Podcasts about Performance consulting

 Today, we're heading to Laguna Hills in California to chat with the founder of ELAJ, Suhein Beck. Suhein is affectionately known as the culture cultivator. She's a dynamic speaker, author, and entrepreneur, a proud Circassian with roots tracing back to the legendary Amazon women. Heck, we may have even traced her lineage back to Leonardo da Vinci. Currently, Suhein has launched an international speaking tour and campaign that draws on her rich heritage to challenge mainstream narratives and ignite transformative leadership to develop their own higher standards and adopt a personal code of honor.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we were meant to be in Dubai, but we've been diverted to Lithuania so we could catch up with Ben Cena, co-founder and CEO of High Value Author. The company helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders gain market footholds through expertly crafted book writing, publishing, and marketing. As Ben shares, every entrepreneur and leader has a unique story that deserves to be told. At High Value Author, they take that story and transform it into a powerful tool for authority building, lead generation, and long-term business growth.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

How can you find your “green zone” and stay grounded during times of stress?Why does leadership quality matter — especially during transformations?My guest on this episode is Dianne Armstrong, President, Armstrong Performance ConsultingDuring our conversation Dianne and I discuss:Why leadership gaps matter and how overlooking poor leadership can cost organizations dearly.Why leadership development can be a significant driver of business transformation.What "green zone leadership" is and how leaders can stay grounded during times of organizational chaos.How chronic stress affects the brain, decision-making, and leadership behavior—and what leaders can do about it.The practical strategies HR leaders and executives can use to shift out of the "red zone" and into the "green zone."Connecting with Dianne: Connect with Dianne Armstrong on LinkedInLearn more about Armstrong Performance ConsultingEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

L&D has long been focused on behaviour change—but what if that’s the wrong goal? In this episode, Carl Binder challenges conventional wisdom and makes the case for shifting our focus from behaviours to work outputs—the measurable accomplishments that drive business results. Carl explains why this approach is more effective, how L&D teams can correctly identify and measure accomplishments, and what it takes to implement this thinking at scale. He also shares practical strategies for redesigning onboarding, leveraging non-training interventions, and aligning managers to focus on performance outcomes rather than just competency models. For L&D professionals looking to elevate their impact, this conversation offers a roadmap to making learning more business-critical, measurable, and effective. Take your L&D to the next level Take advantage of thousands of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership. It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model KEY TAKEAWAYS When you focus on results, L&D delivers. There is no incompatibility with focusing on work outputs and changing behaviours, one leads to the other. Competency models are too subjective. The relationship between organizational results, outputs and behaviour is dynamic. When managers focus on what needs to be produced, providing feedback to change behaviours is easier. Each individual should have a performance map. Ask yourself if this training were successful what is it that I expect the participants to be able to produce? Stop asking what skills they will learn. This simple change in language is powerful. Fully map your processes. Use the Six Boxes® model. BEST MOMENTS “Figure out the purpose before you define the behaviour.” “Don´t just spray and pray.” “Behaviour might change but accomplishments are typically more stable.” “There is a “the emperor has no clothes” problem here.” Carl Binder Bio Carl Binder is a leading expert in performance improvement and the founder of The Performance Thinking Network. With a background in behavioural psychology and decades of experience in organisational learning, he has helped businesses worldwide shift their focus from behaviour change to measurable work accomplishments. Originally a student of B.F. Skinner, Carl has applied behavioural science to real-world business challenges, developing practical frameworks for performance mapping, onboarding, and enterprise-wide capability building. His work empowers L&D and business leaders to drive tangible results by focusing on what truly matters—performance outcomes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarlbinder/ http://www.performancethinking.com/ YouTube Channel (“Performance Improvement Insights”): www.PerformanceThinking.tv Study Guides for YouTube webinars: https://bit.ly/CarlStudyGuides - Fluency Based instruction research and applications: www.Fluency.org - Performance Consulting certification program (“Performance Thinking® Practitioner Program): https://www.sixboxes.com/Virtual-Practitioner-Program.html CONTACT DAVID L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home https://twitter.com/davidinlearning https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, we're heading to Silicon Valley and connecting with business psychologist, entrepreneur, and speaker Marina Morgan. Marina is the founder of Morgan Impact, an organizational psychology agency, and with over 15 years of experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, Marina specializes in combining psychological principles, neurophysiology, and business strategies to help leaders and organizations thrive in today's dynamic world. A Stanford alum, Marina has had the opportunity to collaborate with UC Berkeley and Econa on global research examining the influence of mental health on entrepreneurial success. This research has deeply informed her approach to leadership as well as business development. As an entrepreneur, Marina founded her first business at age 19 and has since advised over 50 companies across various sectors. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in Boston, Massachusetts and visiting Aryo Consulting Group's founder and CEO, Justin Abrams. Originally started as McKinsey for small businesses, Justin believes small businesses deserve proper strategy, growth and excellence. His company, ACG, structures itself into three pillars of success – strategy, growth and optimization. With strategy, they bring you the research, data and principles that are typically provided by the large consulting firms, but at 1/100th of the price.   Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in Gainesville, Florida and catching up with best-selling author and serial entrepreneur, Betsy Pepine. Betsy has established herself in the real estate industry, owning a real estate brokerage, property management firm, title company, and real estate school. The Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized her real estate team as one of the top producing in the United States. Betsy's brokerage Pepine Realty has been named as an Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in the United States multiple times and has earned spots on the top 50 Florida companies to watch and Florida Trend best companies to work for lists. Betsy is endorsed by her mentor, real estate mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, as well as leading media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading back close to home, landing in Melbourne, Australia, to chat with Mr. Amit Khanna. Losing his father at the age of 14 with only 425 Indian Rupee, that's close to five US dollars, in the bank and huge debts to clear off, urged a young Amit to work odd jobs as a factory worker, salesperson, cashier, and bartender to bring in cash until graduation. Struggling to speak fluid English and battling with facial paralysis multiple times throughout his life was no cakewalk, early into his IT career, he realized his affinity towards people management and transitioned to corporate leadership roles by mastering the communication game, now with over a decade of experience as a certified project manager working in seven countries, today Amit is an international TEDx speaker, thought leader, master storyteller and mentor in leadership and communication, during our conversation we explore Amit's book, ‘CORPORATE CIRCUS,' which offers proven personal strategies to become confident as a corporate communicator, enabling you to win big in your corporate career, the step-by-step techniques introduced enhance your communication skills, allowing you to articulate your ideas with clarity and impact, as well, there's a host of insider tips and practical exercises to conquer your fear of public speaking and deliver compelling presentations that captivate any audience. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies  

Today, we have something special, a panel discussion with several members of the global training and coaching company, Adaptive Leaders. Our panel guests include managing partner, Mr. Ray Chow, managing director for India, Aditi Malik, and executive coach and author of the book that we're going to be discussing at length, Albert Wolfe. We're coming together for this discussion on the subject of performance leadership, which is also the title of their newly released book. With the guidance from this insightful expert panel, you'll learn why the focus on performance is central to driving engagement and talent retention, as well as achieving the results organizations are seeking.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're back in Tampa, Florida, chatting with the acclaimed author, dynamic speaker, and insightful consultant, renowned for her groundbreaking work in leadership, critical thinking, and change execution, Dr. Mary Lippitt. Dr. Lippitt has a passion for empowering organizations and specializing in guiding clients through today's most pressing business challenges, delivering innovative solutions that drive success. Her extensive research, encompassing insights from over 6000 leaders, has unveiled the critical business mindsets essential for overcoming blind spots and fostering effective leadership. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

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Today we're back in Florida in the township of Coral Springs, which is a short drive north of Fort Lauderdale, and we're here chatting with Mr. Scott Trumpolt. Scott's career is defined by a seamless evolution from corporate leadership to independent consultancy, reflecting over 30 years of expertise in compensation planning, HR leadership, and reward strategies. For 18 years, Scott excelled in the corporate world, holding HR and compensation leadership roles across the United States and Germany.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Worcestershire, England, and chatting with Michelle Davies, an internationally acclaimed brain care expert, healer, osteopathy and health consultant, mentor, biofrequency specialist, speaker, and author. Michelle's work has been delivering the highest standards of care, professionalism, and the most excellent results in healing since 1997. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in osteopathy awarded by Anne, Princess Royal, following four years of full-time training in London at the British School of Osteopathy.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're visiting Phoenix, Arizona, to meet with an extraordinary individual, Dame Clarissa Burt. Clarissa is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker, former supermodel and winner of Celebrity Survivor. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this who's who of international American women brings over 35 years of entertainment industry experience in both international and American markets. Clarissa is the founder and CEO of In the Limelight Media, a multimedia platform consisting of TV, video, a podcast, and a digital magazine.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies  

Today we're journeying to Clearwater, Florida, that's just west of Tampa and right on the Gulf of Mexico, or if you prefer, the Gulf of America. Regardless, we're here to chat with Mr. Richard Lowe. Richard is a professional ghostwriter, photographer, programmer, and leader, and as Richard says from the outset, he has journeyed through many career paths, each twist and turn shaping him into the individual he is today.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're journeying to Middletown, Delaware, and chatting with Mr. Xan Hong, the lead consultant for Drive Phase Consulting. Xan helps clients leverage no-code and artificial intelligence technology to scale their companies. He's a start-up veteran with over 15 years of experience and helps other founders with their start-up idea validation. During that time, he has generated over $15 million in revenue in a variety of industries, including marketing, communications, food and beverage, e-commerce, financial services, real estate development, and technology.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies  

Today we're journeying to Dallas, Texas, and we're connecting with former NASA computer scientist Mrs. Mayim Vega. Mayim transitioned early in her career to devote more time to being a mother and, in parallel, commenced an entrepreneurial journey helping businesses with their digital product needs. Later, after facing a personal health crisis that conventional medicine could not resolve, Mayim pivoted again to found Arukah.com.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're journeying to Los Angeles to chat with Mr. Nick Whitney aka Keeper Catran-Whitney, the keeper of an incredible secret for decades and who has now shared the devastating story of family sexual abuse. Yet from the outside looking in, this was a blessed family with a musical gift that propelled them to national stardom as the band, The Whitneys. During this conversation, Keeper shares the real story that tormented him and his seven siblings throughout their childhood and adult lives. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Hello and welcome to our final episode for Qtr 1 of 2025. It's recap time where I'm in the cockpit alone, ready to fly solo across the world, reconnecting with our gracious guests. By now you may be familiar with the approach: we chunk our episodes into 4 groups, i.e., clusters of 3 or 2 guests, as it happens this time. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're in Kirkland, Washington in the US and chatting with Mr. Nuri Cankaya, VP of AI Marketing at Intel. With such a rich background spanning two and a half decades in marketing and innovation, Nuri is dedicated to helping customers overcome their business challenges and surpass their goals through the transformative power of AI. As a futurist at heart, he derives great joy from delivering presentations on the subject of AI in the future at numerous customer and community events. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading over to London and meeting up with the CEO of First AI, Ms. Christina Chen. First AI is a company dedicated to helping enterprises effectively adopt AI, and Christina, who has a computer science background from the University of Cambridge and over 20 years in technology, is a recognized thought leader in AI adoption as well as AI talent. She's passionate about fostering diversity in AI, particularly in increasing representation and inclusivity for women in the field. Team, as you might imagine, with the daily developments occurring in this space, DeepSeek, Quin, Tulu, just to name a few examples in this one area alone, this is a very timely and interesting discussion. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading to Los Angeles to chat with entrepreneur and philosopher, Mr. Sid Mohasseb. Sid is a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, venture investor, university professor, and innovation leader. Following the success of his books, ‘The Caterpillar's Edge' and ‘You Are Not Them,' he has been actively involved in high-level advisory, early-stage investments, and speaking engagements. An adjunct professor at USC Marshall Business School and the Viterbi School of Engineering, Sid focuses on AI, data analytics, and dynamic business strategy. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in the capital city of Boise, Idaho, located in the northwest of the United States, and we're here to connect and chat with Ms. Rhiannon Albert, founder of My Trusted HR. Rhiannon offers executives and HR teams tailored HR strategies, leadership, and training. With more than 23 years experience serving multiple industries, Rhiannon is passionate about people being proactive in guiding positive partnerships with leaders to strengthen their ability to create lasting change. Rhiannon is certified with both the Society for Human Resources Management and the Human Resources Certification Institute. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're back in Toronto, Canada, to meet and chat with speaker, brand strategist, marketer, writer, designer, and creative director, Mr. Henry Wong. Henry has guided small startups and SMEs to Fortune 500 companies. He has been a brand guru for politicians, professional athletes, as well as company leaders, and he's a frequent speaker on branding and creativity. Henry grew up in the back of a Chinese restaurant, but would entertain customers at the front of the house with stories, little jokes, and big fish tales. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're back to one of my favorite locations and chatting with our guest, Ms. Tracy Irwin, in the area of Volotea, Valencia, Spain. Tracy is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, business mentor, world traveler, and lover of all things crafts and anything salted caramel. In 2002, Tracy founded an award-winning bookkeeping and accounting practice in the UK, and then in 2016, after moving to a Spanish home, she oversaw the practice from a more hands-off strategic level, eventually selling the business in 2024.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in Toronto, Canada, for the very first time, and we're speaking with an immigration lawyer. And no, I'm not looking to venture to North America to work or live. However, if I were, then our guest, Mr. Andy Semotiuk, would certainly be the person I'd be speaking to right at this moment, given the current events in the US. Andy has an incredible law pedigree. Since 1974, he's helped over 10,000 clients with various legal problems. He's an authority on the topic of US and Canadian immigration, writing articles for Forbes, as well as speaking internationally on the subject.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in Johannesburg, South Africa, speaking with our guest, Ms. Monika Malan. Monika is a passionate leadership coach dedicated to helping emerging female leaders develop authentic confidence and thrive in their careers. With over 18 years of experience in the corporate and IT sectors, Monika has transformed her own journey through resilience, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to personal growth. She believes that women can be powerful leaders while embracing their unique strengths and authenticity. No need to conform to traditional, often male-dominated leadership styles.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Kristin Tillquist, Attorney, Kristin Tillquist Performance Consulting. Kristin Tillquist shared her journey from a small town in Canada to various career paths, including law school, working in the Czech Republic, and serving as Chief of Staff for a mayor. She emphasized the importance of curiosity, authenticity, and saying "yes" to opportunities. Kristin discussed the challenges of balancing life and work, the value of mentorship, and the need for kindness in business. She also highlighted the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teams. Despite setbacks, Kristin remains committed to her values and continues to find fulfillment in her current role at Kaiser Permanente.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

Today we're visiting the shores of Bali, Indonesia, to chat with our guest IT and Blockchain legend, Mr. Roberto Capodieci. Roberto is a true powerhouse in this technology space, having sold his first software program at the age of 10, later commissioned to assist the FBI and the NSA and being recognised for his contribution by President Clinton. However, it's in the field of Blockchain where Roberto has really made his greatest impact.  Starting in 2013 by founding ventures to explore its application in secure document management and international trade to creating systems that leverage Blockchain for secure online agreements. Roberto has been pivotal in designing decentralized solutions across multiple sectors. His strategic insight is driving the advancement of layer 1 Blockchain technologies and secure custodian ecosystems. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in the city of Chicago in the state of Illinois and situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. We're here today chatting with our guest, Ms. Rupali Kumbhani, a global strategic leader who leverages technologies to solve complex enterprise challenges. With experience spanning both B2B and B2C environments, she merges innovative thinking with proven strategies to drive impactful transformations. Known for forging strong stakeholder relationships, Rupali builds collaborative, high-performing teams that deliver measurable results. Her data-driven mindset and forward-thinking approach consistently unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth, positioning organizations at the forefront of innovation. It's a great conversation as we touch on some of the topics near and dear to my heart around global leadership, strategic thinking as well as leadership styles, and how we can tackle the challenges of business complexity and uncertainty. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're back in Melbourne, Australia, and we're chatting with Ms. Wendy Alexander. Team, it's early in the new year, and I suspect many of you are working towards that career transition or job change, and therefore, you're likely to find this conversation particularly valuable. Wendy is an interviewer and career coach who helps people look so good that hiring managers just can't ignore them. She was stuck once, not knowing how to get out of a financial and emotional mess after a relationship. Breakup left her a broke single mom drowning in debt, but things changed when she changed. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're in Cork, Ireland visiting our guest, Dr. Michael O'Grady. Dr. O'Grady is a STEM leadership and productivity coach and the founder of Be Wise and Rise, a company dedicated to helping leaders and managers in STEM industries achieve high performance without burning out. With diverse experience spanning semiconductors, medical devices, and construction, Mike empowers STEM managers to design systems that help them regain control, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're heading to London to meet up with multi-award-winning luxury business consultant, author, and world-renowned cake artist, Ms. Elizabeth Solaru. As the CEO and founder of the Diversity in Luxury Awards, she's a pioneering voice advocating for inclusivity and representation in the luxury sector. An ex-microbiologist and headhunter who ran job-hunting workshops for C-suite executives. She began her luxury business journey as a celebrated cake artist. Earning international acclaim for her innovative designs and impeccable craftsmanship, Elizabeth's clients include ultra-high-net-worth individuals and royalty. While her creative talent and business acumen led to a successful transition into luxury consulting, where she now advises brands on how to navigate complexities in the luxury market.  Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies  

Today, it's the end of another quarter. But even bigger, it's the very last day of 2024. And it means only 359 days until we welcome Santa Claus again. WOW, what an interesting year it has been. Putting aside wars, international conflicts, crazy sanctions, and one of the busiest years I can recall with elections around the globe. In business and economics, we started the year with the World Economic Forum speaking about the Future of Growth Framework amidst a sluggish global economy. And we watched a noticeable growing trend—the increasing reliance on AI to make major decisions, particularly being utilized by governments, which may surprise many listeners. (worrying or not, only time will tell), but for business leaders, you will need to prepare yourself for a changing of the business rules; that much I'm very confident about. The question on every leader's mind is no doubt what will 2025 bring. Well, the wait is over, and tomorrow we find out. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're heading home literally within Stone throw of our place on the Gold Coast in Australia, and chatting with an extraordinary individual, a man who is an international marketing enigma. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with and learning from Mr. John Dwyer. John is a direct response customer attraction expert who thinks way outside the box. His marketing consultancy business is called The Institute of WOW. And John's mantra is that one's marketing needs to wow prospects. He's also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement to be the spokesperson for an Australian banking institution. Jerry headed up a free vacation campaign, which broke home loan lending records and remains folklore in the global banking industry. John helps business owners understand how to exploit platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn by implementing incentive-based marketing offers that can be targeted specifically to certain audiences. His client list reads like a who's who of business and includes the likes of Rupert Murdoch's News Limited, 7-Eleven, Westfield Shopping Centers, Walt Disney, KFC, and BP, just to name a few. And his skills have been used by these companies because they acknowledge he is the master of creating incentives at work. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're heading back to Melbourne, Australia, and meeting up with our guest, Ms. Bessi Graham, and chatting with her about a subject she's more than just passionate about; she's invested in. With nearly 25 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to merge money and meaning, Bessi's experience spans from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt, working with business owners across the Pacific Islands, through to the United Nations in Geneva. This has given her an unparalleled perspective as an entrepreneur, business owner, angel, venture capitalist, impact investor, philanthropist, coach, and advisor. Bessi has done everything. From being a decision maker on Grant and Investment Committees, driving over $1 billion of capital into small and medium-sized businesses, to using her own capital for grants to dozens of organizations and investing directly with both debt and equity in 42 businesses.   Bessi has been engaged by governments and leading financial institutions to design capacity-building funds, servicing multiple countries to build investment readiness in businesses in emerging and established economies. And setting up and being the cornerstone investor in the first impact investment fund focused on the Pacific. Much of our conversation will be centered around impact investing and the term that I've come to understand more fully, blended value. With investors and businesses alike, turning their money, as well as attention, to this concept of finding the right formula to drive financial results while doing business in ways that benefit society. This is a hot topic that needs our focus as well. So please get yourself ready as we embark on this journey of discovery together. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're heading to Arizona and interestingly, not the hot plains we hear the most about, but a city in the northern ranges of the state called Flagstaff. And we're connecting with our guest, Craig Meriwether. Craig is a mindset coach, helping people eliminate negative emotions and trauma so they can reach their full potential. Craig is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, medical hypnosis specialist, neurolinguistic programming specialist, and founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy, helping people eliminate the limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their true potential. For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm fear and anxiety. One of the many very comprehensive and successful programs that Craig has created is called Ace Any Test. It's for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate stress around exams, auditions, job interviews and public speaking, as well as increased confidence and self-esteem. Visit the website to access the full transcript, guest links, and show note. Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're off to somewhere special, to a city called Lausanne, located on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, to chat with our guest, Ms. Kanchan Chanana. Kanchan describes herself as an observer, curious and a striving human who's actively broken given norms, rules and excuses for the past two decades to unlock the other side of being. She's a first-generation professional in STEM and management. However, growing up came with considerable challenges from the many norms, beliefs, and rules that she felt suffocated by. Mentions of money, for example, were simply out of the question. Her academic journey proved adventurous, starting in an all-girls government school and deciding to pursue mechanical engineering, where she was the only girl in a class of 50. Her professional career started in a male-dominated world of automotive procurement. She became the youngest buyer responsible for managing spending of more than $100 million, and this role enabled her to oversee successful and complex negotiations with top suppliers and to understand the link between money and authority. Three years later, she went on to pursue management studies in India and the United States and then joined a leading consulting firm where she worked in the US, Southeast Asia, and India, solving complex business problems for large multinational organizations. This role further expanded her understanding of money, authority, and decision-making. Some six years later, she joined the strategy function of a Global 500 corporation and found numerous systemic gaps leading to leakages in women's payslips every month, every year. This inspired her to speak up for equal pay for women at her workplace, which led to serial abuse behaviors, exclusion, non-transparency, baits, bribery, threats, and eventually a non-mutual separation. Kanchan's journey has revealed visible and invisible challenges to achieving equal and fair pay for women. She notes that in Switzerland alone, the women's pay gap amounts to more than $45 billion annually. Kanchan's story is to enable, educate, and engage women on the taboo topic of unfair pay. Team, I truly hope you're fully prepared for the conversation ahead and ready to practice some active listening because there's a powerful message that awaits all of us as listeners. Visit our website to access the full transcript, show notes and guest links. Coaching4 Companies

Today we're heading to Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles to chat with Mr. Chase Friedman. Chase is a brand strategist, coach and founder of Vanquish Media Group, a boutique digital media collective that collaborates with world-renowned brands, thought leaders, and digital influencers by championing premium branded content, digital storytelling, and integrated marketing strategies. Spanning multiple platforms and genres, including entertainment, lifestyle, and education, Vanquish has launched over 100 branded content campaigns, generating over 50 million in e-commerce revenue. But it hasn't always been this way. Chase moved to Los Angeles from South Florida some 14 years ago to pursue a career in filmmaking and found himself rising through the ranks from lowly production assistant to independent director-producer and everything in between. During his de facto film school, he gained exposure to every aspect of the production process from prep to post, and he fell in love with storytelling and the creative process.  After several years of wavering between starving artist and fledgling commercial director, Chase went corporate for the first and last time. Fast forward to today and Chase still believes telling stories is in his DNA, albeit now that stories relate to brands, products, entertainment and services.  Team, in this episode, you'll learn about conscious capitalism where passion, purpose and clarity take center stage, and the aim is to do good and do well in the process. Visit our website to access the full transcript, guest links, and show notes - Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're back in the USA and the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia to speak with our guests and my good friend, Mr. Robin Dreeke. Robin is a unique character for many reasons, not the least for his career, and you'll hear us speaking extensively about this during our conversation, but as a spoiler alert, Robin has gone from recruiting spies for the FBI to recruiting unbreakable alliances in business. He is a human behavior expert, best-selling author, professional speaker, and podcast host. Starting as a Marine Corps officer and now retired FBI Special Agent, he served as chief of the counterintelligence behavioral analysis program, where honed skills in recruiting spies in behavioral assessment. Serving in New York City, as well as Norfolk, Quantico, and Fredericksburg, Virginia, Robin received advanced training, as well as experience in the area of social psychology and the practical application of the science behind relationship development and trust, ultimately leading to the FBI's elite behavioral analysis program. Today, Robin has translated his expertise into his unique interpersonal communication strategies that focus on recruiting allies in business. Since 2010, he's been working with executives, corporations, entrepreneurs, the military, and law enforcement to help them forge trust, solve challenges and lead. Robin's people formula has helped countless individuals as well as teams achieve quick measurable results and maximum success. Whether you're a newly promoted leader, executive, sales team member, or customer relationship specialist, Robbin's proven strategies will help you excel. Visit our website to access and download the full transcript, show notes and guest links - Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're heading to a new location for me, at least, Tel Aviv Israel, and meeting up with Team Architect and aidra.ai founder and CEO, Ms. Daria Rudnik. Daria is a fellow systemic team coach, having studied together under the guidance of professors Peter Hawkins and David Clutterbuck. Today, Daria helps ambitious leaders scale their impact by elevating their teams. She does this through team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessment, and her AI assistant. Through her 15-year career, Daria has helped leaders create high performing work cultures for more than 5000 people, ranging from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 companies. Here are three examples of results Daria has helped to shape. First, a B2G tech startup established a high-performing distributed sales team across multiple countries and integrated a new CEO, leading to increased sales and a more cohesive team. Second, a telecom company accomplished a growth multiple of four without expanding its headcount by restructuring organizational processes and bolstering team communication and collaboration. And then finally, a hardware company successfully transitioned to become a market leader in the retail tech space by redesigning its organizational processes and providing leadership coaching for its tech executives. In our conversation, Daria supports us in addressing the question of what makes a high performance, value-creating remote team and unlocks the power of several tools that she integrates into her own process. Daria and I see a future of team empowerment at the core of successful company strategies.  Visit our website to access the full transcript, guest links and episode notes - Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading back to one of my favorite US cities, Boston, Massachusetts, to visit with technology expert Mr. Arnaud Lucas. Arnaud is a seasoned leader who inspires and leads high-growth, forward-thinking, technology-first organizations. He maximizes ROI and customer experience while driving sustainable product, revenue, and business growth. He bridges the gap between strategic ambition and technical execution by providing unparalleled clarity to translate abstract business goals into tangible technology and organizational roadmaps. With deep expertise in technology and architecture, he drives innovation, hires and scales diverse, high-performing, high-trust teams, and develops world-class products through strategic planning, operational development, and organizational excellence. During our conversation, we touched on many topics, from the significant changes that technology has led from before the turn of the century, to challenges many of these changes are creating as we try and strike a balance with maintaining operational efficiency. Visit our website to access and download the full transcript, guest links, and the episode notes - Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're heading home. Well, close to home anyway. We're heading to Sydney, Australia and connecting with our wellness consultant, Ms. Catherine Robertson. With a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Catherine has an acute awareness and understanding of the challenges leaders, employees, health care professionals, and patients face in the modern world. Combining her understanding and experience of organizational structure with a background in sales, positive psychology, and coaching, Catherine has a unique skill set, which has enabled her to design and deliver strategic well-being programs for major international clients and support leadership teams in a well-being advisory capacity through the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine is a well-being and mindfulness coach, meditation facilitator, Enneagram coach, and inner child journey practitioner. She established her private practice in 2015, and her passion lies in coaching all levels within organizations to be their true authentic, empowered selves at work and helping to create cultures of psychological safety to maximize well-being. Catherine's approach has been heavily influenced by her work with Dr. Rick Hanson, PhD, whom she has studied with and mentored by for many years and is also an accredited teacher and group facilitator of his positive neuroplasticity training, which focuses on building a robust psychological toolbox and actively using neuroplastic methods to develop lasting inner strengths. In addition, she has over 5 years of experience co-facilitating family constellation workshops as well as wilderness retreats through her work with Essential Wholeness Psychology and has been mentored by its founder, Eric Lyleson, in deepening her understanding of meditation practices and conflict resolution methods. Catherine is also a published writer and presented her research into the impact of gratitude practice on mental health and well-being at the 2019 Science and Nonduality Conference. Visit of website to access the full transcript and guest links. - Coaching 4 Companies

Today, we're visiting Old Blighty again to chat with Mr. Timothy Hughes, our social guru extraordinaire. Tim resides in London and is co-founder and CEO of the global social selling company DLA Ignite. In 2021, LinkedIn listed him as one of the top eight sales experts to follow globally, and Analytica ranked him as one of the most influential people in social selling.  His book of the same name, Social Selling Techniques to Influence Buyers and Changemakers is what we spend a large portion of our time discussing. From defining changemakers through to providing key tips and suggestions on what you can be doing to ensure that your social community is being served with quality resources that bring value and thereafter the potential to engage with new business. And as Tim says, do you want to be part of the noise or want to be heard? Here's an extract from a recent post by Tim. What's changed in 2024 from 1980? It would seem very little, but buyers now expect to live in a zero interruption world. And we still hate being sold to. In fact, buyers have become skilled at hiding away from suppliers. Data shows that buyers hide away from the suppliers until there's 75% of the way through the buying process. That statement alone team is reason enough for you to join us through this conversation. Visit our website to access and download the full transcript, the guest links, and episode notes - Coaching 4 Companies

Today we're visiting Leeds in the north of the UK to speak with our guest who is known as a productivity and time optimization expert, Mr. John J D Munn. Let's start with a very impressive statistic. In 2022, while John was living and holidaying around different parts of Europe and the UK, he could still help his six-figure clients earn an additional 24 million in revenue and save them 21,840 hours. And despite all the travel and the multiple months off, he smashed his revenue record and achieved the most profitable year of his life.  John works around 15 hours a week and normally goes on holiday four or more times a year. In fact, when we caught up for this recording, he'd just returned from a week in Paris with his family. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty damn keen to learn his secrets. Now, as a bonus, imagine working in an environment where you're able to help your clients recover the most precious of all possessions, time. So team, in this episode today, John and I dive headlong into a discussion on ways that we might all be able to master the world of productivity and time optimization. I know you're going to enjoy this. Visit our website to download the full transcript, access the guest links, and episode notes - Coaching 4 Companies 

Today we're visiting the Cotswolds in the west of the UK for our first time on this show. And speaking with our guest longtime coach, as well as author Ms. Yesim Nicholson. Yesim is an international career coach and founder of Yes Career Coaching, a platform that offers group and individual coaching for people who dream of making a career change. She also hosts the podcast, Your Big Career Move, which is available on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify, where Yesim chats to inspiring guests who have successfully transitioned to a different field, industry or role. Her belief is that everyone deserves to find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in their work. However, making a big career change can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Yesim helps people who feel like they're not in the right job to transition with less risk and a heck of a lot smoother. She's passionate about assisting people to achieve their career goals and aspirations. Author of the very interesting book, Ready to Quit Your Job? Which is available on Amazon and through her website, we spend the majority of our time dissecting the messages woven throughout this book. So bring your pen and pad in preparation for plenty of notetaking with that team. And this episode today, Yesim and I will be discussing actionable strategies, insightful tips, and inspiring stories that will empower you to make meaningful shift, should you be looking to change your career, we hope you enjoy. Visit our website to access the Guest links, episode notes and download the full transcript. Coaching 4 Companies.

Today we're visiting Cologne in Germany for the first time on our show and speaking with communications expert and coach, Dr. Michael Gerharz. Dr. Gerharz helps leaders across the globe find the right words and make a bigger impact. He's the author of The Path to Strategic Impact and The Aha Effect. His blog on The Art of Communicating has more than 1000 published posts and he's the host of The Irresistible Communication podcast. Michael's journey began when he worked on his PhD during the mobile phone revolution, a time filled with groundbreaking ideas. Some of them changed the world rapidly and profoundly, and at the same time, many brilliant ideas had to die. No one had cared to find better words to communicate them. The brilliant minds behind these ideas believed good ideas would win on their own, but they didn't and couldn't because of an idea to change the world, people need to pay attention, understand it, and fall in love with it. Michael refused to let his ideas down, so he went looking for better ways to communicate. People loved the new approach and told him how refreshing the clarity of his communication was. Shortly after, he started a blog to share what he'd learned. It resonated so strongly that people reached out to learn more about his approach to communication. Michael's coaching and consulting business was born. Today, he helps leaders across the globe communicate with irresistible clarity so their ideas can make the impact they deserve. His goal is that you find words you truly believe in about the things you deeply care about. So team, in this episode today, Michael will help us explore the principles of clarity, simplicity, and impact in strategic communication. We'll uncover the challenges leaders face, the tools they use, and the profound difference that clear communication can make. We hope you enjoy. Visit our website for access to the episode notes, guest links, and download the full transcript. Coaching 4 Companies 

Hello, I'm your host Wayne Brown and welcome to the ET PROJECT. We're delighted to be delivering this LIVE episode for executive talent all over the world whom we're affectionately referring to as TEAM ET. Today we're visiting the longhorn state of Texas in the US and jumping between it's capital Austin, and the home of legendary sitcom character J.R. Ewing, and the football team the Cowboys. I refer of course to Dallas. And why are we here? Well, we're chatting with Dr. Nicole D. Bradford. And who is Dr. Bradford – she is a speaker, author, Coach, Educator, and founder of Maintain the Flame. Born with a passion for stoking the flame of purpose in everyone she meets, Dr. B believes,  “the burn we have to be more, is not one we should ignore.” As a first-generation college grad and the first black woman to hold the title of Ms. Austin USA in the 1990s, Dr. B doesn't believe we should live out the limiting scripts handed to us by others. She's an advocate for carving out a journey that is aligned with our innate passions.  Her philosophy is built on allowing what we love, to lead the way. With more than two decades of experience in multiple leadership roles across all levels of education, Dr. Bradford is recognized as an industry thought leader and subject matter expert. She leverages her experiences to inspire, motivate, and challenge audiences to shift their thinking toward living their full authentic selves while making a positive impact on others. Her latest book was released last month in August and is called “Your Soul Is Not For Sale.”  It's a self-empowerment hand guide leading readers on a journey deeper into their unique truth. You will hear us discussing this book together with her earlier release and then dive into understanding the 8 strategies behind the name of her business. Please use the following link and go to our website to download the full transcript, access the guest links, and review the episode notes - Coaching 4 Companies

Building HR capability and talent development are crucial elements in creating a robust and dynamic workforce. Joel-Ann Cook-Walcott, Managing Director and Principal Consultant of Persolve Limited has dedicated her career to these vital areas. Her approach focuses on enhancing the skills of HR practitioners through mentorship and targeted training programs, ensuring they are equipped to handle the complexities of modern HR challenges. By centering her consulting services around the development and organisational transformation, Joel-Ann fosters environments where talent can thrive and organisations can achieve sustainable growth. [00:43] - About Joel-Ann Cook-Walcott  Joel-Ann is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant of Persolve Limited.  She has over 30 years of HR generalist experience with specialist expertise in organisation development and performance.  She is certified by ATD (Association for Talent Development) in Instructional Design, Creating Leadership Development Programs, and Performance Consulting as well as Executive Certification in Organisation Design. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Can you change the adult brain? Join Dr. Tommy Wood, as we delve deep into the nuances of cognitive health and the preservation of neurological vigor during the aging process. Dr. Wood challenges the prevailing notion that cognitive decline is an inevitable consequence of growing older, thanks to the remarkable adaptability of the adult brain. Comparing neuromuscular and cognitive development, we'll talk about how the brain thrives on challenges or skill development like reading or dancing. We'll also touch on the importance of comprehensive blood testing in assessing and maintaining neurological health, emphasizing the critical role of biomarkers such as HbA1c, iron status, vitamin D levels, homocysteine, and omega-3 index. Also, don't miss out on my FREE E-book, “Mastering The Pause: The Guide to Menopause Mastery”! This is the FIRST and only research-driven guide that exposes the underlying triggers of hormonal symptoms and provides the guidance you need to restore balance and sail through this season of life. Download your copy at: https://bit.ly/3wr2i4q   Key Takeaways: [00:04:26] From Couch Potato to Neuroscience and Performance Consulting [00:10:52] Assessing and Tracking Brain Function Over Time [00:14:14] Essential Blood Tests for Long-Term Health Monitoring [00:19:42] Juggling Education, Business, and Patient Care [00:26:41] Optimizing Brain Health Through Diverse Cognitive Activities [00:29:58] The Importance of Arts and Physical Education in Development [00:32:25] The Misuse of Biomedical Devices and Data Interpretation [00:35:59] Debating the Impact of Wearables on Stress and Health [00:37:44] Alcohol's Impact on Health and Brain Volume [00:43:17] Optimizing Brain Health Requires Balanced Omega-3s and B Vitamins   Memorable Quotes: “We've been told this story that you can't change the adult brain, which is just completely untrue. The way that we develop the brain in the first place is by trying things out. And that could be language skills, motor skills, social skills, and it's that effort and failure to learn new things that really drives and crafts the brain. But we stopped doing that as adults. So it's not that we can't do it, it's usually just that we don't do it.” -Dr. Tommy Wood    “You don't need to do everything so you can kind of focus on something that you really enjoy, and it's beneficial to you because each of those are actually ticking multiple boxes at the same time. Just start with one of those broad skills that we know uses large, numerous parts of the brain and start there, hopefully something that you enjoy as well, because then you're more likely to stick with it.” -Dr. Tommy Wood    About Dr. Tommy Wood, BM BCh, PhD: Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world-class athletes in a dozen sports. He is the author of the forthcoming book FUTURE PROOF YOUR BRAIN: Improve Focus and Cognition at Any Age (Harmony, 2026). He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan, including in babies born preterm, adults who experience brain trauma, and the confluence of factors that can affect long-term cognitive function and risk of dementia. Tommy has published dozens of scientific papers and lectured all over the world about brain health, metabolism, physical activity, and human performance. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has also been a performance consultant to professional athletes in multiple sports, including several Olympians and world champions, and helped to found the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, the fastest-growing lifestyle medicine society in the world.   Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood, BM BCh, PhD: Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ Better Brain Fitness: https://betterbrain.fitness Better Brain Fitness Podcast: https://www.brainjo.academy/the-better-brain-fitness-podcast/   Connect with Betty Murray: Living Well Dallas Website: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset Website: https://hormonereset.net/ Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/