Deliberate Leaders Podcast is dedicated to helping leaders build strong, thriving businesses. Join host Allison Dunn, executive business coach and owner of Deliberate Directions, as she spotlights today’s Deliberate Leaders who embrace the values of ownership, accountability, and reliability.
Each episode features best information for business and leaders on topics like culture, communications, employee engagement, leadership, time management, growth strategies, personal development, goal setting, mindset, financial management, business best practices, systems, accountability, recruiting and retaining talent.
Why Confirmation Bias Can Cost You Thousands — And How to Spot It
In this episode, Alison Dunn reveals how even the most experienced leaders fall prey to confirmation bias, often without realizing it. Through her personal story and practical advice, she shows how to identify and overcome this costly thinking trap before it causes irreversible damage.
Key Topics:
Timestamps:
00:00 - The high cost of decision-making mistakes leaders often mistake for good judgment
00:29 - Alison's personal story of buying a franchise with flawed thinking
00:59 - How confirmation bias creates case-building rather than genuine decision-making
01:29 - Recognizing confirmation bias: defense mechanisms and filtering evidence
01:58 - Everyday signs: sharing decisions after they’re made, seeking buy-in rather than input
02:13 - The importance of asking "What am I assuming?" before closing a decision
02:41 - Using questions to challenge assumptions and invite curiosity
03:07 - The difference between awareness and action: catching bias in real-time
03:37 - Practical questions to expose assumptions and invite challenge
04:07 - How to treat opposition and questions as gifts to avoid confirmation bias
04:37 - Final advice: reflect on whether you're still deciding or just building a case; unlearning bias
05:05 - Promotion for "Think First" and upcoming episode on solving recurring problems
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What Peers Actually Give You That Nobody Else Can
In this episode, Allison Dunn explores how leaders at high levels can overcome loneliness and information gaps by cultivating the right peer relationships. She emphasizes practical steps to build honest, context-rich connections that foster better decision-making and resilience.
Key Topics:
Timestamps:
00:00 - The real purpose of peer relationships at the executive level
00:30 - What peer groups are not and common misconceptions
01:26 - The power of shared context for high-quality conversations
02:23 - Honesty without consequences as a critical element
02:51 - Gaining outside perspective to identify blind spots
03:17 - How peer feedback influences decision quality
03:45 - The shift from loneliness to shared understanding
00:00 - The operating system update that peers can catalyze
00:24 - Conducting an honest audit to identify trustworthy peers
00:51 - Showing vulnerability to model honesty and open dialogue
01:19 - Seeking environments that foster honest thinking
01:48 - Closing tips: building resilient leadership through authentic peer relationships
02:09 - The impact of credible, honest peer support on leadership longevity
02:38 - The power of intentionality and honesty in navigating leadership challenges
03:08 - Promotion of the book "Think First" for strategic thinking habits
Resources & Links:
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Most leaders hit a point where the roar of success becomes isolating and their go-to solutions often fall short. If reaching out to old friends or mentors isn't enough anymore, there's a vital type of relationship you’re likely missing. Discover the radical honesty, clarity, and growth that only a peer at your level can provide and why it’s the secret weapon for truly sustainable leadership.When you’re navigating complex decisions and high-stakes challenges, the people closest to you, your team, family, or long-time friends, often want to support you but can't see the full picture. Their feedback may be filtered through love, loyalty, or even fear, making honest confrontation rare and risky. That's why the most valuable insight often comes from someone outside your immediate circle, someone who’s building at the same altitude, facing similar dilemmas, and can tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.In this episode, we break down:
If you’re a leader climbing higher, whether you're in a C-suite, scaling a startup, or leading a high-growth team, this episode is your blueprint for unlocking authentic, unfiltered insight. Without this kind of relationship, you risk stagnation, misjudged decisions, or burnout. But with it? You’ll gain the clarity to act decisively, the confidence to challenge your assumptions, and the resilience to sustain success.Are you ready to stop having the same conversations and start engaging in the kind of dialogue that truly transforms your leadership? This is essential listening if you want to lead with more intention, make smarter choices, and find the support that actually pushes you forward. The right peer can become your North Star. Don’t miss your chance to find that connection.
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The Leadership Operating System
Every leader develops an internal operating system.
It's built from experience, reinforced by success, and often becomes invisible to the person running it.
In this episode, Allison explores:
Key Question:
What recurring pattern in your organization might be connected to how you operate as a leader?
Resources:
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Why Your Team Stops Telling You the Truth
As companies grow, leaders often face an invisible challenge: they hear less of what's really happening.
This isn't because employees are dishonest. It's because people naturally filter information when speaking to someone who holds authority over their career, compensation, and future opportunities.
In this episode, Allison explores:
Key Question:
When your team gives you an update, do you believe you're getting the full picture?
If not, what have you done to make honesty truly safe?
Resources:
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The Loneliness That Grows With Success
Success often brings opportunities, influence, and growth. It can also bring something leaders rarely discuss openly: loneliness.
In this episode, Allison explores:
Key Question:
When was the last time someone told you something genuinely difficult to hear?
If you're struggling to answer that question, it may reveal more about your leadership environment than you realize.
Resources:
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• Why the “I’ll just do it” habit feels productive but creates long-term leadership problems
• The difference between being the fastest person to solve a problem and the right person to solve it
• How leaders unintentionally train teams to become dependent
• The hidden cycle of organizational bottlenecks and learned helplessness
• Why stepping in too quickly limits strategic thinking across the organization
• The shift from reactive firefighting to building thinkers
• Coaching questions that encourage ownership and better decision-making
• How to scale leadership by multiplying thinking capacity instead of personal effort
• Insights from Allison Dunn’s book Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers
• Reflection question: “Where am I stepping in too quickly, and what is that teaching my team?”
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What we cover:
Key takeaway:
Leadership is always teaching. The question is whether you are teaching intentionally or by default.
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Episode NotesAbout Amy Farner
Amy Farner is Executive Vice President and Head of Product at The Josh Bersin Company. She previously led Deloitte Consulting’s survey research and analytics practice and brings over 20 years of experience helping organizations drive results through data, insights, and industry trends.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode* Why consulting firms are shifting from projects to AI-powered platforms * How tools like Lilli, AskGartner, and Galileo are changing the industry * What early signals, like higher renewal rates, reveal about AI adoption * The difference between access to information and trusted insight * How AI is accelerating speed, scale, and personalization in consulting * Why SaaS models are becoming more valuable than traditional services * How AI is opening access to advisory services for underserved markets * The evolving role of consultants in a world of instant information * Where human judgment remains essential in decision-making * What the next 3–5 years of consulting could look like
Key Insights from the Episode* The value of consulting is shifting from delivering answers to guiding decisions * AI is not replacing consultants, it is redefining where they create value * Firms that fail to adapt to AI-enabled delivery models risk being displaced * Smaller and mid-sized companies now have access to insights that were once reserved for the enterprise level * Communication and strategic thinking are becoming more important than traditional “hard skills”
Resources & Links* Galileo AI Agent by The Josh Bersin Company
https://getgalileo.ai/agent
* The Josh Bersin Company
https://joshbersin.com/
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In today’s environment, leadership requires more than results. It requires connection, clarity, and the ability to lead people through constant change.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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The Core Idea
Why Energy Matters
The Leadership Blind Spot
Key Insight
The Three Questions to Lead with Energy
Practical Application
Cultural Impact
The Leadership Shift
Reflection Question
Call to Action
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In this episode, Allison Dunn shares a personal story about a decision that cost her $250,000 and reshaped the way she coaches leaders today.
When she was launching her coaching practice, buying into a franchise felt like the safe and strategic move. It offered structure, systems, and the promise of certainty. But the day before signing the agreement, her dad asked one simple question: What’s your end game here? Instead of pausing to reflect, she pushed forward.
That moment became a powerful lesson in leadership and decision-making. Often, the decisions we rush toward are the ones most influenced by fear. And the questions we resist are often the ones we most need to answer.
This episode unpacks:
Why fear can disguise itself as strategy
How leaders outsource their thinking when they rely too heavily on someone else’s formula
Why knowing better is not enough to protect you from costly decisions
The role cognitive traps play in reactive leadership
How to catch yourself before autopilot takes over
Allison also gives a preview of her upcoming book, Think First, where she outlines five cognitive traps and five practical methods to help leaders think more clearly, make better decisions, and avoid expensive patterns.
Get on the early access list for Think First at: deliberatedirections.com/thinkfirst
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How many of your decisions are actually moving the business forward, and how many are just keeping you busy?
In this episode, Allison Dunn unpacks why speed is often mistaken for progress and how that habit creates a costly leadership pattern she calls the Speed Tax.
You’ll hear:
Why fast action creates the illusion of success
The 3 hidden costs of moving too quickly: reversal cost, cleanup cascade, and opportunity displacement
The difference between motion and momentum
Why the brain is wired for quick reactions, not always clear leadership decisions
How to use decision architecture to separate one-way door decisions from two-way door decisions
The key questions leaders should ask before making important decisions
Why fewer, better decisions can create more revenue, stronger teams, and less wasted time
This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about making the most decisions. It is about making the right ones with clarity, intention, and direction.
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The Bottleneck TaxThe average CEO of a $10M+ company spends nearly 60% of their time on decisions their team should be able to make.
High-income leaders may unknowingly be paying a six-figure penalty for a culture that depends on them to think.
Firefighting feels productive, but it replaces architecture.
The Five Hidden Costs of Reactive Leadership1. The Addition Spiral
Adding people, meetings, systems, and process instead of solving at the source.
Growth in headcount does not guarantee growth in profitability.
2. The Symptom Loop
Solving recurring issues without addressing root causes.
Short-term fixes create long-term repetition.
3. Thinking Debt
Postponing strategic thinking “until things calm down.”
Reactive decisions create 3–5 more decisions later.
4. Innovation Blindness
When you focus only on urgent fires, you miss strategic opportunities.
Competitors capture ground while you stay busy.
5. Team Dependency
Each time you solve a problem for your team, you train them not to solve it themselves.
Execution without thinking prevents scale.
The Compounding EffectThese five costs do not operate independently.
They reinforce one another:
Dependency increases reactivity
Reactivity increases complexity
Complexity increases symptom loops
Symptom loops increase thinking debt
Thinking debt eliminates strategic space
But the cycle can reverse.
When leaders build thinking capability across the organization:
Decision volume drops
Strategic time increases
Fires reduce
Innovation expands
Teams operate independently
Key Leadership InsightThe highest form of leadership is not being the smartest person in the room.
It is building a room full of people who know how to think.
When thinking becomes cultural, leaders regain the capacity to work on what only they can do.
ResourcesReserve your copy of Think First at:
deliberatedirections.com/thinkfirst
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why expert advice feels so seductive during high-stakes decisions
What a “context swap” is and how it silently creates strategic damage
The three patterns of the External Wisdom Trap:
The Credential Override
The Proof Point Illusion
The Wisdom Surrender
How to filter outside expertise through your own organizational reality
The difference between adopting advice and adapting wisdom
The powerful leadership question:
“What would have to be true for this to work here?”
Key Insight:
The most effective leaders do not eliminate outside input. They develop the discernment to know what applies to their specific situation and what does not.
Resources Mentioned:
Think First: Unlock the Possibilities Others Miss
Reserve your copy at: deliberate directions dot com/thinkfirst
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The Core Problem
Most high-performing leaders default to addition mode:
• Work more hours
• Optimize your calendar
• Streamline processes
• Move faster
It works for a while. Then you hit a ceiling.
Efficiency vs. Leverage
Efficiency asks:
How can I do this faster?
Leverage asks:
How can I do this once and create value repeatedly?
Speed improves output.
Structure multiplies impact.
Addition Thinking vs. Multiplication Thinking
Addition:
"I need to answer these customer questions faster."
Multiplication:
"What would have to be true for customers to not need to ask?"
Addition:
"I need to review decisions quicker."
Multiplication:
"What framework allows my team to decide without me?"
Addition:
"I need to attend this recurring meeting."
Multiplication:
"What would have to change for this meeting to not need me?"
Three Predictable Patterns of Addition Mode
The Capacity Ceiling
Your business scales only as far as your personal hours allow.
The Energy Depletion
Addition never ends. More effort produces diminishing returns.
The Strategic Displacement
You are so busy being productive that you never build the systems that create scale.
What Multiplication Looks Like
• Creating knowledge bases instead of answering repeat questions
• Building decision frameworks instead of approving every call
• Designing communication systems instead of attending every meeting
• Establishing quality standards instead of reviewing everything
Multiplication frees you to focus on strategic impact.
Case Study Insight
One CEO shifted from addition to leverage thinking.
Within six months:
• Revenue per employee increased 35%
• Personal exhaustion decreased
• Focus shifted into his true zone of genius
The transformation wasn’t about doing less. It was about building differently.
Key Leadership Shift
Stop asking:
How do I do more?
Start asking:
What can I build once that creates value repeatedly?
Next Step
The executive edition of Think First includes the full Leverage Framework to help you identify multiplication opportunities inside your daily addition work.
Because the goal isn’t productivity.
It’s strategic impact that scales without burning you out.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why most leaders unintentionally ask shutdown questions
The difference between feasibility-based thinking and possibility-based thinking
How hidden assumptions shape strategic direction
Why constraints are often beliefs, not facts
The power of the question: “What would have to be true?”
How to evaluate whether a constraint is fixed or moveable
Practical question reframes for hiring, investment, time, and scaling
Why the most strategic leaders challenge invisible boundaries
Key Concepts Covered:
Shutdown questions vs. strategic questions
Hidden assumptions in leadership decision-making
Exploring space within constraints
Challenging default thinking patterns
Small tests vs. all-or-nothing decisions
The mindset shift from limitation to leverage
Practical Questions to Apply Immediately:
Is this a fact or an assumption?
What would have to be true for this to work?
Who is already doing this successfully?
What’s the smallest version we could test?
What are we doing that no longer deserves our time?
Resource Mentioned:
The Executive Edition of Think First: Build a Team That Thinks Like Leaders includes the full question framework for surfacing hidden assumptions and expanding strategic thinking.
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Main Theme:
The toxic trait no one talks about in leadership is unexamined strength.
Key Insights:
Leadership doesn’t usually fail because something is missing. It fails when something is overused.
Strengths become toxic when they are:
Out of proportion
Out of context
Out of awareness
Many “toxic” leadership behaviors are rooted in good intentions.
Control is often a strategy for stability, not a flaw in character.
Psychologists call this the “shadow side” of strengths.
Common Strength-to-Shadow Shifts:
Decisive → Controlling
Reliable → Over-functioning
Visionary → Detached
Detail-oriented → Perfectionistic
Supportive → People-pleasing
How This Shows Up on Teams:
Fewer ideas are shared
Decisions move upward instead of outward
Initiative declines
Innovation slows
People comply instead of contribute
Powerful Reflection Questions:
Where do decisions slow down without me?
Where do people defer instead of decide?
Where do I feel tension when outcomes aren’t in my hands?
What feedback do I tend to reinterpret instead of explore?
Leadership Maturity Progression:
Early leadership: Competence
Mid-stage leadership: Execution
Advanced leadership: Self-regulation
Core Question to Carry Forward:
What trait of mine is shaping the conditions I’m responding to?
Mentioned in This EpisodeAllison Dunn’s upcoming book:
Think First: Build a Team That Thinks Like Leaders
Reserve your copy at:
deliberatedirections.com/thinkfirst
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Why “what got you here” can quietly limit your next stage of leadership
How strengths form, get rewarded, and become invisible defaults
The concept of Autopilot Excellence and why success makes it dangerous
How changing context exposes outdated leadership patterns
Real examples of strengths turning into constraints:
Decisiveness creating instability
Detail orientation causing analysis paralysis
Relationship focus avoiding necessary conflict
Strategic thinking drifting into abstraction
Operational excellence becoming micromanagement
The three hidden costs leaders pay:
The Blind Spot Tax
The Pattern Lock
The Scaling Ceiling
How to use the feeling of your strength as a signal to pause and choose
Why awareness, not personality change, unlocks scalable leadership
A practical reframing for decisive, strategic, relational, and operational leaders
Introduction to the Think First framework for interrupting default patterns
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Episode NotesWhat’s really happening when your team keeps asking you questions
Fast answers feel efficient in high-pressure environments
Over time, those answers become “thinking bypasses”
Teams follow the path of least resistance when clarity lives with the leader
Three hidden patterns that quietly reshape your culture
The Certainty Loop
Teams return to the fastest source of certainty, reinforcing dependency instead of reasoning.
The Leadership Tax
Micro-decisions accumulate, slowing execution and turning leaders into bottlenecks.
The Inversion of Roles
Leaders drift into problem-solving while teams drift away from ownership.
Why this isn’t a delegation problem
Reactive answers remove productive friction
Judgment and prioritization skills don’t develop
Teams stop anticipating and start waiting
The shift that changes everything
Stop providing answers
Start providing a thinking process
Five questions that build thinkers instead of dependents
What options have you already considered?
What outcome matters most here?
What constraint are we solving for?
What information is missing?
What do you recommend and why?
The core idea behind Think First
Leaders don’t scale by thinking for people
They scale by building systems that help people think clearly
Next step
Early access to the executive edition of Think First
Visit deliberatedirections.com/thinkfirst
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The shocking truth: Only 4% of the world’s money is physical—the rest is belief and confidence.
The leadership link: Your relationship with money reveals how you lead. Scarcity breeds control and hesitation; abundance fuels trust and growth.
White-knuckle leadership: How fear around money leads to micromanagement, missed opportunities, and burnout.
Three mindset shifts to rewire your relationship with money:
The Pre-Decision Question – “Is this decision rooted in flow or grip?”
Audit Your $20 Tasks – Free yourself to focus on $200/hour thinking.
The Circulation Exercise – Make one strategic financial move from confidence, not fear.
Takeaway: Money is energy in motion. When you let it flow strategically, your leadership—and your business—expand in return.
👉 Reflection question: Where in your leadership are you gripping instead of flowing?
👉 Share this episode with a fellow leader who could use a mindset reset around money.
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In this episode of The Deliberate Leaders Podcast, Allison explores how Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping what influence and expertise look like in modern leadership.
You’ll discover:
Why good ideas often get ignored (and how to fix it)
The key difference between opinions and expertise
Three communication shifts that make people lean in
How to build your “expertise bank” for long-term credibility
The mindset that transforms how you show up in every meeting
Key Takeaway:
You don’t need a new title or more years of experience to be heard—you just need to communicate your insight deliberately.
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💡 Featured Paradox: Vulnerability that connects vs. vulnerability that collapses trust.
💬 Quote to Remember: “Share from the scar, not the wound.”
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Introduction to The Paradox Series — exploring leadership contradictions that reveal deeper truths
The myth of “visible leadership” and why presence doesn’t always equal power
Case study: Sarah’s journey from control to empowerment
The shift from giving answers to asking better questions
Practical steps to “lead from behind” without losing influence
Nelson Mandela’s wisdom on shepherd-style leadership
Reflection prompts for leaders:
Where could stepping back create more momentum?
What decision could someone else make just as well as you?
What fear holds you back from letting go?
Closing thought: Sometimes the most powerful move a leader can make… is simply to move aside.
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Many leaders pride themselves on their emotional intelligence, but some still fall short of inspiring their teams. Why? Because emotional intelligence without emotional range is incomplete.
In this episode, Allison Dunn reveals:
The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional range
Why understanding emotions isn’t the same as embodying them
Three strategies for developing your emotional range:
The Emotional Palette Assessment – Identify gaps in your range.
The Situational Matching Framework – Match your energy to the moment.
The Emotional Rehearsal Practice – Train yourself to authentically access different states.
A real-world case study of a founder who transformed his team’s energy and performance by developing emotional versatility
You’ll leave with practical tools to stop being emotionally limited and start being emotionally dynamic — the kind of leader whose presence shapes culture, energy, and performance.
🔗 Learn more about deliberate leadership at DeliberateDirections.com
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We’ve been taught that leaders should always communicate with crystal clarity. But here’s the paradox: when you specify exactly what you want, you often get work that’s technically correct—but uninspired.
In this episode, Allison introduces the concept of Strategic Ambiguity—the art of being clear about outcomes but flexible about methods. She breaks down three strategies leaders can use right away:
The Outcome Frame – Define the result, not the process.
The Constraint Method – Set boundaries, then let your team find the path.
The Discovery Invitation – Ask better questions instead of giving ready-made answers.
You’ll hear how one leader transformed their product development process—and gained a competitive edge—by replacing detailed instructions with problem statements.
Key Takeaway: Purpose should always be clear. But methods? Sometimes the best results come from giving your team the freedom to figure it out.
Challenge for Leaders: This week, try using the Outcome Frame on a project where you’d normally give detailed instructions. Define success clearly but leave the “how” open—and see what your team creates.
Why do some leaders inspire loyalty while others trigger resistance—despite delivering the same message? The answer lies not in what they say, but when they say it.
In this episode, Allison Dunn unpacks the concept of Leadership Timing—the art of aligning your communication and actions with your team’s energy cycles, stress levels, and organizational rhythms.
You’ll learn:
Why timing matters more than content in leadership communication
How to identify your team’s natural receptivity windows
Three practical strategies to master Leadership Timing:
Energy Audit – Track your team’s creative, resistant, and collaborative moments
Receptivity Window – Assess your team’s emotional state before delivering key messages
Momentum Mapping – Recognize when to push, pause, or plant seeds
Allison also shares a powerful case study of a startup CEO who turned potential resistance into enthusiastic buy-in simply by shifting when the message was delivered.
By mastering timing, you can ensure your ideas stick, your teams listen, and your leadership creates lasting impact.
👉 Tune in, and learn how to stop forcing messages through at the wrong time and start leading in rhythm.
In this powerful episode of Deliberate Directions, entrepreneur Sara Vezensek reveals her proven Freedom Formula that's helped countless people escape the 9-to-5 grind and create true financial freedom.
What You'll Learn:
After the interview...
Most leaders think their job is to keep the peace. But when everyone agrees, no one is really thinking. In this episode, Allison Dunn reveals how an obsession with harmony leads to mediocrity, stalled innovation, and poor adaptation. She introduces the concept of Productive Conflict—the art of using structured, intentional tension to challenge assumptions, sharpen ideas, and unlock breakthrough solutions.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The hidden dangers of fake harmony and “performative collaboration”
Why comfort is the enemy of growth
The three key differences between toxic conflict and productive conflict
Three strategies to build productive conflict into your team: Devil’s Advocate Protocol, Constructive Dissent Framework, and Tension Invitation
A real-world case study of how a stalled product team reignited success through structured disagreement
If you’ve ever wondered why your “like family” team isn’t innovating, this episode is your playbook for making conflict work for you, not against you.
Why being the most informed person in the room can actually stall progress
The difference between Strategic Ignorance and willful blindness
Three practical strategies to filter information and improve focus:
The Focus Filter – Align what you consume with your top priorities
The Decision Relevance Test – Only keep information tied to decisions
The Strategic Blindspot Audit – Choose areas to step back and delegate
Stories of leaders who thrived by focusing on what mattered—and ignoring the rest
A challenge for you: Pick three things to stop tracking for one month and notice the results
This episode is for leaders who feel buried in data, executives who can’t move decisions forward, and anyone who wants to sharpen their focus to accelerate results.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why speed is often overrated in leadership.
The Strategic Slowness Paradox and how it protects you from costly mistakes.
Three practical tools for slowing down strategically without appearing indecisive:
The 24-Hour Rule – Give big decisions at least a day to breathe.
The Question Sequence – Ask yourself: What am I not seeing? What would change if I waited? What’s the cost of being wrong vs. the cost of being slow?
Strategic Delays – Schedule thinking time into your week.
How to identify reversible vs. irreversible decisions using Jeff Bezos’ Type 1 & Type 2 framework.
A challenge to apply strategic slowness to one decision you’re rushing toward right now.
Why It Matters:
Moving fast in the wrong direction just gets you to the wrong place faster. Strategic slowness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom, leadership, and often the difference between a breakthrough and a very expensive mistake.
Why traditional leadership strategies fall short
How low-consciousness states (fear, anger, frustration) create force
The game-changing question that changed a CEO’s meetings
David Hawkins’ scale of consciousness: from shame to love
Three practical tools to start your Executive Energy Audit today:
1: Pre-Meeting Consciousness Check – Assess your energetic state before every key interaction.
2: Organizational Energy Map – Identify where energy flows or drains across your company.
3: 24-Hour Consciousness Experiment – Make every decision from your highest energetic state for one full day.
Real-world results from energy-based leadership shifts
Your challenge this week: Conduct your first Executive Energy Audit before a key leadership moment.
🧭 Learn more and explore other leadership tools at https://www.deliberatedirections.com
Series: Part 3 of the 3-part Leadership Myth Busting Series
Main Idea: More feedback doesn’t mean better performance
Allison’s Story: A sales team drowning in feedback but stuck in stagnation
Key Insight: Most feedback is backward-looking and deficit-based
The Alternative: Excellence Acceleration — maximize strengths, don’t fix weaknesses
Three Strategies You’ll Learn:
Peak Performance Audit – identify and study moments of excellence
Strength Amplification Framework – start with what’s working, explore how to scale it
Excellence Documentation – capture and share winning processes
Case Study: A marketing team that improved 40% by replicating what worked
Challenge: Replace one feedback conversation this week with an Excellence Acceleration discussion
🔗 Explore more tools at DeliberateDirections.com
Series: Part 2 of the 3-part Leadership Myth Busting Series
Main Topic: Why “delegate more” is incomplete advice
Allison’s Confession: The hard lesson I learned when I confused task dumping with true delegation
The Cost of Task Dumping: Confusion, missed deadlines, and leadership fatigue
What Real Delegation Looks Like:
Context Transfer
Capability Building
System Creation
The Strategic Delegation Framework:
Capability Assessment – What are you trying to grow in this person?
Context Blueprint – Share the “why,” the how, the constraints, and success criteria
Learning Loop – Built-in prep, check-ins, and debriefs
System Integration – So you don’t have to delegate the same thing twice
Real-World Example: A marketing director who escaped burnout by building strategy capacity in her team
Weekly Challenge: Use the Strategic Delegation Framework on one recurring task
🔗 Explore more leadership tools at DeliberateDirections.com
Intro: The myth of authenticity and why it’s misunderstood in leadership
Personal Story: How Allison’s “authentic” leadership nearly derailed her team
Key Idea: Authenticity without context = emotional self-indulgence
Main Concept: Contextual Leadership—choosing which true version of yourself best serves the moment
Three Strategies:
Situation Assessment: Ask what the moment requires
Leadership Wardrobe: Build and switch between 5 intentional leadership modes
Authenticity Audit: Who are you really serving when you're “being yourself”?
Case Study: Coaching a CEO through personal challenges without destabilizing his team
Challenge for Listeners: Try the Situation Assessment in 3 real-life interactions this week
Key Takeaway: Great leaders aren’t emotionally consistent—they’re contextually brilliant
🔗 Learn more at DeliberateDirections.com
Why traditional mindset advice falls short in real leadership scenarios
The concept of Mind Flex and how it outperforms rigid thinking
3 Tools to build your Mind Flex muscle:
The Toggle Method – See challenges from opposite angles
Perspective Prompts – Break free from default thinking patterns
Mental Strength Training – Create a weekly Think Time ritual
Action challenge: Apply the techniques to a real-life leadership challenge this week
Quote to remember: “Great leaders don’t default to a mindset. They adapt to what the moment demands.”
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What Is Pricing Power?
The ability to charge what you're worth—without losing customers.
Without it, you're running a charity, not a business.
The 1% Rule:
A 1% price increase = 11% profit boost (if volume stays constant).
Strategy 1: Value-Based Pricing
Stop pricing based on time or competitors.
Price based on the financial impact of the problem you solve.
Strategy 2: The Confidence Test
If you're not losing 10–20% of clients on price, you're undercharging.
Apple is a masterclass in this.
Strategy 3: Anchoring and Bundling
Lead with your premium offer.
Use high-medium-low pricing tiers to make your middle option shine.
Action Steps This Week:
Calculate the value you deliver.
Raise your prices 10% (for new customers).
Use price anchors in your offer structure.
Quote of the Episode:
“If you’re not occasionally losing customers to price, you’re undercharging. Period.”
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https://www.deliberatedirections.com
The CEO Playbook is Broken. Here's How to Rewrite It.
What if the strategies you’re using to lead your company are actually the reason it’s not growing? In this episode of Deliberate Leaders, Allison Dunn challenges the outdated CEO playbook and shares three transformative mindset shifts every modern leader needs. Whether you're tired of being the bottleneck or ready to become the Chief Capability Officer your team needs—this conversation is your roadmap.
📝 Episode NotesIn this episode of Deliberate Leaders, Allison Dunn asks a provocative question:
Are you leading from a playbook written for a business world that no longer exists?
Drawing from over three decades of executive coaching, Allison breaks down:
Why traditional "command and control" leadership no longer works
How to shift from directive to deliberate decision-making
The truth behind the “open-door policy” and what to do instead
Why CEOs must evolve from Chief Everything Officer to Chief Capability Officer
This episode will inspire you to rethink how you lead, delegate, and build a culture of trust and accountability.
📌 Key Takeaway:
The future of leadership is not about control—it’s about capability. Start creating the conditions where your team can thrive without you micromanaging every decision.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.deliberatedirections.com
Featured Book: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Key Takeaways:
Most leaders play to win. Great leaders play to keep playing.
Learn the five practices of infinite leadership:
Just Cause – Define a vision worth sacrificing for.
Trusting Teams – Prioritize relationships over performance.
Worthy Rivals – Grow by learning from your competition.
Existential Flexibility – Adapt your strategy to stay true to your mission.
Courage to Lead – Make bold, values-driven decisions.
Real-Life Examples:
Sarah’s open-source pivot that created an industry-wide ecosystem.
Marcus’s transformation from ruthless competitor to collaborative innovator.
Challenge of the Week:
Shift your lens from “How do we win?” to “How do we keep playing and contribute more meaningfully?”
What You’ll Learn:
Why love is a leadership advantage, not a weakness
The 8 Rules of Love applied to business leadership
How one CEO reduced turnover by 80% and grew revenue by 35%
Simple daily habits to become a more self-aware leader
How to turn tough conversations into trust-building moments
How leading with love builds resilient, purpose-driven teams
Referenced Book:
8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty
Your Challenge This Week:
Choose one rule. Apply it intentionally.
Lead with love—and watch the impact.
In this episode, Allison explores:
Why most motivation strategies fail by being too easy or too extreme
How the Goldilocks Rule creates just-right challenges that drive results
A real client case study where 4% targets led to massive transformation
How to apply the Goldilocks Rule to:
Skill development
Team performance
Personal growth habits
A simple 3-step framework to calculate and track your “just right” goals
📌 Challenge of the Week:
Pick one area of focus. Identify your current baseline, add 4%, and commit to that target for the next two weeks. Track progress, adjust weekly, and build momentum.
n this episode, Allison breaks down:
Why attunement—not persuasion—is the new leadership superpower
How Daniel Pink’s research reshapes the way we influence and lead
The story of Marcus, a brilliant leader who learned to listen before leading
Three practical strategies:
The Perspective Audit
The Power Check
The Mirror Method
How to apply attunement to build trust, gain buy-in, and lead more effectively
📌 Challenge of the Week:
Choose one relationship or high-stakes conversation. Practice attunement by auditing your assumptions, reducing your power, and adapting your communication style.
In this episode, Allison explores:
Why luck isn’t just about chance—and why that’s good news
The four types of luck identified by Dr. James H. Austin
Real stories of leaders who used each type of luck to create massive results
How to move from Motion Luck to Awareness Luck to Magnetic Luck
A simple 3-step system to start manufacturing your own luck today
The Daily Opportunity Audit and other practical tools for creating momentum
📌 Challenge of the Week:
Pick one type of luck to focus on—Motion, Awareness, or Magnetic—and take strategic action to generate your own “lucky” outcomes.
Host: Allison Dunn, Business & Executive Coach | CEO of Deliberate Directions
What This Episode Covers:
Why forward-thinking companies are hiring AI "employees" now
What CEOs are really buying with AI (spoiler: it’s not just cost savings)
The new leadership advantage: thinking leverage
What AI will never replace—and how to build around that
Top 3 Actions to Stay Ahead:
Audit Your Workflows – Host a team session to find automation-ready tasks
Double Down on Human Skills – Launch Thinking Labs to amplify creativity and strategy
Create Your AI Transparency Policy – Build trust with employees and clients by being honest about how you use AI
Memorable Quote:
“AI can do the doing—but humans must own the thinking.”
Additional Resources:
Book a complimentary strategy session to audit your workflows and explore AI integration
Sample AI Transparency Statement: “We use AI to amplify our team’s capabilities—never to replace human judgment.”
Title: The Culture Shift: Rebuilding Workplace Well-Being Before It’s Too Late
Host: Allison Dunn, Business Coach & Founder of Deliberate Directions
Topics Covered:
Why Monday dread is a red flag for culture
The “silent crisis” behind burnout, disengagement, and quiet quitting
A coaching story of a founder on the brink—and what it reveals
Gallup data and global trends showing we’re missing the mark
Three actionable culture-first leadership moves:
Measure what actually matters with energy audits
Make mental health operational—not optional
Tie purpose to performance through meaningful storytelling
The Deliberate Leader’s Compass: Are you building a place that truly works?
Quotes to Share:
“Culture doesn’t live in data—it lives in dialogue.”
“A paycheck doesn’t build culture. A ping doesn’t replace presence.”
“If your workplace feels tired—it’s not just the workload. It’s the why load.”
Resources:
Want to explore your company’s cultural compass? Book a complimentary strategy session.
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Host: Allison Dunn, Executive Business Coach
Episode Title: Plug the Leaks: Why Doing More Isn’t Always the Answer
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why “more” isn’t always better—and may be making things worse
The 3 most common leaks in business productivity
How to identify unspoken costs in your operations
A shift in mindset from chasing “more” to building “better”
Simple strategies to streamline, clarify, and reclaim momentum
Culture Action of the Week:
Take 20 minutes to reflect:
“Where am I leaking time, energy, or results?”
Choose one leak to plug this week—then watch your progress accelerate.
Power Quote:
“Sometimes the biggest gains don’t come from doing more—they come from losing less.”
🎧 If this episode helped you rethink your approach to leadership and productivity, please leave a review or share it with another leader who’s ready to work smarter—not harder.
📩 Book your productivity strategy session at DeliberateDirections.com
Host: Allison Dunn, Business Coach & Leadership Strategist
Episode Title: Numbers Don’t Lie, But They Also Don’t Lead
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why data is your compass—not your captain
The danger of waiting for “perfect clarity” before acting
How to balance instinct and insight in decision-making
What it means to be data-informed vs. data-driven
3 key takeaways to lead wisely with numbers
Culture Action of the Week:
Ask your team:
“What’s a decision we’ve delayed because we’re waiting for enough data?”
Then ask: “What would we do if we trusted our values, our vision, and our team more than our spreadsheets?”
Memorable Quote:
“You can’t spreadsheet your way into innovation. You can’t forecast your way into courage.”
🎧 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with a fellow leader who’s ready to stop waiting and start leading.
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This episode of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast, hosted by Allison Dunn, explores the power of vulnerability in leadership. Dunn begins by acknowledging the common misconception that vulnerability is a sign of weakness, contrasting this with her emphasis that embracing vulnerability actually strengthens leadership.
The episode delves into the definition of vulnerability in leadership, clarifying that it is not about oversharing or excessive emotional displays. Instead, Dunn defines it as having the courage to show up authentically, admit when you don't have all the answers, acknowledge mistakes, and be willing to ask for help. She also references Brené Brown's definition of vulnerability as "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure," emphasizing the removal of the protective "armor" leaders often wear.
To illustrate the impact of a lack of vulnerability, Dunn shares an anecdote about a CEO named Mark, who initially prided himself on appearing perfect and never admitting mistakes. This resulted in a disengaged team, high turnover, and a lack of innovation because his team members were afraid to take risks or share ideas. A turning point occurred when Mark admitted to his team that he was struggling with a market challenge and needed their input, dramatically shifting the team dynamic, leading to increased engagement and better ideas.
Dunn then outlines three key reasons why vulnerability is powerful in leadership:
• It builds trust: Showing your human side creates psychological safety, allowing team members to feel comfortable speaking up and taking risks.
• It fosters innovation: By demonstrating that failure is a part of learning, leaders empower their teams to experiment and be creative.
• It builds authentic connections: Relatable leaders who share challenges are more approachable and human, fostering stronger connections with their teams.
Dunn clarifies that vulnerability in leadership is not about being weak or indecisive but requires significant courage, introducing the concept of "strategic vulnerability". She provides five practical ways to practice strategic vulnerability:
• Share lessons from failures: Discussing what was learned normalizes failure as a part of growth.
• Ask for help: Phrases like "What are your thoughts?" show that it is acceptable not to have all the answers.
• Acknowledge emotions: Naming feelings humanizes the leader and validates the emotions of others.
• Admit when you're wrong: Simply stating "I was wrong" builds credibility.
• Listen deeply: Being present, asking thoughtful questions, and valuing others' perspectives are crucial.
Dunn also shares an example of a leadership team that transformed their culture by implementing a simple weekly meeting practice where each person shared one challenge and one win. This ritual improved collaboration and facilitated earlier problem-solving. The episode references research from the Center for Creative Leadership, which indicates that leaders who demonstrate vulnerability are perceived as more authentic and inspiring, and their teams report higher levels of innovation and engagement.
Towards the end of the episode, Dunn challenges listeners to consider how embracing strategic vulnerability might change their leadership and their team's response. She provides an action step for the week: to practice one act of strategic vulnerability with their team, such as admitting a mistake, asking for help, or sharing a learning experience, and to observe the outcomes.
The episode concludes by reiterating that vulnerability is not weakness but rather the ultimate form of courage in leadership, and in today's world, it is not just beneficial but a competitive advantage due to the desire for authentic connection. Allison encourages listeners to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, reminding them that "the most deliberate leaders have the courage to be vulnerable".
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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This Deliberate Leaders podcast episode, hosted by Allison Dunn, centers around the crucial leadership skill of mastering difficult conversations. The episode begins by highlighting the common tendency for leaders to avoid these challenging discussions, such as addressing performance issues or team conflicts, and emphasizes that avoidance only exacerbates these problems. Dunn shares a personal anecdote about a client who delayed addressing an underperforming team member, resulting in a damaged relationship and frustration for both parties, illustrating the point that a leader's willingness to have difficult conversations significantly impacts whether problems become disasters or opportunities for growth.
The core of the episode introduces a four-part framework for navigating difficult conversations: Prepare, Connect, Navigate, and Close.
• Prepare: This initial stage involves thoughtful preparation before the conversation. Leaders are encouraged to define their desired outcome, identify supporting facts, anticipate the other person's reaction, and choose an appropriate time and place. Dunn recommends writing down key points to maintain focus, while stressing that this is for clarity, not scripting.
• Connect: The opening of the conversation is critical for establishing psychological safety. Leaders should begin by expressing genuine appreciation and stating their positive intention to find a way forward that addresses the challenge and supports the other person's success. This helps build a foundation of respect.
• Navigate: This is presented as the stage where conversations most often succeed or fail. The episode emphasizes using "I" statements to present one's perspective without being accusatory, and provides an example: "I noticed the project deadline was missed" instead of "You missed the deadline". Crucially, leaders are advised to pause, genuinely listen by asking open-ended questions like, "I'd like to understand your perspective," and to use the powerful phrase, "Tell me more about that," to uncover important information. The primary goal during navigation is mutual understanding and finding a path forward together, not "winning".
• Close: The final part of the framework focuses on summarizing what was heard, confirming any agreements or next steps, and expressing confidence in future progress. An example provided is: "So we've agreed that you'll provide weekly updates, and I'll check in more frequently. I'm confident we can make this work together". This ensures shared understanding and reinforces the relationship.
To help listeners apply these concepts, Dunn issues a "Conversation Audit" challenge. This involves taking 15 minutes to identify postponed conversations, noting the reasons for avoidance (fear, uncertainty, concern), selecting one conversation, scheduling it within a week, and applying the four-part framework. Listeners are then encouraged to reflect on the experience—what went well, what could be improved, and how the outcome compared to expectations—and even to email the host with their experiences.
The episode concludes by reinforcing that how leaders handle difficult conversations significantly shapes their leadership reputation, especially more so than easier interactions. It highlights that teams observe how leaders navigate challenges and take cues from their approach. Mastering these conversations is presented not as eliminating discomfort, but as moving through it towards better understanding, stronger relationships, and improved outcomes. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast and leave reviews to help others discover the content. The final message reminds listeners that the conversations they are avoiding are often the key to their next level of leadership.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
Reminder: Subscribe and leave a review to support the podcast!
In this episode of the Deliberate Leaders podcast, host Allison Dunn addresses the Activity Trap, a common issue even for dedicated leaders, where individuals are constantly busy but make minimal progress on what truly matters. The episode begins by describing the feeling of a day filled with work, emails, and meetings, yet ending with a sense of a lack of real accomplishment. Dunn clarifies that this isn't laziness but being caught in the Activity Trap.
The Activity Trap is defined as a deceptive state of constant motion that doesn't lead to significant progress on important goals, likened to running on a treadmill. Leaders caught in this trap often find themselves buried in endless meetings without clear agendas, email rabbit holes, and quick-win tasks that don't build real value. Despite feeling accomplished momentarily, they experience frustration and a sense of being no closer to their desired outcomes, highlighting that motion isn't momentum.
To illustrate this, Dunn shares the story of her client Sarah, a COO working long hours and feeling overwhelmed despite completing a lengthy to-do list. However, when asked which of those tasks moved the company towards its three-year vision, only two out of thirty were identified, demonstrating the essence of the Activity Trap: working hard without aligning energy with impact.
Dunn then introduces three key distinctions to help escape the Activity Trap:
•. Busy work vs. Breakthrough work: Busy work fills time and is reactive, responding to others' priorities, while breakthrough work creates change and is proactive, advancing one's vision. The focus should shift from "What's urgent?" to "What will create the most significant impact today?".
• Management vs. Leadership: Management handles the present, while leadership creates the future. Many get stuck in management mode by addressing immediate needs, but leadership requires strategic thinking and future-building activities.
• Activity vs. Achievement: Activity is measured by effort (hours worked, emails answered), whereas achievement is measured by outcomes (progress toward goals and value created). The goal is to move from high activity with low achievement to low activity with high achievement, which is the hallmark of deliberate leadership.
To break free from the Activity Trap, Dunn offers three actionable strategies:
• Institute the Power Hour: Block the first hour of the day for the most important breakthrough work, before checking emails or Slack. This dedicated time allows leaders to work on their business rather than just in it, focusing on tasks that drive important goals forward without distractions.
• Apply the 3-Category Filter: At the start of each week, categorize the to-do list into breakthrough work, management work, and busy work. The recommendation is to commit to spending at least 40% on breakthrough work, no more than 40% on management work, and reduce busy work to 20% or less.
• Implement the "One Less" Rule: For one month, consciously eliminate one low-value activity each day, such as declining a non-essential meeting, batching emails, or delegating tasks. Small reductions in low-value activities can create significant space for more impactful work.
Finally, the episode includes a call to action to conduct an "Activity Trap Audit". For three consecutive workdays, individuals are encouraged to track their time in 30-minute increments and, at the end of each day, reflect on the percentage of time spent on breakthrough work, their highest-value contribution, and low-value activities that could be eliminated, automated, or delegated. The aim is to identify patterns, with most leaders discovering they spend less than 20% of their time on true breakthrough work.
In closing, Dunn reiterates that being busy doesn't equate to being an exceptional leader; rather, it's the ability to focus on work that generates genuine momentum that distinguishes average from exceptional leaders. The key takeaway is that true leadership is about being deliberate, not just busy.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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This episode of the "Deliberate Leaders Podcast," hosted by Allison Dunn, delves into the critical topic of how to effectively lead and develop high-potential employees (HiPos). The episode emphasizes that these individuals are not only top performers but also the future leaders, innovators, and a potential competitive advantage for an organization. However, it also highlights the significant flight risk associated with HiPos if they are not properly developed.
A key point addressed is the distinction between high performance and high potential. The episode clarifies that excelling in a current role does not automatically mean an employee has the capacity for leadership.
The podcast outlines three key attributes that define true high-potential employees:
• Perspective: HiPos think strategically, asking deeper questions about the long-term strategy, company values, and the real problems being solved. They bring valuable insights and should be included in strategic conversations.
• Presence: HiPos command attention through clear communication, active listening, and the ability to inspire trust, making others feel valued and motivated. This isn't just about charisma but about how they impact others.
• Powerful Work Habits: HiPos are proactive, identify important work independently, are resilient in the face of setbacks, and take ownership of outcomes. They do not require constant supervision.
The episode then provides guidance on how to effectively lead HiPos, suggesting several key strategies:
• Ditch micromanagement: HiPos need mentorship and space to think, innovate, and learn from occasional failures. Monitoring will only drive them away.
• Provide honest feedback: Genuinely honest feedback, including both strengths and areas for growth, is crucial for HiPos who crave development. Framing growth areas as a "pathway forward" is beneficial.
• Invest in their development deliberately: This involves providing stretch assignments, opportunities to shadow senior leaders, actively listening to their aspirations, and connecting them with relevant resources, training, and experiences. Dunn counters the fear of investing in employees who might leave by asking, "What if you don't invest in them—and they stay?" highlighting the opportunity cost of underdevelopment.
Dunn issues a challenge to listeners to identify HiPos based on the three key attributes and schedule development conversations with them. She suggests asking questions about what energizes them, their growth aspirations, and desired skill development. The goal is to then collaboratively create a specific stretch opportunity aligned with their goals.
In conclusion, the episode emphasizes that leading HiPos is not just about quick promotions but about fostering depth in their critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Effectively leading HiPos is presented as a deliberate effort to craft the organization's future.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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In this episode of the "Deliberate Leaders" podcast, host Allison Dunn discusses the pervasive issue of "busyness" in the business world and argues that it is often overused and doesn't necessarily equate to progress. She points out that "busy" has become a common response when asking leaders and entrepreneurs how they are doing.
Dunn challenges the notion that being busy is a "badge of honor," suggesting that it can actually indicate being stuck rather than moving forward. She shares a personal anecdote of a time when her calendar was so full she had to schedule bathroom breaks, yet her major business goals were not advancing. This illustrates the core idea that being busy doesn't automatically lead to business growth; being deliberate does.
The episode delves into what Dunn calls the "cult of busy," outlining several reasons why people fall into this trap:
• There's a social currency associated with being busy, where having a lot to do is perceived as being important and successful, while having open time might be viewed negatively.
• People confuse motion with progress, believing that a full calendar and constant notifications mean they are achieving their goals.
• Busyness can become a convenient excuse for avoiding deep, meaningful work that would truly move the needle, such as strategic planning.
Dunn then offers three mindset shifts to help leaders move away from the "busy" trap:
• Replace "busy" with specific language: Instead of saying "I'm busy," try describing what you are actively working on and creating.
• Measure outcomes, not activity: Focus on whether your actions are moving you closer to your important goals, rather than just assessing how busy you were. A focused hour on a priority is more valuable than scattered hours of busyness.
• Embrace strategic pauses: Effective leaders intentionally schedule time for thinking, strategizing, and creating without constant interruptions.
Finally, the episode provides three actionable steps to help listeners break free from being constantly busy:
• Conduct a "busy audit": For a week, pay attention to how often you say or think "I'm so busy" and then question what you are busy doing and whether it aligns with your top priorities.
• Identify your high-leverage activities: Determine the 2-3 activities that have the most significant impact on your business or leadership and schedule them first, protecting that time diligently.
• Practice strategically saying "no": Recognize that saying yes to one thing means saying no to something else, and consider what you are implicitly declining when you take on a new commitment.
In conclusion, Allison Dunn emphasizes that true leadership is not defined by how full your calendar is but by the impact of your actions, urging listeners to prioritize being deliberate over being busy.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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This episode of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast, hosted by Allison Dunn, addresses the significant challenge of dealing with toxic coworkers and their negative impact on productivity and energy levels. Dunn begins by highlighting that this is a widespread issue, noting that over half of their poll respondents had experienced it. She emphasizes that toxic colleagues are more than just annoying; they can drastically reduce team performance, citing Harvard research that suggests a decrease of up to 40%. This is framed as a serious business problem rather than a simple personality clash.
The main focus of the episode is to provide five actionable strategies for leaders and individuals to protect their energy while navigating interactions with toxic coworkers, without damaging relationships or compromising their values. These strategies are discussed in detail:
• Strategy number one: Recognize the pattern, not just the person. Dunn explains that toxic behavior often follows predictable patterns, such as constant complaining, credit stealing, gossiping, or sabotage. She advises listeners to document toxic interactions for a week, noting the triggers and the specific patterns observed, such as blame-shifting or information hoarding. She shares an example of a client, Melissa, who discovered that a difficult coworker undermined her only during morning meetings, revealing a pattern of feeling threatened when she presented first. Recognizing this pattern allowed Melissa to prepare accordingly.
• Strategy two: Create conversational boundaries. Dunn points out that toxic behavior often thrives through conversation and reminds listeners that they control half of every interaction. She introduces a technique called "redirect and refocus," suggesting that when a toxic colleague starts complaining or gossiping, the listener should acknowledge their statement briefly and then immediately pivot to a work-related topic. She provides an example: responding with "That sounds challenging. Speaking of challenges, I could use your input on this project deadline". The goal is to gently but firmly steer conversations toward productivity, not to be rude. Dunn notes that after about three redirects, most "energy vampires" will likely seek easier targets.
• Strategy three: Implement the oxygen mask principle. Drawing an analogy to flight safety instructions, Dunn stresses the importance of prioritizing one's own well-being when dealing with toxic coworkers. She recommends scheduling brief "renewal time" on your calendar after draining interactions, even just 15 minutes, to engage in activities like walking, deep breathing, or gratitude exercises. She shares an anecdote about a CEO who maintains a "sanity drawer" with items like dark chocolate, essential oils, and family photos for quick reset rituals.
•. Strategy four: Document strategically. Dunn emphasizes that documentation serves not only for HR purposes but also as a daily tool for managing difficult dynamics. She advises listeners to follow up verbal conversations with email summaries that clearly outline discussed points and responsibilities, such as "As we discussed, you'll handle X while I focus on Y. Please let me know if I've misunderstood anything". This practice promotes accountability, offers the benefit of the doubt, and creates a paper trail to prevent gaslighting and confusion.
•. Strategy five: Practice intentional disengagement. Dunn states that sometimes the most effective response is no response. She advises listeners to evaluate whether engaging with toxic behavior aligns with their goals. If not, she recommends using polite but brief responses that do not escalate conflict or encourage further engagement, which she terms "pleasant neutrality". She shares a client's description of this as "being Teflon—letting it slide off without sticking". Dunn clarifies that this is a strategy for energy conservation, not avoidance.
In conclusion, Dunn reiterates that while you cannot control toxic colleagues, you can control the energy you give them. She asserts that successful leaders have mastered the art of protecting their energy while remaining effective, not necessarily having fewer difficult people in their lives. She also briefly mentions an opportunity to book a "Deliberate Direction strategy session" for personalized guidance on managing challenging workplace situations and protecting energy. She encourages listeners to visit Deliberate Directions dot com to claim a spot and reminds them that their energy is valuable. Finally, she thanks the listeners, encourages them to share the episode, and reminds them to subscribe to the podcast.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
Reminder: Subscribe and leave a review to support the podcast!
This episode of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast, hosted by Allison Dunn, is about the essential leadership skill of letting go to facilitate both personal and professional development. The episode emphasizes that while the concept might seem straightforward, putting it into practice can be quite challenging for high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives.
The discussion addresses several key aspects of letting go:
Why letting go is so difficult: The episode explains that humans are naturally inclined towards stability and predictability, which creates resistance to change. In a leadership context, ego further complicates the process, making it hard to acknowledge unsuccessful strategies or when an employee's growth no longer aligns with the company's needs. The fear of perceived failure also contributes to the reluctance to let go.
The hidden costs of holding on: The podcast highlights several negative consequences of failing to let go, including:
• Missed opportunities: Staying with the familiar can prevent the exploration of new and potentially more beneficial paths for both the leader and the organization.
• Burnout: Leaders who resist letting go often carry unnecessary burdens, leading to exhaustion and reduced effectiveness.
• Culture stagnation: Holding onto outdated processes, underperforming team members, or old leadership approaches can impede the organization's ability to evolve.
• The episode uses the example of Blockbuster versus Netflix to illustrate the critical importance of letting go of outdated models and embracing new directions. Blockbuster's failure to move beyond its retail store model contrasts sharply with Netflix's successful transition from DVD rentals to streaming, highlighting that letting go creates space for better things.
Developing a leader’s mindset for letting go with intention: The podcast offers three mindset shifts to aid in this process:
• Detach from “how things have always been”: Leaders should regularly question their current practices by asking, “If I were starting fresh today, would I build it this way?” A negative answer suggests it’s time to reconsider.
• Adopt a growth-over-comfort mindset: While letting go can be uncomfortable, it is essential for progress and should be viewed as evolution rather than failure.
• Trust the people around you: Leaders need to overcome the urge to control everything, empower their teams, and allow them the autonomy to learn and grow, even through mistakes.
Tactical ways to release what no longer serves you: The episode provides three practical exercises:
• The “What’s Holding Me Back” Inventory: This involves identifying three things a leader is clinging to that are no longer beneficial, understanding the underlying reasons (fear, comfort, ego), and committing to taking a step towards releasing them, such as delegating or restructuring.
• The “Leadership Release Ritual”: Leaders are encouraged to conduct a quarterly review to assess what is working, what isn’t, and what needs to be eliminated to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary burdens.
• The 70% Rule for Delegation: If a task can be performed by a team member at least 70% as well as the leader, it should be delegated. This frees up the leader's time and empowers the team.
The episode concludes by emphasizing that the most effective leaders are those who can evolve and release what no longer serves their goals, their teams, or their mission. By doing so, they foster an environment conducive to innovation, resilience, and growth.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
Connect:
• Website: Deliberate Directions
• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
Reminder: Subscribe and leave a review to support the podcast!
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This episode of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast focuses on the critical distinction between planning and strategy, highlighting how confusing the two can negatively impact business outcomes. The host, Allison Dunn, positions that many businesses mistakenly focus on planning, which involves internal operations and resource management, rather than on developing a strategy that creates meaningful differentiation in the market.
Key topics and examples discussed in the episode:
Defining Strategy: A strategy is defined as an integrative set of choices that position a company to win in its market by outperforming competitors and delivering unique value to customers.
Planning vs. Strategy: The host emphasizes that planning is simply a set of activities that, while controllable, do not guarantee competitive success. In contrast, strategy focuses on achieving a competitive outcome where customers choose your product or service over others.
Southwest Airlines Example: Southwest Airlines is presented as a prime example of a company with a clear strategy. Instead of just planning routes and buying planes like major carriers, Southwest focused on becoming a reasonable-priced alternative to Greyhound. They achieved this by implementing point-to-point flights, using only 737s, eliminating in-flight meals, and promoting online booking.
Starbucks Example: Starbucks is highlighted as a company that created a 'third place' between home and work with consistent quality and experience, showcasing a clear strategy for standing out in the market.
Self-Assessment: The host provides a self-assessment for listeners to determine whether their business decisions are focused on internal operations (planning) or creating market differentiation (strategy).
Actionable Takeaways: The episode includes several actionable steps to help listeners shift from planning to strategy:
• Embrace uncertainty and accept that success cannot be guaranteed in advance.
• Clearly articulate the logic behind your strategy by identifying what must be true about your company, industry, competition, and customers for the strategy to succeed.
• Keep the strategy simple and concise, ideally fitting on a single page.
• Be wary of strategies that feel too comfortable, as real strategy involves trade-offs.
• Ensure the strategy is not easily copied by competitors.
• Continuously monitor and adjust the strategy as the market evolves.
The Comfort Trap: Planning is described as a 'comfort trap' because it focuses on controllable activities but may not lead to competitive advantages.
Customer Value: The episode concludes by emphasizing that customers prioritize unique value over plans, making strategy essential for delivering what customers truly want.
Additional Resources:
• A free, one-page strategy template is available on the Deliberate Directions website.
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
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• Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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The Deliberate Leaders Podcast challenges conventional thinking and inspires action.
The episode addresses The Leadership Blind Spot around the concept that knowing and not doing is equivalent to not knowing at all.
Many leaders pride themselves on being informed, but the information is useless without action.
The Problem:
• Knowing doesn't mean anything without action.
• Leaders often know what they should do but fail to act.
• Example: Leaders know they need to delegate more but continue to hoard tasks.
Knowing without doing leads to burnout.
• Many business owners know they should manage their finances but avoid it.
• Leaders know their team needs constructive feedback but avoid tough conversations.
• Many know personal growth is important but put off coaching and development.
• Hesitation to act stems from fear of failure, lack of accountability, and comfort in the status quo.
• Being unwilling to risk doing the wrong thing may mean you're already doing the wrong thing by staying still.
Solutions:
• Start small: Choose one thing to act on this week.
• Find an accountability partner.
• Measure progress, not perfection: Celebrate action, even if the outcome isn't perfect.
"Clarity comes from engagement, not thought".
Challenge:
• Identify something you know you should be doing but aren't.
• Write it down and commit to taking action.
• The only thing worse than not knowing is knowing and doing nothing.
• Your edge in business is doing better, not just knowing more.
Call to Action:
• Share the episode with other leaders.
• Consider coaching to help close the gap between knowing and doing
About the Host:
Allison Dunn
• Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast
• Business Coach
• Founder of Deliberate Directions
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Business Systems & Coaching: The Real Key to Business GrowthEpisode Highlights* Business operating systems are powerful, but they're not the complete solution for growth * The human element is the true driver of business transformation * Combining systems with coaching leads to exponential results
Key Insights Systems Provide Structure: Business operating systems offer: + Clarity in goals and metrics + Improved accountability + Structured processes * The Limitations of Systems*: + Cannot address personal and relational challenges + Unable to teach emotional intelligence + Struggle to navigate complex human dynamics
Client Success Stories1. Brian's Manufacturing Company * Implemented a business operating system * Saw initial improvements in meetings and metrics * Experienced a plateau in team engagement 2. Mike's Tech Startup * Coaching helped rebuild leadership confidence * Decision-making speed increased by 300% * Team productivity jumped 40% 3. Jennifer's Professional Services Firm * Tracked goals efficiently with a system * Coaching enabled strategic pivoting during market shifts * Achieved 65% revenue growth during an economic downturn 4. Tom's Manufacturing Leadership * Improved structural processes with an operating system * Coaching enhanced leadership presence * Results: + 32% revenue growth + 40% increase in engagement scores + Doubled innovation initiatives
The Coaching Advantage* Average annual growth: 37% (with coaching + systems) * Traditional systems-only approach: 15-20% growth * Leadership satisfaction scores 35% higher with integrated coaching
Recommended Approach1. Start with coaching to build leadership foundation 2. Implement a system for structured processes 3. Use ongoing coaching to: * Navigate challenges * Adapt strategies * Develop team capabilities
Reflection Questions* Are your systems working, but growth has plateaued? * Do you have strong processes but weak team dynamics? * Is your leadership team following procedures without truly evolving?
Call to Action* Schedule a strategy session with a qualified coach * Explore how coaching can complement your business systems
About the HostAllison Dunn
Connect* Website: Deliberate Directions * Podcast: Deliberate Leaders Podcast
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"The Hard Truth About Cash Flow: Critical Tips for Business Owners"Cash flow may not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s essential for business survival. In this episode, we dive into the unfiltered truths about cash flow management—exploring why profits on paper mean nothing if you can't cover payroll or expenses. I share hard-earned insights from coaching entrepreneurs who've faced cash flow challenges and lay out practical steps to keep your business financially resilient.We’ll break down:1. The Difference Between Profit and Cash Flow: Why being "profitable" doesn't mean your business is financially healthy.2. The Power of Cash Flow Projections: How a simple six-month projection can help you see problems before they escalate.3. The Discipline Factor: Why consistent financial discipline is the cornerstone of stability and growth.4. Cash Flow as a Growth Engine: Unlocking the freedom to invest, expand, and capitalize on new opportunities.5. Warning Signs to Watch For: Red flags that signal cash flow trouble—and how to address them before it’s too late.I’ll also share a step-by-step action plan to help you start managing your cash flow today. Mastering cash flow isn’t flashy, but it’s the game-changer that sets thriving businesses apart. Listen in and take control of the financial engine that fuels your success.
Kelly writes about trauma, leadership and consciousness via “The New TLC” on Substack and Entrepreneur magazine formerly known as Forbes.
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As a widely recognized Titan 100 CEO and Behavioral Solutions Architect, Hugh Massie helps growth-minded leaders create an Exponential Future by developing a 109 (ten to the power of 9) Quantum Leap Growth Mindset and by building a plan for over 1 billion people impact. With that framework, he addresses every opportunity and challenge through a behavioral lens.
Hugh's purpose is to empower people worldwide to optimize their talents and financial behaviors which drives quantum leap capacity, reduces stress, and enables greater happiness, more success, and improved health for longer.
Hugh empowers organizations and teams to build "category king" people-centered businesses, and in the process, enhance decision- making, culture, and performance.
Hugh partners with clients to create an Exponential Future by developing trail-blazing financial behavior apps for building the "New BeFi Economy" impacting all key areas of life, finance and business.
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John Hope Bryant is the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc. the largest not-for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults. Operation HOPE is working to level the opportunity playing field, connecting communities to the private sector, through inclusive capitalism, at scale.
Bryant is also Chairman and CEO of John Hope Bryant Holdings, Bryant Group Ventures and Executive Chairman of The Promise Homes Company (Promise Homes), the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S. Bryant’s financial empowerment work has been recognized by five U.S. presidents, and he has served as an advisor to three sitting U.S. presidents representing both parties.
Bryant's latest initiative is encapsulated in his new bestselling book: Financial Literacy for All—an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.
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In this episode, we delve into the principles that set conscious businesses apart. From Patagonia's commitment to sustainability and activism to Buffer's radical transparency about its operations, we uncover how these companies are redefining success.
We also look at the shift towards inclusive and empowering work cultures, the adoption of sustainable practices by giants like IKEA, and the community-focused efforts of brands like TOMS. Finally, we explore how conscious leadership fosters empathy, collaboration, and continuous growth within organizations.
After co-founding two high-tech firms, Steve Farrell pivoted to lead Humanity’s Team, a global nonprofit helping people everywhere awaken to our interconnectedness.
Steve and Humanity’s Team offer educational programs in business, science, spirituality, creativity, relationships, healing, and conscious living through multiple platforms including their Humanity Stream+ streaming service.
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Bob King is an author, closing coach, filmmaker, and sales superstar. Bob consults with sales teams and sales professionals of all types—from retail to in-home sales to business-to-business—bringing One-Call Magic to pitches, curing slumps, boosting team performance, and turning total strangers into happy customers, often at the very first meeting.
His directorial debut, Psycho Beach Party, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was still on the staff favorites shelf when the last video rental store was shut down. Bob has won numerous awards from various employers, including “Sales Star of the Year” many years running at his current job.
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Mike Lee is a globally recognized keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author and coach who shares high-performance leadership lessons from inside the hearts and minds of NBA’s elite. For 15 years he spent time with basketball’s 1% including NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid.
Leading his basketball training business, he was blindsided by a period of personal and professional adversity while withdrawing from an anti-depressant medication, and dove deep into the practices of mindfulness and meditation.
Today, Mike’s blended these diverse backgrounds to create a counter-cultural approach to the future of leadership, which has earned rave reviews from Fortune 500 companies and professional associations. This HeartMind methodology helps individuals and organizations transcend the noise and win the moments that matter.
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Caroline helps business leaders with aligning marketing initiatives effectively to achieve overarching business goals. She is a seasoned marketing and communications expert with a 13-year successful track record of blending the visionary with the integrator.
After seeing first hand how the marketing industry fuels shiny object syndrome, Caroline founded Cultiveight to address challenges faced by businesses such as limited resources and market pressures. Caroline is on a mission of supporting more business leaders to secure an integrated marketing approach that goes beyond typical marketing gimmicks.
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Nick Shaw is the founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, a multi-million dollar company that helps people achieve their health and fitness goals through evidence-based methods.
Renaissance Periodization runs the RP Diet Coach App and RP Hypertrophy App, which offer personalized diet and training algorithms created by sports scientists, dietitians, and coaches.
An IFBB pro bodybuilder, Nick bootstrapped Renaissance Periodization from the ground up, rapidly turning it into a health tech brand with a lifetime revenue of over $100M. He has coached Olympians, Navy SEALs, UFC and CrossFit champions, and world record holders.
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After a decade in consulting, Max was totally burnt out. The long hours, back-to-back-to-back meetings, and high stress took a heavy toll. He started experiencing anxiety attacks and felt like a shell of his former self.
To help untangle his brain, Max and his wife took a month-long surf and yoga trip to Costa Rica. It was an incredible experience, providing the space to slow down and focus on himself in a way he hadn’t in a long time.
As soon as he returned, Max was inspired to create this type of experience for other high-achieving professionals. Through mindfulness retreats and mindfulness offsites, Max helps high-achieving professionals connect with themselves and others in profound and meaningful ways.
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Stefanie Krievins is a trained coach and facilitator with experience in HR consulting and business coaching. She is the host of the Hot Mess Hotline, a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to drive impactful change. She’s the creator of The Change Architecture which provides a new framework for driving transformation in the 21st century.
Currently, Stefanie and her team at The Change Architects work with companies who are growing, innovating, scaling, and (digitally) transforming; but are stuck in the messy middle of change and are having growing pains. They need solutions to get their people and teams to tackle old problems in new ways, break down silos, and get communication and new results flowing again.
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Rich is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he is a strategy facilitator and coach to executive leadership teams. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking.
His most recent work, STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence, was selected by Inc. Magazine as a top 4 “must-read book for 2024.”
Rich has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX TV to provide expert commentary on business strategy and his work has been published in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review.
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Meet Blair Bryant Nichols, owner of BBN Creative Management for Diverse and Mission-Driven Talent. An expert in strategic speaking platforms, Blair guides speakers and business leaders through the nuances of public and corporate speaking. With a background representing top authors and managing diverse projects, he highlights the need for a varied portfolio for effective competition. Join us as Blair advocates for diverse and purpose-driven success in the speaking industry.
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Dr. Anthony Cutting is a Chiropractor in Meridian, Idaho and the owner of Active Chiropractic Meridian. His passion is to help you find solutions to get past what is holding you back from being as active and healthy as you want to be.
Dr. Cutting was raised in Colorado and Arizona before moving to Oregon for college. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon, he graduated Cumma Sum Laude at the University of Western States to become a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine.
Dr. Cutting practiced for 9 years in Eugene, Oregon before selling his practice and moving to open his current clinic in Meridian in 2022. Dr. Cutting has had the privilege to learn from and train with some of the top Chiropractors in the profession, including the former head of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committees, and has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals get out of pain, improve their health, and get back to enjoying their best quality of life.
Chiropractic helped Dr. Cutting not only overcome his own sports injuries, but also provided solutions to help him heal from debilitating pain and autoimmune issues that plagued him for 11 years. His own journey fueled the passion he has to help others in the same way to find alternative solutions and truly heal.
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Jones Loflin has made it his life’s work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to individuals and organizations struggling with too much to do. His books are described as “illuminating” and his presentations as “unforgettable.”
As well as a successful speaker, Jones is also the co-author/author of four books including; Always Growing, Juggling Elephants and Getting To It. He has also worked as a senior trainer on the best selling book, Who Moved My Cheese?, training individuals from over 15 countries, and presenting to over 275 different groups, ranging in size from 25 to 8000.
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Scott Greenberg is the go-to expert for organizations aiming to elevate their business and the people behind them. With a unique blend of strategic business acumen and human-focused leadership, Scott is the catalyst for holistic business transformation. Scott dives deep into the human elements that directly impact business performance. He equips leaders with a peak performance mindset, empowering them to lead more effectively and cultivate high-performing teams. His innovative management tool, 30-Second Leadership, has revolutionized the way businesses enhance employee mindset, skillset, and overall performance.
Scott Greenberg is the go-to expert for organizations aiming to elevate their business and the people behind them. With a unique blend of strategic business acumen and human-focused leadership, Scott is the catalyst for holistic business transformation. Scott dives deep into the human elements that directly impact business performance. He equips leaders with a peak performance mindset, empowering them to lead more effectively and cultivate high-performing teams. His innovative management tool, 30-Second Leadership, has revolutionized the way businesses enhance employee mindset, skillset, and overall performance.
A well-known international speaker, Scott has given presentations in all 50 U.S. states and throughout the world with clients including McDonald’s, the U.S. Air Force, TEDx, Allstate, Great Clips, Wyndham Hotel Group, RE/MAX, Salesforce, Cargill, Columbia Sportswear, Amgen Pharmaceuticals, Nike, Young Presidents Organization, and countless others.
For ten years, Scott was a multi-unit franchisee with Edible Arrangements. In addition to building a top-ranked flagship store in Los Angeles, Scott acquired a second struggling location and made it profitable within a year. His operation won the Edible Arrangements “Best Customer Service” and “Manager of the Year” awards out of more than 1,000 locations worldwide.
Scott serves as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur.com, Global Franchise Magazine, and Nation’s Restaurant News, and is the author of the The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar as well as his forthcoming title, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team.
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Dr. Anna Marie Frank, a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy and Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, is the founder of Happy Whole You wellness centers and creator of a unique brain nutraceutical line.
Overcoming personal struggles with depression and learning difficulties, she is committed to advancing brain health. Anna Marie is the author of “Stop Bullying Yourself!” guiding readers towards improved health, wealth, and happiness, embodying her holistic and continuous learning approach to well-being.
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Cordell Carter has helped 10K+ worldwide professionals, executives, and investors through his leadership at the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, Project on Belonging, and Festival of the Diaspora.
These international programs offer educational forums and opportunities for leaders to learn from each other, create important partnerships, and equip themselves to promote equitable opportunities and belonging for everyone.
Cordell has achieved $6M+ in philanthropic and private support since 2016 and has held leadership roles with the TechTown Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, IBM Corporation, and National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
In June 2021, President Joe Biden appointed him as Commissioner to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.
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Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa(TM), is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was acquired by a Fortune 50.
Laurie is the author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options," and hosts the award-winning podcast called "Succession Stories." Her expertise in business transition, succession, entrepreneurship, and M&A has been spotlighted in media including Newsweek, Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, and more.
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With 26 years of experience in recruiting and moderating domestic and global leadership panels, Ken serves as CEO and Founder of TurningPoint Executive Search, providing high-touch recruiting for senior level positions. He is the author of The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life’s TurningPoints and host of the LeaderShi* Happens podcast.
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Eric Girard, CEO, Girard Training Solutions has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees. He specializes in the development of new managers, focusing on their successful transition to their new role and on their team management skills. He has a high-energy and engaging facilitation style.
Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, he is pursuing the rating of Master Scuba Diver Trainer. When not designing or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 14-year-old daughters.
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Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC, is passionate how to engage in powerful conversations that connect, influence, and activate change. From government agencies and global corporations, to coaching programs around the world, she presents fresh ways to move forward on the path of coaching mastery.
As a coaching pioneer, Marcia was the 5th global president of the ICF and inducted into their Circle of Distinction for her service to the global coaching community. Excerpts from her bestselling books have appeared in business magazines around the world. Marcia’s holds a doctorate in organizational psychology and two master’s degrees in adult learning and communications.
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Christopher A. Panagiotu, the CAP in CAPitalize, was introduced to investing at the age of 10. Chris was extremely blessed to have discovered Lucia Capital Group and in 2015 he began his journey to grow what is now CAPitalize Your Finances. In his nearly seven years at Lucia Capital Group, Chris built his practice from scratch, going from $0 to nearly $100M in that timespan.
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Kristen is a bestselling author and the CEO of Power of Positivity, a community with over 50 MM followers globally. Kristen was awarded SUCCESS Magazine's Emerging Entrepreneur in 2022.
She is a leader, writer, and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet!
Kristen passionately started Power of Positivity in 2009 after completely transforming her life from rock bottom using the power of positive thinking. Kristen contributes her transformation to a positive mindset, her relationship with God, and an active, plant-based lifestyle.
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Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach and facilitator, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential.
Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of “Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life” and “Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward”.
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Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of “Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them”.
Ben is an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients.
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Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who achieved WSJ Bestseller status with "Blue-Collar Cash" during the pandemic. He hosts the podcast "Comfort, Peace & Freedom" and empowers individuals through his impactful course, "The Path to a Successful Life."
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Adam Weber is the host of the popular HR Superstars Podcast and SVP of Community for 15Five, a performance management software company, where he supports and leads over 6000 HR professionals to become more strategic leaders. As a thought leader on people solutions, he shows leaders how to get the best out of their staff and he’s seen how, when employees bring their full selves to work, they unleash their true potential and do great things―both for themselves and for the organizations that employ them.
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Katie Carpenter is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner. Her approach blends physical fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching to guide clients towards their wellness objectives.
Katie’s holistic methods incorporate functional movement, strength training, breathwork, and mindset techniques. She is dedicated to helping people achieve peak health through comprehensive wellness strategies.
Outside of the gym, Katie enjoys outdoor activities with her family, from camping to fly fishing. She also likes to craft new recipes and explore innovative fitness routines.
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Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author. He’s a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant.
Alan teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Through Alan’s customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance.
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With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jeff Bartsch has worked with some of the largest media outlets in the world and has established himself as a leader in his field. Through Story Greenlight, Jeff empowers experts and professional advisors to tell their stories, expand their impact, and serve more clients.
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Darnyelle Jervey Harmon is a powerhouse entrepreneur with a passion for empowering fellow business professionals. Leveraging her unique expertise honed during a rapid rise in her corporate career, from entry-level representative to Vice President in just three years, Darnyelle now helps others break through their own barriers.
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He is also the Founder of Internal Alignment, where he helps leaders build processes so they can 10x their companies from inside out. He knows that if teams are at their best, pulling together, and heading in the right direction amazing things happen. That’s what he does.
They've worked with hundreds of companies, including giants like Jaguar Land Rover, 3M, Atkins, HSBC Holdings, Michels & Taylor, and Huntsman and their programs typically deliver 1000%+ ROI.
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Jay Multanen a versatile musician, accomplished business leader, Co-CEO of Best Bath, and dedicated philanthropist.
Jay is a multi-talented individual whose journey spans the realms of music, business, and community service. With a passion for the arts, entrepreneurship, and giving back, Jay has carved a unique path that showcases his dedication, creativity, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact.
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Jay Multanen is a multi-talented individual whose journey spans the realms of music, business, and community service. With a passion for the arts, entrepreneurship, and giving back, Jay has carved a unique path that showcases his dedication, creativity, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact.
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Nick Hutchison stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers.
In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick's podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi.
Through the use of his platform, Nick has helped hundreds of authors expand their reach to hundreds of millions of readers and drive significant revenue growth as part of their book campaigns. His expansive services include short-form video production, podcast booking and social media brand building.
Now, Nick has dedicated his life to helping millions of readers take action on the information they learn and rise to their potential through his books, speaking, and personal brand as a whole. This was the inspiration for his new book, Rise of the Reader, where he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn.
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Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach”.
As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS Magazine's top thought leaders that get results, Paul’s impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today. He is also the best-selling author of “The Power of Playing Offense” and is slated to launch his second book in 2023, “Better Decisions Faster”.
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Want to become more confident? Check out the Confidence Quiz. It will score your confidence on a scale of 1-100. After you complete the quiz, you’ll receive a collection of tools, resources, and activities to help you become the most confident version of yourself. https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz
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Dylan Vanas is a two time 8-figure founder and business speaker. With hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, he builds relationships with some of the world's most influential people, all while impacting millions worldwide.
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Bessi Graham is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together.
Bessi works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their values but are concerned about the impact of these changes on their bottom line. Showing them that they can do good and make money. In fact, doing good is the competitive advantage their business has been missing.
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Joey Havens is a CPA, currently serving as managing partner of strategic growth of HORNE.
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For more than 20 years, Razzetti has helped leaders from Fortune 500s, startups, nonprofits, and everything in between on every continent but Antartica.
Gustavo is also the creator of the Culture Design Canvas, a framework used by thousands of teams and organizations across the world to map, assess, and design their culture.
In addition to his consulting work with clients, Gustavo regularly speaks with leaders and teams about culture change, teamwork, and hybrid workplaces. His coaching and tools have helped countless executives and teams develop work environments where people collaborate to accelerate individual and collective performance.
The author of four books on culture change, Gustavo’s insights have been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Forbes, BBC, and Fortune, among others.
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Marc Lesser is a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. He founded and was CEO of 3 companies, and helped develop a mindfulness program inside of Google's headquarters. Marc was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years, and director of Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world.
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Jos Zamzow is the co-CEO of Zamzows, a renowned leader in the sustainable gardening and agricultural industry. With a passion for organic practices and a commitment to environmental stewardship, Zamzows is a trusted brand and retailer known for its exceptional customer service, innovative solutions, and unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable living practices. Zamzows founded in 1933 has a rich history as a family-owned business.
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Michelle Gladieux she is the President of Gladieux Consulting and author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. She believes that raising your game as a communicator is one of the most authentic and rewarding ways to make a difference in the world.
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James Cluskey brings his expertise from the world of professional sports and his passion for high performance to help companies win and retain their best talent. Join him as he shares his inspiring journey and valuable insights on connecting people, achieving goals, and creating successful teams.
In this episode, James dives deep into the secrets of his success and discusses a range of intriguing topics with his guest, including:
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Ed Thompson is the founder and CEO of Uptimize, the leader in corporate neurodiversity training. He’s an expert in how organizations can embrace the talents of employees with autism, AHDH, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence to improve their cultures and bottom lines.
Ed's new book, A Hidden Force, makes a timely, apt, and critical contribution to today’s business world. Written for business leaders, talent management professionals, and neurodivergent employees, the book shows why and how creating a work environment that welcomes the full spectrum of talent benefits everyone.
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Why do we react to some situations in ways that cause us pain, anxiety, and fear? Why is it so hard to quiet our minds so we can fully enjoy the present moment? And is there anything we can do to change any of this?
These are the kinds of questions that author Thomas M. Sterner answers in this inspiring interview as he offers a practical approach for or mastering our thoughts by rewriting our internal programming.
Thomas Sterner is the author of The Practicing Mind, Fully Engaged, and most recently It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking.
The CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute, Sterner is an in-demand speaker and coach working with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes, to help them operate effectively in high-stress situations and experience new levels of mastery.
Prior to writing the bestselling The Practicing Mind, Sterner studied Eastern and Western philosophy and modern sports psychology and trained as a jazz pianist. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Eric Ressler is the Founder and Creative Director of Cosmic — a Social Impact Creative Agency. He believes that the social impact sector must change in order to take advantage of the benefits of the information era.
Today’s digital tools and platforms make it easier for social impact organizations to quickly and efficiently create a platform, communicate ideas, and reach people aligned with their mission across the globe. Yet, many of the strategies and approaches in the social impact space are still based on what worked well in the pre-digital era. This leaves many organizations under-resourced, siloed, and struggling to reach their full impact potential.
Today’s social impact organizations have strong missions and inspiring visions. In order to accomplish their goals, they need to update their communications philosophies, focus their digital strategy, and learn how a well-thought-out brand strategy can help them rise above the noise, connect with supporters and advocates, and win in the attention economy.
Cosmic is always looking to help social impact leaders. We empower social impact organizations to catalyze real world change by helping them nail their impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action.
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With a strong, passionate attitude towards bringing people together, Shaara is teaching business leaders to focus on one employee at a time by helping them align their personal goals with their professional development within their organization. Her primary goal is to deliver hands-on, sustainable steps giving leaders of every industry the chance to build intentional cultures of their own. The Conscious Workplace is the ultimate guide to help business professionals develop workable, immediate skills to thrive in any crisis.
Shaara Roman is the founder and CEO of The Silverene Group, a culture consulting firm that aligns people, strategy, and culture to optimize organizational performance. As an award-winning entrepreneur, board member, speaker, author, and former chief human resources officer, Shaara and her team consult with leaders to create healthy workplaces by helping them build inclusive workplace cultures, design effective organizations, and align their company values and people programs to achieve business goals.
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Drawing on nearly two decades years of experience working with organizations like Microsoft, PepsiCo, and the US Navy Seals, Sara shares how to solve the problem of work-life blur.
Sara Ross is an international keynote speaker, founder, and chief vitality officer at the leadership research firm BrainAMPED. Sara Ross is on a mission to redefine success by helping leaders and their people reignite a sense of aliveness in their work and lives. Her clients include Microsoft, Cisco, PepsiCo, Bayer, Wells Fargo, T-Mobile, and the US Navy SEALS. Sara lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband, Mike.
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Kelly Markey is an international best-selling author, motivational speaker, philanthropist, wife, successful corporate professional, and global inspiration. Her new book Don’t Just Fly, Soar, chronicles her turbulent, yet inspirational journey through life. Her focus is to help others that are on a journey of self-discovery, perhaps looking for personal development tools and resources to overcome painful early life experiences. We may even experience trauma as adults, such as divorce, addiction, and abuse.
From small beginnings in South Africa to being now settled in Australia, Kelly is empowering other women of the next generation to find their path to success.
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Colleen Doyle Bryant is the author of five books and more than 50 learning resources about character and values. Her latest book, Rooted in Decency, looks at the decline in common decency in society and ways that we can build more trust and cooperation. Colleen’s Talking with Trees series for elementary students and Truth Be Told Quotes series for teens are used in curriculums around the world with more than 100,000 of her good values resources downloaded each year. Colleen has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Duke University.
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Doug Noll is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and highly experienced mediator. His work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons. His fourth book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less was published by Beyond Word Publishing in September 2017. De-Escalate is now in four languages and in its second printing. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the De-Escalate Emotional People (DEEP) skills.
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Doug is also offering a free one-hour spot on his new project called Difficult Conversations With Doug which will be live-streamed on YouTube. This will be made available to any two of your listeners who may be avoiding difficult, yet crucial, conversations. You can find out more about this freebie here 👉 https://dougnoll.com/lp/difficult-conversations.
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Welcome to the latest episode where we dive into the topic of "Quiet Quitting" - a phenomenon that's been on the rise in recent years. Many employees are silently disengaging from their work and quietly quitting their jobs without giving any indication to their employers.
In this episode, we'll explore why quiet quitting is becoming more prevalent, the impact it can have on both employees and employers, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
We'll also share some practical tips on how to avoid job burnout and discuss an alternative to quiet quitting that could lead to a better outcome.
Sonja "Dynamo" Price is a Top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach. Her mission is to support professionals to have greater meaning, better work-life balance, and significantly higher pay.
She has worked directly with Tony Robbins, trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader, and won an Honorable Award from the Women’s Economic Forum.
She has helped many clients land their dream job with prestigious organizations such as Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Starbucks, T-Mobile, and many other large and small organizations.
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Eric was a tough entrepreneur and real estate CEO, yet he was overweight, angry, and frustrated in his personal life. His real success began when he learned a new way to lead and succeed in business: one anchored in mindful presence, peace of mind, and gratitude, without sacrificing profits or performance. This led to him founding Living In The Gap, where he educates business professionals, entrepreneurs, and CEOs on principles of leadership and business growth that increase performance and productivity while lowering stress levels.
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Jason Scott is a CEO, founder, speaker, author, instructor, and location independent entrepreneur who’s recognized as an expert in transformational leadership that gets sh*t done #GSD. As CEO of 120VC, Jason has spent over 20 years leading global transformational efforts for DirecTV, Trader Joe’s, Blizzard Entertainment, RIOT Games, Sony Pictures, ResMed, AAG, Universal Music Group, Remitly, and others. He is the author of two Amazon- bestselling books “It’s Never Just Business: It’s About People” and “The Irreverent Guide to Project Management, An Agile Approach to Enterprise Project Management.”
Jason is one the most sought-after keynote speakers, with 5-star reviews for his unique, people centric and outcome-obsessed approach to change that has generated breakthrough results and created meaningful jobs. His passion to mentor and train a new generation of leaders, led him to start the Transformational Leadership Academy where he leads a 14-week certification program. In 2020, Jason launched the 120 Brand Community, featuring Brick and Matter CO, BAMCO, a brand accelerator transforming how brands can go to market, and Next Jump Outfitters, an overland guide and ecommerce business transforming how people balance work and play as location independent entrepreneur. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, J. Scott is a devoted husband and father of two based out of Tacoma, WA.
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Jamie Turner is an internationally recognized author, professor, consultant, and speaker who has helped employees at The Coca-Cola Company, Holiday Inn, Microsoft, Verizon and others do a better job leading, managing, and mentoring others. To have him speak at your event or organization, email him at: Jamie@JamieTurner.Live
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Elisa A. Schmitz is an award-winning Latina entrepreneur and journalist. She is the founder and CEO of 30Seconds.com, with millions of unique users every month. She is also the founder of iParenting, a “Best of the Web” digital media company that was acquired by the Walt Disney Company. She lives in the Chicago area. More information at www.elisaschmitz.com and www.becomethefire.com.
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Jennifer has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and many other publications. Her firm, Jennifer Brown Consulting, is globally renowned for its diversity, equity, and inclusion thought leadership and its expertise in organizational change, partnering with top companies worldwide to build an equitable and inclusive future.
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Our guest today is Dr. Michelle K. Johnston who is the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Business. Dr. Johnston is an executive coach with over 20 years' experience, and she was named to the prestigious 100 Coaches Group which consists of the top executive coaches around the world.
Michelle has a Ph.D in Communication from Louisiana State University, and her new book shares what she has learned in her years as an executive coach: primarily that connection drives results and is the key to a leader’s success.
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Matt’s company, Bolster, is an on-demand executive talent marketplace that helps accelerate companies’ growth. Bolster connects companies with experienced, vetted executives for interim, fractional, advisory, project-based or board roles.
Matt has been recognized as one of New York’s 100 most influential technology leaders by Business Insider, by Crain’s as one of New York’s Top Entrepreneurs, and by Ernst & Young as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
Before Bolster, Matt built businesses and worked in marketing, consulting, and venture capital. He is the author of Startup CEO, Startup CXO, and Startup Boards, set to be released in June 2022.
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Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She resides in the Bay Area with her partner, their two itinerant young adults, and her mother.
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Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014.
Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners grow the value of their company - with the end in mind - through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning.
Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ Podcast, which has 280+ episodes and 380k+ downloads. His co-hosts include Todd Herman, Bo Burlingham, Jack Stack, Gino Wickman, John Warrillow, Dan Martell, and Alan Beaulieu.
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Dr. Akhtar Badshah is Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group, where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments.
Akhtar conducts Purpose Mindset Leadership Workshops with organizations to help individuals articulate their strengths and values, and craft their purpose statement.
He is an accomplished artist, a doctoral graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an active philanthropist in the Seattle area.
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Jeff is the author of The Lovable Leader. He’s a strategist, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productive, and The Superhero Institute. Jeff helps people to unlock their potential to grow revenues while making a positive impact on the world. Jeff is also the host of his own popular podcast called Shareable.
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Michele Molitor is the Founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing.” She works with women in various fields bringing over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic actionable ideas to their success.
Michele’s unique Rapid Rewiring™ approach helps you subconsciously remove the fear, self-doubt & blocks created by imposter syndrome to elevate your confidence and achieve greater success, well-being, & career satisfaction.
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Susan MacKenty Brady 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. The Institute develops the mindset and skills of leaders at all stages of life so they can foster gender parity and cultures of inclusion.
As a relationship expert, leadership wellbeing coach, author, and speaker, Susan educates leaders and executives globally on fostering self-awareness for optimal leadership. Susan advises executive teams on how to work together effectively and create inclusion and gender parity in organizations. She is passionate about working with women at all levels of organizational leadership to fully realize—and manifest—their leadership potential.
Susan’s newest book, Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership, provides readers with the practices they need to thrive as they rise to positions of greater responsibility, risk, and reward. Co-authored with Janet Foutty and Lynn Perry Wooten, Arrive and Thrive is based on the latest research, boots-on-the-ground experience, and advice from 24 of the world's most successful leaders. Women who arrive at the top should be able to thrive at the top. Arrive and Thrive helps women in leadership show as their authentic self, step into their own personal power, and inspire excellence and equity in their teams; all while leading a highly-fulfilling life. Released in April 2022, Arrive and Thrive has landed on the best-seller list in the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today.
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Ashley Reichheld, a principal at Deloitte Digital, works with clients across industries to help them to reimagine their brands and experiences. Ashley believes that building trust is the single greatest opportunity to create competitive advantage. She created HX TrustIDTM, a measurement tool for evaluating organizational performance, to help companies measure, predict, and build trust with their customers, workforce, and partners. Ashley has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, AdWeek, and CMSWire.
Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer at Deloitte Digital and a Principal at Deloitte LLP, helps organizations solve their toughest problems using human-equity-centered design to build empathy and trust. She is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller, Elevating the Human Experience: Three Paths to Love and Worth at Work (2021). Amelia has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MIT Technology Review, Entrepreneur, Inc. and New York Post. You can connect online at AmeliaDunlop.com.
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Jeffrey Deckman is a nationally recognized thought leader and award winning author on the next evolution of leadership: Conscious Leadership. His recently published book: “Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century” won a total of four national and international Stevie Awards® and is an Amazon best seller in the Occupational and Organizational Psychology category. He also won the 2021 International Business Awards bronze medal for 'Innovator of the Year'. His background is one of a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped 2 multi-million dollar companies; several non-profits and multiple political organizations. Since 2005 he has been a leadership and organizational performance consultant and leadership coach.
Jeffrey is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and regularly publishes on the Forbes.com blog. Jeffrey is also a stage 4 cancer “thriver”; a dedicated student spiritual teachings and a Reiki Master.
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Dane Espegard is a Hall of Fame Member of CUTCO/Vector and has been the #1 Producer in Vector Marketing and manager in all of CUTCO in the last 2 years. He has trained thousands of sales representatives and managed over $51 Million worth of Cutco sales.
Dane is also a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a culture centered around dream achieving. The system is bottom-up and emphasizes the development and personal lives of the team member. Dane works with companies in a very simple manner to get the culture started and leaves them with some very easy-to-implement steps.
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Minda’s articles and workshops offer research-backed advice to help ambitious people get the most out of their careers and their lives. Additionally, she is the author or coauthor of several books, most recently The Geek Gap. A former president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), she lives in Snohomish, Washington. More information at www.MindaZetlin.com.
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Jason created his first manufacturing company with just $600 when he was only 15 years old. At this age he was able to establish business with some of the greatest companies in the world such as Starbucks, Nike, Disney, Marvel, Volkswagen, Audi, Lucasfilm, as well as NBA teams. By the time he was 20, he was making millions in revenue.
Today Jason continues to own and operate American factories and he’s on a mission to make manufacturing a profitable reality for more American companies.
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Michelle Reines is a speaker, author, coach, entrepreneur, founder of MDR Coaching & Consulting, Inc., and creator of the unconventional Badass Leader brand.
Early in her leadership journey, she was an absolute ASS as a boss, oblivious to the impact she was having on people! Perhaps, like many of you, she didn’t understand how to lead. Michelle looks forward to sharing her thrills of victory & agonies of defeat, with a goal of helping you unlock the art of leading like a Badass!
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Jack McGuinness is an executive team coach and co-founder of Relationship Impact (RI), a consulting firm focused on helping organizations build great leadership teams. Prior to RI, Jack served with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, was COO of a boutique management consulting firm, and CEO of a contract packaging company. He also served as an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business.
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Andrea Jones-Rooy, Ph.D., is a professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the NYU Center for Data Science, where they teach the flagship undergraduate course, Data Science for Everyone, as well as advanced courses on Natural Language Processing.
Andrea is also a research consultant and keynote speaker for global Fortune 500 and tech companies of all sizes on how to thoughtfully integrate data science into achieving their goals, especially in the people analytics space. When they aren't doing those things, they perform standup, trapeze, and fire all over the world.
Andrea hosts the podcast Majoring in Everything and is working on a book about why focusing on just one thing is overrated.
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Ken Kladouris recently developed an online course, Stillness to Success, to help people who are truly ready to make real change in their lives. The course can help you cut through the noise, find your stillness, and create the success you want. Ken compiled this course with practical and impactful lessons he gained from years of his own self-study.
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Ralf Specht is the creator of the Soul System™, a framework that aligns value-creating employee action with broader corporate strategy through shared understanding and purpose.
As a founding partner of Spark44, Ralf was the architect of a joint-venture with Jaguar Land Rover, which grew under his leadership to a global revenue of $100M+ and 1,200 employees before it joined forces with Accenture Interactive in 2021. Previously, Ralf consulted with global companies and brands for more than two decades with McCann Erickson.
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Chuck Mollor is the founder, CEO, advisor, and executive coach at MCG Partners, an organization that helps develop leaders and teams, optimizing both businesses and individual talent.
His new book and best-selling book, “The Rise of the Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift?”, is a guide for the aspiring, mid and seasoned c-leader and executive that introduces a new leadership paradigm, a roadmap of what makes a great leader, and what organizations must do to develop great leaders.
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Whether you plan to enter the corporate world, join a startup, or start your own business, you will need to learn how to…
Mark Zides teaches young adults how to get their feet in the door, climb the ladder, and not stop achieving until they find success!
Mark is the founder and CEO of CoreAxis Consulting, an award-winning talent management firm. He is also the founder of Katama, an agency specializing in sales strategy, marketing, and customer success for small-to-medium sized businesses, and Recipi, a digital marketing agency for rental event equipment companies.
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When you think about who holds the most power in a company, you likely picture the CEO. But a company’s board members are the true power players: they not only hire and fire the CEO but also act as guardians of the company’s long-term success.
Do most boards have what it takes to meet the challenges of the future—especially those that are pounding on the door today? Not by a long shot.
Imagine if only 17% of board members on your audit committee could read a profit and loss statement or a balance sheet. According to The Sustainability Board Report 2020, only 17% of board directors on forward-looking sustainability committees are “competent” to handle the looming, profit-killing issues boards now face, including climate change, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) challenges, diversity, human rights, cybersecurity, and more.
Helle Bank Jorgensen is an internationally recognized expert on sustainable business practices, boasting a 30-year track record of turning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks into innovative and profitable business opportunities.
Helle is the founder and chief executive of Competent Boards, which offers online climate and ESG programs from a faculty of over 100 renowned board members, executives, and experts.
An advisor to global Fortune 500 boards and organizations—including Nike, Maersk, Shell, and Unilever—Helle also serves on high-profile international panels, including the World Economic Forum (WEF) Expert Network and Accounting for Sustainability (A4S). In 2020, she was awarded the Global Impact Award and named one of “five people in ESG to look out for.”
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Bob Arciniaga is the founder and managing partner of Advisory Board Architects, a global firm that leverages expertise and proprietary systems to help build and manage fiduciary and non-fiduciary boards for both private and public companies. In this capacity, he has coached companies ranging in value from $12 million to well over $1 billion for the past 13 years. Bob also regularly shares his knowledge as a featured speaker at conferences around the world.
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Michael “Buzz” Buzinski is a life-long entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader, and best-selling author. Dubbed a “visionary marketer” by the American Marketing Association, Michael’s sole mission is to reduce the prevalence of entrepreneurial poverty. Buzz has simplified digital marketing success with the Rule of 26 to help business owners avoid the time drain and frustration of managing profitable digital marketing campaigns.
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Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover Future-of-Work skills, empathy, and Gen Z.
Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie’s executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies futureproof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments.
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David R. York is an estate planning attorney and CPA with more than 20 years of experience. He’s worked with 7,000 clients, including billionaires, business owners, celebrities, and entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes.
He has represented first generation wealth creators, fifth generation wealth maintainers, and everything in between. He has also worked with individuals, couples and families across the wealth spectrum and countless non-profits looking to make a difference.
Early on, David recognized the characteristics of those who make positive impacts on the next generation and those who fail to do so.
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Dr. Elena Pawęta is a TEDx speaker and has played a big role in organizing TEDx and TEDxWomen conferences in Poland for the last 8 years. She is also a marathon runner and the mother of two daughters. Her clients include KPMG, PwC, Bosch, Deloitte, Bridgestone, GE Healthcare, Nestle, Santander Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Astra Zeneca.
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Gaurav Bhatnagar is a trusted adviser, coach, and counselor to C-suite and other senior leaders in the process of transforming their organizations. He has worked across multiple industries including financial services, basic materials, manufacturing, health care, and high tech.
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Marlene Chism works with top leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Marlene is known for helping managers address “the elephant in the room” and initiate conversations that gets results. Her expertise includes leadership development, conflict management, and strategic communication.
Marlene is a recognized expert on the LinkedIn global learning platform, producing educational videos on Anger Management, Having Difficult Conversations and How to Manage Conflict and Get Results in a Hybrid Workplace.
She is the author of Stop Workplace Drama (Wiley 2011), No-Drama Leadership (Bibliomotion 2015), Stop Drama in Your Healthcare Practice (Greenbranch 2018) and From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading (Berrett-Kohler 2022).
Marlene has a degree in communications from Drury University, and a master’s degree in HR Development at Webster University. She is an advanced practitioner in Narrative coaching.
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Tanvir Bhangoo is a bestselling author, speaker, and team coach. Tanvir helps leaders worldwide build championship teams in disruptive and uncertain environments. His latest book teaches his leadership framework, which he developed from lessons he learned on the football field.
In Tanvir’s new book, you’ll learn the three stages of his game-changing framework starting with the end in mind:
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Evan Sohn is the Chairman and CEO of Recruiter.com, an on-demand recruiting platform that combines AI and video job-matching technology with the world's largest network of small and independent recruiters. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Yahoo! Finance, demonstrates expertise in a diverse set of industries, and is also the co-founder and Vice President of The Sohn Conference Foundation.
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Brian McComak is a diversity & inclusion consultant, speaker, author and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership.
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Deepa Purushothaman was one of the first senior partners at Deloitte, where she spent more than 20 years focusing on women’s leadership and inclusion strategies to help women of color navigate corporate structures. She was the first Indian-American woman and one of the youngest people to make Partner in the firm's history.
After leaving Deloitte in 2020, Deepa co-founded nFormation, a membership-based community for professional women of color, offering brave, safe, new space and helping place women of color in C-suite positions and on Boards.
Deepa’s book The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, was published by HarperCollins in March 2022. In the book, Deepa shares stories from women of color and lays the groundwork for how women can unearth their power and channel it to redefine success for their most authentic selves.
Deepa is a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School where she concentrates on research to combat systemic racism in corporate structures to help women of color rise. She is also a founding board member of Avasara, India's first leadership academy exclusively for young women. She has degrees from Wellesley College, Harvard Kennedy School, and the London School of Economics. She lives in Los Angeles.
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Jeffrey Klubeck is the Founder and CEO of Get a Klu and the author of The Integrity Game. He is a master of transformative, strategic problem-solving as well as honest, powerful accountability. He believes in the formula: Motivation + Accountability = Results.
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Stephen King shares what's driving the Great Resignation along with key steps your company needs to align your human capital management strategy with your financial management strategy.
Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, Stephen King is the CEO & Founder of GrowthForce, one of the nation’s largest outsourced accounting companies.
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When relationships are critical to your business, your reputation is one of the most important assets you manage. In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Bill Coletti - a highly experienced and sought-after reputation management strategist and speaker. Get ready for a deep dive session into the world of corporate crisis management.
Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. Additionally, he is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments, The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns.
Bill has provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, Cargill, as well as major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and the Labor Minister. He was the first Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.
Bill founded Kith Academy, an online training center to help corporate communicators show up and be present in a crisis.
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As president of Comcast’s West Division for eleven years, Steve White created a culture defined by the catchphrase “Working Together to Win Together.”
Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. Steve was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly 30,000 employees, serving over 11 million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion.
Today, Steve applies the same winning philosophy to his new post as president and special counsel to the CEO of Comcast Cable.
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Michael King is an executive and business leadership coach and the founder and CEO of Teams.Coach, LLC. Using his proprietary T.E.A.M.S. methodology, Michael helps business leaders clarify and execute at high levels to develop measurable business growth and company-wide collaboration.
Michael has close to twenty years of hands-on experience leading teams and organizations. In the past five years, he worked with a wide range of clients, from solo entrepreneurs to top company executives.
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Sean Glaze helps leaders create exceptional team cultures. He’s the founder of Great Results Teambuilding, where he delivers engaging conference keynotes and interactive teambuilding event programs that equip and inspire managers to become more effective leaders.
Sean has written four books, each an entertaining parable with powerful take-aways for building great teams:
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Karin M. Reed is the CEO of corporate communications training firm Speaker Dynamics. In her role, she has taught business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade. Karin has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Business Insider, and has been named an “Author who Inspires Us” by McKinsey and Company.
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Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author and speaker. He is the CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best-known family businesses in America. He is also the founder of The Seventh Power, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty for native communities across America. Kevin is passionate about a new pathway to organizational excellence built on the employee-centric company, where power is dispersed, leadership is shared, and every voice is heard.
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Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. She is a speaker and co-author of the international bestseller, “Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go”. Her latest book, “Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive.”, will be released by ATD Press in March 2022.
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As the CEO of Narativ, Jerome Deroy has worked closely with clients including CIGNA, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Pharma, and Warby Parker to craft business-relevant personal stories for sales, leadership, and team building. He lectures at Parsons New School of Design on the art of storytelling.
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Michael Timms is a leadership development consultant, author, and speaker specializing in succession planning and creating accountable cultures. His latest book is How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability.
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Steven Rausch is an estate planning and business attorney in his 18th year of practice in Treasure Valley, Idaho. Steve has his own practice based out of Boise with a primary focus on estate planning including trust and will-based planning, and in corporate/business formation, operation, mergers and acquisitions.
He earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Idaho and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Idaho State University.
He became an attorney to make a difference by helping people. “There are only about 4,000 lawyers in Idaho,” he says, “which is a big responsibility and opportunity to use our knowledge and assist others in a sometimes arcane process.”
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Bryan Adams is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative. His company handles employer branding for companies including Apple, American Airlines, and GVC.
Bryan is also a podcaster, creative strategist, specialist speaker, and the author of “Give and Get Employer Branding.”
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Tim Fitzpatrick has more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience with a passion for developing and growing businesses. That passion served him in operating a wholesale distribution company that he co-owned for nine years. The company grew an average of 60% a year before being acquired in 2005.
Since then, Tim started Rialto Marketing in 2013, where he helps small business owners eliminate the confusion of marketing using an amazingly simple plan so they can grow.
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Amy Lynn Durham has spent years in the corporate world successfully managing hundreds of employees for private and publicly traded companies. Her company, “Create Magic At Work”, offers Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) tools to energize and transform the workplace.
Amy is a U.C. Berkeley Certified Executive Coach licensed to teach the 21 skills associated with Spiritual Intelligence using the SQ21 Assessment.
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Victoria Song began her career as a venture capitalist investing in the fastest growing technology startups, where she got to see first-hand what the most successful entrepreneurs did differently to win.
Victoria was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her investment success. After studying economics at Yale and leadership at Harvard, she received her most valuable learnings from over 24 of the world's best coaches, therapists and alternative healers who teach lessons not available in even the most exclusive universities.
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Employees have become disenchantment with the way company leadership responded to the pandemic, and the way companies put financial health ahead of employee health and safety.
The pandemic also made workers rethink their career paths. Many have made up their minds to find work that’s satisfying with a company whose mission aligns with their values.
Vicky Oliver is a leading career development expert and speaker. She is the author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions and Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots.
Vicky Oliver can share ways to reduce the flight risk of valued employees. Her tips include:
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Carson Tate is the founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., a business consulting firm that partners with organizations, business leaders and employees to enhance workplace productivity, foster employee engagement, and build personal and professional legacies. Working Simply has served brands including AbbVie, Delta Airlines, Deloitte, FedEx, Wells Fargo, Chick-fil-A, and Lowe’s.
Carson is the author of “Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style” and “Own It. Love It. Make It Work.” She is also the creator of the Productivity Style Assessment®, which was featured in HBR’s Guide to Being More Productive.
Carson has appeared on Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, and USA Today.
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Danielle Gillespie founded CorkGuru, a digital wine platform. After selling the company, she began working as a consultant helping startups create products that customers really want.
Danielle’s guiding principle is that big ideas are secondary when it comes to the success of a new company. In her podcast, Ideas Last, Danielle interviews startup founders whose success comes from focusing on superior idea execution.
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Bob Nelson, PH.D., is the president of Nelson Motivation Inc. He’s worked with 80% of Fortune 500 companies. He’s a Senior Fellow for the Conference Board, a top thought leader for the Best Practice Institute, and was named a top-five management guru by Global Gurus. Known as “Dr. Bob,” he has authored over 30 books on employee motivation and engagement, which have collectively sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.
“Work” and “fun” have historically been considered polar opposites of each other. But a quick look under the hood of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list reveals an undeniable fact: 81% of surveyed employees say the best companies are all fun places to work. Deloitte has gone so far as to label the 2020s as “The Era of Workplace Fun.”
Incorporating fun at work is integral to business success today. It’s simply easier to attract and retain high-performing talent when everyone is enjoying their work.
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A pioneer of visual strategy, Nora Herting is passionate about expanding peoples’ definition of creativity. She believes the best way to meet the demands of business today is to take a visual approach that blends strategic thinking and creative expression.
Nora founded a company, ImageThink, which has helped hundreds of organizations like NASA, Google, and LinkedIn use visuals as tools to help leaders communicate and collaborate around their plans.
As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Nora leads a compelling conversation around the power of visual thinking as a catalyst for personal and organizational change. er skill and impact with businesses, and her own entrepreneurial prowess founding ImageThink, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Entrepreneur and INC.
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Joel Schwartzberg is a leadership communications coach. His clients include American Express, Blue Apron, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Farm Insurance, the Brennan Center for Justice, Comedy Central, and the American Jewish Committee. He has previously held senior-level communication and editorial positions with Time Inc., PBS, and Nickelodeon.
Joel’s newest book is “The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team.” His last book, “Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter” was praised by authors like Seth Godin, who called it “a manifesto for giving talks that make a difference.”
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Annalisa DeMarta is the co-founder of Ridgeline Insights, an Amazon Performance Agency with over $60M in Amazon sales, as well as the Founder of Lone Cone, a $5M direct-to-consumer brand that has maintained the #1 selling kids rain boot on Amazon for the last 3 years.
Annalisa’s companies have earned the INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Business Award for last the 5 years in a row. Her businesses have also placed on Outside Magazine’s list of the Top 50 Best Places to Work as well as the list by the Best Places to Work in Idaho™.
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Atholl Duncan is the Chair of the leadership development company Black Isle Group. Previously he served as the Head of News and Current Affairs for the BBC, where he was responsible for leading BBC’s news operation in Scotland.
Drawing on examples from wide-ranging organizations including Unilever, Philip Morris International, Link Asset Management, The New York Times, and the British Royal Family, Atholl provides a unique window into crisis management, leadership development, as well as the new world of work and the new age of purpose.
Atholl describes himself as “an evangelist for change in the post-COVID world of business.” He says that applying the leadership learnings of the past 12 months will have an enduring and positive influence on business, society, and the planet.
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Mark Stinson is a strategist for brand innovation – an experienced marketer, creative group facilitator, and venture catalyst. He is the founder of Bioscience Bridge and the author of five books on branding and creativity in health, science, and technology marketing.
Mark is a frequent speaker, trainer, and facilitator for sales meetings, advisory boards, and strategy workshops. He has received the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress for global marketing efforts, and he is included in PharmaVoice’s 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry.
Mark and his wife, Jenny, have five children and a golden retriever. They live in Garden City, Idaho.
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Marcia Reynolds is the president of Covisioning, LLC, where she coaches leaders to be more engaging and effective in their conversations. Her newest book is Coach the Person, Not the Problem. She’s also the author of The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs and Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction. Her work has been featured in Harvard Management Review, Forbes, CNN, ABC, The Los Angeles Times and more.
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Neil Gordon worked as an editor at Penguin and an executive speechwriter at the MOXiE Institute before beginning his own form, Neil Gordon Consulting. Today he’s a presentation specialist, ghostwriter, creative editor, content strategist, and even cartoonist, helping authors and public speakers connect with their ideal audiences.
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Early in his career, Paul Cowan led international advertising agencies. Later, he transitioned to working as a psychotherapist. He cofounded the Client Relationship Consultancy and the Customer Relationship Consultancy, where he consults for individuals, couples, teams and organizations.
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When working with people from different cultures, global professionals must gain trust, build credibility, and communicate effectively. Sound easy? It’s not. The skills and behaviors that make this happen aren’t universal. What makes you wildly successful in one culture can cause you to quickly crash and burn in another—even via Zoom.
Dr. Paula Caligiuri is the author of “Build Your Cultural Agility: The Nine Competencies of Successful Global Professionals.”
Paula is a distinguished academic and leading expert in cultural agility. She offers research-backed approaches to help professionals thrive in any country with people from any culture.
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Ed Evarts is a leadership coach, team coach, strategist, podcast host, and the founder Excellius Leadership Development, based in Boston.
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Jeffrey is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and adjunct professor at New York University, where he has had a front row seat to the rise of a new kind of leader. Jeffrey has identified 6 key elements that leaders need to succeed in the “new” workplace. Through “100 Coaches”, Jeffrey teaches high performance leadership and organizational strategy to C-suite executives.
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Andrew Bartlow is a growth company advisor with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Management. Over his career, Andrew Bartlow has seen companies struggle or fail because of their HR challenges.
Andrew shares a step-by-step, scalable strategy of building an HR team from the ground up. His unconventional approach of hiring a recruiter first and Chief People Officer last has proven successful in more than 50 high-growth startups around the world.
Andrew is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations” and the founder of Series B Consulting, which helps businesses articulate their people strategy, accelerate their growth, and navigate rapid change.
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Bretton Putter is a leading expert on startup and high-growth company culture. He is the founder and CEO of CultureGene, a culture development platform helping companies transition effectively to remote work.
After interviewing more than 500 senior executives over the past 16 years, Brett has become a specialist in understanding how individuals define, develop, and implement their company’s culture.
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Based in Sydney, Paul Shepherd coaches entrepreneurs on unique systems that help them live a life of purpose and meaning. His holistic 360-degree approach nurtures the mind, body, and soul.
After making millions of dollars in his early 20s, Paul discovered that his life needed to change. Despite all the “success,” he didn’t feel fulfilled, so he went on a journey to discover himself, his true values, and his calling.
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Thomas Fairey is the co-founder of Stakester. His company allows people to play their favorite online games for real money and prizes.
The story of how his venture was started is truly unlike any other story that has been shared on Deliberate Leaders before! Tom is a prime example of what it looks like to live deliberately. His “everything but normal” mentality has not only led Stakester to become the success that it is today, but has also led others to start their own new startups.
In this interview you’ll learn about the unexpected start of Stakester, and how it has blossomed into a multimillion dollar business.
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Gary Ryan Blair is creator of the 100 Day Challenge…a radical approach to goal achievement that shows people how to achieve 10X size goals by applying the methods and best practices of growth hacking.
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Over his twenty-year career, Alain Hunkins has worked with over 2,000 groups of leaders in 25 countries. His clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. A faculty member of Duke Corporate Education, Alain’s writing has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, and Business Insider.
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Charlie Bailes is a fourth generation family member running a $700M family-owned business. As a VP of Human Resources and Internal Distribution of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, he oversees 126 stores in Florida and over 1600 employees. All of ABC’s stores have always been family-owned and operated.
Charlie is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise on running a family business, crisis management, succession planning, and much more. Over his career Charlie has been able to develop real-life experiences and lessons learned from being a top executive running a 9-figure family business that has been successful for four generations.
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Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media. His marketing agency specializes in turning consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives into celebrities using the concepts in his book, “The Hype Handbook.”
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Catherine Rymsha knows what makes a leader, a leader. Based on her years of training, research, and consulting, she’s determined how a person becomes one: they make the decision to lead.
Catherine is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she teaches courses on leadership. Catherine spent over ten years in leadership roles ranging from marketing healthcare conferences to writing speeches on payment card security. She now leads learning and development for a software company.
Between her academic and professional experience, Catherine has taught thousands of courses on leadership, feedback, and career development to global leaders across an array of industries.
Catherine believes that we are all capable of leading. Throughout her book and this discussion, she provides insights into how you can develop your own leadership brand.
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Today's guest is Karin Reed, author of the book titled “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work.” Karin is an on-camera communications expert and the CEO and Chief Confidence Creator of Speaker Dynamics.
Karin has been teaching business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade, and her upcoming book, “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work,” seeks to be a definitive guide for businesses looking to make their meetings as effective as possible in the “new normal.”
Before specializing in executive communication, Karin earned an Emmy as a broadcast journalist.
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After receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger’s and experiencing what can only be described as life-shattering trauma at the age of just 20, Daniel spent the next seven years struggling to keep these revelations and events from spilling into every area of his life. As a result of his struggles, Daniel built a simple, four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm.
Initially built as a lifeline grappling with suicidal thoughts, Beyond Intention was born, transforming Daniel’s life from misery to celebration. Through his own struggles, Daniel found a path to lasting joy and purpose and he wants nothing more than to share the tools that saved his life. To that end, he lives by this mission statement:
“To Spearhead an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness by awakening people to the importance of their unique role. This that is already encoded in them by way of a deep and often ignored or undervalued passion defined as their Dream.”
Through his motivational speech, Daniel shares his vision of empowerment and joy. The books he has authored, his “Do It With Dan” podcast series (which is available on all major platforms, regular blogs, published articles and worldwide workshops; have all helped thousands across the globe. His prolific work recently earned him a spot in the Wall Street Journal as a “Master of Success”. Daniel has also been featured on Market Watch, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
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Casey Lynch is the CEO and co-founder of Roundhouse a fully integrated developer and operator of multifamily housing focused on elevating the built environment. He focuses exclusively on providing high quality housing options in emerging cities in the Western United States. He constantly pursues thoughtful, boundary-pushing design that enhances the quality of the built environment and gives identity to the spaces in which we live, work and play.
Roundhouse has been recognized for their contributions to the built-environment and sustainability by Bloomberg, the LA Times, and AIA, and others.
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Today’s guest is Paul Ross. Paul is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Over the last 30 years, he has taught tens of thousands of people the power of language to persuade, sell, heal, turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, and pain into passion. Paul’s speeches and trainings have had the ability to motivate audiences around the world to discover the power they have to design their own results. Paul thank you so much for joining us today. We are so happy to have you.”
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Naomi Kent is the President of In Touch Networks North American operations, and has worked with boards of directors for over 20 years. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of board members to consider this career path, and has worked with both experienced and first time board members advising them on their journey.
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EB Sanders is a certified career coach, speaker, and staffing consultant. Her career journey from college professor to recruiting and staffing specialist to career coach has always been about helping people ditch their fears and design their careers so they can achieve the fulfillment they really want.
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Possessing an Entrepreneurial Mindset as Nonprofit Organization with Billy Henry, Founder, President/CEO at Northwest Association for Blind Athletes.
The NWABA Mission: To provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
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Julie Winkle Giulioni is the co-author of “Help Them Grow or Watch them Go” – a must read if you want to take your career development to the next level.
Julie helps organizations enhance learning, engagement, retention, and the bottom line. Named one of Inc. Magazine’s top 100 leadership speakers, Julie’s mission is to help organizations tap their only sustainable competitive advantage: talent.
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Natalie Siston is a life coach and the founder of Small Town Leadership. She’s the author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been.
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Michael J. Gelb is a professional public speaker renowned for his life-changing presentations on creative leadership, genius thinking, and conscious business. He has served as an executive leadership and presentation coach to AT&T, DuPont, Genentech, KPMG, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, YPO, and many others.
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Vinnie Fisher is the founder and CEO of Fully Accountable, an outsourced full service cutting edge accounting firm, that helps eCommerce and digital business owners through fractional CFO and accounting services.
After growing three 8-figure businesses with fast growth, many customers and low margin, Vinnie discovered he lacked financial fluency and gave back much of his money in cash waste and no margin.
Today Vinnie has also authored three best-selling books and has guided Fully Accountable to the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America twice, and ranked as one of the Top 5 Outsourced Accounting Firms by CFO Tech Outlook.
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Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent. He’s the best-selling author “Rising To Power” and a contributor at Forbes and the Harvard Business Review.
Ron led a 10-year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment. In this interview, he’ll share the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart.
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Lindsey Bowshier is the President at Tribute Media, a web marketing agency specializing in inbound marketing for B2B, B2C and nonprofit clients.
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Tim Spiker is the founder of The Aperio and the Who Not What Principle, a profound research-based truth that has powered 15 years of leadership development success. Tim’s book, The Only Leaders Worth Following, reveals that 77% of leadership effectiveness comes from who a leader is and not what they do. Using this principle, Tim helps people become, be, and stay leaders who are actually worth following. Tim’s work includes delivering keynote talks, creating unique and customized learning experiences, and guiding long-term development journeys. Tim has worked with leadership teams in North America, Australia, and Asia. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and four children.
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Ira Wolfe is an HR visionary thinker, an accomplished speaker and author of “Recruiting in the Age of Googlization.” For 25 years, he has been a leader in pre-hire and leadership assessments, recruitment marketing, and workforce trends. Today Ira describes the passion and mindset required for the convergence between people and technology.
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Mary Kelly is the author of the upcoming book Me Next.
In this interview she discusses how you can make the most out of your career opportunities during the pandemic. She also talks about how you can light a fire under your kids or those around you.
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Spencer Snakard is an executive transformation coach, trainer, and speaker. She works with visionary entrepreneurs and transformational leaders who are on a mission to make major impact, helping them to break through barriers to their next level of success while loving life every step of the way ... and without giving up what matters most to them.
She has trained & coached in personal & professional development for nearly 25 years. Her transformative programs cause profound & lasting shifts in participants' lives by getting to the heart of what drives us, what holds us back, and what it takes to be truly fulfilled as spiritual beings having a human experience.
Spencer has a degree in Psychology and extensive training & leadership in Ontology. She is a Professional Certified Coach, a Success Principles trainer, and a Yoga instructor, and brings a sense of play and humor into all of her work.
Spencer has been married to the love of her life for 6 years. They are a combined family with 5 children, ages 13-25, and love spending summers together on the rocky coast of Maine.
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Eileen McDargh is the author of Your Resiliency GPS. She is also founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group, where she is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. Her newest book, Burnout to Breakthrough, will be published in August 2020.
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Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leaders, large regional health networks, non-profit organizations and more, transform their businesses by turning strategy, user needs and new technologies into valuable digital products and services. Jonathon writes and speaks about his experiences and insights from his career, and regularly hosts in-depth interviews with business leaders and industry insiders. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two boys.
Originally from Silicon Valley, Jonathon got into the digital product space inspired by the incredible people developing new technologies all around him and the possibilities they unlocked. This fueled his curiosity to understand how technology transforms the ways in which people live and work.
That curiosity continues to drive him today, as he works to help businesses harness technology. His work focuses on helping leaders define the value they want to create in a succinct and tangible way; where to focus, why, and what it will take to achieve that outcome. His favorite part is going beyond the idea and mapping how you bring together people, data, and processes so that clients can succeed.
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Skip is the CEO of OCLC, which is dedicated to increasing the world’s access to information and reducing library costs. He has been featured in the BBC, the New York Tmes, CNN, NPR, and the Harvard Business Review. Skip also served as CEO of ProQuest Information & Learning and CEO of Ingram Content Group.
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In this interview Jeff Goins talks about:
Jeff Goins is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's the author of 5 bestselling books including “The Art of Work” and “Real Artists Don’t Starve.”
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More than 10 million adults under 30 are now unemployed or dropped out of the labor force in the last month. The University of Chicago published an analysis stating that “42 percent of recent layoffs will result in permanent job loss.”
In this interview, professional development expert Donald Asher discusses how to find the hidden opportunities even in a challenging job market.
Donald is an author and speaker. He’s been quoted in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Money, USA Today, and many others. His books cover topics like writing resumes and graduate admission essays, launching and relaunching careers, finding opportunities in any economy, and earning promotions.
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Patrick McGinnis coined the term "FOMO" back in 2004 while writing an op-ed for The Harvard Business School Magazine. Patrick has finally written a book about FOMO: “Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice.”
Patrick is also a venture capitalist, podcast host, and the author of “The 10% Entrepreneur.” In this wide-ranging interview we discuss FOMO (fear of missing out), FOBO (fear of better options), investing, and leadership in life and business.
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In this interview, Ivan Misner covers how to build relationships (including socially distanced relationships) that result in strong business referrals.
Ivan Misner is the founder of BNI (Business Network International) and the author of Networking Like a Pro: Turning Contacts into Connections.
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Scott Fritz is an entrepreneur, angel investor, business coach and public speaker. He’s the author of “The 40 Hour Work Year.” His book teaches business owners how to become passive investors in their businesses.
In this interview we discuss how he founded Human Capital, what he learned from growing and selling his company. We then dive into an overview of Scott’s book including….
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Dave Mattson oversees the corporate strategy for Sandler Training’s global operations including sales, marketing, consulting, alliances and support. He recently adapted the classic sales book, The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them.
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In this interview, speaking coach Jezra Kaye covers in detail how to…
Jezra Kaye is a public speaking coach, speechwriter, keynote speakers, workshop leader, and (in her past) a professional jazz singer. She’s also the bestselling author of “Speak Like Yourself,” “Managing the Unmanageable” and “Interview Like Yourself.” In her company, Speak Up for Success, she aims to help every client speak with authenticity, power, and ease.
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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist. She has been featured in Fast Company, Time, NBC, ABC, Fox, Today and more. She is the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.” In the book she shares how to take back power, embrace change, face fears, and train your brain for happiness and success.
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Dr. Bob Nelson is the author of “1,001 Ways to Engage Employees" and “1,501 Ways to Reward Employees.” He’s been featured on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many others. Bob is also the President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company that specializes in helping organizations improve management practices, programs and systems. His clients include IBM, American Express, Hallmark, Dell, American Airlines, and the US Army.
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Mark flew missions in the US Air Force for over two decades during the Cold War, Afghan War and Iraq War. In his book Tanker Pilot he tells stories from his journeys and shares the lessons he took from the battlefield that we can all apply in our lives whether at home or at work.
During the interview we discuss why failure is the best human learning environment and the most important lessons Mark has learned about leadership during his time in the Air Force.
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Online reviews are one of the top drivers of new business. How do you get your online reviews?
Jennifer Thompson is the President of Insight Marketing Group. Her company helps medical practices build strong online reputations so they can attract and retain clients.
In this interview we cover…
• how online reviews drive new business
• how to claim directory listings
• how to engage your employees in the marketing process
• how to respectfully ask for reviews
• how to follow up with clients who haven’t left a review
• how to stay within Google and Yelp’s guidelines
• what key performance indicators to watch
After the interview…
• Learn more about marketing your medical practice https://insightmg.com
• Listen to the Dr. Marketing Tips Podcast https://insightmg.com/education/podcast
• Read Insight Marketing Group’s ebooks for medical practices https://insightmg.com/education/ebooks
• Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-...
Conversations can evoke powerful transformations. That’s a message from Marcia Reynolds, who is our guest today.
Marcia is the president of Covisioning, LLC, where she coaches leaders to be more engaging and effective in their conversations. Her newest book is “Coach the Person, Not the Problem.” She’s also the author of “The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs and “Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction.” Her work has been featured in Harvard Management Review, Forbes, CNN, ABC, The Los Angeles Times and more.
In the interview we discuss…
• where anxiety and discontentment comes from
• the upsides of “wandering”
• integrating time to friends into busy schedules
• a process for helping people grow professionally
• how to avoid triggering people’s defense mechanisms
• 5 practices for reflective inquiry After the interview…
• Read “Coach the Person, Not the Problem” https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Person-N...
• Read “The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs” https://www.amazon.com/Discomfort-Zon...
• Read “Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction” https://www.amazon.com/Wander-Woman-H...
• Visit Marcia’s website https://covisioning.com
Most of us have some unresolved events and anxieties from our past. These can lead us to become triggered or handle situations poorly unless we address them.
In this interview, Merle J. Yost, author of “Facing the Truth of Your Life,” shares why it can important to examine your past in order to fully live in the present.
Topics discussed include:
• why it’s important to ask existential questions about “why are we live” “who am I?” “how do I fit in the world?”
• where people tend to get stuck on their journey toward personal growth
• victim identity disorder and stopping the cycles of dysfunction in their family
• how people unconsciously re-create their family at work, and how to avoid this pattern
• how to get “unstuck” and continue our journey Merle is a consultant, speaker and psycotherapist.
His book, “Facing the Truth of Your Life,” helps readers question the lessons and conclusions that they’ve learned from their experiences. This process helps readers uncover and sometimes free themselves from ideals, beliefs, and perspectives that may no longer serve them.
After the interview…
• Read Merle’s book https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Truth-Y...
• Connect with Merle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/merle-jam...
• Visit Merle’s website https://merleyost.com
Kyle Gillette is the owner of Gillette Solutions. He's a business consultant, executive coach, and author. His focus is helping businesses get the right people in the right seats going in the right direction.
During this interview we discuss…
• Mindset shifts to improve yourself
• Finding work / life balance
• Working with a personal advisory board
After the interview…
• Check out LifeMap workbook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
• Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gill...
• Read Kyle’s blog: https://gillettesolutions.com/articles
Have you recently asked yourself the questions you should be asking to prepare for a successful exit? Do you know the steps for your business exit strategy?
It’s never too early to plan for a good exit. Planning ahead can make the difference between an average selling price, no selling price, or a massively successful transition.
Patrick Ungashick is an exit-planning advisor at NAVIX Consultants. For more than 25 years, he’s been helping business owners plan for and create successful exits. He’s consulted for businesses ranging from several million in revenue to nearly half a billion. Patrick is the author of the books Dance in the End Zone and A Tale of Two Owners.
In this interview, Patrick talks about…
• 4 distinct exit strategies
• what an exit strategy should include
• the questions you ned to ask to start planning
how to estimate what you need for financial freedom
• #1 leverage point to maximize company value
• how to put “golden handcuffs” on your top employees
• what to do with unsolicited buyout offers
• how to determine the right time to sell • working with a business partner during an exit • all-cash, earn-outs, and other types of deals
After the interview…
• Check out the free resources at https://www.navixconsultants.com in the Exit FAQs tab
• Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickun...
• Read “Dance in the End Zone” https://www.amazon.com/Dance-End-Zone...
Economist and author Mary C. Kelly shares her thoughts on how to secure and advance businesses during the health crisis and recession.
In the interview, we’ll cover…
• communicating effectively with email
• holding people accountable while giving flexibility
• working from home as an equalizer
• strategizing for a Covid-19 future
• finding confidence in leading through a crisis
• reassuring customers • the future of retirement communities
• new business opportunities
• evolution of education and home schooling
• 52 weeks to a better business
• embracing change • communicating and leading when you have incomplete information
• asking “why not,” “what if” and other deep-thinking questions
After the interview...
• Visit the Productive Leaders website https://productiveleaders.com
• Follow Mary on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrMaryKelly
• Follow Productive Leaders on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/producti...
• Read Mary's books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mary-C-Kelly/e...
Craig Ross is the CEO of the leadership training company Verus Global. He’s the co-author of Do Big Things: The Simple Steps Teams Can Take to Mobilize Hearts and Minds, and Make an Epic Impact.
In this interview we discuss…
• how to establish focus and connection in teams
• top team communication tips
• how team members can bring out the best in each other
• how to fix dysfunctional leadership
• common mistakes in developing leaders
• how to foster trust and collaborative relationships
• the #1 takeaway people have learned from Craig’s book
After the interview…
• Connect with Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-ros...
• Visit Craig’s website https://www.verusglobal.com
• Read Craig’s book, Do Big Things https://www.amazon.com/Do-Big-Things-...
Doug Dvorak shares tips for growing your business during the coronavirus pandemic.
In this interview we'll cover...
• Doug’s #1 leadership tip
• $15/month sales management platform
• Advice for sales professionals during coronavirus
• Warm call, don’t cold call
• Rocket Reach
• Researching prospects
• Using LinkedIn
• Using FedEx for sales leads
• Digital branding
• What to optimize in your business during coronavirus
Doug Dvorak is the owner of The Sales Coaching Institute, where he trains clients on sales, sales leadership and digital marketing management. He’s presented to more than half a million people in over 100 countries. His clients include Honda, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Merrill Lynch, Verizon, and many others. He’s also the author of Sales. 3.0, Killer Prospecting, and Build Your Own Brand.
After the interview...
• Visit Doug’s website: SalesCoach.us
• Reach out to Doug directly: 847-359-6969
Get expert tips on how to scale your business by developing systems and teams.
Jeff recommends that entrepreneurs chase excellence instead of money. Learn how to chase excellence in branding, leadership, and innovative from one of America’s most respected consultants and investors.
Jeff Hoffman is a cofounder and former CEO of Priceline.com. He’s also a public speaker and the bestselling author of Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back.
Today Jeff is the Chairman of the Board of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The network operates programs in 170 countries to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business.
After the interview... • Get Jeff's book, SCALE: https://www.amazon.com/Scale-Seven-Pr...
• Learn more about Jeff's organization, The Global Entrepreneurship Network: https://www.genglobal.org
• Meet Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff
Resilience is about energy management. By managing your energy more intentionally, you can avoid burnout and become more resilient to challenges. In this interview, Eleein McDargh breaks down how to ask recalculating questions, how to create energy, and how to embrace imbalance in our lives.
Eileen is the author of Your Resiliency GPS. She is also founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group, where she is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. Her newest book, Burnout to Breakthrough, will be published in August 2020.
After the interview…
• Follow Eileen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmcd...
• Read Your Resiliency GPS: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Resilienc... • Read Eileen’s newest book, Burnout to Breakthrough: https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Breakt...
• Learn more about Eileen’s company, The Resiliency Group: https://www.eileenmcdargh.com/the-res...
Do you aspire to have professionals quote you, follow you, and promote your ideas? If so, this could be the perfect interview for you to listen to today!
Michael is the CEO of MicroFame Media. His company turns consultants into thought leaders, and businesses into recognized authorities in their fields. MicroFame’s clients include eBay, LinkedIn, Tesla and Citrix.
In this interview, Michael talks about how you can become a thought leader in your industry!
After the interview…
• Learn more about MicroFame Media if you would like to go from a consultant to a celebrity thought leader http://microfamemedia.com
• Read Michael’s articles on Inc. https://www.inc.com/author/michael-sc...
• Read Michael’s articles on Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaels...
• Follow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfr...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Tommy Spaulding talks about what employees need to hear from employers during the pandemic, heart-led leadership, and servant leadership. He also discusses how to overcome barriers to effective company relationships and how to create an amazing company culture.
Tommy is the bestselling author of “The Heart-Led Leader” and “It's Not Just Who You Know.” He’s the owner of Spaulding Companies, where he provides leadership development, consulting, coaching, and public speaking. He’s also the CEO and President of nonprofit Spaulding Leadership Institute. The Institute produces cutting-edge leadership programs to shape children and teenagers into the next generation of leaders.
After the interview…
• Read “The Heart-Led Leader” https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Led-Lead...
• Read “It’s Not Just Who You Know” https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Just-K...
• Visit Tommy’s website for speaking, training, events, and more https://tommyspaulding.com
• Refer a high school student to the National Leadership Academy www.nationalleadershipacademy.org
• Follow Tommy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyspau...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly.
Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
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• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Meredith Elliott Powell talks about how to effectively plan for succession, communicate plans to employees and stakeholders, and engage employees more fully at work.
Meredith is the founder and owner of MotionFirst, where she is a coach, speaker, and business development strategist. She’s the author of “Who Comes Next: Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy” and “Own It: Redefining Responsibility.”
After the interview…
• Read “Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy” https://www.amazon.com/Comes-Next-Lea...
• Read “Own It: Redefining Responsibility” https://www.amazon.com/Own-Responsibi...
• Visit Meredith’s website for speaking inquiries, coaching, videos, her podcast and more https://meridithelliottpowell.com
• Follow Meredith on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridithe...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on.
We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching.
Space on our calendar fills up quickly.
Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Guy Kawasaki talks about corporate evangelism, the evolution of social media, new social media opportunities, and how to be an effective advisor.
He also shares his thoughts on how to accept and stay focused during sad and stressful events such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Guy is the Chief Evangelist of Canva. He’s the author of Enchantment, The Art of the Start, The Art of Social Media, and many other books. He recently launched the “Remarkable People” Podcast and published his most personal book, “Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life.”
After the interview…
• Listen to Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People Podcast https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-pe...
• Read Guy’s new book, “Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life” https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
• Read Guy’s other books https://www.amazon.com/Guy-Kawasaki/e... • Try making graphics with Canva https://www.canva.com
• Follow Guy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available.
https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Have you ever thought about blending social responsibility with business? A B-Corp is a corporate structure that would allow you to do just that!
In this interview, Russ Stoddard talks about companies today that are focused on people, planet, and profit. He also answers questions to help you decide whether a B-Corp status might be right for your business.
Russ Stoddard is the author of “Rise Up: How to Build a Socially Conscious Business.” He is the founder and president of Oliver Russell, a certified B-corp marketing company based in Boise, Idaho.
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Have you ever wondered about the upside of stress? How to limit perfectionism and avoid procrastination? How about how to cultivate the “right thoughts” to lead to positive emotions, actions, and results?
In thisinterview, we dive into self leadership with neuroaxiology expert Traci Duez.
Traci Duez is the author of the book “Breaking Free: Leading the Way.” She’s the President of CCR3, a software company that helps companies with performance management. She’s also an executive coach and public speaker at her own company, Break Free Consulting.
Connect with Traci Online
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Coaching Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Ronda Conger is the Vice President of CBH Homes, Idaho’s largest home builder. She’s also the author of “You Go First: Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs” and “Better Human: It’s a Full Time Job.” While leading CBH Homes, raising her family, growing her personal brand, and volunteering in Boise, Ronda always strives to be a better human.
In this interview you’ll gain insights into how Ronda overcomes adversity and manages multiple priorities in order to live her life and career to the fullest.
Visit CBH Homes Online https://cbhhomes.com
Follow Ronda on Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronda-con... https://www.facebook.com/BetterHuman....
Visit Ronda’s Website https://betterhuman.today
Get Ronda’s Books Shop the collection: https://betterhuman.today/collections...
“You Go First” https://betterhuman.today/products/yo...
“Better Thinking” https://betterhuman.today/products/be...
“Better Human” https://betterhuman.today/products/be...
Are you ready to be a more effective salesperson or sales manager?
Stephen Schiffman is the author of “Cold Calling Techniques” and “The 25 Habits of Highly Successful Salespeople.” He’s trained more than half a million people at over 9,000 companies including AT&T, Chemical Bank, IBM, Sprint, and US Healthcare.
In this interview, Stephan covers everything from collecting leads, to placing cold calls, to managing the first meeting, to getting the second meeting, to managing the entire sales process.
If you want to get more sales in your business, then this is an interview you don’t wan to miss!
What system do you use to operate your company?
In this interview, Mike Paton breaks down EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), a set of tools that entrepreneurs use to steer their companies to success. EOS gives a framework for managing your Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction.
Along with Gino Wickman, Mike Paton is the co-author of “Get a Grip: How to Get Everything You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Business.” Today he works with Gino at EOS Worldwide. In his role, he works hands on with hundreds of leadership teams to help them implement operating systems in their businesses.
Get started with EOS https://www.eosworldwide.com
Purchase books from the Traction Library https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction...
Follow EOS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide
Follow Mike Paton online https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepaton
What is your why? Are you playing an infinite game with a finite game mindset? In this interview, Stephen Shedletzky answers questions about the ideas of Simon Sinek.
Stephen Shedletzky is the Head of Brand Experience at Simon Sinek, Inc. You probably recognize Simon Sinek as the author of "Find Your Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action." Simon is also the author of the bestsellers "The Infinite Game" and "Leaders Eat Last." In his role at Simon Sinek, Inc., Stephen teaches and engages with audiences, leaders and organizations to share and facilitate Simon's messages from his books.
After the interview…
• Learn more from Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com
• Follow Simon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek
• Read Simon's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Sinek/e/...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session with executive coach Allison Dunn today at https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN.
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on.
We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Do you need more sales, but you dread picking up the phone? Or are you a pro cold caller just looking to hone your game?
Dave Tester is the author of Dialing Strangers. In this video he’ll answer tough questions to help you add value to your clients during your calls, extract critical information, troubleshoot common problems, and collect high quality feedback. Dave has a long career as a Director of Sales, Director of Marketing, reporter, TV anchor, and CEO. Today he focuses on helping sales teams succeed. He offers 1-on-1 coaching, accountability, and full-scale team training.
This interview is hosted by Allison Dunn, CEO and lead executive coach at Deliberate Directions. You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session today at https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN.
After the interview…
• Follow Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-test...
• Read Dialing Strangers: https://www.amazon.com/Dialing-Strang...
• Contact Dave: http://askdavetester.com
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session with executive coach Allison Dunn today at https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN.
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals • The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Ever dreamed of selling your business and starting a new one (or two)? James Kademan from DrawInCustomers.com has done it!
In this interview he shares stories and advice from his journey. You’ll get an inside look at how to find a buyer and how to negotiate. You’ll also find out the most overlooked growth opportunities that James sees in small and medium sized businesses.
This interview is hosted by Allison Dunn, CEO and lead executive coach at Deliberate Directions. You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session today at https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN.
After the interview…
Schedule a business consultation with James Kademan: https://drawincustomers.com
Look into Calls On Calls, a call answering for your business: https://callsoncall.com
Read James Kademan’s blog: https://drawincustomers.com/blog
Listen to the Authentic Business Adventures Podcast
• on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
• on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
• on PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/2431335
Read The BOLD Business Book: A Guide to Start, Run, and Love Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/BOLD-Business-...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session with executive coach Allison Dunn today at https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN.
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
What’s the secret to profitably scaling your business? It could be growing your sales with online ads, which is exactly what our guest specializes in!
Bear Newman is the cofounder of Bear Fox Marketing, a marketing agency in Boise, Idaho. Bear’s agency helps clients scale with SEO, Google ads and Facebook ads. Bear is the author of “The Bear Fox Principle: Powerful Smart Solutions to Accelerate Business Revenue.”
After the interview…
• Connect with Bear on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bear-newman/
• Read Bear’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Fox-Princ...
• Learn more about working with Bear: https://www.bearfoxmarketing.com
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session with executive coach Allison Dunn! SCHEDULE TODAY: https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
eliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
What does it take to be a world class business coach or mentor?
In this interview, you’ll learn specific techniques that Marshall Goldsmith uses to coach some of the world’s top executives. You’ll also discover Mashall’s personal and professional mindset, which has led to massive results and abundance for himself and his clients.
To grow as an executive or improve your business, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with host and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Marshall Goldsmith is the author of the bestsellers “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” and “Triggers.” In addition to executive coaching, he’s also a professor, author, and speaker. Read Marshall’s favorites of the books he’s written.
• What Got You Here Won’t Get You There https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-...
• Triggers https://www.amazon.com/Triggers-Creat...
• Mojo https://www.amazon.com/Mojo-How-Keep-...
• How Women Rise https://www.amazon.com/How-Women-Rise...
Learn more from Marshall online.
• Website: https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marshall...
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallg...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Carmine Gallo, author of “Talk Like TED,” answers your top questions about business communication.
To grow as an executive or improve your business, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with host and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN F
For more information, follow Carmine at CarmineGallo.com and get Carmine’s books on Amazon.
Talk Like TED https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Like-TED-...
Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good too Great https://www.amazon.com/Five-Stars-Com...
Storyteller’s Secret https://www.amazon.com/Storytellers-S...
Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-S...
The Apple Experience https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Experien...
Carmine has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Bloomberg. He is a keynote speaker, Harvard instructor, and communication coach for some of the world’s top leaders.
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Where are your blind spots? What vulnerabilities might derail your career?
Carter Cast (former Walmart.com CEO) is the author of “The Right—and Wrong—Stuff: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade.” Carter interviewed over 100 talented managers who were fired, demoted, or frozen in their career trajectory. In this interview, Carter shares the insights and secrets he uncovered.
To protect your career, grow as a leader, and accelerate business growth, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Carter started his career at PepsiCo, where he became Director of Marketing for their Frito Lay subsidiary. He went on to lead Walmart.com as CEO from 2000-2007 and Hayneedle, Inc, from 2007-2011. Today Carter teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at Northwestern University and invests in early stage tech companies through Pritzker Group Venture Capital. His book is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Right-Wrong-St...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals • The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Marc Allen, author of The Magical Path, shares how to meditate, think more positively, and cultivate a mindset for success.
To find your path and accelerate business growth, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Marc Allen cofounded the publishing company New World Library more than 40 years ago. Since then, the company has printed over 500 titles. Today New World Library employs 16 people and generates 8 figures in revenue each year. Marc is also an author in his own right. He wrote “The Magical Path,” “Visionary Business,” “The Millionaire Course,” and “The Greatest Secret of All,” and updated the classic book, “As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen. His updated version, "As You Think," is on the Deliberate Directions Recommended Reading list at https://deliberatedirections.com/reading.
Follow Marc online at MarcAllen.com and on the “Success With Ease” Facebook page.
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Operating your business can be overwhelmingly complex... or awesomely simple!
Meet John Spence, a keynote speaker and executive coach for businesses around the world. John has created training programs for more than 30 Fortune 500 companies. He’s taught at MIT and the Wharton School of Business. His clients include Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, FedEx, GE, and dozens of other prominent brands. John is the author of the bestseller “Awesomely Simple: Essential Business Strategies for Turning Ideas Into Action.” In this interview John shares powerful strategies that will help you turn vague business advice into highly actionable processes.
Where do you want your business to be this time next year? Increase the velocity of your business growth starting today by scheduling a free Velocity Call with Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Want to dive deeper?
• Buy John’s book AWESOMELY SIMPLE. https://www.amazon.com/Awesomely-Simp...
• Get a FREE overview of the book's principles online. https://johnspence.com/wp-content/upl...
• See a list of John ’s favorite business books. https://johnspence.com/wp-content/upl...
• Email John questions about your business! Contact: john@johnspence.com.
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Want to know how to be more effective, more efficient, and more enthusiastic about your business? TJ Pierce recommends that you become a specialist!
In this interview you'll learn how TJ Pierce founded Mid-Century Homes by Moniker Real Estate and grew his business by focusing on a niche that he and his clients are passionate about.
To accelerate your business growth, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Follow TJ and Mid-Century Homes online Visit Mid-Century Homes on...
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boisemidcent...
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boisemidcen...
• Their website: https://mid-centuryhomes.com
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
CPA Hazen Armstrong is a partner at Robbins & Armstrong, LLP, in Eagle, Idaho.
In this interview you'll learn how you can make the most of your time before Tax Day, reduce stress, and save more money this tax season! Where do you want your business to be this time next year?
Increase the velocity of your business growth starting today by scheduling a free Velocity Call with Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
The best way to get in touch with Hazen is by email at hazen@robbinsarmstrong.com. You can also reach out by phone at 208-939-1995.
Robbins & Armstrong offers:
• QuickBooks setup, sales, training, answers, and tune-ups
• Tax planning, preparation, and problem resolution
• Small business and non-profit accounting, payroll, audits, and business formation
• Individual estate planning
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals • The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching.
Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Are you ready to maximize employee engagement at your company?
Eleisha Stevens is the owner of InspireWorx and an engagement specialist with Engage & Grow. She spent 14 years helping large corporations increase employee engagement. In this interview, Eleisha Stevens and Allison Dunn share the 12 keys to boosting employee engagement.
If you'd like to increase your employee engagement and the velocity of your business growth, schedule a free Velocity Call with Allison Dunn. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Want to know the price your company is paying for employee disengagement? Estimate the price you’re paying today using our free workbook! https://deliberatedirections.com/wp-c... T
he employee engagement workbook will help you survey your employees to establish an engagement baseline, calculate the level of disengagement your company faces, pinpoint the cost of the disengagement, and find next steps to grow engagement from wherever you are today.
You can connect with Eleisha by visiting https://www.inspireworx
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now •
Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching.
Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Could you alleviates stress with better project management, processes and procedures?
Susan Fennema helps small businesses use tools and set up systems that help them reduce overwhelm and get more done at work. One of her particular focuses is helping people set up work-from-home environments that maximize productivity.
After the interview, check out some of Susan’s most popular blog posts!
• Virtual Business: Pros and Cons https://beyondthechaos.biz/virtual-bu...
• Project Management Talent and Its Evolution https://beyondthechaos.biz/project-ma...
• Project Management Tools for FileMaker Developers https://beyondthechaos.biz/project-ma...
• Getting Better at Email Management https://beyondthechaos.biz/email-mana...
Susan Fennema is the CEO of Beyond the Chaos, LLC, and the COO at CenterPoint Advisory Force. She graduated with a BA in journalism from Texas A&M University.
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Learn the ins and outs of copywriting and social media from marketing strategist Monika Jansen!
Monika Jansen runs the copywriting and social media marketing agency Jansen Communications where she helps small business owners engage their target market and meet their business goals. Where do you want your business to be this time next year?
Increase the velocity of your business growth starting today by scheduling a free Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
In this interview you'll learn...
• how Monika became interested in copywriting
• how she built her agency
• how you can write customer-centric content
• how to promote your blog posts with email and social media
• what to post on social media to drive clicks, comments, and shares
• how to build backlinks for SEO
• how to map out a content strategy
• Monika's favorite scheduling tools for email and social media (spoiler: MailChimp and HootSuite)
• Monika's favorite thought leaders in her space (Mark Schaefer and Scott Galloway)
After the interview, take advantage of Monika’s Best FREE Resources:
• https://jansencomm.com/the-small-busi...
• https://jansencomm.com/social-media-e...
• https://jansencomm.com/email-newslett...
• https://jansencomm.com/website-copywr...
• https://jansencomm.com/content-audit
You can connect with Monika on…
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monikacja...
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JansenComm
• Twitter: @monikacjansen
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Do you want to retire to full-time leisure, or find fulfillment in new work challenges?
Chris Farrell is a marketplace senior economics contributor at American Public Media Group, a columnist at PBS Next Avenue and the Star Tribune, and the author of "Unretirement." He earned a BA in History at Stanford and a MSC in Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His new book, “Purpose and a Paycheck” (Feb 2019) is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
To explore a new career, grow as a leader, or accelerate your business growth, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
In this interview, Chris delves into:
• the definitions of “unretirement”, “rewirement” and a “third-age career”
• the number of people in their late 50’s or early 60’s who are starting new businesses, compared to people in their 20’s (the number may surprise you!)
• typical motivations for starting new businesses later in life
• ways to approaching finding something new and exciting that leverages your existing skillset
• how to incorporate leisure into your early career, and productivity into your later career
• how to choose the right opportunities for furthering education or gaining certifications for a new career venture
• how employers can incentivize employees to stay longer to benefit from their experience and wisdom
• how employers can create a new form of retirement benefits that help employees launch their own ventures when they’re ready to leave the company
• who “Purpose and a Paycheck” is for and how you can follow Chris online You can find Chris's books on Amazon.
• Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Payche...
• Unretirement: How Baby Boomers are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community, and the Good Life https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/162...
• The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better https://www.amazon.com/New-Frugality-...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
How well are you meeting the challenge of recruiting amazing employees during today's hyper-competitive job market?
Chris Russell, the “mad scientist of online recruiting” shares…
• How to write and market an employee value proposition
• How to bring life to job descriptions
• How to use use social media for recruiting
• How to get great reviews on Glass Door
• The top mistakes he sees recruiters make
• The best platforms to use for recruiting based on the type of position you’re filling
• How to use social media and text messaging for recruitment
• Upcoming changes he foresees in the recruitment industry
For more…
• Listen to Chris’s podcast at https://www.rectechmedia.com/podcast
• Get personalized advice at https://www.rectechmedia.com
• Subscribe for newsletters at https://www.rectechmedia.com/newsletter
• Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RecTechMedia
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Podcasting is one of the best ways to stand out online and attract new customers to your business. If you've ever considered running a podcast, you don't want to miss this interview with Amanda Boelyn!
Amanda helps entrepreneurs find freedom by launching their businesses and ditching their 9-to-5. She runs the podcast “She Did It Her Way,” which has been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc, Huffington Post, and Forbes.
In this interview she discusses:
• what motivated her to start “She Did It Her Way”
• her favorite takeaways from her guests over the years
• her top 6 tips for starting a podcast
• how she built a team to support her business
• what she’s learned from working as her own boss
Connect with Amanda online by visiting her...
• Website: http://www.amandaboleyn.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shediditherway
• “She Did It Her Way” Podcast: https://www.shediditherway.com
• Resources for Entrepreneurs: https://shediditherwaypodcast.com/res...
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn! Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Are you looking to launch an exciting career without a mountain of debt? A paid apprenticeship could be perfect for you, and in this interview you'll learn how you can find incredible opportunities at amazing companies. (If you're a company looking to hire motivated and trained staff, this interview will also cover how you can make that happen!)
Isaac Morehouse is the CEO of Crash.co and the CEO and founder of Praxis. He is the author of 8 books including “Crash Your Career” and “11 Lessons from Bootstrapping a Non-Tech Startup.”
To expand your staff, grow as a leader, and accelerate business growth, schedule a FREE Velocity Call with interviewer and executive coach Allison Dunn! https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
You can learn more about Isaac's companies and books online.
• CRASH: https://crash.co
• PRAXIS: http://discoverpraxis.com
• BOOKS: https://isaacmorehouse.com/books
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level? You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on.
We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching. Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet... • corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides
Are you running a small business and trying to get ahead?
Barry Moltz is a business coach based in Chicago. He’s the author of “How to Get Unstuck” and “Small Business Hacks.”
In this interview, you’ll learn Barry’s recommendations on how to:
• Promote your brand
• Become an expert in your field
• Win media appearances
• Write effective newsletters
• Decide what kind of content to produce
• Promote a podcast or radio show
• Maintain customer relationships
Barry developed a reputation as “The Unstuck Guy.” Most businesses get stuck in sales and marketing. Others get stuck because they don’t know how to hire and retain people. Still other businesses run into challenges with financials, customer experience, or productivity.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business, visit Barry’s website and sign up for his newsletter. He’ll share information with you based on the area where you need help!
For more great resources, check out Barry’s books and radio show.
• How To Get Unstuck: 25 Ways to Get Your Business Growing Again https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Unstuc...
• Small Business Hacks: 100 Shortcuts to Success https://www.amazon.com/Small-Business...
• The Small Business Radio Show https://barrymoltz.com/small-business...
• Barry's website: https://barrymoltz.com
Are you ready to take your career or business to the next level?You can schedule a FREE 30-minute Velocity Call with executive coach Allison Dunn!
Before the call, please plan to discuss:
• Your biggest goal for the next 90 days
• Your top long term business goals
• The biggest opportunity in your business right now
• Obstacles preventing the growth you want to achieve
At the end of the call we’ll help you determine 5-7 goals to focus on. We’ll also see whether there’s an opportunity in your business to help you grow faster that justifies the cost of further business coaching.
Space on our calendar fills up quickly. Please check our calendar today to see what time we have available. https://my.timetrade.com/book/DY6LN
Deliberate Directions also offers:
• an online mastermind program https://deliberatedirections.com/whet...
• corporate executive coaching https://deliberatedirections.com/coac...
• public speaking for events https://deliberatedirections.com/spea...
• interactive workshops for events https://deliberatedirections.com/work...
• FREE business success guides https://deliberatedirections.com/guides