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Hilary Corna
This isn’t business as usual. Somewhere along the way, we got stuck inside a box of expectations. Hilary Corna, Bestselling Author and Founder of The Human Way, helps you explore the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. Join us and other fellow UNprofessionals as we dive deep on what it takes to create human-centric organizations and become fully human leaders. Welcome home.
In this special mashup episode, Hilary Corna brings together some of the strongest moments from the podcast so far in 2026. The episode highlights key themes around proactive leadership, continuous improvement, operational maturity, and the hidden ways companies normalize inefficiency.
From avoiding a “wait and see” culture to stopping the habit of rewarding firefighting, Hilary shares practical reminders for leaders who want to build healthier systems, reduce chaos, and create teams that improve before things break.
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[00:50] Avoiding a “wait and see” culture
[02:20] The hidden cost of waiting too long to improve
[02:49] Three ways to build a more proactive culture
[04:23] Why companies wait until something breaks
[05:38] Stop rewarding firefighting
[07:07] Why you can’t scale chaos
[07:40] Improving while things are still working
[08:27] When continuous improvement becomes corporate theater
[09:33] The difference between looking like you’re improving and actually improving
[11:30] Why employees lose trust in new initiatives
[12:35] Real continuous improvement is consistent, not flashy
[13:17] Most businesses don’t have a talent problem — they have a system problem
[14:28] The three stages of organizational maturity
[16:26] Why variability creates chaos
[17:11] Three starting points for creating more clarity
[18:06] How small process issues become company culture
[19:23] Challenging “the way we’ve always done things”
In this episode, Hilary sits down with Meghan Freed, CEO of FreedMarcroft, a Connecticut-based family and divorce law firm. They discuss the myth that entrepreneurship creates instant freedom, why employees should not be expected to “think like owners,” and how small operational issues can quietly become part of a company’s culture. From Toyota’s “Stop the Line” principle to the importance of surfacing problems early, this conversation is full of practical insights for leaders building teams, systems, and healthier workplaces.
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[01:34] From practicing law to starting a firm
[06:00] Learning how to run a business—not just practice law
[11:53] Scaling the firm and building a pipeline for new lawyers
[15:20] The myth that entrepreneurship creates immediate freedom
[17:49] Why employees should not be asked to “think like owners”
[20:23] Toyota’s “Stop the Line” principle and valuing employee time
[24:09] How inefficiency becomes normal in company culture
[26:31] Psychological safety, problem-solving, and “golden eggs”
[29:40] Workarounds, process debt, and imperfect technology
[35:31] “Happiness Matters”: Meghan’s leadership philosophy
[38:39] Where to connect with Meghan
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna shares the personal story behind her passion for Japanese culture, process improvement, and Toyota. She reflects on how childhood curiosity, studying Japanese, taking a leap to work abroad, and eventually joining Toyota in Singapore shaped the work she still does today. Hilary also shares why she left Toyota, how her first book came to life, and why she still feels called to help organizations improve after nearly two decades.
To join The Ops Edge Academy waitlist, visit www.HilaryCorna.com or email team@hilarycorna.com
TIMESTAMPS[00:50] Hilary's origin story
[04:30] Studying abroad in Japan and making meaningful connections
[08:40] Moving to Singapore with no job and betting on herself
[10:40] Landing multiple offers — and finally Toyota
[14:20] Bringing Kaizen and PDCA from manufacturing to dealerships
[18:10] How childhood curiosity turned into a lifelong calling
[19:20] Why Hilary eventually left Toyota
[21:50] Why the work still feels meaningful today
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna shares reflections after speaking at EMP (a highly competitive, MIT-based program connected to the origins of EO). After dozens of conversations with founders and leadership teams, one theme kept coming up: most companies aren’t struggling because growth stopped—they’re struggling because growth started to feel heavier than it should. Hilary explains the concept of “invisible drag,”why revenue growth can mask operational problems for a long time, and how complexity creates variability → friction → leadership dependency.
To join The Ops Edge Academy waitlist, visit www.HilaryCorna.com or email team@hilarycorna.com
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[00:50] Back from speaking at EMP (what it is + why it matters)
[01:20] Why growth starts feeling heavier than it should
[02:25] “Invisible drag” explained (the hidden accumulation)
[03:35] Misdiagnosis: “people problem” vs operational maturity gap
[04:35] The loop: complexity → variability → friction → dependency
[05:05] Why real improvement is lots of small fixes (not one big leap)
[07:00] What CEOs really want: leverage + less rescuing
[07:30] Operational maturity isn’t control—it’s leadership freedom
[08:05] If it feels heavy, you may have outgrown your old way of operating
[10:00] A key check: are your processes evolving as fast as complexity/revenue?
[11:00] 3 takeaways + questions to reflect on
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna calls out an uncomfortable truth: in many organizations, “continuous improvement” has quietly turned into corporate theater—a lot of activity that looks like progress, but doesn’t actually change anything. Hilary breaks down what real continuous improvement looks like day-to-day (stability, daily problem solving, psychological safety, and leadership maturity), plus how her team can help companies rebuild the system behind the work.
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[00:50] The uncomfortable truth: continuous improvement has become corporate theater
[01:39] “Rehearsing” improvement vs actually improving
[02:36] The real standard: if behavior doesn’t change, improvement didn’t happen
[03:30] Vulnerability + transparency: why leaders avoid showing the “mess”
[04:30] Initiative fatigue: when employees stop believing it’ll stick
[06:08] What real CI looks like (better questions + smaller daily problem solving)
[07:37] Kaizen without sustained adoption = expensive performance
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna shares a real-time update from inside her Ops Edge Academy cohort—and a pattern she sees in almost every company trying to improve operations: the moment when “a few small fixes” suddenly turn into a web of dependencies. She explains why that discomfort is actually progress (not overcomplication), how scoping exposes the work that was already there, and what it looks like to shift from being busy to being coordinated. She closes with a simple question to help you spot whether you’re making isolated improvements—or coordinating a systemized shift.
To join The Ops Edge Academy waitlist, visit www.HilaryCorna.com or email team@hilarycorna.com
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[01:30] The moment every company hits: when “a few fixes” suddenly explode
[02:20] Scoping exposes reality
[03:10] The reframe: clarity doesn’t reduce work—clarity reveals work
[03:30] From chaos to coordination: why one coordinated plan changes everything
[04:00] “Busy” vs “coordinated”
[05:00] Incremental change vs rushing the rollout
[06:40] The execution truth: you won’t over-communicate—most teams under-communicate
[07:00] The Toyota rule of thumb: tell people (at least) 10 times
[08:00] The stall point: trying to implement everything in isolation
[09:20] The closing question: isolated improvements or a systemized shift?
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna explains why most companies don’t improve until something actually breaks—and how that creates a “firefighting” culture that feels productive, but quietly makes the business fragile. She reframes the problem as a behavior issue (what gets rewarded), not just a process issue, and shares how healthy organizations build momentum by improving while things are still working. Hilary introduces PDCA as a simple habit (not a giant initiative), shows how small improvements compound over time, and closes with a practical challenge you can run this week to build operational “health” instead of constantly managing emergencies.
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[00:50] The “sting” statement: most companies only improve when something breaks
[01:22] The hidden cost: by the time you react, you’ve already paid the price
[01:27] What “70% working” looks like (messy handoffs, inconsistency, rework)
[02:03] Real consequences: lost clients, lawsuits, damaged social proof
[02:32] You’re not alone—and why proactive improvement is the harder (better) path
[02:57] The uncomfortable truth: it’s not a process problem, it’s a behavior problem
[03:03] How organizations reward firefighting (and ignore prevention)
[03:48] When your best people become expert “reactors” instead of system designers
[04:13] The ceiling: you can’t scale chaos (more people/meetings won’t fix it)
[04:40] What scalable companies do differently: improve when things are working
[05:16] PDCA as a simple habit (Plan–Do–Check–Act), not a massive initiative
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna explains what she calls the most dangerous (and most ignored) phase of business growth: the moment when everything looks fine on the outside—clients are coming in, the team is busy, the reputation is growing—but internally, execution feels heavier than it should. She breaks down the subtle signs you’re relying on effort instead of design, why issues become “normal” and stop getting questioned, and the three hidden costs that quietly stall growth: decision drag, leadership bottlenecks, and repeated problems that never truly get solved. Hilary closes with the mindset shift that changes everything—and a simple way to identify where to start improving flow and repeatability.
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[00:50] The question: “Things look good… so why does something feel off?”
[01:50] Defining the “It Looks Like It’s Working” phase
[02:08] What it looks like underneath: heroics, slow approvals, and normalized friction
[04:30] The three hidden costs this phase creates
[04:34] Hidden cost #1: Decision drag
[05:07] Hidden cost #2: Leadership bottlenecks (unblocking vs leading)
[05:38] Hidden cost #3: Repeated problems that never get solved—just handled
[06:23] The shift: from “How do we get this done?” to “Why is this so hard?”
[07:54] If you’re dependent on “lynchpin” people, it’s a repeatability problem
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna unpacks a common leadership frustration: “We have really smart people… so why does everything still feel chaotic?” She explains why this usually isn’t a talent problem—it’s a systems and clarity problem. Hilary breaks down how unclear structures create inconsistent decisions and misalignment, walks through the three stages of organizational maturity, and shares three practical starting points to reduce chaos by building consistency first.
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[02:02] Most businesses don’t have a talent problem — they have a system problem
[03:25] Stage 1: Early / reactive (it works… until it doesn’t)
[03:59] Stage 2: Growing with friction (more people, more complexity, no shared systems)
[04:28] Stage 3: Mature & structured (calmer, more predictable execution)
[05:42] 3 starting points to reduce chaos and build clarity
[05:45] Start point #1: Look for patterns, not people
[05:53] Start point #2: Standardize how you solve problems
[06:05] Start point #3: Create consistency before optimization
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna breaks down where to start with AI at work—without trying to “AI everything” and overwhelming your team. She shares a simple lens for choosing the right starting point (repeatable, already happening, and slightly painful), then walks through three high-ROI processes to AI-enable first: decision support, communication & documentation, and continuous improvement. Hilary also explains how to start small, test, refine, and build capability over time so AI strengthens your systems instead of becoming another unfinished initiative.
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TIMESTAMPS[00:50] Why AI is overwhelming teams right now
[01:44] Episode focus: the 3 processes to AI-enable first (fast ROI, low resistance)
[02:28] Process #1: Decision support (speed up information + thinking)
[03:23] Process #2: Communication & documentation (the hidden time drain)
[05:08] Process #3: Continuous improvement (finding patterns + bottlenecks faster)
[06:03] Strengthening PDCA: how AI helps in “Check” and “Act”
[06:41] Don’t implement everything at once—pick one, start small, refine
[07:46] Avoid distractions: don’t jump to advanced AI before fundamentals
[08:11] The marathon analogy: build AI capability iteratively
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna challenges a common misconception in continuous improvement: doing “Lean” activities won’t automatically produce Toyota-level performance. She explains why many organizations copy the visible symptoms of Lean (boards, workshops, language) instead of building the system behind it—Toyota’s management architecture. Hilary breaks down what “architecture” really means in day-to-day leadership, why structure always wins over tools, how Lean becomes performative when the system isn’t designed for it, and the key questions leaders can ask to rebuild an environment where improvement becomes inevitable and sustainable.
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[01:08] The headline: doing Lean won’t make you Toyota
[02:40] “Tools do not override architecture”
[03:22] When Lean turns performative: motion without meaningful change
[04:15] What Toyota’s system enables
[05:21] Why Lean fades after the consultants leave
[06:29] Tools make you busy; architecture makes you durable
[07:32] The leadership questions to rebuild the management architecture
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna breaks down what a “wait and see” culture really looks like inside growing organizations—especially during uncertainty—and why it quietly becomes one of the most expensive ways to run a business. She explains the three root causes that create reactive teams (fear of rocking the boat, unclear ownership, and overload), the hidden costs of waiting, and the simple cultural habits that help teams shift from reacting to leading—without needing a massive transformation.
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[00:50] What a “wait and see” culture sounds like in real life
[01:32] Defining the pattern: reacting instead of leading
[02:58] Why companies become “wait and see” (3 root causes)
[03:06] Root cause #1–2: fear of discomfort + unclear ownership
[03:54] Root cause #3: overload (when improvement feels like “extra work”)
[04:37] Reframing improvement: it’s part of the job, not “on top” of the job
[06:15] The true cost of waiting (trust, burnout, chaos)
[07:11] How to avoid it: practical cultural habits that create momentum
[07:26] Habit #1: fix things while they’re still small
[07:56] Habit #2: build a cadence for action (motion beats intention)
[08:37] Habit #3: reward ownership, not perfection
[09:22] The one-question challenge to start changing the culture today
[09:45] The hidden danger: it teaches people to stop caring
Kicking off 2026 and celebrating year five of the show, Hilary Corna shares a simple but powerful leadership practice to spark meaningful process improvement: one question every leader should ask their team—“What feels harder than it should right now?”
Hilary explains how this question uncovers real constraints, invites honest feedback, and shifts continuous improvement from something the business “does to people” into something that serves people first (employees and customers). Drawing from Toyota/Kaizen principles, she breaks down why people-first improvement drives loyalty and long-term results—and how leaders can avoid common traps like rushing to “fix” everything immediately. You’ll walk away with a practical way to listen better, reduce friction, and build a healthier improvement culture.
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TIMESTAMPS[01:35] Today’s focus: the simplest way to shift how people think about process
[02:17] The key question: “What feels harder than it should right now?” (and why it works)
[02:44] Process improvement “in the West” vs. Toyota: people-first improvement (not business-first)
[03:57] Why optimizing for efficiency alone can harm customers or employees
[05:00] What the question signals to your team: “You matter—tell me the real stuff”
[05:33] How leaders should handle answers: resist the reflex to instantly fix/
[06:18] Active listening: most people want to be heard more than “solved”
[07:18] Don’t overcommit: why instant action can distract from true priorities
[08:25] The simplest response script: thank them, acknowledge, and commit only to consideration
Build an ops engine that actually holds up in 2026.
In this short holiday solo, Hilary shares three ways to work together in 2026—starting with The Ops Edge Academy (a 12-week, hands-on PDCA certification rooted in Toyota’s approach), plus the Flow State Workshop to master process mapping, 1:1 training for an Ops leader on your team, and her full engagement retainer for end-to-end process improvement. You’ll hear why mapping the real process first reduces variability (and chaos), how to cut waste before adding “more oversight,” and which option fits your current growth stage.
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[00:15] Introducing The Ops Edge Academy
[02:00] How to Work Together in 2026
[08:06] The 3 Growth Scenarios: When Your Ops Need to Level Up
[10:05] Booking Late 2026/2027 + Next Steps
[12:09] Free Guides: AI Starter Projects + 8 Wastes Audit
In this end-of-year solo episode, Hilary Corna looks ahead to 2026 and explains why it will be a “convergence year” where AI goes mainstream and operations become a true competitive advantage. She walks through three core questions every leader should ask about their operations before Q1, shows how lack of clarity (“who does what, when, and why”) caps growth, and reframes AI as a solution to real bottlenecks—not a shiny object to chase. Get intentional about the small shifts now so they can compound over 2026.
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[01:28] Last episode of the year & why 2026 is your year for operations
[02:17] The #1 myth holding leaders back from using AI
[03:20] 2026 as the convergence year for AI, operations, and scale
[04:01] Three key questions to diagnose bottlenecks and opportunities
[05:57] Using AI as the solution to real operational problems
[07:28] Behind the scenes: saving 10 hours a week in content production
[08:15] The “quiet stretch” before Q1 and productizing your operation
[09:20] Mindset shift: from perfection to intentional, clear operations
[09:57] How to get support: masterclass, community, and resources
[10:29] Happy 2026 & holiday break sign-off
Enrolling now for The Ops Edge Academy Q1 2026 cohort and PDCA Certification. Reach out to Team@HilaryCorna.com
In this solo episode, Hilary Corna shares how to boost revenue without adding more leads by tightening the quality of your sales process. She breaks down a simple three-stage pre-sales framework—prospecting, quoting, and closing—and shows where businesses commonly leak money through poor lead fit, inconsistent follow-up, and non-standard proposals or contracts. With practical examples, Hilary explains how to better qualify leads, standardize responses and documents, and create a clear onboarding roadmap so you convert more of the opportunities you already have.
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[01:28] Why you don’t need more leads to grow revenue
[02:55] Where your sales process actually loses money
[04:12] Saying no to non-ideal clients & staying in your lane
[07:20] The three core stages of a pre-sales operation
[09:08] Stage 1 – Prospecting: defining lead sources & tracking quality
[16:08] Stage 2 – Quoting & proposals: standardizing and using AI
[22:11] Stage 3 – Closing: contracts, agreements, and low-hanging fixes
[27:18] Designing the onboarding roadmap & “what happens next” tool
[31:49] Wrap-up: improving quality to increase revenue from existing leads
Enrolling now for The Ops Edge Academy and PDCA Certification. Reach out to Team@HilaryCorna.com to schedule a call.
Download our brand new free guide to (legit) boosting revenue without adding leads at www.hilarycorna.com/Learning-Center
Bold leaders don't guess, they implement.
In this special episode, Hilary Corna brings together the most powerful moments of 2025, where founders and experts revealed the specific processes they used to scale with clarity. Discover how they applied principles like PDCA to simplify operations, make data-driven decisions, and build impactful businesses without burning out.
Enrolling now for The Ops Edge Academy and PDCA Certification. Reach out to Team@HilaryCorna.com to schedule a call.
Ready to launch your new processes with consistency and clarity? In this episode, Hilary introduces a powerful tool she uses with all her clients—a training template designed to simplify go live preparations.
Download the template at: https://rebrand.ly/training-template or visit www.HilaryCorna.com/Learning-center
This template ensures that every training session is structured, standardized, and impactful, so no one is left behind in understanding the process. Whether it’s new automation, onboarding deck, agenda or anything, this episode breaks down how to train your team effectively, ensuring everyone hears the same message, grounded in the context of your overarching company processes. Let’s talk about building the foundation for continuous improvement and how to sustain it long after the go live.
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[01:15] The importance of standardizing training for successful go live preparation
[03:00] What to include in a go live training template
[06:00] Explaining the PCA process and its role in shaping training content
[09:45] A breakdown of how to close the training effectively
[13:00] Why standardizing the opening and closing is crucial for success
[15:00] The role of the training facilitator and their use of the template
[18:00] Wrapping up with actionable steps and next steps for listeners
Register for our upcoming free masterclass on process mapping and identifying waste at www.HilaryCorna.com.
This podcast episode highlights how world-class organizations use breakdowns as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. It explains how the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle transforms mistakes into structured learning that compounds over time, building operational resilience. As leaders look ahead to 2026, the episode challenges them to stop “winging it” and start systematizing their processes to prevent crises before they happen. By auditing key systems, documenting knowledge, and identifying single points of failure, companies can move from reactive to proactive. The episode closes with a reminder that even giants like Amazon experience outages—but with the right mindset and processes, failures become springboards for stronger, smarter organizations
Enroll one of your ops leaders in the 2026 Ops Edge Academy here: hilarycorna.com
Is your business growing, but things behind the scenes feel messy? In this episode, Hilary Corna reveals her proven framework for closing out Q4 with intention, so you can build an operational engine that truly supports your growth in 2026.
Hilary breaks down the five critical steps to transform your operations, from conducting a powerful retrospective to decluttering your systems. She shares the exact methodology she uses with her clients to leave them with scalable systems, tighter team alignment, and a clear framework to rely on as they grow. This episode is your strategic guide to finishing the year strong and entering the new one as a launchpad, not a scramble.
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[01:28] The Power of a Strong Finish
[02:15] Step 1: Slow Down to Speed Up
[03:55] Step 2: Optimize Before Adding More
[05:31] Step 3: Align Ops with Your 2026 Vision
[06:53] Step 4: Engage Your Team in the Process
[07:51] Step 5: Create a "Do Not Carry Over" List
[08:44] Recap & Building Operational Muscle
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Is your "go live" announcement ready to make an impact—or is it missing the mark? In this solo session, Hilary breaks down the exact tool she uses with her six-figure clients to plan high-impact, intentional communication. You’ll get an inside look at the Communications Strategy Worksheet, a quick but powerful guide to help you define the where, who, and what for announcing your live event. From choosing the right platform to making sure the right person delivers the message, this episode will give you the clarity and structure you need to make your next announcement unforgettable.
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[02:30] What is a "go live" and how to structure communication for it?
[04:15] How to choose the best place to announce your live event?
[06:00] Defining who will announce the event and how to do it with impact
[08:30] Discussing how to ensure follow-through and effectiveness of communication processes
[10:45] How to use the worksheet and the importance of following the process seriously
Download the free plug n’ play emails here: https://rebrand.ly/golive-email
Ready to level up your launch strategy? In this episode, Hilary unveils her secret weapon: the Go Live Announcement Plug and Play Email Sequences. This powerful tool will help you streamline your business announcements with minimal effort and maximum impact.
Hilary walks you through the exact steps she uses with her six-figure clients to ensure smooth, stress-free launches. From automating emails to creating high-converting sequences, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use today.
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[01:30] The purpose and benefits of a streamlined communication process
[03:00] How these sequences are designed for high-impact results with minimal effort
[04:30] Practical examples: Using the email sequence for launches and updates
[06:00] The step-by-step process for setting up and customizing the sequences
[08:00] Case studies: Six-figure clients transforming their business processes
[09:30] Key takeaways and next steps: Implementing the Go Live tool in your own business
In this episode, Hilary Corna chats with Bill Tyndall, a business process improvement expert, about all things Kaizen and leadership. They dive into how to spark change in organizations, build a culture of innovation, and get past those common roadblocks. Bill shares real-world strategies on driving growth, fostering collaboration, and leading with impact.
Is business process improvement just about efficiency, or is it the key to unlocking innovation and lasting organizational success? Whether you're new to process improvement or a seasoned pro, this conversation is packed with tips to help you lead smarter, work better, and create lasting success.
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[02:00] The role of Kaizen in fostering organizational change
[05:30] Overcoming resistance to change: Practical strategies for leaders
[08:15] Collaboration and teamwork: Keys to successful business transformation
[12:00] Leadership and its role in driving long-term organizational growth
[15:45] The impact of continuous improvement on company culture
[19:30] Real-world examples of process improvement successes
[22:00] Practical tips for leaders aiming to implement process improvements
[26:00] The future of process improvement: Emerging trends and technologies
ABOUT BILL TYNDALL
Bill Tyndall is a recognized expert in business process improvement and organizational leadership. With extensive experience in driving Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives, Bill has helped numerous organizations streamline operations, improve efficiency, and build strong, sustainable cultures of innovation. A strategic thinker and mentor, Bill has worked across various industries to empower leaders and teams to achieve lasting transformation. His commitment to process excellence and leadership development makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their organization's performance.
In this solo episode, Hilary walks you through our Go‑Live Checklist—a practical, easy-to-use tool to make sure every rollout feels smooth, supported, and on time. You’ll learn how to confirm trainings are truly complete, pre‑write your follow‑up emails, lock in comms channels, assign a single point of contact, and run a 48–72 hour pre‑launch walkthrough so launch day is calm and predictable.
Grab the free Go‑Live Checklist here:
https://rebrand.ly/golive
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[00:58] The tool: our Go‑Live Checklist
[01:29] What a successful go‑live looks like: grace, ease, no surprises
[02:23] Section 1 — Training & Enablement: everything must be done before go‑live
[02:38] If trainings aren’t complete, push the date
[03:04] Pre‑write and send follow‑up emails after every training
[03:48] Centralize & upload all training materials before launch
[04:07] Track attendance/completion + send recordings same day with deadlines
[05:23] Section 2 — Communications: finalize strategy, owners, channels & announcements
[06:52] Assign a single point person for questions + set up real‑time channels
[08:09] Section 3 — Final Checks: dates, calendar holds, access, post‑go‑live review
[09:07] Pro tip: run a 48–72 hour walkthrough to catch last‑minute issues
[09:22] Why this makes launches smooth, on time, and drama‑free
In this episode, Hilary explores how artificial intelligence can help you document your business processes up to ten times faster. While many companies are dabbling in AI, few are using it strategically in areas like process documentation, where it can offer a huge advantage. Hilary breaks down how you can implement AI to streamline your workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and gain a competitive edge in your industry.
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[01:08] Why AI is the game-changer for process documentation
[02:41] How AI can make your process documentation 10x faster
[04:12] Practical tools to implement AI in documenting your workflows
[06:12] The role of AI in increasing efficiency and clarity in processes
[08:00] The real potential of AI for your business
[10:01] How AI can help reduce friction and boost accountability in your business
[12:00] Common myths about AI and why they’re holding you back
[13:15] Real-world examples: Using AI to document processes across industries
[14:00] How to start using AI in your process documentation today
What if building a global team wasn’t just about saving costs, but elevating your business to its next chapter? In this episode, Hillary chats with Borzou Azabdaftari, CEO of NickelBronx, about the deeper purpose behind outsourcing — and why it's time to rethink how we grow.
Borzou shares the hard-won lessons of scaling companies with soul, the role of process in unlocking people’s potential, and how leaders can stay human while going global. From trust to tech to time zones, this conversation hits at the heart of modern leadership.
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[04:09] The Origin of NickelBronx.
[07:20] The Power of Outsourcing with Purpose
[10:33] Culture Across Countries and Timezones
[14:48] Remote Work, Post-COVID Trends
[18:55] Trust and Leadership in Global Teams
[22:36] Process Discipline in Scaling
[27:41] Advice for Leaders Building Remote Culture
[32:12] Borzou’s Personal Reflections and Business Legacy
ABOUT BORZOU AZABDAFTARI
Alabama-born, Virginia-raised, and Iranian-made, Borzou isn't just another CEO; he's a college dropout turned serial entrepreneur, speaker, and the brains behind the award-winning digital agency NickelBronx. Known for his prowess in branding and digital marketing, Borzou's work has garnered Hermes Creative, Clutch, and Marcom Awards. Beyond the boardroom, he's a connoisseur of design and anything aesthetically driven, embodying style with substance. Borzou's philosophy? Embrace what makes you unique; that's how you find your tribe.
When priorities with his family, health, business, and community are satisfied - you can find Borzou chasing once-in-a-lifetime experiences. His favorite things are amazing people and making memories, and he’s always adding to his collection of both.
Is your business running—or tripping—on its own workflows?
In this solo master class, Hilary unpacks the five building blocks of a great business process: clear purpose, customer-centred flow, simple standardized steps, crystal-clear ownership, and baked-in checkpoints. You’ll hear practical stories—from SaaS onboarding to one-hour support SLAs—and leave with a checklist you can apply today to cut friction, boost accountability, and scale with confidence.
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TIMESTAMPS
[01:08] Why “process” ≠ bureaucracy & the real cost of winging it
[02:41] Building Block #1 — Define a clear purpose and outcome
[04:12] Building Block #2 — Map a truly customer-centred flow
[06:12] Building Block #3 — Keep the steps simple and standardized
[08:00] Building Block #4 — Assign roles, responsibilities & decision points
[10:01] Building Block #5 — Install checkpoints, KPIs & feedback loops
[15:39] Real-world examples: onboarding, invoices, and a one-hour SLA
[19:36] Freedom through structure: key takeaways & next steps
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In this episode, Hillary speaks with Seth Spears — digital strategist, entrepreneur, and branding expert — to explore how foundational clarity and values-driven branding create long-term business success.
From building brands that connect on a deeper level to navigating digital shifts with intention, Seth shares how businesses can stand out in a noisy world. They dive into online identity, SEO myths, timeless marketing principles, and what it really takes to build trust in the digital age.
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TIMESTAMPS
[01:40] Seth’s Background and Business Roots
[05:28] The Power of Clarity in Branding
[09:51] Common Mistakes in Online Marketing
[14:10] Timeless vs. Trendy Strategies
[18:33] Branding in a Post-SEO World
[23:12] Values as a Compass for Business
[27:58] Advice for Founders Looking to Evolve
[32:46] The Future of Digital Trust
ABOUT SETH SPEARS
Seth Spears is the founder and chief visionary officer of Wellnesse, a B Corp certified brand of all-natural oral care products that are safer and perform better than conventional, toxic alternatives.
Prior to starting Wellnesse, he used his background in digital marketing, web design, SEO, and social media to co-found and serve as CMO/CTO of Wellness Mama, growing it into the largest health & wellness website and podcast for health conscious moms.
Longer bio can be found here: https://sethspears.com/about/
This special episode brings together top moments from our 2025 interviews — real stories and strategies from founders and experts who scaled their companies through smart processes. Quick wins, big insights, and practical tips to help you grow better, not just bigger.
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In this episode, Hillary is joined by Ryan Fortner, Director of Operations for William Valve, for a raw and honest conversation about leading a legacy brand through change. With decades of operational experience and a no-excuses leadership style, Ryan shares what it really takes to level up performance while staying rooted in values.
They talk about what it means to scale a people-first company, the pressures of modern leadership, and why culture eats strategy for breakfast. From shop floors to boardrooms, Ryan brings a grounded perspective on the future of business.
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TIME STAMPS
[01:51] Ryan’s Background and Family Business Roots
[06:14] Turning Around a 1939 Legacy Brand
[09:43] Operations vs. Culture — Finding the Balance
[13:27] How to Lead Without Burning Out
[17:52] The Power of Owning Mistakes
[22:11] Lessons from Goettl’s Growth Journey
[26:49] Advice for Today’s People-Centric Leaders
ABOUT RYAN FORTNER
Director of Operations for William Valve
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In this episode, Hillary welcomes Jon MacDonald, founder and CEO of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm helping brands turn more browsers into buyers. With clients like Adobe and The Economist, Jon brings a no-fluff, data-forward mindset to digital growth.
Together, they unpack the myths around CRO, why most companies focus on the wrong metrics, and how to build a culture of testing and learning. Jon shares how his team helps businesses uncover what their customers actually want — and why clarity always beats cleverness.
If you think optimization is just button colors and heatmaps, this episode will flip the script.
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TIMESTAMPS
[01:18] Jon’s Journey from eCommerce to Optimization
[04:45] The Birth of The Good
[09:02] What CRO Really Means
[13:57] The Problem with Assumptions
[18:26] How Testing Creates Clarity
[22:33] Winning vs. Learning in Business
[28:41] Misconceptions About Conversion
[33:50] Advice for Brands Scaling Online
ABOUT JON MACDONALD
CEO at The Good, optimization for top brands Nike, Xerox, Adobe, The Economist & more for 15+ yrs | Author & Speaker | 6'7" 🏀 | Jr Olympic 🥇🥋 | http://jonmacdonald.com
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Most people think process improvement is all about tools and systems—but the truth is, your mindset shapes everything. In this short guided meditation, Hilary invites you to slow down, ground yourself, and create the mental space necessary to lead change with clarity and intention.
Whether you’re stepping into a Kaizen, leading a team through a new SOP, or simply wanting to reset before a big day—this episode offers a moment of calm to reconnect with why you do this work in the first place.
💡 In just a few minutes, you'll:
- Center yourself before diving into process challenges
- Release mental clutter and open up creative thinking
- Set a clear, calm intention for improvement work
Put in your headphones, take a breath, and let’s begin.
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In this episode, Hilary Corna is joined by special guest Jim to unpack the core tools that drive true process excellence—straight from the source: Toyota. They explore the foundational practices that every process improvement effort should begin with, how to maximize ROI in the shortest time possible, and why simplifying your approach can lead to massive results. Whether you're deep into Lean thinking or just starting your journey toward operational excellence, this episode offers a crystal-clear roadmap.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[03:00] Making industrial work look inspiring
[06:00] Why quality and excellence are still vital in an “efficiency-first” business world.
[09:00] The risks of transactional client relationships and how to shift toward true collaboration.
[12:00] Operational flow
[18:00] Jim’s reflective leadership—“What would 80-year-old Jim say?”
[21:00] How structured playbooks have created process consistency for clients.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jim fell in love with telling memorable stories when he was 5 years old. Since then, Jim grew up to first spend 14 years in the news business winning many awards, including 28 Rocky Mountain Emmy awards and 2 New York Film Festival awards. After that, Jim started Manley Creative and was the sole employee. For almost 2 decades, he’s been proud to watch the company grow into an agency with a global reach. In addition to being a Dad of 3 boys, Jim taught at ASU for 18 years, is an author, is currently the Chairman of the board at The Phoenix Theatre Company, and is an advisory board member for the Phoenix Film Festival Foundation.
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In this episode, Hilary Corna dives deep into the customer lifecycle and how it serves as the foundation for creating long-term customer relationships. From post-sales strategies to operationalizing key processes, this discussion provides a roadmap for fostering customer loyalty and driving sustainable business growth. Whether you're refining your operations or rethinking your customer retention strategies, this episode delivers actionable insights to transform your approach.
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TIMESTAMPS
[03:58] Post-Sales Success
[10:01] Finding the Right Fit
[15:01] Operationalizing the Customer Lifecycle
Struggling to break free from operational chaos? Let’s fix that—with insights from an expert!
In this episode, our host is joined by Steve Niehoff, a seasoned expert in operational efficiency and process improvement. Together, they tackle the challenges of disorganized workflows and explore how to turn chaos into systems that work like clockwork. From setting clear roles to empowering employees with the tools they need, Steve shares actionable strategies to supercharge team performance, reduce burnout, and scale your business with confidence.
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TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:45] Meet the Guest: Steve Niehoff
[00:07:49] The Problem with Disorganized Workflows
[00:12:53] How Process Clarity Drives Team Success
[00:19:02] Step 1: Mapping the Current State
[00:25:10] Communicating Expectations Effectively
[00:29:46] Empowering Employees to Eliminate Burnout
[00:34:04] Preparing for Scalable Growth
ABOUT STEVE NIEHOFF
Steve Niehoff, Chief Operating Officer at Group Plan Systems, helps companies, teams, and individuals execute more efficiently by simplifying complex challenges and driving better results. He focuses on strengthening the retirement system for employers and employees through innovative solutions, improved processes, and effective risk management. Outside of work, Steve enjoys volunteering, bird-watching with his wife, tackling yard work, and immersing himself in great stories.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-niehoff-4920b86/
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Unlock your team’s full potential and scale without breaking a sweat.
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of streamlined processes. Our host dives into why strong operational foundations are crucial for sustainable growth, happier employees, and better results. Learn how to identify weak spots in workflows, empower your team with clarity, and build systems that eliminate chaos. Whether you're facing growth challenges or simply want to improve day-to-day operations, this episode offers actionable strategies and insights to elevate your business.
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TIMESTAMPS
[01:00] Why Streamlined Processes Are Non-Negotiable
[03:30] Step 1: Mapping Current Workflows
[06:15] How to Set Clear Roles and Expectations
[08:40] The Impact of Weak Processes on Employee Morale
[11:20] Steps to Empower Your Team Through Process Clarity
[14:05] Preparing Your Business to Scale Effectively
In this episode of The Unprofessional Podcast, host Hilary Corna welcomes Chuck Bender, an accomplished entrepreneur and thought leader, to discuss the intricacies of scaling businesses and maintaining operational excellence. With decades of experience, Chuck shares insights on managing large teams, the importance of user-friendly processes, and leveraging technology to meet customer needs. Together, they explore strategies for balancing urgent and important tasks, integrating tools like chatbots, and maintaining rhythm and focus in leadership.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[05:30] Growing Teams: Managing Hundreds of Employees
[11:02] User Experience: Simplifying Interfaces
[16:32] Operational Excellence: Delivering Better Outcomes
[22:00] Meeting Customer Needs: Key Strategies
[27:30] Chatbot Integration: Improving Efficiency
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Chuck Bender is an entrepreneur, Navy veteran, and founder of Skynet Broadband and Attentus Technologies, bringing high-speed internet and IT solutions to underserved areas and businesses. A leader in the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), he is passionate about building connections and empowering others. Outside of work, Chuck enjoys playing guitar, fine Scotch, and stand-up comedy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckbender/
Are your processes setting you up for success or holding you back?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology, breaking it down into five actionable steps to implement scalable processes that bring clarity, efficiency, and sustainability to your business. Learn how to map workflows, identify bottlenecks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your existing processes, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and real-world examples to transform the way you work.
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[02:50] Understanding the PDCA Cycle
[05:19] Step 1: Identifying and Mapping Current Processes
[07:55] Step 2: Defining Problems and Bottlenecks
[10:45] Step 3: Developing Scalable Solutions
[13:56] Step 4: Implementing and Measuring Success
[16:20] Step 5: Iteration Through Continuous Improvement
[18:30] Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
In this episode, Hilary Corna is joined by guest Andy Bailey to explore the transformative power of process improvement and its impact on organizational success. From insights on practical tools to creating a culture of continuous improvement, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your business. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or just curious about operational excellence, you'll find a ton of golden nuggets in this episode.
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TIMESTAMPS:[05:00] Learning from failure and the importance of pursuing an ideal state.
[09:10] Structured problem-solving.
[13:50] Overcoming challenges and doing difficult things to build resilience.
[18:34] Actionable knowledge and the transformative power of action over ideas.
[23:15] The importance of setting specific, meaningful goals and overcoming hesitation.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Andy Bailey is the founder of Petra Coach and Boundless.me, where he and his team use a no-nonsense approach to help leaders and organizations scale with purpose, alignment, and accountability. A serial entrepreneur, he built and sold a multi-year Inc. 500 company before dedicating his career to coaching C-level executives and teams across industries. Known for his “No Try Life” philosophy, Andy has authored several books, including the Amazon bestseller No Try Only Do and his latest, Boundless Life Guide and Journal.
https://boundless.me/boundless-self/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybaile
In this episode, Hilary tackles one of the most overlooked challenges in business—inefficient processes. From missed opportunities to hidden costs, she breaks down why inefficiency can cripple growth and offers proven strategies to fix it fast. Drawing on her experience as a former Toyota executive and Kaizen leader, Hilary explores solutions to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and empower teams to thrive. Whether you're facing operational bottlenecks or looking to enhance your team's productivity, this episode is your guide to solving inefficiencies and driving success.
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TIMESTAMPS
[01:20] Why Inefficiencies Are Costly
[03:10] Kaizen: A Solution for Efficiency
[05:30] Spotting Process Breakdowns
[08:00] Practical Steps to Eliminate Waste
Is email marketing just sending emails, or is it a dynamic tool for building lasting customer relationships?
In this episode, Hilary Corna talks with email marketing strategist Melanie Balke about developing a robust email marketing approach that adapts as a business grows. Melanie shares how to evolve from sending basic campaigns to leveraging advanced segmentation, loyalty programs, and lifecycle optimization. They discuss the role of metrics, how to avoid vanity pitfalls, and the art of balancing promotional content with genuine customer engagement. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your email approach, Melanie's insights offer valuable strategies for businesses of any size.
TIMESTAMPS
[05:20] The Myth of List Size as a Vanity Metric
[10:45] Creating High-Value Content for Better Engagement
[15:30] Lifecycle Optimization for Customer Conversion
[22:50] Balancing Promotional and Relationship-Driven Emails
[30:10] Advanced Tactics: Integrating SMS and Loyalty Programs
[38:00] Practical Tips for Small and Large Brands
ABOUT MELANIE BALKE
Melanie Balke is the CEO of EmailMarketers.com and a leading email marketing strategist known for helping e-commerce brands turn email lists into powerful tools for growth. With a focus on lifecycle optimization and smart segmentation, Melanie guides businesses to go beyond vanity metrics, building meaningful customer relationships that drive real conversions. Her data-driven, creative approach has made her a trusted advisor for brands looking to elevate their email marketing strategies.
https://www.theemailmarketers.com/
As we dive into 2025, we’re thrilled to share a special highlight reel from some of our most impactful conversations. This episode is packed with insights, stories, and strategies from incredible minds, offering a rich tapestry of ideas to inspire you.
Whether you’re looking to refine processes in your organization or spark fresh perspectives, these snippets have something for everyone. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and innovation together!
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TIMESTAMPS
[00:28] Greg Eisen
[06:05] Jessica Fialkovich
[10:57] Billy Bosch
[18:23] Jordan Passman
[22:10] Natasha Miller
In this episode, our host, Hilary Corna, delves into a transformative approach to organizational management—shifting from an owner-led to a manager-led business model. This shift allows companies to operate with resilience and scale, independent of constant oversight from their founders or CEOs. Hillary discusses the importance of creating standardized processes, delegating responsibilities effectively, and fostering a culture where systems are seen as empowering rather than restrictive.
Through practical advice and real-world examples, she explains how small to medium-sized businesses can develop sustainable structures that free leaders to focus on high-level goals. Learn how these adjustments can drive efficiency, reduce risk, and help CEOs take a step back without compromising the company’s performance. If you're a business leader looking to redefine your relationship with daily operations and embrace true scalability, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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TIMESTAMPS
[00:08:01] Shifting from Manager-Led to Owner-Led
[00:02:27] Recognizing the Value of Standardized Processes
[00:08:34] Delegation as a Strategy for Growth
[00:05:59] The Role of Systems in Scaling Operations
[00:08:23] Overcoming the "Founder Dependency" Challenge
[00:13:08] Practical Steps to Empower Teams
[00:10:43] Shifting Focus from Tasks to Management
Ever wondered how to create a culture that embraces growth, resilience, and lasting change?
In this episode, we dive into the power of process improvement and the impact it can have on both organizations and personal leadership. Returning after a refreshing break, our host brings renewed energy and fresh perspectives, sharing insights on what it takes to lead effectively in a world that demands continuous improvement. We’ll explore strategies to build a process-centered organization, foster resilient leadership, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership skills or deepen your understanding of structured processes, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to help you lead with impact and purpose.
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TIMESTAMPS
[03:30] Building a Process-Centric Organization
[07:45] The Key to Continuous Improvement in Teams
[10:10] Leadership Resilience and Personal Growth
[13:55] Embracing Change and Expanding Your Impact
[16:25] Strategies for Sustainable Organizational Growth
[19:40] Resources for Process-Driven Success
[22:00] Wrap-Up and Looking Forward
Why is process documentation often treated as a “one and done” task when it could be an invaluable asset?
In this episode, our host dives deep into the purpose and impact of properly documented processes within organizations. Discussing frameworks like EOS and concepts from books like "Scaling Up," the conversation explores why documentation is more than a risk mitigation tool—it’s a foundation for onboarding, training, and sustainable growth. Discover the three main reasons for documenting processes, the pitfalls of viewing it as a checklist item, and how a proactive approach can strengthen resilience in times of change. Whether you’re a leader, manager, or team member, this episode provides insights into making process documentation a living resource for your organization.
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TIMESTAMPS
[00:48] Introduction to Process Documentation
[02:10] Why Documenting Processes Matters
[05:20] How EOS and "Scaling Up" Approach Documentation
[09:15] Three Core Reasons for Process Documentation
[12:40] The “One and Done” Misconception
[16:30] Leveraging Documentation for Onboarding and Training
[19:50] Creating a Proactive, Living Document
In this episode of the Unprofessional Podcast, host Hilary Corna, best-selling author and former Toyota executive, sits down with Patrick Wallain, CEO and Founder at ABLEMKR. Together, they explore the power of process improvement in transforming organizations.
Drawing on Hillary’s 20+ years of experience and Patrick’s leadership insights, they discuss the tools and strategies that drive operational excellence.
From the Kaizen approach to practical tips you can apply today, this episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to enhance their organization’s competencies.
TIMESTAMPS:[04:25] Challenges of managing thousands of workers
[05:00] Insights from Patrick Wallain on leadership
[10:49] Future Vision and Next Steps
[12:44] The April Maker Journey
[26:16] Business Expansion and Growth Strategy
[27:46] Don't fall in love with the destination, fall in love with the process
ABOUT PATRICK WALLAIN
Growing up in a design-build family, Patrick was taught early on that hard work pays off. His dad was in a constant search for good subcontractors to work with in home building. Unable to find consistent subs, their family learned and completed all aspects of their spec home builds from earthworks and foundation to shingles and paint.
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In this episode, Hilary Corna discusses the importance of focusing on consistency to achieve business success. Rather than chasing new ideas or complex systems, Hilary emphasizes the value of mastering the "boring" tasks that truly drive results. Learn how falling in love with routine processes can help you solve key problems and avoid wasting time and resources. If you're looking to streamline your operations and see long-term growth, this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:23] Tools for Process Improvement: How to Get Started
[06:12] Kaizen Leadership: Lessons from Toyota
[10:45] The Impact of Process Improvement on Organizational Success
[15:30] How to Identify and Eliminate Operational Gaps
[21:12] Collaborative Process Improvement: Getting Teams Involved
[24:29] The First Step of the PDCA Process: Understanding Current State
[30:45] Using Process Flow to Increase Efficiency
[35:01] Creating a Competitive Advantage Through Process Excellence
[38:11] Diagnosing Process Issues: Using Information Flow to Solve Problems
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Ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the luxury resale market?
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of luxury resale with Courtney Watkins, the owner of a luxury research brand and the innovative marketplace "Mind and Yours." We explore the dynamics of buying, selling, and trading luxury accessories and clothing, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities within this growing industry. From the importance of the in-store shopping experience to what sets their brand apart from competitors, Courtney Watkins shares invaluable insights for anyone interested in the luxury resale market. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind curating high-end selections and creating a memorable shopping experience!
TIMESTAMPS
[00:30] Mine & Yours: Who is Courtney Watkins?
[02:35] Dealing with Competition.
[05:19] The Fun Side of the Second-Hand Luxury Business
[06:10] Physical Store vs. Online Shopping
[08:13] What Makes Mine & Yours Different?
[12:40] The Numbers Behind the Resale Business
[16:41] Future Vision for Mind and Yours
[17:26] Learning from the Entrepreneur Master Program
[19:12] Retail Processes Explained
ABOUT COURTNEY WATKINS
Courtney Watkins is the owner of Mine & Yours, Vancouver’s premiere Luxury Resale boutique. She got her start in fashion At 17 when she moved to LA to go to The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Her experience in LA ranged from working at a small boutique in Beverly Hills, a trend forecasting company and working as Paula Abdul’s personal assistant. After moving back to Vancouver in 2011, Courtney and her business partner realized that there was an opportunity in the Vancouver market for a new business that valued sustainability, interpersonal relationships and luxury fashion. The dream was to foster a community of women who invest in themselves- and their closets. The business plan was a bright, vibrant and welcoming luxury secondhand boutique in busy downtown Vancouver. Five years in, Mine & Yours has grown into a booming business with a strong, kick-ass community of clients
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https://www.instagram.com/mineandyoursco/
Do you find it hard when life changes all your plans? It’s time to start seeing things from another perspective.
Life has curious ways to teach us new lessons. In this episode, I share a hard and special moment in my life that changed my whole year and taught me how processes can be applied in every area of our lives.
Don't miss out on this episode - turn the hard moments of life into knowledge, motivation, and improvement.
TIME STAMPS
[01:50] Why do I do this podcast?
[02:30] The moment that changed my whole year
[04:20] My (slow) comeback
[05:20] Life’s lesson: Put what matters first, and the rest later
[08:20] Surrender to the process, be constant to get the results you want
In the early months of 2024, we proudly present our latest episode—a curated anthology of impactful conversations from the last quarter. This compilation offers an immersion into diverse perspectives shared by guests, encapsulating the essence of our podcast.
We invite you to explore these snippets and learn how to embrace process in your organization. Your insights are invaluable, so please consider leaving a review and sharing your thoughts. We want to hear from you!
TIMESTAMPS[00:28] Greg Eisen
[06:05] Jessica Fialkovich
[10:57] Billy Bosch
[18:23] Jordan Passman
[22:10] Natasha Miller
In this episode, explore the world of business exits with Jessica Fialkovich, owner of Exit Factor, a business exit expert.
Learn from Jessica's entrepreneurial journey, from running a wine boutique to creating the Exit Factor model. Discover the keys to increasing a company's value and the common mistakes owners make when exiting.
Get valuable advice and insights on starting the exit process and debunking myths about exiting a company.
TIME STAMPS[01:34] Entrepreneurial Beginnings: The Wine Boutique Journey.
[04:57] What is the Exit Factor Model?
[08:03] How to Improve My Company Value.
[11:00] Top Questions About Business Exit.
[15:19] Biggest Mistakes Owners Make When Exiting.
ABOUT JESSICA FIALKOVICHJessica Fialkovich is an exit expert, best selling author, speaker, small business advocate, and award-winning business owner. The founder of Exit Factor, she is also the co-owner of Transworld Business Advisors in Colorado, Dallas, and Las Vegas. Jessica is an entrepreneur at heart and successfully built and sold two startups, along with her husband and business partner, Al. With Transworld, they run the business brokerage firm that does the most M&A transactions annually for small and medium-sized businesses. She is also active in the entrepreneurial community, including Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). She resides between Dallas, TX and Denver, CO.
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In this episode, meet Natasha Miller, CEO of Entire Productions. From envisioning a career in performance art to leading a multi-million-dollar entertainment production company.
Explore the secrets behind their success, including branding prowess and streamlined processes. Discover Natasha's insights on marketing, continuous improvement, and the human touch in business.
Learn from her experiences, what she's proud of in her company, and gain invaluable advice for entrepreneurs.
TIME STAMPS[00:29] Natasha Miller Secret to Success
[05:32] The Impact of Processes
[22:26] How Bad Marketing Affects You Business
[23:56] Company Achievements and Innovations
[28:16] Defining Success Beyond Personal History
[31:10] Where to Find Natasha's Book
[31:49] Life-Changing Experience as Entrepreneur
[33:47] Advice for Entrepreneurs
ABOUT NATASHA MILLERNatasha Miller, CEO of Entire Productions, a three-time Inc. 5000 recipient, and author of Relentless, joins Eric on today’s podcast. Natasha’s book, Entitled, tells the story of her life.
In this episode, we delve into Jordan Passman's journey as the founder and CEO of Score a Score, uncovering his path into entrepreneurship.
His business, driven by aiding musicians in showcasing their music in films and series, addresses a significant need. Jordan shares engaging stories, highlights music's influence in daily life, and debunks common misconceptions about music production.
TIME STAMPS[07:09] How Music Production for Big Companies is Like.
[10:46] The Impact of Music in Daily Life.
[17:46] Debunking the Myth of Music Production.
[20:57] Applying the Power of Process.
[26:42] Insights and Tips for Entrepreneurs.
ABOUT JORDAN PASSMANJordan is the founder and CEO of Score a Score. Since starting the company in 2010, Score a Score has paid out millions of dollars to its roster of independent artists, and has worked on thousands of projects for clients across all mediums.
The company represents a global lineup of 300-plus diverse composers and a curated catalog of 70,000 tracks. Recent work includes campaigns for Microsoft, Verizon, Apple, MasterCard, TikTok, McDonald's, Disney, Meta, Google, Taco Bell and LinkedIn, blockbuster trailers for major film studios, and music supervision for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and HBO.
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In this episode, join us as we unravel the story behind Iconic, the e-commerce giant renowned for its zero sugar proteins, led by founder Billy Bosch.
Explore the essence of standing out in a saturated market, emphasizing the crucial importance of identifying what sets your brand apart. Moreover, delve into an intriguing discussion about entrepreneurs' values, personal growth, and the lasting financial legacy they aim to leave.
Tune in for a fascinating conversation into the realms of branding, entrepreneurship, and the impact of personal and organizational alignment.
TIME STAMPS[01:37] Discovering Iconic: Empowering Lives with Protein.
[04:41] Evolving into an E-commerce Brand.
[09:28] Driving Website Traffic and Influencer Marketing Insights.
[12:20] Competing in a Crowded Market.
[16:54] Aligning Organizational and Personal Values.
[23:23] The entrepreneurs' DNA.
[35:54] Advice on Branding and Company Building.
ABOUT BILLY BOSCHBilly Bosch is the Founder of ICONIC Protein, a brand that helps people reach their iconic bodies as they find it and leave the planet better than they found it. Billy is a subject matter expert when it comes to simplifying the understanding of health and wellness. Shop at http://www.drinkiconic.com/
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Today, Hilary sits down with Greg Eisen, a seasoned entrepreneur and Petra business coach.
Greg emphasizes the significance of tailored processes that align with your company's mission and vision. He also highlights the crucial role of CEOs in staying connected to the front line of their business, even while delegating tasks.
Prepare to elevate your business game and unlock the potential of purpose, accountability, and alignment for sustainable growth! Tune in and buckle up as we unlock thrilling strategies for sustainable business growth, courtesy of the amazing Greg Eisen.
TIME STAMPS
[05:55] Breaking through: transforming companies with scaling up.
[12:54] Striving for excellence: the key to success.
[13:36] Excellence vs quality: unveiling the true measure of success.
[18:24] CEO's pulse: systematizing processes for efficiency.
[26:55] Teams embracing processes vs teams that don't.
[36:21] Valuable advice for ceos: the power of reading and lean principles.
ABOUT GREG EISEN
Gregory Eisen is an entrepreneurial coach at Petra’s and a seasoned business leader known for his success in building profitable start-ups and implementing innovative strategies across diverse industries.
He emphasizes customer experience, scalable systems, top-tier advisors, and purpose-driven cultures as the keys to achieving growth and fulfillment.
With over 25 years of experience, Greg now focuses on helping others apply these principles to their businesses and personal lives.
If you enjoyed hearing from Greg Eisen on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregeisen/
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In this episode, we're diving into the role of training development and its significance within the PDCA process.
Today, our focus is on the fundamental step of training development and how it plays a role in providing teams with essential skills and knowledge, enhancing our business's day-to-day operations.
Furthermore, we will explore strategic facets of training development, such as tailoring content to specific audiences and synchronizing training schedules with the "Go Live" date.
Don't miss out on discovering how effective training development can elevate your business. Tune in now!
TIME STAMPS:
[2:29] Understanding the PDCA process.
[3:59] Role of training development in the "Do" phase.
[5:20] Identifying training needs.
[8:55] Duration of training development and post-training actions.
14:32] How to develop a training plan.
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Want to boost your business success? Start with your employees!
Building a positive and productive relationship with your workforce is key to success in today's cutthroat market. But how can you achieve this? By implementing processes that foster communication, collaboration, and transparency within your organization. And who better to guide you than Krystyn Sadler, President of Mosaic Consulting Group?
In this podcast episode, Krystyn shares her expert insights and practical tips for using processes to create a more engaged and productive workforce. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your relationships with both your employees and customers. Tune in now!
TIME STAMPS
[07:16] What does Mosaic Consulting Group do?
[09:47] The importance of Human Resources in companies.
[12:17] How can Human Resources processes be improved?
[14:18] Using processes to solve internal company chaos.
[21:44] A happy employee makes a happy customer.
[24:51] The changes seen before and after implementing processes.
[38:00] How to incorporate tools into processes.
[41:08] Connect with Krystyn.
ABOUT KRYSTYN SADLER
Krystyn Sadler is the President of Mosaic Consulting Group. Previously, she held the position of Vice President of Culture and People Warrior, where she was responsible for all aspects of Mosaic's team experience, including culture, employee engagement, benefits and compensation, talent management, and HR programs. As President, Krystyn combines her passion for human resources with a data-driven approach to meet Mosaic's business needs and support company values.
If you enjoyed hearing from Krystyn Sadler on our podcast and want to stay connected with her, be sure to follow her on her social media channels! You can find her on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystyn-sadler-58130940/
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We are celebrating 100 episodes! In this special episode dedicated to our community, we're unveiling three services designed to supercharge your processes and create a lasting impact with your clients.
Listen to the transformative journeys of Petra, Mosaic, and Natura Landscapes. These companies' stories offer a sneak peek into the power of continuous process improvement.
This episode offers exclusive insights to reshape your business landscape towards process mastery and operational excellence in 2024.
Thank you for being a crucial part of our community and celebrating this milestone of 100 episodes with us!
And if you want to book a call to see how we can support your organization, reach out to us at team@hilarycorna.com or schedule a call at www.hilarycorna.com/contact-us/.
TIME STAMPS
[01:57] How to work with me in 2024
[04:12] Three Services Based on PDCA Methodology
[05:11] 1) The Flow State Workshop
[08:09] 2) The Train the Trainer Program
[10:25] 3) The Human Way Program
[16:13] Petra's Company Story: Flow State Workshop
[19:34] Annie's Mosaic Story: The Train the Trainer Program
[22:18] Natura Landscapes' Story: The Human Way Program
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In this episode, we explore the impactful "ACT" phase of PDCA, highlighting its value in practical application and advocating process standardization for peak performance.
Today, we emphasize updating hiring and onboarding procedures post-"Go Live" to align with changes. Ensuring new hires receive current training is vital and reinforced by recording sessions.
We also address the challenges of unresolved issues post-planning and introduce the idea of preserving unimplemented concepts for future implementation.
Eager to know more? Tune in!
TIME STAMPS
[03:58] What the standardization process is about.
[05:21] Standardizing processes: Integrating updates for effective onboarding.
[09:47] Standardizing processes: Addressing unresolved challenges and idea preservation
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In today’s episode, the Director of Training at The ONE Thing company, Chris Dixon, joins us to talk about the bestseller book The ONE Thing and its methodology that keeps people referring it.
Chris shares insights on how identifying our 'one thing' can transform our lives. Get ready to embrace personal growth and the beauty of simplicity. Say goodbye to productivity myths and hello to prioritization that truly matters.
Discover how to align your purpose with core values and strike the perfect balance between personal and professional goals. Join us as we unlock the power of The One Thing with the dynamic Chris Dixon.
TIME STAMPS
[06:07] Discovering "the one thing."
[08:09] Embracing the beauty of simplicity.
[09:43] Debunking the productivity myth: doing too much vs. effective prioritization.
[11:29] Unveiling the impact of core values.
[13:40] When values misalign.
[17:45] Overcoming the block: embracing your one thing.
[20:20] Balancing personal and professional goals.
[22:26] Clearing the path to your one thing.
[30:40] Connect with Chris.
ABOUT CHRIS DIXON
Chris Dixon is the Director of Training at The ONE Thing, Host of The One Thing Podcast, and a 2X FAI World Champion. With expertise in leadership, personal growth, and a passion for skydiving, Chris inspires individuals to find their one thing.
If you enjoyed hearing from Chris Dixon on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- Website: https://the1thing.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dixon-373075188/
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In this episode, we delve into the seventh stage of the PDCA process known as "Sustain the Process and Monitor Results." Our focus is on maintaining processes, which corresponds to the "Check" phase.
Today, we shed light on a common challenge: the tendency to abandon processes when progress is slow. Ensuring the sustained operation and vigilant monitoring of processes is vital for unlocking their complete potential.
Curious to learn more? Tune in to discover how effectively sustaining and monitoring processes can lead to remarkable results.
TIME STAMPS
[06:19] Sustaining the process and monitoring results.
[10:29] Nurturing a culture of process improvement.
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In this episode, we dive into an exclusive interview with Mandy Burage, President of Petra Coach, who shares invaluable insights on embracing processes, investing in employee development, and creating a connected work environment.
Get ready to unlock the key to success and unleash your full potential with Mandy's expert advice. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge on coaching, leadership, and personal growth.
Tune in now to fuel your professional journey and transform your workplace into an unstoppable force!
TIME STAMPS[05:20] Embrace processes: From the beginning to systematization.
[09:14] The Petra process: Focusing on team members.
[12:08] What makes Petra's processes different?
[16:04] The values behind Petra's processes.
[19:45] Time management and setting goals.
[29:59] Passion for people: What Mandy loves about her work.
ABOUT MANDY BURAGE
Mandy Burage is a passionate member of the Petra Coach team, dedicated to personal growth and development. Joining as employee #2 In 2012, she experienced both the growth of Petra and her own journey.
Now on the Leadership Team, Mandy contributes to various aspects of the organization, making each day an exceptional experience for Petra Members and Team Members.
Outside of work, Mandy enjoys time with her family and has a passion for running and Orange Theory.
If you enjoyed hearing from Mandy on our podcast and want to stay connected with her, be sure to follow her on her social media channels! You can find her on:
- Petra’s Website: https://petracoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyburage - Email: mandy@petracoach.com
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In this episode, we delve into a critical phase of the PDCA process: the "Go Live" step.
We will shed light on the transformative potential of the "Go Live" phase in the PDCA process. From discovering errors to embracing change and creating impactful communication.
Additionally, we'll navigate the process of transitioning to a new approach and addressing strategic facets of "Go Live." A central question emerges: How should you approach a "Go Live" announcement?
"Go Live" encompasses more than just processes; it signifies the celebration of progress and offers a glimpse into an auspicious future. Tune in!
TIME STAMPS
[4:00] Executing 'Go Live'
[6:41] Strategies for successful 'go live': effective communication with your team
[9:30] Crafting a positive 'go live' message: embracing change and future prospects
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Jim Taszarek, President and Co-Founder of Market Enginuity, joins us this week to unveil the secrets to growing revenue and strengthening processes.
Join us as Jim shares his invaluable insights, taking us through the dynamic world of audio and the pivotal role of effective processes. CEOs, get ready to make processes your secret weapon for unstoppable scalability.
This episode is a powerhouse of strategies and insights that have propelled Market Enginuity to the top of the industry. Tune in now and ignite the revolution in your business.
TIME STAMPS
[09:30] Broadcasting evolution: Debunking the myth of dying audio.
[11:40] From Phoenix to success: How Market Enginuity grew and thrived.
[12:59] Harnessing the power of processes.
[16:06] Overcoming challenges and maximizing efficiency through technology.
[17:43] The CEO's dilemma: Embracing processes for organizational success.
[23:24] The risk of neglecting processes.
[27:56] Unlocking the value of processes in service-based industries.
[33:09] How Market Enginuity utilizes processes for long-term success.
ABOUT JIM TASZAREK
Jim Taszarek is the President and Co-Founder of Market Enginuity, leading the largest public media sponsorship sales force in the U.S. With 22+ years of experience, he excels in analyzing corporate sponsorship performance and developing strategic plans to maximize revenue. Jim actively contributes to industry associations and has showcased his expertise in corporate sponsorship sales sessions. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and resides in Phoenix, AZ.
If you enjoyed hearing from Jim Taszarek on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- Website: https://marketenginuity.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-taszarek-jr-27a3024/
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In this episode we delve into the overview of the PDCA process. Our goal is to help you gain a clear understanding of the steps you need to become acquainted with before diving into each individual one separately.
This comprehensive overview streamlines Toyota's concepts, making them easier for you, our audience, to grasp. Don't miss out—tune in and expand your knowledge!
TIME STAMPS
[04:55] What Is the PDCA Process?
[07:30] PDCA Process Step 1: Understand the Current State.
[10:54] PDCA Process Step 2: Identifying Problems.
[11:36] PDCA Process Step 3: Prioritizing Problems.
[13:11] PDCA Process Step 4: Identifying Countermeasures.
[15:12] PDCA Process Step 5: Developing Countermeasures.
[17:47] PDCA Process Step 6: Training Development.
[18:56] Go Live.
[20:11] PDCA Process Steps 7 and 8: Checking and Acting Processes.
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Being a boss is not the same as being a leader.
A leader directs and motivates a team without imposing their own ideas to generate a positive result, while a boss is an imposed authority that uses its power to command or issue orders to one or more people. However, there are many concepts, as there are leadership types.
In this episode, we talk about intuitive leadership with our guest Susan Brady. So, if you're looking to become a better leader, this episode is for you. Don't miss it!
TIME STAMPS
[01:54] What's intuitive leadership?
[09:16] What types of leadership should cease to exist?
[11:58] What benefit do you get from using this type of leadership?
[14:10] What is psychological safety in a company?
[20:24] Characteristics of a true leader.
[23:49] The individualistic culture in companies
ABOUT SUSAN BRADY
Susan is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the first Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
Susan has previously published two books on leadership. Her third, co-authored by Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US Janet Foutty and Simmons University President Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, Arrive & Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership (McGraw-Hill), debuted in April 2022 and landed on the best-seller list in the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today.
Susan also serves as emeritus board member for Strong Women, Strong Girls and as a Strategic Advisor for the relationship technology company, Our.Love.
If you enjoyed hearing from Susan on our podcast and want to stay connected with her, be sure to follow her on her social media channels! You can find her on:
- https://www.inclusiveleadership.com/team/susan-brady/
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In this episode, our main focus will be on the pivotal fifth step of the PDCA Process: Developing Countermeasures. We'll dive into the process of creating appropriate countermeasures, emphasizing the significance of a realistic approach. We discussed effective ways to manage the 30-day sprint of development, which sets the premises for making a substantial impact. Additionally, we'll highlight why the development of countermeasures holds such importance in the PDCA Process and how it serves as a key solution to overcoming the challenges we encounter within our organizations.
Don't miss out on this episode. This is the one everyone is waiting for! Tune in and join us in this conversation.
TIME STAMPS
[04:05] Step 5: Developing Countermeasures in the PDCA Process.
[06:42] Differentiating between Identifying and Developing Countermeasures
[07:59] Setting Premises: Giving Your Team the 30-Day Leap
[10:00] 80% Completion Rate: Allowing Room for Unexpected Circumstances.
[13:13] Go Live Date: Taking Action with Developed Countermeasures.
[17:01] Efficiently Managing the 30-Day Period in Continuous Improvement.
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In this episode, Josh discusses the significance of driving consistency through effective processes and how routine can help you break free from the mundane. As a CEO, it's crucial to do the right things to ensure business success, and BPM can be the secret sauce to achieve that.
While processes may not be glamorous, they are a powerful tool that can transform your business. By optimizing your business processes through BPM, you can reduce costs, increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Don't be left behind in the race, tune this episode now to learn how to optimize your business processes!
TIME STAMPS
[04:47] Where to apply processes in your business?
[09:13] Why consistency is vital in your processes
[19:25] Reimagining your processes and why it's essential for your business
[24:23] Where has Josh used processes successfully?
[27:50] The benefits of process optimization for CEOs and their businesses
[40:45] Connect with Josh.
ABOUT JOSH PHEGAN
Josh Phegan is an internationally renowned speaker, trainer, and coach for high-performance real estate agents and agencies. He is the number one preferred trainer for Australia's top 100 agents and top 50 women in real estate. He personally coaches some of the biggest names in the real estate industry, including new, emerging, and high-performance agents. His number one sales agent has written over $20.5m in fees, closed over 250 transactions and generated $1.1 billion in sales. In 2023, he is set to perform at 200 events, both face-to-face and virtually, in the US, UK, UAE, New Zealand, and Australia. Josh works with leading real estate agencies at both training and boardroom levels, and he hosts industry-leading events such as the Real Estate Blueprint. He is also the producer behind the High-Performance podcast with Alexander Phillips. Dynamic, captivating, and fast-paced,
If you enjoyed hearing from Josh Phegan on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- Website: https://joshphegan.com.au/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshphegan/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshphegancoach
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Get ready to plant the seeds of success in your business with Josh Senneff, President and COO at Natura.
During our conversation, Josh sheds light on the perils of unresolved problems within a company and emphasizes the urgency of addressing them promptly. He also underscores exactly how listening to employees and fostering collaboration can prevent costly repetition.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights into integrating processes in service-based businesses, prioritizing internal values, and proactively tackling issues for sustained growth. Tune in for a fruitful discussion with Josh Senneff, where success takes root.
TIME STAMPS[12:45] Applying processes in service-based businesses.
[17:24] The importance of internal values in an organization.
[20:28] Natura challenges before implementing processes.
[31:31] Consistency and trusting the process.
[39:04] The importance of promptly addressing unresolved problems.
[52:36] Rolling up processes: streamlining operations.
[55:18] Avoiding costly repetition: learning from mistakes.
ABOUT JOSH SENNEFF
Josh Senneff is the President and COO of Natura, an Interior Plant Design and Maintenance firm in Texas and Florida. Natura creates environments where PEOPLE THRIVE by providing live plants to offices, hotels, and business spaces. They also run an online plant shop at www.plantz.com, providing large tropical plants directly to US households. His passion is in the people and process side of the organization, teasing out frustrations and positioning employees to win in all interactions.
If you enjoyed hearing from Josh on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- Website: https://naturahq.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturaHQ/
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Hey, did you know that women are making big strides in the software development industry?
Yup, it used to be a boys' club, but now we're seeing more and more women take on leadership roles. And it's not just because of their unique perspectives and problem-solving skills, although those are huge pluses. Women leaders also create inclusive and collaborative work environments, which is super important for business growth.
In this episode, we chat with Jen Leech, founder and COO of Truss, a software development company. We discuss women's leadership in software development, the importance of reputation, and dispel some of the biggest myths about software development. Jen shares her perspective on design as an art form and emphasizes the importance of achieving results in the shortest amount of time. Tune in to hear how Truss is breaking barriers in the industry with their unique approach to software development.
Tune in to hear more about Truss's unique approach to software development and how they're breaking barriers in the industry.
TIME STAMPS
[00:58] Meet Jen Leech, COO of Truss.
[04:35] About Truss.
[07:54] Tips for retaining customers and building a strong reputation.
[09:31] The importance of reputation.
[15:57] The art of software development and why it matters.
[21:08] Debunking the biggest myth in software development.
[25:27] Empowering women in software development and creating inclusive work environments.
[29:10] The future of Truss and their vision for the industry.
[31:30] Jen's proudest moment as COO.
[38:28] Strategies for building a great team for your business.
[39:36] Why Truss is the right choice for your software development needs.
[46:46] Connect with Truss and learn more about their services. ABOUT JEN LEECHJen is an entrepreneur and software engineer with experience at nearly every level of the tech stack, from user-facing applications down to silicon. In 2012, she co-founded and bootstrapped Truss, and in 2014, the company helped save healthcare.gov. With a focus on human-centered design and robust infrastructure automation and security practices, Truss continues to make better services available to those who need them. In her free time, Jen enjoys hiking the hills of Berkeley and Oakland, reading non-fiction, and playing Beethoven on the piano. She takes pride in being the architect of a thriving zero-water-use native garden in the California desert.
If you had a blast tuning into our podcast and want to keep the fun going with Jen Leech and Truss, fear not! You can keep up with her latest adventures by following her on:
- Website: https://truss.works/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trussworks/
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The constant advancement of technology is one of the biggest concerns for millions of people. Why? Because of the fear that their work is no longer needed by companies. However, our guest today, Nishika de Rosairo, has a different perspective on this.
Nishika believes that the advancement of technology is an opportunity for us to unlock our human potential and take up more meaningful workplaces within companies.
What do you think about this? Join the conversation by listening to this episode. You are going to love it!
TIMES TAMPS
[00:30] Who's Nishika de Rosairo?
[05:46] What does the Human Q company do?
[08:55] Why do companies need Human Q?
[12:10] The myth of unlocking human potential.
[16:14] The before and after working with the Human Q.
[17:35] How to successfully implement tech in companies?
[19:40] Should we remove human labor?
[31:18] Where to find Nishika?
BIO
Nishika de Rosairo is the Founder and CEO of humanQ, the world's technology-driven pioneer of Group Coaching. At humanQ, Nishika helps leaders discover their organizations’ human potential, accelerating the transformation of digital mindsets for individuals, organizations, and societies. She was a Strategic Advisor to Fortune 500 companies including Salesforce for more than 15 years, and has traveled around the world to dozens of countries. As a skilled keynote speaker, HR leaders, executives, government organizations, women in technology, and those interested in improving their workforce from a human-centered perspective will find her insights very inspiring.
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- https://humanq.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishikaderosairo/
Running a business is not always smooth sailing - problems crop up all the time. That's where countermeasures come in. By developing effective countermeasures, you can strengthen your processes at all stages of growth and overcome any obstacles that come your way.
But here's the thing - a countermeasure isn't just the answer to the problem. It's the means to fix the problem. By addressing issues with well-designed countermeasures, you can streamline your operations and achieve greater success.
When problems arise, don't panic. Instead, take a step back. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to do just that!
TIME STAMPS[02:47] What are countermeasures in process improvement used for and how to use them?
[04:42] How to identify countermeasures?
[06:25] The 1st component of countermeasures: the key operational change.
[08:25] The 2nd component of countermeasures: supporting tools.
[15:29] The 3rd component of countermeasures: the person in charge.
[22:06] The relationship between problems and countermeasures.
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Without a post-sale process, businesses run the risk of losing clients. But if you have a well-defined and well-executed process, you can not only satisfy your customers but also build long-term loyalty.
Processes play a vital role in creating a positive customer experience. By implementing processes, businesses can ensure consistent levels of service, which helps build trust and loyalty among customers. This can lead to repeat business and positive reviews! Who doesn't want that, right?
Join us as we chat about the importance of using processes as a game-changer for businesses to keep customers coming back. Our guest, Jim Manley, CEO and Director of Manley Creative, will share his experience with processes and highlight the significance of connecting with people and nurturing customer relationships. So kick back, relax, and discover more about the power of processes in keeping customers happy and coming back for more!
TIME STAMPS
[02:53] The Importance of Post-Sale Processes.
[09:19] How Do You Show Your Customers That You Care?
[17:55] How Processes Benefit Companies.
[24:17] Why Should You Start Using Processes?
[32:53] What's the Next Step for Manley Creative?
[36:56] Final Piece of Advice from Jim.
ABOUT JIM MANLEY
Jim is an award winning director and CEO of Manley Creative. He has been creating videos for nearly 30 years and has won 28 Rocky Mountain Emmys and 2 worldwide film festival awards. In addition to being a Dad of 3 boys, Jim is also an educator, a Phoenix Theatre Company board member, a member of the Suns Charities 88 philanthropy group and an advisory board member for the Phoenix Film Foundation.
If you enjoyed hearing from Jim Manley on our podcast and want to stay connected with him, be sure to follow him on his social media channels! You can find him on:
- Website: https://manleycreative.com/
- Email: Jim@ManleyCreative.com
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Have you ever thought about supporting democratic governments internationally? Well, today's guest Julie Cane did.
Julie is the CEO and co-founder of Democracy Investments, a firm focused on promoting democracy and influencing capital flows in financial markets.
In this episode, Julie will talk about her firm, Democracy Investments, and the goal she wants to achieve with it. In addition, we will dive into the different funds in the financial market, economic crises, and the democracy levels worldwide.
If you're a business person, you're gonna love this episode. Don't miss it!
TIME STAMPS:
[0:54] Who's Julie Cane?
[6:10] Types of investment funds.
[7:50] What is environmental social government?
[10:19] Which are the countries with more democracy?
[18:43] Why is quality better than volume in business?
[22:40] Why do economic crises occur in the world?
[27:03] Where to find Julie.
BIO:
Julie Cane is the CEO and co-founder of Democracy Investments, a firm focused on promoting democracy and influencing capital flows in financial markets. The firm manages the Democracy International Fund ETF (ticker DMCY) which tilts an international equity portfolio toward democracies and away from authoritarians by leveraging their exclusive license of The Economist’s Democracy Index for financial products globally.
The firm’s goal is to decrease the cost of capital for democracies which can correlate to increased economic growth, and the reverse for authoritarian states. Additionally, by making investment proportional to democracy scores and never dropping investment in a nation to zero, the strategy could create a market-based incentive for democratic reforms. Over time, Democracy Investments aims to influence capital flows in such a way that will encourage all countries to improve their democracy scores.
Julie Cane’s 20+ year background in financial services includes developing market leading innovations at Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab Advisor Services, SEI Investments and Autodesk Ventures. Julie began her career as a U.S. Naval Aviator flying the SH-3 Sea King helicopter conducting combat search and rescue training missions and torpedo recovery in San Diego and the Philippines. Julie holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA.
SOCIAL
- Website: https://www.democracyinvestments.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cane-3aa12b8/
- Instagram: @DemocracyDmcy
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of problems? It's time to start tackling the big ones before they become even more challenging.
In my recent episode, I shared some insights on how to identify problems in processes, so now it's time to dive deeper and let's talk about problem prioritization. This is the third step of the PDCA process that I guide clients through to roll out process releases in their organization.
Problem prioritization helps us understand which problems need solving first. It helps us focus our efforts on the things that drive the most ROI in the shortest amount of time.
In this episode, I'll teach you the two main components you need to consider for how to prioritize which problems to solve so you stop wasting time and money
Don't miss out on this episode - turn the chaos of work into manageable tasks that can be tracked, measured, and improved. Tune in now!
TIME STAMPS
[00:30] Why should we prioritize problems?
[03:12] How to solve problems?
[05:43] How to use qualitative metrics to prioritize problems?
[10:17] How to use quantitative research to prioritize problems?
[18:42] How to focus on the problems that drive the most ROI?
EPISODE RESOURCES
Learn how to prioritize your problems - take a look at our worksheet now and start solving them all: https://hilarycorna.com/process-worksheet-download/
Who would have imagined that 2004 would revolutionize the world of radio with the creation of podcasts? This technological innovation continues to be a growing market and has a promising future.
In this episode, we welcomed our guest, Harry Clark, CEO of Soundrise, to talk to us about the future of podcasting.
As CEO of Soundrise, Harry Clark has a singular vision: to support a thriving network of diverse and independent creators, with the freedom to tell the stories they want and build meaningful connections with their audiences.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:30] Who's Harry Clark?
[4:22] The difference between public radio and podcasting.
[6:54] Harry's favorite podcast.
[8:17] What's the future of podcasting?
[12:10] The art of podcasting.
[17:14] Harry's company beginnings.
[23:00] The first and last years of Soundrise.
[39:50] The benefits of processes.
BIO
With a focus on innovation and growth, Harry has spent more than 30 years developing large-scale customer solutions across both commercial and public media.
Most recently, as Chief Revenue Officer for Market Enginuity, Harry oversaw sales for PRX, the leading distributor of public radio programs and podcasts including Song Exploder, TED Talks Daily, and The Moth. With a deep understanding of the podcast business, Harry works behind the scenes to bring the best people together and support their success.
SOCIAL
- https://www.wearesoundrise.com/
Taiichi Ohno once said, "No one has more trouble than the person who claims to have no trouble."
It is commonplace to accept problems in processes as “how it is”, but this is the biggest danger of all, accepting the current state rather than working towards an ideal state.
To solve problems well, you have to know how to identify them.
In this episode, I want to teach you how to categorize problems and the common mistakes we see in problem solving.
Have a listen and let us know what you think in the reviews! For all my process nerds out there, you’re gonna love it, I promise!
TIME STAMPS
[00:30] What are business operations?
[04:48] How to identify problems in your processes?
[09:00] 8 types of waste in processes.
[20:02] Common mistakes in problem solving.
All relationships have ups and downs, and none is exempt from conflict.
To help us understand and resolve conflicts in our relationships, today's guest, Annie Lalla, will join us in this episode.
Annie is a coach with knowledge of biology, philosophy, and psychology. Today, she will be teaching and advising us on how to build a good couple relationship and feel safe through conflict resolution and couple communication.
Remember, no relationship is perfect, but there is always room for improvement.
TIME STAMPS:
[0:30] The three entities of the relationship: you, your partner, and the relationship.
[4:30] The lover vs. the fighter.
[6:21] How to be a lover and not a fighter?
[9:30] How to resolve relationship conflicts?
[13:15] How do I know what role I play in my relationship?
[17:28] How past relationships influence present ones.
[24:37] Codes of conflict.
[27:54] Should we break up after a conflict?
BIO:
With an Honors Science Degree in Biology & Philosophy (minor in Buddhism), Annie studies include evolutionary psychology, integral theory, spiral dynamics, intergenerational family systems and therapeutic sexuality. With professional certifications in Emotions Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis, her tools extend to metaphoric reframes, role-play and interacting with clients as their highest selves.
SOCIAL:
- Website: https://annielalla.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lallabird/?hl=en
For our guest, Andrew Horn, all we need to build solid relationships is confidence, create connections, and have clear communication.
In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Tribute, a video maker for special occasions, Andrew also trains organizations and leaders around the globe on Social Flow - a simple, science-informed framework for confidence, communication, and connection.
In this episode, we will talk about the four-question framework to create confidence, clear communication, and connection. Also, we will dive into the meaning of purpose and calling, internal belonging, and transpersonal meditation.
TIME STAMPS:
[1:10 What's Tribute.co?
[5:40] The difference between art and fine art.
[9:00] The power of digital communication.
[11:10] Purpose and calling vs. connection and communication.
[15:00] What role does inclusiveness play in internal belonging?
[21:40] How to build solid relationships?
[26:22] The four pillars of awareness.
[45:56] The 4-question framework.
[53:10] Where to find Andrew.
BIO:
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Tribute.co (INC500 #256) and has been coined the “Dale Carnegie for the Digital Age” by Forbes. In addition to building companies, Andrew trains organizations and leaders around the globe on Social Flow - a simple, science-informed framework for confidence, communication and connection.
SOCIAL:
- Tribute website: tribute.co
- Tribute Instagram: @wetribute
- Andrew’s website: www.itsandrewhorn.com
- Andrew’s Instagram: @itsandrewhorn
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Tribute.co Discount: UNPROFESSIONAL
New year, new... news?
This episode is not your typical New Year's episode. Today marks the second anniversary of our podcast. We've reached over 30 countries with 80 episodes, and I couldn't be more grateful to all of you who actively listen to and support the podcast.
As I said before, we have news! Our podcast is going to have a slight change during 2023 to provide you with better information and lighten the pressure on my shoulders in this new phase of my life, which I will share with you during the episode.
With that said, thank you and happy 2023!
TIMESTAMPS
[0:30] New year piece of advice.
[2:58] Podcast changes.
[6:45] My 2023 news.
[7:53] Thank you's gift.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Survey: https://hilary878479.typeform.com/to/qgGJEVE5
Do you have problems with alcohol? If so, you could possibly suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder, better known as alcoholism.
In this episode, alcohol-free lifestyle expert Amanda Kuda will join us.
Due to the normalization of alcohol in society, Amanda, like many of us, didn't realize that her alcohol consumption kept her from reaching all her potential. Once she discovered it, she decided to make a change for herself and live an alcohol-free lifestyle, an experience that later led her to become a coach and help others.
Join the conversation and listen to the episode.
Today, we will talk about the negative effects of alcohol, the spectrum of alcohol consumption, the sobriety perspective, the loss of identity, and more.
TIME STAMPS:
[1:09] The normalization of alcohol in society.
[2:38] The spectrum of alcohol consumption.
[5:41] Alcohol use disorder symptoms.
[8:37] What prevents people from giving up alcohol?
[12:27] The challenges of sobriety.
[16:12] The benefits of giving up alcohol.
[23:49] How does alcohol affect my social life?
[29:25] What is the first step to stop drinking?
[32:30] Where to find Amanda.
BIO:
Amanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire.
She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization, and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda is currently under contract with Penguin Random House imprint and she's ready to publish her first book, Unbottled Potential (on shelves October 2023).
SOCIAL:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/
- Website: https://amandakuda.com/
- What is Your Alcohol-Free Archetype Quiz: https://amandakuda.com/quiz
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- https://hubermanlab.com/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health/
- https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/
Learning from other industries can help detect patterns and trends of what success looks like across the board. Sometimes certain aspects are industry specific, but being well rounded and understanding different perspectives helps with critical thinking and problem solving. My guest today shares his decade plus of experience in the film and television industry and gives us insight on what really works.
Bobby Hoppey holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Corporate Communications from Elon University. His executive experience includes indie finance shops Complementary Colors, Valparaiso Pictures and Echo Lake Entertainment, where he oversaw their respective in-house project slates. His most recent producorial credits include Neon's Pig starring Nicolas Cage (streaming on Hulu) and the LGBTQ rom-com Straight Up (streaming on Netflix)—both Independent Spirit Award nominees. Bobby has a number of feature projects currently in development through his new production shingle Coveside Films.
Time Stamps:
(4:42) The Lifecycle of Film/Television Development
(6:48) Development Process
(14:00) Buyer’s vs Producers
(22:05) After the Buyer Interest
(25:20) What Makes a Great Film to Bobby?
(30:32) Character Development
(38:06) Favorite Actors and Actresses
(43:40) Biggest Myths in the Entertainment Industry
(49:02) Bobby’s Guilty Pleasure
(51:46) Where to Find Bobby
Follow Bobby on Instagram - @BobbyHoppey
Living in Austin, we’ve seen many popular companies either start or move their HQ and Regional Offices here such as Onnit, Yeti and Indeed, to name a few. We’ve also seen a trend of tech companies specializing in health and wellness start here in the city.
My guest today is Marcus Stroud, the Co-Founder of TXV: an early stage venture capital firm that led investments into companies such as Oura, Future, Levels and Open. We talk about how Marcus started in Venture Capital, how he defines human performance, the future of human performance and new companies emerging in the space.
Time Stamps:
(1:00) Who is Marcus?
(1:54) How Marcus Started
(3:55) What is a Venture Capital Fund?
(5:35) Who is Marcus’s Customer?
(10:25) Defining Human Performance
(14:00) The Future of Human Performance
(23:38) Missing Opportunity in the Space
(26:45) What Marcus Uses
(29:47) Where To Find Marcus
Follow Marcus on Instagram
“Communication” has become a buzzword in today’s modern workplace with few understanding its true importance and value. Many companies say they want to communicate effectively to their teams and employees, but so much of communication is nonverbal and, in turn, misunderstood. My guest today has helped his clients gain over a billion dollars in new business using the communication strategies he teaches.
Richard Newman is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 22 years, his team has trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world to improve their communication and make a larger impact. We talk about two major aspects of communication, what you’re communicating with your hands and arms, the science of communication—including a very interesting study—and much more!
Time Stamps:
(2:00) Richard’s Story
(6:08) Where Richard Lives
(6:35) Two Biggest Things About Communication
(10:00) The Science of Communication
(20:00) Talking With Your Hands/Communication with Your Arms
(25:40) A Story of Transformation
(27:50) Richard’s Product Suite
(29:26) Where to Find Richard
Follow Richard:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnewmanspeaks/
Body Talk Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukbodytalk/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaks/
Body Talk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/communicationskillstraining/
Our guest today is pioneering the next evolution in website interface and interaction by focusing on personalization of the user and making them feel heard and understood. This focus on personalization has boosted many key metrics that our guest will dive into today!
Kirsty Dawe is the CEO of Webeo, B2B website personalisation software that delivers a proven solution to the website conversion problem in B2B. Webeo’s software helps B2B organizations increase website leads by delivering a highly relevant, personalized experience to the B2B buyer as soon as they hit the website and tailoring that journey as they move through the funnel. They have dedicated the last ten years to making sure their product maximizes conversion around the complex B2B buyer journey.
Kirsty has academic and practical experience in B2B marketing and lead generation, automation, data analysis, business growth, technology innovation and full marketing mix in various sectors. Before Webeo, she held the role of Managing Director at award-winning agency Really B2B for 15 years. Dawe is a DMA B2B Council Member, regular Superbrands judge and proud advocate for B2B marketing worldwide. She is also a mother of three, mentor and coach.
With her extensive knowledge and skills in B2B marketing and website customization, Kirsty is ready to share with our community her insight on the importance of website personalization and how it can help solve conversion problems while increasing business ROI.
Time Stamps:
(1:04) Who is Kirsty?
(1:42) Kirsty’s Founder Story
(6:50) When Things Started to Click
(9:31) Client Example
(12:30) How Webeo Works
(15:35) Personalization Musts
(16:55) Myths in Website Personalization
(23:42) Kirsty’s Personal Life
(28:28) Kirsty’s Guilty Pleasure
(30:13) Where to Find Kirsty
Follow Kirsty on Instagram
I’ve been looking forward to having this guest on for many months now, and he’s finally on the show! If you’ve spent any length of time in the self-help/personal development world, you’ve probably heard of the book “The One Thing” by Gary Keller, which reached #1 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Our guest today co-authored that bestseller and is joining us today to talk about prioritization, simplicity in life and his upcoming projects.
Jay Papasan is an American writer, business executive and the Vice President of Publishing and Executive Editor at KellerINK, the publishing arm of Keller Williams Realty. He and his wife Wendy are owners of The Papasan Real Estate Team. In 2014, he was named one of the “Most Powerful People in Real Estate” by Swanepoel Power 200.
Time Stamps:
(0:45) Long Anticipated Guest
(3:10) Gary Keller
(3:50) What’s on Jay’s Mind Currently
(7:50) The One Thing - 80/20 Rule on Steroids
(10:20) What is Jay Not Good At
(13:55) Playing Too Many Roles in Life
(27:15) Jay’s Most Recent Book
(34:00) Where to Find Jay
Follow Jay on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaypapasan/?hl=en
I’m so honored to welcome our guest today, as she is a testament to female leadership and doing things the right way. Dr. Connie Book is Elon University’s 9th president, elected in 2018. In March of 2015, she was named the first female Provost and Dean of Citadel College, one of six senior military schools. We discuss myths and trends in higher education and her predictions when it comes to the future of work with the rise of remote access. She also shares what a day in the life of being the president of a university is like!
Time Stamps:
(0:42) Accepting the Whole Human
(1:00) Introducing Dr. Connie Book
(2:36) A True Day in the Life
(7:05) The New Generation
(11:18) Dr. Book’s Inspirations and Community
(13:48) Myths in Higher Education
(18:16) Trends in Higher Education
(22:12) Anti vs Pro
(23:16) Predictions on Higher Education
(26:20) The Nature of Remote Work
(31:06) Building Back Trust
(33:45) Parting Words
(36:11) Where to Find Dr. Book
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Follow Dr. Book and Elon University at @elonuniversity Check Out An Article on Dr. Book - https://www.elon.edu/u/president-elect/ Watch My Commencement Address Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbtx6S2NA7Q
Capping off the “[His & Hers] Our Love Story” series, it’s finally time to share the details of our wedding! We always wanted to have our wedding in Hawaii, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We share all the planning and experiences we had with our friends and family, details on my dress, the ceremony and a surprise you don’t want to miss!
Time Stamps:
(0:30) Intro to Part 3
(2:30) Always Wanted It In Hawaii
(12:13) Field Day at Our Wedding
(16:00) Hilary’s Dress
(21:10) The Ceremony
(28:00) Wrapping Up Brunch and a Surprise
(34:18) 4:30 Happy Hour
(40:06) January 24th Anniversary
The best CEOs and C-Suite executives I’ve been around have an important thing in common: they take their health and their performance seriously. They invest in themselves to optimize their health (I’m no different) and are always finding a way to get a leg up. My guest today is going to teach us several methods and tips on how to optimize our health and our lives through biohacking.
Kayla Barnes is an entrepreneur and certified brain health coach with a mission to help her clients and community achieve optimal health through science-backed and proven approaches. Barnes has been named one of the top longevity leaders globally and has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Byrdie, BeWell, Biohackers Magazine + more. Barnes studied nutrition and has trained under the renowned brain doctor, Dr. Daniel Amen.
Time Stamps:
(1:00) Kayla Barnes Intro
(3:00) Dr. Daniel Amen
(4:55) Brain Scanning
(8:10) Why I Invested in Preventive Care
(11:20) Hyperbaric Therapy
(14:14) Other Favorite Treatments
(15:57) Oura Ring and Important Statistics
(17:30) Nutrition and Brain Health
(22:55) Importance of Sleep
(24:55) Alcohol and Sleep
(28:20) Red Light Therapy
(30:13) Transformation Story
(33:15) What Kayla Wished More People Knew
(34:28) Where to Find Kayla
Follow Kayla on Instagram - @kaylabarnes
The best CEOs and C-Suite executives I’ve been around have an important thing in common: they take their health and their performance seriously. They invest in themselves to optimize their health (I’m no different) and are always finding a way to get a leg up. My guest today is going to teach us several methods and tips on how to optimize our health and our lives through biohacking.
Kayla Barnes is an entrepreneur and certified brain health coach with a mission to help her clients and community achieve optimal health through science-backed and proven approaches. Barnes has been named one of the top longevity leaders globally and has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Byrdie, BeWell, Biohackers Magazine + more. Barnes studied nutrition and has trained under the renowned brain doctor, Dr. Daniel Amen.
Time Stamps:
(1:00) Kayla Barnes Intro
(3:00) Dr. Daniel Amen
(4:55) Brain Scanning
(8:10) Why I Invested in Preventive Care
(11:20) Hyperbaric Therapy
(14:14) Other Favorite Treatments
(15:57) Oura Ring and Important Statistics
(17:30) Nutrition and Brain Health
(22:55) Importance of Sleep
(24:55) Alcohol and Sleep
(28:20) Red Light Therapy
(30:13) Transformation Story
(33:15) What Kayla Wished More People Knew
(34:28) Where to Find Kayla
Follow Kayla on Instagram - @kaylabarnes
The tenured era of spending 25 years at one company, receiving the gold watch and retiring is dead. We live in the most flexible job market and ecosystem that we ever have along with the stigma of “job hopping” decreasing more and more. As a business owner, you have two separate pools of clients: customers and talent recruitment. In today’s episode, we will look deeper into recruiting, talent development and work flexibility with one of the experts in the space.
Evan Sohn is Founder of Recuriter.com, an on-demand recruiting platform providing flexible talent acquisition solutions that scale from startups to the Fortune 100. With an on-tap network of thousands of recruiting professionals, advanced artificial intelligence sourcing software and recruitment marketing automation, Recruiter.com helps businesses solve today’s complex hiring challenges.
Time Stamps:
(1:29) Evan’s First Company and Success
(3:39) Sharing Failures
(6:10) Getting to Recruiter.com
(14:25) Employee Power
(18:50) The Mistakes of Over Hiring
(29:55) No More Stigma Around Work Flexibility
(37:05) Main Message from Evan
(38:16) Where to Find Evan
Check Out Recruiter.com on LinkedIn
Are you ready to hear the most epic engagement story? If you remember from Part 1 of this 3-part series, we left you on a cliffhanger: whether Chris’s identical twin was the one I fell back in love with or if it was the real Chris. From there, we share exactly how Chris proposed to me, how I had no idea even while it was happening, and my response to him. Stick around for the third and final episode of the series coming next month where we talk about how we threw the best wedding in Hawaii!
Time Stamps:
(1:02) Recapping Part 1
(2:03) We Broke Up…
(15:00) Disclaimer and How Hilary Proposed to Chris
(17:13) August 2018 in Nashville
(21:50) Hilary’s Proposal Criteria
(25:10) List of Questions
(30:00) Look Forward to Part 3
Are you ready to hear the most epic engagement story? If you remember from Part 1 of this 3-part series, we left you on a cliffhanger: whether Chris’s identical twin was the one I fell back in love with or if it was the real Chris. From there, we share exactly how Chris proposed to me, how I had no idea even while it was happening, and my response to him. Stick around for the third and final episode of the series coming next month where we talk about how we threw the best wedding in Hawaii!
Time Stamps:
(1:02) Recapping Part 1
(2:03) We Broke Up…
(15:00) Disclaimer and How Hilary Proposed to Chris
(17:13) August 2018 in Nashville
(21:50) Hilary’s Proposal Criteria
(25:10) List of Questions
(30:00) Look Forward to Part 3
My first episode back since Burning Man 2022 and, while I’ve covered my experience and lessons learned in a previous episode, I wanted to take this in a different direction and talk about the origins and principles of Burning Man. There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to Burning Man, and I want to dispel some of those, including that it’s a rave or anti-capitalism. These 10 principles are profound and ones you can use in your own life to live with deeper purpose.
Time Stamps:
(0:44) First Episode Back Since Burning Man
(1:30) What is Burning Man?
(4:20) Artists at Burning Man
(8:30) How Burning Man Started
(12:25) The Principles of Burning Man
(18:07) Gifting
(33:18) Summarizing the Principles
(35:05) Please Let Me Know You Enjoyed This
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Ever heard of “culture processes”? We have an expert here today to tell you all about how you can standardize them to support your company. Arnie Malham is an international speaker who has spoken to more than 10,000 executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs worldwide on the topic of culture and team member engagement, and has also been featured in leading media such as CBS and Forbes.
With more than 20 years as a successful entrepreneur, Arnie has implemented simple, yet effective methods to create remarkable and sustainable cultures. He is the founder and CEO of BetterBookClub, where he helps companies, leaders and individuals build a strong culture that both attracts the best people and rewards those who seek personal growth within the organization. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of company culture, the genesis of his company BetterBookClub, his predictions on the future of culture and more!
Time Stamps:
(0:50) Our Guest Arnie
(2:24) Why Arnie Does What He Does
(7:00) Before and After Enacting Culture
(13:18) BetterBookClub
(19:18) Employee Experience Investment
(28:15) Predictions of Culture
(30:40) Grow Your Employees, Grow Your Business
(35:16) Magic Wand on Culture
(40:33) Arnie’s Guilty Pleasure
(41:15) Where to Find Arnie
Follow Arnie on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arnie.malham/
Follow Arnie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arniemalham/
Follow Arnie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/amalham
Follow Arnie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arniemalham/
It’s estimated that the average person will spend one third of their life at work… that adds up to roughly 90,000 hours at work in a lifetime. Shouldn’t that time be a positive experience and not only a productive use of that time, but also time spent improving your life? Today’s guest has studied this topic for over 20 years and is here to talk about employee experience, diversity and inclusion, and psychological safety in the workplace.
Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin is a diversity researcher and practitioner who earned her PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in 2006, based on her research on diversity attitudes in the workplace. In her current role as Senior Director of People Analytics and Research at Workhuman, Meisha-Ann leads a team that focuses on proving the impact of positive work experiences for individuals and organizations. She has a personal passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and loves using data and analytics to identify and remedy inclusion gaps in the employee experience. Meisha-Ann is considered a People Analytics/Employee Experience expert, as she has led these efforts in companies like Flex, JetBlue and Raymond James Financial and even led the Talent Management function at ServiceMaster. She regularly speaks on diversity-related topics at conferences, on webinars and on podcasts, and her thought leadership in this area has been featured in Forbes, HR Dive and Benefits Pro.
Time Stamps:
(1:18) What is Workhuman?
(3:00) Example
(11:30) Subjective to the Objective
(17:10) Older Generation and “Just Do Your Job”
(20:40) Predictions
(23:50) The Gig Economy
(33:20) Where to Find Meisha-Ann and Workhuman
Follow Meisha-Ann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meishaannm
Follow Meisha-Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisha-ann-martin/
Someday, this story will be turned into a script and we’ll be at a Red Carpet premiere. As I begin my journey of sharing more of my life and more personal things, today’s episode is the story of how my husband Chris and I met. I won’t spoil too much of the story here, but it started on a flight to Hawaii… and the rest is history! Stay tuned as this is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Whether you are looking for or have found love, I think you’ll really enjoy this series.
Time Stamps:
(0:56) Family Podcast Episode!
(1:58) We Met on a Plane
(3:04) Chris’s Version of How We Met
(10:17) My Side of the Story
(18:50) Side Tangent Story
(22:47) Long Distance Dating
(30:00) Next Time
**I receive a lot of questions about what I actually do for work and, in short, I help CEOs master process so they can scale. That’s just the big picture in a nutshell, so today’s episode gives you the nitty gritty details; my past and current experience and expertise with process; and a few examples of how I use my sessions to help C-Suite CEOs.
Time Stamps:**
(0:46) Behind the Scenes of What I Do
(3:00) Few Scenario Examples
(6:24) Where I Started
(14:00) The “Toyota” Way
(21:14) Making Time to Do This Work
(23:50) Constant Change
(25:18) The Cadence to Change
(27:38) “Go Lives”
(34:18) What More Would You Like to Know?
(34:53) Profitable Process Masterclass
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**As my husband Chris and I prepare to embark on our next adventure, Burning Man 2022, I thought it would be incredible to relive my experience of Burning Man in 2021 as it was a unique experience that we cherish to this day. If you’ve ever been curious about Burning Man and what it entails, I want to share the behind the scenes and what isn’t typically discussed. Next month, we’ll do an episode on lessons from this year’s Burning Man so keep an eye out for that coming soon!
Time Stamps:
(0:30) Replay of My Burning Man Experience**
(2:30) Please Review If This is Valuable
(4:00) Initially Didn’t Think It Was For Me
(7:55) What is Burning Man and Myths
(10:48) Day in the Life of Burning Man
(12:20) Principles of Burning Man
(15:10) The Juicy Stuff
(19:50) Motorized Vehicles
(24:00) Decommoditization
(25:00) Lessons Learned
(30:40) No Burning at Burning Man
(37:30) Few Other Things
(42:00) Celebrate Anytime
(47:00) What Intrigued You the Most?
“Visionary storytelling is becoming a new leadership competency.” Our guest today is a leading authority on why the future of work and non-linear growth involves innovation, risk, reward and mastering each part of the customer lifecycle journey along with prioritizing an exceptional customer experience.
David Nour is a senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. He’s the author of 11 books, including best-sellers, Relationship Economics, Co-Create, and Curve Benders.
Time Stamps:
(1:10) What David Does
(2:55) How David Got Here
(6:15) Curve Benders
(19:50) Main Problems Solved
(27:30) Experience over Product/Service
(34:10) David’s Guilty Pleasure
(38:45) Where to Find David
Follow David:
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidnour
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnour/
Downloads in 44 states and over 30 countries… our UNprofessional community has sure come a long way.
Today’s new episode is a mashup of the highlights from the episodes we recorded over the past six months. The best of the best golden nuggets that serve as a “crash course” of our guests from this year.
The UNprofessional community sets out to make business a little more human every day, and we value the experience, expertise and kindness each guest brings to the table.
And as always, we welcome your feedback on what you’d love to hear more of. As much as we value our guests, we value each of our listeners (that’s you!). Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy this mashup of the past six months of UNprofessional!
Time Stamps:
(0:38) Celebrating a year and half of the UNprofessional pod!
(3:10) Future of this platform
(5:16) Sean McDevitt on Building DLDNation
(7:16) Hannah Deindorfer on Healing and Sexuality
(10:00) My Preparation for Elon University’s Commencement Address
(13:17) Allegra Brantly on Understanding Financial Health
(18:02) Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker on Competition vs Cooperation
(20:22) Janne Robinson on Creative Loafing
(24:02) Dominic Monkhouse on Building Great Businesses
(25:45) Kalika Yap on Meditation and Serial Entrepreneurship
(26:40) Reflection on My Commencement Address
Do you find yourself with multiple interests and passions but feel like there are not enough hours in the day? Does owning multiple businesses excite you but seem unrealistic? Today’s guest will demystify those beliefs and help you understand the key to thriving in multiple arenas.
Kalika Nacion Yap is a thriving serial (concurrent) entrepreneur whose businesses include:
Citrus Studios - An award-winning digital agency based in sunny Santa Monica, CA
Luxe Link - The ultimate handbag accessory purse hook that's responsible for keeping women's purses off the floor
The Tangerine Co. - Photo and video production studio
The Waxing Co. - Honolulu's premier waxing salon
Orange & Bergamot - A brand agency and tribe for female founders.
She is also the host of the Wonder Podcast for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), past President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization in Los Angeles and is currently serving as the Global Communications Committee at EO.
Time Stamps:
(1:10) Who is Kalika?
(4:50) Energy over Time
(11:45) What Excites Kalika Most
(19:45) Luxe Link
(21:38) Difference Between a Coach and Consultant
(28:50) Kalika’s Family
(39:37) Kalika’s Guilty Pleasure
(43:50) Where to Find Kalika
Follow Kalika on Instagram - @kallikayap
As the barriers to entry into business become easier, competition will naturally increase. The companies that will have continued power and enterprise value are the ones with fantastic cultural alignment that radiates from their marketing and branding. Today’s guest specializes in culture alignment and is here to have a discussion with us about why culture is so important.
Will Scott is the author of “The Culture Fix” and founder of The Culture Fix Academy. He has helped hundreds of businesses fulfill their corporate culture dreams, leads workshops, speaks regularly using his Alive, Thrive & Drive methodology and hosts The Culture Fix podcast. His 25-year career as an entrepreneur includes five start-ups, 2 exits and several Inc. 5000 appearances.
Time Stamps:
(1:00) Meet Will Scott!
(1:30) Will’s Story
(4:45) Defining Standards
(6:10) Hiring for “Culture Fit”
(9:45) Return to Office
(12:10) Hiring Problems
(18:10) What Excites Will
(22:00) Future Trends of Work
(30:10) Will’s Guilty Pleasure
(34:39) Where to Find Will
Follow the Culture Fix Academy - @theculturefix.academy
Follow Will on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willjscott/
In this week’s episode, we dive into why all the species that roam this planet are more interconnected than you think and what we can learn and adopt from observing other species' habits and interactions. My guest today is Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker, an evolutionary anthropologist known for her original research on baboon social structure and evolution – primates with origins and social dynamics not too different from our own. Dr. Tamsin is a sought-after speaker, educator and consultant who works with innovative companies like Cisco to imagine work that works for human beings, while helping entrepreneurs, leaders and agents of change discover the power of Teeming for affecting transformation. She is also the author of TEEMING: How Nature’s Oldest Teams Adapt and Thrive**, regarded as the definitive work on Organizational Biomimicry.
Time Stamps:
(2:00) What Tamsin Does**
(8:30) Cisco Example
(12:55) Gender in Nature
(25:30) Examining American Culture
(28:48) Competition vs. Cooperation
(38:40) Endangered Generation Documentary
Follow Tamsin on Instagram - @teeminnovation
“I don’t get out of bed every morning to f*cking click all my Asana tasks.”. If you’ve been feeling a sense of purposelessness in your work and resonate with that quote, you’re going to ABSOLUTELY love today’s episode. Janne Robinson is a 21st-century feminist beat poet, coach, and shares slabs of her heart with the world for a living . Her voice haunts with the legacy of early feminists and poets such as Gloria Steinem, Charles Bukowski, and Jack Kerouac. Her ability to capture the human experience with unrefined sincerity makes her an incredible force in the modern landscape of personal expression. Robinson’s foray into directing and the multimedia world was in directing a spoken word poetry film in NYC involving 18 women reading the lines from her poem, “This Is For The Women Who Don’t Give a Fuck.” The film was a viral sensation online and was nominated for the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. One of the most impactful topics we discuss is the topic of “creative loafing” and why it’s necessary to create great work.
Time Stamps:
(1:35) Janne’s Current Transition
(7:30) Small Elephant Big Elephant
(10:48) Ocean of Emotions
(17:56) Getting Over the Hump
(21:20) Silent Meditation Retreat
(30:44) Creative Loafing
(37:40) Launch Mode and Surviualing (Spelled wrong on purpose)
(42:28) Poems about Grasshoppers
(47:16) A Story Janne Wants to Create
(57:00) Where to Find Janne
Follow Janne on Instagram - @jannerobinson
There’s a taboo side to you that you secretly want to explore more, isn’t there? Sex can be used as a vehicle for self-discovery, freedom and expansion, but a lot of people are afraid to adventure outside of typical “vanilla interactions.” My guest today is a self-proclaimed kinky little raccoon queen who coaches women on how to bust out of their sexual shells along with helping them heal from sexual trauma.
Hannah Deindorfer is a sex and sensuality coach and the creator of the “Sacred Slut Program.” Her mission is to help women foster a deeper connection to their pleasure, playfulness and power. In today’s episode, we talk about Hannah’s traumatic past and what led her to become a sex coach and her work with somatics and sensuality. And the extra juicy part: she tells us the biggest mistakes she sees women making when it comes to their sex life and exploration.
Time Stamps:
(0:50) Hannah’s Description of Herself
(3:00) Why Sex?
(7:40) Defining Somatics
(11:08) Somatics and Sensuality
(16:30) Hannah’s First Sexual Experience
(21:34) Dipping Your Toe into Sexuality
(27:35) Biggest Mistake People Make
(31:10) The Sacred Slut Program
(34:38) Women and Belonging
(38:04) Hannah’s Guilty Pleasure
(42:48) Where to Find Hannah
Follow Hannah on IG: @hannahdeindorfer and Check Out Her Website
In this week’s episode, I dive deep into what it was like behind-the-scenes to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2022 at Elon University, my alma mater in North Carolina. This experience was undoubtedly one of the honorable moments I’ve ever been gifted with. I got questions from so many of you about how it went, what was going on in my head and what I experienced, I decided to record this #BTS solo for all of you! Listen to the whole speech below and let me know what you think!Watch the full (15-Min) Commencement Address Here **Time Stamps:
(0:30) Just You and I Today**
(3:20) How the Speech Went
(4:45) Choosing Elon
(11:55) Elderly Cab Driver Listening to My Speech
(16:28) There’s No Going Back Now
(16:53) Conversation with My Dad
(24:55) How I Was Feeling
(31:30) What I Told the Students
(33:05) The Impact
(38:32) The Biggest Gift I Received
(41:00) Doing it a Second Time
(44:20) Quick Story about the Outfit
(46:45) The Biggest Thing I Go Back To
(55:30) Review Would be Greatly Appreciated!
Follow Hilary on IG @HilaryCorna
Our health is a foundational pillar to our success but as we learn more about the body and mind, we now know there’s so much more to health than just diet and exercise. A rising field in the health space is holistic health and our guest today is one of the leaders in this specific niche. Dr. Nikki Siso is a PhD in Holistic Health and Nutrition and in her studies, she realized that it's an individual’s mental state that determines behavior change. She helps guide entrepreneurs to overcome their limiting beliefs and step into their highest potential in order to create massive impact.
Time Stamps:
(1:05) Who is Nikki?
(5:39) Holistic Health
(7:16) Toxicity
(14:45) Finding Happiness through Service
(21:12) Holotropic Breathwork
(25:30) Hilary’s Experience with Breathwork
(30:06) Loving Specifics
(38:21) Dr. Nikki’s Guilty Pleasure
(39:24) What Hilary Would Say to Her Younger Self
@DrNikki_Elevates
Feeling stagnant and lack of emotion when it comes to your relationships? Are you wanting to rekindle that fire inside you and reclaim your sensuality? If so, this is the perfect episode for you!
Lee Noto is an Intimacy Coach, Psychedelic Somatic Therapist, and Creator of the Unleash Your Seductress 8 Week Group Program! Through her work, Lee guides women on a journey to accessing their fullest, most authentic expression and sensual prowess, making them magnetic to their deepest desires.
On today’s show, we talk about Lee’s previous career in NYC, the concept of out of body sensations and tips on how to unleash your seductress!
Time Stamps:
(1:50) Lee’s Work and the Power of Pleasure
(5:10) Recent Elon University Commencement Speech
(10:30) Out of Body Sensations
(19:00) Lee’s Previous Career in NYC
(33:45) It’s How You Do It
(36:15) Unleash Your Seductress
(43:13) Receiving Compliments
(49:02) Please Review!
Follow Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenoto_/ The program I mentioned in our episode is called Unleash Your Seductress**.
If you're ready to be the most badass, confident, joyful version of yourself, go to unleashyourseductress.com for all the juicy details.**
Use code IAMSEXY888 at checkout to receive a $111 discount.
What separates good CEO’s from great CEO’s? Where should their focus be when instilling culture and vision but making sure the daily and weekly tasks are executed on? Where’s line between micromanaging and quality control? All of these questions and more are covered in today’s episode with my good friend Ron Lovett!
Ron is the Founder of Connolly Owens, VIDA Living and author of two books, “Outrageous Empowerment” and “Scaling Culture”. In this episode, we talk about Ron’s story and upbringing, his unique business exit from a security guard company he founded previously and Ron’s advice for success for both CEO’s and frontline workers.
Time Stamps:
(0:40) The Infamous Ron Lovett
(2:45) Ron’s Story and Upbringing
(10:15) Ron’s Unique Business Exit
(16:43) Ron’s Book “Outrageous Empowerment”
(22:50) Advice to CEO’s and Frontline Workers
(29:50) The 3 Types of Wisdom
(35:00) One Thing from Ron’s Book
(42:20) Ron’s Dream
(43:13) Where to Find Ron
(44:32) Ron’s Guilty Pleasure
Check Out Ron's Website Here - https://www.connollyowens.com/ron-lovett-speaking-engagements
Is money the root of all evil? Or is it the value exchange currency that could make all of your wildest dreams come true? You know what side I’m on, and my guest today has a powerful mission that I’m truly in awe of. Allegra Moet Brantly is a Founder and CEO of Factora Wealth, and she’s on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth. She’s setting out to accomplish this through her online course and community that educate and empower women to build real wealth together. A serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, dog lover and Texan since 2017, Allegra is deeply passionate about helping women learn how to invest in financial freedom. She also hosts the Coffee and Coin Podcast.
**Time Stamps:
(0:40) Talking Money**
(1:25) Why Allegra Loves Money
(2:35) What is Factora Wealth?
(4:25) Bridging the Financial Education Gap
(11:35) Having “Enough” and Financial Ranges
(17:00) Allegra’s Financial Journey
(25:00) The Life of a Billionaire
(36:40) Blame
(37:50) Where to Find Allegra
(40:49) Final Thoughts
Listen to Allegra's Podcast Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-coin-podcast/id1495927266
Connect with Allegra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/factorawealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FactoraWealth
And Check Out Her Website Here! https://www.factorawealth.com/wealth-circle
**I’ve been holding back a pretty big secret recently, and I couldn’t sit on not having this conversation any longer: I was chosen by my alma mater Elon University to address the graduating class of 2022. My first reaction after getting off the phone was, “Do they have the right Hilary?” and I literally laid on the floor for a while after the phone call. This wasn’t part of my vision board or something to cross off my bucket list. I am truly honored to share my 4-month preparation for this speech because as many speeches as I’ve given in my career, this one is extra special to me. In this episode, I share why it’s different and why I’ve put so much time into prepping, rehearsing and crafting a speech that’s authentically me.
Time Stamps:
(0:48) Can’t Sit on This Episode Any Longer**
(1:32) Alma Mater Commencement Speech
(7:30) Preparation and My Relentless Pursuit
(8:50) The 4 Month Preparation Process
(11:20) The 4 Most Important Steps
(13:20) Previous Talks and Why This is Different
(18:20) First Female in 5 Years
(19:08) What Rehearsing Involves
(24:12) Box Breathing Technique
(26:18) I Want to Sound Like Me
(26:48) Becoming vs Being
(28:22) Creativity vs Productivity
(29:35) Please Rate and Review
Click Here to Watch the Speech (Start at 1:07:13)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IpJrIxXGSg
We often hear the term "scaling" in business, but what does it truly mean? Our guest today is a proven architect of business growth with an impressive track record and is here today to demystify what it means to scale. Dominic Monkhouse scaled two UK technology companies (Rackspace and Peer 1 Hosting) from zero revenue to £30 million in five years. Dominic learned the execution systems that worked, made many mistakes along the way and discovered innovative strategies that disrupted competitors.
After paving his own path and winning several awards for creating great places to work, Dominic found his true calling: coaching other business leaders to help them have as much impact on their teams and organizations as he did. Since 2014, Dominic has worked as a CEO and executive team coach helping ambitious CEOs and their leadership teams reach their full potential and achieve sustainable growth. Dominic is also the host of The Melting Pot Podcast and author of “F**K PLAN B: How to scale your technology business faster and achieve Plan A,” an exciting blueprint for cultural change and business transformation.
Time Stamps:
(1:00) Dominic’s Recent Travels
(5:02) What Dominic “Does”
(6:21) What is Scaling Up?
(8:40) What is Scaling
(13:08) Realizing You’re in Business
(22:18) Dominic’s Why
(24:40) Controversial Commission Opinion
(37:00) The Competitive Advantage*
(38:25) How to Get CEO’s to Think Bigger
(43:25) Truth Everyone Should Know
(47:31) Guilty Pleasure
(50:08) Progress Queen
Connect with Dominic on Instagram @monkhouseandcompany
What does it take to build a high seven-figure company with integrity and authenticity while putting the client first? Today’s guest, Sean McDevitt, has done exactly that with his amazing wife Dala in a short span of four years. Sean is a co-owner of DLDNation, an online fitness and nutrition coaching company that's transformed over 4,300 lives and counting and teaches their clients how to get fit and stay healthy for the rest of their lives! In addition to being a fitness coach, Sean is a practicing life coach, public speaker, upcoming author and the host of Shots to the Dome podcast. We discuss how he and Dala built DLDNation to be where it is today, the importance of surveying your customers consistently and what’s on the horizon for Sean.
Time Stamps:
(0:45) No Boundaries with Sean
(1:45) Who is Sean?
(7:00) Inception and Growth of DLDNation
(9:20) The Importance of Surveys
(24:10) What’s Next for Sean
(26:02) The Stigma around Life Coaching
(32:02) What Sean Wants to Accomplish with the Book
(43:05) Sean’s Guilty Pleasure
(48:34) Where to Find Sean
Connect with Sean on Instagram @fitnessshaman
**I'm stoked to have my friend Dr. Kasey Jo here today to talk about the science behind growth vs. fixed mindset and how that can show up in our lives and the workplace! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach; her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. After finding success through her own online fitness coaching business, she created an accredited certification program—The Health Mindset Coaching Certification—that teaches other coaches how to effectively use the science of mindset and psychology to develop lasting change with their clients.
Find Kasey Jo here: @coachkaseyjo**
**Are you single and ready to find your partner? Or in a relationship and want to resolve conflicts that erode your connection? Then press play, turn it up and soak in the wisdom Annie has for us! In her coaching, she helps individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame. With an Honors Science Degree in Biology & Philosophy (minor in Buddhism), her studies include evolutionary psychology, integral theory, spiral dynamics, intergenerational family systems and therapeutic sexuality. With professional certifications in Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis, her tools extend to the metaphoric narrative, role-play and interacting with clients as their highest selves.
Follow Annie Lalla on Instagram: @lallabird**
Is anybody else blushing after reading the title for this episode? If so, GOOD! It's time to push the boundary on this topic and stop being hush-hush about sex and love. In this episode, we're diving into sex, sexuality, sexual health, expression, identity and how these things relate to the workplace. I can't wait for you to hear all of the gold Bryn has in store!
About Bryn:
Bryn Daylor is a sex, love and embodiment coach who helps women amplify their confidence, truly know their desires and create lives that turn them on.
Find Bryn here:
@bryndaylor
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, the founder of Long Distance Love Bombs, has made it his mission to make kindness cool, empathy popular and compassion commonplace. He wants to make the world better than it was yesterday. As part of that purpose, he writes articles, sends emails, hosts retreats and workshops, coaches clients, has a podcast, writes books and makes spoken word poetry videos. He is also active on Facebook and Instagram, leading an online tribe of more than 65,000 badass humans.
Find Dr. Jeremy Goldberg here:
@longdistancelovebombs
Lindsey is here to talk with us about the human-centric world as it relates to therapy, the trauma we've gone through over the last couple of years and how it's shown up in our work.
Lindsey has worked in the health and fitness industry for the better part of the last decade. Her time spent coaching and working with athletes soon led her to pursue a career in mental health.
As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Lindsey blends the worlds of physical and mental health, as both are integral parts of healing. She is the Vice Coordinator & PR at NCFIT and Host of the Get Psyched Podcast.
Find Lindsey here:
@lindseytaylorlocke
Can mysticism and pragmatism co-exist? Is healing from trauma genuinely achievable? What could our lives look like if we found and embraced our flow state? We will be diving into this and so much more today with our guest, Matt Simpson.
About Matt:
Matt Simpson is the host of the Worth The Fight Podcast and author of "Worth The Fight: Acting for a Better World, A Guide to Spirituality, Psychedelic Medicines, and Overcoming Trauma." Through his podcast, book, and work as an empowerment psychedelic integration coach, he guides people to maximize the benefit of psychedelic healing to live healthy, happier, strong, service-driven lives.
Find Matt here:
IG @worththefightbook
FB @worththefightbook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simpsonmattworththefight
“Leading Expert” doesn’t come close to describing Deb Gabor’s passion for brands. More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist. She’s written the book on branding (twice!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex and Irrational Loyalty. She’s the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry. Companies throughout the world use Deb’s Brand Values Pyramid, Ideal Customer Archetype, and “Brand Swagger Questions” to align their teams and articulate their brands to audiences. And she’s here to share her branding wisdom with you today!
Want more from Deb? Check out her website here:
https://debgabor.com/
On this one-year anniversary MASHUP episode of the Unprofessional podcast, we've put together some of our favorite clips from various episodes! This past year has been incredible, and we're so thankful to you for listening. We've got some epic guests lined up for season 2 and can't wait for you to hear what we have in store!
Connect with Hilary:
Website: https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)
Vulnerability is a Superpower with Shadille Estepan of the Born This Way Foundation While mindfulness and mental health may sound like “froufrou,” pie-in-the-sky ideas in the business world, they are correlated specifically to job productivity and satisfaction. Today’s episode looks at the importance of building empathy in the workplace, recognizing and validating individual efforts, holding space for people to express themselves free of judgment, and being of service to others through kindness. Finally, you’ll hear about the moving power of compassion, and how vulnerability can open our hearts to a braver world. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Building empathyKindness is actionRecognition and validationHolding spacePower of compassionStrength in vulnerabilityIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business is your life’s path, https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycall?month=2021-09 (book time) to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort! Connect with ShadilleTwitter http://twitter.com/shadille (@shadille) IG http://instagram.com/shadille (@shadille)Born This Way Foundation Website https://bornthisway.foundation/ (bornthisway.foundation)Connect with Hilary Website https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) on YouTube
Today’s episode breaks down everything you need to know about influencer marketing - how it works, how it’s evolving, and why it resonates so deeply with consumers. You’ll also hear about the shift to more authentic posts that allow influencers to tap into their own creativity, living in alignment with your values, allowing yourself to shine, and embracing the beauty of self-expression in all its forms and variations. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Influencer versus brand ambassadorMyths about influencersHow relatability resonates with consumersTransition to authentic, creative postsAllowing yourself to shineKnowing where your values lieIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business is your life’s path, https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycall?month=2021-09 (book time) to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort! Connect with ElizabethIG https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpetkas/ (@elizabethpetkas)Connect with Hilary Website https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) on YouTubeQuotes“I think we're really moving into being more authentic, not only with the brand's message in their mission, but how influencers want to approach brands that align with their values.”“An influencer for me is anyone who has a large audience, and someone who has a large audience with people they have relationships with and trust with.”“On the analytical side of things, it's someone who promotes again, a product or a service or a message, and oftentimes gets paid for it through affiliate sales.”“A lot of the time what these people also don't realize is these influencers have had plastic surgery, Botox, they have thousands of dollars worth of facials, and on top of that, they slap a filter and edit their face and edit everything about the image. So it's just, on all these levels, it can be just so unrealistic for people.”“We're transitioning into - we want authenticity. We want to feel good about ourselves. We want to not achieve a perfect standard, we just want to be ourselves.”“I think showing up in any way that's not authentic to yourself is really not giving yourself a chance and also not giving the person you're meeting a chance to get to actually know you. They’re getting to know your avatar.”“If you enter that world, and you don't really understand yourself apart from it, it can get a little fuzzy. And you start to morph into these influencers and become someone that you aren't.”“At the end of the day, you're helping the world in some way by standing true to what you think is right.”
If you’re finding yourself addicted to achievement, constantly setting new goals and conditions to finally feel happy in life, today’s episode is a powerful wake-up call. You’ll learn about having a conscious relationship with yourself and your body, recognizing signs of high functioning depression or anxiety, changing your life through small, consistent actions, and showing up as the vision you want for yourself. There is nothing wrong with working hard for your success, but if it’s coming at the expense of your health and wellbeing, it’s time to re-evaluate and start balancing peace with profit. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Conscious relationship with yourselfHigh functioning anxiety/depressionPeaceful leadershipLooking insideConsistency and small actions“Visioneering”Practicing gratitude and mindfulnessIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business is your life’s path, https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycall?month=2021-09 (book time) to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort! Connect with KellyWebsite https://www.kellybrockco.com/ (kellybrockco.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/kellybrock/?hl=en (@kellybrock)Connect with Hilary Website https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) on YouTube
Today’s episode is a testament to what you can accomplish if you fight through life’s setbacks, think outside the box, and take your passions seriously. You’ll hear about being driven by a sense of what you want to contribute to the world, as well as differentiating your brand, particularly by adding humor, fun, and relatability to traditionally serious industries. Consistent marketing, profit sharing business models, staying true to your vision, and the value of “in-between” stories on your path to success are also discussed. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Building brand adoption by adding levity to serious industriesThe value of “in-between” stories on your way to successBeing consistent with your business and marketingBeing driven by a sense of what you want to contributeSetting your goals even higher than you think you can accomplish Taking advice with a grain of saltCreating lean team managementIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business is your life’s path, https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycall?month=2021-09 (book time) to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort! Connect with GarretScooter 911 Website https://www.scooter911.com/ (scooter911.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/scooter911_atx/ (@scooter911_atx)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/garretseesing (Garret Seesing) on YouTubeConnect with Hilary Website https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) on YouTube
Burning Man is not just a music and arts festival - it’s a cultural movement based on building radical inclusion, self-reliance, creative expression, and openness. Today Hilary demystifies some of the most common misconceptions about Burning Man, and explains how the event’s principles of communal effort, immediacy, civic responsibility, and gifting have completely changed her life and perspective for the better. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:What Burning Man is really likePrinciples of Burning ManInfrastructure and organizationChanges following COVID and how to prepareEmbracing immediacyLetting go of control and truly celebrating lifeTapping into your own happinessIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business is your life’s path, https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycall?month=2021-09 (book time) to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort! Connect with Hilary Website https://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com)IG https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) on YouTube
Today’s episode features an inspiring story about leaving the corporate world to step into your purpose. You’ll hear about overcoming the fear of change when you feel personally or professionally stuck, honoring your own power and intuition as you embrace your true inner self, and practicing mindfulness to gain perspective along the way.To learn about Alisha Wielfaert’s passion for helping creative and ambitious women flourish in their lives and businesses, visit http://www.yokeandabundance.com (www.YokeAndAbundance.com) or check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yokeandabundance/?hl=en (@yokeandabundance). Episode Highlights: Making huge transitions in our lives and careersHow to overcome the fear of change when you’re feeling stuckGaining perspective through mindfulnessHow coaching can help you develop a supportive community and safe space to be free to be yourselfHonoring the magic within yourself, and owning your own power and intuition Links:https://hilarycorna.com/ (Hilary's Homepage)https://hilarycorna.com/podcast/ (The UNprofessional Podcast Homepage)https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/ (Hilary's Instagram)https://yoke-and-abundance.ck.page/e3b7f3b325 (Alisha’s Free Core Values Mini-Course)
In this episode, you will learn the truth about MLM, get a glimpse behind the scenes of the top 1% in business, and understand the most important keys to reaching that success. You will also find out just what it takes to transform from entrepreneur to mother as well as how to recover from workaholism. Listen in today to get informed, advised, and inspired by someone who’s done it all. Episode Highlights: Dispelling the myths about MLMBehind the scenes in the top 1%The most important keys to successHow to transition from entrepreneur to motherHow to recover from workaholism Links: https://hilarycorna.com/ (Hilary's Homepage) https://hilarycorna.com/podcast/ (The UNprofessional Podcast Homepage) https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/ (Hilary's Instagram)
There’s a lot of talk around the coveted role of becoming a thought leader but what does that actually mean and why is it only reserved for some? It’s not something they teach in school and it seems to be some kind of out there pie in the sky idea. On top of that, why are there so many women who are experts in their own field, that get drowned out? Hilary’s mission is to amplify these voices and grow the reach of thought leaders. In this solo episode, she is opening up about the life changes she has gone through and is experiencing in her business. These are the practical steps to become a powerful thought leader in your own space.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Pivoting strategyGetting started as a speakerHow to confidently stand for your beliefsThe different verticals of thought leadershipFirst steps in becoming a thought leaderIf you think becoming a female thought leader in business in your life’s path, book time to speak with Hilary now to be a part of this first cohort!https://calendly.com/hilary-55/discoverycallConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Check out https://www.courtneybranson.com/ (Courtney Branson)
Many have heard of the concept of Kaizen but like other things, it’s easy to lose sight of what it really means. So in this episode, Hilary is speaking with her former boss at Toyota about what’s missing. Here in America, we can get so caught up in the action and constant movement that we miss problems at the source. There are business philosophies like Lean and Kaizen that require more planning and attention to detail upfront for better results in the long run. This episode shows how using Kaizen can not only improve business but every area of life as well.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Uniting different cultures for a broader perspectiveKaizen and clearing the confusionHow solving employee problems solves company problemsThe value of creating strong relationshipsConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Courtney Branson designs intentional company culture and is on a mission to bring soul and femininity back to the workplace through empathy and awareness. With so many people returning to the workplace after staying home during the pandemic, the question of vaccine expectations has prompted a lot of discussions. Courtney is here to share practical steps for leaders and CEOs to create the most comfortable and safe work environments. She also shares how to navigate this topic from the employee perspective.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Vaccines at work: The HR perspectiveCEO responsibility: You cannot avoid this conversationPulse check your team, don’t make assumptionsWhy allowing for remote work can be the best optionWhat companies can expect moving forwardAdvice for employeesConnect with Courtney:Website: https://www.courtneybranson.com/ (courtneybranson.com)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneybranson/ (Courtney Branson) Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
In this powerful and actionable episode, Hilary is disrupting the normally scheduled podcast with a special show from vacation. This episode breaks down the key takeaways from a relationship and love workshop that Hilary and her husband Chris attended, facilitated by love coaches Annie Lalla & Eben Pagan.For various reasons and circumstances, some of us are not taught how to be in relationship and cultivate love. Hilary shares the critical tactics of creating and nurturing an incredibly connected and fulfilling relationship.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Love coaches vs therapy How to get more of what you want The practice of soothing your triggersCreating relationship fitnessPowerful questions for a stronger connectionConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Go check out Annie and Eben:Website: https://annielalla.com/ (annielalla.com)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lallabird/ (@lallabird)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Hashimoto’s disease is more prevalent in our world than we might think, but most of us don’t even realize what it is. In this solo episode, Hilary brings this issue to light by explaining her experience getting her diagnosis and everything she did on her healing journey.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:What happens when you put work over lifeWhat Hashimoto’s really isThe hidden causes of Hashimoto’sTaking the steps toward healingConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Hilary's https://molekule.com/ (Air filter)https://www.integrativenutrition.com/ (Institute for integrative nutrition)https://www.everlywell.com/ (Everywell testing)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Hilary has a special guest today, her twin brother Joe Corna. This episode is full of insights to grow in leadership and life. Joe is the host of Honda Mindful Minute and Honda Federal Credit Union Branch Manager. He has been a leader in the banking industry since 2007, with experience in all aspects of member services and lending. His greatest goal every day is to better his team and the lives of his members.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Credit Union or Bank - What’s the difference?Talking twin momentsLife after the loss of a father Cultivating a financial mindsetHow to create more opportunities at workHow to shift the way we think of leadershipFollow Joe:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-corna-2567823b/ (Joseph Corna)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Listen to UNprofessional with https://app.redcircle.com/shows/da7526ae-a770-4463-816f-ee34244ededa/ep/30559a29-3bfe-4f92-bb04-12f7e2136c44 (Caitlin Logue)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
The 10-year plan we make might be irrelevant in a year. It’s time to stand up and choose the best for ourselves. We don’t need to listen to the criticism and societal expectations of those trying to dim the success of what we’re capable of doing.Emily K. Graham is Chief Equity & Impact Officer at Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) one of the largest advertising, communications, and media conglomerates in the world. In her role, she leads global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy across the holding company’s network which spans more than 1,500 agencies and 70,000 employees.She is responsible for accelerating OPEN 2.0., Omnicom’s plan for achieving systemic equity for professionals across its agencies. As part of her role, she also leads the OPEN Leadership team, a group of 30 dedicated DE&I professionals and champions responsible for driving DE&I strategy Omnicom-wide. In addition, Emily serves as Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Communications at Omnicom, advising as a senior counselor on DE&I matters.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast: Breaking free of homogeneous thinking Dealing the criticism around young success Staying away from career brokers How to turn fear into fuel Having it all together is what you make itConnect with Emily:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emgraham/ (Emily K Graham)Connect with Hilary:Website: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Debbie Phelps is widely recognized as an innovative, energetic, and talented leader and master teacher with more than four decades of teaching and administrative experience. She is the Executive Director of The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc, a motivational speaker, and author that addresses a range of topics related to education, child development, health, and life lessons. In this episode, Debbie shares her insights on serving and empowering others in any capacity.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Getting involved in causes that matter Serving as a single parentExperiences growing up shape who we become Using adversity as an advantage Success is empowering othersFollow Debbie:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-s-phelps-82043436/ (Debbie Phelps)https://educationfoundationbcps.org/ (Website)Connect with Hilary:Website: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Everything Lee Prosenjak does is to create art so that everyone can discover their own inspiration, love, and greatness. He embodies enthusiasm, cultivates cohesive work groups, and facilitates the conversations that truly matter.Lee works as an Igniter with Simon Sinek, an Operator for Valentines Resort, a partner at Hesse Partners, and a coach for LynchPyn. He leads energetic and effective strategy sessions, retreats, and group development work for organizations and individuals. Having worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders in 30+ countries in the last thirteen years, he has a global impact.In this episode of the UNprofessional PodcastCreating art not titles Exposing leadership and how to admit mistakesHow previous decades impact company culture now We need more female thought leaders and how to do itFollow Lee:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prosenjak/ (Lee Prosenjak)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Dan Price on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danpriceseattle/ (@danpriceseattle)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Dr. Meisha-ann Martin is the Director of People Analytics at Workhuman, the world’s fastest-growing Social Recognition and Continuous Performance Management platform. Meisha-Ann has a Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with fifteen years of experience working in People Analytics and Employee Engagement across various industries.She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and has done diversity work in every organization she has been a part of. She served on the SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) diversity committee from 2007-2012 and led the committee responsible for the design and administration of the demographics and diversity best practices survey for the entire financial services industry in 2011. She also led the employee survey practice at JetBlue, People Analytics at Flex, and is the former Head of Talent Experience at Servicemaster.In this episode of the UNprofessional:Human are affiliative: company retention Human issues through a data-driven perspectiveCareer boredom and the transportability of competenciesBreaking the biggest social justice mythsFollow Dr. Meisha-ann:Twitter: https://twitter.com/meishaannm?lang=en (@meishaannm)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisha-ann-martin/ (Meisha-ann Martin)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
After graduating from Gettysburg College in PA in 2008, Virginia moved to Washington, DC, where she began her marketing career on the agency side, working with hotel brands. In 2010, she moved to the brand side and has worked in global marketing for brands like Marriott, Dell, and IBM. In 2018 she joined Indeed on the marketing experience team and has been focused on helping recruiters leverage Indeed products via events and, most recently, with the launch of indeed.com/lead, Indeed's new thought leadership website. This episode is a dive into the secrets of marketing technology, and the crucial role personal values have in creating a successful life in all aspects.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:The newest marketing technologyThe wrong things to look at from a marketing perspectiveThe era of resignation and the meaning of work The benefits of part-time entrepreneurshipThe practice of being a more centered humanFollow Virginia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiarmoore/ (@virginiarmoor)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)https://youngwomensalliance.org/ (Young Women's Alliance)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
For the past 15 years, Bianca Stringuini has been creating and implementing Inclusion and Diversity (I&D), well-being, Engagement, and Change Management strategies for Fortune 500 companies across multiple markets. She is currently leading the People Experience and Engagement team at KPMG Singapore and previously led I&D and Wellbeing for Visa Asia Pacific, Mercer, JP Morgan Chase, AIG, and American Express across Asia. Bianca has also been a speaker for various conferences, such as the UN CSW Global Conference, Global Talent Leaders in Berlin, and multiple Talent and Inclusion Forums in the Asia Pacific region. Being a mother of two, originally from Brazil, and working and living in Asia, Europe, and South America, Bianca has had incredibly diverse experiences. She is here today to share her expertise and knowledge.In this episode of the UNprofessional:The magic of Singapore Finding common ground: The hidden superpower Demystifying Diversity and InclusionToxic business culture and how to create an incredible employee experience How to develop D&I rolesConnect with Bianca:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-stringuini-3245592/?originalSubdomain=sg (Bianca Stringuini)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Giovanni Marsico is obsessed with finding people who want to change the world and believing in them. He is the founder of Archangel, a global membership and coaching organization that helps Changemakers start, grow, and scale their dream businesses so they can exponentially scale their impact. Archangel includes a yearly summit dedicated to raising funds for various charities and providing loans for gifted entrepreneurs on their mission for change.Through a profound realization that what makes us different from others is actually our greatest gift to the world, Giovanni has helped countless people become the best version of themselves. This episode is a look into the things that Giovanni doesn’t usually talk about, what helped him discover his superpower, and how you can too.In this episode of the UNprofessional:Defining identity and becoming Professor XavierMission driven and Profit focused: the Middle Ground At the table with Billionaires Breaking free of conventional thinkingConnect with GiovaniWebsite: https://archangel.cc/ (archangel.cc)IG: https://www.instagram.com/giovannimarsico126/ (@giovannimarsico126)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
In this bonus episode, Hilary is sharing her virtual Keynote speech for Gonzaga University. Between the incredible rise in technology and the need for pivoting in the midst of a global pandemic, the business world looks much different than it ever has. More people have access to tools and information, we don’t need an office building, and antiquated rules are being left behind. This keynote is a deeper look into where we go from here.In this episode of the UNprofessional:How to become a valuable speakerHow cultural differences influence the workplaceBusting the biggest business mythsTop 10 post Covid changes to businessesHow employees now have more leverage than employersConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Cathryn Lavery is a serial entrepreneur and designer. As co-founder and CEO of BestSelf Co., they took the company from zero to 8-figures in less than two years. They won Shopify’s Build a Business Competition in 2016 and the Build a BIGGER Business competition in 2017 – making BestSelf Co. the only company to win both awards consecutively.As an Irish immigrant with a standing start and zero business experience, she has transformed herself into a serial entrepreneur, creating multiple brands and even helping others bring their ideas to life.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Finding meaning and making moneyHow to leave your jobBusiness partnership mistakesCreating clarity for a better teamFollow CathrynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathryn.lavery/?hl=en (@cathryn.lavery) | https://www.instagram.com/bestselfco/?hl=en (@bestselfco) Website: https://bestself.co/ (bestself.co) | https://www.littlemight.com/ (littlemight.com)Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cathrynlavery?lang=en (CathrynLavery)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)Listen to UNprofessional with https://app.redcircle.com/shows/da7526ae-a770-4463-816f-ee34244ededa/ep/30559a29-3bfe-4f92-bb04-12f7e2136c44 (Caitlin Logue)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Joel Lalgee is the Head of Sales at HoxoMedia, a global recruitment marketing company. After spending the last 7 years in agency recruitment where he worked with national commercial General contractors placing management and executive-level professionals. 2 years ago Joel began building a large personal brand on Linkedin which is now at 46k followers and generates 2 million views a month. He fell in love with content creation and marketing so much he founded a content marketing company. Within 6 months he had the opportunity to partner with British-based HoxoMedia to launch an 8-week academy to train recruitment teams on how to build effective personal brands in the US You can find Joel watching his favorite soccer team Liverpool and spending time with his beautiful wife and 2-year-old daughter. Joel is passionate about everything social media and branding!In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:The end of the way we do business as we know it Becoming a connector: Tactical skills for community buildingAddressing toxicity in the workplaceWomen rising up as leadersFollow Joel:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentmarketing1/ (Joel Lalgee)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Susan Ramirez founded Austin Angels with the vision of improving the lives of every child in the foster care system. Susan felt a higher calling to lead her community in service and thus made a change in career. As a former foster parent herself, she knows the hardship of caring for children in the foster care system and understands the need for community support. This powerful conversation reveals how to effectively lead a company while creating a massive and long-lasting impact in the world.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:You're being called to change, it’s time to answerThe impact of the foster care system no one talks aboutLeading a company you would want to work forSmall actions for huge impactCreating connection: Intention beats automationFollow Susan:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrssusanramirez/?hl=en (@mrssusanramirez) https://www.instagram.com/austinangelsnonprofit/ (@austinangelsnonprofit)Website https://www.austinangels.com/susanramirez.html (austinangels.com)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Caitlin Logue is the Owner and Founder of 5280 Coffee Co, a coffee lifestyle brand based in Denver, Colorado. Created during the height of COVID-19 by Caitlin Logue, 5280 Coffee Co is a mission-based organization focused on sustainability. She believes in changing the way we're making and drinking coffee one cup at a time.In this episode of the UNprofessional PodcastDon’t wait on living your lifeStart-up myths and mistakesFinding support on LinkedinThe Need for Collaboration over CompetitionCultivating Community of Women in BusinessFollow CaitlinInstagram https://www.instagram.com/5280coffeeco/ (@5280coffeeco) https://www.instagram.com/_caitlinlogue/ (@_caitlinlogue)Website https://5280coffeeco.com/ (5280coffeeco.com) http://caitlinlogue.com/ (caitlinlogue.com)Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-logue-a6158ba7/ (Caitlin Logue)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, and The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of four books: Elevate, Friday Forward, How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace, and Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast.In this episode of UNprofessional Podcast:Challenging moments of being a CEO Rewriting the command and control playbook Entrepreneur stereotypes and villainizing successFilling the gap in the market for female thought leaders Equity vs Equality in the workplace Follow BobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_/ (@robertglazer_)Website: https://www.robertglazer.com/ (robertglazer.com)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
In this first solo episode, Hilary is diving into her unconventional path of choosing a life of her own. Early in her journey, she began working abroad with Toyota Motor Pacific Asia. Later, she launched a speaking agency with a mission to increase female voices in the industry. Realizing the need for reshaping the antiquated rules of business, and drawing from her time at Toyota and 10+ years of industry experience, she is now driven to humanize business through blending empathy and contemporary business practices. This episode shares how following your gut can lead to opportunities you’ve dreamed for yourself.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Discovering the openness to learnChoosing adventure and living a brave life Trusting in yourself no matter whatEntrepreneurship and journey to writingThe call for humanizing businessConnect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Jane Hopkins is the President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Founded in 1986, by The Coca-Cola Company and its U.S. based Bottling Partners, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has awarded over $66 million in scholarships to over 6,000 Scholars nationwide, enabling a brighter future for each one. As President, Ms. Hopkins is responsible for advancing the Foundation’s efforts to develop an influential community of socially-conscious and service-minded leaders who positively shape the world. Ms. Hopkins has a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Centre College; a Masters of Public Administration from New York University; and a Masters of Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, the Jeanette Rankin Foundation and GA CASA. She is the past Chair for the Emerge Scholarships in Georgia and the past Treasurer for the National Scholarship Providers’ Association.In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:Connecting humanity with tech worldLearning to not need to perform and show up authenticallyHow your thoughts manifest who you areThe need for love in the business worldHarnessing togetherness to change the worldFollow Jane:Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-hale-hopkins-4587843/?locale=de_DE (Jane Hopkins)Website https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ (coca-colascholarsfoundation.org)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Douglas Ferguson is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder and president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based facilitation agency that specializes in helping teams work better together through participatory decision making and design-inspired facilitation techniques. He has helped transform teams from U.S. SOCOM, the Air Force, Adobe, Dropbox, Fidelity, Vrbo, Liberty Mutual, Humana, and SAIC.In this episode of the Unprofessional PodcastWhat is Kata and facilitation managementUnderstanding your customerThe power of diversifying business modalitiesThe shadow side to inclusivity Assessing the rules to know how to bend themThe need for neurodiversityFollow Douglas:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltagectrl/ (@voltagectrl)IG personal: https://www.instagram.com/the_dug/ (@the_dug)Website:http://voltagecontrol.com ( voltagecontrol.com)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) This show is produced byhttp://soulfireproductionsco.com/ ( Soulfire Productions)
Jacob Marshall has presented or performed at the United Nations General Assembly 2017, Global Citizen Festival, Cannes Lions, multiple Forbes Under 30 Summits, multiple Future of Storytelling Summits & Festivals, New Museum’s NEWINC, Yale University, Nexus Global Youth Summit, and many more.He is an interdisciplinary creator and connector whose focus is on immersive artistic experiences that help bring healing and renewal. On top of it all, he is the drummer of a band you may have heard of called Mae. Currently, he is bringing beauty to the frontlines in NYC hospitals during the covid surge. Along with his partner, Hae-jin, they have created EMBC, a studio lab that brings together top-tier creators in collaboration for visionary experiences.In the episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:How creative imagination solves challengesInnovation means bending rules The beginning of NEWINCHow to transform healthcare spaces and why we need to The economic systems that keep us alienated from each otherRestructuring how we exist in the worldWhat is Musical MedicineFollow Jacob:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_embc/ (@the_embc)Website: https://www.whatismae.com/ (whatismae.com)https://www.wired.com/story/covid-recharge-rooms-health-care-front-line/ (Recharge Rooms helping healthcare workers)Listen and subscribe to the http://apple.co/3obyTRB (Do I Dare? Podcast)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSysJ_sppqm8IZSt452Ra6A (Hilary Corna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com/ (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Meghan McCracken is the Director of Scribe Books at Scribe Media, a company that believes that everyone should write and publish their book. Company culture everywhere is changing and the new generation is calling for authenticity and space for whole-self inclusivity. Scribe Media believes in creating a space for endless possibilities for perspectives, expression, and the way we work. In this episode of the UNprofessional Podcast:The inauthentic authenticity in company culture The increasing trend of self-publishingWhy all voices should be heard: Scribe Media’s missionHow transparent leadership creates a transparent teamThe breakdown and reorder of industries and societyFollow Meghan:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-mccracken-4b6a4721/ (Meghan McCracken)Connect with Scribe:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scribe-media/ (Scribe Media)Website: https://scribemedia.com/ (scribemedia.com)https://bookschool.scribemedia.com/ (Learn how to write and publish your book)Listen and subscribe to the http://apple.co/3obyTRB (Do I Dare? Podcast)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com/ (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Noor Alexandria Abukaram is a 17-year-old who runs on Ohio’s Sylvania Northview High School cross country team. Search her name and you'll find thousands of results because last year Noor went viral for being disqualified from a race for wearing a hijab. From the NY Times to Huffington Post to Sports Illustrated and most recently Runners World. Noor has worked with Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone on the bill SB 288 to address religious discrimination in sports. She is now creating a community that is focused on challenging outdated beliefs and encouraging diversity in all sports.In the episode of The UNprofessional Podcast:From breaking records to unfairly disqualifiedCreating support through community building Challenging media-driven racial stereotypes Championing diversity in sports Follow NoorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nooralexandria/ (@nooralexandria)Website https://letnoorrun.com/ (letnoorrun.com)https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/LetNoorRun (Virtual 5k)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Zach sold his first technology company at the age of 24 and now works with corporations to innovate faster at Coplex, a company he co-founded that has turned into one largest Startup Studios in the country. He’s a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, has won awards for speaking, and was recognized as one of the Top 33 Student Entrepreneurs in the World by the Kauffman Foundation and Entrepreneurs Organization. In this episode on UNnprofessional:How the entrepreneur identity has changed Exploring the definition of success How the lessons of 2020 will help tech moving forward Keeping human connection in an online world Personal boundaries in professional life Value is more important than featuresConnect with ZachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zcferres/ (@zcferres)Website: https://www.zachferres.com/ (zachferres.com)LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zcferres/ ( Zach Ferres)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Nathan Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, business, and community leader. He is the CEO of Austin-based consulting firm Blue Sky Partners and co-founder of GoodPolitics. He serves on the board of directors at the LBJ Presidential Library’s Future Forum and the Austin Monitor; he has been appointed by Austin City Council to the Economic Prosperity Commission and the Urban Transportation Commission. Nathan lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Amanda, and dogs, Max and Rory.In this episode of the Unprofessional Podcast: What is ERCOT and what are their responsibilities The real result of choosing money over people Finding common ground in order to help everyone Why we need more ownership in business Politicians as influencersFollow NathanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthnryn/ (@nthnryn)Twitter: https://twitter.com/nthnryn?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@nthnryn)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) 10 Ways to Help Texas https://hilarycorna.com/10-ways-to-help-texas-right-now/ (Right Now)Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Kacia is the Founder of She Goes company, a global personal development community for women "The Collective" and a top-rated podcast EmpowerHER with over 2 million downloads in the first 2 years. She is a vivacious entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, and life enthusiast obsessed with helping women develop mindsets that serve them by enabling them with tools and community. In this episode of Unprofessional:Creating our own identity in business The ROI of being real and genuineMitigating risks of entrepreneurship Smashing judgments around women in online entrepreneurshipCompany leadership vs. using employees Follow KaciaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kacia.fitzgerald/ (@kacia.fitzgerald)Website: http://www.kaciafitzgerald.com (kaciafitzgerald.com)Kacia’s Text Number: 512-548-2728Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Josh Phegan is the internationally renowned go-to speaker, trainer and coach for high- performance real estate agents and agencies. He is the number one preferred trainer for Australia's top 100 agents and top 50 women in real estate. He hosts industry-leading events such as the Real Estate BluePrint and List Sell Negotiate, and is the producer behind the High-Performance podcast with Alexander Phillips.In a time of pivoting, changing, and seemingly endless list of things we can’t do, what are our capabilities. In this episode, Josh explains the misconceptions of thought leadership and how we can use our values to excel in adversity.In this episode of Unprofessional:Focusing on capabilities vs. can’tsChanging business, keeping the mission Technology and quality of human connection Living fully and being contentLimiting distractions increasing values Follow JoshWebsite: https://joshphegan.com.au/ (joshphegan.com.au)IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshphegan/ (@joshphegan)Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshphegan (@joshphegan)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshphegan/ (Josh Phegan)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Tom Peters’ recent book: https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Now-Forty-Three-Number-Ones-ebook/dp/B08QVN6G75 (Excellence Now: Forty-Three Number Ones)Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
Madison Butler is a VP of Talent, Consultant, Podcast Host, and Cofounder of the nonprofit, Rage2Rainbows. She is a New Englander at heart but moved to Austin in 2017. Her work is focused around creating equitable spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, destigmatizing trauma, DEI, and the ability to be "human at work". She is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data, and tough empathy.Madison is committed to deconstructing the status quo and rebuilding corporate America, one organization at a time. Her mission is to ensure that no one ever feels like corporate spaces were not made for them, and they can live, work, and exist out loud.She is a start-up enthusiast and is passionate about building inclusive teams from the ground up with early stage companies. Madison is committed to helping change the narrative around what it looks like to be “human at work”, and hoping to help alleviate unconscious bias in corporate America.In this episode of Unprofessional:Diversity and Inclusion in the workplaceTaking care of yourself as the most important jobIdentities aren’t opinions Diversity in self-expression Turning away from working ourselves to therapy The downside of “Culture Fit” Follow MadisonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonameliab/ (@madisonameliab)Twitter: https://twitter.com/corprteunicorn?lang=en (@corprteUnicorn)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/ (Madison Butler)Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
VP of People & Culture, Courtney Branson, has led Square Root to win nationwide notoriety for the company’s culture with awards from Fortune, Fast Company, and Great Place to Work. She believes culture is changing and now, everyday citizens with new found voices are calling on businesses and companies to change with it. Courtney designs intentional cultures for companies and is on a mission to bring soul back to the workplace through empathy and awareness. In the episode of Unprofessional:How to talk about emotional awareness in the workplace A new take on sensitivity training The return on investment for empathy The new meaning of people-centric businessFollow CourtneyMedium: https://courtneyannebranson.medium.com/ (Courtney Branson)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneybranson/ (Courtney Branson) Connect with HilaryWebsite: http://hilarycorna.com/ (hilarycorna.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hilarycorna/?hl=en (@hilarycorna) Subscribe to the UNprofessional blog at http://www.hilarycorna.com (www.HilaryCorna.com)This show is produced by http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ (Soulfire Productions)
This isn’t business as usual. Somewhere along the way, we got stuck inside a box of expectations. Hilary Corna, Founder of The Human Way, helps you explore the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. Step into the new era, and become a fully human leader.