SuperPower Success: Recent Episodes
Jaime Taets, Owner, President & Founder
This podcast is like an energy shot without all of the side effects. Our focus is helping you define what real success looks like for you both personally and professionally and bringing your experience, advice and real-life stories from some amazing people on their approach to achieving real success. We want to help you harness your natural superpowers for great success!
Leadership development doesn't happen where you're comfortable. Matt Ropchak shares why the biggest breakthroughs begin the moment you stop keeping both feet in the familiar.
Leadership development isn't about collecting promotions. It's about growing through uncertainty, embracing discomfort, and developing people instead of simply solving problems.
Matt Ropchak shares the experiences that reshaped his leadership, from overcoming imposter syndrome to surviving a life-changing heart attack that redefined his perspective on success. Together, Matt and Jaime explore why leaders should embrace change, coach instead of always providing the answers, and build a legacy by developing others.
Whether you're leading through uncertainty or redefining success, this episode offers practical leadership insights.
Timestamped Chapters
00:00 Welcome and why growth starts outside your comfort zone 02:18 Meet Matt Ropchak 06:15 Don't keep both of your feet in the familiar 12:40 From imposter syndrome to confident leadership 20:08 Coaching instead of providing all the answers 27:54 Leadership, priorities, and making difficult decisions 34:31 The life-changing health event that shifted everything 42:05 Redefining success and building a lasting legacy 48:10 Leadership habits, mindset, and final reflections
Guest Bio
Matt Ropchak is an executive leader with nearly three decades of experience leading engineering, operations, and supply chain organizations. He helps organizations build high-performing teams through authentic leadership and resilience.
Quotes from the Episode
"Don't keep both of your feet in the familiar."
"Coach more. Solve less."
"Your legacy is measured by the leaders you help grow."
Leadership Insights
What is leadership development?
Leadership development is the ongoing process of building the mindset, skills, and behaviors needed to lead people effectively. It includes self-awareness, coaching others, sound decision-making, and continuous growth through new challenges.
Why is stepping outside your comfort zone important for leaders?
Leaders grow by intentionally taking on unfamiliar challenges. Stepping beyond what's comfortable builds confidence, adaptability, and stronger decision-making while preparing leaders to navigate change.
Resources
- Connect with Matt Ropchak on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Jaime Taets and Keystone Group International: https://jaimetaets.com
- Explore Jaime's Executive Retreats: https://jaimetaets.com/executive-retreats/
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
If this episode challenged the way you think about leadership development, share it with another leader who could benefit from these insights.
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Will see you at the top, and beyond.
Jaime Taets
What does it really take to take ownership of your life and step into your next level with confidence?
In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime Taets sits down with performance coach, speaker, and content creator Giselle Ugarte to unpack what it means to truly take control of your life, your voice, and your direction.
From leaving college without a clear plan to building a business during the pandemic, Giselle shares the real behind the scenes of her journey. She opens up about mental health struggles, identity shifts, and the pressure of external opinions. She also shares how learning to filter voices and ask for support changed everything.
Together, Jaime and Giselle explore how to navigate growth, outgrow environments, and build the confidence to move forward even when others do not understand your path.
This conversation is a direct reminder that you are in control of more than you think and that growth requires responsibility, not permission.
What You’ll Learn
- Why you are in control of more than you think
- How to filter opinions and protect your vision
- The difference between personal and private sharing
- Why authentic connection requires going first
- How identity shifts change your circle and environment
- Why asking for help is a critical leadership skill
- How to handle criticism without losing confidence
- Why most people giving advice are not your audience
- How self awareness drives real personal growth
- Simple practices to manage energy and mindset
Resources
- Connect with Giselle Ugarte: giselleugarte.com | Hub for performance coaching, speaking, and her newsletter.
- Follow Giselle on Instagram and LinkedIn
- Action-Forward Coaching | A confidence and communication boot camp to help you be seen and heard.
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What happens when the hardest moments of your life completely change how you see fear, resilience, and what truly matters?
In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime Taets sits down with entrepreneur, author, and crisis communications expert Kristi Piehl to unpack the defining moments that shaped her journey both personally and professionally.
From losing her television news career during the 2008 housing crisis to building Media Minefield into a nationally recognized agency, Kristi shares the behind the scenes reality of reinvention, identity shifts, and learning to move through uncertainty. She also opens up about her son’s cancer diagnosis, the perspective that comes from walking through impossible seasons, and how hardship can clarify your values instead of changing who you are.
Together, Jaime and Kristi explore the importance of choosing hard things before life chooses them for you, building resilience before crisis arrives, and learning how to step toward fear instead of away from it.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience is not built during easy seasons. It is built every time you choose courage, discomfort, and growth before you are forced to.
What You’ll Learn
- Why “before and after” moments permanently reshape your perspective
- How losing a career can lead to a more aligned purpose
- The importance of sharing your struggles instead of suffering in silence
- Why resilience is built before hard seasons happen
- How to focus your energy on what you can actually control
- The difference between the fear you choose and the fear life chooses for you
- Why difficult seasons clarify your values and priorities
- How authenticity creates stronger leadership
- The role relationships play during seasons of crisis and change
- Why success ultimately becomes about freedom, impact, and purpose
Resources
- Kristi Piehl official website: kristipiehl.com | Speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Media Minefield.
- Follow Kristi on Instagram and LinkedIn
- Media Minefield: media-minefield.com | PR agency helping brands and leaders navigate media, messaging, and crisis communication.
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What if the next level of success requires letting go of the identity that got you here?
In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Andrea Sullivan, entrepreneur, former global CMO, and co-founder of VYVE, to explore the connection between identity, fulfillment, and sustainable success.
Andrea shares her journey from a successful corporate career in New York City to building a business centered on helping leaders become their best and happiest selves. Along the way, she learned that achievement alone does not create fulfillment. Real growth often begins when we stop performing for others and start embracing who we truly are.
Together, they discuss identity shifts, personal reinvention, community, leadership, and why so many high achievers struggle to give themselves permission to pursue the dreams that still feel out of reach.
If you've ever felt stuck between who you've been and who you're becoming, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth begins when you stop limiting yourself to the labels you've collected along the way.
What You'll Learn
- Why many high achievers struggle to give themselves permission to dream bigger
- How identity can become the very thing holding you back from your next chapter
- The difference between performative success and authentic fulfillment
- Why surrounding yourself with the right community accelerates growth
- How to recognize and quiet your critical inner voice
- The role vulnerability plays in leadership and personal transformation
- Why letting go of titles and external validation can be liberating
- How to navigate major life and career transitions with confidence
- Why becoming more human may be the key leadership skill of the future
Resources
- Connect with Andrea: LinkedIn | VYVE
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What does it really take to build a life and leadership style rooted in purpose not just performance?
In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with former NFL player, Super Bowl champion, speaker, and author Ben Utecht to unpack the realities behind success, identity, and leadership.
From playing in the NFL and catching passes from Peyton Manning to navigating career-ending injuries and redefining his purpose beyond football, Ben shares the highs and lows that shaped his journey. He opens up about battling fear, overcoming identity loss, and learning how belief not circumstance became the foundation for everything he does today.
Together, Jaime and Ben explore the power of culture, the importance of preparation, and how leaders can build environments that don’t just drive results but transform people.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about achievement, it's about who you become and how you impact others along the way.
What You’ll Learn
- Why fear of failure holds many high performers back and how to overcome it
- How preparation builds confidence and silences self-doubt
- The importance of separating identity from achievements
- How adversity and setbacks shape long-term success
- Why belief is the foundation of leadership and personal growth
- The role of culture in transforming individuals and organizations
- How redefining success shifts focus from outcomes to legacy
Resources
- Connect with Ben: ben@ben-utecht.com
- Follow Ben on LinkedIn for culture and leadership insights
- Book: The Champion’s Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
You don't need to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Lindsay Holden shares why trusting your instincts, embracing progress over perfection, and believing in your vision can lead to extraordinary growth.
Building a successful business isn't about having all the answers. It's about staying curious, making decisions with confidence, and continuing to move forward even when the path isn't clear.
In this episode, Lindsay Holden, Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, shares her journey from leading merchandising at Target to building one of the fastest-growing hair care brands in mass retail. She and Jaime discuss trusting your intuition, navigating the shift from founder to leader, balancing growth with personal priorities, and why there is no single formula for success.
Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or preparing for your next big leap, this conversation offers practical leadership insights grounded in real experience.
Timestamped Chapters
00:00 Welcome and introducing Lindsay Holden 02:15 Leaving corporate life to build Odele 08:42 Building a brand with purpose and accessibility 15:10 Progress over perfection in entrepreneurship 22:18 Transitioning from founder to leader 30:40 Protecting creativity, energy, and relationships 38:12 Learning to trust your intuition 46:05 There's no one right way to build success 51:30 Bonus Round
Guest Bio
Lindsay Holden is the Co-Founder of Odele Beauty, a fast-growing hair care brand redefining premium products at accessible prices. After spending eight years as a merchant at Target, she co-founded Odele in 2020, growing the company to more than 15,000 retail locations nationwide. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, authentic leadership, and building brands that combine purpose, performance, and accessibility.
Quotes from the Episode
"Progress over perfection."
"There's no one right way to do anything."
"Trust your intuition."
Leadership Insights
Why is trusting your intuition important in leadership?
Strong leaders gather advice, but they don't ignore their own experience. Trusting your instincts allows you to make confident decisions while staying true to your values, especially during periods of growth and uncertainty.
What does progress over perfection mean?
Waiting for perfect conditions often slows growth. Leaders who embrace progress over perfection learn from mistakes, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward instead of becoming stuck by fear or unrealistic expectations.
Resources
- Connect with Lindsay Holden on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Odele Beauty
- Learn more about Jaime Taets and Keystone Group International: https://jaimetaets.com
- Explore Jaime's Executive Retreats: https://jaimetaets.com/executive-retreats/
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
If this episode encouraged you to dream bigger and trust your own leadership journey, share it with someone who needs the reminder.
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Will see you at the top, and beyond.
Jaime Taets
What if success isn’t about how much you accomplish, but about the joy you experience along the way?
In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Kelli Williams, entrepreneur, former nonprofit leader, healing-informed executive coach, and storyteller, to explore how leaders can redefine success beyond titles, milestones, and external validation.
Kelli shares powerful moments from her journey, including navigating leadership through crisis, surviving domestic abuse, and confronting the hidden pressures that many high-performing leaders carry behind the scenes. Through those experiences, she discovered that resilience isn’t about constantly pushing forward, it’s about learning when to pause, heal, and rebuild.
Together, Jaime and Kelli discuss identity shifts, the courage it takes to unlearn guilt and perfectionism, and why following joy may be one of the most powerful leadership strategies of all.
This conversation offers an honest look at the emotional and mental side of leadership, and why the path to sustainable success often begins with choosing joy.
What You’ll Learn
- Why resilience is more than pushing through difficult moments
- How personal trauma and past experiences shape leadership behaviors
- The power of vulnerability and storytelling in serving and inspiring others
- Why many leaders struggle with identity shifts as they grow and evolve
- How guilt and people-pleasing can quietly influence leadership decisions
- Simple practices that help leaders regulate energy and manage stress
- Why redefining success through joy creates a more sustainable and fulfilling life
Resources
- Connect with Kelli: LinkedIn
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What does it truly take to lead without burning out? In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Josh Helgesen, CEO and majority owner of Greiner Construction, to explore the inner work that sustains high-performing leaders. From managing pressure to protecting your energy, Josh shares how leadership isn’t about controlling everything—it’s about creating alignment, clarity, and resilience.
We dive into the unseen moments behind success, navigating career growth while maintaining balance at home, and the mindset shifts that transform how you show up for yourself, your team, and your family. If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership and wondered how to sustain energy without sacrificing your well-being, this conversation is your guide to leading with purpose and presence.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why unmanaged pressure, not external demands, is often the real cause of burnout
- How to protect your energy as a leader and model healthy boundaries for others
- The mindset and reflection practices that make leadership sustainable
- Lessons from climbing the ranks from apprentice to CEO over 26 years
- How to balance ambition with alignment to prevent exhaustion and maintain endurance
- The importance of community, peer groups, and coaching in sustaining confidence and clarity
- Practical energy audits and habits to sharpen performance and personal presence
Resources:
- Connect with Josh: LinkedIn | Greiner Construction
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What if burnout isn’t about how much you can handle, but how your leadership system is structured? In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Hillary Spreizer, CEO and owner of Latitude Group, to explore why burnout is a signal and a starting point for stronger leadership.
Hillary shares her journey from recruiter to business owner, navigating the challenges of company ownership, post-covid growth, and the hidden pressures that come with leading others. They discuss mindset shifts, unlearning scarcity, building resiliency, and practicing intentional leadership to prevent burnout and sustain energy.
This conversation is packed with tactical takeaways for leaders looking to reclaim clarity, maintain energy, and lead with presence even when everything feels chaotic.
What You’ll Learn
- Why burnout is rarely about capacity and what it really signals about your leadership system
- The power of practicing resilience for yourself and your team
- How to turn anxiety into a flag for alignment rather than a sign of weakness
- Why saying “I don’t know” and staying in motion is a leadership superpower
- Energy rituals and habits that keep leaders grounded and focused
- The importance of unlearning scarcity, prioritizing quality over quantity, and delegating effectively
- How to redefine success beyond milestones, titles, or external achievements
Resources
- Connect with Hillary: LinkedIn | Latitude Group
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
How do you redefine success, find balance, and reconnect to what truly matters after reaching the top? In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime is joined by Ashley Hawks, serial entrepreneur and owner of SOAR Leadership Groups, to explore the inner work that builds trust with yourself and fuels sustainable success.
Ashley shares her journey from early entrepreneurship, selling her company to David’s Bridal, to navigating corporate life, health challenges, and burnout, and ultimately creating a business and life aligned with her purpose. They discuss mindset shifts, energy rituals, and the power of community to help leaders thrive without sacrificing joy, relationships, or health.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward while maintaining your well-being, this conversation offers practical guidance for reclaiming trust, clarity, and balance.
What You’ll Learn:
- How building trust with yourself is foundational to sustainable success
- The role of community and intentional relationships in personal and professional growth
- Mindset practices for radical accountability and energy management
- How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs and inner voices
- Strategies for balancing career ambitions with health, family, and joy
- Why small, consistent actions create momentum and confidence
- How to redefine success beyond titles, salary, and external achievements
Resources:
- Connect with Ashley: LinkedIn | SOAR Leadership Groups
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
What does it really take to lead without burning out? In this episode of View From the Top, Jaime sits down with Erin Newkirk to explore the inner work most leaders overlook, but cannot afford to ignore. From career pivots to energy management, Erin shows why alignment isn’t just a “nice-to-have” skill, it’s the foundation of sustained success.
They dig into mindset shifts, daily rituals, and practical practices that make leadership sustainable instead of draining. Erin tells about navigating corporate, entrepreneurial, and advisory roles, and how she approaches transitions with clarity rather than chaos.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or uncertain about your next move, this conversation will challenge you to pause, reflect, and take your next step with intention.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why alignment, not just ambition, is the key to leadership success
- How to manage energy and prevent burnout in high-pressure roles
- The mindset practices Erin uses daily to stay grounded and productive
- Why curiosity and creativity are essential tools for navigating change
- Lessons from career pivots that span corporate and entrepreneurial worlds
- The importance of leading with love, both for yourself and your team
- How to build lasting impact without getting lost in performative work
Resources:
- Connect with Erin: LinkedIn | erinnewkirk.com
- Follow Jaime on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
For almost eight years, I have had the privilege of hosting conversations with leaders who achieve incredible things.
And earlier this year, I paused. Not because the work was finished, but because I wanted to be intentional about what came next. Today, I’m excited to relaunch the podcast under a new name: View From the Top. This show is for leaders who’ve reached the summit and realized that success doesn’t end there. It evolves. The climb mattered. The stumbles mattered. And often, the most meaningful work begins after achievement.
In View From the Top, we’ll talk honestly about what it looks like to redefine success, navigate change, and do the inner work that shapes the next chapter of leadership. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “What’s next?”… this space is for you. Follow the podcast and join me for the journey.
View from the Top is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Please do me a huge favor – follow and listen to the first episode out now. I can’t wait to share these new conversations with you. Coming from people who inspire me, and I know will inspire you too.
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| After nearly 8 years of the SuperPower Success podcast, we’re closing this chapter to make way for something even more meaningful. This bittersweet finale marks not just an ending, but the threshold of an exciting new journey.My vision for the upcoming podcast is to showcase transformative stories of individuals who have truly ignited their greatness by navigating the complex challenges that accompany success. I want to explore the journeys of those who’ve bridged the gap between who they were and who they’ve become—because I know so many of us find ourselves in that exact space of transition and possibility.During this creative hiatus, please stay connected with me on social media to be the first to know when we launch. This isn’t goodbye—it’s “see you soon.” |
| Erin Newkirk is the Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Caribou Coffee. Her career journey has been anything but typical and in this episode Erin shares her perspective on leading from the Head, Heart, Gut and Voice to truly create impact as a leader. |
| Tami Enfield is a brand strategist and authenticity coach. Our conversation was focused on how leaders can find their voice to show up authentically to help inspire their teams during tough times. What are your pivot stories that might impact others who are where you once were? |
Shay Eskew is a world renown endurance athlete, a dad of 5 kids, and a believer that success is on the other side of the uncomfortable things. His story of overcoming trauma at the age of 8 that significantly changed the trajectory of his life has led him to lead a life that constantly challenges him to get better every day and be courageous in doing things that are uncomfortable.
Jill Kalogerson is a lawyer, a construction executive, a founder and owner and a community advocate, in addition to being a mom of 6! Through all of these roles, she has learned a lot about herself and how to live more at her edges so she is constantly challenging herself to grow. Her message is one that we all need to hear right now as we navigate times that feel chaotic – how can we learn through them?
Jill Kalogerson is a lawyer, a construction executive, a founder and owner and a community advocate, in addition to being a mom of 6! Through all of these roles, she has learned a lot about herself and how to live more at her edges so she is constantly challenging herself to grow. Her message is one that we all need to hear right now as we navigate times that feel chaotic – how can we learn through them?
| Klaus Lemke, Managing Principal at Midion, shares his journey to helping organizations and leaders get unstuck by asking different questions and showing them a better way. So many of us use the same thinking to solve our problems instead of challenging ourselves to think differently and have fearless experimentation.Here is a link to Klaus Lemke’s book, Better Building |
Megan Lindahl Goodrich is a trauma survivor who writes about her experiences in the book, Beyond Terminal: Processing Childhood Trauma to Reclaim Self. In this episode she shares her journey to healing and how it’s helped her step deeper into her leadership and purpose. Trauma does not have to be the thing that defines you, it can in fact be the thing that strengthens you to live into your purpose.
Megan Lindahl Goodrich is a trauma survivor who writes about her experiences in the book, Beyond Terminal: Processing Childhood Trauma to Reclaim Self. In this episode she shares her journey to healing and how it’s helped her step deeper into her leadership and purpose. Trauma does not have to be the thing that defines you, it can in fact be the thing that strengthens you to live into your purpose.
You can get more information on Megan’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Terminal-Processing-Childhood-Reclaim-ebook/dp/B0DF96QCLN
Gene Hammett is an executive coach who has lived many lives, including the collapse of his business and the rebuilding of his live. He was drawn to coaching when he realized that he was not a great leader, and through his own development decided that his purpose is to help other leaders on their journeys. He is the author of How to Have Tough Conversations with his wife Amanda Hammett.Gene shares with us his vulnerable journey to becoming the man that he is today and all of the lessons he’s had to learn along the way – and being able to have tough conversations was the key.https://genehammett.com/training-workshop-difficult-conversations/
Leah Berend is a force in the private equity and investment world. She joins us to share her perspective on how business has to change, leaders have to lead in a different way and be present in their leadership to produce the results of the future. This podcast will inspire you and give you hope that while the world feels really messed up, there are forces at work that are shifting how we think about leadership and business results.
Leah Berend, a seasoned professional with a trifecta of expertise in accounting, business administration, and investment, founded Marrin Investment Partners, a firm that invests in established companies with a proven track record of success, with a keen eye on emerging opportunities and trends.
Distinguishing itself from traditional private equity firms, Marrin Investment Partners transcends mere transactions by cultivating enduring stakeholder relationships and driving sustainable growth for its portfolio companies. Through their innovative Private Equity As a Service approach, they bring a values-based, long-term mindset to their investments cementing that the companies who do right by the stakeholders are proven to provide hearty returns to investors.
Leah holds a CPA, Masters of Accountancy and a Masters of Organizational Leadership. When she’s not charting a course for Marrin Investment Partners’ portfolio companies, Leah can be found plotting her next family adventure with husband Matt and their two young kids, or whipping up a sweet treat in the kitchen, where her baking skills are the perfect blend of art and science – a trait that serves her well in her investment approach, too
Listeners can go to www.MarrinInvestment.com to learn about our work and keep an eye out for announcements about Leah’s upcoming book on Private Equity.
Leah Berend https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahberend/
The more we work on ourselves, the more successful we will be in all aspects of our lives. Dawn Dahlby is a successful entreprenuer, speaker and Author of Live WELLthy, and she attributes her success to decades of personal development work. She works on herself so she can be better for those around you. Her guidance is to just own it…all the good parts and the bad parts and be commited to personal development and you will achieve success.
The more we work on ourselves, the more successful we will be in all aspects of our lives. Dawn Dahlby is a successful entrepreneur, speaker and Author of Live WELLthy, and she attributes her success to decades of personal development work. She works on herself so she can be better for those around you. Her guidance is to just own it…all the good parts and the bad parts and be committed to personal development and you will achieve success.
dawndahlby.com
As leaders, our job is to not always have the answer, but to model the way forward in how we get to the answer. When we get hung up on being the smartest in the room or feeling like we don’t have it all together, we show up in a way that isn’t authentic and that shifts the culture of our team. Christ Cossette joins us to talk about her leadership journey and how she’s always thinking about how she can model the way forward for her people.
| Kelly Veit is the CEO of Veit & Company. She joins us to share her non-traditional career path that has allowed her to use her superpowers to become the leader the organization needs at this phase of their growth. Kelly’s deep commitment to her own growth has helped her ensure she has the skills necessary to lead the 90+ year old organization it’s its next phase of history by never settling and always digging deeper. |
| Kelly Aronson joins the podcast for a second time to share more wisdom and how she is re-inventing herself to keep her passion and energy as a leader. As our career progresses, it can be easy to get caught on auto-pilot, focusing on issues and what next problem you need to solve. But you can’t outwork the job of being a leader, it will always be bigger than you. Once you realize that, you can take a different perspective in your growth. Kelly shares her approach to take risks and step outside of your leadership comfort zone to find passion in new and different places.Learn more about Kelly and follow her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyaronson/ |
David Strohsack has led a successful corporate career, rising through the ranks to now leading a newly acquired company through significant change and transformation. Through it all he has leaned on his internal motivation to be better and do better to help him become a truly conscious leader. Listen in to hear more about his journey and the wisdom he’s acquired along the way.
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David Strohsack has led a successful corporate career, rising through the ranks to now leading a newly acquired company through significant change and transformation. Through it all he has leaned on his internal motivation to be better and do better to help him become a truly conscious leader. Listen in to hear more about his journey and the wisdom he’s acquired along the way.
| As leaders we tend to lead and persuade people with data and logic, but brain science tells us that people are not persuaded by that, they are persuaded by emotion. Sally Zimney, Speaker, Coach and Author helps us understand the impact of sharing simple stories to connect with people and inspire them to take action.You can find out more about Sally and her services at www.sally-z.com |
Chelsey Paulson, the queen of culture and leadership, and one of my fantastic team members joins us to talk about Happiness. Not from a fluffy perspective, but from a scientific, find the source and focus on it perspective. Our world needs more leaders, more humans who have the tools to find more joy and happiness. It doesn’t mean we live in it everyday, but it can mean that we are striving to be 1% Happier.
Connect with Chelsey on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-paulson/
So…this one is a deep one. Be prepared to laugh, maybe cry a little, but truly be impacted. I’m so grateful to have Mick White, a dear friend of mine on the podcast to share his story around finding his purpose and how he is living into it every day. Find out more about Mick’s 100 year manifesto work here:
https://www.100yearmanifesto.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/100yearmanifesto/
How do you embrace a beginners mindset, how can humility help you create a career and a journey that leaves a legacy? Kanthi Yalamanchili has had a very unique path to success, one that has forced her to use her humility as a superpower to step into new roles where she had no experience and figure out how to create success. Her journey is one that can inspire us to pay attention to the opportunities that present themselves and go after our dreams.
Connection with Kanthi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kchili/
So many times, in life, circumstances happen to us that make us question our worth, deplete our confidence and sometimes knock us down all together. But what if that “kicked off the wheel” moment is there to help you find strength in new places? What if it’s there to help you build muscle for what’s next. Heather Boshke joins us to share her journey that includes multiple times where she was kicked off the wheel and how each one helped her get closer to who she really was. Edit Edit date and time
Find out more about Heather, her marketing expertise and her children’s books at the following links:
https://www.buddhabirdie.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/boschke/
| Any successful person will tell you that their career has had many different seasons. Seasons when you hit the gas and focus on your career and seasons where you are braking and focusing on your own life or your family. It’s normal and being able to make the right choices for you at the right time is what leads to sustainable success as a leader. Jennifer Zick, founder and CEO of Authentic joins us to talk about her success journey in all of the roles that she plays.Connect with Jennifer here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzick/ and learn more about her company Authentic here: https://authenticbrand.com/ |
| Leaders of all types and experience levels are feeling restless right now. We all feel kind of stuck and as our guest Sarah Line describes it, Creating Cages of Comfort. We know there’s more out there, we know there’s growth we want to have, and we don’t know how to gain the courage to do it. Sarah shares her life experience and her mission with her company Boredroom Breakouts to help people grow through experiences. Find out more about Sarah’s retreats at https://www.boredroombreakouts.com/, and find specific information about the retreat that Jaime will be co-leading with Sarah in June of 2024 in the Italian Dolomites: https://youli.io/t/breakaway/2024-ladies-in-leadership-the-dolomites |
| There is a new tension evolving in the business world. This tension of restlessness on the side of the employees and frustration from leaders. We each want more, but we aren’t sure what we need. Our energy is low and it’s compounding the issue. Dena Mayne, COO of Keystone discusses her perspective and guidance on how to overcome restlessness – as an employee, a leader and an organization. |
Stephanie interviews CEO and Founder Jaime Taets, and Chief Strategy Officer, Chelsey Paulson about the pure joy as well as agony of writing a book. What it takes to start with an an idea and bring it to life in the form of a book. They share their mindset and details on the writing and process, the high and lows and and how much Jaime and Chelsey both LOVE Culture. Culture is intertwined in both of their lives, personally and professional. Listen now, from Keystone’s own Culture experts. An episode you don’t want to miss.
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How often does fear impact our approach and decisions as leaders? Matt Schwandt joins us and shares his wisdom and approach around leaning into the edge of fear and how it can shift your perspective. Learn more and connect with Matt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwandt-360aba243/
Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly 10 years of experience as co-founder and president of Bauhaus Brew Labs, a popular craft brewery and taproom located in Northeast Minneapolis. Throughout his time at Bauhaus, Matt has effectively managed teams of over 20 employees across three distinct business units, while also spearheading the successful development and launch of multiple product lines from initial concept to market release.
Matt’s leadership philosophy centers around cultivating a dynamic and creative work environment that empowers teams to achieve their full potential. His passion for leadership development has resulted in a thriving workplace culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and individual growth.
In addition to his work in the brewing industry and consulting space, Matt is also an attorney who previously served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Minnesota. In this role, he represented the state’s largest executive branch agency, providing valuable legal guidance and representation. Subsequently, Matt transitioned into private practice with a firm specializing in employment law and representing clients in a wide range of business-related matters.
Learn more and connect with Matt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwandt-360aba243/
Leadership is hard sometimes, but when you figure out that your job is to be the coach and not the doer, things get a lot easier. Andy Dulka has honed his leadership skills over his entire career and continue to learn and evolve as a leader. He shares his leadership wisdom with us in this podcast and leaves us with the message that as leaders, we need to be kind to ourselves and realize that we aren’t going to always get it right, but we can always learn. Connect with Andy and learn more about him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydulka/
Kelly Kolar has spent her entire career creating spaces that support growth and comfort. As the Founder of Kolar Design, she has built office, healthcare and other spaces around the world. She shares her leadership journey and what she has learned about how spaces truly create environments where people can thrive. Learn more about Kelly … Continue reading Creating The Space for Culture to Thrive →
Eric Harkins is the President and Founder of GKG Search & Outplacement, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get talent, Keep talent & Grow talent. He is also an Amazon #1 best-selling author of: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck; How to Get, Keep & Grow Talent. His goal is simple: Help … Continue reading If You’re Not Sure, You’re Sure →
Missy Chicre, CEO at Menttium joins us and shares her story of how she constantly strives to design the life she wants, not the life that others want for her. And while that is always a struggle, and takes hard work, she has proven in her career that people will support you and you can … Continue reading Design the Life You Want →
Marney Andes is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach that has taken her Fortune 50 experience and turned that into a career that helps others leaders build their best lives. In this episode we talk about as leaders how important it is to recognize your own bias and how to use the day to … Continue reading Growth Happens In Reflection →
Michael Levin has be responsible for the ghostwriting close to 1000 books. He helps people bring their message to life to share with the world. In this this podcast he shares his story and his leadership wisdom with us around how to focus on doing what you want to do and not what you have … Continue reading Do What You Want To Do, Not What You Have To Do →
Tricia Timm, lawyer, venture investor, author and speaker joins us to share her journey as a Latina in the corporate world and as an immigrant who has worked to find her own voice. Her guidance is so impactful and can help all of us as leaders creating greater belonging in our own teams and organizations. … Continue reading Show Up To Listen and Not Be Heard →
Tricia Timm, lawyer, venture investor, author and speaker joins us to share her journey as a Latina in the corporate world and as an immigrant who has worked to find her own voice. Her guidance is so impactful and can help all of us as leaders creating greater belonging in our own teams and organizations. … Continue reading Show Up to Listen and Not Be Heard →
Simon Bray is a change agent and innovator who has worked with global brands to help them evolve. He also just happens to be a part of the group that Jaime climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with. They discuss their passion around leadership and the change that leaders need to be prepared to lead as well as … Continue reading Be The Change You Want to See →
Simon Bray is a change agent and innovator who has worked with global brands to help them evolve. He also just happens to be a part of the group that Jaime climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with. They discuss their passion around leadership and the change that leaders need to be prepared to lead as well as … Continue reading Be the Change You Want to See →
Jaime Taets, CEO, Visionary, and Founder of Keystone Group International talks about her summit to Mt. Kilimanjaro and her lessons learned along the way. Jaime talks about shifting your perspective and putting yourself in situations that make you think differently. In this raw, and authentic podcast, Jaime shares some of her vulnerabilities and experiences from her trip and how she is incorporating them into her personal and professional life. How fear can be a catalyst to move you forward instead of holding you back. Are you courageous in the face of fear? Listen now!
Also be sure to check out Jaime’s blog series, Lessons from the Mountain.
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Andy Risvold is the owner and founder of Forgotten Star Brewing. He is a serial entrepreneur and shares his leadership lessons and how he focuses on the new leaders to ensure they have the space and support to learn as they transition to leading others. So many organizations and leaders don’t take the time to train and mentor leaders in their organization to build the skills they need to be successful leaders and managers.
Alyza Bohbot James, Owner and CEO
Alakef Coffee Roasters and City Girl Coffee
As owner and CEO of Alakef Coffee Roasters, Alyza leads the specialty coffee roasting company that her family founded in 1990 in Duluth, Minnesota. Alakef Coffee Roasters today provides responsibly sourced and produced coffee to grocery stores, co-ops, coffee shops, Universities, and restaurants throughout the Midwest, and online to retailers and consumers.
Shortly after taking over company reins in 2014, she launched an entirely new brand, City Girl Coffee, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, featuring USDA Organic Certified blends. She is keeping Alakef’s longstanding support of the coffee industry alive – with a special focus on women. City Girl Coffee empowers women by sourcing as many beans as possible from women coffee farmers throughout the world. A portion of every sale goes to organizations that work to provide these women access to funding, education, resources, and more. In January of 2021, Alyza launched The City Girl Empower Hour, an inspiring new podcast serving up grounded advice and whole bean wisdom on how listeners can succeed in both their personal and professional lives.
Alyza takes an active role in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its Women in Leadership program. She is a member of the Minnesota Leadership class of 2017, and currently sits on the Minnesota Chamber’s Board of Directors. She was recognized by the Minneapolis Business Journal as a recipient of its 2017 40 under 40 award, and by Minnesota Business Magazine as one its Women Who Lead. Awarded the Future Forward award from the WBDC for her business acumen, marketing savvy and entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, she was awarded the Wavemaker award by Team MN Women for making waves in her community, profession, and for her demonstration of outstanding achievement, entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through leadership within her profession and community.
Organizational effectiveness expert Teresa Sande joins us to talk about her own leadership journey and those pivotal moments that shaped her as a leader. She also brings a wealth of insight into getting back to the basics of leadership to be able to lead into this new era, starting with asking yourself how can I be useful vs what do I need to do?Connect with Teresa and learn more about how she helps leaders and organizations on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresasande/
Kelly Aronson
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Kelly is responsible for enterprise information technology strategy and implementation and providing strategic partner support to each of Andersen’s divisions and functions. Previously, she was vice president of information technology (IT) responsible for Andersen enterprise customer experience technology (marketing, sales, quote & order, service, and portal). She was also director of technology for Renewal by Andersen where she was responsible for all aspects of IT, including manufacturing technology and retail technology teams.
Kelly joined Andersen in the fall of 2014. Prior to Andersen, Kelly held a variety of IT leadership positions at Target, Thomson Reuters and Accenture. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in from Saint Olaf College. She is a board of trustee member for the Science Museum of Minnesota.
David is the founder and CEO of multiple businesses. Most prominent among them is his longest-running company, ISU Corp. ISU is a custom software solutions company with clients ranging from start-ups to multi-million-dollar conglomerates like General Electric and Heinz. Located in Canada’s Silicon Valley, ISU Corp increases entrepreneurs’ net profits with exceptional custom software solutions. We have been granted awards like the “Best Innovative High-Tech Enterprise Software Company of the Year” from Global 100, and ACQ5’s “Game Changer of the Year” to attest to our excellence. Most recently, ISU Corp has been chosen as a recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Award for the fifth year in a row as a recognition of our outstanding company culture and effective process (2018-2022). David Mansilla is passionate about inspiring others. A priority in his life is sharing his experiences in hopes of encouraging a new generation of entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. David is the host of The Break Free Podcast, where he invites a diverse set of guests to bring audiences valuable knowledge on living life on their own terms, whether it’s professionally or personally. David is also a #1 international bestselling author for his book, Breaking Out of Corporate Jail.
Michael W Kithcart is a high-performance leadership and business coach, speaker, and creator of the Wynning Your Way method.
She helps business leaders and sales teams redefine success, re-engineer thinking and re-align actions so they can elevate their wellbeing AND deliver next level results.
Her 25-year career of leading, coaching and developing people and businesses is incorporated into her team workshops and executive coaching sessions to expand perspective as well as deliver proven, researched options for better results.
Her own experience battling achievement overload while juggling personal and external expectations influences how she helps leaders move from stuck to unstoppable so they are wynning their way in business and life.
Michael Kithcart
High Performance Leadership Coach
michael@michaelwkithcart.com
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Jen Tregarthen is a military veteran, purple heart recipient, huge supporter of veterans and one of the most vulnerable leaders I know. She brings a sense of logic and vulnerability to her leadership approach and through her work is able to help bring those same skillsets to her clients. You can connect with Jen here … Continue reading Redefining Success →
Aaron Eggert Founder + CVO : Coalition9 This Minnesota professional has a history of turning small business into big business and connecting the brains of the Twin Cities community. With roles in several businesses as both an advisor and investor, co-founding a non-profit called Minneapolis HOPE, and proof of his incredible ability to grow an … Continue reading It’s All About the Relationships →
As a child born in a third-world country and living in four continents by the age of ten, Haydee learned not only to survive but thrive in disruption. Today, we need this ability more than ever as our world becomes more volatile and uncertain. For twenty-two years Haydee’s high-energy, power content and practical solutions has … Continue reading Are You Future-Fit For Success? →
Barb Patterson partners with entrepreneurs and leaders across the globe to help them understand their purpose and impact and tap into their unlimited human potential. She joins us to talk about tapping into something new to solve issues and shares her own leadership journey and the pivotal points along the way. Connect with Barb to … Continue reading Tap into Something New →
Barb Patterson partners with entrepreneur’s and leaders across the globe to help them understand their purpose and impact and tap into their unlimited human potential. She joins us to talk about tapping into something new to solve issues and shares her own leadership journey and the pivotal points along the way. Connect with Barb to … Continue reading Tap Into Something New →
Since joining Reell in 2004, Shari Erdman has worked across many areas of manufacturing including sourcing, customer account management, accounting support, manufacturing process improvements, HR management, quality and overall office administration of Reell’s Spring Technologies division. Her unique story of HR leader to president, is one filled with curiosity, drive. Listen how Shari maintains and … Continue reading The Journey is never a Straight Line →
Since joining Reell in 2004, Shari Erdman has worked across many areas of manufacturing including sourcing, customer account management, accounting support, manufacturing process improvements, HR management, quality and overall office administration of Reell’s Spring Technologies division. Her unique story of HR leader to president, is one filled with curiosity, drive. Listen how Shari maintains and … Continue reading The Journey is never a Straight Line →
John Schwanke is the President of Lakeview Industries. To say that Lakeview has been transformed over the last few years is an understatement. John talks about his own leadership growth and how his evolution has helped the entire Lakeview organization evolve, grow and transform into a business that is stronger than ever.
As leader’s we all have a story that has driven who we are and how we show up every day. Jackie Rieck, marketing leader for King Technologies joins us to talk Jackie is an innovative, entrepreneurial, and consumer centric head of marketing with extensive experience developing and executing successful business strategies, teams and functions that … Continue reading Leading with Grace →
Chelsey Paulson, Chief Strategy Officer at Keystone Group, talks with Steve Preda, Pinnacle Business Guide & Bestselling Author, about elevating your business from GOOD to GREAT. About Steve: STEVE PREDA is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help privately owned businesses grow and thrive. He pursues it by simplifying and teaching management and … Continue reading Elevating your business from GOOD to GREAT →
Rana DeBoer from Keystone Group chats with Abbey Vanderwerf, Vice President, Employee Health & Benefits at Marsh McLennan Agency Dakotas about leading with conviction through growth, and the evolution of business & people. About Abbey Abbey Vanderwerf is the Vice President of Employee Health & Benefits at Marsh McLennan Agency Dakotas. Since joining the agency … Continue reading New Levels of Growth and Leadership Conviction →
Chelsey Paulson from Keystone Group chats with Jim Roddy, CEO of the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) about the moments that shaped him, and the many lessons he learned through leadership transitions. About Jim: Jim Roddy has been active in the retail IT channel since 1998, including 11 years as the President of Business Solutions Magazine, six … Continue reading When in Transition, Listen →
Rana DeBoer from Keystone Group chats with Chaz Sandifer, CEO/Founder of theNEWmpls about the importance of well-being, her story of finding peace, and her drive to make an impact in people and community – everyday. About Chaz Chaz Sandifer is the CEO/Founder of theNEWmpls which focuses on affordable fitness, wellness and nutrition. Bringing her holistic … Continue reading The Importance of Well-Being →
Jaime Taets from Keystone Group chats with Brooke Foley, CEO & Founder of Jayne Agency about how there is not one right way to lead. About Brooke: A strategic powerhouse with a commitment to clarity, Brooke helps businesses of all sizes achieve dependable, repeatable, scalable revenue. She founded Jayne Agency in 2009 as a bold, … Continue reading Owning your Leadership Style. →
Chelsey Paulson from Keystone Group chats with Jay Rosencrantz & Heather Alberti from Pappas DeLaney about why focusing on culture during your hiring process is critical About Heather: Heather Forston Alberti is a seasoned Consultant and Vice President at Pappas DeLaney, with over twenty years’ experience in executive search and executive development.Heather’s professional practice spans … Continue reading Hiring into Culture. →
Rana DeBoer chats with Nick Ovenden, President, GreatLife Golf & Fitness about taking his “why” to the next level in life, leadership, and business. About Nick: Nick Ovenden was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by his parents and as a middle child of two brothers. He has a competitive edge which he … Continue reading Finding Exponential Engagement through your “Why” →
Jaime Taets and Jen Lindahl talk with Nate Randle about his journey, and the leadership skills he learned early on in life that formed who he is today. About Nate: Nate Randle is an optimist; a brand storyteller; a people-first kind of leader. Now as CEO of Gabb Wireless, Nate brings more than 20 years … Continue reading Your leadership journey starts early. →
Jaime Taets is joined by Chelsey Paulson and Rana DeBoer to talk about leading in today’s business environment, putting our superpowers to use, and how everything begins and ends with leadership. To learn more about Keystone and our services contact us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or visit www.keystonegroupintl.com
We are experiencing some exciting growth in KGI, as a business and in our team. We want to bring you fresh and inspiring podcast content that drives your leadership to the next level and helps you take your business forward. Listen now to hear our CEO, Jaime Taets, give a teaser of the new things … Continue reading Teaser Trailer →
Chelsey Paulson interviews our new Chief Growth Officer, Jen Lindahl, to learn more about her journey to Keystone, her new role in the organization, and her SuperPower of being a connector. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenlindahl/ or email her at jen@keystonegroupintl.com
As leaders we know that our energy is contagious, and we replenish and renew it by ensuring we are always growing and learning. Better yet we are evolving into who we have defined and are destined to become. Rana DeBoer, Chief Impact Officer, talks about simple steps to re-energize and sharpen your game in leadership. … Continue reading Peak Leadership →
Retaining employees and creating a positive culture is more important now than ever before. Chesley Paulson shares 10 tips to help businesses everywhere retain their employees and lead into tomorrow. Connect with Chelsey to learn more from our expert about Keystone’s Culture Model and other services KGI offers to elevate your business: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-paulson-keystone/ Or email … Continue reading Employee Retention Top 10 List →
Leading a team climate that is rich in psychological safety is an effective way to win the war on talent. Rana DeBoer shares perspective on the what, why, and how of using psychological safety to keep and retain talent. She shares the “5C” recipe that drives performance and engages team. Sign up for Keystone’s newsletter … Continue reading Using Psychological Safety to Lead Through the War on Talent →
Shifting your view from stressing about the Great Resignation to focusing on retaining your employees will help attract and keep the employees you want. Retaining employees comes down to your leaders focusing on your people and your culture. Chelsey Paulson shares her thoughts on the Great Resignation vs the Great Retention and how companies that … Continue reading Great Resignation vs Great Retention →
Many of us use the holiday season as a season of gratitude. In this podcast we discuss the benefits of gratitude on our health and also how to find more gratitude in the everyday, not just during this time of year. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by … Continue reading Gratitude Throughout the Year →
Fear holds all of us back from taking a step towards our dreams. Kim Kleeman, Business Coach and Serial Entrepreneur joins us to talk about having faith that if you take the leap, the resources and people around you will be the net that supports you. Connect with Kim at Kim.Kleeman@acceleratesuccessfully.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratesuccessfully/ … Continue reading Leap and the Net Will Appear →
Rana DeBoer, our new Chief Impact Officer, joins Chelsey Paulson to talk about making an epic impact. Her career and personal journey have led Rana to discovered her superpower of energy. Rana has a passion for career wellbeing and wants to encourage companies to ensure their employees know their work is valued to maximize personal … Continue reading Making an Epic Impact →
Now, more than ever, we see the importance of mental fitness. Shifting our brains from a negative to positive mindset will lead to a happier and more productive life. Chelsey Paulson shares her insight on how Positive Intelligence can help your mind become your friend rather than your enemy. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter … Continue reading Positive Intelligence →
We all deal with grief in different ways and grief can be caused by many different things – a job loss, an end to a relationship, a loss of a loved one or pet. As I have dealt with grief lately, I’ve learned some lessons that I want to share to help you the next … Continue reading Feel The Feelings →
Trust is the confidence we have in our relationships with others. Laura Boyd, Founder and CEO of Leadership Delta joins us to talk about the future skills that we need to be great leaders of people. Learn more about Laura and her programs at www.leadershipdelta.com Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about … Continue reading The Future of Leadership →
Jaime shares her advice for dealing with times in life that are sucky. How to give yourself the grace to sit in the suck and feel the feelings but also use it to push you forward. We all need a reminder now and then that the journey to success has sucky points. It doesn’t mean … Continue reading Normalize the Suck →
Leaders are often focused on execution and meeting goals and deadlines but can claim to be too busy to focus on caring for their people. In her book, The Human Team, Jeanet Wade discusses the 6 Human needs that all of us have and how, as a leader, you can support your team and fulfill … Continue reading The Human Element →
Positivity is a powerful tool to help us navigate the journey to success. Melissa Johnston shares her mindset about positivity and how she uses it daily to help her navigate everything life throws at her. Learn more about Melissa and connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-johnston-banker/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more … Continue reading It’s All Good →
Bias has been on the minds of many of us due to the events of the last year, yet bias is something that has been around since for our entire lives. Eri O’Diah shares her perspective on bias in the corporate workplace and what she is doing to help drive change. Learn more about Eri … Continue reading Bias in Our Daily Lives →
Jaime shares information about her new book that is out now! You are Here – KickAss Inspiration to Navigating YOUR Journey to Success. She shares some of the wisdom from the book and how we all need to be inspired to take action and keep moving forward during these trying times in society and our … Continue reading You Are Here →
Josh Nkata is an 18-year-old who brings his voice and his passion for creating change through the spoken and written word to his generation. He joins the podcast to talk about the re-definition of resiliency and how his generation sees their role in the change that needs to happen in our world. Follow Josh on … Continue reading Creating a Resilient Generation →
Life is all about relationships – we all know it, yet we all forget to put our energy and focus on it as much as we should. Aaron Eggert, Founder of Coalition9, a unique peer forum, gives us advice on how he’s used his relationship-building superpower to create a community with real impact. Learn more … Continue reading Good People Need to Know Good People →
What do you do to work on your game every day? What disciplined actions are you taking to increase your confidence in all areas of your life? Dre Baldwin, professional athlete, author, keynote speaker brings his philosophy of the 4 areas that you need to work on your game daily to create success. Follow Dre … Continue reading Work On Your Game →
Many times leaders forget that being vulnerable and authentic is crucial to being great leaders. Roxanne Derhodge, CEO of the Authentic Connection Movement, joins us to talk about fundamental questions that leaders need to be asking to better understand their employees and organization. Connect with Roxanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter … Continue reading Authentic Heart Leadership →
So much of our history as humankind is based on core virtues and principles, yet when things get hard, when we are facing difficult times as a leader we forget that these principles are proven and what we need to lean on. In this episode, we talk with Joe Rutten, Professor of Theology and Director … Continue reading Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times →
So many of us live in what Dan Sullivan would call gap thinking where we focus so much on the long-term finish line that we can’t see the progress (gains) that we are making along the way. Gap vs Gain thinking is something that affects all of us, so listen in for tips on how … Continue reading Don’t Live in the Gap →
What if when we were struggling with a co-worker or team member we looked at the situation as a character-building experience instead of an issue? Each of those tough situations or relationships in our lives is really helping us build muscle to deal with the next issue. Kristen Swanson, President of Juut Salon joins us … Continue reading Character Building Experiences →
Asking for help is a sign of strength. As leaders, so many of us believe we need to have all the answers to help our team, but really our job should be to listen and guide. Mike Paton joins us to talk about his own leadership journey and what he sees in other leaders that … Continue reading What Kind of Person do You Want to Be? →
It’s so easy to live for the easy times, yet the easy times are not when we are growing and changing. Jaime discusses her realization that she was spending way too much time focused on the recoveries instead of focusing on the hard work she needed to do. Are you living for the recoveries or … Continue reading Don’t Live for the Recoveries →
Suzanne Nance is the first American woman to accomplish the Explorer’s Grand Slam, climbing the tallest peaks on all 7 continents. Along the way she picked up a few lessons that translate to how we can be better leaders. Find out more about Suzanne’s book and coaching here: www.leadfromthetop.com and connect with Suzanne at Suzanne@leadfromthetop.com … Continue reading What is Your Everest? →
Imposter syndrome is real and it affects all of us at different points in our success. Teresa Sande joins us to talk about her research and book on imposter syndrome and how you can recognize it quickly and find the tools to get yourself out of it. Learn more about Teresa’s coaching and her book … Continue reading The Impact of Imposter Syndrome →
As leaders we all know that collaboration is important – but how does having an internal culture of collaboration actually help us build collaboration with our customers and our community. Matt Paulson and Ngoc Thach join us to talk about the bigger picture of collaboration and how it leads to business results. Learn more and … Continue reading Driving a Culture of Collaboration →
Shame…it’s a word many of us don’t talk about, yet we deal with it every day. In this episode, we talk about shame with Joni Johnson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Biotech Association about how she spent years shaming herself and how it impacted her growth during that time. Connect with Joni at jjohnson@sdbio.org … Continue reading Don’t Shame Yourself Out of Growth →
We all find ourselves at times not saying or doing something because of our fear of judgment. Yet our unique voices, perspectives, and experiences are what people need to hear. In this episode, Jaime discusses how to use our voice, even when it’s scary and we fear judgment. The world needs to hear our voice … Continue reading Use Your Voice →
It’s hard to always feel like we can tell our truth to others because we live in a time of extreme judgment and polarization. But leading with our heart and living our truth is what actually sets us apart. Ngoc Thach joins us to share her story, her truth, and how she’s used it as … Continue reading Be Your Truth Teller →
We are all feeling the burnout from the change over the past year, yet change is something that is a constant in our lives. How can we learn to embrace change, manage through it and see the opportunity that it can create. Rana Deboer, Chief Culture Officer for the City of Sioux Falls, SD joins … Continue reading Riding the Waves of Change →
Happiness is found in the little things, we’ve all heard that before, but yet so many of us don’t follow the advice. Jaime discusses her realization about how she is overcomplicating her happiness and how it has helped her reframe her thoughts on what really makes her happy. She challenges all of us to stop … Continue reading Don’t Overcomplicate Your Happiness →
All of us have experienced increased levels of overwhelm in the last year. Chelsey Paulson and Jaime talk about their own tips to overcoming overwhelm and what they have learned over the past year about the impacts of overwhelm on leaders. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by … Continue reading Overcome the Overwhelm →
Your personal brand is a powerful thing, yet so many of us don’t use it to drive our success and fulfillment. Knowing your brand and understand who you are and how you can have an impact is critical. Kelli Williams, personal brand expert joins us to talk about her journey and how she uses her … Continue reading Your Personal Brand Can Be a SuperPower →
In this episode, we flip the mic on Jaime and interview her to share her journey, wisdom, and what she’s learned over the last year about herself. Make sure to follow Jaime on Instagram: @jaime_taets and on Facebook: Jaime Taets Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting … Continue reading Flip the Mic-Interview with Jaime Taets →
Carrie Tollefson has had a career filled with achievements including being an Olympian. And yet like many of us, her life has been full of hard times and mountains she has had to climb. She discusses her advice to be at peace with where you are right now and take small actions that move you … Continue reading Be at Peace With Where You Are At →
Do you have a sense of dread on Sunday evenings because you know what’s coming? Monday morning. Eric Harkins joins us to talk about how to make it so Monday morning’s don’t suck. Learn more about Eric at his website: https://ericharkins.com/ and connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-harkins-3144296/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and … Continue reading Monday Mornings Don’t Have to Suck →
Dr. Rosie Ward joins us to talk about her journey and how being in self-protective mode has held her back at certain points. We all find ourselves in this mode from time to time. Listen in to get some wisdom around how you can recognize when you are there and cure yourself of it to … Continue reading Are You in Self-Protective Mode? →
We all have things that we are committed to, yet so many of us don’t achieve our goals and the level of success that we desire. The difference is in the consistency. We can be committed to something, but are we consistent in our approach is the real question. Jaime talks about how to build … Continue reading Consistency Outperforms Commitment →
As leaders, our focus should be on helping our people fall in love with the game- whatever that game is. Our business, a project, an initiative. When we help people fall in love with the game they are playing, we utilize their strengths and maximize their performance. Tim Williams, Founder of T. Will Sports joins … Continue reading Are You in Love With the Game? →
In football, the huddle is often not the thing that most of us pay attention to, yet for the players on the field, the huddle is everything. Ben Utecht, Super Bowl 41 Champion with the Indianapolis Colts joins us to discuss the power of the huddle and how we can use it in our leadership … Continue reading The Power of the Huddle →
Be 1% better every day. And when we do that, it compounds to create exponential growth. John Meyer – CEO and Co-Founder of Lemonly joins us to talk about his philosophy and how it’s helped him be a better business leader, spouse, dad, runner, in every aspect of his life. Follow John on Twitter @johntmeyer … Continue reading Better Everyday →
In this podcast episode, Jaime recaps her favorite podcast episode of the year and she explains why it’s so important to be unstoppable. You always have the choice to move forward, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. Jaime discusses her perspective on being unstoppable and how we can apply that now more than … Continue reading Jaime’s Favorite Podcast Episode of the Year! →
As we look to land the plane on 2020, we want to challenge you to look at the end of 2020 as a launching pad to getting back to a place where you thrive in 2021. We all have learnings and reflections that can help us create a better 2021, so use the rest of … Continue reading It’s Not a Wrap, It’s a Launch →
We all struggle with comparison from time to time. Yet we truly are not competing with others, we are competing with ourselves. We have to learn to tune out the noise around us and connect to our inner knowing for the answers. Kate Snowise joins us to talk about how she helps leaders tune into … Continue reading You Are Only Competing with Yourself →
Leadership is hard, especially during the times we are dealing with. Darin Lynch, CEO and Founder of Irish Titan joins us to talk about how common sense leadership in difficult times is the best approach. Connect with Darin at darin.lynch@irishtitan.com or on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinlynch/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about … Continue reading Common Sense Leadership →
Grief is real and grief is more than just the loss of a person. It’s the loss of control, the loss of connection, and experiences. We are all dealing with grief right now and recognizing it is the first step to taking action to get through it. Jaime talks about her own grief and the … Continue reading The Power of Grief →
2020 has been a catalyst for many of us to reflect on our values, beliefs and purpose to help us create the path forward for ourselves. Michael Carter, CEO and Founder of Intercultural Competence Edge joins us to discuss the idea of beliefs and how he sees beliefs getting in the way for many leaders … Continue reading Are Your Beliefs Serving You? →
Do things feel a little messy right now in our world? As Jaime reflected on this for herself she realized that her life has been full of messy middle phases when change is happening. Listen in as she talks about how the messy middle is normal and how to work through it. Sign up for … Continue reading The Messy Middle →
Pam Borton has spent 27 years coaching Division 1 athletes to success both on the court and in their lives. She joins us to discuss how leadership is evolving and the skillsets that leaders need to be building to thrive in this new world. Connect with Pam to see how she can help you and … Continue reading Leadership Skillsets For a New Age →
So many of us base major life decisions on what others think is right for us, yet we truly are the experts of our own life. Caytie Pohlen LaClare joins us to share her own journey and how she tunes out the noise to ensure she is making the right decisions for her life, because … Continue reading You Are the Expert of Your Life →
Love is a word that we don’t often use in the workplace, yet some of the best cultures and best leaders use love and care for their employees as a foundation to their entire business. Michael McFall, Co-CEO and owner of Biggby Coffee joins us to discuss how he has spent 25 years creating a … Continue reading Love in the Workplace →
How does judgment actually impact our success and happiness? Judgment can stop us from growing and reaching our goals. Jaime discusses the importance of taking a judgment detox and how you can shift your paradigm when judging others. Make sure to follow Jaime on Instagram: @jaime_taets Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about … Continue reading The Judgement Detox →
For many of us, we have goals, we have specific things we want to achieve yet we fall short in achieving them. The biggest problem we have is taking action when things get tough or we don’t know the exact next step to take. Renee Frey, President of TalentQ joins us to talk about her … Continue reading Always Take Action →
So many of us are living our lives just barely getting by emotionally, physically, mentally. And for many of us, we were like that even before the pandemic hit. We were surviving day to day instead of actually living. Our current situation has caused many of us to look at our lives with a different … Continue reading Just Getting by Is Not Living →
As we grow in our success and our careers we sometimes feel like we need to know it all. But we can never know it all, and wisdom is finding the right people around you who know more than you in other areas. You will be more successful when you realize that you have to … Continue reading You Do Not Know It All →
Being legendary is not just for people who are famous or cure diseases or win Nobel Peace Prizes. All of us have the opportunity to be legendary with our own gifts and talents that we were given. Jaime describes her own journey to understanding how she is legendary and challenges you to think about where … Continue reading Be Legendary →
We are our greatest advocates, yet many of us don’t go after what we want. In this episode, Chelsey Paulson tells her story about figuring out what she wanted and how she pushed through fear to go for it. Connect with Chelsey at chelsey@keystonegroupintl.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-paulson-keystone/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and … Continue reading Ask for What You Want →
As we gain experience and become more successful, we also sometimes get comfortable. And if we aren’t forced out of our comfort zone now and then, we don’t grow. Diana Purcel joins us to talk about her journey and how getting out of her comfort zone has been a key factor in her growth and … Continue reading Get Out of Your Comfort Zone →
Most of us don’t think about whether we are indispensable to our families, clients, employees. But being indispensable is a huge benefit to our success. When other people can depend on us, come to us for help on things they can’t solve, we become indispensable. And through that, we create an impact for them. International … Continue reading Are you Indispensable? →
Many of us don’t realize how we show up, yet we show in the world every day and aren’t aware of how we are being perceived. Self-awareness is required to really understand how you show up in the world. Divya Parekh, Influence Architect joins us to discuss your brand and how you are showing up … Continue reading How Are You Showing Up? →
2020 has been a time of reflection for many of us around who we want to be, how we want our world to be, and how we can be part of positive change. In this episode, we talk with Matt and Jacqueline Marciante about how they are building a business and supporting their community and … Continue reading Build a World You Want to Be Part Of →
Think about that for a moment – everything you want, everything you’ve ever achieved has been through some unknown. We fear the unknown because we have to get uncomfortable, but what we want is on the other side of it, so the discomfort will pay off. Listen in as Jaime discusses the fear of the … Continue reading Everything You Want is in The Unknown →
Each of us throughout our success journey encounters challenges. In this episode, we talk with Heather Lang, VP of Marketing for TCO and RevoHealth about how to be open to challenges that we face and use them to help us grow personally and professionally. We don’t get to the next level of success without challenges … Continue reading Be Open to the Challenges →
Each day we wake up and have a choice – do we want to live in scarcity or in abundance today? Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic Communications, Author and Super Connector joins us to talk about the concept of scarcity vs abundance and how making a mindset shift fundamentally changed the trajectory of his business … Continue reading Living in Scarcity vs Abundance →
In difficult times we often forget how far we have come. But if we think back, we have probably achieved things that we wished for in the past. Gratitude is found when we recognize the progress we have made and create a new plan for the future and where we want to go. Sign up … Continue reading Remember When You Wished for What You Have Now →
What energy are you putting out into the world? Many of us don’t understand the power of our energy levels and what it communicates to others. Kristen Brown, Speaker and Energy mastery expert joins us to talk about the Spectrum of Awesome and how you can learn to assess and control your own energy levels. … Continue reading Be a Light Not a Shadow →
Servant Leadership is something that creates performance and results in organizations, yet many of us as leaders struggle to fully serve in the way we should to get the most out of our people, our families and our communities. Shifting your perspective on how you lead in all aspects of your life is crucial during … Continue reading Be a Set The Table Leader →
You always have the choice to move forward, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. Jaime discusses her perspective on being unstoppable and how we can apply that now more than ever as we navigate the rough waters of 2020. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by … Continue reading Be Unstoppable →
Our goal in life is to be happy, yet so many of us allow other things in our lives to take precedence over the things that make us happy. Elena Imaretska, the Chief Innovation Officer of Brave New Workshop joins us to talk about how we can recognize the patterns of our happiness and bring … Continue reading Recognizing the Patterns of Happy →
For so many of us, our passions are things that we wish we had more time for. As life grows busier, we lose sight of our passions and how often we are able to tap into them professionally and personally. Amelia Reigstad, Professor at the University of Minnesota and Effective Communication Coach and Speaker joins … Continue reading Are You Living Your Passion? →
Hitting the Ceiling is a concept, a feeling that you are working harder and not producing the results you feel like you should. In this episode, Jaime talks about the concept and the five concepts that will help you push through when you hit the ceiling. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more … Continue reading Are you Hitting the Ceiling? →
So many of us look at other people’s journeys and think they achieved success with ease or “overnight” when the journey that we don’t see is hard work and perseverance. Lina Graves, Chief Culture Officer of Culture Connext joins us to discuss her own journey and what success actually is. Connect with Lina at lina@cultureconnext.com … Continue reading Does Overnight Success Exist? →
We all have our own stories, our own experiences and our own passions. In this episode, Erin Duffy, CEO and Founder of InspirationSQRD joins us to talk about owning your story and also assessing when your story needs a pivot. Life is about embracing the growth and the change that comes with it. You can … Continue reading Just Own It →
So much of our success is built around these big milestones and achievements, but the real success is built on much smaller increments. And to achieve those incremental successes, we need to be able to get through the daily, weekly and monthly things that get us stuck. In this episode we discuss how asking a … Continue reading What is This Preparing You For? →
Staying in touch is sometimes hard with how crazy our lives are. In this episode we talk to Lisa Wells about how staying in touch has helped her business and helped her personally. During these difficult times, we need to stay connected to each other more than ever. Listen in for advice and perspective on … Continue reading Stay in Touch →
We are all managing a lot of change right now in our personal and professional lives. And change is never easy, regardless of the magnitude. But any change is also an opportunity for us to build our leadership muscles and to get stronger as leaders in our communities, families and businesses. Aleesha Webb, President of … Continue reading Leading Through Change →
So many of us get hung up on our career development because of the degree that we received. We believe that our degree should drive what kinds of roles or type of career that we have. As the generational changes occur, the importance on a degree is changing rapidly and people are taking the experience … Continue reading Does Your Degree Matter? →
We are celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast. Jaime talks about what she has learned about this journey and also shares a replay of one of her favorite podcasts that was recorded deep in the Amazon Rainforest. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com … Continue reading 100th Episode-It’s All About The Journey →
Each moment of each day, we have choices to make. We can choose to allow what is happening to make us bitter, or we can choose to allow it to make us better. In this episode, Beau Nordby, a partner with Orangeball Creative joins us to talk about how this concept has helped him navigate … Continue reading Better over Bitter →
Being a great leader is hard, it involves a certain level of self-sacrifice, but it’s also one of the greatest accomplishments to be seen as a great leader. In this episode, Corey DeNicola, CEO of Mainstream Boutique joins us to talk about real leadership, what it takes and how gratifying it can be when we … Continue reading Leadership Self-Sacrifice →
In these challenging times we need to have empathy for ourselves, for others, but we also need to recognize that we can’t sit in the suck for too long. We need to find something to help us move forward knowing that there will continue to be times of suck. In this episode we discuss the … Continue reading Sit in the Suck →
Hitting your sweet spot is about finding that spot where your passions and your purpose align. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Sicora, creator of Leading from the Helm and expert in workplace dynamics. All organizations benefit from higher performance, engagement and retention when their people are in their sweet spot. And all … Continue reading Hitting Your Sweet Spot →
So many of us want to get to that next level of success but we get stuck on the how we are going to get there. In this episode, Rebecca Gebhardt joins us to discuss the skills, habits and attitude can push you through to that next level when you don’t know the how. Connect … Continue reading Stuck on the How →
What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Jaime Taets recap’s one of her favorite podcast and discusses how to use fear as a catalyst for growth. Listen in for some great tips to help you take the power away from your fear and get unstuck, moving towards success! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and … Continue reading Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back →
Are you comfortable being uncomfortable? To grow, we need to put ourselves in uncomfortable positions that challenge us. Erica and Jaime sit down and discuss how being too comfortable affects your confidence and growth. Evolution and Comfort cannot co-exist. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us … Continue reading Are You too Comfortable? →
As we build our careers or businesses, it is easy to get caught up in the scarcity mindset. This mindset causes us to show up differently in our networking and connecting. In this episode super connector Courtney Taylor joins us to talk about how to take an approach that allows us to build deeper and … Continue reading Give, Give, Give, Get →
Are you paying attention? So many of us live our lives in autopilot that we don’t see the signs and clues around us that are tied to opportunities to grow and evolve. Jaime discusses how to slow down so you can pay attention to the clues along the way on your success journey. Sign up … Continue reading Success Leaves Clues →
Many of us are looking for others to invest in us with time, resources and their mentorship, but often times we forget to invest in ourselves. In this episode, CEO and Founder of MEND Jewelry, Jordyn DiOrio joins us to talk about her continuous journey of investing in herself and how it has paid dividends … Continue reading Invest in Yourself First →
As we progress in our careers, it can start to feel like it’s the title we are striving for. Join us as we discuss with coach Michael Kithkart around how we can shift our mindset to who we are vs what we do and the title we hold. It really is the key to fulfillment … Continue reading It’s About Who You Are, Not What You Do →
We often stop ourselves from growing and evolving because of fear. We fear change because we don’t like uncertainty and we don’t like what might happen. Without change, however, we don’t grow and we keep ourselves stuck in the same place. When fear stops you from taking a chance- do the 10 year test. Is taking that chance greater than the regret that you might have 10 years from now if you don’t take the chance?
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We’ve all heard of a bucket list, but have you heard of a Live it List? Life is about the experiences that challenge us and make us grow and bring us happiness. Join us as we chat with Nicole Middendorf about the Live it List concept that she developed and shares with others. Learn more about Nicole, her Foundation, and her business at www.prosperwell.com and at https://nicolemiddendorf.com/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or www.keystonegroupintl.com
Not literally the wrong vehicle, but are you using the right tools and approaches to get to where you want to go? And do you even know where you want to go? Kurt Schmidt, President of The Foundry and Podcast Host of The Schmidt List joins us to share his journey, wisdom and insight on how you can ensure you know where you are going and the vehicle that’s going to get you there. Learn more about The Foundry at www.foundrymakes.com Listen to Kurt’s podcast at https://www.schmidt-list.com/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or www.keystonegroupintl.com
Thank you to all of our listeners for your continuous support in listening to our SuperPower Success podcast and for the feedback that you have given us this year, we are very excited to continue and to see what 2020 has in store for us. Join us as we replay our favorite episode of this year’s podcast and kickoff 2020 strong! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or www.keystonegroupintl.com
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Join us for this SuperPower Success special! Erica Roelike puts CEO, Jaime Taets, on the other side of the microphone. Jaime answers your questions and talks about her journey from working in a large corporate environment to owning her business. Jaime discusses how she finds balance between her personal life and running her own business. Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.comor www.keystonegroupintl.com
Many of us limit what we do, limit our success because we question whether we can do it. We call it impostor syndrome and in this episode, Giselle Ugarte, Marketing Director at MediaBridge, Motivational Speaker and Social Influencer discusses her story and advice around how to get over your impostor syndrome and ask, Why NOT you? Learn more about Giselle on her website at www.giselleugarte.com and follow her on Instagram @giselleugarte Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or www.keystonegroupintl.com
Katy Burke, Executive Director of Team Women and Empower Leadership Academy joins us to discuss her non-traditional journey and the issue that she sees with many successful professionals. We do all of the right things, get the right education, climb the right ladder and get to a point that leaves us asking, now what? We discuss following your passions and what that means for your career, and other ideas on how to get inspired and follow your passions and still maintain a career. Learn more about TeamWomen here: teamwomenmn.org and connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-burke/ Sign up for Keystone’s monthly newsletter and learn more about Jaime’s coaching programs by contacting us at info@keystonegroupintl.com or www.keystonegroupintl.com