97% Effective – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **

What is different about mid-career transitions – and what is key to navigating them successfully? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews Warwick John Fahy, business psychologist and behavioral change expert, on three keys to making mid-career transitions: Energy, Ego and Expression. Warwick shares the best practices of high performance athletes, the latest in sleep and habit formation research, and practical tips that have worked for him and the executives he coaches. We also dive into counter-intuitive insights: Why you should set the bar low, thinking in terms of learning vs earning, and how “building from your strengths” and “activation” looks different when mid-career. By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with concrete ways to stay energized – and relevant – in the next phase of your career.

SHOW NOTES:

• The “flow of energy”: Why Warwick left the UK for China in his early twenties
• What elite athletes can teach us about “periodization” when it comes to tackling mid-career transitions
• Early-career transitions vs Mid-Career Transitions
• Warwick’s personal choice when he had a daughter
• Warwick’s hard truth: Accept that our physical powers will wane
• KEY #1 ENERGY and how to manage it mid-career: “Your level of awareness has to really step up”
• How an extra hour of sleep will increase your effectiveness as a leader by 10%
• Practical tip to better manage your energy: To start a new routine, identify a trigger that you can “hook” that routine on to
• Counterintuitive insight: Why you should set the bar very, very low
• KEY #2 EGO & IDENTITY – why people don’t really want to hear the truth
• Reframing and thinking in terms of “learning” vs “earning” exercises
• What is your career “anchor”?
• Running experiments: how to avoid “overloading” and the importance of focusing on one thing
• KEY #3 EXPRESSION – What “Build from strengths” and “Activate” looks like at mid-career
• The lifeline exercise: What’s your story?
• The power of Weak ties and Dormant ties
• How Asia has most influenced Warwick’s views on influence, leadership and life

BIO AND LINKS:

Warwick John Fahy is a business psychologist, best-selling author and motivational speaker. An expert in the science of behavioral change and communication, he is the best-selling author of two books, The One Minute Presenter, and Influence: the Jack Ma Way. Originally from the UK, he has been based in Asia for more than 2 decades. Warwick specializes in leadership development, influence, personal effectiveness and habit building, and large group public speaking. He holds a Masters with Distinction in Organisational Psychology from University of London with a specialisation in Psychological Capital and personal resilience. Outside of work he is a dedicated father and endurance athlete, including the Ironman triathalon.

** Get a FREE Bonus Gift from Warwick: The “Making Mid-Career Transitions Quick Start Guide” to accompany this episode. Download it directly at go.midcareerpivot.com or e-mail Warwick directly at warwick [at] warwickjohnfahy.com **

• Get the FREE mid-Career Transition Guide from Warwick here: go.midcareerpivot.com
• Warwick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwickjohnfahy/details/experience/
• Warwick’s book The One Minute Presenter: https://a.co/d/i1hPD6z
• Warwick’s book Influence The Jack Ma Way: https://a.co/d/5KESmsd
• Book recommendation: Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker): https://a.co/d/hhB3jC6
• Book recommendation: Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg): https://a.co/d/ighhQGd
• 97% Effective, Now on video, here: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective
• Michael’s Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

 **EPISODE (live Coaching Session) best watched on the 97% Effective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective **

Can improvisation elevate you at work? Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip and Kevin Weinstein, co-founders of Creative Catalyst and authors of “Yes, And for Success”, resoundingly say: YES! And in this episode show us why. In this entertaining discussion with 97% Effective host Michael Wenderoth, Kesinee and Kevin demonstrate improv exercises and then break down how those seemingly “silly drills” increase critical skills that supercharge our communication, collaboration and creativity. We discuss how to introduce improv into conservative organizations, tips when doing improv in the room vs in zoom, and the surprising ways improv benefited them both at work – and in life. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new appreciation for the unexpected power of improv.

SHOW NOTES:

• Fact or hype: Does improv actually improve your communication skills, build connection and increase connectivity at work?
• “3 things”: Kesinee and Kevin start us with an improv exercise
• The power of being in the moment
• Iteration gets you better at picking up on each other’s cues
• What happens when you do “3 things” the second time?
• Tips on introducing improv effectively into companies
• In the Room vs Zoom considerations
• Kesinee’s #1 tip on Zoom: keeping the camera on
• Kevin’s #1 tip when in the Room: take advantage of physicality
• How improv transformed Kevin’s ability to recall facts and communicate in impromptu work situations
• Kesinee on the link between improv and the science and practice of communications
• Generative vs Narrow frame thinking: “Yes, And” vs “Yes, But”
• How improv sharpened Kesinee’s work as a communications consultant
• How improv sharpens your interpersonal skills and the ability to lead others
• The surprising benefits of improv on Kevin’s guitar skills
• Keys to starting with improv in your organization
• The benefit of humor and the act of trying
• Ending with improv: “One word story”

BIO AND LINKS:

Creative Catalyst is on a mission to banish boring corporate cultures and ignite connection, creativity, and collaboration using the unexpected power of improv. Co-founded by Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip, a seasoned communications leader, and Kevin Weinstein, a systems engineering thought leader, Creative Catalyst delivers science-backed, joy-infused workshops for executive teams, founders, and forward-thinking companies to strengthen trust, accelerate innovation, and solve real business problems. Creative Catalyst believes creative confidence isn’t a talent—it's a muscle. And they are here to help you flex it. “Yes, And for Success,” their first book, is a fun, practical guide that helps leaders and teams tap into their creative power using principles from improvisation.

• Watch this episode on video: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffective
• “Yes, and…” their book: https://a.co/d/cM3iyxr
• Creative Catalyst, their company: www.creativecatalystworks.com
• Kesinee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kesinee
• Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-weinstein-7589615/
• Impro (Johnston): https://a.co/d/cbcmwJa
• “How to Master Your Body Talk” (episode on 97% Effective): https://tinyurl.com/yzwyt4e
• Humor, Seriously (Aaker and Bagdonas): https://a.co/d/2BEh8Qx
• Michael’s Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

What does today’s guest have in common with a Japanese manga hero and a world wide wrestler – besides sharing the same name? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks with Kane Nakamura, the lifelong learner, about overcoming career obstacles and setbacks. They discuss how Kane convinced Softbank to send him to the USA; how he landed a dream job at Udemy; and why he was unfazed about getting laid off. Kane shares the power of voicing what you want, when and how to break rules – and the benefits of being a community builder, connector and selfless blogger. Kane will get you thinking about what is really holding you back – and the courage and steps you need to take to forge ahead, and become the protagonist of your own story.

SHOW NOTES:

• How 28 moves in 20 cities in 4 countries shaped Kane’s identity
• Kane’s Obstacle/Setback #1: Getting a position in the US when he worked at Softbank
• Powered by purpose, how Kane broke the rules and protocol
• Don’t assume people know what you want – and when to voice what you want
• Kane’s Obstacle/Setback #2: Staying in the US
• The single question that helped Kane get out of his comfort zone to build a network in Silicon Valley
• Finding his dream job = Luck + People Connection + Timing
• How Kane became a connector
• How blogging about his learning in executive education fueled him – and benefited him
• Kane’s Obstacle/Setback #3: Getting laid off
• Japanese vs US reactions to Kane getting laid off
• The benefits from posting on social media
• Does Kane’s generosity get taken advantage of it?
• Kane’s advice to those who feel that “putting yourself out there” is too risky
• “Let the world discover you”: vulnerability and the power of voicing
• On the difference between talking, envisioning and scheduling
• What Kane wants you, and especially his Japanese listeners, to know about risk and failure
• What happens when you Google “Kane Nakamura”

BIO AND LINKS:

Kane Nakamura is a Builder of a “Culture of Learning” whose personal and career journey embodies the transformative power of proactive decisions. Hailing from Japan and the USA, Kane spent his career in business development at Cable & Wireless, Softbank, and Udemy. He holds a BA in International and Comparative Law from Rikkyo University, a MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, and is completing his Doctor in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. A lifelonger learner, Kane credits Stanford’s executive education LEAD program for fueling his continued transformation and personal growth. He shares his insights on the LinkedIn newsletter “Why I Keep Learning.”

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kane2008/
• Kane’s newsletter, “Why I keep learning (僕が学び続ける理由)”(most posts are in English): https://tinyurl.com/mr2z74tv
• Kane’s announcement that he got laid off: https://tinyurl.com/27a2z8fx
• Kane featured by Stanford’s LEAD program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-4rpcCOI4
• Harvard Business Review article: “Do You Find Networking Stressful? Try Being a Connector Instead”: https://tinyurl.com/ypf4wady
• Michael’s book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

Previously on 97% Effective, Michael Melcher, Executive Coach, discussed the core ideas in his forthcoming book, Your Invisible Network. In this continuation episode, Michael clarifies what he means by “winging it is overrated.” We discuss where structure and planning fit into your networking, how to talk about yourself without being gross, and the “power of convening.”

• Winging it vs structure
• Why introverts have an advantage
• How to think about the end
• Always send a thank you note
• “Talking about yourself without being gross”
• Leaning into your interests, listening, and thinking about your offering
• The missing ingredients
• The perspectives wheel
• Fitting networking into your life
• Getting to people’s needs
• Expanding your ask
• The intersection of needs
• Thinking like a negotiator
• “Exercising your convening power”
• What group is waiting to come to life?
• Relationships are a form of wealth that you can have control over – and can start building today

BIO AND LINKS:

Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He received a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book.

• Michael Melcher's first episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/episodes/affca376-2611-40b4-abea-fef9eee2b26d
• Michael Melcher’s book: “Your Invisible Network”
• Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/
• Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/
• Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

A strong network can be a huge source of power – and is something we can all build. Michael Melcher, author of Your Invisible Network (to be released in April), shares the essential networking techniques for sustaining and furthering your career. Listen to create, maintain and leverage your invisible network in ways that will transform your career.

• Michael and Michael “walk the talk” - sharing vulnerable moments to deepen the relationship
• Problem with work-world fantasies
• Why Michael chose to write about networking
• The real motivation behind the book
• The problem with the phrase, “It's not what you know; it's who you know”
• Where you should start
• 7 relationships that are important to your career
• Getting beyond finding people you like… or who are like you
• The most important thing you can do right now (think about it like stretching)
• Activation energy and positive reinforcement cycles
• Feelings don’t matter (not good guides)
• “Nobody waves, but everybody waves back”
• The underlying code in relationships and “making bids”
• Risk Management Approach - Getting into the “zone of learning”
• Nuance #1: The ratio of expected success
• Nuance #2: The magical Minute 32
• Allow for serendipity … but don't “wing it”?!

BIO AND LINKS:

Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He holds a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book.

• Michael Melcher’s forthcoming book: Your Invisible Network
• Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/
• Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/
• David Bradford and Carole Robin’s book: “Connect”
• Michael Wenderoth’s podcast: Peter Belmi episode
• Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

A whopping 60% of executives fail in the first 18 months of their new roles. In this episode, I speak to Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent and global leadership thought leader who has spent 30 years helping executives tackle leadership challenges. We cover his research on the four areas that senior executives must master to successfully lead. Don't take an executive position without having listened to this podcast!

• Ron’s early career naiveté
• Definition of success used in his research
• The biggest shock from his research
• Where the leadership industry falls short
• What inspired Rising to Power? A tragedy
• Profoundly disturbing findings of his 10-year study
• The 4 skills that differentiate the most successful executives
• Findings about women leaders
• Why many DEI efforts are failing
• Boundary work when you’re on the Jumbotron
• X-ray and diagnosis of your organization
• Authenticity or stupidity
• Litmus test to know if you are crossing the line
• You can’t alter reality
• Thick skin … or who thinned your skin?
• Prepare, and start now!
• Rehearsing for the future

BIO AND LINKS:

Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Navalent, brings a 30-year track record helping CEOs and executives tackle the toughest leadership challenges. He is the author of eight books, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a highly sought-after speaker.

• Navalent: Ron Carucci - Navalent
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/
• Twitter: @RonCarucci
• Ron’s book: Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives
• What Ron’s research study revealed about women leaders
• Barbara Kellerman’s book: The End of Leadership
• Michael’s Power Map tool that Ron references: Power Map Tool
• Ron’s HBR Article: How Leaders Should Handle Public Criticism
• Navalent’s online courses: https://www.navalent.com/online-leadership-courses/
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3b

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

Dr. John Schaffner is Director of the Ohio State Fisher Coaching Program. His research and work focuses on coaching millennials and centennials. John shares why organizations must provide more nutritive support for young employees and future leaders – and how the field of coaching is uniquely positioned to meet that need. This episode has been lightly edited and contains profanity.

• The greatest interview and promotion of all time, a story you won’t find on the internet about how John got hired as Wynton Marsalis’s assistant
• “Use the power afforded to you”: Wynton’s ambition, “little step move” and precious lips.
• Lessons from the jazz world and A&F on developing young talent and operationalizing excellence
• How a google search reflects the important perspective we’re missing about millennials and centennials – which spurs John’s research
• Critical distinctions between Coaching, Mentorship and Therapy – and where each is most appropriate
• John’s plea for a “GI Bill” of coaching in organizations

BIO AND LINKS:

Dr. John Schaffner is an executive coach, consultant, and practitioner-scholar. He directs the Coaching Program at the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State and serves as Core Facilitator at Columbia University’s 3CP Coaching Certification Program. Prior to his work as academic director at Ohio State, John served 20 years in learning, development and talent management in industry, a journey that started by leading international tours for Wynton Marsalis and the J@zz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He holds a MBA from Columbia Business School and Doctorate from Case Western Reserve.

• John’s Coaching website: https://www.jschaffner.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjschaffner/
• Ohio State’s Fisher Coaching Program: https://fisher.osu.edu/people/schaffner.50
• Columbia 3CP Coaching Certification: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/coachingcertification/
• John’s blog post on Coaching vs mentorship: https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadreadtoday/blog/coaching-vs-mentorship
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

Wala Loubani is CEO and Co-Founder of Coachendo, a service that seeks to dramatically democratize coaching through AI technology -- and has been named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. We discuss the key moments in her journey: how she went from being rejected by Google to startup founder; what made her hard work and smarts come to fruition; and how she’s now taking that idea to help others, through Coachendo.

• How diversity can drive innovation
• Coachendo gives talented people the space to grow
• Presenting your ideas in ways others can understand
• Her challenges in finding a position after college
• Innovation is risky
• Ways Coachendo would have helped Wala in the past
• How virtual coaching works
• Biggest reason talented people leave companies
• Overcoming an unfair system through soft skills
• People need to vent
• Why and how she launched Coachendo
• Growing through our phones
• Build something you are passionate about – then ask for advice from others
• Underestimated benefits of working in sales
• Entrepreneurship and parenting
• Breaking away from standardized programs
• The reason Coachendo focuses on remote workers

BIO AND LINKS:

Wala Loubani is the Co-founder and CEO of Coachendo, a service that uses AI technology to provide personalized career coaching. Her startup was recently named one of the most promising businesses in Sweden. Prior to founding Coachendo, Wala worked in multiple managerial roles at Marin Software and Google. She holds a Bachelor and multiple Masters degrees from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and completed executive education at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business (LEAD program).

• Website: https://coachendo.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaloubani/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/loubaniwala
• Wala’s Medium article: How I went from rejected to Google to a startup founder mingling with royalty
• Antler: https://www.antler.co/
• Michael’s Forbes article: Manage your career like a top sales rep
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: https://changwenderoth.com/

SHOW NOTES:

Celine Teoh, CEO Coach, provides a soft skills masterclass: what senior executives most need to watch out for -- and how to make those skills become habits. We discuss how to influence without authority, the relationship between interpersonal dynamics and power, and what she has learned from coaching senior leaders.

• Celine is a lethal weapon (literally!)
• Valuing the soft skills in business
• “Catch small signals”
• Practicing your ABCs (anchor, behavior and celebration)
• Minority representation in the C-Suite
• Two techniques to ensure you and your ideas are heard
• Allies, mentors and ideas that benefit the team
• Interpersonal dynamics (“touchy-feely”) vs power
• Why effective leaders need to be empathetic - but what to watch out for
• Following the 15% rule with vulnerability
• Conflict is a great way to build relationships
• What makes coaching CEOs unique?
• Bringing a combination of support and challenge to her work

BIO AND LINKS:

Celine Teoh, CEO Coach based in Silicon Valley, specializes in making soft skills practical and draws upon her extensive experience driving results with Fortune 500 companies. She spent over 15 years in banking and consulting with McKinsey and global retailer GAP, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Stanford Business School.

• Website: https://www.celineteoh.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celineteoh/
• Agnes Le, Executive Coach: www.Agnesle.com
• Michael’s Linkedin Post: Schwarzman Scholars
• Stanford GSB Interpersonal Dynamics course: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/learning/leadership/interpersonal-dynamics
• Jeff Pfeffer: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jeffrey-pfeffer
• Carol Robin’s book: Connect - Building Exceptional Relationships
• Mochary Method: https://mocharymethod.com/
• MIT study: Why East Asians but not South Asians are underrepresented in leadership positions in the United States
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com

SHOW NOTES:

Deepti Pahwa, chief innovation officer, shares how she moved from working in fashion in Asia to building a strong personal brand based out of Switzerland. We discuss the benefits of shamelessly asking for help, ways to change your perspective on self-promotion and why a strong brand starts with your profile picture.

• Becoming fluent in German in LESS than three months
• Designers never get a seat at the table - how hitting the glass ceiling led to a career transformation
• Focus, credibility and experience with technology
• Being shameless when asking for help
• How she found mentors at the World Economic Forum; showing interest and having concrete offers
• Think about network theory and do not try to build everything on your own
• Own the space you have, but highlight the contributions of others
• Your virtual brand starts with your profile picture
• Why talking about your accomplishments is a muscle that needs flexing
• Shifting your mindset on self-promotion
• Central idea and goal of Deepti’s book
• The one common belief shared by trailblazer founders from minority and under-represented backgrounds

BIO AND LINKS:

Deepti Pahwa, chief innovation officer, is the author of the forthcoming book, Trailblazer Founders. She is co-founder of LISA (Lead Incubator & Start-up Accelerator), an initiative started out of her executive education work at Stanford that has grown to be an extensive ecosystem of founders, mentors, and influential guest speakers on its PodiumX Series.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeptipahwa/
• Deepti’s Book and Website: https://deepti-pahwa.presale.manuscripts.com/register/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepti_pahwa/?hl=en
• Stanford LEAD: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/stanford-lead-online-business-program
• LISA: https://www.gsb-lead-lisa.com/
• Michael’s Harvard Business Review: Benefits from Bridging & Brokering
• Prof Peter Belmi’s interview on 97% Effective: https://97-effective.sounder.fm/episode/ep-5?page=2
• Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3