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Kyla Cofer
Weekly conversations with leadership experts. Hear their stories, get their tools, and be a strong, emotionally intelligent leader.
We feature diverse leaders from all corners of the globe. Culture-impacting discussions include conflict resolution, DEI, and the psychology of leadership. Listeners of Leadership School desire to be emotionally intelligent, well-balanced, and to lead with integrity.
Tune in to our interesting discussion with Sally Helgesen, acclaimed international author and the world's leading authority on women's leadership. Be prepared to gain profound insights from Sally's latest book that navigates the intricacies of creating an inclusive workplace. Together, we unpack how the corporate environment functions for women, and how to effectively incorporate them into it. From our conversation, you will learn how to confront commonly faced challenges, such as fairness and networking.
In a deep dive into Sally's innovative ideas, we explore how to reframe narratives and foster more productive relationships. Understand how being genuinely curious and courageous can help handle difficult conversations without feeling defensive. The potency of an inclusive workspace is underscored, revealing how it can fuel the transformation of professional environments.
Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s
leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership
coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which
honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She
is also ranked number 3 among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus.
Sally’s latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create
a More Inclusive Workplace, offers practical ways to build more inclusive
relationships, teams, and workplaces. It soared to Amazon’s number one top-
seller in its field in the first week of publication.
Rising Together builds on Sally’s remarkable success with How Women Rise,
co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, which
examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women as
they move forward in their careers. Rights have been sold in 23 languages.
Other books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership,
hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1990, and The
Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations, cited
in The Wall Street Journal as one of the best books on leadership of all time
and credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business.
For over 30 years, Sally has delivered workshops and keynotes for
companies, partnership firms and associations, working in 37 countries
around the world. She can be reached at sally@sallyhelgesen.com
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Ever wondered how you can make a difference in your everyday life? Today, we've got Brian Unell, CEO of VantageHealthai and author of Everyday Leadership, You Will Make a Difference, on the show to help you do just that. With a fascinating journey that started with a statistics degree and led him through consulting and healthcare, Brian shares invaluable insights on leadership and company culture that will leave you inspired.
One key takeaway from our conversation is the powerful role of company culture and how it can be proactively shaped. Brian and I dive into how you can establish a purpose and commitment statement, foster a servant leadership mentality, and navigate the tricky waters of implementing change in large organizations.
Our discussion then pivots to the profound impact of a growth mindset on communication, courtesy of Carol Dweck's theory. We unravel how internal intentions can color our communication style, fostering a more positive environment. As we round up the episode, we reflect on leadership, growth, and the value of relationships. Discover how mindful communication can transform your interactions and eliminate those pesky preconceived notions that can lead to negative outcomes. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
Brian is the CEO of VantageHealth.ai which focuses on simplifying the billing and payment processes for patients while reducing costs and increasing revenue for providers/vendors. Brian also founded Thrival Consulting, LLC in 2020 which focuses on expanding leadership at home, work, and in life as an author and speaker. His first book Everyday Leadership: You Will Make A Difference was released in the Fall of 2022. Previously, Brian served as the Vice President, Revenue Cycle at Piedmont Healthcare (PHC) leading 1,500 team members to drive results for 11 hospitals & >1,000 providers. Brian also worked in PHC’s corporate PMO where he developed the business case and served as an accountable executive for a $180M systems integration project implementing Epic and PeopleSoft.
Brian has been described as a transformational healthcare executive who has a passion for cultivating talent and driving change to enable sustainable results. Brian defines opportunities, develops strategies, prioritizes initiatives, and drives results via a belief that “Communications and Expectations are 90% of Success” while trying each day to solve more problems than he causes.
Brian holds three degrees from the University of Florida: BS-Statistics, Master of Business Administration, & Master of Health Administration. Brian currently resides in his hometown of Atlanta with his wife Hilary, fifteen-year-old son Harris and five-year-old daughter Sara.
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Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the complexities of a boardroom? Sharon Critchlow, an accomplished executive director, accountant, and speaker, joins us to share her journey from a small English town to making her mark in the world of finance and leadership. An expert in the intricate dynamics of board service, Sharon lends her insight on understanding agendas, presenting papers, and the critical role of being a friend within the board.
Her journey doesn't stop there. Sharon shares how she mastered the art of public speaking and the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone. With an intriguing story and thought-provoking questions, Sharon underscores the centrality of emotional intelligence in our responses to various situations. What if we all responded to each other with empathy and asked questions instead of reacting with our immediate emotional responses? How could our world be different?
If you've ever considered a board position or are curious about the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Hear Sharon's inspiring story and take away invaluable advice from her experiences in leadership and board service. Prepare to be enlightened on the fascinating world of leadership and board service.
As an international best-selling writer and speaker Sharon is a vocal changemaker. She brings passion to the subjects of the future of work, diversity, emotional intelligence and environmental social governance.
Writer of numerous articles published across the globe on wellbeing topics, she is the co-author Amazon best-selling book: "Love Your Life! 100 Tips For More Peace and Happiness."
Sharon is Director at Discover Your Bounce, which is a personal development and workplace wellness provider and is a qualified Accountant with over 20 years of experience in board roles and growing successful businesses in the financial services sector. Now a qualified coach and mentor, Sharon is passionate about people becoming the best that they can be and allowing their true talents to shine. She continues to share her board experience as a Council member for ACCA, which is a global accountancy provider and as a non executive director of Clarion Housing Association.
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Can you imagine turning a struggling local music festival into a half-billion-dollar enterprise? That's the compelling story of our guest today, Daniel Sims, a consultant, author, and a true leader in developing funding systems. Raised in Helena, Arkansas, Daniel’s journey from his modest roots in the nonprofit world to his current work in philanthropy and organizational change is nothing short of inspirational. He gives us an in-depth view of his innovative Allen Sims Transformational Model, a tool designed to revamp systems in organizations, making them more mission-focused and revenue generating.
Daniel recounts the gripping tale of how he breathed new life into a local music festival in Helena, transforming it from a floundering event into a successful enterprise. This feat not only testifies to Daniel's uncanny ability to understand community needs but also his talent for building equitable strong relationships for fundraising. He also emphasizes the significance of creating safe, equitable community programs, and the need for collecting data and engaging in frank dialogues with community members to ensure the right use of funds.
We wrap up by discussing the important, and often tricky, issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Daniel shares his thoughts on Gallup's Inclusion Index and why he believes it's a must for organizations. If you've ever thought about how you could bring about transformation and positive change in your organization or community, this episode is a goldmine of practical advice and inspiring examples. It's a revealing exploration of the transformative power of community engagement and organizational change. So join us, and let's learn together.
Daniel Sims is a highly accomplished consultant, speaker, trainer, researcher, and author who has dedicated his career to promoting equity and social justice. He is a recipient of numerous awards and has an unparalleled ability to optimize organizational culture, increase fundraising capacity, and create strategic cultures with a JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) lens. Sims hails from a small, impoverished area in the Arkansas Delta, and he uses his upbringing as a guide to promote justice-led advocacy for all.
Sims is an influential figure with an unwavering commitment to equity, and he has a remarkable track record of driving transformative systemic change in philanthropic, corporate, and social landscapes. He delivers captivating speeches that inspire action towards creating a more just and equitable world. Daniel has trained and spoken at multiple conferences and events, and his work has been featured on various podcasts, including Lead with Levity, Human Capital Innovations (HCI), and Better Humans at Work. Outside of work, Sims enjoys trivia (he even competed on Jeopardy!), playing Magic: The Gathering, and watching Lucy Worsley documentaries. He resides
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Ever wondered if it is possible to transform a disheartened team into a high-performing, harmonious unit? Join us as we navigate a remarkable journey with Wayne Beringer, the mastermind behind an astounding change at Boeing, where he raised employee satisfaction from a mere 52% to an impressive 90% in just five years. Wayne, with his diverse background in fields like marketing and PR, offers a holistic view on leadership that goes beyond mere job roles.
Wayne's story draws a parallel between his awe-inspiring experience of scaling Mount Kilimanjaro and his corporate journey of leading a large team at Boeing to its zenith. The same principles he used to confront and conquer his fears on the formidable mountain, he applied to transform a discontented team into a satisfied and high-performing one. His leadership style, a blend of balance and integrity, has been instrumental in creating a fulfilling workspace and enhancing the performance of his team.
Not just limited to his corporate leadership, Wayne compares the process of corporate transformation to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'North Star' of your organization and hiring the best talent to fulfill it. Wayne's insightful narrative seamlessly weaves the lessons from his mountain climbing adventure into his corporate journey, providing valuable insights into leading a team towards greatness. Tune in to get inspired and learn how you too can navigate challenging leadership landscapes.
Jaro’s mission is to improve creative workplaces.
And Wayne’s team of corporate leadership and transformation guides has helped
improve leaders and creative processes, optimize cost models, and rebuild stagnant
cultures into more fulfilled, mission-driven ones—for companies like Boeing, Hasbro,
UKG, UW Medicine, SAP/Concur, CU Boulder, and more.
Wayne knows in-house, as previous to Jaro, Wayne was the Director of Creative &
Brand at Boeing – where he led one of the industry’s most challenging and most
successful cultural transformations. When Wayne began in 2013, employee
satisfaction was 55% and plummeting. When Wayne left in 2020, 88% of employees
surveyed indicated that they trusted, felt challenged and were fulfilled by their work
on the team.
Wayne also has taught at the University of Washington and long ago, ran PR firms
and ad agencies. Wayne gives back by actively supporting organizations such as Big
Brothers Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundation and more. He has run a marathon
and climbed Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro – after which he named his company.
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Ever wondered what's it like to make a major career transition? Join me, as I sit down with the inspiring Carol Fabrizio, a former lawyer turned executive coach and leadership consultant. Carol's journey is filled with insightful tips about navigating transitions, embracing the discomfort of change, and the importance of listening to our intuition. Her experiences shed light on the critical aspects of reshaping one's identity during these significant shifts in life and career.
Carol emphasizes the role of feedback in our lives and how it aids in self-awareness and decision-making. Drawing from her days as a Chief of Staff, she shares how she learned to view feedback as a data point, a gift that fosters growth. But beyond professional life, we explore how these experiences and learnings apply to our personal lives too. We delve into the essence of intuition, and how experimenting or 'prototyping' can help us understand our gut feelings better.
Lastly, Carol and I discuss the role of support systems in our leadership journeys. We chat about how a supportive community can help us become exceptional leaders. So tune in, as we navigate this enriching conversation filled with life and leadership lessons. And remember, it's not about getting it right all the time, it's about learning and growing along the way.
Carol Fabrizio has made several moves in her life that has resulted in her landing in Illinois to raise her family with her wife and son. Her journey of transitions and positions ranging from big law lawyer, in-house counsel, a chief of staff, and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, have helped her become an expert in transitions.
While she did not always enjoy the process, she understands the opportunities for beauty and necessity for growth in every transition.
When she is not coaching, you can find her with her family, reading books, lifting heavy things, being outdoors, or enjoying something chocolate.
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Are you ready to harness the transformative power of courage in your leadership journey? Join me as I dive deep into this pivotal topic with leadership guru, Cindy Solomon, who has spent decades researching and teaching the concept of courage. Together, we unravel the essence of courage, debunking the myth that it's the absence of fear and instead embracing it as a skill that can be learned, honed, and applied in any leadership scenario.
Our enlightening conversation meanders through the multifaceted landscape of courage – from everyday bravery to moral and creative courage. Cindy and I share insights on how these various dimensions of courage can shape us into better decision-makers, emphasizing the need to acknowledge fear and yet take decisive action. We debate over the philosophy that every small act of courage, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, contributes to our overall growth as leaders.
Wrapping up our discussion, Cindy imparts invaluable advice on how to nurture your courageous leadership skills. She shares pragmatic tips on breaking down this abstract concept into smaller, achievable elements, and setting tangible goals. Cindy underscores the importance of adequate preparation, leaving you, our listeners, with a resounding message - courage is a skill within your grasp, ready to be refined. So plug in those earphones and get ready for an episode that's sure to leave you inspired and poised to lead with courage.
Cindy Solomon is one of the most sought-after leadership and CX experts in the world. Her extensive global experience includes work with 26 J.D. Power Award winners; 16 Best Places to Work; and industry leaders such as Google, Alaska Airlines, UPS, Oracle, Wells Fargo, Dow, the ABA, The Gates Foundation, and over 400 others seeking to build courageous leadership at scale.
As Founder and CEO of The Courageous Leadership Institute, Cindy works with her global team of facilitators to serve as the catalyst for organizations and individuals who want to cultivate greater professional courage, leadership skills, and performance.
Cindy’s accessible and hilarious Courageous Leadership programs are the fast track for organizations who wish to leverage their leadership potential to manifest customer and employee engagement through any disruption or challenge.
Cindy’s awards and accolades include the 2023 Top 30 Global Leadership Guru, Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership for 2023 by leadersHum, Fast Company’s Fast 100, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, and more. Cindy’s TED Talks have been viewed by over 1.9 million people and her best-selling books, The Courage Challenge Workbook and The Rules of Woo, are available on Amazon.
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Imagine rising through the ranks to become one of the youngest COOs at 24, negotiating a side hustle into a full-time gig, and all the while, maintaining a strong sense of authenticity. That's the journey of our guest, Victoria Pelletier. With over 20 years of leadership under her belt, Victoria is a master of navigating professional success and personal priorities, all while staying grounded and true to herself.
What does it look like to lead with empathy and compassion, to redefine success not just as a material gain but also as joy, passion, and value? Victoria tackles these questions and more, taking us on a fascinating journey from her early ambitions to her current reality. A stand-out lesson is the importance of setting healthy boundaries and making time for what truly matters. Even in the face of adversity, Victoria reminds us that we can carve out meaning and joy.
So, let's get ready to redefine leadership and authenticity with Victoria Pelletier. It's more than just a chat; it's a catalyst for your personal and professional growth.
Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture.
As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, a president by 35 and a CEO by age 41.
Victoria was recognized as one of the 2023 Women of Influence by South Florida Business Journal, 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine, 2021’s Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM’s #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019 and 2020. Her story is included in the book, "Unstoppable."
As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; being an empathetic leader in empowering employees; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience.
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What if you found your life's purpose from a young girl who had never heard of pajamas? That's the compelling journey of Genevieve Piturro, the founder of The Pajama Program. Discover how a simple garment ignited a global nonprofit distributing over 7 million pairs of pajamas to children worldwide, and even inspired the establishment of two reading centers! Prepare to be moved by Genevieve's story of finding joy amid the challenges and how her purpose-driven leadership has created a harmonious and inclusive workspace.
"One woman came up with her own idea to honor her calling, and her name is Genevieve Piturro." -Oprah Winfrey
Best Selling & 5X Award-winning Author, Inspirational Speaker & Founder of Pajama Program Genevieve Piturro left her job as a successful TV marketing executive, picked up a pair of pajamas, and built a nationally known 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and named it Pajama Program. Two decades later, Gen educates audiences on how to
change their own course.
Genevieve Piturro is all about Purpose and The Human Connection. She was a successful television marketing executive until a sudden inner voice challenged her direction and she dramatically altered the path of her life. She found her true purpose when a simple question from a six-year-old girl in an emergency shelter changed everything. In 2001, she jumped off the corporate ladder and founded the hugely successful national non-profit, Pajama Program. This year, the Program celebrates its 21st anniversary, having delivered more than 7 MILLION magical gifts of new pajamas and new books to children through its 42 chapters across the U.S.
Genevieve is now an inspirational speaker and purpose consultant inspiring individuals, groups, and companies to find their purpose & embrace the human connection for success. She created the Purpose ACER business training program to help leaders create a shared culture by aligning the goals of the company and management with the goals of its employees.
Her first book, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey, is an Amazon best seller and the winner of five (5) awards. The book, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, debuted during the Covid shutdown to rave reviews. The book’s message and Heart of the Matter life and leadership lessons after every chapter, dovetail perfectly with our Nation’s growing interest in finding purpose and rekindling our human connection. Her TEDx talk: “1 Idea + The Human Connection = 7 Million Pajamas” debuted with her book.
Genevieve has been interviewed on and in many local and national media including OPRAH, Hallmark’s Home & Family, The Huckabee Show, TODAY, GMA, The Early Show, CNN, Fox & Friends, O Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting Magazine.
Genevieve is a graduate of Fordham University and lives in Irvington, N.Y. with her husband, Demo DiMartile. If you can’t find them, check the
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Have you ever had to learn leadership skills the hard way? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our guest, Deb Coviello, as she shares her journey from STEM professional to vice president of Quality for a major company. We discuss practical advice on how to give good feedback that can have a huge impact and other strategies to help leaders transform their leadership.
Through her experiences, Deb founded her company, Illumination Partners, and created The Drop-In CEO brand, where she partners with CEOs, founders, and presidents facing a crisis to assess the landscape and work together to develop a solution. Deb also shares insights from her book, "The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track," and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the people and their capabilities before relying on technical solutions.
Leveraging resources like mentors, advisors, and coaches can make a significant impact on your leadership style and help you make a real difference in the lives of those around you. Deb shares her expertise on building strong relationships with employers and colleagues, as well as the long-term benefits that come from having support in your leadership development. Don't miss this fantastic episode as we explore the journey of becoming an extraordinary leader with Deb Coviello!
Deb Coviello is an advisor, author, podcast host, and Founder of
Illumination Partners, a consulting firm for CEO’s navigating change.
A trusted partner to C-Suite Leaders, Deb brings 30+ years of
experience and strategy in Quality and Operational Excellence roles
combined with her 20 years in the Flavors and Fragrance industry to
support her clients as they work together to identify, assess, and
solve the issues that are preventing their business growth.
Certified as Lean and Six Sigma Blackbelt in Process Improvement,
she has developed powerful programs devoted to helping CEO’s
identify emerging leaders, understanding “People’’ are your greatest
tool in your toolbox.
Deb is a board member of Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce,
(WFFC), an avid Curler with the Cincinnati Curling Club, a mother of
three and resides in Cincinnati Ohio with her Husband Dan of 32
years.
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of developing young leaders in athletics? Join me as I sit down with Monique AJ Smith, a leadership strategist who has built her career on identifying and coaching the next generation of leaders in sports. From her beginnings as a natural-born leader, Monique shares her journey of becoming an athletic director at just 28 years old and how her unique approach to leadership development has helped countless individuals advance their careers in athletics.
In our conversation, we dive deep into Monique's strategies for coaching young leaders, focusing on soft skills and personal leadership styles. Through her podcast, Chat in the Garden, and her executive coaching program, Monique offers valuable resources and insights for those looking to excel in the world of sports. We also discuss the importance of networking and how she assists her clients in finding job opportunities that align with their visions.
But Monique's passion doesn't stop at athletics - she's also dedicated to empowering women in leadership. We explore her magazine, Women in Leadership, and the significance of nurturing young leaders in the world of sports. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation on leadership development with Monique AJ Smith, as we uncover the keys to cultivating the next generation of leaders in athletics.
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Have you ever wondered how to create a culture of transformation within your company? Today, we had an amazing conversation with Heather Haas, president of ADVISA, who shared her experience transitioning from a sixth-grade teacher to leading a leader and culture development firm. She enlightened us with her insights about the difference between training and transformation, the importance of intentional choices, and how understanding the learning process can shape the culture you want in your organization.
Our discussion delved into the rising cultural movement of people-first leadership and how it's changing the way individuals and companies think. We explored how technology is altering the future of work and why it's crucial to equip our people and companies to connect with each other. Heather shared examples of how investing in leader and culture development can lead to tangible outcomes such as employee retention, productivity, engagement, customer loyalty, and customer engagement.
Lastly, we touched on the importance of sharing perspectives, creating boundaries, and the power of stillness in building relationships with co-workers for a healthy workplace and a successful business. Heather shared her mother's advice to always surround yourself with people you can learn from, as well as the importance of taking a pause to be still. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation on creating a culture of transformation and people-first leadership with Heather Haas!
Heather has a course for new leaders called "Emerging Leaders Series." She is offering 50% off the course for anyone who does it because they heard about it here. Go check out this wonderful resource she is offering our listeners!
Heather's passion for fueling others’ success drove her from her beginnings as a teacher and principal to her role as President of ADVISA. Heather leads a team of 38 bright, caring people who help clients create effective teams, leaders, and cultures. Heather loves the mountains, curling up with a book and being active outdoors. Her family and her faith are her greatest sources of strength and joy.
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Have you ever felt like you were not good enough to do your job? Have you felt like you just weren't worthy? If so, you are not alone. It is a common experience called Imposter Syndrome. The good news is that it can be overcome! Our guest, Stacy Brookman, joins us to discuss
- her Remarkable Resilience Routine
- emotional boundaries
- flipping the script
- and so many more amazing concepts!
Women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage Stacy Brookman and her confident leadership coaching to clarify their power skills and confidently command their seat at the table. She’s a women’s leadership coach, a conference speaker, and the founder of Real Life Resilience.
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Is flipping a coin a logical way to make a decision? Well, when Rob Patterson was the CEO of a major hotel brand during Covid, he did just that - and his decision helped thousands of people in crisis.
He wrote about his experience in "Flip and Decide with Confidence", and tells the entire story in this episode of Leadership School.
About Rob:
Rob is the former CEO of a major hotel brand turned motivational speaker and executive coach.
After more than 25 years in the hotel industry, Rob chose to step away from full-time hospitality in 2021 to help others with their journey of leadership and personal development. He consults and speaks all over the world on a range of business-related topics including leadership, high performance, and decision-making. Visit the Grind Academy website to find out more.
Rob is also the author of Flip and Decide with Confidence, a book aimed at solving indecision and building unstoppable confidence.
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Communication - we know we need it. Have you ever struggled to get your team to be a cohesive unit working toward the same goal? It's because of communication. Ulrike Seminati has a way of getting people to buy into your vision. You'll be inspired by her story while you find creative ways to...
- Find the motivation of your audience
- Empower yourself
- Create a non-toxic workplace
As a well-established coach and consultant, and former C-level executive Ulrike Seminati is the go-to expert for authentic leadership and impactful communication. By combining cutting-edge self-development techniques with her vast hands-on experience as a corporate communications executive she helps leaders to build credibility and trust through effective communication. More than just a CCA-certified coach, Ulrike is a true expert on leading across hierarchy levels and different cultures and provides pragmatic and easy-to-use tools to her clients.
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Have you ever wondered how to manage seasons of chaos in your organization? In this episode I visit with Tajan Renderos to discuss how she facilitates change within organizations that ask for her help.
During this episode we will discuss:
- 360 Reviews
- MCDC Process
- Surviving VUCA
Tajan B. Renderos, MPH, ACC, Tajan is a credentialed Leadership Development Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Tajan Renderos Coaching, LLC. She helps companies integrate a coaching approach to management for their leaders so they can easily navigate the most challenging parts of people management, such as conflict and tough conversations with ease, utilizing workshops, coaching, consulting, and innovative modalities such as learning collaboratives. She's managed national training centers, served as a former Director for the Center for Health Equity for JSI, and conducted trainings for companies including Twitter, Cooley, LLP, Intel and others. She's coached thousands of clients based on her proprietary MCDC framework, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Modern Health, Noomii, and TEDx BU.
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There's a phrase that says "It's lonely at the top." Today, we are talking with Nick Jonsson as he shares just how lonely he got and how he recovered from the burnout the loneliness created. We will talk about
- how he ended up at his bottom
- how he recovered
- and how he is maintaining his recovery
Trigger warning In this episode we briefly discuss substance abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide please reach out for help. You are not alone and there is hope and help available.
In the US you can reach out to:
- 988-suicide hotline and crisis support
- 741741- crisis text line, text "START" to begin a text conversation
Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia — a caring peer group network providing hundreds of executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn from each other.
His passion for mental health awareness through his very lived life experiences paved the way for Nick to author his first #1 international bestselling book, published in April 2021—”Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World“.
Nick has been featured in more than 20 newspapers and magazines including a 4-page feature in the Business Times and a full page in the Straits Times and on Money FM Radio, as well as on TV including Channel News Asia (CNA), and is passionate about bringing the discussion to the forefront.
Nick won the Entrepreneurs 100 Award in 2021: Singapore’s Emerging Entrepreneurs of the year and was also named one of Asia Pacific’s 50 Leading Lights on World Kindness Day in 2021.
Nick has worked across Asia, Australia and Europe representing major international firms as well as having served as the Vice-Chairman of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce and the Vice Chairman of the Direct Selling Committee Vietnam.
Outside of working hours Nick is active in charitable and fundraising organizations to give back and support his local community, along with volunteering and fundraising for the Samaritans (SOS) – a suicide prevention hotline in Singapore.
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Have you ever just wanted to press reset and change everything? Have you ever noticed something that needed changed but weren't sure how to facilitate that? In today's episode with guest Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, we discuss just that. We also talk about
- how to coordinate large group conversations
- how to encourage people to make changes
- 251 storytelling
- and so much more!
Karuna Ramanathan is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2500 sessions. He is a Marshall Goldsmith Global Certified Coach, Global Coach Group Certified Leadership Coach, and a trained Erikson Executive Coach.
Karuna is an expert in large system change programs, co-creation and collaboration techniques, organizational storytelling and narratives, and tacit knowledge elicitation/transfer methods. He has more than 2000 paid coaching hours with senior leaders and nearly 1000 pro-bono coaching hours, helping leaders grow. Karuna's book, "Navigating The Seas of Change," published in 2020, is a leadership primer for change leaders.
Karuna has been featured as “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook and nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, a business magazine, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers-2023”. His expertise in growing leaders and building teams is available to help you become an internal and self-starting change agent—and start your journey to navigating through organizational transformation.
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Did you know that burnout is an actual medical diagnosis? In this episode, we are going to discuss how to prevent and recover from burnout using the Cha-Cha. We are going to dive into how to:
- Connect
- Heal
- and Act
to help keep yourself operating at your best.
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After the recent school shooting in Nashville, where I live, I reached out to Manya Chylinski for support. I thought it would be appropriate to replay this episode with her, in light of the traumatic event. Please consider checking out her new podcast, Notes on Resilience.
--Original Notes--
How do you support someone after trauma? What does is look like to lead through trauma? I loved talking with Manya Chylinski to answer these questions.
In this episode you'll hear:
- Manya's story of surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
- The #1 way you can support survivors
- How to create safe spaces following a traumatic events
Communications specialist and survivor Manya Chylinski helps people whose lives have been touched by trauma understand how resiliency and compassion are part of the path to healing, to enable them to thrive after difficult experiences. As a speaker and a writer, Manya’s mission is to spread the word about how some survivors of trauma appear unharmed but actually experience very real mental health injuries.
She’s an entrepreneur who uses her experience as a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing to help others understand the importance of trauma-sensitive leadership and recognizing the psychological impacts of violence. She has spoken about the importance of validating the invisible victims of trauma on stages across the US including the Pennsylvania Governor’s Emergency Management conference, the National Homeland Security conference, and SXSW.
Manya is also the founder of Alley424 Communications, where she helps businesses tell their stories, and the co-founder of Project BFF, where she works to empower women and their friendships. She serves on the board of NAMI Massachusetts and is a commissioner with the Massachusetts Eastern Regional Commission on Women.
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Do you want to make sure you are asking the right questions to build your best team? On this episode, Mitch Gray returns to share how you can hire the right people for your vision. We discuss so many great things including:
- What do do before you interview
- What not to ask
- Recruiting
and so much more!
Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human.
Having worked with over 10,000 leaders and individuals across the world, Mitch empowers people to build teams based on alignment, design culture based on empowerment, and lead from their humanity.
Mitch is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, inspirational speaker, author, and leadership consultant.
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Have you ever had a cross-cultural business experience? Was it easy to navigate? In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Liu Liu, a global communications coach, on this exact issue. We touch on topics such as
- how to quickly build trust
- how to understand our own bias
- cross-cultural money management
- and so much more!
Liu Liu is a coach and manager with decades of experience. As a Cross Cultural Intelligence Coach who specializes in helping international organizations and
businesses to improve the communications and cooperation among staff for better individual and team performance.
He coaches managers and leaders working in a cross cultural context to build trust,
communicate effectively, and to deliver results. He also coaches people on management, leadership and career development.
He is someone who helps you to imagine a greater possibility for yourself and supports you in achieving it. As a senior manager in an international relief and
development organization, he has worked with people in over 30 countries over his two decades long career.
He uses a coaching approach to manage cross country teams and complex programs to deliver results and impacts. He is also an experienced trainer and facilitator who
has delivered training on management related and other subjects in over 30 countries.
With a cross country marriage, developing a career in a second country and working in an organization that has a reach of 50 countries, Liu Liu understands the importance and pitfalls of working cross culturally and developing a career in an unfamiliar environment.
Liu Liu is an Associated Certified Coach(ACC), a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and an Executive Contributor in Brainz Magazine. He holds a BA(Hon) in International Studies and a MsC in Development Management.
You can find him at liuliucoaching.com and on LinkedIn.
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On this final episode of our college tour, I wrap up my conversation with Gilbert Collins from Princeton University. In this episode we talk about
- what global health programs is
- Public Policy and International Affairs Program
- and how Jeopardy and leadership go together.
To learn more about PPIA Program, go check out their website at ppiaprogram.org.
Gilbert Collins began working at the Princeton University Center for Health and Wellbeing in 2016 and he oversees several of the University’s global health programs. Collins previously served as the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs' Director of Graduate Student Life where he directed academic and co-curricular programs, including the Junior Summer Institute, and offered academic advising and career counseling to students preparing for careers in public service. Before coming to Princeton, Collins spent eight years as the U.S. Peace Corps Country Director in Namibia and Associate Director in Botswana, focusing on HIV/AIDS interventions and other development activities. Prior to that, he served as the Evaluation and Planning Team Leader for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development, providing strategic guidance for relief and development activities in health, water/sanitation, nutrition, psycho-social support, shelter, and other sectors for seven years.
Collins received his bachelor’s degree in Government from Harvard University, a master's degree in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University, and a master's degree in Higher Education from Penn State University. Born in Germany, he grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and speaks French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
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In this episode of our college tour I get to speak with Gilbert Collins from Princeton University. As the Director of Global Health at Princeton, Gilbert teaches us the leadership lessons he's learned that led him to this position. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
- Lessons from being a Peace Corp Director
- How to lead people remotely
- How to navigate cross-cultural communication
- Ways to approach decision making
Gilbert Collins began working at the Princeton University Center for Health and Wellbeing in 2016 and he oversees several of the University’s global health programs. Collins previously served as the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs' Director of Graduate Student Life where he directed academic and co-curricular programs, including the Junior Summer Institute, and offered academic advising and career counseling to students preparing for careers in public service. Before coming to Princeton, Collins spent eight years as the U.S. Peace Corps Country Director in Namibia and Associate Director in Botswana, focusing on HIV/AIDS interventions and other development activities. Prior to that, he served as the Evaluation and Planning Team Leader for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development, providing strategic guidance for relief and development activities in health, water/sanitation, nutrition, psycho-social support, shelter, and other sectors for seven years.
Collins received his bachelor’s degree in Government from Harvard University, a master's degree in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University, and a master's degree in Higher Education from Penn State University. Born in Germany, he grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and speaks French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
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What does it mean to be a truly diverse organization? In this episode of our college tour, I get to chat with Dr. Corbette Doyle from Vanderbilt University on this very topic. We talk about
- What it means to be a diverse organization
- Recommendations for small businesses
- What's happening at Vanderbilt with Leadership
Dr. Corbette Doyle is a Senior Lecturer of Leadership and Organizational Performance at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. Her particular areas of expertise are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace; Women’s Leadership; Strategy; Evidenced-based Management; Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics; and Talent Development. Prior to joining Vanderbilt’s faculty in 2008, Corbette was the Chair of the Health Care Industry practice at Aon plc. and reported to the CEO as the global Chief Diversity Officer (CDO).
She serves on the boards, advisory boards and leadership councils of: StreetSolid Industries, Nissan America’s Executive Diversity Council, Bridge My Return, Havarti Risk Services, and Women Business Collaborative. She previously served on the Boards of Martin Methodist College, Definity Health, Sterling Life Insurance, Evolve Women’s Foundation, the Professional Liability Underwriting Association, the CPCU Board of Governors, ASHRM, and was the president of the Owen Alumni Board.
Dr. Doyle earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership at Northeastern University, graduated first in her EMBA class at the Owen School at Vanderbilt, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Oswego in Economics (Major) and Math (minor).
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Leadership and ambition should be celebrated and supported. We're here for it, and want to make sure you know all of the ways we can be on your leadership team.
In addition to the podcast, Kyla is a coach and a keynote speaker. She'd love to work with you as your coach, or bringing inspiration and motivation to your event.
Announcing: Podcaster School
If you enjoy podcasts and have an idea to start your own, I'd love to hear about it!
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On this episode of our college tour, I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Nisha Manikoth and Dr. Katie Robiadek about the Doctoral and Undergraduate Leadership programs at Hood College.
Dr. Nisha Manikoth is Director of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership at Hood College, an independent liberal arts college in the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. The Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership, designed with a vision of preparing leaders, transforming communities, is a cohort-based program for mid-to-senior-level professionals from diverse backgrounds including business, education, non-profit, military and government and is open to both domestic and international students.
Previously, Dr. Manikoth held faculty roles at George Washington University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and Al-Akhawayn University in Morocco, teaching courses in organization theory, organizational learning, and human resource management. She is founder and principal at Arivu Consulting, LLC, a boutique business consulting company focused on improving business performance by providing strategies for individual and organizational learning.
Recent publication on Leadership during COVID-19 in Human Resource Development International:
https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rhrd20/25/3?nav=tocList
Doctoral Program website: https://www.hood.edu/graduate/academics/programs/organizational-
leadership-dol
Katherine (Katie) Robiadek (pronounced: Row-By-Deck) is Assistant Professor of Political Science & Global Studies at Hood College where she directs the campus Center for Civic and Community Engagement. Her work focuses on democratic theory and practice, especially in the nonprofit sector. Given her own background in nonprofit administration, part of her efforts now center on students as future nonprofit leaders through coordinating the college's minor in Nonprofit & Civic Engagement Studies. Relatedly, she has collaborated with Drs. Cherie (pronounced: Share-E) Strahan (pronounced: Strawn) and Elizabeth Bennion on research to assess students' democratic engagement through campus organization leadership. (See that research in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice here: https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2019.1648277.)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robiadek/
Recently co-authored piece on civic education in the Washington Post:
"Jan. 6 hearings show a democracy in crisis. Civic education can help.
Public education once trained young citizens to be part of democracy. Here’s what’s needed now." Analysis by Katherine M. Robiadek, Carah Ong Whaley, John P. Forren and Lauren C. Bell, Washington Post, June 28, 2022; https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/28/jan-6-house-committee-misinformation-education/
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In this episode of our college tour we're talking with Prairie Burgess from Concordia University.
- what's the difference between "big L" and "little l"
- What's happening at Concordia
- Ins and Outs of Leadership Theory
Prairie Burgess has been in the higher education field for over 20 years, working as a Student Affairs professional, an adjunct instructor of Communication, and now as a full-time Professor of Leadership. She says "I love this opportunity to help empower college students as they determine their big why, and to watch them develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to move their life forward and better their communities."
In her non-work life, she spends a good amount of time volunteering with her kids' schools, local community, and Girl Scouts. Her family enjoys spending time within the amazing National Parks System and love to take road trips to explore the beauty of nature.
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Every once in a while we come across a situation that seems way too big to face. Sometimes our intuition will guide us, other times we need to check our motives. In this episode I'm going to share some of what I have seen when it comes to the importance of intuition.
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What is DEI? What is Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion all about? This week, we continue our conversation with Dar Mayweather and we begin that conversation about what DEI is. In this episode we will talk about
- how do we assess ourselves
- the importance of awkward conversations
- the differences between diversity, equality, and inclusion
- and so much more!
Dar Mayweather is a faculty member at University of North Carolina Wilmington. As a first generation college student his perspective helps him teach colleges and universities inclusive leadership strategies that can help students from underrepresented communities complete their education.
He has over 15 years of professional experience in the area of higher education. His awards include receiving the King Chavez Parks Future Faculty Fellow Award from the State of Michigan, the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Pan African Network Sawubona Award, multiple Residence Life's Hall Council Advisor of the Year Awards, and many other nominations.
He is a husband and father. When he has free time you will find him watching superhero shows with his son and reality TV with his wife. You can find more about him at doingthegoodwork.com.
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Welcome to our college series kickoff! Have you ever wondered what is being taught about leadership at the collegiate level? That's something that this series is going to explore. Our first guest is Dar Mayweather. In our kickoff to this series we will be discussing:
- what leadership studies are
- different traits in leadership styles
- who takes leadership classes
- and much more!
Dar Mayweather is a faculty member at University of North Carolina Wilmington. As a first generation college student his perspective helps him teach colleges and universities inclusive leadership strategies that can help students from underrepresented communities complete their education.
He has over 15 years of professional experience in the area of higher education. His awards include receiving the King Chavez Parks Future Faculty Fellow Award from the State of Michigan, the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Pan African Network Sawubona Award, multiple Residence Life's Hall Council Advisor of the Year Awards, and many other nominations.
He is a husband and father. When he has free time you will find him watching superhero shows with his son and reality TV with his wife. You can find more about him at doingthegoodwork.com.
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As the year is picking back up, resolutions are being made, work plans being made, and calendars being filled, it is easy to forget how to take care of ourselves. So here is a throwback episode to remind you of the value of self care.
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Have you ever stopped to think about the power of meaning in your leadership? In this episode we do exactly that be exploring the importance of meaning, or logotherapy, and how it applies to leadership. Specifically we will be discussing:
- the importance of logotherapy and what it is
- how to support those we lead while they find meaning
- how to lead using logotherapy skills
- and so much more!
Dr. Dan has been a psychotherapist and organizational health consultant for over 25 years. His perspective comes from years of experience actively listening to people talk about the struggles in their lives, work, relationships, habits, and decisions; and then collaborating with them to craft and implement a plan for optimal healthy change.
Whether working with an individual, a family, or an organizational management team, the principles of good health and positive communication are the same. But it’s in the differences in each situation that Dr. Dan works to help the client discover opportunities for meaningful growth and to achieve alignment – individually and organizationally.
He brings to his speaking his experience, training, and passion for guiding others to growth, with the intention that each audience member walks away with actionable ideas, and a desire to improve their own life, as well as the lives of those they impact.
In the past decade, he has worked with international corporations like 3M and Trelleborg Manufacturing, small businesses, school corporations, multiple colleges and universities, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
You can find more on Dan at:
danielafranz.com
The Meaning Podcast Project
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Today's episode is unlike any other I have done! Back in November I had the privilege of presenting at the National Conference on Student Leadership in Orlando, FL. While I was there, I interviewed some students who courageously opened up and shared with me some of their dreams, struggles, and inspirations in leadership.
Thank you to the following students, in no particular order:
Adrianna Teel - Rose State College
Alyssa Davis - Berea College
Giavonna Corley - College of Southern Nevada
Mario Dian Head Jr - Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Thomas Zakowski - Penn State Altoona
Josalyn Harper - Malcolm X College
Makena Mosely - Eastern Florida State
Sam Fury - Penn State Altoona
Solomon Jones - Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Peter St. Pierre - Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Steven Richardson - Capital Community College
Allison Strain - College of Southern Nevada
Fizha Shabbir- Middlesex College
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Have you ever worked with a leader who wasn't confident? It's hard to trust them, tough to follow their lead. Confident leaders, on the other hand, build trust and create momentum. If you've wanted to feel more confident in your leadership roles, this episode makes it really clear how to do just that.
We're talking with Minna Taylor, and she tells us how confidence is actually a behavior and an action - a skill that you can learn. It's not a personality trait. We'll cover:
- How confidence appears in your body and where to find it
- The value of "yes, and"
- What to do instead of "fake it 'til you make it"
Minna Taylor is the author of The Confident Body and the Founder of Energize Your Voice (WBE), a NYC based communication coaching and training firm. With an experiential approach, rooted in the principles of play and performance, she and her team support organizations, individuals, and entrepreneurs to explore their full potential in public speaking, storytelling, and leadership communication. Notable clients include UBER, Red Bull, Citi, and E&Y.
Minna earned her BFA from NYU Tisch and went on to earn her MFA in Performance with a concentration in speech and vocal production. Beginning her career as an accent reduction specialist, Minna went on to transfer her theatre training to developing an innovative approach for professional development. Her book, The Confident Body: a functional approach to unlocking your full potential, is now available on Amazon.
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Sometimes it is easy to communicate our boundaries. Other times it is not. In this episode, I share my insights on how to effectively communicate boundaries.
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Milestones deserve to be celebrated. I'm so grateful I get to celebrate 50 episodes with you!
I am honored to have the return of previous guests, Dilip Ramachandran and Laura Lewis-Barr. This episode is a conversation between friends. It's raw, it's vulnerable, it's real. We talk about
- The Secret About Growth
- The Power of Vulnerability
- The Importance of Believing in yourself
- And so much more!
Dilip Ramachandran first appeared as a guest in Episode 17: How to Turn Things Around. Dilip is Chief Product Therapist at Nimi, a transformative product development agency focused on matching high growth FinTech startups in the US with highly reliable and skilled experts in Sri Lanka. Dilip is the author of "Gangsta PM" and it is exploring the intersection of finding personal purpose and growing in your product management career and breaking into a senior leadership.
Laura Lewis-Barr first appeared in Episode 28: Tell a Better Story. Her episode is currently the most downloaded episode of Leadership School. Laura has been exploring authenticity and storytelling on theatre stages and corporate boardrooms for 20 years. She offers popular public speaking seminars and specializes in helping executives and staff communicate their ideas with humor, vitality, and presence. An award-winning writer, Laura often coaches job seekers, executives, and managers, on how to perfect their own stories to inspire, motivate, and persuade others. More information on her company can be found at training4breakthroughs.com
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We all experience moments of worry on occasion. What can you do when those moments become hours or days and start to rob you of the present? In this episode, I'm going to share how I have hacked my own levels of worry and transform them into being present in the moment while being able to prepare for the future.
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Every once in a while you come across a trailblazer, a pot stirrer, a person who challenges the current methodology. My guest, Carol Sanford, is one of those people. My conversation today challenged my thinking and helped me to see things differently. In this episode, some topics we talk about are
- Different Levels of Authority
- The Importance of Intermezzo
- The Difference Between Being a Leader and Being a Resource.
Carol Sanford is a #1 Amazon best-selling, multiple award-winning author and business educator, Summit Producer, podcaster, and author. She is consistently recognized thought leader working side by side with Fortune 500 and new economy executives in designing and leading systemic business change and design. Through her university and in-house educational offerings, global speaking platforms, best-selling, multi-award-winning books, and developmental work, Carol works with executive leaders who see the possibility to change the nature of work through developing people and work systems that ignite motivation everywhere. For four decades, Carol has worked with great leaders of successful businesses such as Google, DuPont, Intel, P&G, and Seventh Generation, educating them to develop people and ensure a continuous stream of innovation that continually deliver extraordinary outcomes.
Carol is the author of Indirect Work, The Regenerative Business, The Responsible Entrepreneur, The Responsible Business The Regenerative Life,, and No More Feedback: Cultivate Consciousness at Work. Her books have won over 27 awards so far and are required reading at leading multiple departments at Universities including Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley and MIT. Carol also partners with producing Executive Education through Babson College, Kaospilot in Denmark, University of Washington, and The Lewis Institute at Babson as Senior Fellow of Social Innovation. For 40 years she’s collaborated with clients to develop people to grow and express their inherent singularity. Google’s Food Lab uses her Responsible Business Framework. Learn more at CarolSanford.com and the Business Second Opinion podcast.
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How can you be flexible in a busy world? We all have moments where things pop up and change what we thought was going to happen. How does one manage that and be flexible? In today's episode, we are going to talk about that exact thing as I share an experience that taught me the importance of flexibility.
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How do you communicate effectively in a global society with different accents? In this episode, my guest Heather Hansen and I discuss this very topic. We will address
- the impact of media on language bias
- what to do when you don't understand what is said, and
- how to make the best conversation happen
Heather Hansen helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams.
Heather is the author of two books, "Unmuted: How to Show up, Speak up, and Inspire Action" and "Powerful People Skills" as well as contributing to three other books. She has been featured in several media outlets and gave a TEDx talk titled "2 Billion Voices: How to Speak Bad English Perfectly" where she advocates for global voices
Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School’s Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
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Is it really important to show compassion towards yourself? There is a lot of talk about having compassion for others. In this episode, we take a few moments to explore the need of compassion towards ourselves.
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What does it look like to lead through a crisis? On this episode of Leadership School, my guest Beth Rashleigh is going to take us through this topic. We are going to discuss
- The role of values in a crisis
- Different ways to lead through a crisis
- And the principles of prepared leadership
Beth Rashleigh is the author of Crisis Proof Leadership. With almost two
decades of experience helping leaders be their best, Beth shares her practical
knowledge and personal experience to inspire others.
Beth understands the challenges of working and leading in fast paced, high stress organizations. After working in several large healthcare organizations and at the Central Intelligence Agency, she knows how to empower and inspire leaders to create
whole-hearted, high performance teams.
Beth has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication from Ball
State University, a Master’s Degree from Indiana University and a Master’s
Certificate in Organizational Learning from the University of Maryland. She is a
Certified Professional Coach and a Master Practitioner in the Energy
Leadership Index.
Outside of work Beth can usually be found either cuddled up with a good
book and one of her two dogs or in a theme park with her son and husband.
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On this episode, we are going to get personal about the importance of doing your self work. We are all constantly evolving. It's important to make sure that our journey includes developing a sense of self worth and confidence in yourself and what you do. Stick around for this episode to find out more on why it's important to do your self work.
We make numerous decisions every single day. Some choices are simple, others are high stake decisions. Today, Nicole Coustier and I discuss how to make these decisions using the DART Method.
In this episode we are going to learn:
- What is a high stakes decision?
- What contributes to a decision feeling high stakes?
- How to make a decision using the DART Method
Nicole Coustier is the creator of The D.A.R.T. Method® for deliberate planning and Founder of Aurelian Coaching. She is a veteran Silicon Valley MedTech consultant, business coach, career strategist, and leadership mentor, specializing in teaching high-stakes, high consequence decisions-making.
Nicole is offering all Leadership School listeners a complimentary copy of The High Achiever's Self Coaching Guide to Getting What You Truly Want. Click HERE to claim your free copy.
Sometimes projects are daunting. What is the most important key to completing these tasks? People.
In today's episode, I'm going to share with you some keys to finding the right people while also giving you some guidelines on doing your part in maintaining those healthy relationships.
Conflict Happens. Big Emotions Happen. In this episode, Doug Noll shares with us how to quickly deescalate a conflict by "listening people into existence." In this episode, you will learn
- what kind of statements to use
- what statements to avoid
- the power of discernment
Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s 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 of 2017. De-Escalate is now in four languages and its second printing.
He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the Noll Affect Labeling System. In 2012, Doug was honored by California Lawyer Magazine as California Attorney of the Year.
Deciding to change something or develop a new habit is difficult. Today, I'm going to tell you how you can get started on that. I'm going to share with you the key to changing your actions.
What is trust? How do you build it? Why is it important to leadership? On this episode, I get the privilege of talking with Marie-Claire Ross on the topic of trust.
In this episode you will learn:
- What trust is
- How to build trust
- Why trust is important
- How to apply it to your leadership for the best results
Marie-Claire Ross, BA (Hons), is a speaker, facilitator and mentor. She helps organizations that have previously had toxic leadership and are now transforming into a healthy, trusting culture. Marie-Claire works with companies around the world such as Qantas, PETRONAS, Australian Tax Office, Hamad Medical Corporation (Doha) and Novartis. She is also the author of Trusted to Thrive: How Leaders Create Connected and Accountable Teams and Transform your Safety Communication.
You can also find her LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Failure is inevitable. In this episode, I showcase how you can grow from failure.
We all fail at least once at something. Failure is not fun and can be a painful experience. Today, I show you how to turn your failure into a beneficial experience.
I'm excited to have Jesan Sorrells back as my guest today! Jesan is back to discuss the how, the why, and the what of conflict resolution. Jesan is a leadership trainer and advisor for 20+ years. In addition to that, he has a strong background in conflict resolution.
In todays episode, we discuss:
- What the term conflict resolution means
- The different roles you take on in a conflict
- How to find your conflict management style
- How that can help you lead towards resolution
- Ways to learn more about conflict resolution
Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and Founder of HSCT Publishing. HSCT Publishing is more than just a remote-first, video-based, software publishing platform company. Our products and solutions innovate on the most important asset in your organization: PEOPLE.
We believe that all problems in organizations today can be solved through the effective application of leadership principles. Our live platform and SaaS-based leadership development tools, trainings, and products exist to help managers and supervisors across industry verticals do that.
Jesan maintains an ever-expanding social/digital content footprint on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, as well as a growing archive of inspirational and motivational YouTube videos through his channel, Jesan Sorrells Presents. Jesan hosted and produced The Earbud_U Podcast, for seven seasons and published a book Marketing for Peace Builders: How to Market Your Value to a World in Conflict, in 2016 currently available on Amazon.com and My Boss Doesn’t Care: 100 Essays on Disrupting Your Workplace by Disrupting Your Boss, released in April 2019.
Jesan’s third book is 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership with contributions from Bradley Matican published in April 2022.
Welcome to conflict! In this intro, I'll share a personal story of a parking lot exchange and use it as an example of resolving conflict. You'll begin to shift your perspective and understanding of what causes conflict and your role in finding a peaceful resolution.
How do you support someone after trauma? What does is look like to lead through trauma? I loved talking with Manya Chylinski to answer these questions.
In this episode you'll hear:
- Manya's story of surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
- The #1 way you can support survivors
- How to create safe spaces following a traumatic events
Communications specialist and survivor Manya Chylinski helps people whose lives have been touched by trauma understand how resiliency and compassion are part of the path to healing, to enable them to thrive after difficult experiences. As a speaker and a writer, Manya’s mission is to spread the word about how some survivors of trauma appear unharmed but actually experience very real mental health injuries.
She’s an entrepreneur who uses her experience as a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing to help others understand the importance of trauma-sensitive leadership and recognizing the psychological impacts of violence. She has spoken about the importance of validating the invisible victims of trauma on stages across the US including the Pennsylvania Governor’s Emergency Management conference, the National Homeland Security conference, and SXSW.
Manya is also the founder of Alley424 Communications, where she helps businesses tell their stories, and the co-founder of Project BFF, where she works to empower women and their friendships. She serves on the board of NAMI Massachusetts and is a commissioner with the Massachusetts Eastern Regional Commission on Women.
In this solo episode, I share my story of persistence and why it matters. When you know you're called to lead, follow that sound and don't give up! Plus, some announcements and updates.
Grateful to introduce Jesan Sorrells as my guest today! Jesan is a leadership trainer and advisor of 20+ years. He has written and published several books, all while building his company, HSCT Publishing.
In today's episode, we discuss:
- His most recent book, 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership
- The difference between manipulation and persuasion
- The 3 "C"s of Leadership: Clarity, Candor, Courage
- The 4th "C": Conflict Resolution
- Examples of how to make a shift in your leadership when something isn't working.
Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and Founder of HSCT Publishing. HSCT Publishing is more than just
a remote-first, video-based, software publishing platform company. Our products and solutions innovate on the most important asset in your organization: PEOPLE.
We believe that all problems in organizations today can be solved through the effective
application of leadership principles. Our live platform and SaaS-based leadership
development tools, trainings, and products exist to help managers and supervisors across industry verticals do that.
Jesan maintains an ever-expanding social/digital content footprint on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, as well as a growing archive of inspirational and
motivational YouTube videos through his channel, Jesan Sorrells Presents. Jesan hosted and
produced The Earbud_U Podcast, for seven seasons and published a book Marketing for Peace Builders: How to Market Your Value to a World in Conflict, in 2016 currently available on Amazon.com and My Boss Doesn’t Care: 100 Essays on Disrupting Your Workplace by
Disrupting Your Boss, released in April 2019.
Jesan’s third book is 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership with contributions from Bradley Matican published in April 2022.
Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human.
Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch teaches business leaders how to recruit great people, develop top talent and design empowering culture.
Mitch is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, How to Hire and Keep Great People show (coming spring 2022), author, leadership consultant and a highly regarded speaker.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitchgraymedia
Podcast: https://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm
Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Co5aNm
How to Hire Course: https://bit.ly/3BTx847 (use code 'howtohirenow' for a 30% discount to the course!)
Order How to Hire and Keep Great People: https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt
Email: mitch@mitchgraymedia.com
Website: recruitgreatpeople.com
Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“.
In this episode:
- We get honest and real about feeling "not good enough"
- We explain Imposter Syndrome
- We talk candidly about how to believe in yourself
- And we address what it means to truly be successful
Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris Kelso has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and is a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.
Kris has founded multiple companies and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville, where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teenaged sons in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.
Where to find Kris:
Website: https://www.kriskelso.com/
Book: https://www.overcomingtheimpostor.com/
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Our guest today is David Dawdy. He teaches us what the phrase, "trauma informed" means, and how we can apply that to our leadership skills. Through the lens of his expertise in the criminal justice system, David tells us:
- What to do when someone you know opens up about their trauma
- What our role is as leaders of people who've experienced trauma
- How to lead an employee who's been through the criminal justice system
David Dawdy has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, and has worked in multiple fields of behavioral health treatment for nearly 25 years, including outpatient counseling, crisis stabilization, inpatient, substance abuse, and youth residential programs. He began working as a Psychologist with the Michigan Department of Corrections Mental Health Program in 2002, and currently is the Mental Health Director for the MDOC, overseeing the mental health, substance use disorder, and sex offender treatment services in prisons as well as those in the community for parolees and probationers.
Well-versed regarding the issues and needs of those with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and justice involvement, David is working to improve the re-entry transition process for those involved in the criminal justice system. He is an instructor for SAMHSA’s Trauma Informed curriculum for criminal justice, is on a mission to reduce stigma, and to make helpers, family members and survivors aware of their needs and to improve treatment services.
David Dawdy's Website https://www.jdaviddawdy.com/
David Dawdy LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdaviddawdy/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/
Leadership is about bringing people into a compelling story. And to do that well, we have to know how to tell a compelling story! That's where Laura Lewis-Barr comes in. In this episode, Laura teaches us
- What exactly makes a compelling story
- How to craft a good story
- How to deliver a good story
- Why story matters
Laura Lewis-Barr has been exploring authenticity and storytelling on theatre stages and corporate boardrooms for 20 years. She offers popular public speaking seminars and specializes in helping executives and staff communicate their ideas with humor, vitality, and presence. An award-winning writer, Laura often coaches job seekers, executives, and managers, on how to perfect their own stories to inspire, motivate, and persuade others. More information on her company can be found at training4breakthroughs.com
Laura has published fiction and also nonfiction including, Improving Communication at Work – 52 Tips, Techniques, and Tools to Build Emotional Intelligence – A Card Deck for Workers, Managers, and Teams. This card deck comes from her many years of coaching adults in emotional intelligence and the practical uses of positive psychology. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N28DOJS
Laura continues to coach leaders and job seekers to use storytelling in to advance in their careers. She has a special interest in helping women be heard. She also studies storytelling in her work as a stop motion filmmaker. Laura’s award-winning films have screened in festivals around the world.
You can find her films here: https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com/
Follow her on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurallb/
We're talking with Accessibility Expert Cam Beaudoin. He pulls together his experiences in sales, software development, and tech consulting to provide teams with fresh perspectives on. Digital accessibility. And he's going to dive deep into that with us today, including and what it looks like to use tech and make sure your tech is accessible.
Key Takeaways:
- What IS Accessibility?
- How to make your tech more accessible
- Practical ways to make your company accessible
Cam Beaudoin is the owner of Accelerated Accessibility, a full-service accessibility consulting firm.
Using his experience in sales, software development, and technical consulting, Cam brings a unique and refreshing perspective on how teams can tackle digital accessibility within their organization. People appreciate his hands-on knowledge of planning, executing, and delivering accessible results with practical, real-world solutions.
Cam sticks to down-to-earth stories and engages groups from the moment he meets them, leaving them with a cool confidence in their ability to handle the ambiguities of digital accessibility. Audiences often appreciate that he can speak the same language as their technical teams or senior business leads.
Cam speaks on recalibrating communication techniques for technical teams and accessibility consultants, ensuring that cross-functional teams include everyone in the conversation.
You can follow him on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cambeaudoin/
Derrick McManus is a speaker, facilitator and author who teaches high performers the power of Human Durability.
He was a police officer with the South Australian Police for 42 years. He spent 10 of those years with Special Tasks and Rescue Group (STAR). He has been a Sniper, Tactical- Diver, and Counter Terrorist Operative and did Close Quarter protection for the Queen when she was in South Australia. At the end of his police career, he taught leadership at the Police Academy.
Derrick knows first hand what it means to experience Human Durability. While part of the STAR group, his team went to arrest an offender. The offender shot Derrick 14 times with a .308 caliber in less than 5 seconds. It was 3 hours before he could be rescued. After 2 and a half years of intensive rehabilitation, Derrick was able to return to full duties with STAR group.
His experience taught him the value of Human Durability. His research includes collaborations with The University of South Australia School of Psychology and The Military and Emergency Health Services Health Australia.
When he has free time, you will find him spending time with his 4 kids, cycling, swimming, and hitting the gym.
One of our purposes here at the Leadership School is to provide different theories and methods of leadership. There are hundreds of methods of leadership, and you have to find one that works the best for YOU! That's why I'm so excited to share this conversation with Ted Rau. I was intrigued that Ted lives in an intentional community where they practice a leadership method he calls Sociocracy. I wanted to know all about it - and now you can, too!
You'll learn:
- The Sociocracy leadership method
- How to put it into practice for your organization
- Why knowing who you are matters to your leadership
Ted Rau is a trainer, consultant, and co-founder of the non-profit organization Sociocracy For All.
He was born in Germany and earned his Ph.D. in linguistics in 2010. Afterward his Ph.D, he moved to the USA and fulfilled a long-held desire to live in an intentional community. He currently resides in a co-housing community located in Massachusetts with his five children and 70 neighbors.
Ted’s perspective is influenced by his interest in Nonviolent Communication and Social Justice, being part of a global sociocracy organization at work, a parent at home, and being a member of the transgender community.
Dr. Cathy Owens-Oliver is an accomplished speaker, author, instructional coach, education policy analyst, and National Board Certified Teacher. For more than 25 years, in 46 of 50 states as well as Canada, she has provided consulting services for instructional coaches, college faculty, state boards, and state departments of education.
She is the President and CEO of Educational Effectiveness Group, a coaching, and consulting practice that helps K-12 schools and colleges of education improve teaching and solve problems that hinder student learning.
She is the author of Why Schools Fumble, a national bestseller in Pedagogy and Educational Problem-Solving. She has presented at countless national conferences and written for leading education journals including Accomplished Teacher Magazine, the Journal of Staff Development, and the Hope Foundation’s What Works in Schools newsletter. Her work also appears in the college textbook: Black Star: An Introduction to African-American Studies.
She earned her doctorate in Education, Leadership, Management, and Policy at Seton Hall University, and completed studies at NC A&T State University, and the University of NC - Greensboro (where she was a NC Teaching Fellow).
She has held senior roles at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Learning Forward, Educational Testing Service, and the NC Department of Public Instruction. She has served as adjunct faculty for several colleges.
She completed leadership and coaching training with the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Dale Carnegie Corporation, Institute for Management Studies, Jack McDowell School for Leadership Development, and the Parker Palmer Center for Courage and Renewal.
She has served as a director of ministerial training in NC, MI, and PA. She is the Dean of Education for the COGIC International Sunday School Department and President of the GirlsGotLIFE Foundation. Affectionately known as Dr. O, she has assisted several faith-based groups in implementing organizational change. She enjoys golf, gardening, and mentoring millennials.
McKenna Sweazey is a remote and hybrid management work expert, focusing on Digital Empathy. With a career spent working in global organizations, from corporates to start-ups, managing remote teams around the world, she’s refined her communication skills to be as effective in person as from 6,000 miles away. She’s also currently the VP of Marketing at a data start-up in Silicon Valley. Find her on LinkedIn or at mckennasweazey.com
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Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership DudeTM”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe. Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace.
Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University.
A published author, Steve has written books and articles on a variety of topics: from how adults learn and communicate using technology to how to design effective training solutions for the modern, adult learner in the 21st century workplace to the impact of unconscious bias within organizations and how it can undermine organizational effectiveness. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019.
Steve is passionate about workplace equality, and specifically how leaders can be more “consciously inclusive” to foster a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all team members. His signature keynote, “Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader,” has won praise for its engaging, approachable, and memorable way to think about unconscious bias in the workplace. But don't think he’s just an academic nerd: Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory, his experience in a variety of public and private settings and applying this knowledge to the client’s workplace to achieve better results. (Oh, and he’s pretty good with dogs, too!).
Here's the link to that MOP+SAM Training we mentioned in the episode!
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Zach Hoffman is an Italian/American dual citizen, effective leadership developer, award winning author, and former professional American football player. Originally from a small, rural town in Western Pennsylvania (USA), he spent his twenties living in 6 different countries while playing and coaching American football. During his time abroad, he developed the SWALeadership concept based on his many thrilling and eye-opening experiences within various leadership roles across cultures.
Linkedin:
http://linkedin.com/in/zachary-paul-hoffman-7a523884
Book:
https://amzn.to/3o25gFp
Ebook:
https://amzn.to/3GASipp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zachoff12/
Brainz Magazine Articles:
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/Zachary-Hoffman
Blog:
https://swaleadership.org/blog
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Champion gymmast Gaby Geiculescu talks leadership in sports, using her experience as an elite Romanian gymnast, business owner and coach.
In 1979, Gaby earned her Master in Gymnastics (Maestru al Sportului in Gimnastica) in Romania at the age of 13. She ranked 63rd best gymnast in the world and the 10th best gymnast in Romania.
When Gaby was 7 years old, she was selected from a school playground. She trained with Rodica Apateanu at C.S.S. Triumf in Bucharest. In 1978 she was then selected by Petru Ioan to as part of an exclusive group to begin training for the 1980 Olympic Games.
In 1979 at the National Junior Championships, Gaby won Bars and the All-Around. Immedaitely after, she joined the National Olympic Team at Deva where she was coached by the infamous Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha Karolyi. Some of her teammates include 5-time Olympic Gold medalist Nadia Comaneci, 1980 Olympic Silver medalist Emilia Eberle, 1984 Olympic Gold medalist Lavinia Agache, 1980 Olympic Silver medalist Melita Ruhn, 4-time Olympic Gold medalist Ecaterina Szabo, 1980 Olympic Silver medalist Rodica Dunca, 1980 Olympic Silver medalist Dumitrita Turner, Marilena Neacsu and Marilena Vladarau. As a former Romanian National Team Member, she competed internationally as a Junior Elite between 1975-1980 in Germany, Bulgaria, China, Hungary, Soviet Union, Poland, Checkoslovakia (XV Spartakiada), Israel (11th International Games of Hapoel in May 1979), London (Coca-Cola in December 1979), Moskow News (March 1980), and was training to represent Romania in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. An injury ended her Elite career early but she has brought her experience to the United States for all her students to share at Gaby's Gymnastics.
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Paula S. White has an unwavering passion for music that she applies in order to bring new perspectives and open new possibilities for leaders. Her one-of-a-kind, forward-thinking approach starts with a foundation of heart and mind.
A globally recognized sales leader, Paula has leveraged her talents to scale Inside Sales Teams into multi-million stand-alone sales channels. She has helped organizations achieve 8% - 10% yearly compounded growth, demonstrating success in a wide variety of industries to include travel and tourism, investments, veterinary and healthcare distribution.
Paula has served as a member of the AA-ISP Advisory Board and previously honored as a Top 25 Most Influential Sales Leader recipient for three consecutive years by AA-ISP. Paula was the award winner of Excellence in Execution in 2017. Passion for education and leadership is a driving force behind Paula’s success. She has a true desire to see the success of others and transforms their ambitions into her own! She has been listed in Ambitions’ “Top 100 Coaches to Watch” for two consecutive years, 2017-2018 and served as President of the AA-ISP Columbus Ohio Chapter from 2015 - 2018. Currently, Paula is a mentor for #GirlsClub, and focuses on fostering the wonderful talents of the next generation.
Music is a passion for Paula in and out of work. Outside of her work, Paula is an avid concert goer and has found joy as both a lyricist and a co-producer on six songs. She details the transformative power of this in her book, The B Side.
Paula’s passion for life radiates through all those who work with her. She is a one-of-a-kind teacher who draws in the most powerful forces from both halves of the brain and inspires those around her to become truly remarkable in their own ways.
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Dr. Michael Gerharz coaches leaders to get the impact and influence they deserve. He is the author of the blog “The Art of Communicating” and publishes the “Leaders Light the Path” podcast. His book “The Aha Effect” (available in German) teaches us why we shouldn’t stop at wowing our audience but need to take them to a profound aha effect. His clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnsons, Siemens et al. as well as hidden champions, start-ups, and entrepreneurs.
Dr. Gerharz has a Ph.D. in Communication Systems and he is a passionate guitarist. At the intersection of highly structured thinking and the pure joy for creative expression he makes you separate the signal from the noise and express it in a way that’s true to who you are. At Fraunhofer, he pioneered the marketing of innovative research before he became an entrepreneur who founded three businesses. He lives near Cologne, Germany together with his wife, three children and a dog.
At the end of this episode, Dr. Gerharz mentioned a free offer just for listeners of this podcast. You can find that here: Michaelgerharz.com/leadershipschool
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Dilip Ramachandran is an experienced product leader and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience leading teams, shipping delightful and highly successful enterprise software products in MarTech and FinTech at companies like Walmart, Experian and Marqeta.Currently, Dilip is Chief Product Therapist at Nimi, a transformative product development agency focused on matching high growth FinTech startups in the US with highly reliable and skilled experts in Sri Lanka.Dilip's current book is called "Gangsta PM" and it is exploring the intersection of finding personal purpose and growing in your product management career and breaking into a senior leadership. A lot of us hit our glass ceiling due to a variety of reasons ranging from environment, ethnicity, imposed or presumed limitations that hold us back from achieving our true potential. The book is the one he wished he had so many years ago and intends to provide #productherapy and the mindset shift required to help a future leader #unleashyourself.Dilip has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and resides in Oakland, California with his partner Alla, daughter Ariadna and son Wiley (a papillon-sheltie rescue). The family occasionally travels to Colombo, Sri Lanka for his work with Nimi.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/support
Terry Boyle McDougall is an Executive & Career Coach and CEO of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. She helps high-achieving professionals remove obstacles that keep them stuck so they can enjoy more success and satisfaction in their lives and careers. Before becoming a coach, Terry was a long-time corporate marketing executive where she led teams, developed strategies and advised senior leaders to drive business results. She is the author of Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms. She is also the host of the Marketing Mambo podcast.
Website: https://www.terrybmcdougall.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrybmcdougall
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coach_terry
Book: https://www.tinyurl.com/gameofworkbook
Podcast: https://www.marketingmambo.net
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This episode is in loving memory of Margery Bernbaum.
Amber Palmer-Halma tells us the lessons she's learned through decades of leadership experience, and why knowing yourself makes you a better leader.
Amber spent 18 years in Washington, D.C. before moving to Nashville in May 2020. Currently, she is director of communications for a public school charter network, an adjunct professor with Belmont University’s PR department and a mom to two young boys.
Over more than 20 years, Amber has served on change management and communications teams at George Washington University, Southwest Airlines, in government contracting, advocacy and in other nonprofit, private and public sector jobs. She spent one year teaching English language and culture to Chinese university professors in Shandong, China and six years recruiting students to study abroad through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and the British Council.
Amber is originally from Amarillo, Texas and has a goal of seeing as much of the world as possible. She graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, with a BA in American studies and earned her Masters in communication from the Johns Hopkins University.
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Chris Lin is an employee advocate who loves to talk about putting people first. So much, that he has an entire podcast dedicated to it! Lin is the host of the Leading People First Podcast. His passion for seeing people in their humanity and making people feel safe has led him to be a leader in educating teams, companies and business owners on the values of putting people first. Chris Lin's passion for people has put him at the forefront of conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion as one of the co-founders L.E.A.D. - Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity.
Listen in as we continue the People First conversation and change the way we lead businesses forever.
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Amy Lafko,founder of Cairn Consulting Solutions, is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and advisor. Formerly a leader in healthcare operations, she brings real-world lessons and inspirational ideas to a variety of industries to help organizations grow their people so they can grow their business. Visit www.cairncs.com for more information.
Visit www.thepeoplefirstbook.com to sign up for the newsletter and pre-order the book which is available on August 24 through all major online bookstores.
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"Risk taking reminds us that we are alive. Don’t be afraid of the fact that failure is always “on the table” when you take risks. We are truly alive when we live a bit outside of our comfort zone. And, don’t be afraid to take responsibility for failures." - Dr. Rich Gathro.
I am delighted to introduce to you my former boss and now friend, Richard L. Gathro, Ed.D. Dr. Gathro has over 40 years of leadership experience that’s impossible to summarize in just a short paragraph. Dr. Gathro’s expertise is in higher education and nonprofit consulting, which has taken him all over the globe, engaging students and building relationships. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards in the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom and is currently serving on the Board of Directors at The Culture Connection, the Hodos Institute for Leadership Development and Research, and the Special Father’s Network. He has built several small businesses. The Gathro Group, a Nonprofit Consulting Company, being his most recent venture. Dr. Gathro is a scholar, mentor, leader, husband, father and friend. He lives in Florida with his wife, Kathy, and son William. In this interview, we are gifted with the wisdom Dr. Gathro gleaned from 40 years of leading.
If you'd like to read the Nonprofit Board Guidelines he designed, you can do so here.
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Tune in to hear about my big communication failure while sailing with my family, and what I learned through it!
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After meeting Elaine through the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, I just KNEW I had to interview her. Elaine Williams is founder of HealedPeople.com and owner of Construction Depot Solutions in Nashville. She is a natural networker, connector and researcher with remarkable insight. Elaine is a delight, and full of leadership tips and wisdom, accompanied by the perfect stories for every situation. You won't want to miss this episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/support
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Have you heard of a Life Wheel? I'll explain what it is & how to use it. You'll also gain access to free tools for monitoring your current life satisfaction, and how to make adjustments if you want to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/support
How do the most successful people become successful? They ask for help. Here's why and how to surround yourself with the right people.
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Active Listening changes the game in your leadership. Here's not only why, but how to listen in a way that makes things happen.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/support
If fear has stopped you from being the leader you want to be - you have to listen to this episode. You'll understand how to move through any fears that are stopping you from success, and how to use fear to your advantage.
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If you want success, be prepared to fail first. It's helpful to have a few unique tools in your toolbox for when failure happens. This episode showcases several tools for moving through failures, including a 5-step method for how to create an apology that builds trust.
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Are you a leader with integrity? How do you do that? What does a person of integrity act like?
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Instead of tossing the word 'purpose' around like a football, let's lean into it and allow it to be a tool for leading with integrity. This episode gets you clear on what purpose means to you and your leadership.
Find the Personal Mission Statement e-book here.
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Introduction to the Leadership School Podcast. What is leadership? Fundamentals of leadership, and what you can expect from this Podcast.
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