Podcasts about Lechner

Lara Marmsoler spricht in dieser Folge von Ganz Offen Gesagt mit Elisabeth Lechner, Kulturwissenschaftlerin am Anglistik-Institut der Universität Wien darüber, wer als schön gilt, welche politischen Implikationen eine Schönheitsnorm mit sich bringt und wie sich das auf die gesellschaftliche Teilhabe auswirkt. Lechner erklärt, dass jene, die von der Schönheitsnorm abweichen, als eklig bezeichnet werden und dass die Scham, die sie empfinden, als Strategie der Schönheitsindustrie für das Verkaufen von Produkten genutzt wird. Außerdem kann das Gefühl, ungenügend zu sein, zu einem Rückzug aus dem sozialen Leben führen. Außerdem erklärt sie, dass sich in bestimmten politischen Milieus häufig ein bestimmtes Schönheitsideal durchsetzt, das als Ausdruck der politischen Ideologie begriffen werden kann. Hier kommt ihr zu Jessica DeFinos "Ask Ugly" Kolumne in der britischen Zeitung "The Guardian".Hier kommt ihr zu einer Reportage über einen Selbst-Versuch bei Skinny Tok.Hier findet ihr eine genauere Analyse des Mar-a-Lago face. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.at

Harald Lechner zählt zu den anerkanntesten Schiedsrichtern Österreichs. Seit seinem Bundesliga-Debüt 2008 leitete der gebürtige Wiener über 400 Profispiele in mehr als 40 Ländern, stand bei internationalen Top-Teams am Platz und wurde vielfach ausgezeichnet – unter anderem neunmal in Folge als bester Bundesliga-Schiedsrichter. Im Zwischenstopp spricht der zweifache Familienvater über seinen Weg vom Amateurfußball bis in die großen europäischen Stadien, den Mut zu unpopulären Entscheidungen und warum man als Referee nie auslernt. Er erzählt von kuriosen Momenten zwischen den Azoren und Aserbaidschan, von Fehlern, die ihn bis heute begleiten, und wie er es schafft, in 0,7 Sekunden Entscheidungen zu treffen. Außerdem geht es um Gehälter, den VAR, Anfeindungen, Spielmanipulation, Nachwuchsmangel und seine Erfahrungen abseits des Rasens als Keynote-Speaker und Unternehmer. Erfahre, warum er die Schiedsrichterei als Berufung sieht, weshalb Körpersprache manchmal entscheidender ist als der Pfiff und was wir alle über Entscheidungen im Leben von einem Schiedsrichter lernen können. Das und vieles mehr in der 25. Folge des Zwischenstopp!Die Themen im Überblick:(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:35) Kindheit, Amateurfußball & der Weg zum Profischiedsrichter(00:12:01) Fähigkeiten, Vorbereitung & technische Hilfsmittel(00:27:02) Entscheidungen treffen – auf dem Platz & im Leben(00:30:35) Quo vadis VAR?(00:37:43) Kritik, öffentlicher Druck & Morddrohungen(00:46:15) Gehälter, Wertschätzung & Nachwuchsprobleme(00:57:12) Von den Azoren bis nach Aserbaidschan – internationale Anekdoten(01:00:59) Spielmanipulation & der Wettskandal rund um Dominique Taboga(01:15:13) Keynote-Speaker, Privatleben & neue Ziele(01:26:26) Wordrap// produced by Sport Business Magazin Coverfoto: Chris SingerModerator: ⁠⁠⁠Alexander Friedl⁠⁠⁠Audioschnitt: ⁠⁠⁠Alexander Friedl⁠⁠⁠⁠, Kevin KristmannWenn dir gefällt, was du hörst, abonniere uns auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Empfehle uns gerne weiter, damit wir in Zukunft noch mehr Menschen mit unserem Format erreichen.Folge unserem Zwischenstopp-Podcast auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ und ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠sowie dem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sport Business Magazin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠und ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In einem Deep Dive Special beim FFG Forum hat Markus diese Woche Matthias Lechner zu Gast. Er ist einer der Gründer von Liquid AI - einem AI Unicorn aus Boston, das aus österreichischer Forschung entstanden ist. Die beiden diskutieren die Ursprünge von Foundational Models, Europas enormes unternehmerisches Potenzial und AI Blasenbildung.Production: Christoph NowotnyMusik (Intro/Outro): www.sebastianegger.com

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Wie begegnen wir dem Fachkräftemangel in Amberg und der Oberpfalz? Bis 2035 fehlen zehntausende Arbeitskräfte – gleichzeitig setzt die OTH Amberg-Weiden auf englischsprachige Studiengänge und internationale Talente, um diese Lücke zu schließen. Darüber sprechen wir mit Prof. Dr. Raphael Lechner, Professor an der OTH Amberg-Weiden und Geschäftsführer des Instituts für Energietechnik.  Wir diskutieren, warum internationale […]

You didn't pour your time, energy, and insight into a book just to say you did it. You wrote it because your message matters—and because you knew that getting it into the hands of others could spark something bigger. A book has staying power. It captures what you stand for and how you think, in your own words. Done well, it becomes more than a tool—it becomes a turning point. It can shift how people see you, what opportunities come your way, and the kind of legacy you leave behind. That's why I focus on what happens after the writing is done. Publishing your book is a milestone—but the real magic happens when you start using it to fuel your mission, grow your platform, and create lasting impact. If you're ready to think beyond publication day and explore how your book can support the future you're building, schedule a complimentary 30-minute Book Launch Brainstorm Session at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. And now, I'm excited to introduce our panelists—authors who are using their books to open doors and grow their influence. Bruce Scheer wrote “Inspire Your Buyers: Go to Market with a Story That Sizzles,” to show you how to craft a clear, compelling narrative that gets everyone—from your team to your target buyers—on the same page and fired up to take action, so you can close more deals and grow faster. Diane Wolf wrote “14 Nights to Better Sleep: A Proven Plan to Recharge, Refresh, and Reclaim Your Nights,” a science-backed, practical guide that helps you reset your sleep habits in just two weeks—so you can quiet your mind, reclaim your energy, and finally get the rest your body and brain deserve. Sophie Lechner wrote “Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing,” a refreshing guide for mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to attract clients naturally—by leading with purpose instead of self-promotion—and transform marketing from a dreaded task into a joyful extension of their impact. Please join me in welcoming Bruce, Diane, and Sophie.  In this episode, we discuss the following:

Zwischen Bodyshaming und Bodypositivity ist der Weg hin zu Körperzufriedenheit oft weit und schwer. Die Kulturwissenschaftlerin Elisabeth Lechner und die Journalistin und Body-Positivity-Expertin Kathrin Tschorn sprechen über Körperbilder, Normen, den wachsenden Schönheitsdruck, über politische und ökonomische Interessen, Widerstand und über aktuelle Kinder- und Jugendbücher. Das Ziel: Körperakzeptanz.

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Kühmel, Miku Sophie www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

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Kühmel, Miku Sophie www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

"100 Jahre Alf Lechner. Materie Stahl" Bis 14. September im Alf Lechner Museum in Ingolstadt / Alf Lechner Skulpturenpark in Obereichstätt / "Transformation”: Bis 13. Dezember in der Katholischen Akademie in München / "Zwei Generationen konkret: Alf Lechner und Marco Stanke": Bis 27. September in der Galerie Renate Bender in München

This episode is in German. In this episode, Maria Lechner, designer and founder of Ladies, Wine & Design Vienna, shares her journey into the design world and the challenges of self-employment. She talks about building a supportive community, transitioning from small projects to bigger clients, and the impact of AI on her work. Maria also reflects on organizing events and the importance of creating spaces that empower women in the creative industry – all while staying curious, adaptable, and balanced.WebsiteInstagram

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecarousel.substack.comFIRST 30 MINS FREETalking private military and Russia with conflict journalist John Lechner, author of new book Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Sometimes a person comes along that makes you totally rethink your build method or challenges your expectations on what a cigar box guitar or CBG is. One such person is Alex Lechner from ALX Guitars. He is a whirlwind of positive energy and although he has only been building his amazing creations for just on two years, he is always willing to talk shop or lend a hand. Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks Adam Harrison

CN: Das Thema Essstörung wird thematisiert und es geht um Möglichkeiten sich vor Skinny-Tok-Content zu schützen**********Das Idealbild vom Körper einer Frau ist allgegenwärtig, besonders auf Social Media. Wie viel Druck das machen kann, weiß Lu. Sie litt an einer Essstörung und findet Skinny-Toks bedenklich. Diskriminierung von dicken Menschen war trotz Body Positivity nie weg, sagt eine Kulturwissenschaftlerin.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartnerin: Lu, hatte früher eine Essstörung, Content Creatorin unter anderem zum Thema Bodypositivity und Mental Health Gesprächspartnerin: Katrin Giel arbeitet am Universitätsklinikum Tübingen und forscht zu den Themen: Körperbild, Essstörungen und Social Media Gesprächspartnerin: Elisabeth "Elli" Lechner, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaftlerin, Uni Wien und Autorin Autorin und Host: Shalin Rogall Redaktion: Friederike Seeger, Ivy Nortey, Columba Krieg, Celine Wegert Produktion: Julian Kretschel**********Quellen:Psychische Gesundheit: Hier findest du HilfeBei Essstörungen Hilfe finden | BZgAHilfe bei Essstörungen | Bundesfacheverband für Essstörungen**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Toxische Schönheitsideale: Auch Männer brauchen Body-PositivityPsychologie: Wie Körperideale entstehenBodyshaming: Warum wir andere Körper abwerten**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.

This week Amanda Lechner joins the podcast to talk about her studio practice which explores fresco painting, egg tempera, works on paper, and installation. Upcoming exhibitions include the Studio Break Invitational, a 20 person group exhibition at Studio Break Gallery Opening July 12, 6-9 PM.Amanda's work was selected for our 2024 Studio Break Professional Competition by Marc Mitchell, Curator & Director of Exhibitions at the University of Arkansas.

When you're writing, it's easy to get stuck chasing perfection. But here's the truth: the first draft is just the beginning—the real transformation happens in revision. Giving yourself permission to be imperfect is what makes progress possible. The messy middle, the rewrites, the second-guessing—that's where the book (and the author) truly take shape. I'm living this right now as I wrap up edits on my fourth book, “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue,” set to launch in July 2025. Want a behind-the-scenes look at how I turn a book into a business asset? Join my book launch team at www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. Today, we'll hear from authors about their journey from blank page to published book. Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins co-wrote “Do Not Write a Book...Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book,”  a no-nonsense, empowering guide that helps aspiring nonfiction authors navigate the publishing process with confidence.  Robert Aguilar wrote “Forget What You Know About Strategy: The Hazards of Strategic Planning,” a powerful guide for senior leaders seeking to master strategy formulation and execution, offering real-world insights to avoid pitfalls and drive transformative change in today's fast-paced business landscape. Sophie Lechner wrote “Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing,” a refreshing guide for mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to attract clients naturally—by leading with purpose instead of self-promotion—and transform marketing from a dreaded task into a joyful extension of their impact. Please join me in welcoming Bridgett, Robert, and Sophie.  In this episode, we discuss the following:

Are you a leader grappling with startup burnout, decision fatigue, or feeling stuck despite your drive? This transformative episode reveals the counter-intuitive secret to leadership clarity and accelerated growth: discomfort. Join Jason Rigby and Arielle Lechner, an acclaimed executive coach to leaders at Google, GitHub, and Peloton. They shatter the myth of the flawless founder and dive deep into how embracing resistance isn't a barrier, but your most accurate signal for progress and innovation.

Today on the show, we connect with Hill Murray boys hockey coach Bill Lechner. This legendary coach has been on a high school hockey bench for over 4 decades. He has multiple State Championships and has developed some amazing players. Fun hockey conversation here   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Today on the show, we connect with Hill Murray boys hockey coach Bill Lechner. This legendary coach has been on a high school hockey bench for over 4 decades. He has multiple State Championships and has developed some amazing players. Fun hockey conversation here   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Sheila Blanco y Federico Lechner presentan Los Mareados, un proyecto musical que reinterpreta tangos clásicos como “El día que quieras” o “Por una cabeza” a través una mirada contemporánea. Incluyen también temas originales entre los que destacan La Ladrona y Milonga para una pulga, (dedicada a Messi). Ambos artistas se conocieron en el grupo Patax, con Jorge Pérez al frente, aunque la salmantina y el porteño tenían trayectorias individuales destacadas. El guitarrista Chema Saiz narra sus caminos paralelos y su colaboración en el proyecto Gershwin. Actualmente, la cantante y el pianista han formado un cuarteto con José San Martín (batería) y Toño de Miguel (contrabajo) para deleite de sus fans. Entre ellos, la clarinetista y flautista Carmen Vela que no escatima en elogios hacia su admirada amiga Sheila. También recordamos la infancia musical de Lechner (su madre) con sus primeras improvisaciones al piano. El proyecto combina tradición, amistad y talento.Escuchar audio

Shawn Ryan Show: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters Battalion and fought at Khasham, but quit Wagner in 2019, briefly ran a Redut detachment in Syria, and left disillusioned. Gabidullin's 2022 memoir denounced Wagner and Russia's invasion of Ukraine; he now lives in France. Journalist and researcher John Lechner reports from conflict zones and specializes in Russian PMCs. His book Death Is Our Business (Bloomsbury, 2025) charts the rise of Wagner, following earlier work such as Beginner's Chechen and upcoming Circassian and Sango language texts. A former policy analyst for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and an emerging-markets banker at Deutsche Bank and Lazard, Lechner holds degrees from Harvard (Slavic Languages) and Georgetown (MSFS). Fluent in five languages and conversant in several others, he is a recognized expert on Russian foreign policy and has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Foreign Policy. He lives in Washington, DC. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://www.roka.com⁠ - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/SRS NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.expressvpn.com/SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.hillsdale.edu/SRS https://www.shopify.com/SRS https://trueclassic.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS Guest Links: Marat Gabidullin FB - https://www.facebook.com/share/15TBVmf2mt/  Book - Moi, Marat, ex-commandant de l'armée Wagner - Les dessous de l'armée secrète de Poutine enfin révélé https://a.co/d/csNMjFH  Book - Ma vérité https://a.co/d/bLZYssf  John Lechner X - https://x.com/JohnLechner1 IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnalechner/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/john.lechner.5 Book - Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare https://a.co/d/7rKXhnI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters Battalion and fought at Khasham, but quit Wagner in 2019, briefly ran a Redut detachment in Syria, and left disillusioned. Gabidullin's 2022 memoir denounced Wagner and Russia's invasion of Ukraine; he now lives in France. Journalist and researcher John Lechner reports from conflict zones and specializes in Russian PMCs. His book Death Is Our Business (Bloomsbury, 2025) charts the rise of Wagner, following earlier work such as Beginner's Chechen and upcoming Circassian and Sango language texts. A former policy analyst for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and an emerging-markets banker at Deutsche Bank and Lazard, Lechner holds degrees from Harvard (Slavic Languages) and Georgetown (MSFS). Fluent in five languages and conversant in several others, he is a recognized expert on Russian foreign policy and has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Foreign Policy. He lives in Washington, DC. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://www.roka.com⁠ - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/SRS NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.expressvpn.com/SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.hillsdale.edu/SRS https://www.shopify.com/SRS https://trueclassic.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS Guest Links: Marat Gabidullin FB - https://www.facebook.com/share/15TBVmf2mt/  Book - Moi, Marat, ex-commandant de l'armée Wagner - Les dessous de l'armée secrète de Poutine enfin révélé https://a.co/d/csNMjFH  Book - Ma vérité https://a.co/d/bLZYssf  John Lechner X - https://x.com/JohnLechner1 IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnalechner/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/john.lechner.5 Book - Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare https://a.co/d/7rKXhnI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia's first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the “Wagner Group” faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they'd go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they'd earn praise for “tough measures” against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's Chef,” went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule. Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group's origins and operations, Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) by John Lechner-the only journalist to report across its many warzones-brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise-but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over. Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrifying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity. John Lechner is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia's first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the “Wagner Group” faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they'd go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they'd earn praise for “tough measures” against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's Chef,” went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule. Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group's origins and operations, Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) by John Lechner-the only journalist to report across its many warzones-brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise-but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over. Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrifying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity. John Lechner is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia's first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the “Wagner Group” faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they'd go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they'd earn praise for “tough measures” against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's Chef,” went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule. Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group's origins and operations, Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) by John Lechner-the only journalist to report across its many warzones-brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise-but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over. Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrifying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity. John Lechner is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia's first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the “Wagner Group” faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they'd go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they'd earn praise for “tough measures” against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's Chef,” went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule. Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group's origins and operations, Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) by John Lechner-the only journalist to report across its many warzones-brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise-but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over. Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrifying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity. John Lechner is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

In 2014, a well-trained, mysterious band of mercenaries arrived in Ukraine, part of Russia's first attempt to claim the country as its own. Upon ceasefire, the “Wagner Group” faded back into shadow, only to reemerge in the Middle East, where they'd go toe-to-toe with the U.S., and in Africa, where they'd earn praise for “tough measures” against insurgencies yet spark outrage for looting, torture, and civilian deaths. As Russia gained a foothold of influence abroad, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's Chef,” went from caterer to commander to single greatest threat Putin has faced in his over-twenty-year rule. Dually armed with military and strategic prowess, the Wagner Group created a new market in a vast geopolitical landscape increasingly receptive to the promises of private actors. In this trailblazing account of the Group's origins and operations, Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) by John Lechner-the only journalist to report across its many warzones-brings us on the ground to witness Wagner partner with fragile nation states, score access to natural resources, oust peacekeeping missions, and cash in on conflicts reframed as Kremlin interests. After rebelling, Prigozhin faced an epic demise-but Wagner lives on, its political, business, and military ventures a pillar of Russian operations the world over. Featuring exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner Group members, Death Is Our Business is the terrifying true tale of the renegade militia that proved global instability is nothing if not an opportunity. John Lechner is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C. Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sophie Lechner is a former practicing lawyer turned business coach, speaker, and author with two decades of LinkedIn expertise. She helps mission-driven professionals turn marketing from a chore into a joy, enabling them to attract clients like a magnet rather than chase them down. Sophie is the creator of The MAGNET Model, a framework that simplifies client attraction and relationship-building on LinkedIn. She has spoken globally, including at Oxford University, and has been featured in Forbes. Her corporate background spans industry leaders such as BP, Pfizer, and Bayer. Sophie recently published her new book, Unlock Your Impact, where she shares her proven client-attraction framework. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ON LINKEDIN STRATEGY FOR LAWYERS Many lawyers feel uneasy about marketing, and even more uncertain about how to use LinkedIn effectively. Misconceptions about self-promotion, limited time, and discomfort with visibility often prevent lawyers from showing up online in a meaningful way. But LinkedIn isn't about shouting the loudest. It's about building genuine relationships, sharing valuable insights, and establishing credibility in the professional community you serve. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman speaks with Sophie Lechner, a former lawyer and business coach who helps professionals attract clients with purpose and authenticity using her proprietary MAGNET Model. Sophie shares practical, sustainable strategies for lawyers to show up on LinkedIn consistently, whether you're ready to create original content or prefer to engage thoughtfully with others. She also explains how to tailor your presence so it reflects your values, highlights your expertise, and fosters long-term client relationships. 2:10 – Sophie's international background and transition from lawyer to business coach 5:06 – Why she left law—and how disillusionment led to reinvention 9:22 – Why many lawyers feel uncomfortable marketing themselves 11:33 – Why LinkedIn is the best platform for relationship-based professionals 14:13 – A realistic time commitment for meaningful LinkedIn engagement 17:21 – The power of content curation (if you don't want to post your own!) 21:46 – The must-have profile updates lawyers often overlook 25:14 – An introduction to The MAGNET Model and what makes it work MENTIONED IN SOPHIE LECHNER | LEVERAGE THE POWER OF LINKEDIN WITH THE MAGNET MODEL Sophie Lechner | LinkedIn Unlock Your Impact - Sophie Lechner Get connected with the coaching team: hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE… Today's episode is brought to you by the coaching team at The Lawyer's Edge, a training and coaching firm that has been focused exclusively on lawyers and law firms since 2008. Each member of The Lawyer's Edge coaching team is a trained, certified, and experienced professional coach—and either a former practicing attorney or a former law firm marketing and business development professional. Whatever your professional objectives, our coaches can help you achieve your goals more quickly, more easily, and with significantly less stress. To get connected with your coach, just email the team at hello@thelawyersedge.com.  

The new book “Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare” is the inside story of how the Wagner Group made private military companies inextricable from Russia's anti-western foreign strategy by independent journalist John Lechner. Lechner made his first trip to the Central African Republic in 2019 where he began researching the effect of Russian intervention on the country's armed politics.

Journalist, independent researcher, and author John Lechner, talks about his new book “Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare,” and how the partnership between private military companies and government can lead to the end of civil liberties. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.comFor mercenaries, death is a business. It's all about finding the right market. Wagner and other Russian mercenary groups have found willing markets in Africa. Journalist John Lechner spent years in Africa among the mercenaries and he's on the show today to tell us about what he learned.Lechner tells us how Wagner's men think the U.S. media killed Prigozhin, why every theater (or market) is different, and the training regimen of a fresh convict recruit. It's all in his new book Death Is Our Business: Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare.The threats change…but the mercenaries stay the same.Interlinking militant Islam and the rise of modern mercenariesRussian mercenaries before WagnerPrigozhin risingPutin's Chef was the father of ‘Hybrid War'Wagner in Africa‘No one said mercenary life was gonna be easy.'Life inside Wagner‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.'You can't judge intent by resultsThe Russian “royal” court is full of self starters and entrepreneursThe Tip of Russia's SpearDeath Is Our BusinessPardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill AgainTaliban Bureaucrats Hate Working Online All Day, ‘Miss the Days of Jihad'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sheila Blanco y Federico Lechner visitan 'La Ventana' para presentar su nuevo disco "Los Mareados", un álbum donde conviven temas originales y versiones de tangos clásicos llevados al lenguaje de la improvisación.

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John Lechner is a journalist, independent researcher, and consultant specializing in Africa. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and the BBC, among others. His latest book, DEATH IS OUR BUSINESS, is the definitive account of the Wagner Group—the mercenary force that changed modern warfare, from Ukraine to Syria to Africa. Through exclusive interviews and deep investigative research, Lechner exposes how Wagner operated as both a military and business empire, and how its influence continues beyond the death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.FOLLOW JOHNInstagram: @johnalechnerX: @JohnLechner1LinkedIn: @jlechner Website: https://www.johnlechnerauthor.com/FOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSA SPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing Mk15 Timepiece - MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-mk15-timepiece-mod-3/ and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr  P365 Collection: P365XL with Red Dot Optic, P365, P365X-Macro, P365 Custom with True Precision, and P365 Legion.Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear 

James Pogue interviews John Lechner, a journalist and author who has extensively covered the Wagner Group and its influence in Africa, particularly in the Central African Republic. They discuss John's unique path to journalism through language learning, the historical context of the Central African Republic, ethnic divisions within the country, the civil war, and the role of external powers. John's new book is called Death is Our Business, the shocking inside story of how the Wagner Group made private military companies inextricable from Russia's anti-Western foreign strategy.The podcast also touches on military entrepreneurship and the ongoing situation in Eastern Congo, emphasizing the complex interplay of these regions' politics, identity, and resources. This conversation delves into the complex historical and political dynamics of the Central African Republic and the influence of the Wagner Group. It explores the historical context of the Tutsis in Congo, the political landscape shaped by various armed groups, and the role of Russia in Africa, particularly through the Wagner Group. The discussion highlights the interplay of local politics, foreign influence, and the region's ongoing struggles for power and resources. In this conversation, James Pogue and John Lechner delve into the complexities of power dynamics, the operations of the Wagner Group, and the challenges faced in the Sahel region. They explore the future of private military companies (PMCs) in American foreign policy, discussing the implications of influence trading and the evolving nature of warfare. The dialogue highlights the difficulties in navigating geopolitical landscapes and the potential for PMCs to play a significant role in future conflicts.

En esta entrevista, hablamos con Sheila Blanco, cantante y compositora salmantina, y Federico Lechner, pianista y compositor porteño, quienes presentan su segundo disco juntos, Los Mareados. Esta obra fusiona tango y jazz con una propuesta fresca que mezcla grandes clásicos con nuevos sonidos y temas originales.Escuchar audio

How many threads can bring us beyond the headlines? In this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry Davidson welcome journalist John Lechner to discuss Death is Our Business, an exposé on Russian mercenaries and the increasing privatization of warfare. Lechner recounts his experiences in war zones and illuminates the geopolitical forces shaping modern conflicts. After … Continue reading Episode 97 How many threads take us beyond the headlines on this? Authors John Lechner and TJ English with Commentary by I.S. Berry →

Today Justin talks to John Lechner. John graduated from Georgetown University with a master's degree in foreign service. He speaks several languages, including Russian, French, Turkish, and Georgian. He now works as an independent journalist and his reporting has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, BBC, and many more. He's here to discuss the story of the rise of the Wagner Group, aRussian mercenary private military company that grew in a few short years from just a handful of fighters to a combined arms force large enough to become a threat to the Russian government itself.Connect with John:johnlechnerauthor.comIG: @johnalechnerTwitter/X: @JohnLechner1Check out the book, Death is Our Business, here.https://a.co/d/9kJATQDConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.OC Strategic AcademyLearn spy skills to hack your own reality. Use code SPYCRAFT101 to get 10% off any course!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

John Lechner is a writer and researcher specializing in security issues in Central Africa, the Sahel, Turkey, Russia, and the former Soviet Union. Fluent in Russian and several other languages, he has spent years analyzing Russia's growing influence in Africa and its global military networks.In episode 46 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed his book, "Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare," (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2025) which explores Wagner's origins and its evolution into a key tool of Russian power projection. Lechner challenges the prevailing narrative that Wagner operates purely as a Kremlin proxy, offering a detailed analysis of its structure, motivations, and impact on global warfare. Through extensive fieldwork and exclusive interviews, he sheds light on the mercenary group's role in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and Africa, revealing how it has shaped conflicts and influenced state-building efforts.The book also delves into the personal and political dynamics within Wagner, examining the group's financial incentives, ideological leanings, and its often-uneasy relationship with the Russian state. Lechner provides critical insights into the blurred lines between state and private military actors, the future of mercenary warfare, and what this means for global security.Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J3pStvWHKTk John's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/death-is-our-business-9781639733361/John's website: https://www.johnlechnerauthor.com/Streaming everywhere! https://linktr.ee/TahrirPodcast Reach out! TahrirPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for as low as $2 per month ($20 per year)! https://www.patreon.com/TahrirPodcast

The international war reporter John Lechner is a brave man. For his new book Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare, he spent time in both Russia and the Central African Republic researching the Russian mercenary Wagner Group founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin. In our conversation, he details Prigozhin's rise, his rebellion against Putin, and his eventual death. Lechner argues that mercenary groups like Wagner are generally no more or less bloodthirsty than the governments that employ them. We also talked about the broader global trend of outsourcing warfare, from Russian mercenaries to U.S. contractors like Blackwater, and how this approach reduces political costs for governments engaging in military interventions.Here are the 5 KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways from the Lechner interview:* Wagner Group represents a broader trend of privatized warfare, following in the footsteps of Western contractors like Blackwater but expanding into offensive operations.* Yevgeny Prigozhin's personal ambition and desire to overcome his status within Putin's inner circle drove Wagner's expansion globally.* Mercenary groups like Wagner typically mirror the human rights practices of the governments that hire them, often exacerbating existing abuses rather than introducing new ones.* Prigozhin's rebellion against Putin stemmed from his narcissism and fear of losing political leverage when the Ministry of Defense attempted to absorb Wagner's fighters.* The outsourcing of warfare (through mercenaries, proxies, or technology) allows governments to pursue interventionist policies with reduced political costs, as contractor deaths don't receive the same public scrutiny as military casualties.John Lechner graduated from the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. At Georgetown, John focused on security issues in Central Africa and the Sahel; Turkey; Russia, and the former Soviet Union. He is an expert on Russia's growing influence in Africa. He speaks fluent Russian; advanced French, Turkish, and Georgian; and conversational Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS), Chechen, German, and Sango (the lingua franca of the Central African Republic). After working in finance for several years, John decided to leverage his language skills and significant experience living abroad—especially in Russia and Europe—for a career in international affairs. After arriving in Washington DC, he took an internship with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), analyzing and publishing articles on Turkish domestic politics, security, and foreign relations. While attending Georgetown he has continued to work as a freelance journalist, covering issues related to language, history, culture, and politics in eastern Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey, the Sahel, and the Central African Republic. He is an expert on the history, languages, and politics of Central Africa, Turkey, and the former Soviet Union. You can find his articles published in Foreign Policy, War on the Rocks, Kyiv Post, The Diplomat, Africa is a Country, African Arguments, The National Interest, and Defense One, among others.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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On today's episode, the Washington Post's West Africa bureau chief Rachel Chason and freelance journalist John Lechner join Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien to talk about the current state of the Sahel and the many forces that have converged in the region over the past couple of years.They discussed Chason's new series out in the Post, “Crossroads of Conflict,” which includes six rich portraits of Sahelian actors, including: an Islamist militant, a militia commander, a Russian mercenary, an American soldier, a coup leader, and a defiant broadcaster. They also talked about Lechner's forthcoming book, “Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare.”We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Sophie Lechner, LinkedIn coach turned author, as she reveals the journey behind her new book "Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing." Perfect for coaches looking to expand their impact, this episode explores how to transform your coaching expertise into a book while staying true to your mission. Sophie shares invaluable insights about reframing marketing for mission-driven entrepreneurs and explains why focusing on impact rather than metrics leads to more authentic business growth. Episode Highlights:1. How Sophie discovered a deeper marketing philosophy while coaching entrepreneurs on LinkedIn2. The mindset shift that helps coaches embrace marketing: treating your audience like they're already clients3. Why mission-driven entrepreneurs need to focus on impact metrics instead of just financial goals4. The unexpected benefits of deep analysis and codifying your coaching methodology5. How writing a book can help you step more fully into your expertise and mission6. The importance of patience and iteration in developing your core message7. Why helping people before they become paying clients aligns with a coach's mission8. The transformation from hating marketing to seeing it as an extension of your coaching work Featured on This ShowClick here to find out how to work with meClick here to access valuable free resources for coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/Book: Unlock Your Impact, The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing by Sophie Lechner Sophie LechnerSophie is a speaker, author and business coach. She helps mission-driven entrepreneurs bring the joy of their client work over to their marketing so they can stop chasing clients and attract them like a magnet instead. She specializes in helping them leverage LinkedIn to build relationships and spread their message. ​Her 20-year presence on LinkedIn has led to speaking engagements, podcast invitations, clients, and a Forbes interview. ​She is the creator of The MAGNET Model, a powerful framework for passionate entrepreneurs pursuing impact, income and independence.Website: https://themagnetmodel.comLinkedIn; https://linkedin.com/in/sophielechnerFree Gift: https://www.themagnetmodel.com/roadmap

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>Join Jocko Underground< In 1993 Lieutenant James Lechner, a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was selected for a top secret special operations task force being sent to Mogadishu, Somalia, to capture the insurgent leader Mohamed Farah Aideed. In early October, after conducting a number of raids in the city, the Task Force is called upon to conduct a daring daylight mission into the heart of Aideed's territory. During the raid, one of the Black Hawk helicopters is shot down and Lechner and his comrades are soon caught up in the fiercest combat involving US forces since the Vietnam War. Deep in the enemy's stronghold, the small group of Rangers and special operators now find themselves fighting not only to rescue the downed helicopter's crewmen, but also to save their own lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content