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| S6 Ep1: GAMETIME | Ice Hockey Editon with Andrew Schwartz | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:48:14 | |
Welcome to the launch of GAMETIME WITH SHAUNA GRIFFITHS. CONVERSATIONS WITH IMPACTFUL LEADERS. For nearly five years, we've been bringing you real talk with real leaders through the podcast formerly known as THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. It's been Shauna's mission and honor to elevate voices of diverse authentic leaders who are committed to learning, growing and evolving. These impactful conversations have been designed to help you take your leadership game to the next level. Her passion for that mission has only gotten stronger over time. In this Sport of Leadership, Shauna puts in work to take her game to next levels including with her podcast. She's proud to drop this first episode featuring 2025 Leadership Athlete Draftee, Andrew Schwartz. Andrew is a prolific leader in the business of sports, entertainment, real estate and beyond who is revered by some of the people in the business that Shauna respects the most. When you ask about Andrew you get comments like – "He’s a gem." and "He’s one of the good ones." and "He’s the best." He's been the Co-President of the Howard Hughes Corporation, and he's worked for the Brooklyn Nets, Sirius XM Radio, the MLB, The New Jersey Devils, and the NHL. Now, he is Principal of his consulting firm, Five + A Game. He's also avid fan of the game of hockey – a player and coach – who transfers principles of the game of hockey the game of leadership. He is a testament to Shauna's theory that Leadership is a Sport. This is an Ice Hockey Edition. Tune-in to hear about: - Andrew's stories career journey including early stints in the mailroom and as a mascot - A look at what he is today as Principal of his consulting business, Five + A Game - His take on leadership, his leadership style, and why it works - How his leadership style has been influenced by his experience in hockey - his love and respect for the game - Parallels between leading senior level people in business, and coaching children in ice hockey - His choice to lead authentically with awareness and intentionality We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hearing your feedback! LEADERSHIP IS A SPORT. IT’S GAME TIME. LET’S GO! | |||
| S5 Ep18: BREAKING DOWN C-SUITE RECRUITING with three former D1 NCAA athletes turned executives | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:44:54 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down C-Suite Recruiting, features ON Partners Chief Commercial Officer, Vicky Wilkens, and Partner, Matt Mooney. These former collegiate athletes deliver game-changing leadership for clients and candidates at one of the hottest executive search firms in North America. Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and to the Inc. 500/5000 lists nine times, ON Partners is consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S. It is the only pure-play retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership teams across industries and functions. With offices across the country, they rebuilt the institution of executive search for the way you work. Their approach to executive search is untraditional – by choice. You'll get that sense in this straightforward, informative and authentic conversation. Tune-in for the Inside Scoop on:
#leader #leadership #recruiting #csuite #recruiter #coaching #consulting #leadershipathlete #builtbysport | |||
| S5 Ep17: Breaking Down Return on Connection with John Harris | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:46:31 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Return on Connection features John Harris, President & Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Partners Inc (WPI), a global network of the top independent marketing services agencies who share an independent spirit and entrepreneurial drive to build commerce through connectivity, creativity and collaboration. John is a senior marketing executive with a proven track record of success in growing market share for brands and the agencies who serve them through creativity and innovation. He is an agent of change who believes that the best way to predict the future is to create the future. He's also an authentic, self-aware human who believes in leading with giving and building relationships that are transformational, not transactional. These things came through the first time we met, and I knew I wanted him to be a guest on this show. He's a breath of fresh air, a brilliant marketer, and savvy leader who I'm honored to shine light on. Tune-in to hear about: 1. Leading with Giving and What Return on Connection is All About 2. Coaching for Leaders: Sharpen Skills, Learn New Tricks 3. Celebrating Progress and Focusing on Behaviors: A Different Approach to Short-Term ROI 4. Pharma Client Requirements Shift: From Agency to Pharma Agency and Beyond 5. Independent Agency Network: Collaboration and Community in Scaling Businesses 6. Agencies Shifting Focus from RFPs to Strategic Partnerships 7. Protecting Culture: Agencies Choosing to Work Together 8. Agencies Owning the Network: Reverse Holding Company Structure at WPI 9. Making Yourself Expendable: Strong Leadership and Alignment in Organizations We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to your feedback about it! #leader #leadership #agency #independentagency #agencynetwork #culture #coaching #consulting #growth | |||
| S5 Ep16: Breaking Down Making Work Better with Dawn Sowerby | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:49:47 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Making Work Better features Dawn Sowerby, Founder of The Culture Business. Dawn is a natural strategist with a gift for transforming teams of all sizes and in any business area. With a background in People Management & Organizational Development and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, her experience encompasses transformational leadership in other areas, including operational delivery. Get ready for some real talk and actionable solutions in this one, Leaders. As Dawn put it, "we're getting it so wrong in some situations. We are at work for too much of our time for it to be an unhappy place, a place where we aren't able to be our true selves, a place where we aren't able to be productive and to be trusted and safe." I couldn't possibly agree with her more. Tune-in to hear about:
#leader #leadership #culture #people #assessment #thegcindex #womeninbusiness #humanbehavior | |||
| S5 Ep15: Breaking Down Personal Growth & Professional Advancement with Rhonda George-Denniston | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:47:10 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Personal Growth & Professional Advancement features Rhonda George-Denniston, Chief Learning and Development Officer at TBWA\Worldwide and Founder of TBWA\GLP and Curiosity Connections. She is also a speaker, an innovator in talent development, a Jean-Marie Dru Founders' Award Recipient, AND an ADWEEK 50 Honoree. If you don't yet know of the inspiration - the gift - that is Rhonda George-Denniston - tune-in, turn the volume up, and enjoy! I'm absolutely taken by her graceful, self-assured manner and wonderful energy - and you will be too. You'll get a taste of Rhonda's passion for her mission to leverage the wisdom of diverse lived experiences, cutting-edge research, and expertise in human performance to empower individuals to craft and live their best lives. As the Founder of Curiosity Connections—a community dedicated to connecting people through shared values and vision—Rhonda is a beacon for those seeking to forge meaningful connections in their personal and professional lives. In her role as the Chief Learning and Development Officer at TBWA, she exemplifies her deep conviction in the synergy between personal growth and professional advancement. Dive in to hear about:
#leader #leadership #agency #advertisingagency #learninganddevelopment #tbwa #tbwaglp #personalgrowth #careeradvancement #coach #consultant #podcast | |||
| S5 Ep14: Breaking Down Creativity in the Workplace featuring Mary Messner | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Creativity in the Workplace, features Keynote Speaker, Mary Messner, who focuses on creativity leading to a shift in companywide culture and positive impact. Mary dedicates her career to approaching challenges with creativity, refusing to accept the status quo, and leading with a determination to grow others. Her keynotes inspire individuals and companies to create something unexpected. Her consultancy turns inspiration into action; becoming a creative partner on each unique journey. Tune-in to hear about:
#leader #leadership #creativity #creativeleadership #problemsolving #creativeideas #womeninbusiness #speaker | |||
| S5 Ep13: Breaking Down Representation & Leadership in Sports with Raven Jemison | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:49:40 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Representation & Leadership in Sports with Raven Jemison, an Award-Winning Sports Business Executive who is currently the President, Business Operations for the Kansas City Current Women’s Soccer team. She is also Author of a fantastic book - More Than Representation, The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table, AND a First Draft Class Leadership Athlete. Raven is next level remarkable as a human and sports business professional. She as true as they come, and it's an honor to shine light on her voice, mission, and example. Tune-in to this can't miss episode to hear about:
#leader #leadership #sportsbusiness #sportsexecutive #nwsl #ravenjemison #womeninsports #diversity #inclusion #representation #authenticity #positiveimpact #leadershipathlete | |||
| S5 Ep12: Breaking Down Public Perception of Public Relations featuring Pilaar Terry | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Public Perception of Public Relations, features my dear friend, Pilaar Terry - Managing Partner & COO of POV Agency, a PR and Comms agency based on the LA area. I can’t possibly type enough amazing things to explain to you why I adore and admire her. You’ll just have to listen and experience the magic that is Pilaar for yourself! Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
#leader #leadership #PR #publicrelations #communications #agency #PRagency #diversity #inclusion #modernworkplace #fourdayworkweek #remoteoffice | |||
| S5 Ep11: Breaking Down Cultivating Culture Through a Leadership Trifecta featuring Carter Reese | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:45:28 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Cultivating Culture Through a Leadership Trifecta, features Carter Reese, Co-Founder and President of Hatch.IM – an Immersive Engagement Company based on the LA area. Armed with his experience as a former Division I collegiate volleyball player, Carter certainly exemplifies the #LeadershipAthlete mindset. Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
#leader #leadership #experiential #consumerexperience #agency #experientialagency #humility | |||
| S5 Ep10: Breaking Down Creating Your Own Opportunities with Brett Essman | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:42:56 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Creating Your Own Opportunities features Brett Essman, a Art Director and Creative Director in the Advertising Agency world, who sports just the right amount of humble swagger as he leads in work, life, and in youth basketball. One of the things I love most about this episode is the #LeadershipAthlete in Brett that shines so brightly. He clearly leads his own team, agency, and clients with incredible resilience and commitment to the pursuit of optimal performance. In his "spare time" he transfers his skills and mindset to his son's basketball team. As you listen - you'll notice the business and basketball lessons overlap. Whether you're at work or on the field of play - the rules of the game are much the same. Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
#creative #agency #advertisingagency #coaching #basketball #leadershipathlete #consulting #coaching #leadership #leader #opportunity | |||
| S5 Ep9: Breaking Down Breaking Out on Your Own with Scott Zimmerman | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:44:04 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Breaking Out on Your Own features Scott Zimmerman, Co-Founder of The Rocket Punch, a brand and consumer experience consultancy. Before Scott broke out on his own, he had an incredible career in Global Retail & Merchandising Strategy, Product Leadership, and Brand Building. He's also a Board Member, a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete, and a dear friend of mine through miles and years. The roster of world-class championship brands under his belt is impressive to say the least – including the NBA, NIKE, New Balance, Carhartt, Shinola – and now he's bravely caught his dream of creating his own consultancy. Tune-in to this episode to hear about:
#entrepreneur #retail #merchandising #experience #consumermarketing #engagement #consulting #coaching #leadership | |||
| S5 Ep8: Breaking Down Why Agencies are Successful and Not, with the legendary Mike Palma | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:38:48 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Why Agencies are Successful and Not, features the legendary Mike Palma, Founder & Owner of The Palma Group, and Author of "Walk with a Humble Swagger: Lessons from the Recruiting Trail in Basketball and Advertising". While there are definitely takeaways for all, it's a CAN'T MISS episode for Brand Marketers/CMOs and Agency junkies. Mike and The Palma Group are known for helping Brand Marketers find better creative resources and helping Agencies by managing their search process. Mike’s arguably the most prolific recruiter in advertising history. He's also a master of helping creative agencies grow by recruiting top talent and new business prospects. I'd be remiss if I didn't share that he's a standout #LeadershipAthlete. Tune-in to this episode for first and early access to breaking business news and for a heavy dose of Mike's wisdom and wit:
#author #brandmarketing #CMO #agency #advertisingagency #recruiter #talent #sales #businessdevelopment #partnership #alliance #consulting #coaching | |||
| S5 Ep7: Breaking Down Strategic Growth Planning | Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage with Dr. Heather Maxwell | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:47:29 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Strategic Growth Planning - Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage, features my good friend, Dr. Heather Maxwell. Heather is a revenue generator fueled by insights and strategy - AND - a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete. She has over 15 years' experience leading insights teams for top-tier companies like Notre Dame, General Mills, Conagra Brands, and Sazerac Company. Currently, she has a fractional EVP of Insights & Growth at iris research & strategy, and is simultaneously building her own company - NEXT 5 TEAM - a venture focused on increasing collegiate athletics' in-person attendance and driving fan engagement. Tune in to hear about:
#strategy #insights #impact #research #leaders #leadership | |||
| S5 Ep6: Breaking Down Creative Leadership with Alex Jamieson, Co-Founder, Creative Leadership League | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
Welcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! As always, you'll get real talk with a real leader, an infusion of the Leadership Athlete mindset, and the breakdown of a hot topic to help you take your game to the next level. This episode, Breaking Down Creative Leadership, features my friend, changeforce colleague, and Co-Founder of Creative Leadership League, Alex Jamieson. Tune-in to hear about:
We'd love to hear your feedback so drop a comment and reach out to us on LinkedIn. You can also check out the Creative Leadership League for more information, to schedule time with us, and to register! | |||
| S5 Ep5: Breaking Down Human-First AI with Michael Opperman "Mo", Co-Founder of Portage | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:48:45 | |
Welcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! As always, you'll get real talk with a real leader, an infusion of the Leadership Athlete mindset, and the breakdown of a hot topic to help you take your game to the next level. This episode, Breaking Down Human-First AI, features Michal Opperman "Mo" - who is a Human-First AI Fanatic, the Co-Founder of Portage which is a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Accelerator, and a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete. Tune-in to hear about: - What Leadership Athlete is all about and how it came to be - Human-first AI, - Walled AI Gardens, - What's going on in the M&A space and how it's changed, - How human-first AI works with M&A, - How being an athlete & a coach inform Mo's thinking & approach, - Find out about a groundbreaking AI podcast launching this Fall! Mo and I had a blast recording this episode - which was the first I've done in person. We'd love to hear your feedback so drop a comment and reach out to us on LinkedIn. | |||
| S5 Ep4: DEI's Place in Business Development | A Breaking Down Revenue Series Bonus Episode | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:01:14 | |
Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. I’m excited to drop this bonus episode of the BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH mini-series. This time my guests include my changeforce colleagues Bob Wiesner and Jennifer Brown. Today’s episode is all about DEI’s Place in Business Development – which is necessary and important yet often unspoken. The goal of this episode is to openly discuss this and provide sales leaders tools you can use to evaluate your game. As you hopefully learned when you tuned-in to episodes 1 - 2 - and 3 in this series – Bob and I partner in Growth Consulting as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm. Our combined experience allows us to help clients grow healthfully instead of just win or worse off – just lose! Jennifer Brown – one of our changeforce colleagues – is also Founder of Jennifer Brown Speaks. She is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker, and Author. Throughout this episode we cover:
We’d love to hear your feedback – to connect with you – and to discuss how any or all of us could help you up your game. Please leave a comment and reach out to us on LinkedIn. #consulting #THIS #coaching #growth #revenuegrowth #Leadership #LeadershipAthlete | |||
| S5 Ep3: 13 Truths of Pitching | A Breaking Down Revenue Growth Series | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:54:01 | |
Welcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level. This episode - 13 Truths of Pitching - is the third episode in a three-part series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm. Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a First Draft Class Leadership Athlete! Bob Wieser has been advising clients on business development pursuits for nearly 30 years. He’s helped his clients win billions of dollars' worth of contracts including regularly achieving new business pitch win rates in excess of 80%. Turn it up and buckle up as Shauna and Bob reveal the 13 Truths of Pitching! They'd love to hear your feedback and discuss your game plan. So, drop a comment and reach out to them on LinkedIn. #consulting #THIS #coaching #growth #revenuegrowth #Leadership #LeadershipAthlete | |||
| S5 Ep2: How Decision-Makers Really Think | A Breaking Down Revenue Series | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:44:19 | |
Welcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level. This episode - How Decision-Makers Really Think - is the second episode in a three-part series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm. Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a First Draft Class Leadership Athlete! Bob Wieser has been advising clients on business development pursuits for nearly 30 years. He’s helped his clients win billions of dollars' worth of contracts including regularly achieving new business pitch win rates in excess of 80%. Turn it up and buckle up as Shauna and Bob discuss revenue growth realities you'll want and need to know about How Decision-Makers Really Think:
AND - stay tuned for the third and final episode in this mini-series on BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH. #consulting #THIS #coaching #growth #revenuegrowth #Leadership #LeadershipAthlete | |||
| S5 Ep1: Winning and Growing Aren't the Same Thing | The Breaking Down Revenue Growth Series | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:39:49 | |
Welcome to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! After a hiatus the show is back and better. We're infusing the Leadership Athlete mindset into the show and we'll Breaking Down Hot Topics to help you take your game to the next level. This episode - Winning and Growing Aren't the Same Thing - tips off series called BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH which taps into consulting work Shauna does as a part of the changeforce management consulting firm. Shauna's guest for the series is her friend and all-star changeforce teammate who happens to be a First Draft Class Leadership Athlete! Bob Wieser has been advising clients on business development pursuits for nearly 30 years. He’s helped his clients win billions of dollars' worth of contracts including regularly achieving new business pitch win rates in excess of 80%. Turn it up and buckle up as Shauna and Bob discuss revenue growth realities you'll want and need to know! 1) Firms driven to win are transactionally oriented. Firms driven to grow are strategically oriented. They talk They talk about the difference, and what it means to a company's near-term and long-term financial - and organizational - health. 2) There are three "pillars" of strategic growth. Find out what they are! You'll learn how firms can build a business development plan that emphasizes quality growth over the proverbial numbers game. 3) Find out about the first steps that a business development leader can take to implement a strategic growth plan and why a new mindset is key. You'll walk away knowing about the important transition from "who we are" to "what you get." By the end of the show, you'll know what Shauna and Bob mean when they say Winning and Growing Aren't the Same Thing. You'll also be able to start using some of the tips you heard in this episode. They'd love to hear your feedback and discuss your game plan. So, drop a comment and reach out to them on Linkedin. AND - stay tuned for the next episode in this mini-series on BREAKING DOWN REVENUE GROWTH. #consulting #THIS #coaching #growth #revenuegrowth #Leadership #LeadershipAthlete | |||
| S4 Ep23: Storytelling and evolving with Emmy Award Winning Creative Alfonso Pozzo Delgado | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:43:33 | |
Welcome to a special edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and Co-Host Xavier Jackson, featuring Alfonso Pozzo Delgado. Alfonso is an Emmy Award-winning bilingual creative consultant, senior producer, showrunner and content creator with two decades of experience in the creation and execution of high-end original sports content for broadcast and digital platforms in domestic and international markets. He's worked for ESPN, MLB Productions, MLB Network and now he's the Executive Producer & Creative Director of his own company, Juxtapozz Films. Jump into this episode to hear Shauna, Xavier, and Alfonso hit on the following topics and more: - The Value of Authentic Storytelling - The Importance of Taking Steps and Trying New Things - The Magic of Following Your Passion - Working on Cool Stuff with Cool People - Staying Driven and Embracing New Challenges Continued thanks to our Founding Partner Felicia Hall Allen & Associates. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leadershipathlete #leader #performance #content #producer #creative #coach #sports #film #editing #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep22: Behind the Scenes for Marketing Orgs and Agencies | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:51:06 | |
Want Behind the Scenes Insights and Guidance for Marketing Orgs and Agencies?! Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Russ Rubino, highly sought after Marketing Executive and Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness for changeforce.ai. Don't miss Shauna and Russ covering need to know information designed to positively impact business and careers for Marketing and Agency Professionals. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #marketing #authenticity #impact #agency #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep21: From Mindful to Mindblowing: George Mumford's Strategies for Peak Performance and Flow | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
This episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, goes from Mindful to Mind Blowing with the legendary George Mumford in the hotseat. He's widely known for this Mindfulness & Performance Expertise, and work with NBA greats including Michael Jordan, Kone Bryan, Shaquille O'Neil, and more. He's authored two incredible books: The Mindful Athlete and Unlock, and he's touched the lives of countless people in powerful ways - including mine! I couldn't hide the Fan Girl in me while recording. Who could blame me?! It's an absolute honor to bring him to you in this episode. IN THIS EPISODE - How to Find Meaning in Your life - Reframe Your Reality: How to Transform Your Suffering into Purpose - What it Truly Means to Forget Yourself to Find Yourself - Why You Should Embrace Discomfort for Growth - The Three Keys to Greatness and Success EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:43 - intro - 00:46 - Guest intro - 01:37 - George talks about his book - 09:26 - How to Forget Yourself to Find Yourself - 25:12 - Aligning Your Goals To Your Action - 29:58 - Meditation As a Tool to Unlock Your True Potential - 37:04 - The Ministry of Presence - 47:48 - George’s Offerings / Services - 50:19 - Key Takeaway - 51:48 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #sports #authenticity #impact #mindfullness #mindset #motivation #georgemumford #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep20: Think You're a Good Leader? Listen This to Be Sure | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
This week's edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths features one of the most authentic, impactful Leadership Athletes working in the front office in professional sports. Joe Stetson, Chief Commercial Officer at the New York Red Bulls, is a 20+ year vet who’s known for re-imagining iconic brands & generating record revenues. He made his mark at the likes of Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets, and now he's blazing a new path at The Red Bulls. His work has always been at the intersection of growing business and developing people, and he gets results in both areas! All the while, he defies traditional stereotypes in the best of ways. If you watch to catch a great leader in action - WATCH THIS. IN THIS EPISODE
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #sports #authenticity #impact #redbull #sportsbusiness #newyorkredbulls #MLS #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep19: Men's Health Matters | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:46:56 | |
Taking a stand in the business you build takes courage, vision and dedication. In this episode you'll a man on a mission who is doing exactly that in big bold ways with not just one but two businesses. It's an honor to bring to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, my friend, Joe Conrad, Founder & CEO of Grit Digital Health and Founder & CEO of Cactus Agency who believes in the power of innovation, creativity and technology to solve any problem. You'll hear about the incredible purpose driven work his team at Cactus creates for clients, the groundbreaking digital mental health solutions developed by his team at Grit Digital Health including the global platform MAN THERAPY and more: IN THIS EPISODE
Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #agency #authenticity #impact #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #purpose #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep18: Verb Founders Reveal How They Built a 7 Figure Agency From Scratch | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:49:31 | |
Make no mistake about it, I am in AWE of these two authentic leaders!! It's my honor and joy to shine light on the co-founders of verb, in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison are a force! Together they have created a dynamic consultancy and agency specializing in brand experiences, partnerships, campaigns, and proprietary platforms - and they just made the 2023 Inc 5000 list!! As Yadira recently posted, "5 years ago we set out to build something new: an output agnostic agency that could not be pigeonholed, where creativity knows no bounds. Fast forward to today, and #teamverb consists of 40 creatives spanning from coast to coast, making marketing waves around the globe. 🌎 As Inc. noted, we’ve seen 320% growth in the past 3 years, and we’re just getting started… 📈" IN THIS EPISODE - Why Brands Turn to verb for Solutions - The Scariest Yet Most Rewarding Move They Ever Made - This is by Far The Biggest Challenge Black Female Entrepreneurs Face - Why Building Authentic Communities Matters - You Don't Have to be an A**hole to Be the Person at the Top EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:00 - Teaser 00:50- intro 00:53- Guest intro 02:11 - How Shauna met 02:39 - What is verb ? 06:24 - The Story Behind Verb’s Halloween Party Theme 10:00 - How They Overcame Their Biggest Fears 15:37 - How They Lead vs How They were Lead 23:01 - History of Their Partnership 26:27 - The Biggest Challenges Black Women Face in Business 30:01 - The Importance of Building Communities in the Workplace 48:19 - Lessons They’ve Learnt as Founders 51:21 - What Trends To Expect in 2024 53:01 - Key Takeaways 53:57 - Wrap Up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #agency #authenticity #impact #blackfemalebusinessowners #womeninbusiness #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep17: Why Women Struggle In Business and Life | Women Entrepreneurship | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:53:11 | |
This episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, brings you the incredible Amira Alvarez, Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, whose work is focused on helping women have it all! Tune in to hear about what she is doing to contribute to the financial success of women, and how she inspires them to manifest their fullest and most fulfilling lives. Amira is a visionary leader, celebrated entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for empowered living. After achieving a fivefold increase in her income in one year and building a multimillion-dollar company, she was led to contemplate the intricate balance between hyper-achievement and genuine fulfillment. Refusing to sacrifice her drive for success, Amira realized that pursuing larger goals 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 left her unfulfilled. She, therefore, developed a methodology to craft an exquisite life that harmonizes ambition with profound contentment, enabling individuals to embrace their inner drive while finding space for deep and meaningful fulfillment. Her path has become a beacon for high-achieving women seeking to forge a life rich in truth, beauty, and intimacy–one in which you actualize your innermost dreams without diminishing any of your hard-won successes. She believes women have been told they can be anything they want to be, but simultaneously warned that they can't have it all. Amira is here to debunk that notion and is on the leading edge of a movement that redefines what’s possible for women. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - This Is The Reason Why Most Ambitious Women Struggle In Their Relationships - How I Help Ambitious Women Build an Exquisite Life - How Men Can Facilitate Harmony in Ambitious Women's Lives - How to Become the Person You Aspire to Be - Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Discover The 3 Secrets to Wealth Creation EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:59 - Intro - 01:06 - Guest intro - 01:48 - The Unstoppable Women’s Platform - 09:30 - Amira shares Her Personal Experience with Self - Limitation - 18:19 - Who She Works With - 20:54 - Female Entrepreneurship - 25:09 - How Men Can Support Women - 34:29 - Dealing With Self - Dependency - 39:10 - Her Services - 41:28 - What Happens When Women Come Together - 48:59 - Amira’s Superpower - 51:42 - Key Takeaway - 53:37 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #consulting #coach #feminism #femaleentrepreneur #entreprenuer #amiraalvarez #unstoppable #women #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep16: How to Turn Imposter Syndrome into Your Superpower | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:43:52 | |
Alexandra Jamieson is an absolute force and we're grateful to feature her in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. She is Founder of Radical Alignment, a changeforce.ai Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness, an Executive Leadership Coach for over twenty years, a five-time best-selling author with a Positive Psychology certification (CAPP). Her clients include CEOs of tech-ed companies, SVPs of international retail brands, founders, and serial entrepreneurs. She is also Founder of We Create | NYC, an arts organization that curates and produces exhibitions and education experiences featuring living women and non-binary artists who work and live in NYC. As you'll hear in this episode - she loves to help creative pros make small, consistent changes that lead to big results. So, tune-in and be prepared to shift your perspective about the role of creativity in leadership and more! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #consulting #coach #creativity #artist #impostersyndrome #alexjamieson #radicalalignment #conflictresolution #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep15: The Future of Sports Marketing: Outlook for 2024 and Beyond | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:52:58 | |
The Future of Sports Marketing: Outlook for 2024 and Beyond with Indianapolis Colts, Director of Business Solutions, Jon Codalata on THIS. with Shauna Griffiths This episode brings you one of the best humans and best professionals around. He is an authentic, inclusive, intentional leader through and through. He's carved his path in Strategy in sports business by creating new positions and elevating them every step of the way. Jon flourished on the agency side, creating positive impact on the organizations overall, this staff and clients. Now he's doing it at the highest level - in the NFL - for the Indianapolis Colts. He delivers so much realness, insight and valuable information in this episode. You do NOT want to miss this one! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - The Hard Truth About Career Growth No-one Talks About - How to Stand Out at Work - A Day in the Life of an NFL Executive - How We Honor Veterans in the Most Inspiring Way - Learn When to Say 'No' and When to Dive In EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 01:48 - Intro - 01:52- Guest intro - 03:05 - How Shauna met Jon - 10:47 - Jon's Evolution - 25:47 - Jon's Philosophy - 30:10 - Jon's Current Role in the NFL - 32:10 - How the Colts Help Brands & Businesses - 40:35 - Gender Stereotypes in The Workplace - 49:15 - Key Takeaway - 51:07 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #NFL #colts #businessathelte #indianapoliscolts #businesssolutions #sportsmarketing #sportsbusiness #sponsorship #partnerships #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep14: Revolutionizing Cat Care with AI Technology | Every Cat Parent's Dream Come True | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:52:02 | |
Making it in the booming pet industry is a big part of the focus of this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths - featuring Cecelia Carerra, Founder & CEO of BistroCat. Cecelia is a strategic leader with 11+ years' experience building & scaling brands, ranging from innovative start-ups to billion-dollar global enterprises. She's also a creative mind with a warm heart and fierce passion for disrupting an industry with innovation that matters - and that's exactly what she's doing with BistroCat. This episode will surely help you gain a better understanding of the pet industry, cats, and so much more, AND -- you'll come away with a special offer on BistroCat products, courtesy of Cecelia! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Say Goodbye to Cat Feeding Hassles with BistroCat - You’re Slowly Killing Your Cat If You Don’t Do This - How To Build Strong Relationships at Work - How I Turn Doubt into the Key to My Success - Every Cat Parent Can Relate to This EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:00 - Teaser 01:06 - intro 01:10 - Guest intro 01:34 - How Shauna met Cecelia 02:34 - Cecelia's Incredible Journey from BrightPet to BistroCat 10:47 - What is BistroCat? 19:01 - Origin of BistroCat 28:01 - Cecelia's Evolution 43:06 - Growing Trends In the Pet Industry 48:11 - Final Questions 51:28 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #pets #impact #entrepreneur #catvideos #catperson #petindustry #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep13: LET THEM CHASE YOU | A Must Watch for Job Seekers | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:54:32 | |
This episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, is made for job seekers of all career stages. Buckle up and be prepared for real talk delivered by Danielle Mills Walden, Founder & CEO of HEADSTRONG, LinkedIn Branding Expert, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Podcast Host and Retired Pro-Tennis Player. Danielle uses her diverse and unique background to inspire, motivate, and empower people to improve their mindset and reach their full potential in life. Through her podcast, book, and speaking engagements, and podcast appearances like this one - she shares her insights, tips, and stories on how to master LinkedIn, personal branding, career development, and mental toughness. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - How Danielle Can Help You Land Your Next High-Paying Jobs WITHOUT Applying - Steal Danielle's LinkedIn Growth Hack - Skyrocket Your LinkedIn Influence With These Growth Hack - Best Times to Post on LinkedIn for Beginners - Your Brand, Your Rules - Your Boss Doesn't Own Your Brand. - The Secret to Starting Your Day Right. EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:00 - Teaser 01:11 - intro 01:16 - Guest intro 02:36 - How Shauna met Danielle 05:55 - Flexibility in Leadership 09:33 - What Danielle Does for People & Organization 11:20 - How to Use LinkedIn Strategically 22:54 - The Evolution of LinkedIn 27:20 - LinkedIn Content Strategies that Work 38:09 - Common Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn 41:17 - Origin of Headstrong 47:19 - How to Hack Your Mindset 54:09 - Wrap Up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #impact #linkedin #branding #jobsearch #jobseekers #mindset #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep12: How Well Do You Really Know Yourself? | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:54:04 | |
This episode will introduce you to The GC Index® - a revolutionary framework that is disrupting the way people manage talent. The GC Index® is not only being used to help individuals be the very best they can be, but it is liberating organizations to embed their diversity and innovation initiatives to impact tangible business outcomes. You'll meet Nathan Ott, Co-Creator and Chief Polisher of The GC Index, and hear him and Shauna discuss the five different ways in which people are inclined to make an impact and contribution. You'll learn about this scalable, reliable and adaptable tool, that is creating a level playing field where everyone can contribute and make a positive impact. Best of all, you'll find out that YOU can take advantage of The GC Index through working with Shauna in pursuit of your optimal performance. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Why The GC Index Is a Must-Have Tool for Every Organization - Here's How You Can Boost Your Impact by Embracing Your Weaknesses - Discover the New Way to Lead: How to Lead Without Being Perfect - The Game-Changing Strategy Every Business Needs - Achieve Team Harmony Like Never Before: The GC Index Way EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:29 - Intro - 00:33 - Guest intro - 00:59 - How Shauna met Nathan - 02:01 - What is The GC Index? - 05:51- The 5 Categories of Impact Makers - 19:44 - The Role of The GC Index in Sports - 41:26 - What is GC Translate? - 50:05 - Key Takeaway Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #impact #thegcindex #assessment #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep11: What You Need to Know to Live Longer | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:00:34 | |
If you're a Business Athlete in pursuit of total Optimal Performance, this episode is for you related to helping you fuel yourself to win at the game of work, life and fun! Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths to meet Ashley Koff, RD, Personalized Nutrition Expert, CEO & Founder of The Better Nutrition Program. Simply said - Ashley endeavors to help people, practitioners and businesses enjoy better health powered by better nutrition. She believes personalized nutrition leads to better health outcomes. This is her area of expertise that she's developed and refined over the last 30 years. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - How The Better Nutrition Program Is Changing the Health Game - Why Consuming Too Much Content is Bad for You - The Truth About Ozempic & Wagovy Medications - How to Make Every Dollar Counts in Your Health Journey - Avoid This Common Health Mistakes Everyone's Making EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:38 - intro - 00:42 - Guest intro - 01:21 - How Shauna met Ashley - 03:20 - What is the Better Nutrition Program? - 18:31 - Why You Need a Personalized Approach to Healthcare - 31:10 - Link Between Nutrition & Optimal Performance - 41:54 - What Does Personalized Healthcare Mean? - 49:51 - Is Coffee Bad or Good for You? - 54:03 - Effects of Functional Mushrooms - 1:00:06 - Key Takeaway - 1:01:49 - Wrap-up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #personalized #nutrition #healthcare #selfcare #impact #betternutritionprogram #ashleykoff #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep10: Exclusive Interview with Ex-NFL Legend Turned Fight Mogul - Shawne Merriman | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:40:03 | |
Welcome to this very special Business Athlete episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring former three-time NFL All Pro Linebacker, former sports broadcast analyst, now Founding CEO of LightsOut Xtreme Fighting - Shawne Merriman. Heading into the Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Event Saturday, August 26th at Casino Pauma in San Diego, Shawne sat down with me to talk about his pursuit of optimal performance throughout his evolution, the Business Athlete dynamic, and starting his very own professional sports property and media platform that you can stream on Fubo. Tune in for a dose of authentic leadership and inspiration to fuel your own evolution and game of work and life! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Shawne Merriman Spills the Beans on How to Win in life & Business - A Comical Advice I Gave to a Young Fighter - Big Bucks in College Sports: Are College Athletes Outearning the Pros? - Why I Bid Farewell to My iconic Blue Mohawk - Shawne Merriman Shares His Funniest Moments in Recruiting Fighters EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:37 - intro - 00:45 - Guest intro - 01:03 - How Shauna met Shawne Merriman - 01:23 - Shawne Talks About His Upcoming Fight - 06:01 - Offerings/services For Businesses - 16:17 - Partnership with Local Brands - 22:01 - Transition from Football to Business - 30:01 - Lights Out Xtreme Fight Show - 36:47 - Shawne's Take on The Current State of NFL - 38:37 - Shawne's Take on NIL - 42:57 - The Story Behind “Sign 'em up” - 44:33 - Key Takeaway - 45:27 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #sports #sportsbusiness #NFL #lightsout #extremefighting #businessathlete #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep9: I Landed the Most Coveted Role at TicketMaster | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:37:45 | |
Look who's back on the pod, People! In this Update Episode you'll get to catch up on Javid Louis' evolution since his last episode - which includes his big move from X (formerly known as Twitter) to TicketMaster as their Director of Social Media. Javid is outstanding and has been on Shauna's radar for years dating back to when she tried to hire him for her team. He's a dynamic and results-driven Senior Marketing Executive with a focus on digital channels. He specializes in managing B2B and B2C strategies and delivering award-winning integrated campaigns that encompass influencer, content, and social initiatives. Over the course of his 15-year career, he has honed his expertise in harnessing digital innovation, embracing emerging trends, and implementing strategic thinking to captivate target audiences and propel brand growth. As a recognized leader with a track record of developing and empowering teams, he excels at fostering cross-departmental collaboration to achieve outstanding results. He has been honored with the Advertising Club of New York's "Rockstar" award for his exceptional performance in the industry and been part of several campaigns that have received Cannes Gold Lion awards. Javid is the Real Deal. Tune-in to hear how Javid landed his current role that went viral when it was posted - and so much more: TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - How I Scored My Dream Job at Ticketmaster Without Knowing Anyone - Evolve or Fail: The Biggest Pain Point in Social Media Marketing - How to Showcase Your Brand's Personality on Social Media - How to Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage - Don't Fake Expertise, Embrace Experimentation EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:41 - Intro - 00:45 - Guest intro - 02:06 - How Shauna met Javid - 03:12 - What It Was like Working with Twitter (now known as X) - 06:38 - What it’s Like Working With Ticket Master - 17:51 - Using LinkedIn as a Networking Tool - 24:51 - Tips on How To Find Your Brand’s Style On Social Media - 33:51 - Biggest Pain Points of Brands On Social Media - 39:00 - Instagram Threads - 40:02 - Key Takeaway - 42:48 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #podcastclips #realtalk #bestpodcast #networking #socialmedia #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep8: Stop Chasing Success: The Secret to Attracting What You Desire | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:43:47 | |
In this Business Athlete episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, you'll meet Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss bestselling author and speaker, and your expert guide to mastering change within corporate landscapes. As an adept surfer, Marcel weaves the profound lessons of the surf and the ocean into his approach to leading transformation. He motivates corporations to undertake the 'unthinkable', to ride the wave of change rather than resisting it. You'll benefit from the actionable advice and motivating tales he shares, as he encourages you to catch the wave of change and surf towards a resilient and successful future. Tune in for secrets about attracting what you desire instead of continually chasing success. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Learn How To Escape the Predictable Mindset and Unlock Your Full Potential - This Is The Easiest Way to Ignite Passion in Your Team - How I Broke Free from Stagnation After 40 Year - If You're Struggling To Let Go Of The Past, This is For You! - Rewire Your Brain with These Mindset- Shifting Questions EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:45- Intro - 00:49 - Guest intro - 02:05 - Marcel's Background - 03:43 - Marcel's Book - Unthinkable - 14:56 - Marcel's Evolution - 18:30 - SURF - Surrender to Unthinkable Reality for Flow - 23:51 - Tips on How to Shift Your Mindset - 40:52 - Key Takeaway - 42:24 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #performance #coaching #optimalperformance #unthinkable #mindset #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep7: Expecting Women to Thrive in Environments Built by Men for Men Makes No Sense | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:46:41 | |
Welcome to the second Business Athlete episode of the show - designed to fuel the pursuit of optimal performance of women in the workplace and beyond. It simply makes no sense to expect women to thrive in environments built by men for men and our guest, Jennifer Wagner - CEO and Founder of PROSPER, is bravely leading the way to change that. Jen is a remarkable human uniquely qualified for this feat. She spent the last 20+ years of her life in the human performance and medical space. She moved from being her own high performer as a D1 soccer athlete to working with the best in the world at Stanford Medical School as a Resident and Faculty to bettering lives as an Operating Room Doctor to catalyzing elite performers to reimagine what is possible as the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Operations at Liminal Collective Human Performance. All of these experiences culminated in her uncovering my true purpose- helping women succeed, lead, and flourish. With those goals in mind, she and a powerful team founded PROSPER - a company devoted to women's wholistic performance. She is passionate about athletics, leadership, democratizing elite human performance skills, and opportunity - specifically for women. She deeply believes women deserve programs designed for their unique physiology, social and occupational challenges, and perspectives on life, balance, and success. Tune in and be prepared to be inspired to be a part of ensure women are set up to prosper in business and beyond. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - What does Performance Mean To You? - Why Women Struggle in Male-Designed Work Environments - The Surprising Differences in Men and Women's Experiences in The Workplace - Workplace Double Standards: The Harsh Reality for Women - How Organizations Lose Big by Ignoring Women Leaders EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:44 - Intro - 00:55 - Guest intro - 01:10 - How Shauna Met Jen Wagner - 02:43 - What Jen is doing - 11:52 - Holistic Women’s Performance - 26:12 - Helping Men Understand Women’s Needs In The Workplace - 34:28 - Prosper’s Offerings/Services - 41:57 - What Working With Prosper Looks Like - 45:04 - Wrap Up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #performance #coaching #optimalperformance #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #prosper #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep6: How to Unlock Your Optimal Performance in Sports & Business | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:47:31 | |
Welcome to the first BUSINESS ATHLETE edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Shimmy Gray-Miller, an experienced and highly accomplished Division I women’s basketball coach and emerging sports Color Analyst! You are going to LOVE Shimmy's incredible energy, passion and wisdom shared in this reunion of these two friends and former University of Michigan basketball players! Do not miss the opportunity to harness your inner Business Athlete and to start unlocking your Optimal Performance. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - How to Unlock Your Optimal Potential in Sports & Business - Sexism in Sports: The Scandalous History of Michigan's Letterman's Jacket - The Fascinating Transformation of Women's Basketball - "Overnight Success" Does Not Exist & Here's Why - Don't Suffer for Success, Do This Instead - The Make-or-Break Factor in Building Winning Teams - You won't believe what Studies revealed - And more! EPISODE BY THE MINUTE - 00:00 - Teaser - 00:31 - Intro - 00:34 - Guest intro - 00:56 - How Shauna Met Shimmy - 03:31 - Life in University of Michigan - 08:52 - The Evolution of Women’s Basketball - 16:57 - What Shimmy is Doing - 21:12 - Shimmy’s Evolution - 34:12 - The Notion of Business Athletes - 43:58 - Tips for Players/Employees, Coaches & Business Leaders - 45:59 - Key Takeaway - 47:31 - Wrap-up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #businessathlete #performance #basketball #womensbasketball #coach #sports #sportsbusiness #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep5: AI Automation Can Solve Your Agency’s Problems, with George Swisher | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:56:48 | |
Look who's back for a second episode on the pod!!! The incredible George Swisher is one of the most remarkable, forward-thinking, impact making people in the game. This time he and I focused on the red-hot topic of AGENCY GROWTH and it's full of great information, insights AND recommendations. ICYM his first episode and background information, George is a Business Transformation & Change Management Executive with a foundation as a marketing entrepreneur & management consultant. He's got a 15-year track record of improving company performance, shifting cultures through change management, and strategic growth for mergers & acquisitions. George is currently Co-Founder and CEO of changeforce.ai, a software platform that helps leaders lead organizational change more precisely by analyzing sentiment of company objectives in real-time. Tune in to this episode THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and be ready to take notes! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #changeforce.ai #strategy #AI #growth #agency #founder #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S4 Ep4: How Your Brand Can Shine in the World Cup Spotlight | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:37:46 | |
If you want to get in on World Cup Fever as a fan or as brand - this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths is for you! Tune in to hear Karl Keating - Global Brand Strategist & Founder & CEO of The Perfect Storm Lab - bringing you his seasoned experience on how to maximize the upcoming extended moments in sports in the U.S. In partnership with Chris Todd of Vision Insights, Karl and the rest of their crews are the team to lead you and your brand through the sports perfect storm ahead including the 2026 World Cup and LA28! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE - Join the Host Cities' of The FIFA 2026 World Cup Three-Year Activation Journey Now. - How to Connect with Soccer Fans and Dominate Your Industry - How We Help Brands Excel In The Sports Industry. - Learn How the Greatest Sporting Event Inspires Brands Everywhere - "Think Globally but Act Locally” ... The key to Brand Expansion - Big FIFA Announcement you may have Missed - Seize this opportunity now! THE EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:00- Teaser 00:24 - Intro 00:28 - Guest intro 01:09 - How Shauna Met Karl Keating 02:18 - What is The Prefect Storm Lab 11:26 - Why It’s Important for Brands to Plan Ahead 14:41 - What They’re Currently Working On 26:24 - Brands They Partner with 33:44 - Tips For Brands Looking to Break into the Sports Market 37:21 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #theperfectstormlab #strategy #brandstrategy #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #founder #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep28: How to Crush it in The Content World | Karen Adams | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:39:25 | |
If you want to crush it in the content world - this episode is for you! Karen Adams, Co-Founder & Partner PWRHOUSE COLLECTIVE, is in the hot seat talking with Shauna Griffiths about Content Creation, to Starting an Agency, to Leadership Lessons and a whole lot more! You'll want to dig into this one with Karen who is a visionary and change agent with over 25 years of experience in branding, content creation and marketing for iconic brands including QVC and MARS, Inc. Karen thrives on navigating new territory tapping into her blended strengths of creativity and technical/analytical thought leadership. She's an absolute pro at communicating clear vision, leading with initiative, accountability, integrity, and maintaining a positive outlook. She's also skilled at being able to quickly pivot to address changing business needs, simplify the complex, nurture at-risk relationships with organizational savvy to drive and deliver key business results. There's plenty to identify with and learn from - AND - you'll even get to meet her pup toward the end! Tune-in, take notes and share the takeaways others. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE
Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #pwrhousecollevtive #content #agency #founder #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep27: Social Media Strategies that Actually Grows Your Brand | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:50:45 | |
Welcome to the episode where we break down the Digital Marketing landscape of Social Media and Content Creation, with the incredible Marissa Stahl - Founder & CEO, Cherry Creative! Marissa is an innovative and driven marketing executive with experience in strategic planning, branding, communications, and business development, and exceptional relationship building and account management skills. She is brilliant, relatable and simply fantastic! There is so much goodness in this one episode including:
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #content #influencers #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep26: How to Build a Culture of Change for Successful Digital Transformation | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:51:54 | |
Discover How to Build a Culture of Change for Successful Digital Transformation in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Michael Leckie - Coach, Author & changeforce.ai Consultant - who has also been recognized as a "digital transformation leader" by CEO Today Magazine. This episode showcases how Michael focuses on driving change and culture evolution to enable true business transformation in a digital world. As he details in his book, The Heart of Transformation, Michael believes that the pace and complexity of change is too great and too complex to be addressed by a single change effort or transformation. The answer lies in the organization's greatest asset: its people. In the face of complexity, it is the organization's people and their ability to adapt and learn that are the true engine of organizational change. In this episode, Shauna and Michael cover:
0:01 - Teaser 0:43 - Guest intro 1:12 - What Michael does 2:38 - The pain points around change for leaders 6:20 - How is Change AI approach to change different 9:21 - Why do people hold onto old ways 11:57 - The timing of change 16:08 - Reflections on Covid and change 19:23 - Michael talks about his book 23:43 - The truth and lies on change 27:21 - Michael talks about a good change dynamic 30:56 - The importance for leaders to be open to change 40:50 - Why did Michael wrote his book 45:03 - Wrap up 49:21 - Parting Words Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #consulting #ai #culture #change #digitaltransformation #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep25: You Don’t Have to be an A**hole to be the Person at the Top | Bob Gower | 16 May 2023 | 00:48:46 | |
Find Out What High Performing Teams Do Differently in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, featuring Bob Gower - Organization Designer, Cult Survivor & changeforce.ai Consultant. Bob brings 30+ years of experience leading creative and technical teams in publication production; software development; and organizational transformation. At the crux of his work, Bob cares deeply about creating organizations that are net-positive for the world and has a passion for promoting diversity, equity, and sustainability. Early in his career, Bob witnessed firsthand how poorly constructed organizations can turn toxic quickly, which resulted in bad products, financial ruin, and a negative impact on fellow “members.” Expertise in what he’s coined “good teaming” stems directly from this experience and has extended to impassioned work influencing systemic change. In this episode, Shauna and Bob cover: - A Remarkable Insight That Will Change the Way You Lead Forever - Leadership's Tug of War: Resolving Disagreements for Effective Decision-Making - How Bob Ignites Productive Conversations with teams using this exercise. - How to Identify a Cultic Dynamic - The best way to build a strong and resilient organization THE EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 0:01 - Teaser 0:27 - Guest intro 0:50 - What Bob does 1:01 - changeforce.ai consulting 1:53 - Bob and changeforce.ai consulting 5:54 - Dysfunctionality of Leadership teams 10:45 - Bob’s Evolution 16:46 - Bob talks about his escape from the Cultic Dynamics 26:12 - Bob talks about the Role of Leadership in Shaping Organizational Culture and Performance 29:54 - Bob talks about his books 33:15 - Bob gives tips on how to have difficult conversations 39:56 - Bob talks about why he enjoys cycling 46:33 - Parting Words 48:03 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #consulting #technology #software #ai #teamwork #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep24: The truth about AI and its impact on businesses! MUST LISTEN | 09 May 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
Tune in to get the truth about AI and its impact on businesses from Nabeel Ahmad, the Co-Founder of changeforce.ai, an AI-powered consulting firm and data analysis platform that monitors sentiment in real-time. Nabeel has spent 10 years building HR, people operations and learning technologies, growing teams of 50+ people and managing multi-million dollar budgets. He left the corporate world in 2019 to build his own small businesses and teach others how to learn better. He is also a Professor at Columbia in Human Capital Management on topics of organizational learning strategy and digital HR/workplace. In this episode, Shauna and Nabeel cover: - How to get over your fear of new technology - How to stay relevant as a leader in the age of AI - Al cannot take your job and here’s why - How changeforce.ai helps transform business strategies with cutting-edge technology - Why reactive decision-making is no longer enough - and more including news about the new Human Co-pilot Consulting arm changeforce.ai recently launched as a complement to their game changing software. THE EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 0:01 - Teaser 0:25 - Intro 0:28 - How Shauna met Nabeel Ahmed 1:24 - Nabeel & changeforce.ai 3:12 - Nabeel talks about the pre-conceived notion about AI 7:12 - Nabeel talks about how to get over the fear of new technology/ AI 12:25 - changeforce.ai & HR 15:33 - Nabeel talks about how AI predicts events 20:47 - Nabeel talks about his background 24:38 - Nabeel talks about the advancements in HR 30:14 - Nabeel gives tips on how to approach new Technology/ AI 33:59 - Take away 37:42 - Wrap up Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #leader #consulting #technology #software #entrepreneur #ai #futureofwork #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep23: It's Never Too Late to Start Over | 02 May 2023 | 00:41:55 | |
Need to start over? Want to start over? Afraid or nervous to start over? If you answer yes to any of those questions - this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths if for you! We're grateful to bring you the remarkable Tory Archbold - Author, Founder & Director, Powerful Steps by Tory Archbold. She reveals parts of her own story and key learnings that enable her to create opportunities for leaders - LIKE YOU - find their ultimate power through a heart led skill set and the power of strategic story telling as they provide unique VALUE to the companies they lead or create. In this episode you'll hear me and Tory talk about the following and more: - how Tory defied expectations - why you need a mentor - the best advice Tory was ever given - how self-discovery is the key to unlocking your full potential - how to handle rejection THE EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 00:01 -Teaser 00:23 - Intro 00:09 - Guest intro 00:52 - How Shauna met Tory 01:28 - What Tory is Doing 02:40 - Tory’s Evolution 07:29 - Tory Talks about Self-Belief 14:46 - Tory Talks about “Mindset Shift” 26:54 - How to access Tory’s Services 39:32 - Parting Words 41:11 - Wrap Up Special thanks to our mutual dear friend - Aja Bradley-Kemp - Founder & Chief Experience Office at Conversate Collective - for recommending and introducing me to Tory. Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #entrepreneur #coaching #mindset #powerfulsteps #LEADER #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep22: How We’re Helping Black Founders Raise Capital to Build Successful Businesses | Himalaya Rao | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:53:19 | |
NEW EPISODE ALERT | BLACK FOUNDERS MATTER (BFM) I'm honored to bring Himalaya Rao-Potlapally - Managing Director of The BFM Fund - to the podcast! She's a unicorn if I've ever seen one. She has a passion for bringing that knowledge to BIPOC communities with the goal of creating access and empowerment. Her interest and passion has led her to many different roles and industries including #BFM which is a seed-stage venture fund focused on Black and innovative entrepreneurs. She started her career as a Social Worker in Hunts Point. She launched several businesses, including CarBar. Over the last few years, her passion has led her to be one of the Managing Directors and General Partners of the Black Founders Matter Fund which is a $10mm seed-stage fund focused on highly scalable Black-led deal flow within the United States. Prior to becoming a GP, she got an MBA and specialized training in Venture Finance and worked in seven different firms as an Associate, Deal Lead, and eventually Fund Manager. She was an adjunct professor at Portland State University teaching MBA and MSF students about venture investing. She’s also excited about co-launching Venture Partners, an educational non-profit, in partnership with VertueLab and NVCA’s Venture Forward/VC University. In this episode you'll hear me and Himalaya talk about the following and more: 1 - What is the BFM Fund 2 - Fundraising for Women of Color 3 - The Pathway to Economic Development 4 - No Generational Wealth 00:07 00:07 - Guest intro 00:25 - How Shauna met Himalaya 02:05 - Shauna Talks about Himalaya’s achievements 3:40 - What is Black Founders Matter (BFM)? 05:01 - Breaking into the VC spaces as a woman of color 07:40 - Other Venture Capital initiatives 15:34 - BFM and the Bank Of America equity investment 20:10 - BFM Portfolio 26:09 - Alison Felix’s Story 29:15 - Himalaya’s Evolution 35:47 - Lack of Diversity in Portland Oregon 40:23 - Going against “the system” 47:28 - How Companies & individuals can get involved 52:19 - Wrap up Special thanks to my dear friends at POV Agency for recommending and introducing me to Himalaya. Pilaar Terry, Kyndall L. Echols, M.A. Echols and Michael (MCB) Chavez Booth – thank you for your continued support and for your commitment to creating positive impact and leading authentically. Continued thanks to Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #entrepreneur #BFM #blackfoundersmatter #vc #equity #BIPOC #AI #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep21: How we built a strong community for women of color | Chris Walch | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:46:54 | |
Get ready to be in awe, People. I'm proud and excited to introduce you to my badass friend - the INCREDIBLE Chris Walch - COO & CO-Founder of LifeScore Music - AND - Founder of Women of Winter. ➡ LifeScore marries the time-tested 400-year-old technology of musical notation with its proprietary Cellular Composition algorithms, creating a radically innovative, endlessly original platform for musical composition. ➡ Women of Winter is a national program focusing on empowering female BIPOC skiers Chris is ALSO a recording holding former D1 collegiate volleyball player, has a Master's in Science, a Law Degree, and received Executive Education from Standford. Oh - and in her SPARE time, she's a high-ranking ski instructor, a Rossignol Athlete, and an accomplished equestrian. There is nothing this #LEADER sets her sights on that she doesn't crush with passion, humor, practicality and authenticity. In this episode you'll hear Chris and I cover a lot of topics you don't want to miss! - The Super-Power All Women of Color Have - How to Get High Profile Speakers for Your Next Event - What She Discovered When She Put Women of Color Together - And more! 00:10 - intro 00:58 - How Shauna met Chris 02:21 - Shauna talks about Bozemen 03:08 - What Chris is doing 04:01 - Chris and Livescore music 06:22 - Livescore music clients & customer experience 08:10 - Can AI replace humans? 13:38 - Brief History of Livescore music 14:53 - Chris and Woman of Winter 36:43 - Importance of choosing the right team 40:25 - Setting yourself up for success as a leader 45:09 - Wrapping up Special thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leadership #entrepreneur #technology #equity #BIPOC #AI #music #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep20: How to Tell a Story with Data: Insights for Brands with Alex Kerr | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:46:21 | |
I'm grateful to introduce you to CEO & Lead Data Nerd of Trajektory, Alex Kerr. He happens to be an authentic leader and passionate entrepreneur who has bravely innovated in the tech field to disrupt status quo and help the world's biggest brands evaluate their sponsorship impact. I believe in Alex and Trajektory so much that I recently become a Strategic Advisor! Trajektory is focused on solving a variety of data and reporting issues that plague teams, leagues, events, and agencies in the area most crucial to local revenue growth in sports: sponsorship. The mission is to provide stress-free data management that visualizes, assesses, and accurately values your partnership data in real-time. The tools help groups better activate sponsorships by saving them time with automated data-cleaning technology and provide unparalleled insights with advanced demographics and proprietary valuation methodology. In this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths we touch on the following topics and more that you don't want to miss! - Only Few Are Willing to Put Their Money Where Their Mouth is - How to Work in Sports as a Student - How to Set People Up to Become Successful in their Jobs 00:01 - Teaser 00:27 - Intro 00:34 - Guest Intro 01:02 - How Shauna Met Alex 01:37 - What is Trajektory 03:33 - Evolution of Sponsorships 14:05 - Setting People Up for Success 21:40 - Alex’s Story, Evolution, and Journey 31:53 - Leadership 39:04 - Keys to a Successful Approach to Growth 44:52 - Final Gems and Words of Wisdom Special thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD Agency, Hijinx Agency and Influence Media Agency. #podcast #THIS #leader #entrepreneur #partnerships #sponsorship #data #measurement #technology #sportsbusiness #impact #evolving #slgimpact | |||
| S3 Ep19: I Always Wanted to Help People and This Happened… | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:46:29 | |
Meet Latrice Bankhead, Dual MS, MHA - VISIONARY & DREAM CATCHER - Author & Owner of Club Z! Tutoring of West Sacramento. She's a walking inspiration and I'm immensely grateful to elevate her voice and bring her goodness your way, #LEADERS!
Latrice is one of my GREAT friends. We’ve known each other since the start of our career and thankfully reunited last year. She is such a bright light in this world. She is an author of children’s books and fantasy fiction young adult novels, and owner of Club Z! Tutoring West Sacramento, an in-home tutoring service focused on supporting our children as they reacclimate to our post-pandemic world and catch up on learning curves that were disrupted. She is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, who values the beauty of discovery and uncovering layers of truths - the why behind the why. Her non-traditional educational path led to three master’s degrees, not because she loved academic institutions but the doors it opened to worlds and places she wouldn’t have otherwise explored. As part of her legacy, she wants people to remember that she dared to make a difference in things that she saw that weren’t right. She left my mark in this world by trying to heal those who came after her through words and gifting others the ability to learn so that they can open windows and doors for themselves that would otherwise be closed. In this episode you'll hear us covering a variety of topics including: - Being an Athlete in a Male Dominated Sport - Lessons from Latrice the Point Guard - Why Latrice Purchased a Tutoring Company And More! Special thanks to our Founding Partners, Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, Influence Media Agency, CMD Agency and Hijinx Agency. 00:01 -Teaser 00:31 - Intro 01:16 - How Shauna Met Latrice 08:25 - Leadership 11:12 - Adaptability 15:03 - Latrice’s Career Evolution and Working in Corporate America 22:39 - Entrepreneurship and Club Z 28:28 - Shoutout to Latrice’s Daughter 29:57 - Latrice’s Books and Writing 37:10 - Obstacles to Coming up with the Book 40:10 - Life as an Author 45:04 - Words of Wisdom and Final Takeaway | |||
| S3 Ep18: My Dream was to be in the NBA and this Happened… | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:33:40 | |
I’m honored to partner with #Same Here, The Global Mental Health Movement to bring you this episode featuring Christopher Wright - PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER & M.S. WARRIOR - Ambassador of #SameHere. I was introduced to Chris by my dear friend, Eric Kussin, Founder of Same Here. As soon as I heard Chris’ incredible story of perseverance and leadership against the mind-blowing odds as the first NBA player to knowingly compete while battling Multiple Scleroses – I knew I wanted him to share his story with you. You can’t help but be inspired and energized by Chris and his incredible evolution. Chris has been a Professional Basketball player in Europe as well as NBA. He is co-host of The Dawg Talk Podcast interviewing former Georgetown Hoyas basketball players Jeff Green (Houston Rockets), Greg Monroe (nine-year NBA career) and other prominent figures such as Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and Quinn Cook (Los Angeles Lakers). In this episode you'll hear Chris talk with Shauna about these topics and more! - He Never Had the Chance to Hide it - Balancing His Family Life and Basketball as a Pro Athlete - The NBA Hustle No One Talks About Special thanks to our Founding Partners, Felica Hall Allen & Associates, Influence Media Agency, CMD Agency and Hijinx Agency. 00:01 - Teaser 01:08 - Intro 02:00 - How Shauna Knows Chris 02:45 - Chris and #SameHere 05:30 - Chris’ Story and MS Diagnosis 10:42 - Where Chris is at 11:42 - Chris’ Evolution 20:43 - Chris Talks About His Time in the D-League 26:31 - Balancing Family through the Journey 32:32 - Contextualizing Chris’ Experience to Regular Life 34:30 - Wrap up | |||
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