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| Career Guidance For Young Professionals w/ Curtis Butler | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:31:20 | |
How can young professionals be adequately prepared for the workplace? Meet Curtis Butler! Curtis spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. He has a keen understanding of what moves a resume to the top of the pile and what soft skills are required to stand out in an interview. Throughout his career, Curtis always made time for mentoring and has provided individualized coaching to scores of college and graduate students at his Alma maters, Union College and Johns Hopkins University. Curtis has also stepped in to help children of friends and colleagues escape the frustration of a job search and embark on successful careers. His passion for coaching students and young professionals led Curtis to launch Guided Ascent Career Coaching in 2024. Key Points: ...and so much more!
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| Are You Racist? w/ Seth Myles Randall (Part II) | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:31:49 | |
What can you personally do to curb the problem of racism? Meet Seth Myles Randall! Seth is a White South African who grew up under the apartheid system, now living in the US. In Part I of this series, he shared his profound eye-opening experiences, how oblivious he was to how the system affected the majority and what exactly happens to both the powerful and powerless when systems of superiority and inferiority are at play. On this episode, listen as Seth provides 3 practical tips on what each one of us can do in order to curb racism. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Seth: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Healing Family Relationships w/ Yahne Sneed | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:25:04 | |
How do you use traumatic experiences for a greater purposes? Meet Yahne Sneed! Yahne is an inspirational Keynote Speaker, Mindset Coach and Author who helps women over 30 break free from fear and doubt to bounce back and conquer adversity. She herself grew up under very traumatic and abusive circumstances. She found a purpose through all that pain and now helps others do the same. Through the power of forgiveness, she learned to open a dialogue and communicate with those who were instrumental in her going through them. Listen as Yahne shares the tools she used over the years to heal her family relationships and how she uses similar strategies to help her clients who face similar challenges. Connect with Yahne: Additional Resources: We all want to feel whole and complete, and for some of us the journey to peace is not an easy road to walk. Manifest Your Canvas, is not only a self help book, but also a guide to treating others how you want to be treated - with love, compassion hope and forgiveness. Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Speak Like a Leader w/ Bonnie Gross | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:42:56 | |
How do you speak and present like a leader? Meet Bonnie Gross! Bonnie Gross is an executive speaking coach who uses the science of Speech Pathology, mindset work and powerful speaking techniques to help top-tier leaders become the most memorable people in the room. Bonnie founded The Speech Science Academy. Through SpeechScience, Bonnie delivers keynotes and training in EXECUTIVE speaking mastery, accent reduction, public speaking and more to individuals, teams, and leaders worldwide. Bonnie’s programs challenge leaders’ fears, worries, and long-held beliefs about public speaking to transform how they deliver their message to the world. SpeechScience’s program, Fearless Public Speaking, provides a multi-level framework for leaders to gain speaking confidence through defining, creating, and delivering a powerful message. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Bonnie: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| The Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence w/ Robert Dilenschneider | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:29:19 | |
Do you use your power to feed your ego or to positively influence others? Meet Robert Dilenschneider! Robert is the Founder and Principal of the Dilenschneider Group, headquartered in New York and Chicago. Prior to forming his own firm, he served as President and CEO of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that Firm's revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit. Experienced in a number of communications disciplines, Robert is frequently called upon by the media to provide commentary and strategic public relations insights on major news stories. He has counseled major corporations, professional groups, trade associations and educational institutions, has also served on numerous corporate boards. Robert is widely published, having authored 14 books, his latest bestseller being "The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence", guiding you to harness the universal principles for success. It provides anecdotes and insights on a wide range of keys to success, including how to seize opportunity amid crisis, manage your network, communicate effectively, and take full advantage of social media to bolster your image. Connect with Robert: Additional Resources: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| How to Engage and Motivate Your Employees w/ Antoni Lacinai | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
How do you effectively engage your employees to realize optimum results? Meet Antoni Lacinai! Antoni is an international speaker, author and thought leader on leadership communication, employee engagement and customer experience. He is a global keynote speaker on super-engagement at work and also a #1 Amazon bestselling author and co-author, with 14 books under his belt. Since leaving corporate, Antoni has been coaching leaders and teams worldwide, and found that so many leaders struggle to make an impact. After years of research, he developed a unique blueprint of communication insights for leaders and team members who are fed up with not getting the results they aim for. Antoni takes a uniquely holistic approach through psychology and communication. He supports leaders and teams who want to be world-class communicators. This generates higher engagement, productivity and positive growth – not to mention a lot more fun at work. Listen as Antoni shares how engaged employees are more productive and directly impact customer satisfaction and growth. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Antoni: Additional Resources: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| The 5 Love Languages Explained w/ Paul Zolman | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:46:14 | |
How do we demonstrate Love, - All day, Every day! We all want to be loved, but have you ever considered the way you love others can actually transform YOUR life? The Role of Love is a resource you need to help you in your relationships and life. Meet Paul Zolman! Paul Zolman shares his honest journey of overcoming an abusive childhood and how he found love to be the light that illuminated the path. Love plays a vital role in the quality of life. Join Paul on this journey and discover - How learning to GIVE love away can sharpen your skills to recognize love when it comes your way. - Why the focus on loving the good in everyone can transform your outlook on humanity. - What the law of the harvest has in store for your as it relates to love. What you send out (seeds you plant) will come back to you in abundance without compulsory means. (harvest) Whether you struggle with how to give or receive love, this book will guide you through the roles to understand love better and how to insert this into your life as a major paradigm shift. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Paul: Additional Resources: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Lessons from The Lion King w/ John Watkis | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
How do you train your voice for stage presence and audience connection? Meet Voice Over Artist John Watkis! John Watkis has a solid background in speechwriting and stage performance. John is a professional entertainer who was the first Canadian-born actor to play “Mufasa” in the Disney musical, “The Lion King.” He is an international speaker, speechwriter, and public speaking coach who helps leaders find their rhythm when they get up to speak. John’s been in the speaking and coaching business for over 20 years. In addition to delivering keynote speeches and workshops in six countries and on three continents, he has written speeches for corporations, government officials, non-profits, professional speakers, and hall of fame athletes. On this episode, John not only shares his vocal coaching expertise, but also the lessons we can all learn from The Lion King and his public speaking endeavors. Key Points: ...and so much more!
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| Communicating Change in the Workplace w/ Jacqueline Farrington | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:40:21 | |
How best can leaders communicate change to their teams? Meet Jacqueline Farrington! Jacqueline Farrington engages with C-suite and emerging leaders to shape and build their presence and performance by transforming how they communicate and how they are perceived. Recognized for her expertise and passion around helping individuals and teams improve communication and performance, she helps organizations with building strategies and programs that increase inclusion and employee engagement. She consistently delivers measurable results in complex situations by using evidence-based strategies from neuroscience and communications science. On this episode, Jacqueline shares insights from her book, "The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations". She provides actionable, practical concepts, tips, and tools to improve any speech or presentation. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Jacqueline: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| The Alter Ego Project w/ Meg Niman | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:45:03 | |
What is The Alter Ego Project? How can it help you? Meet Meg Niman! Meg spent 17 years in product design for big corporations like MicroSoft and Fitbit. She has a background in teaching and has always had a love for helping people become their best selves. While building her consulting business, she found that she needed to bring her alter ego to contract negotiations. She created this alter ego who would show up to these meetings being more assertive and embracing other necessary character traits to be successful. On this episode, Meg takes us through her workshops and the transformations that the attendees and her clients have experienced by developing their own alter egos. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Meg: Become a Compelling Speaker: Connect with me / FREE Consultation: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Secrets to Success from a Chief of Staff w/ Emily Sander | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:41:52 | |
How can you take your career, leadership and business to the next level?
On this episode, Emily shares the practical and necessary tools she gives to her clients who need help with leading their teams, communicating complex and difficult situations and how to pitch to investors successfully.
- how to communicate during uncertain times - your mindset when making a presentation - the right question vs the right answer - the spotlight effect when public speaking - mind maps and other preparation tools - the real purpose of slides - different frameworks for leaders to give effective feedback
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| How to Speak Bad English Perfectly w/ Heather Hansen | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
Why do non-English speakers feel the pressure to speak perfectly? How does this affect access to professional opportunities? Meet Heather Hansen! Heather is a Corporate Training Specialist, the Founder and Managing Director of Global Speech Academy. She helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is on a mission to unmute leaders and teams so they can be more innovative, inclusive and efficient while adapting to modern challenges. Though originally from San Francisco, she has lived in Singapore and Denmark for more than 2 decades. Heather is the author of the recently published book, “Unmuted”. It highlights the complexities of professional communication due to remote work and thereby finding ourselves muted. Those are moments when we don’t speak up and our ideas aren’t getting the credit they deserve. Through the unique ‘Unmuted’ framework, Heather provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career. Key Points: - what is ‘eloquence’ and ‘perfect English’? - is leadership ability based on English proficiency? - how to overcome unconscious bias in diverse workplaces - the global privilege that comes with being born American - all the talent we lose when others are on mute - other factors that impact our communication - how to be inclusive in diverse settings Connect with Heather: Website: https://heatherhansen.com Website: https://globalspeechacademy.com for Corporate Training LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heatherhansen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.hansen/?hl=en Additional Resources: “Unmuted” by Heather Hanson on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| How to Create the Best Workplace w/ Dr. Orin Davis | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:43:51 | |
What makes a company a great place to work? How do you create that type of company culture? Meet Orin Davis! Dr. Orin Davis is a Computational Neuroscientist-turned Human Resources Consultant. He is a Self-Actualization Engineer at Quality of Life Lab and makes workplaces best places to work and people to do and be their best. He is the first person to graduate with a Ph.D. in Positive Psychology. Orin's research is on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. In addition to being the principal investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory and the Chief Science Officer of Self Spark, he is a startup advisor who helps early-stage companies enhance their value propositions, pitches, culture, and human capital. Davis also serves as a science advisor at Happify and Happy Brain Science and is an adjunct professor of business, psychology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. He writes and speaks avidly about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology. Key Points: - why we innately want to contribute - changing mindsets vs changing the environment - the different ways in which we are motivated to work - does the leader speak first or last? - how thought leadership gathers and spreads ideas - the meaning of ‘quality of life’ - hiring criteria vs performance management criteria - why lead from the core values - what is the ‘wizard track’ in talent management? …and so much more!
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| Relationship Building Skills w/ Dr. Tim Newman | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
Why do you need to also focus on communication and relationship building while in college? How important are relationship-building skills to your professional and entrepreneurial journey? Meet Dr. Tim Newman! Dr. Newman is a Public Speaking Coach, Creator of Formula For Public Speaking , Podcast Host and BIS Sport Administration at Georgia State University. He is the Founder of Dream Chasers Management Group. He launched the "Speaking with Confidence" Podcast focusing on communication skills after realizing the extensive gap in college students. Connect with Dr. Newman:
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| Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation w/ Dr Karen Dudek-Brannan | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
What is 'executive functioning'? Meet Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ph.D. Karen is a Professional Development and Product Specialist, SLP, and founder/CEO of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering therapists and educators to design interventions that support language, literacy, and executive functioning. She develops engaging professional development and products that help school teams work together to get better results. Karen has a doctorate in Special Education and also a Director of Special Education credential. She finished her B.S. in 2002 and her M.S. in 2004 in Speech Pathology from Illinois State University. She also has a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, a license to practice in the State of Illinois from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and a Professional Educator’s License from the Illinois State Board of Education with endorsements for Speech Language Pathology and Director of Special Education. Karen hosts the De Facto Leaders Podcast, where she shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences, and guest interviews designed to help pediatric therapists, educators, and aspiring school leaders design services that support social, emotional, and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Karen: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Connect with me: | |||
| TA-DA! Why Celebrate Every Small Win w/ Joel Zeff | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:40:25 | |
What does celebrating have to do with leadership, communication and teamwork? Meet Joel Zeff! Joel is known as the Tao of TA-DA and has spoken in over 2,500 events. He is also the author of ‘Make the Right Choice Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation. Since 1997, Joel has inspired audiences from Wells Fargo to Samsung to KPMG and even the IRS. Yes, the IRS. Joel is a masterful public speaker and a nationally renowned motivator, lifelong humorist and improvisational actor. He started his professional career as a newspaper journalist and PR executive. In 1994, Joel went out on his own as corporate communications specialist. He helped clients with their employee communications, media relations, strategy and customer marketing. Throughout the consulting process, Joel realized his clients – many of them high-level technology and telecommunications firms – were starving for fun, passion and new perspective on finding success.
…and so much more! Connect with Joel: Website: https://www.joelzeff.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelzeff/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHkzviQLQB9wSiQx4zuf0Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoelzeff/ Additional Resources: “Make the Right Choice” by Joel Zeff on Amazon.
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| Asian Healthcare Workers vs Australian Patients w/ Shweta Ramkumar | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:35:30 | |
Why are Australian patients unhappy with Asian healthcare workers? What can be done to bridge this communication and cultural gap? Meet Shweta Ramkumar! Shweta is the CEO & Founder of Healthy Dynamics. She is an experienced Communication coach who helps healthcare professionals from ESL (English as a Second Language) backgrounds improve their communication skills to express themselves authentically, build better relationships & achieve professional excellence. She has a background in both teaching and healthcare. Shweta's current work involves supporting healthcare professionals in clinical roles who's first language isn't English improve their professional and social communication skills in English in order for them to form better connections and relationships with their patients and colleagues; to earn better credibility, value recognition and respect in the workplace. She also equips them with the tools and skills needed to relocate abroad as expatriates and help them integrate socially in their home(s) away from home. Listen as Shweta and I debate the cultural misunderstandings and misinterpretations and what can be done to overcome those. Key Points
...and so much more! Connect with Shweta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-ramkumar-b4906515/?originalSubdomain=au Website: https://thehealthydynamics.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9tinkle
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| Effortless Public Speaking w/ Liam Sandford | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:39:24 | |
How do you get started on public speaking? What opportunities come your way if you develop this skill? Meet Liam Sandford! Liam is the author of ‘Effortless Public Speaking’ and Founder of Creators Unwind. His mission is to help people become stress-free speakers. Liam wrote wrote ‘Effortless Public Speaking’ with his co-host of the Public Speaking Space, Derek Moore. The book details his journey of how he overcame the fear of public speaking. Live Twitter Spaces have been instrumental in contributing the ideas in this book. The opportunities that come from creating online have been incredible for him.
- how to get your public speaking reps in daily - how to use daily ‘nano speeches’ to put together a presentation - “confidence is success remembered” - 2 most important things to focus on when public speaking - questioning the horror movie in your mind when imagining speaking in public - why you should not fear judgment - how Liam uses Live Twitter spaces for public speaking practice - why public speaking practice cannot be a quick fix or hack - what to do if you dislike speaking in front of people
Connect with Liam: Website: https://liamsandford.com Additional Resources: ‘Effortless Public Speaking’ by Liam Sandford and Derek Moore on Amazon
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| Abolish the Term 'Native English Speaker' w/ Christine Mullaney | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:54:03 | |
What exactly is a native English speaker? What biases are formed due to this term? Meet Christine Mullaney! Christine is a TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host of Connected Communications, a Public Speaking and Presentations Coach. She started Speech and Drama classes when she was 7 and trained in the Classification of Speech. She has had the incredible opportunity of working globally in over 20 companies, on 5 continents. For more than 15 years, she worked in a variety of sales management, teaching and training roles with some of the highest ranked English language and Speech & Drama colleges in Ireland, co-founding ELT Ireland along the way. Christine's mission now is to help her clients transform their first language skills and experience into influential International English. She loves helping high achievers double and treble their opportunities for promotion with the power of strategic communication - whether you’re new to cross-cultural communication or just want to step up your boardroom game. She also helps her clients become phenomenal presenters and her goal is to see to it that the term "native English speaker" is abolished! She plans on launching a panel discussion on languages, accents and bias in the near future. Christine also hosts the Connected Communication Podcast, where she explores how much of communication is nature and how much is nurture. Listen as Christine shares her clients' experiences, the biases formed by English speakers and how these mindsets can shift.
- different biases created by the term “native English speaker” - how to have inclusive communication - how the rhythm of speech affects brain priming - moving parts of your mouth differently changes your enunciation - challenges faced by those who work in English-speaking companies - advantages of being bilingual in this global economy - Language proficiency vs Communication competency - tips and strategies for persuasion during a sales pitch - audience analysis with the SCARF Assessment - appealing to emotion vs appealing to reason - how to emotionally self-regulate - the 4 pillars of awareness
Connect with Christine: Website: https://www.languagecouragecoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemullaney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connected_communication/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectedCommunicationPod Additional Resources: FREE 5 Golden Rules of Articulation on Christine’s website The SEEDS model of bias by the NeuroLeadership Institute (https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/seeds-model-biases-affect-decision-making/)
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| Communication and Organizational Culture w/ Rachel Radway | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:38:04 | |
What role do communication skills play in workplace culture? Meet Rachel Radway! Rachel Radway is a certified professional coach, mentor and consultant who helps leaders improve their communication, interpersonal and cultural skills so they and their organizations can thrive through change. She is the CEO & Founder or RER Coaching where she coaches employees and leaders on communication skills. Passionate about the connection between leadership development, empathy, and organizational culture and effectiveness, she helps companies set both experienced and emerging leaders up for success. She believes strongly that leadership isn’t about your title but the way you work with others to make things happen — and that leadership coaching increases impact and supports positive change in both personal and professional lives and relationships. Rachel thrives on change. She’s lived in 9 countries, 8 states, and countless cities and towns in the US, and traveled extensively internationally. These experiences made her realize the importance of communication skills. She’s had several careers and a range of roles in tech startups, global Fortune 500s, and national nonprofits in a range of industries, and a few small businesses of her own. A common thread has been helping people communicate across functions and cultures.
- how living abroad taught Rachel cultural diversity - how leaders can deal with diverse, global teams in this age of Zoom - the role of empathy when leading a global team - understanding others’ communication styles - how diverse voices increase productivity and efficiency - how to create psychological safety in your team - leader or not - how to actively include introverted team members in meetings - various virtual collaboration tools to have everyone contributing - self-advocacy tools and communicating effectively ...and so much more! Connect with Rachel: Website: https://www.rercoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reradway/ Additional Resources: FREE call with Rachel: https://calendly.com/reradway/50-minute-chat?month=2023-08
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| How to Stop People Pleasing w/ Martin Salama | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:37:11 | |
Are you suffering from people pleasing? Does people pleasing make others or you happy? Meet Martin Salama! Martin specializes in uplifting people frustrated in their life quickly shift their mindset to UNCOVER their greatness so they can manifest their true potential. His mission is to help you transform your mindset to one of abundance, discover your warrior within and boost your self-esteem, so you manifest your full potential and attract all the opportunities the world has to offer. Martin has over 40 years of being a serial entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses, having over a decade as a certified professional business coach, being the creator and host of multiple entrepreneur summits, a radio host, and a bestselling author of multiple books to help YOU become a confident warrior in your L.I.F.E.! He is the Architect of The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.’s Life Code, which helps you live in abundance and make the world the magical place you want to live in, so you can Live Incredibly Full Everyday! Martin became a people pleaser when his brother passed away at age 5. He started to do everything he could make his parents happy, in order to help them deal with their grief. As a result, he made up "Rational Lies" (Rationalize) in his mind. This means finding all the reasons to justify abandoning your values. Listen as Martin shares his experiences and how people pleasing led to various life choices that he had to reevaluate: Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Martin: Website: https://connectwithmartin.com Website: https://www.thewarriorslifecode.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-salama-cpc-eli-mp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martin.salama.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorslifecode/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinSalama Additional Resources: “Recovering from Divorce” by Martin Salam (Amazon) QR Code in the book FREE Gift: https://thewarriorslifecode.com/7secretsadult-pg1-optin-6404 Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Connect with me: | |||
| The Importance of Storytelling in Business w/ Soundari Mukherjea | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:38:48 | |
Why are stories important in business? How do stories help leaders connect with their teams? Meet Soundari Mukherjea! Soundari Mukherjea, MBA is the CEO & Founder of Soundbytes who helpsleaders and teams drive business outcomes, build a personal brand and be more human at work. She is also an Organisational Consultant and a Business Storytelling Coach. Soundari has worked in the areas of finance, operations, banking, and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong, the Middle East, and India. With over 30 years’ experience between Unilever, ANZ, her firm TSol, and in her new avatar Soundbytes11, she has an insider’s view on the challenges that organisations and teams face and this drives her passion while working on consulting and capability building projects. Business Storytelling is important in helping leaders connect at a human level with their teams. The purpose of stories is not to persuade but try to understand another perspective. Soundari asserts that stories are like migrants, they travel well. Listen as Soundari shares many corporate stories that indicate to us the following: - people don’t chase dreams, they chase identities - how employees perceive organizational missions and visions - why when leaders talk about change, it doesn’t connect with their employees - how to make presentations that are memorable - how to ensure retention when presenting data - how John Deere used stories to save over $1 billion gloves Procurement inefficiencies - different tools to excel in storytelling and data presentation skills - how stories connect with difference audience members for different reasons - how Donald Dell negotiated for the late Arthur Ashe - what Marcus Elliott taught us about change management - the synergy of multi-generational talents and expertise together in the workplace
Connect with Soundari: Website: https://soundbytes11.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soundari-mukherjea/?originalSubdomain=hk Additional Resources: Lift As I Climb: An Immigrant’s Journey Through Corporate America by Jackie Glenn: https://www.amazon.com/Lift-Climb-Immigrant-Journey-Corporate-ebook/dp/B07QX3WMK4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JWFTM85PVJ1B&keywords=lift+as+i+climb&qid=1692612070&s=audible&sprefix=lift+as+%2Caudible%2C74&sr=1-1 Never Make the First Offer by Donald Dell: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Make-First-Offer-Dealmaker/dp/B002VGERGE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8VERGAT4KY8&keywords=donald+dell&qid=1692612011&s=audible&sprefix=donald+dell%2Caudible%2C111&sr=1-1 The Fuzzy and the Techie by Scott Hartley: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fuzzy-and-Techie-audiobook/dp/B06XXG5ZVT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JITRB1U7SFTG&keywords=scott+hartley&qid=1692611943&sprefix=scott+hartley%2Caps%2C705&sr=8-1 Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Connect with me: | |||
| The Secret to Great Public Speaking w/ Danny Slomoff | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
Did you know that you were born with the neurological system to speak perfectly? What is wrong with the coaching methodologies that are used to help with public speaking? Meet Danny Slomoff! Danny is a Psychologist and the speaking coach for the Ski and Snowboard Olympic Team. He studied the neurology behind Public Speaking and coached executives on public speaking and presentation skills. During his more than 35 years of executive leadership and communication coaching, Danny has worked with all levels of an organization: C-Suite executives to middle management. He specializes in bio-tech, high-tech, financial and professional services and has coached Peak Performers including Olympic athletes, dancers, and musicians. His clients strive to attain the "edge" and keep it. They share relentless desire to achieve and be on the top of their game -- always. Danny has held positions as Distinguished Faculty with Speakeasy Communications Inc. and VP Human Capital, Bio-Logical Capital LLC and began his career as both a clinical and an organizational psychologist. Listen as Danny shares years of research regarding the neurological basis of speaking. His bestselling book, "The Myth of Public Speaking" demystifies many of the goals of business communication. This ground-breaking book offers stories from recognized executives in every industry, plus intriguing scientific research on talking, processing and retention. You will also grasp that success in business communication is how your teams, colleagues and customers process and retain what you say.
- Why public speaking techniques don’t work - How to be your rich, interesting self when public speaking - What Danny found to be wrong with the coaching methodology ...and so much more! Connect with Danny: Website: https://www.slomoffgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-slomoff-phd-7aa97b3/
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| How To Give A Killer Presentation w/ David Doerrier | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Are you tired of monotonous and unengaging presentations? Meet David Doerrier! David is on a mission to empower brilliant minds to deliver captivating presentations that engage and don't overwhelm their audience. He is a Public Speaker and Facilitator. His motto is "Talking and telling ain't training or selling". David is also a retired Air Force Veteran. David shares techniques and strategies to wow, inspire, and connect like never before! He helps you make your voice heard and your message engaging and unforgettable. He grew up shy not wanting to speak. With a radio broadcasting and acting background, he later had the Air Force ask him to be an Instructor. This led to a 30-year career in Training and Development. As a result of that assignment, he had to learn to deal with anxiety over standing in front of people. Listen as David takes me through each of the 8 principles and demonstrates how to engage and captivate your audience. Key Points: - why being nervous and anxious about speaking is normal - how to work through the anxiety and nerves - how Toastmasters helped David overcome imposter syndrome in his leadership abilities - why you should make peace with making mistakes - various strategies to engage your audience - "Telling students" vs "Facilitating their learning" - what makes a training stick - why being a Facilitator is like a workout - how to ask questions the right way to engage your audience
Fun Fact: David is a Professional Santa! Connect with David: Website: https://www.presentyourwaytosuccess.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddoerrier/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
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| Are You Racist? w/ Seth Myles Randall (Part 1) | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:45:38 | |
What happens when we build structures of superiority one over another? Meet Seth Randall! Seth is a White South African who grew up under the apartheid system, now living in the US. Listen as he shares his profound eye-opening experiences, how oblivious he was to how the system affected the majority and what exactly happens to both the powerful and powerless when systems of superiority and inferiority are at play. Also, stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation as Seth plans to share tips and strategies on how we all can do our part for humanity in this regard. Connect with Seth: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| The Mark of a True Leader w/ Ian Hatton | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:38:25 | |
What differentiates good leaders from great ones? What is the mark of an authentic and influential leader? Meet Ian Hatton! Ian is a Conscious Leadership Expert, an International Keynote Speaker and Creator of Lead Like Morpheus and Morpheus Genius. He is the Owner at Totally Morpheus and helps leaders establish the culture for the impact and legacy they desire. His international audiences and clients know him best for authentic leadership with heart. Over the past 2 decades, he has trained and coached thousands of leaders from over 80 countries in effective, authentic and conscious leadership. In 2022, the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa inducted him into the Southern African Educators’ Hall of Fame for this work. Driven by innovation, Ian curated a successful IT career – that saw him in a senior marketing leadership role at Microsoft South Africa. In 2002, his fascination with people and leadership led him to reinvent himself as a facilitator, speaker, and writer, resulting in grooming thousands of business leaders in over 80 countries.
📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) This podcast is about people and communication skills Connect with Ian: Additional Resources: Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Lead At The Top Of Your Game w/ Karan Ferrell-Rhodes | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:26:21 | |
What do elite leaders do that the rest do not? Are you leading at the top of your game? Meet Karan Ferrell-Rhodes! Karan is a Leadership & Organizational Strategist, a CEO supporting strategic People, Learning, Author, Executive/Leadership Coach and Founder and CEO of Shockingly Different Leadership (SDL). She believes that the most important job of a Chief Human Resources is to be an orchestrator of talent. Shockingly Different Leadership is a leading professional services firm who is changing the way HR-functions scale up during peak period of work! Their 260+ global member team provides consulting expertise and project support in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, and Human Resources – on an on-demand, contract, or flexible basis. They are changing the way all types of businesses and HR functions scale up their teams during business-critical or peak periods of project-based work. SDL is also an ally in co-creating and developing people and culture initiatives that enable workforces to do their best work. They believe in inspiring and empowering individuals and teams to lead at the top of their game in the organizations in which they serve. Karan is also a speaker and futurist on the topic of "Scaling & Optimizing Workforces". She conducts research, watches trends, and curates best practices in order to better understand emerging signals in the world of work. Her most requested speaking topics are: Karan authored "Lead At The Top Of Your Game: How To Deliver Compelling Influence, Drive Differentiating Value and Build an Impeccable Leadership Brand" based on a decade-long scientific research on what makes elite leaders be global experts in their game. She researched over 10,000 global, high-potential leaders on how they rose to the top of their profession or industry. Karan also hosts the "Lead At The Top Of Your Game Podcast" to help you become the strongest leaders you can possibly be and what other lead. On this episode, Karan details the findings of 10-years worth of research on what makes elite leaders thrive. Key Points: ...and so much more! Connect with Karan: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe and leave a rating and a review: Additional Resources: | |||
| Communicate With Courage w/ Michelle Gladieux | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:42:53 | |
What are the risks involved when we communicate? What do we fear the most about communicating? What can you do in order to overcome the challenges faced when communicating? Meet Michelle Gladieux! Michelle holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology and Industrial Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN where she began her study of human behavior at work. She continues to research and teach organizational psychology topics daily, helping people choose meaningful, actionable goals. She has 18 years of graduate and undergraduate teaching experience at three universities in her home state of Indiana. Through the years, the Gladieux Consulting team has grown to include Visual Designers, Research Associates, Process Improvement, and Project Management professionals. This team loves what they do, and it shows. They focus on leadership and communication topics, strategic planning facilitation, and building creative tools that yield personal and professional development. They consistently earn positive word-of-mouth that keeps clients loyal and new teams calling. On this episode, Michelle walks us through her book, "Communicate With Courage: Taking Risks To Address The Four Hidden Challenges" and the "pro moves" we can make, in order to overcome those communication challenges. Connect with Michelle: Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Find Your Authentic Speaking Voice w/ Anouska Taylor | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:36:26 | |
How do find your authentic speaking voice? How can you speak with confidence, authority and presence? Meet Anouska Taylor! Anouska is an Executive Voice Coach who helps professionals reclaim their powerful voice so they can make a bigger impact, inspire, persuade & influence in their business or career. She is also a Jungian Life Coach and incorporates those principles when helping her clients reclaim their natural, authentic and powerful voices. She combines both Jungian psychology (within a coaching model) with the technical, functional and paralinguistic aspects of voice production. This allows for exploring the voice in a much deeper and more profound way, to allow for a greater transformation. Only then is the voice open, primed and ready to reach its fullest expression. On this episode, Anouska explains why so many of us have not had the chance to give our voice full expression and what we can do to overcome that. Connect with Anouska: Additional Resources: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Why Public Speaking Is Important w/ Kelly Charles-Collins | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:36:47 | |
Why do we speak in public? What is the purpose of delivering those messages? Meet Kelly Charles-Collins! Kelly is a former attorney who practiced law for 29 years. She is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Author, Mentor and is on a mission to create inclusive cultures where every person & every voice matters. Kelly believes that conversations change things and that open hearts, change minds; one convo at a time. However, too often, managers and employees lack the skills to effectively listen, communicate, and ultimately lead - which is bad for business. Kelly works with organizations looking to cultivate safe, inclusive, and accountable cultures where every person & every voice matters. She also works with experts to position them to land corporate training contracts. As a speaker and trainer, she shows up and show out delivering engaging, enlightening, practical, and actionable programs that activate, shift, and transform. As a trial attorney, Kelly honed her ability to analyze and synthesize information, actively listen, formulate and ask the right questions, and communicate effectively with people of all cultural and socio-economic levels. Her commitment to respect, equity, accountability, and women's empowerment guides her as she leverages her “Un”factor - the analytical skills of a seasoned lawyer and the heart of an advocate for change. As a skilled speaker, attorney, trainer, arbitrator, and mediator, she delivers solutions that activate, shift, and transform. Listen as Kelly walks us through her journey of how the legal profession prepared her for a career in public speaking. Key Points: ...and so much more! 📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your communication skills both professionally and personally Connect with Kelly: Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review on: | |||
| Land Your Dream Job in 2 Days w/ Josef Stetter | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
Why are so many qualified professionals struggling to land their dream job? Meet Josef Stetter! Josef is a Recruiter/Headhunter Extraordinaire, also known as the Resume Whisperer and Job Market Advisor. He has worked with small to global clients and has helped over 11,000 people land dream jobs. Josef understands the job market very well, while connecting people to their purpose and identifying the right opportunities -- whether advertised on a job board or knowing what's going on inside the hidden job market. Over his professional life, he changed careers 9 times and had a multitude of jobs so he understands your frustration when it comes to proving your transferable skills. As a career coach and job market advisor for two decades, he has written several books on the subject and continues to support people with valuable resources and tools. Josef's bestselling book, "Congratulations You Are Hired" is the ultimate resource guide to help anyone in any industry find a job they love. The book offers links to all sites to find work, links to employment agencies/recruiters, custom resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, most interview questions that are not pure technical and how to answer any interview question with the 7 rules to a WOW interview that GUARANTEES results! Listen as Josef walks you through how you can land your dream job and higher salary offers in only 2 days! Connect with Josef: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| How To Be Seen As A Credible Expert w/ Mitchell Levy | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:36:26 | |
Do people find you credible based on your online presence? How can you increase your credibility? Meet Mitchell Levy! Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker (including the 28th most popular in 2021), an international bestselling author of over 60 books, a Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. Credibility is a key ingredient for success. Understanding key credibility metrics give you an idea of where you sit today vs. what’s possible. As an Executive Coach, Mitchell is a sounding board, a thinking partner, and someone who can hold the mirror for personal change. This impact has earned him a place among the world’s Top 200 Leadership Voices by LeadersHum (#16 in 2023), and as the #1 Thought Leader in Ecosystems and Top 100 Thought Leader Overall by Thinkers360. He’s an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created 20 businesses in Silicon Valley including 4 publishing companies that have published over 750 books. He’s provided strategic consulting to 100s of companies and has been the chairman of a board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell provides Highly-customized 1×1 coaching to build credibility in how you show up on and offline. His bestseller "Credibility Nation", enlightens us about credibility's importance and how we can transform ourselves into credible humans. It is a wake-up call, a reminder, and a blueprint for those who want to join the credibility movement. Listen as Mitchell details the key factors that make you credible (or not) when it comes to your online presence. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:02:41] - How Mitchell became a Global Credibility Expert [00:06:32] - Are you using cookie cutter marketing strategies? What impression does your online presence give? [00:08:26] - What is your CPOP (Customer Point Of Possibilities)? [00:09:23] - What are the values of credibility? [00:12:21] - How do you craft an elevator pitch or your WHY? [00:16:40] - Mitchell’s assessment of my credibility [00:19:56] - Why it is important to have a specific niche [00:21:51] - What pain point do you address or what pleasure point do you deliver? [00:23:06] - How many words is your elevator pitch? [00:24:33] - How the CPOP elicits the “tell me more” response [00:27:25] - How to internalize your CPOP [00:29:18] - The Ultimate Credibility Bootcamp! How credibility affects business growth [00:33:01] - Are you leaving a legacy for today? Connect with Mitchell: Additional Resources: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| How Singing Lessons Can Improve Your Public Speaking w/ John Henny | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:31:00 | |
Can you train your singing voice so you can be a compelling public speaker? Meet John Henny! John is a leading vocal coach in the music industry, with over 30 years of experience. His techniques help you maintain vocal health, improve overall sound quality, eliminate voice cracks, and extend your range so you express yourself without limitation. John’s students consistently achieve their goals, with some currently performing in touring productions of Jersey Boys, Les Miserables, Movin’ Out, and others landing starring roles in hit movies and TV shows like Desperate Housewives, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, and Glee. John Henny is also a respected lecturer who has spoken at renowned colleges and institutes like USC, Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of the Arts, and The Academy of Contemporary Music in England. As a seasoned online course creator, he offers an extensive library of training courses catering to singers, speakers, and voice teachers. John had to overcome his own public speaking fears and physical limitations (recently dealing with a vocal tremor). He personally understands the effects having an insecure voice can have on a someone on a professional and social level. Listen as John explains how you can use singing to become a compelling public speaker. Key Points and Time Stamps: Connect with John: Additional Resources: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Communication and Leadership Skills in Athletic Administration w/ Monique A.J. Smith | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:27:28 | |
Why is it important for sports coaches to communicate effectively? How do leaders in athletic administration become effective? Meet Monique A.J. Smith! Monique is a Leadership Strategist for athletic departments and school organizations who wish to advance. She became an Athletic Director at age 28 and has over 30 years of Athletics Administration experience. A Leadership Strategist for Athletics Departments, Sports Organizations, and Athletics Administrators who wish to Advance in Athletics/Sports Business by way of University workshops and virtual Masterminds (AdvanceAcademy). Monique engages 1.4k members as the host of the weekly podcast , A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith, that spotlights the careers of African American Women Athletic Administrators. Listen as Monique shares how her Public Relations studies led her on a path to this career. Her mission is to help leaders in Athletic Administration become successful. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:05:25] - Ways to demonstrate your leadership skills at work [00:06:53] - What is an Athletics Administrator? Communication skills in sports and coaching [00:08:36] - Self-awareness in leadership. The secret to selling more [00:09:35] - What causes communication breakdowns and difficulties? [00:10:36] - Self-awareness and blind spots [00:12:09] - Tips for leaders to effectively manage conflict [00:14:18] - How to stop making assumptions and communicate effectively [00:15:49] - Strategies to understand how others communicate. Cultural competence in the classroom [00:18:04] - How great leaders can develop and improve emotional intelligence. What role do executive coaches play? [00:19:33] - How delegation demonstrates trust and increase employee engagement [00:21:56] - Why Monique began her podcast “Chat in the Garden” 9 years ago [00:23:30] - How to effectively engage your team instead of getting conformity [00:25:05] - How to be a high-achieving leader Connect with Monique: Additional Resources: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| The Psychological Game of Leadership w/ Silke Glaab | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
Are you still being controlled by your 9-year old self as a leader? How do you permanently change behavior and live your life purpose? Meet Silke Glaab! Silke is an Executive Coach and Coaching Psychologist at BrainBoss Method. Her mission is to help you understand the Psychological Game of Leadership and Greatness. She helps leaders increase their success through mental, emotional and behavioral aspects. With over 15-years practical experience in Counseling and Coaching she is particularly known for her work with Entrepreneurial Growth & Success, Burnout and Stress Management, Ultimate Self-Confidence, Panic & Anxiety issues, Weight Management, and her work with children. teens and parents With her unique ground-breaking 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝, Silke is able to uncover the deeper roots of thoughts, feelings & behavior AND instantly rewire your brain for success and well-being. She understands that every client is unique, and in order to 𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉, she draws from a wide range of proven and powerful methods like Hypnosis, Systemic Work, NLP Master Life Coaching, E.M.D.R. and Applied Neuroscience. On this episode, Silke gives us tools to respond rather than to react, the impact of AI on executive coaching and how to handle difficult leaders or people that are close to us. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:03:20] - What attracts more clients to your coaching practice [00:04:01] - Steps to developing a new habit or behavior. How to stop living on autopilot [00:04:48] - Why is willpower not enough to change? [00:06:18] - The importance of self-awareness to stop living on autopilot [00:08:05] - Tips for adopting new behaviors [00:09:15] - The power of the pause in public speaking. How pauses release behavioral habituation [00:09:55] - How to deal with difficult and toxic people [00:12:30] - How successful people handle toxic people [00:13:18] - Mental health: How to move from all talk and no action [00:14:18] - Great ideas to move more during your work day [00:15:48] - Steps to successful and lasting behavioral change [00:16:32] - How to fix a lack of self-motivation. Do you need a coach / partner despite being an expert in your field? [00:18:05] - Using Artificial Intelligence in leadership development. How executives can avoid leadership traps? [00:21:10] - Can AI be programmed to feel emotions? Why is that risky? [00:23:20] - The difference between feelings and emotions. Can AI simulate human feelings? [00:25:35] - How Silke became part of the Forbes Coaches Council [00:29:06] - What is the Brain Boss Method?
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| Relationship Mastery w/ June Edward | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:32:03 | |
How do you improve your relationships? By tapping into the inner gifts that you already possess! Meet June Edward! Connect with June: Additional Resources: Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Understanding Your Communication And Leadership Styles w/ Steve Gavatorta | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:37:38 | |
Do you understand your communication style and that of others? How can you increase your level of self-awareness? Meet Steve Gavatorta! Steve is the owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group which specializes in empowering individuals and organizations in identifying, developing, and exceeding performance goals. He has coached and trained 1000s of high performers in industries including pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, finance, media, and advertising. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, he collaborates with organizations to build foundations, set goals, and eclipse their highest potential. Steve authored the bestselling, ‘In Defense of Adversity - Turning Your Toughest Challenges Into Your Greatest Success’. He is also a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA), a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, and accredited to coach and train for Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Listen as Steve takes us through the DISC Assessment and the importance of understanding yourself and others. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:04:32] - Can you run a successful business with no real world experience? [00:06:03] - Are you building relationships or burning bridges? [00:09:26] - How can training lead to lasting change? [00:13:16] - Self-awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership [00:15:37] - Should you always accept that job promotion? [00:18:55] - The DISC Behavioral Assessment [00:22:15] - How to adapt your sales strategy to your customer's needs [00:23:18] - How does DISC help with teamwork and building a powerful team? [00:24:24] - The 4 DISC communication styles - Steve analyzes my DISC results [00:27:13] - How DISC is key to public speaking and making presentations [00:28:02] - Jeffrey Gitomer’s ‘The Sales Bible’ and his authentic public speaking style [00:30:09] - Does Toastmasters help you understand your communication style? [00:32:16] - How does DISC affect brain functionality? [00:33:04] - How do you overcome adversity? What is the impact of participation trophies? Connect with Steve: Additional Resources: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Storytelling and Communication Strategies For Education Organizations w/ Ross Romano | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
How do education professionals hone their leadership and communication skills? Is there a platform that can assist them in navigating these challenges? Meet Ross Romano! Ross is CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm providing education organizations with overall strategic advisement and storytelling support. He also helps founders and leaders on their journey from vision to decision. Ross is an experienced organizational leader and strategic advisor frequently sought after for thought leadership strategy and content development, team and talent evaluation, business development and marketing strategy, and audience-specific messaging platforms. He is a strategic connector who brings together talented people with great ideas to find creative solutions. He frequently writes about human-centered, empathic leadership and leadership principles for company leaders and founders. Ross is the Co-Founder of Be Podcast Network, which is a culmination of various podcasts in one platform. This has been so instrumental for those in the education sector who hope to access resources without having to constantly search for new ideas. The Network is a one-stop shop for EdTech companies and education leaders alike. On this episode, Ross shares how crucial communication and leadership skills are, based on his experiences and the clients that he works with. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:02:54] - Be Podcast Network and its mission and focus [00:04:43] - The Publicist role in the Communications Department [00:06:00] - The communication dynamic between the organization and the community [00:07:01] - Putting the cart before the horse in the start-up phase of the business [00:08:26] - Why smaller companies need to clearly define their niche [00:09:15] - Creating educational products for all facets of education and educators [00:10:05] - Doing Public Relations work for educational institutions [00:13:07] - Do visionaries who lead companies need a coach for strategic direction? [00:13:34] - Mark Miller, VP of Chick-fil-A High Performance Culture… Author of ‘Culture Rules’ [00:14:20] - When leaders are lacking in communication skills [00:15:29] - Why leaders need to clearly articulate the vision and mission of the organization [00:17:41] - Do leaders generally struggle to make decisions? What helps them in their decision making? [00:19:54] - How Ross' personal mission statement ties in with his work Connect with Ross: Additional Resources: Subscribe to our podcast and share it. Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Nail That Pitch: Storytelling For Startups w/ Donna Griffit | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
Does your brilliant idea keep being rejected by investors? Who makes it in Silicon Valley and who doesn’t? [00:03:40] - What do investors look for in startups? [00:04:42] - Why some startups may resist corporate storytelling [00:05:14] - The short 2 hours it takes Donna to find your pitch deck [00:05:57] - Do investors prefer solopreneurs or teams? [00:09:00] - Signs that investors are interested in your startup [00:09:41] - What angel investors want to know before investing [00:10:49] - Relationship building in investor circles [00:11:43] - Competitor analysis for startups [00:13:49] - Is AI taking corporate storytelling jobs away? [00:16:37] - Startup elevator pitch examples [00:21:57] - How to protect your IP [00:22:53] - Presentation storytelling tips for startups [00:25:24] - How to be fully prepared for a pitch deck [00:27:42] - Getting to the heart of your story | |||
| How Can Public Speaking Change Your Life? w/ Steven Dossou | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Are fear, self-doubt and low self-esteem holding you back from reaching your goals? How can public speaking change your life for the better? Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:06:02] - The extreme challenges Steven faced when pursuing his dream [00:09:21] - How to fall in love with sales [00:10:22] - Criteria for career success [00:13:21] - How to maximize your talent and reach your full potential [00:16:13] - How to find purpose in your pain [00:16:57] - What to do when you've hit rock bottom [00:22:06] - How Steven founded Leadership Universities in Bali, Indonesia [00:23:01] - Leadership University's curriculum on Public Speaking, Leadership Skills and collaborating with universities in Asian countries [00:24:26] - Doing your best even when no one is watching [00:27:04] - How Steven’s vision of teaching public speaking shapes all his decisions [00:27:38] - Founding public speaking communities in Turkey [00:31:31] - The impact of exposure when chasing your dreams and pursuing your goals [00:34:21] - Steven’s revolutionary technology to build a public speaking community. This transformational weekly Live Show will be broadcast on social media [00:37:18] - Youth advocacy and how public speaking can empower youth [00:38:37] - Man’s 3 toughest demons to break free from and conquer | |||
| How Does Personality Affect Teamwork w/ Leanne Wyvill | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:29:08 | |
How does personality influence teamwork? How can teams with different personalities work together? [00:02:48] - How poor communication skills negatively impacts patients in healthcare [00:04:26] - Communication skills gaps in academia and bridging those in the workplace [00:05:02] - How to create an inclusive workplace culture [00:06:28] - The Platinum Rule of Communication [00:07:56] - How to communicate with confidence [00:09:10] - The Curse of Knowledge: Why experts struggle to explain their work [00:11:42] - Theatre and Drama Studies vs corporate training [00:13:02] - How to not burn bridges when leaving a job [00:13:30] - The importance of networking and communication skills [00:16:42] - Practicing your speech and other preparations [00:17:45] - Tips for teamwork, workplace collaboration and trust creation [00:18:41] - The True Colors Personality Profiling Program. Self-awareness and understanding your team [00:20:20] - How understanding personality types improves teamwork [00:21:34] - Benefits of having different personalities in the workplace [00:24:45] - Why self-awareness in leadership is a must | |||
| How Leaders Can Elevate Their Teams And Navigate Change w/ Deborah Coviello | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:33:18 | |
How do today's leaders navigate change with confidence? Meet Deborah Anne Coviello (Deb)! Deb Coviello is an advisor, author, podcast host, and Founder of Illumination Partners, a consulting firm for C-Suite Leaders of Today and Tomorrow to navigate challenges with confidence. Deb brings 30+ years of experience and strategy in Quality and Operational Excellence roles combined with her 20 years in the Flavors and Fragrance industry to support her clients as they work together to identify, assess, and solve the issues that are preventing their business growth. Certified as Lean and Six Sigma Blackbelt in Process Improvement, she has developed powerful programs devoted to helping CEO’s identify emerging leaders, understanding “People’’ are your greatest tool in your toolbox. Deb hosts The Drop In CEO Podcast where she interviews C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and leading industry experts. She is the bestselling author of 'The CEO's Compass'. The CEO’s Compass helps you systematically identify your team’s current blindspots and determine seven key areas you need to focus on to get back on track in days - not months. Listen as Deb shares her experiences that demonstrate how leadership cannot do without human-centered skills. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:05:00] - Why Deb fell in love with manufacturing [00:05:55] - How leadership capabilities became Deb's greatest gift [00:06:26] - How Deb became The Drop In CEO [00:06:40] - Critical soft skills for executive success [00:07:15] - Soft skills in manufacturing vs corporate organizations [00:08:11] - Essential leadership skills in manufacturing [00:09:33] - Ways to demonstrate your leadership skills at work [00:11:26] - Why asking the dumb question is the smart thing to do [00:12:43] - Why engineers should learn public speaking and presentation skills [00:14:16] - Taking responsibility for your own professional development [00:15:25] - Adapting to the audience: How to adapt your presentation for different audiences [00:16:41] - How to create an effective data presentation [00:18:07] - Data storytelling: How to tell a story with data [00:19:22] - Why corporate storytelling is such a powerful marketing tool [00:20:29] - How to overcome the fear of change [00:23:42] - Why all engineers need a mentor [00:25:20] - How soft skills help in career development [00:26:08] - The Drop In CEO podcast [00:28:12] - How to elevate your team's performance [00:29:05] - How effective leadership inspires employee engagement Additional Resources: Connect with Deb: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| Therapy To Conquer The Fear Of Public Speaking w/ Brooke Bralove | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:35:04 | |
Did you have a traumatic experience that led to your fear of public speaking? What is the difference between the little t traumas and big T traumas? How can you heal from these and not let the past hold you back? Meet Brooke Bralove! Brooke has been a Psychotherapist and Owner at Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy, Inc. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with over 20 years of clinical experience. Born and raised in the DC area, she graduated from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in 2001. She then worked at House of Ruth in Washington, DC for two years, providing individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence. In 2013 Brooke became a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown and later a Certified Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART™) Practitoner. Her goal is to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the authentic life they have dreamed about. Listen as Brooke shares how childhood trauma and the way we were socialized contribute to our fear of public speaking and how we communicate as adults. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:02:36] - The little t traumas we all experience [00:03:17] - How Brooke's own trauma led to discovering A.R.T. (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) [00:05:24] - Why do we compare our traumas? [00:06:05] - How your relationship with your parents affect your life [00:07:41] - Teaching children to listen to their bodies [00:09:55] - Your brain vs your gut instinct [00:11:01] - Brene Brown’s ‘Daring Greatly’ curriculum [00:12:07] - The benefits of vulnerability [0014:45] - Is vulnerability a strength? [00:15:27] - The relationship between ulnerability and trust [00:17:13] - How vulnerability connects you with your audience in public speaking [00:19:03] - Root causes of trauma. Do you need therapy? [00:21:30] - How we seek to fulfill our basic human needs [00:22:25] - Is perfection a barrier to success? What is the dark side of perfectionism? [00:24:50] - Perfectionist expectations of others. How to manage unrealistic expectations. [00:25:27] - The effects of A.R.T. on mental health [00:28:05] - Talking therapy vs A.R.T. [00:30:01] - Mass violence and behavioral health. Using A.R.T. to help mass shooting survivors. [00:31:48] - How A.R.T. helps you overcome the fear of public speaking Additional Resources: Connect with Brooke: Connect with me: Leave a rating and a review: | |||
| End Abusive Coaching w/ Mitch Lyons | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:30:01 | |
Is abusive coaching the way to win games? How do we put an end to abusive coaching? On today's episode, Mitch Lyons - Founder of End Abusive Coaching, Social Emotional Learning Alliance for MA (SEL4MA.org) and GetPsychedSports.org., will helps us explore the signs of abusive coaching, its impact on individuals, and discuss strategies to create a safer and healthier coaching environment. Mitch also shares how they have introduced the “An Act to Remodel Public School Athletics Through Social-Emotional Learning” bill in both the state House and Senate. A group of people testified why this bill would help curb abusive coaching in high school athletics across the state. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:02:44] - Emotions and interpersonal communications [00:04:14] - Creating an environment of respect and rapport [00:05:56] - Mental health and professional sports [00:06:57] - Social emotional learning through sports and training for coaches [00:07:14] - How social emotional learning can improve your sales [00:07:46] - Social emotional learning questions at job interviews. How to answer questions [00:08:23] - Why high school coaches are leaving youth sports [00:09:03] - Demanding performance vs intrinsic motivation [00:10:43] - Why tough love does not have a lasting positive impact [00:11:09] - Is it motivation or is it toxic positivity? [00:11:58] - Creating a conducive environment for public speaking [00:13:08] - Are soft skills misogynistic? [00:14:59] - How soft skills lead to your success [00:15:49] - How to End Abusive Coaching in schools [00:18:21] - Creating a guide to evaluate coaches [00:19:45] - The coach / player relationship vs personal relationships [00:20:28] - How abusive coaching impacts our self-worth [00:21:13] - The negative impact of abusive coaching on sports performance. Legislation to end abusive coaching [00:22:11] - Characteristics of a great coach [00:23:14] - Should you practice ‘thought replacement’? [00:24:04] - How parents can end abusive coaching if their children play sports [00:26:18] - A common derogatory term for athletes that remains unchallenged [00:26:46] - Why isn’t sports psychology taught in high schools? What you will learn from this episode: Connect with Mitch: Additonal Resources on Mitch's websites: Connect with me: Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast: | |||
| How Podcasting Helps You With Public Speaking w/ Kristin Quiroz Bayona | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:29:19 | |
Are you an entrepreneur struggling to find your voice and a way to share your message? Do you feel underrepresented in the podcasting space? How can podcasting help you improve your public speaking skills? Meet Kristin Quiroz Bayona! Kristin is a Podcast Coach, Host of the “Podcast and Amplify” Podcast and Content Strategist who helps women entrepreneurs start podcasts and use podcasting to share their message and improve their communication skills. Kristin's career started in corporate communications for mostly large tech firms. She left the corporate world after realizing that it was not an environment that she was to thrive in. After spending some time traveling and writing a travel blog, she discovered podcasting. On this episode, she takes us through her journey and how she uses podcasting to help entrepreneurs find their voices, share their message and the personal growth that has come through the platform. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:03:13] - Why Kristin started the 'Podcast & Amplify' podcast [00:06:02] - Why traveling is the best teacher [00:07:34] - How her journey of entrepreneurship started [00:09:54] - How Kristin got started on podcasting [00:10:20] - Why developing communication and speaking skills benefits you [00:12:02] - The challenges faced by entrepreneurs in sharing their voices [00:15:19] - The impact your voice can have on others through podcasting [00:18:18] - How to stand out in a world of sameness [00:20:23] - Should you start a podcast if you feel underrepresented? [00:21:21] - What makes a great public speaker vs a good one [00:23:23] - The impact on entrepreneurs who found their voice through the podcast Connect with Kristin:
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| Mediation To Prevent Lawsuits w/ Kimberly Best | 31 May 2023 | 00:37:03 | |
How do you handle conflict in order to prevent going to court? Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Her practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and personal and organizational Conflict Coaching and Conflict Consulting. Kimberly is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving to find optimal solutions for all parties. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues. She is also a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Dispute Resolution Program and Community/Police Unification Program. She is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group as well as a working member of Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution membership committee. Key Points And Time Stamps: [00:03:29] - how childhood affects how we handle conflict [00:04:51] - family conflict and disagreements during the pandemic [00:05:43] - what exactly boundaries are [00:07:40] - how we feel physically ‘threatened’ during a disagreement [00:10:12] - how to communicate different viewpoints without feeling threatened [00:12:37] - how attorney meditators handle conflict during a divorce [00:16:01] - the biology of conflict [)0;18:18] - how mediation prevents potential lawsuits [00:20:19] - mediation work between the LAPD and communities in Los Angeles [00:24:49] - how to get involved in your community and mediate local conflicts [00:26:54] - how storytelling builds bridges and creates understanding [00:29:11] - how to understand and have empathy for those who hurt you [00:31:07] - how to handle workplace conflict [00:33:49] - why ask questions before jumping to conclusions
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| Overcome Imposter Syndrome w/ Denise Miceli | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:33:56 | |
Why do you sometimes feel unworthy or not good enough? Meet Denise Miceli! Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. The core of her work is to guide women to what is possible when they align their external world with their internal desires in work and life. She is known for her talent in energy healing, intuitive hot-seat coaching, and teaching new and powerful ways of accessing authenticity. She guides women through small group transformational healing with her exclusive 12-week Journey, Elevate 40+ Reinvent, Rediscover, Rise. Having embarked on her profound personal transformation, Denise overcame challenging experiences and transcended emotional patterns that stifled her authentic self. This empowering process of subconscious healing propelled her to share this remarkable modality with others. In 2022, after 25 years of teaching, coaching, and guiding individuals and groups towards improved health and wellness, Denise transformed her health coaching business into Rock Your Blocks intuitive life coaching. With degrees in Mental Health and Leadership and certifications as a subconscious practitioner and change agent, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.
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| The Mind-Gut Connection w/ Lauren LC Wells | 29 May 2023 | 00:27:42 | |
Do you have regular heart palpitations, but not necessarily heart disease? How does your body respond to different food items, even ones considered healthy? Lauren LC Wells is the CEO of Hervival, a Holistic Wellness and Self-Care expert. Lauren's mission is helping her clients cultivate mental wellness to help burnout, stressed executives & entrepreneurs achieve lasting productivity and profits through mindfulness. She is also a FemTech Founder of a Wellness Accountability App & Community for Women of the Black Diaspora. She has always seen herself as a healer and her journey started in mainstream health care, where she continues to be involved in varied capacities. Hervival's motto is to Revive Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and they are dedicated to helping women transform from mundane beliefs to just SURVIVE and support them on their wellness journey to THRIVE! The Hervival team aims to help their clients navigate mindfulness and wellness resources that they can easily adopt in day-to-day lifestyle to help with stress management and live a more holistically healthy and happy life! They advocate for transformation on a soul level from the inside out with sustainable healing modalities and intuitive guidance to support you on your wellness and self-care journey. Lauren is an avid believer in having a work-life balance to live a fulfilling life. She regularly hosts Mindfulness and Grounding Workshops! Listen as Lauren explains the mind-gut connection and how each of us should take time to understand our bodies, before jumping into trendy healthy habits.
[00:04:58] - Leaky gut syndrome and what it means [00:06:29] - Mindfulness and its impact on your gut health [00:07:38] - How hormones communicate to your body [00:08:12] - What is the vagus nerve and its function? [00:11:50] - What is a leaky gut? [00:13:25] - What does inflammation in the body feel like? [00:14:26] - What it means to detox your body [00:15:28] - Is healthy eating the same for each and every person? [00:17:26] - The pros and cons of the vegan diet [00:18:48] - Gut health and mental health [00:20;41] - How mental health affects productivity in the workplace [00:22:52] - Vagus nerve, nervous system and mindfulness connection
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| Leadership And Soft Skills w/ Victoria Pelletier | 24 May 2023 | 00:28:48 | |
Are soft skills part of your job description as a leader? Victoria Pelletier is a Senior Executive, C-Suite Transformational Leader, Keynote Speaker, Board Director, Passionate Diversity & Inclusion Leader and Author. She was born to lead and not to be led. Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained throughout her life and has helped her excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable. Victoria's motto is to do the right thing; in creating value for others, focusing on the big picture and what matters most in being accountable to stakeholders including employees, shareholders and our communities. It also means surrounding herself with diverse teams, skills, experience and points-of-view to continually grow, adapt and achieve desired outcomes while making and leaving a positive impact. Victoria does not subscribe to the status quo and is always ready for new challenges. She became one of the youngest COOs at the age of 24. She was a President by 35 and a CEO by age 41. Recognized as a one of the 2023 Women of Influence by South Florida Business Journal, 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine, 2021’s Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019. As an in-demand professional keynote speaker, Victoria frequently provides motivational and inspirational talks helping to instill confidence in others. She delivers keynotes on building resilience and the importance of personal branding and networking, being an empathetic leader to empower employees and the power of DEI in transforming corporate cultures. Listen as Victoria explains how the tough exterior she felt she needed to have, negatively impacted her career. That awareness is the reason her career progression took massive leaps at such a young age. Key Points and Time Stamps: [00:03:53] - How confidence impacts your career [00:04:37] - Why self-awareness is crucial for leaders [00:05:16] - Why we succumb to the pressure of being entrepreneurs [00:07:46] - How The Great Resignation evolved leadership styles [00:08:33] - Technical vs soft skills in the C-suite [00:12:51] - Why leaders cannot ignore soft skills [00:15:09] - Why organizations are reluctant to implement DE&I [00:17:44] - Heart-centered leadership and self-awareness [00:20:16] - The 4 key elements to being a brand [00:23:51] - How to build confidence and choose growth [00:25:42] - How to become a world-class public speaker Connect with Victoria: Additional Resources: Connect with me: Leave a rating and a review and subscribe to the Podcast: | |||
| Step-by-Step Visualizing, Manifesting and Gratitude w/ John C. Morley | 22 May 2023 | 00:28:18 | |
Always wondered why you don't manifest what you desire, despite following the teachings of The Secret? | |||