Podcasts about most influential women in business

About Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann:Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, a former Fortune 50 Global Executive, has a proven track record in business turnarounds, scaling ventures, and global expansion. Most notably, she led Citibank California out of a headline-making crisis in 2008, launching a decade-long career at Citigroup. As the Founding Member of RMK Group, she advises CEOs on leadership and strategic HR. Co-author of FitCEO: Be The Leader of Your Life, her book has sold thousands worldwide. Recognized for her impact, she was named one of the Bay Area's 100 Most Influential Women in Business for twelve years, earning the title of Forever Influential Woman. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann discuss:Leadership and personal well-beingThe impact of small habits on health and successThe role of social connections in longevity and happinessManaging stress and maintaining a positive mindsetCultural influences on health and lifestyle choices Key Takeaways:Incorporating small, intentional habits like taking the stairs, walking during phone calls, or parking farther away can gradually build a healthier lifestyle without overwhelming effort.Meaningful social connections, whether through lifelong friendships or daily micro-interactions, have been shown to be more crucial to long-term health and happiness than even diet or exercise.Leaders who actively practice gratitude, maintain a sense of humor, and seek moments of awe can better manage stress, stay motivated, and create a positive influence on those around them.Maintaining a consistently optimistic and forward-thinking mindset has been linked to greater longevity and resilience, sometimes even outweighing the negative effects of poor health habits like smoking. "I have managed a lot of teams through crises... finding all the good that already exists and then leveraging that. So building muscle where there is muscle, versus trying to build something from scratch.” — Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann Connect with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann:  Website: https://rmkgroupllc.com/Book: FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/FitCEO-Be-Leader-Your-Life/dp/1774581426LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-m-k/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this executive episode, Adriana Cowdin, CEO of Be Bold Executive Coaching, shares how she shares the knowledge and skills she gained to achieve status in the top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses and uses it to help other founders and CEOs to become better leaders.You will discover:- How essential relationships are to company success- In what ways being a non-CEO executive is different or even more challenging than being at the top- The two most prominent challenges executives face
Adriana L. Cowdin is a 4-time entrepreneur and former Corporate CEO. Named “One of the Most Influential Women in Business,” Cowdin founded Dekaf Digital, where she served as the CEO for 7+ years, leading it to 400%+ growth in 2022, resulting in an acquisition in 2023 and achieving status as Top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses. In 2024, she returned to her roots as an executive career coach. With success coaching 5,000+ executives in the last 20+ years, she now focuses 100% of her energy on executive coaching at her new company, Be Bold Executive Coaching.
Want to learn more about Adriana Cowdin's work at Be Bold Executive Coaching? Check out her website at https://adrianacowdin.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you're a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you're doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

We share transformative insights on leveraging your network for career growth. Our guests Susan Hailey (CHRO @ Enable), Shannon Lundgren (Founder & CEO @Shannon's Circle) and Jean Kovacs ( share how to navigate personal branding effectively and develop meaningful connections that elevate your career potential.• Networking should focus on building relationships, not just asking for favors• Strategies to engage your network authentically without asking for jobs• The distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, emphasizing sponsorship importance• Tactics for making positive first impressions during networking events• The importance of giving more than you take in networkingDiscover the transformative power of networking in our engaging episode, where we explore innovative strategies for career advancement. Join us as we dive into enriching discussions with leading professionals who share their invaluable insights on how to leverage connections to unlock potential and growth. Our guests tackle common misconceptions about networking, explaining how to engage authentically with your network, and why mentoring and sponsorship are crucial for success, especially for women.Unpack the key tactics to stand out in competitive job markets, including how to make memorable first impressions without resorting to rehearsed pitches. Also, expect tips on navigating both in-person and online networking effectively. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a fresh perspective on your networking approach, creating lasting relationships designed for success.Ready to elevate your career? Tune in, and if you resonate with our insights, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others find their way to their own career transformations!If you enjoyed this conversation, please take a moment to rate our podcast and leave a comment.Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!SUBSCRIBE TO  @Position2Inc   FOR MORE EPISODES!Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/Sandeep Parikh: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/Susan Hailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlyonhailey/Susan Hailey is the Chief Human Resource Officer at Enable.  With over 20 years of experience as a senior HR and talent executive, Susan has a proven track record of leading all aspects of human capital and talent for high-growth organizations. Before joining Enable, Susan was the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at OpenText, where her leadership earned the company recognition as one of Forbes' Best Places to Work in 2022. Jean Kovacs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-kovacs/Jean Kovacs is a Partner at Hillsven Venture Capital, a seed venture capital fund focused on the enterprise B2B space.  Jean is also the Co-President of the HBS Alumni Angels Association of Northern California and her resume includes serving as CEO and Co-Founder of Comergent Technologies, and Co-Founder and EVP of Qualix Group.  Jean was named to the Silicon Valley/San Francisco Business Journal's list of Most Influential Women in Business. Shannon Lundgren : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonlundgren/Shannon Lundgren is the Founder & CEO of Shannon's Circle Matchmaking. Shannon pivoted from a successful corporate career, including a 16-year tenure at Wells FarWebsite: https://www.position2.com/podcast/Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/Sandeep Parikh: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com

Ep. 207: This 7-time Dutch National Diving Champion earned a full scholarship to the University of Houston and went on to lead growth at global giants like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Today at Logitech, she is recognized as one of the "Most Influential Women in Business."  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/  Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.  Special thanks to Lilly Mae Stewart and Ethan Salzberg for making this episode possible.

Welcome back to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city!Milena Radakovic is President and Chief Visionary of Nexus Exhibits, Western Canada's one-stop shop for complete turnkey visual branding services. Aside from being an accomplished entrepreneur, Milena has over 25 years of experience as a transformational branding, marketing and business strategist who has worked with internationally recognized marque clients. Milena's mission is to alleviate poverty by educating, empowering, supporting and celebrating women. With her Charity ‘WEDO Canada' she's working with various government officials to proclaim November 19th as Women's Entrepreneurship Day in Canada, , with a goal to raise funds to give $1 million dollar in scholarships to female student entrepreneurs. Her commitment has been recognized with awards such as the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Business Leader in Calgary; Calgary's Most Influential Women in Business and others to name a few. Awarded RBC's Women's Entrepreneur for 2020, Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée Bombenon was inducted into the WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of fame in 2022 after being recognized for the 4th time. She is an active member of several organizations including YPO and International Women's Forum and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She sits on the Board of the UN Global Compact Network Canada and Chair's the Programming Committee. She is the Chair of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. Desirée is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network. Desirée is a CIAC Certified Strategic Leader and earned both an Executive MBA through Queen's Smith School of Business and her Certificate of Social Impact from Queens University. She is the recipient of the 30% Club Scholarship for Queens. Get Connected With Milena:https://ww.aspiHer.com/https://www.nexusexhibits.com/https://www.instagram.com/milena_radakovic/Get Connected With Desirée:https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireebombenon/https://www.instagram.com/desireebombenon/Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities.https://calpeteclub.com/https://twitter.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

Adriana L. Cowdin is a 4-time entrepreneur and former C-Suite Executive. Named “One of the Most Influential Women in Business”, Cowdin founded Dekaf Digital a marketing agency where she served as the CEO for 7+ years leading it to 400%+ growth in 2022. This resulted in a successful acquisition in Summer 2023. Under her leadership, Cowdin achieved success as a Top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses exceeding $1 Million in annual revenues. Upon exiting Dekaf Digital, Cowdin stepped in as Interim CEO of a National Healthcare Organization where she developed a plan to increase revenue from $3M to $10M+ annually while simultaneously balancing the budget and increasing staff size 2x. In 2024, Cowdin returned to her roots as an executive coach. After completing advanced management and leadership curriculum through Harvard Business School in the late 90's, she leaned in full force to be an executive coach in her ‘spare' time. After coaching over 6,000 clients in the last 25 years, she now focuses 100% of her energy on executive coaching leaning into TTI Success Insights Research-Backed Assessments as the foundation of her practice. Cowdin is no stranger to leading performance-driven teams having served as Chief Marketing Officer for a KKR owned company, Chief Digital Marketing Officer for a privately-held $1B home services firm (acquired by ADT), and Chief Customer Officer and Vice President, Digital Marketing for a $40B, Fortune 100 retailer. She has been featured on ABC News,Forbes, Inc. 500, FoxBusiness, CNNMoney, Yahoo!, Reuters, Hoovers, The NY Times, NJ Ledger, The Houston Chronicle, The Denver Post, and over a dozen podcasts broadcast around the world. Cowdin is a native of the Chicago, IL suburbs who resides in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, Eric. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, has completed several management and leadership courses through Harvard Business School.

Is there such a thing as a bad question? Asking questions is essential at work, and knowing how to ask better questions can help improve conversations with your team members.While it may sound like an easy concept, asking better questions is a craft that takes time and effort to master. Today's guest is Deb Calvert. Deb is the author of DISCOVER Questions® for Connections, Clarity & Control, and two previous bestsellers. As the founder of People First Leadership Academy and president of People First Productivity Solutions, Deb's work focuses on leadership development and team effectiveness. She's a Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge® and a certified executive coach. Deb was named one of the "65 Most Influential Women in Business" and was formerly an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. In addition, Deb's research and methodologies have been published globally in academic journals.In this episode, Deb and I talk about the art of asking better questions. She shares the eight types of questions we should be asking, what happens when we ask sub-optimal questions, and provides alternatives to some common questions managers ask that really aren't helpful. Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:57) The problem with asking poorly-crafted questions(03:24) What a sub-optimal question looks like(06:29) 8 types of questions that managers should be asking(18:10) A better alternative to a why question(21:19) Alternatives to some common questions managers ask that aren't helpful(27:57) A great manager Deb has worked with(29:21) Keep up with Deb(31:03) [Extended Episode Only] Benefits of asking good questions and why you should put more thought into it(34:55) [Extended Episode Only] How managers can help team members ask better questions(36:48) [Extended Episode Only] How to encourage people to step out of their comfort zone and ask questions(40:00) [Extended Episode Only] The best model for presenting information and asking questions to accommodate different personality typesAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereKeep up with Deb Calvert:- Follow Deb on LinkedIn here- Check out her company's website here- Learn more about her training programs and courses here- Grab a copy of Deb's book hereGuest Bonus: Discounted 3-Part Masterclass and Signed BookMembers can get an autographed copy of DISCOVER Questions® for Connections, Clarity & Control and access to a 3-part masterclass series to amp up your conversational skills for a total of $35. This is a savings of almost $100 compared to their individual list prices!Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won't miss an episode!

DISCOVER Questions® for Connections, Clarity & Control: The 10th Anniversary Edition by Deb Calvert About the Book: Field research, interviews, and practical application + updates for communicating effectively in these turbulent times. DISCOVER Questions® is a framework to make your questions more purposeful.  This is the book that will help you appreciate questions, be more deliberate in what you ask and how you ask it, and prepare you for dealing with various conversational barriers like information overload, multitasking, ambiguity, mistrust, unconscious biases, and more Deb Calvert's 2013 bestseller, DISCOVER Questions® Get You Connected: For Professional Sellers, introduced this framework and revolutionized how we think about questions.  This 10th Anniversary Edition is packed with new research, examples from a wide variety of fields, and complementary competencies for communication effectiveness in any situation or setting.  Now DISCOVER Questions® isn't just for sellers anymore! About the Author: As the founder of People First Leadership Academy and president of People First Productivity Solutions, Deb's work focuses on leadership development and team effectiveness.  Deb's background as an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company along with her diverse experience in Sales and Operations uniquely equips her to work across a variety of industries and functions.  She was named one of the "65 Most Influential Women in Business" and her field research spans 25 years, 20 nations, and thousands of buyers and sellers. And, interesting fact - her husband is the heir to the Calvert Whiskey fortune! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/discover-questions-deb-calvert

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Calvert about encouraging and supporting leadership at every level of the organization. Deb Calvert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcalvertpeoplefirst/), president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Christina Bui. As Christina tells us, losing everything was good for her. The fall of Saigon happened in 1975. Leaving everything they had behind, Christina's mom paid a stranger with gold to get a flight out of Vietnam. The plane took off on what happened to be the day before the Saigon airport was bombed. This harrowing escape was a pivotal moment that created more opportunities for Christina and her mother than they ever would have imagined. This is a story you won't want to miss. Christina is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kylan Ventures, a venture studio focused on championing the global talent and innovation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs. She serves as an operating partner, strategic advisor, and board advisor with various companies: Chief Business Development Officer at OnSky Health, a remote patient monitoring health tech company; Chief Growth Officer at Top Care Medical Group; a healthcare practice group; Board Advisor at Omni Bev, a Vietnamese Cold Brew Coffee Company; Board Advisor at Son Foods, a seafood company; Board Advisor at Wynn's Kitchen, Asian food spices and condiments; Strategic Advisor at Enterprise Purchasing Group, a supply chain management company; Strategic Advisor at Networked, a community networking platform; and Fund Advisor and Limited Partner at How Women Invest Fund. A refugee of Vietnam's Fall of Saigon, Christina believes in giving back to the community. She serves on the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Advisory Board; Fulbright University Vietnam Global Advisory Board, Executive Board of How Women Lead, and Board Member of the Association for Corporate Growth. Christina holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations and French from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in corporate finance from Johns Hopkins University. She was awarded “Most Influential Women in Business” in 2016 and 2017 by the San Francisco Business Times. Christina has Co-Chaired the Association for Corporate Growth's M&A West Coast Conference eleven years in a row from 2012-2023.

It's difficult to overstate the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to our wellbeing. In this episode, Sarah picks the brains of a global leader in this space, LaFawn Davis.In addition to her role as Vice President, Environmental, Social & Governance at recruitment site Indeed, LaFawn has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Impact, Fast Company's Queer50, San Francisco Business Times's Most Influential Women in Business and Fortune's Most Powerful Women.She talks to Sarah about what belonging actually means in a workplace context, the real-life impact of “you cannot be what you cannot see” and shares insights from the world's largest study of employee wellbeing, undertaken in partnership with the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre.***We are all Working on our Wellbeing daily, but not everyone has access to the latest cutting-edge research into the science of wellbeing … until now. From our home at the World Wellbeing Movement, within the University of Oxford, we have created the Working on Wellbeing podcast so that you can be a fly on the wall during our conversations with the world's leading wellbeing experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Cindy Norcott. Cindy is a multi-talented businesswoman who wears many hats, including motivational speaker, author, recruitment agency owner, and founder of the Robin Hood Foundation. Cindy shares her journey and how the pandemic has caused her to refocus her priorities and realize the benefits of the virtual world, allowing her to expand internationally. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right people and trusting them to delegate effectively. She also stresses the need for coaching and mentoring, cultivating a culture of trust and communication, and hiring based on past behaviour and values. Cindy also discusses the challenges of delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members when travelling. She shares that fully disconnecting and trusting the team is critical to avoid issues and emphasizes that trust takes time to build but is crucial in order to delegate effectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cindy's business started a soup kitchen to help the community, which grew into a bigger movement with community involvement and donations. Overall, Cindy Norcott's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and impact. Her experiences offer valuable insights into leadership, delegation, and community engagement. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Cindy's journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. Tune in every week for the insights Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Overcast More about Cindy: Cindy Norcott is a motivational speaker, winning recruitment agencies, Pro Appointments and Pro Talent. Cindy is also the founder and chairperson of the well-known charity, the Robin Hood Foundation. Cindy is the author of the best-selling business book, “How to be Unstoppable”. Cindy has won many awards for her entrepreneurial abilities and has won the BWA Regional Achiever of the Year and the Sanlam 3 Talk Business Person of the Year Award. In 2013, Cindy was awarded the Most Influential Women in Business and Government award for services businesses by CEO Communications. Cosmopolitan magazine also hailed her as one of the 29 Awesome Women of the Year. Cindy was voted the Lead SA KZN Local Hero of the year in 2015 for her community involvement. Cindy's presentation style combines practical advice, wisdom and humour that leaves her audiences inspired.

On this episode of HR Like a Boss we're joined by Deb Calvert! Deb is the president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy. During her interview, she discusses how to improve employee engagement, why there should be a change in how we evaluate employees, and why developing leadership is so important. About Deb Deb Calvert, president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willory/message

Season 3 of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors is coming very soon. Ahead of the launch, Jeff shares with you some of his favourite guests from previous seasons.--In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores.  Most notably in her extensive career, Diana was responsible for the roll out of Deliveroo to 35 cities across Spain and has been recognised in the Top 100 Female Business Leaders in Spain as well as one of the Most Influential Women in Business. Diana reveals how many people in Spain thought Deliveroo would never succeed, but she believed in her project and partnered with the best restaurants to ultimately prove the critics very wrong. And she was not averse to getting her hands dirty – in the early days Diana even went out making deliveries to support restaurants and ensure it was successful. Diana also recognises the importance of the role her team played, and how their commitment and teamwork led to the success of the roll out.  Now, Diana is disrupting the ‘bricks and mortar' shopping experience with autonomous shopping stores! Hosted by Jeff Dewing Discover Cloudfm GroupWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn

In episode 79, Coffey talks with Deb Calvert about improving succession planning to identify and prepare future leaders.They discuss the problems with the 9-box model for succession planning; the challenge of objectively measuring potential; the risk of developing and losing talent;  how to improve the 9-box model; and effective ways to communicate succession planning to employees.  Read more about Deb's take on this topic at https://peoplefirstps.medium.com/behind-the-scenes-how-a-9-box-talent-review-model-may-hurt-you-professionally-9c4d113f05bd.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Deb Calvert, president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline.Deb Calvert can be reached at https://www.peoplefirstps.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-first-productivity-solutions https://www.facebook.com/PeopleFirstPS/ About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the 9-box model for succession planning.2. Discover tools to identify potential leaders objectively.3. Create a succession plan that is objective and transparent.

Ntsiki is South Africa's first black, female winemaker and two-time finalist for ‘Most Influential Women in Business and Government' award. Not only did Ntsiki overcome prejudice, she saw untapped potential within it - and set about marketing wine for a black South African audience. Now in her forties, her self-funded wine company, Aslina Wines, is a hugely successful business. In this episode, Ntsiki explains why a positive outlook is key, how she and her team stay motivated in challenging times, and why she feels more empowered with each passing year.

In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Wendy Forsythe, Chief Strategy Officer of Fathom Realty, who shares her view from the front lines of one of the largest and fastest-growing brokerages in the country. Wendy shares the gritty reality of what agents are experiencing in the field right now, talks about what's on the horizon for technology innovation, provides tips on dealing with insane competitive bidding, and more. About Wendy Forsythe Wendy Forsythe is the Chief Strategy Officer at Fathom Realty, which is the 10th largest brokerage in the country, with 8,000 agents in 36 states. She has more than two decades of experience building successful real estate networks in the US and Canada and has led the expansion of national brands such as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and HomeSmart International. She's a frequent speaker and writer for many industry publications and conferences, and she was named one of the Most Influential Women in Business in Arizona by AZ Business in 2018. Wendy is also an accomplished athlete, holding several marathon finishes as well as earning the coveted title of Ironman. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  What it means to truly be a local market expert The challenge of selling into a market with massive competitive bidding Why new innovation in the mortgage industry may be coming soon How Wendy Forsythe sees the future of remote work impacting home buyers  How Fathom Realty uses frictionless transactions to better serve their remote customers Surprising unique survey insights from Fathom and LiveBy  Why the best agents and teams “never forget about tomorrow” Featuring Mike Simonsen, CEO of Altos Research A true data geek, Mike founded Altos Research in 2006 to bring data and insight on the U.S. housing market to those who need it most. The company now serves the largest Wall Street investment firms, banks, and tens of thousands of real estate professionals around the country. Mike's insights on the market have been featured in Forbes, New York Times, Bloomberg, Dallas Morning News, Seattle PI, and many other national media outlets. Resources mentioned in this episode: Wendy Forsythe on LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Wendy Forsythe's website Fathom Realty Mike Simonsen on LinkedIn Altos Research Follow us on Twitter for more data analysis and insights: https://twitter.com/altosresearch https://twitter.com/mikesimonsen  See you next week!

Our guest on the Sales Code Leadership Podcast this week is Deb Calvert.Deb is the president of People First Productivity Solutions where they build organizational strength by putting PEOPLE first. Deb authored Stop Selling & Start Leading® and DISCOVER Questions® Get You Connected (one of the “Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time” according to HubSpot), along with the award-winning blogs CONNECT2Sell and CONNECT2Lead. She's received numerous accolades and recognitions like being named one of Treeline's "65 Most Influential Women in Business" a Top 30 Sales Guru. Deb's the founder of People First Leadership Academy and The Sales Experts and Sales Education Channels. She is a Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge® and an ICF-certified coach. Formerly, Deb was a sales development instructor at UC-Berkeley, an HR and Sales Director for a Fortune 400 company, and an on-air sales coach (before podcasting was cool!). For the past 15 years, she's been focused on buyer-side research, keynote addresses for international audiences, and her crusade to build professional sellership (a shift from salesmanship).    

In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores. Most notably in her extensive career, Diana was responsible for the roll out of Deliveroo to 35 cities across Spain and has been recognised in the Top 100 Female Business Leaders in Spain as well as one of the Most Influential Women in Business. Diana reveals how many people in Spain thought Deliveroo would never succeed, but she believed in her project and partnered with the best restaurants to ultimately prove the critics very wrong. And she was not averse to getting her hands dirty – in the early days Diana even went out making deliveries to support restaurants and ensure it was successful. Diana also recognises the importance of the role her team played, and how their commitment and teamwork led to the success of the roll out. Now, Diana is disrupting the ‘bricks and mortar' shopping experience with autonomous shopping stores! Hosted by Jeff Dewing Discover Cloudfm Group Website  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn

Barbara Adachi and became the first minority and female partner to lead the national human capital consulting business at Deloitte. Barbara's passion is advancing women's leadership and is as a champion of diversity and inclusion. She served as National Managing Principal for Deloitte's award- winning Women's Initiative (WIN) for the entire U.S. firm from 2007-2011, achieving a significant milestone of 1,000 women partners, principals and directors. Named one of the “100 Most Influential Women in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times for 10 consecutive years from 2003 through 2012, Barbara was then endowed as Forever Influential. Shes also been honored as part of the Working Mother's Hall of Fame. In 2020, Barbara received the CEDAW Women's Human Rights Award for International Comity. The accolades and achievements go on and on—needless to say she is force for advancing women leaders in the workforce.

Episode 755 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Ntsiki Biyela of Aslina Wines, in this new installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today's guest: Ntsiki Biyela is the Award winning Winemaker and Director of Aslina Wines, a company named in honour of her late grandmother, Aslina. She grew up in Mahlabathini, a rural village in Kwa Zulu-Natal, where she matriculated from high school in 1996. Having spent a year as a domestic worker, she was awarded a scholarship through South African Airways to study winemaking at the University of Stellenbosch in 1999. She graduated in 2003 with a BSc in Agriculture (Viticulture and Oenology) and joined Stellekaya, a boutique winery, as their Winemaker in 2004. Ntsiki is a Pioneer Woman and has earned many accolades. In 2009, she was crowned Woman Winemaker of the Year. For two consecutive years, she was voted The Most Influential Women in Business and Government. In 2017, she was named in Top 20 Most Innovative Women in Food and Drinks by Fortune Magazine. She has also been named as one of the top 15 Women in Wine to Watch by Food and Wine Magazine in the USA. If you want to learn more about today's guest, you can by visiting: Website: www.aslinawines.com Instagram: @aslina_wines Facebook: @Aslinawines Twitter: @AslinaWines Linkedin: About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 where she has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. She chose to center her career in Rome and immerse herself in the Italian wine sector, which is her passion. She has taught university students and expats, works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, translator, and a judge at international wine and sake competitions. She consults with restaurants and enotecas assisting in the development of comprehensive wine lists and excellent food pairings, as well as advising private clients who want to develop a comprehensive Italian wine collection. She lives with her British photographer husband on the shore of Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, where they share their beautiful garden with one massive grapevine, two border collies and an arrogant diva cat. If you want to learn more about today's host, you can by visiting: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ We also want to give a shout out to our sponsor Ferrowine. The largest alcoholic beverage shop in Italy since 1920! They have generously provided us with our brand new Italian Wine Podcast T-shirts, and we love them! Check out Ferrowine's site, they have great wines, food pairings and so much more! https://www.ferrowine.it/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

About Deb Ingino:  She is the CEO of Strength Leader Development. A highly sought-after executive mentor, consultant and speaker worldwide, Deb is well versed in business operations and in the importance of asking key questions most business leaders won't ask themselves. She brings deep experience in leadership development, strategy, high performance team building, global operations, brand management, design, product development and training to her work. Her passion is for leading people to discover and maximize their strengths as well as those of fellow team members, while offering advanced strategies to achieve high performance.Deb was recognized in 2008 and 2010 by the Long Island Business News as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business.”  Building on this success, Deb became a founding partner with her mentor, the renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell. She is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team and serves on the President's Advisory Council.In this episode, Chabidaye and Deb discuss:Motivating a D-wired and I-wired peopleWhat motivates S-wired and C-wired peopleHow realizing your strength and weakness should affect youBenefits from a better understanding of self Key Takeaways:To motivate a D-wired person, give them a challenge or get them involved in healthy competition with others or with themselves. An I-wired person is motivated by popularity, recognition, and fun experiences. S-wired people are motivated by security, stability, and a friendly, non-confrontational environment - get them unstuck by creating a routine and keeping the goal right in front of you. C-wired people live for data and facts.  They are motivated when they see excellence happen - create a plan to get unstuck, seek progress not perfection. Working on your weaknesses will only bring you up to average. Focus on your strengths and position yourself to fill a role that others cannot and let others step in where you're not wired for. When we're able to understand ourselves better, communicate better, and understand ourselves better - it just makes us a better person to be around. "Some of the areas where I didn't have strength, where I felt inferior - I realized that it's not that I'm a bad person or that I'm not smart - it's just that how I'm wired is different from other people. Once we realize that we can push out the negative and we can say ‘how do I maximize who I really am?'." —  Deb InginoConnect with Deb Ingino:Website: https://strengthleader.com/deb-ingino/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StrengthLeaderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrengthLeaderTwitter: https://twitter.com/debinginoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debingino/ CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Deb Ingino:  She is the CEO of Strength Leader Development. A highly sought-after executive mentor, consultant and speaker worldwide, Deb is well versed in business operations and in the importance of asking key questions most business leaders won't ask themselves. She brings deep experience in leadership development, strategy, high performance team building, global operations, brand management, design, product development and training to her work. Her passion is for leading people to discover and maximize their strengths as well as those of fellow team members, while offering advanced strategies to achieve high performance.Deb was recognized in 2008 and 2010 by the Long Island Business News as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business.”  Building on this success, Deb became a founding partner with her mentor, the renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell. She is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team and serves on the President's Advisory Council.In this episode, Chabidaye and Deb discuss:The Maxwell DISC system and finding your strengthsDISC is more than what you're good at, it's how you approach the worldDISC has been around for years and has a lot of scientific backingKey Takeaways:Finding your DISC strengths can give you new insight into yourself and your motivationsKnowing your employees and co-worker's DISC assessment can help you communicate better with themWe all have each of the DISC traits, but what is strongest in us is what's important to know"If you've ever been with a loved one, a family member, and you've tried to get them to do something that they really just don't want to do. We keep thinking, ‘you know what's wrong with them. This is so simple, they should just do this.' But for many of them, the reason they don't is because their motivation is not being tapped into at all.  —  Deb Ingino  Connect with Deb indigo:Website: https://strengthleader.com/deb-ingino/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StrengthLeaderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrengthLeaderTwitter: https://twitter.com/debinginoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debingino/ CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Linda's growing up in New Zealand and how she got her competitive edge How to see competition as information Buy, collaborate or defeat the competition You have to choose to be happy now and it's not about the money Being underestimated as a woman founder Working from the best possible outcome when a crisis hits Linda is a tech entrepreneur with growth experience founding and building two large global businesses in San Francisco covering North America, Asia, and Europe.  She is the youngest woman and first New Zealand woman to list on the NASDAQ.  Linda is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair who serves on publicly listed boards and private boards in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.  Boards include Air New Zealand (AIR), The Eclipx Group (ECX), The Guild, Jaxsta (JXT), Harbour Asset Management, and Unicef Aotearoa.  Previously, Linda was a Partner at Kearney, a global management consulting firm, in their Financial Services practice.  She has received numerous awards including E&Y Master Entrepreneur of the Year, World Class New Zealander, and has been named a “Most Influential Women in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times.  Ms. Jenkinson holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and her ACA from the New Zealand Chartered Accountant Society.   Linda's LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/lindajenkinsonz Linda's website: linda-jenkinson.com

Kim Normand Dobrin has had a successful international career for over 29 years. Co-Founder/CEO – Free The Mind Co™ Milestones – Representing Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Institute – Founded by Steven Spielberg in South Africa for 18 yrs. Founding Director of the Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg South Africa Human Rights Commission for Education – Board Member Founder/CEO – Tolerance Foundation teaching over 70 000 children life skills based on history i.e. Apartheid; Holocaust; Rwanda; Kosovo until 2004 Founder – Tomorrow Trust – CEO for 14 yrs supporting orphan and vulnerable children/youth with holistic support and education to release them from the cycle of poverty – until 2019 Ashoka Fellow and has studied at Harvard Kennedy School of International Studies. Author of 3 best sellers in South Africa – Tomorrow; Raising Wisdom; A Mother's Legacy all raising over R3.9mill for Tomorrow Trust. Kim is co-author of an inspiring book range – Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver & Revealing Freddie the Light Within. - Runner up of the South African Social Entrepreneur of the year award 2009 - Life Time Honorary member of Golden Key - Winner of the Most Influential Women in Business and Government Welfare sector for 2009/2010 - Voted and chosen as top 4 in the Ernst & Young World Social Entrepreneur of the year award – 2011 - TED speaker - Awarded and Acknowledged by the State of California Legislature for Exceptional work done in uplifting children and youth 2012 - Winner of Exemplary Women Leadership Award 2013 - Winner of Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award 2014 - Selected to attend Skoll World Forum at Oxford in 2014 & 2015 - Nominated for the Jewish Achiever Awards 2015 - Winner of Inspiring Fifty Awards 2017 – hosted by the Consul General of the Netherlands Kim is known for her passion and commitment to children, education, Social Emotional learning and teaching for both adults and youth. She has a strong belief in accessing and developing potential. Kim is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Find out more about Kim Normand Dobrin at www.freethemindco.com and www.kimnormanddobrin.com

Kim Normand Dobrin has had a successful international career for over 29 years. Co-Founder/CEO – Free The Mind Co™ Milestones – Representing Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Institute – Founded by Steven Spielberg in South Africa for 18 yrs. Founding Director of the Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg South Africa Human Rights Commission for Education – Board Member Founder/CEO – Tolerance Foundation teaching over 70 000 children life skills based on history i.e. Apartheid; Holocaust; Rwanda; Kosovo until 2004 Founder – Tomorrow Trust – CEO for 14 yrs supporting orphan and vulnerable children/youth with holistic support and education to release them from the cycle of poverty – until 2019 Ashoka Fellow and has studied at Harvard Kennedy School of International Studies. Author of 3 best sellers in South Africa – Tomorrow; Raising Wisdom; A Mother's Legacy all raising over R3.9mill for Tomorrow Trust. Kim is co-author of an inspiring book range – Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver & Revealing Freddie the Light Within. - Runner up of the South African Social Entrepreneur of the year award 2009 - Life Time Honorary member of Golden Key - Winner of the Most Influential Women in Business and Government Welfare sector for 2009/2010 - Voted and chosen as top 4 in the Ernst & Young World Social Entrepreneur of the year award – 2011 - TED speaker - Awarded and Acknowledged by the State of California Legislature for Exceptional work done in uplifting children and youth 2012 - Winner of Exemplary Women Leadership Award 2013 - Winner of Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award 2014 - Selected to attend Skoll World Forum at Oxford in 2014 & 2015 - Nominated for the Jewish Achiever Awards 2015 - Winner of Inspiring Fifty Awards 2017 – hosted by the Consul General of the Netherlands Kim is known for her passion and commitment to children, education, Social Emotional learning and teaching for both adults and youth. She has a strong belief in accessing and developing potential. Kim is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Find out more about Kim Normand Dobrin at www.freethemindco.com and www.kimnormanddobrin.com

I recently attended my first in person conference since the pandemic began. It was a hybrid conference, with 500 people allowed to attend the in person conference and hundreds joining virtually. It took place in Las Vegas. Having just experienced my first in person large gathering, which was wonderful and not so wonderful all at the same time. I wanted to have a discussion on how we can get back to big in person events and conferences and feel comfortable doing so? I also want to have a discussion on the future of large events. Will there always be a virtual option to every event or conference going forward? What will they physically look like? How do we make people feel safe? To answer these questions and so many more I am joined by Hilary Needle, Hillary is President of Hillary Needle Events and has more than 20 years of senior management expertise in event planning. In 2013 and 2015, Hillary was named one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business” by Long Island Business News and in 2019, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  She has been featured in numerous articles, and is a frequent radio and television guest.  Drink of the day: Olson Kundig Mezcal Negroni https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mezcal-negroni/ (https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mezcal-negroni/) If you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience. This episode is sponsored by Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, and PR and communications agency with team members in Boston, LA, Miami, and NYC. https://nickersoncos.com/ (https://nickersoncos.com/) Julie Brown: Website- ​https://juliebrownbd.com/ (https://juliebrownbd.com/) Instagram- ​https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/ (https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/) LinkedIn- ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/) Youtube- ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q) Facebook- ​https://www.facebook.com/juliebrownbd/ (https://www.facebook.com/juliebrownbd/) Hillary Needle http://www.hillaryneedleevents.com/ (http://www.hillaryneedleevents.com/)

Amy Errett, Madison Reed moderated by Joel PetersonOur topic is “Creating a Resilient Corporate Culture,” with guest Amy Errett, Founder and CEO of Madison Reed.  The omnichannel beauty brand uses proprietary color-matching technology along with a team of professional on-call colorists to help customers choose the perfect shade of hair color delivered to their door for under $25. The seven-year-old company recorded over $100 m in revenue in 2020. Prior to founding Madison Reed, Amy was a General Partner of Maveron, a leading venture capital firm, CEO of Olivia, a lifestyle travel business, and served on the senior management team at E*TRADE. This followed 10 years as Founder and CEO of The Spectrem Group, a worldwide strategic consulting firm. Amy sold Spectrem to NFO, an IPG subsidiary.In 2015 and 2018, Amy was named one of the “Bay Area's Most Influential Women in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times. She was also a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Northern California region, which she won in 2006 for the consumer category.The portfolio companies identified and described herein do not represent all of the portfolio companies purchased, sold, or recommended for funds advised by Peterson Partners. The reader should not assume that an investment in the portfolio companies identified was or will be profitable. Any opinions, projections, forecasts, and estimates contained in this production are necessarily speculative in nature, are based upon certain assumptions, and subject to change without notice. It can be expected that some or all of such assumptions will not materialize or will vary significantly from actual results. This production is not an offer to buy or sell any investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About The Guest:Lidia Szczepanowski Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. exemplifies the real-life embodiment of success, independence, entrepreneurship, and glamour. She has acquired a plethora of knowledge over the years as a litigation attorney, businesswoman, media producer and host, keynote speaker, black belt in karate, and beauty queen. Her latest achievement, the creation of her patented Sculptura® figure enhancing and body contouring premium dress system, is a physical manifestation of the decades of unique experiences and useful information she picked up along the way. Lidia began her journey as the child of working-class Polish immigrants. Overcoming many economic and personal challenges, she refused to accept adversity as an excuse to settle for second best. She received a B.B.A. in International Business from Hofstra University and a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law. She interned in the U.S. District Court for the E.D.N.Y. and the New York State Appellate Division and ran her own law firm for over two decades. Lidia formed Everything Lidia Inc., a multi-media lifestyle enterprise that celebrates smart, stylish, stiletto clad women who are passionate about designing a meaningful, fulfilling, successful, and fabulous life, so she can continue to build on her inspirational message that is directed at women of all ages who believe in “Getting, Having & Enjoying It All™.” Among many accolades, Lidia was selected twice by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business and was awarded a prestigious Folio Award for being “Best Corporate Communicator” by The Fair Media Council. She was proudly featured in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. To read more about Lidia Szczepanowski go to: http://www.everythinglidia.com/ (www.everythinglidia.com) http://www.sculpturafashions.com/ (www.Sculpturafashions.com) About The Host:  Tonia DeCosimo is the founder of P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized and editor-in-chief of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. She is also an author, columnist, entrepreneur, and women's empowerment advocate. With 30 years in the publishing and advertising business, Tonia enjoys listening and learning from powerful women. She believes that their hard work and dedication deserves acknowledgement and recognition. One of Tonia's passions is to inspire and empower women and help them become their best.   https://toniadecosimo.com/about-tonia-1 (Read more..)

We are back with another incredible and inspiring guest. She's another Atlantan but she's originally from South Africa, Kim Normand Dobrin! Kim has an incredible background with so many accomplishments. As most of you know, I am extremely passionate about non-profit work and so is Kim. Join me in this episode as Kim shares her journey and successes and talks about her current passion, Free the Mind Co. You'll also have to have some compassion for me on this episode... I am dog mom and they were with me this day. No amount of editing can remove them from the excitement in the background about halfway through. Thanks for understanding and supporting me. I know Mom's out there really understand :-) Here is more about Kim and how you can connect with her: Kim Normand Dobrin has had a successful international career for over 30 years. Co-Founder/CEO – Free The Mind Co™ Milestones – Representing Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Institute – Founded by Steven Spielberg in South Africa for 18 yrs. Founding Director of the Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg South Africa Human Rights Commission for Education – Board Member Founder/CEO – Tolerance Foundation teaching over 70 000 children life skills based on history i.e. Apartheid; Holocaust; Rwanda; Kosovo until 2004 Founder – Tomorrow Trust – CEO for 14 yrs supporting orphan and vulnerable children/youth with holistic support and education to release them from the cycle of poverty – until 2019 Ashoka Fellow and has studied at Harvard Kennedy School of International Studies. Author of 3 best sellers in South Africa – Tomorrow; Raising Wisdom; A Mother’s Legacy all raising over R3.9mill for Tomorrow Trust. Kim is co-author of an inspiring book range – Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver & Revealing Freddie the Light Within. - Runner up of the South African Social Entrepreneur of the year award 2009 - Life Time Honory member of Golden Key - Winner of the Most Influential Women in Business and Government Welfare sector for 2009/2010 - Voted and chosen as top 4 in the Ernst & Young World Social Entrepreneur of the year award – 2011 - TED speaker - Awarded and Acknowledged by the State of California Legislature for Exceptional work done in uplifting children and youth 2012 - Winner of Exemplary Women Leadership Award 2013 - Winner of Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award 2014 - Selected to attend Skoll World Forum at Oxford in 2014 & 2015 - Nominated for the Jewish Achiever Awards 2015 - Winner of Inspiring Fifty Awards 2017 – hosted by the Consul General of the Netherlands Kim is known for her passion and commitment to children, education, Social Emotional learning and teaching for both adults and youth. She has a strong belief in accessing and developing potential. Kim is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Connect with Kim here: Kim@freethemindco.com www.freethemindco.com http://www.kimnormanddobrin.com/ XXX Maya https://mayapinionpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mayapinion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mayapinion/support

Deb Calvert is the author of the research-based bestsellers “DISCOVER Questions Get You Connected” (named by HubSpot as one of the “Top 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time”) and “Stop Selling & Start Leading” (with co-authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner). Deb has been named one of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business and is a perennial on lists of top sales thought leaders to follow. She is the founder of The Sales Experts Channel, bringing together over 200 sales authors, speakers, and trainers to provide quality educational content for the sales community with 500+ webinars. Deb is a popular keynote speaker and instructor at UC-Berkeley. https://peoplefirstps.com/ Jasoncooper.io jcooper@jasoncooper.io

Kim Normand Dobrin has had a successful international career for over 29 years. Co-Founder/CEO – Free The Mind Co™ Milestones – Representing Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Institute – Founded by Steven Spielberg in South Africa for 18 yrs. Founding Director of the Apartheid Museum – Johannesburg South Africa Human Rights Commission for Education – Board Member Founder/CEO – Tolerance Foundation teaching over 70 000 children life skills based on history i.e. Apartheid; Holocaust; Rwanda; Kosovo until 2004 Founder – Tomorrow Trust – CEO for 14 yrs supporting orphan and vulnerable children/youth with holistic support and education to release them from the cycle of poverty – until 2019 Ashoka Fellow and has studied at Harvard Kennedy School of International Studies. Author of 3 best sellers in South Africa – Tomorrow; Raising Wisdom; A Mother's Legacy all raising over R3.9mill for Tomorrow Trust. Kim is co-author of an inspiring book range – Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver & Revealing Freddie the Light Within. - Runner up of the South African Social Entrepreneur of the year award 2009 - Life Time Honorary member of Golden Key - Winner of the Most Influential Women in Business and Government Welfare sector for 2009/2010 - Voted and chosen as top 4 in the Ernst & Young World Social Entrepreneur of the year award – 2011 - TED speaker - Awarded and Acknowledged by the State of California Legislature for Exceptional work done in uplifting children and youth 2012 - Winner of Exemplary Women Leadership Award 2013 - Winner of Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award 2014 - Selected to attend Skoll World Forum at Oxford in 2014 & 2015 - Nominated for the Jewish Achiever Awards 2015 - Winner of Inspiring Fifty Awards 2017 – hosted by the Consul General of the Netherlands Kim is known for her passion and commitment to children, education, Social Emotional learning and teaching for both adults and youth. She has a strong belief in accessing and developing potential. Kim is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Find out more about Kim Normand Dobrin at www.freethemindco.com and www.kimnormanddobrin.com

Isn't creating a personal brand just about bragging? Author of the book Platform-The Art & Science of Personal Branding, Cynthia Johnson, explains how personal brands are actually more about helping others than yourself. We talk about practical ways to get started on building your brand and how to use your brand to stand out at work. You can find Cynthia at the following locations: @cynthialive on Instagram & Twitter Cynthia Johnson on LinkedIn https://www.cynthialive.com Cynthia Johnson is an entrepreneur, marketing professional, author and keynote speaker. She is Co-Founder and CEO at Bell + Ivy, a digital marketing and personal branding agency in Santa Monica, CA. Previously, she was Partner & Director of Marketing for RankLab, a digital marketing agency listed in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies, until RankLab was acquired in 2015 by AAC Holdings, Inc. Cynthia is an Advisory Board member for The Millennium Alliance, a leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm serving Fortune 1000 C-Level executives.Cynthia was listed as top personal branding experts in 2017 by Entrepreneur, top 50 marketers on SnapChat by Mashable, and Most Influential Women in Business by Tenfold Research. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huffington Post, TIME, and several other industry specific publications. Her first book Platform published February 2019 with Penguin Random House and Ten Speed Press.

Lauren Steingold is the Head of Strategy for Uber Health at Uber - driving the company's global efforts in the health space. She spearheaded the launch of Uber Health, Uber's HIPAA compliant product that enables healthcare organizations to request or schedule rides of behalf of patients. For her work on this launch, Lauren was named on the San Francisco Business Times' list of the Most Influential Women in Business in 2018. Prior to her role at Uber's San Francisco Headquarters, Lauren helped launch Uber in Miami, Boston, and Rhode Island. Lauren led Uber's on demand flu prevention campaign, where riders were able to receive a flu shot from a nurse in 2014, 2015, and 2016 nationwide. The initiative won an Immunization Excellence Award for Innovation at the National Influenza Immunization Summit in 2015. Before joining Uber in 2013, Lauren held roles at Allen & Gerritsen, an advertising agency in Boston, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge. [fl_builder_insert_layout id="3603"] Show Notes: As a social determinant of health, access to reliable transportation is pervasive through the ecosystem and requires cross-system collaboration. 3.6M Americans miss their doctor appointments every year due to lack of transportation to their appointments, resulting in a cost to the health ecosystem of approximately $150B a year. Uber Health sought to align with diverse stakeholders from multiple industries, specifically those who shared their passion for solving patient access and willing to learn and manage challenges together. Committed to continued learning and open to innovative thinking, Lauren Steingold at Uber Health demonstrates ecosystem focused leadership by utilizing technology and talent in collaborative partnerships in their work towards removing transportation as a barrier for care.

Go to www.strengthleader.com/rising for your free gift from Deb that will help you to lead with your own strengths. Deb Ingino is the CEO of Strength Leader Development. A highly sought-after executive mentor, consultant and speaker worldwide, Deb is well versed in business operations and in the importance of asking key questions most business leaders won't ask themselves. She brings deep experience in leadership development, strategy, high performance team building, global operations, brand management, design, product development and training to her work. Her passion is for leading people to discover and maximize their strengths as well as those of fellow team members, while offering advanced strategies to achieve high performance. Deb knows first-hand how strengths and leadership are keys to business effectiveness and growth. Her skills were honed through over two decades as VP of Global Brand Operations for Marchon Eyewear. In that senior corporate leadership capacity, Deb worked throughout the world to create and develop leaders, and to seed and nurture teams that now serve retailers in more than 80 countries. Deb has shepherded the training of more than 1,000 global team members in 7 languages. This work enabled Marchon to grow in value from $50M to well over $500M. She was recognized in 2008 and 2010 by the Long Island Business News as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business.” Building on this success, Deb became a founding partner with her mentor, the renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell. She is now a certified coach, speaker and trainer on Maxwell's global team. With a trademark direct yet relatable style, Deb shares practical steps and helps business leaders dig deep to find, develop and leverage their strengths and to move into the fullness of their own potential.