the brazen killing? And why did Mangione allegedly target the relatively low-profile CEO? SOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CCTV_video_of_Brian_Thompson_being_killed.webm https://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-healthcare-ceo-shooting-what-we-know/https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-about-new-york-city-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-boss-brian-thompson-13267264https://apnews.com/article/united-healthcare-ceo-new-york-shooting-brian-thompson-8a130e64bcab749d1a085f5a34ab8254https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-court-documents-gun-charge-ME4VXEHIOFBK7FIO5STIXXWAPQ/https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/hacker-forum-post-claims-unitedhealth-paid-22-mln-ransom-bid-recover-data-2024-03-05/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/timeline-suspect-luigi-mangione-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-rcna183682LINKS:Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.coCashm/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KillaforniaDreamingPodcastFacebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enX:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.comTikTok:  @killaforniadreamingpod Cash App:  $KDpodcast

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Yes, Diddy Has A Connection To The United Healthcare CEO Murder

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 10:51


The Legal Connection No One Saw Coming It was an unexpected twist that no one saw coming, the kind that leaves you re-reading the headline just to confirm it isn't satire: The lawyers for accused killer Luigi Mangione and embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are married. Two men, worlds apart in their alleged crimes, somehow tied together by a high-powered husband-and-wife legal team. The news landed like a grenade in the quiet corners of the legal world, a surreal connection linking two of the most sensational cases currently dominating headlines across the country. A Reputation Built in Courtrooms Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, a name well-known in New York's legal circles, stepped into the spotlight again when she was retained to represent Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Just as heads were spinning from the magnitude of that case, another revelation surfaced: Friedman-Agnifilo's husband, Marc Agnifilo, is one of the lead attorneys representing Sean Combs, who faces a barrage of federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Suddenly, two of the nation's most closely watched cases had an unexpected overlap, a professional connection that no one could have predicted. Friedman-Agnifilo's name alone carries weight in Manhattan courtrooms. For years, she served as the head of the sex crimes unit under District Attorney Cyrus Vance. Her no-nonsense approach earned her a formidable reputation as a prosecutor who didn't shy away from high-profile cases. In fact, her time in public service reads like a who's-who of New York City's most notorious cases. From prosecuting brutal assaults to unmasking white-collar predators, her work became a hallmark of the city's justice system. But in 2021, she made a surprising career move, stepping down from public service to join her husband's private law firm, Agnifilo Intrater LLP. It was a decision that drew attention at the time, especially given her role in prosecuting sex crimes and her husband's high-profile defense of individuals accused of similar misconduct. The irony of that career shift was not lost on many, but it cemented her reputation as a powerful advocate—no matter which side of the courtroom she stood on. Their professional partnership hasn't come without complications. During her time as a prosecutor, Friedman-Agnifilo was forced to recuse herself from cases when her husband represented defendants. Perhaps most notably, she stepped aside during Harvey Weinstein's rape prosecution after Weinstein retained representation from her husband's firm. The spotlight on such decisions created waves of debate within legal circles—where exactly do you draw the line when work and personal relationships collide? Such instances underscored the delicate balance between their personal and professional lives—a balance now playing out on an even bigger stage with Mangione and Combs. The Case Against Luigi Mangione For Luigi Mangione, the stakes couldn't be higher. The 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate faces a barrage of charges after allegedly shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel on Sixth Avenue. The attack happened on December 4, just as the healthcare giant's parent company was hosting its annual investor conference. The brazen act shocked the city, turning Thompson's killing into a moment of nationwide reckoning. A corporate leader, gunned down in public, during an event meant to celebrate one of America's largest healthcare organizations. The shockwave rippled far beyond the walls of UnitedHealthcare, raising questions about security, public safety, and Mangione's still-unclear motivations. Law enforcement launched into overdrive, setting off a manhunt that would dominate news cycles for days. Police pursued leads across state lines until Mangione was finally cornered in the most unassuming of places: a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His arrest was the kind of anticlimactic moment that feels ripped from a script—a fugitive on the run, brought down by an eagle-eyed fast-food worker. Yet, despite the arrest, the investigation raised more questions than answers, including why Mangione allegedly targeted UnitedHealthcare, how he learned of the investor conference, and whether the attack was driven by personal grievances, broader ideology, or a more chaotic rationale. While Mangione has pleaded not guilty, investigators have uncovered unsettling details about his alleged motives. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny stated that Mangione had prior knowledge of UnitedHealthcare's investor conference and had referenced the company in a note found when he was arrested. Yet, despite Mangione's alleged fixation, there's no indication he was ever a client of UnitedHealthcare. This curious detail raises broader questions: Why UnitedHealthcare? Was Thompson a specific target, or was the company itself symbolic of something larger in Mangione's mind? As those threads are pulled, investigators continue to search for clues, leaving many wondering whether this was an act of premeditated calculation or something more chaotic. The Fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs Meanwhile, 160 miles away in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, Sean “Diddy” Combs sits behind bars. Once regarded as one of music's most untouchable figures, Combs now faces a litany of charges that threaten to dismantle the empire he spent decades building. Sex trafficking by force, racketeering conspiracy, and prostitution charges are just the tip of the legal iceberg. The sheer gravity of the allegations has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, forcing a reckoning about power and accountability in celebrity culture. Combs, for his part, has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains steadfast in his defense. Marc Agnifilo, Diddy's lead attorney, has his hands full navigating the fallout from these mounting accusations. Known for his unflappable demeanor and strategic courtroom tactics, Agnifilo now faces the arduous task of dismantling a case that grows stronger with each new allegation. His work on Combs' case stands as a stark contrast to his wife's role in Mangione's defense. Together, the Agnifilos find themselves at the center of two of the most polarizing cases in the country, their marriage now under the microscope as much as their clients. Every decision they make—every strategy they employ—is scrutinized by an increasingly curious public. What Lies Ahead? Public reaction to this unexpected connection has been swift and incredulous. Social media erupted as word spread of the Agnifilos' dual involvement, with commentators expressing everything from shock to outright suspicion. How could two seemingly unrelated cases converge in such an intimate way? Was it simply coincidence, or does it say something deeper about the small, intertwined world of elite legal defense? The fact that these cases are happening in tandem—with lawyers who share not only a firm but a home—has added a surreal element to an already extraordinary series of events. What happens next in these cases remains to be seen. For Mangione, extradition proceedings continue as he awaits his day in court. For Diddy, the countdown to trial looms large, with every new revelation fueling further scrutiny. In both cases, the stakes couldn't be higher, and for the Agnifilos, their clients' futures rest squarely in their hands. The legal world is no stranger to strange bedfellows, but even by those standards, this professional overlap feels surreal. Two cases, two clients, two lawyers—and one marriage that now links it all together. A shocking coincidence? Perhaps. A curious twist of fate? Undoubtedly. What began as shocking headlines now unfolds as a story of unexpected intersections and public fascination. And as these two cases march forward, the public can't help but watch—waiting for the next twist in a story that only seems to grow more unbelievable with each passing day. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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