Posts by Mary Lou Kayser
40: Playing Your Best Game & Pursuing Excellence — with Aaron Walker
Kick Off! Businessman and Life Coach Aaron T. Walker has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective…
39: The One Secret for Winning in Online Business — with Kim Doyal
Kick Off! Kim Doyal, “The WordPress Chick”, is an entrepreneur, coach, author, movie producer and speaker. She has built her lifestyle business using the platform of her choice, WordPress, through sheer determination and commitment. Kim works with entrepreneurs to build their online presence, connect with their ideal clients and ‘show up’ in a way that…
38: Breaking Free from the Chains of Betrayal & Shame — with Renee DiBiaso
Kick Off! Renee DiBiaso is the creator of the award-winning marriage success system called The Relationship Roadmap, and author of “The Relationship Manual: How to Overcome The Swamps and Quicksands of Couplehood.” Renee and her husband Brian are considered the “Go To Couple” for anyone who wants a legendary love and marriage filled with trust,…
37: Self-Discipline & Living Life on Purpose — with Chris Yonker
Kick Off! Chris Yonker is a lifelong student of human potential who embraces a uniquely collaborative approach to professional and personal development; one that encompasses the principles of leadership, classical sales training, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). He works with senior executives, entrepreneurs and highly motivated salespeople who aspire to top levels of performance and achievement.…
36: Putting Players First & Overcoming Adversity — with Meredith Berkich
Kick Off! Meredith Berkich has a 25-year track record of leadership and expertise in the direct selling industry; companies bring her on to develop field sales systems and add her powerful influence to network marketing models. Forthright and dedicated, equal parts strategist and enthusiastic coach, Meredith partners with corporations and top field leaders to develop…
35: Hitting Curve Balls All the Way into the End Zone — with Jay Myers
Kick Off! With a rich history as a successful entrepreneur and businessman, as well as an avid baseball fan, Jay B. Myers — founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI) out of Memphis, Tennessee — knows a thing or two about winning in today’s competitive and challenging climate. While the Great Recession knocked out…
34: Juicing for Success & Prosperity on and off the Field — with MiMi Chau
Kick Off! In today’s episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, young entrepreneur MiMi Chau dives into the power of juicing as a business and as a way of life. She is a young entrepreneur with a drive to make a difference in the world. Her brand #juicemi helps people kickstart a healthier lifestyle by…
33: Building Relationships and Remaining Relevant in Our Digital World — with Kai Davis
Kick Off! What does it take to stay relevant in a crowded and noisy marketplace? How do you connect your products or services with the right audience? And what’s the deal with SEO these days? Tune in to hear my conversation with Kai Davis, a leading expert in ecommerce and digital marketing, who answers these…
30: Creating a Killer Offense One Song at a Time — with Emily Duff
Kick Off! Emily Duff is a singer songwriter who has been writing and playing music for a good long time. At age four, she recognized the music impulse within herself and quickly showed promise on the guitar after her mother introduced her to four basic chords. When she was 17 years old, she started playing…
27: How to Be a Great Parent and Business Owner at the Same Time — with Mary Kathryn Johnson
Kick Off! Mary Kathryn Johnson is an author, entrepreneur, and Mom to two boys, two aussies and a cat. She hosts the twice weekly podcast Parent Entrepreneur Power and lives in the beautiful state of California with her family. Listen in to today’s show to hear Mary Kathryn’s insights about creating a life and business…
25: Building Your Professional Network — with Doug Goodrum
Kick Off! Doug Goodrum is the Founder & Executive Director of the Career Resources Network, an organization dedicated to empowering career seekers and advancing career development. Prior to founding the CRN, Doug has enjoyed a variety of fun and challenging experiences including working as a Territory Account Executive for XEROX in Atlanta, Georgia and building…
24: Audio Postcard for Veteran’s Day 2014
23: How to Listen to Our Intuition and Live Life on Our Terms — with Mary Sheehan
Kick Off! Outside of the school of hard knocks, Mary Sheehan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duquesne University in Pittsburg, PA with a degree in pharmacy and enjoyed a successful career for more than 20 years. Having recently answered her inner calling, Mary now teaches and trains people who are burned out by their jobs…
22: Building Wealth by Giving Back — with Olivia West
21: Starting a Side Hustle — with Tracy Imm
Kick Off! Tracy Imm is a premier communications and marketing strategist who understands the importance of investing in yourself if you’re serious about winning big games in business and life. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Brave Girl’s Guide to a Dream Career in Corporate, and makes her home in the Baltimore-D.C.…
19: Shattering the Glass Ceiling — with Kelly Fidel
Kick Off! Kelly Fidel is America’s Premier Sales Expert in landing lucrative larger clients. She is a professional speaker, author, and business strategist. Harnessing more than 28 years of expertise as a powerhouse corporate executive running billion dollar sales divisions, Kelly has successfully navigated the world of corporate dealmakers and boardrooms, and has worked with…
18: In-Kind Donations Means Good Business — with Robb Price
Kick Off! Robb Price is an award winning social entrepreneur with a passion for building businesses while giving back to the communities where he operates. He grew up in the U.S. and moved to Canada in 2003 where he currently oversees the daily operations of his company, DeliverGood.org, an organization that manages in kind donations…
17: How One Millennial Is Tackling the College Game — with Ginna Kayser
Kick Off! Ginna Kayser begins her freshman year at the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon in Eugene this fall. In the first part of today’s show, she explains to listeners why she decided to attend college and what she looks forward to getting out of the next four years as an undergrad…
16: Sally Hogshead’s Fascination Advantage & Other Personality Assessments
Kick Off! Move the Chains! Touchdown! Popular Personality Assessments In today’s episode, I celebrate the launch of Sally Hogshead’s latest book, How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination. Listeners go on a journey through the different personality assessments available on the market today and what each one’s biggest…
15: Some Secrets of Getting Organized — with Julie Starr Hook
Kick Off! Julie Starr Hook has been organizing other people’s lives professionally for more than ten years. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she worked as a sales representative for a food broker, where she learned space management techniques in the grocery industry. In 1996, Julie decided to become a stay-at-home mom and began…
12: Leaving the Law to Become an Entrepreneur — with Natasha Hazlett
Kick Off! Natasha Hazlett is a branding expert who works with her husband Rich to transform ordinary businesses into extraordinary ones. She is an award winning Internet Marketer as well as the founder of several courses for emerging small businesses. Although she is professionally trained as a lawyer, Natasha’s real love comes from working with…
11: The Power of Documenting Your Personal History — with Gloria Nussbaum
10: Helping Others Get What They Want — with Nobby Kleinman
Kick Off! Nobby Kleinman of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia has been playing his own game for as long as he can remember, scoring points and winning games for years. As an expert in the financial space, Nobby has helped thousands of people manage their money more effectively and yield positive returns on their investments. He loves…
9: The Transformative Power of Music — with Carol Ann Jones
8: Finding Your Zone of Genius — with Tim Sieck
Kick Off! Tim Sieck is a principal partner with On Target Talent, an MT Endeavors company. On Target Talent is a professional services firm specializing in helping organizations assess, develop, and retain key talent. Additionally, Tim is an adjunct faculty member at Upper Iowa University. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Upper Iowa…
7: Fly Fishing and Other Secrets of Success — with Chad Brown
Kick Off! Chad Brown discovered the magic of fly fishing after returning from military service. Struggling with PTSD, Chad remembers the first time he hooked a fish, saying the experience was more powerful for the healing process than the medication he was taking. He was literally “hooked” from that point forward, and is now the…
6: Success and Failure at 35,000 Feet — with Heather McKeown
Kick Off! Heather McKeown is the author of the book, Above and Beyond: Inspiring Adventures into the Blue and currently serves passengers at 35,000 feet through her work as a Flight Attendant with JetBlue Airways. She is also the editor of The Optimist Newspaper, a publication dedicated to suicide prevention. Move the Chains What challenges…
5: Making the Successful Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur — with Cynthia Trevino
Kick Off! Cynthia Trevino is a founding partner of Resonnect, a company that helps clients identify and evaluate growth opportunities in the rapidly changing business landscape. As a Baby Boomer, she remembers the tech industry long before the Internet came on the scene and has had the good fortune to witness tech’s evolution over the…
4: Mark Donham Gets Back in Position as Radioman Rides the World
Kick Off! One thing Mark Donham is sure about: life doesn’t always go according to plan. When his wife unexpectedly developed early onset Alzheimer’s, Mark left his 6-figure a year job and took on the new position as her full-time caretaker. This experience would turn out to be the catalyst for the next chapter in…
3: How Fly Fishing Changes Lives — with Jim and Donna Teeny
Kick Off! Jim and Donna Teeny exemplify the concept of playing your position to a tee. Known the world over for their passion for and servant leadership in the fly fishing industry, Jim and Donna have given their lives to improving the way families and friends enjoy time together out in nature, on the water.…
2: New Economy Systems and Sales Solutions for Success — with John Cote
Kick Off! After 9/11 forever changed the course of his professional life as a pilot for a major US airline, John Cote ventured out on his own and founded his first marketing company. He has since gone on to build several successful ventures and is currently keen on serving the growing medical tourism industry. Listen…
1: Why Being a Bad Student Made Him a Success — with Larry Bowman
Kick Off! What does it take to play your position in life really well? Join us as Larry Bowman shares stories of his own journey from being a really bad student and flunking out of college to building a successful career in teaching and business. Retired from teaching, Larry is currently a Mentor in a…