Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Melissa Hughes on Living a Richer and More Satisfying Life
With us today is Melissa Hughes, founder of Live Rich, Spread Wealth—a business (and movement) that is all about helping people live richer lives as a result of becoming their best selves. Melissa is a best-selling author, speaker, and master business coach that became a self-made millionaire by the age of 31! Known as The…
Listen to EpisodeDr. Ruth Gotian on the Four Elements of Success
As we enter a new year, many of us are thinking about what success means moving forward. My conversation on today’s episode with Dr. Ruth Gotian is sure to get you thinking about your own definition of success and what you will prioritize in the coming months. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer…
Listen to EpisodeBrian Kight on the Physics of Leadership
Brian Kight believes “There’s nothing more inconsistent going on day to day week to week than what’s going on inside someone’s heart. The number one skill a coach can have is to move someone in that way.” Our conversation is centered around core leadership principles Brian uses in his coaching work. He doesn’t know your…
Listen to EpisodeLiletta Harlem on How to Use Your Voice for Leadership
Liletta Harlem is an Author, Event Coordinator, Motivational Speaker, Women’s Group Facilitator for Domestic Violence, Television Producer /Host, and CEO and Founder of her own companies entitled Big Sis & Company, and Keep The Box, LLC. Liletta has received training in Crisis Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychology, and Domestic Violence counseling. She currently is the Host…
Listen to EpisodeChris Tuff on What the World’s Largest and Most Misunderstood Generation Really Wants
What do Millennials really want? Answering that question is central to the work today’s guest does. He even wrote a best selling book about what he’s learned. Chris Tuff calls himself “the Millennial Whisperer” and for good reason: because he listens — and listens hard — to Millennials. About Chris Tuff A graduate of Vanderbilt,…
Listen to EpisodeBill Eckstrom on Why Comfort Will Ruin Your Life
Bill Eckstrom is founder and CEO of EcSell Institute, the world’s first and only organization to measure and quantify leadership effectiveness. He and his coauthor, Sarah Wirth, are considered the world’s foremost authorities in metric- based performance coaching and growth. Bill and Sarah’s book, The Coaching Effect, was written to help leaders understand how coaching…
Listen to EpisodeTracy Imm on Conquering Shame, Being Brave, and Claiming Success for Yourself
Tracy Imm has been doing the corporate dance for decades and has more degrees and certificates than you’ll ever need from top rated schools and professional associations. She won’t bore you with all of it but if you want to know more about those details, visit her LinkedIn profile. Tracy is here to train women…
Listen to EpisodeOscar Trimboli on the Numerous Rewards of Deep Listening
Today’s starting quarterback is Oscar Trimboli, a coach, supervisor, speaker and author of several books including Deep Listening: Impact beyond Words, The 125/400 Rule: The Art and Science of Listening and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Your Assumptions. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive teams in local, regional and global organizations, Oscar…
Listen to EpisodeAustin Belcak on Unconventional Strategies for Landing the Job (and Living the Life) of Your Dreams
Who do you know who is currently looking for a new job and continues to hit dead ends in their job search? What is the secret to landing your next great job with your dream company — without going through the hassle and frustration of online job applications? How does anyone — at any age…
Listen to EpisodeDavid Quick Cuts through the Bull so Leaders Can Build a Compelling Vision and Thrive
“If one of us is not like the other, then we have to take action.” If you are at all familiar with Sesame Street, this reference by today’s MVP David Quick to the iconic children’s show will hit home. David Quick is referring to how leaders can create a magnetic and compelling vision for their…
Listen to EpisodeTodd Palmer on Mindfulness, Culture and How to Ask for What You Want
“We’re not encouraged to lean into the uncomfortable and ask for what’s important to us,” says today’s PYP MVP Todd Palmer. “The interesting thing is, when it comes to getting a job, the employer wants you to want to work for them. And the employee wants to feel wanted.” “We place machinists and welders —…
Listen to EpisodeAlbert Williams on How the Circle of Value Can Transform Your Business
At the end of our conversation, I asked Albert Williams who or what is he watching on Sunday. Who is his favorite team? “Well, my daughter is a Girl Scout, so this Sunday is all about selling cookies!” he laughed. I asked him which kind are his favorite. Without hesitation he said, “Samoas.” I smiled.…
Listen to EpisodeSelena Rezvani on Creating Workplace Cultures that Work
I love when PYP MVPs refer people to be guests on the show. Today’s guest is one such referral, a terrific woman who comes to us via Jo Miller (PYP Episode #87). Selena Rezvani is strong, and tough, and suited up to face the biggest thrills and challenges life throws her way. And to be…
Listen to EpisodeVince Kramer on Creating Miracles and Living Your Life by Design
“The things that I’ve accomplished have been amazing,” says today’s PYP MVP Vince Kramer. “I’ve held director jobs at the corporate level, my military career was way beyond what I expected, and I’ve been an entrepreneur with several different businesses. I had the big house, the beautiful wife, the big bank account and through all…
Listen to EpisodeChristie Garcia Is Helping Make Good Men Great
When Christie Garcia was 29, she was the epitome of success. She had a great apartment in San Francisco, a nice car, friends, travel opportunities, an interesting career and all the other external symbols of making it in America. But a freak accident close to Christmas one year caused Christie to reevaluate her life and…
Listen to EpisodeScott Beebe — The Small Business Deep Snapper
Scott Beebe admits he’s not a good marketer. He might even admit he’s a little jealous of people who are good marketers. But what Scott Beebe does do well is what plenty of people wish they could do. Scott Beebe is the Founder and Head Coach of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com He also hosts the Business On Purpose…
Listen to EpisodeLauren Fritsch on How to Prioritize Joy in Your Life for More Creative Energy and Money
“Do you guys remember Periscope or Meerkat?” today’s PYP MVP Lauren Fritsch asked during our conversation. “That was the hottest thing at SXSW a couple of years ago…and where are they now?” We both chuckled about this. “The world is changing at an incredible pace,” she continued. “And it’s great to be curious and it’s…
Listen to EpisodeTommy Breedlove on How to Live Your Truth Beyond the Bottom Line
“Do you want to live your life? Or do you want to live your story?” Today’s PYP MVP Tommy Breedlove was stopped in his tracks when a trusted adviser in his life asked him this question. It caused him to make some changes, including doubling down on serving others. What happened next was nothing short…
Listen to EpisodePamela Gold on How to Be Present and More Effective in Everything You Do
“No matter how skillful we are, we are always going to have blind spots. We just can’t know what we don’t know,” says today’s PYP MVP Pamela Gold. “And don’t even get me started on what phones are doing to us!” she laughs. “Our phones are messing with our minds!” You will love today’s conversation…
Listen to EpisodeClaudio Toyama Strengthens Leaders with the Samurai Samba Vinci Way
What does it take to lead in a global marketplace? How can we become better at what we do every day in our work and our private lives? Is it possible to learn the leadership skills necessary to lead teams at a world-class level? These are some of the questions my guest asks today on…
Listen to EpisodeTim Fulton on How to Be Happier in Your Business and Life
“Aren’t all business owners happy?” today’s PYP MVP Tim Fulton asks. You would think they would be being out on their own, running their own show, chasing a dream, having the freedom you can’t get with a job. But the answer to this question is a surprising no, and in the show, Tim goes into…
Listen to EpisodeRuth Ullman on Developing Flexibility in Your Work Life While Caring for Aging Parents
“The time you can take to care for aging parents is 10-20 years according to a survey done by MetLife,” says today’s PYP MVP Ruth Ullman. There are plenty of other sobering statistics about the wave that’s coming — and most people are either ignoring it or denying it even exists. Our conversation goes pretty…
Listen to EpisodeTeresa McCloy on Reconnecting to What Matters Most to Us
“Why are sports growing in popularity?” today’s guest Teresa McCloy asks rhetorically. “It’s because people are longing for that connection we get when we come together for an event. The spiritual, the emotional, the physical connection.” She’s right. I see it every time I go to watch a game in person. In that stadium, for…
Listen to EpisodeNancy Martin Encourages Us All to Dance in the End Zone of Our Lives
Nancy Martin loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. A Pennsylvania girl through and through, she gets football and what it can mean for a town, city and region. When she’s not cheering for the black and gold, she is a renowned speaker, facilitator, and best-selling author of Dance Your Way to an Empowered Self, and the creator…
Listen to EpisodeDebbie Johnston — It’s Never too Late to Have the Family You Want
Debbie Johnston has a motto, and it is, “If I have touched one life, it was worth the journey.” And let me tell you — she has touched many. November is National Adoption Month and among the many pursuits Debbie Johnston has engaged in over the years, advocating for children of all ages to find…
Listen to EpisodeCort Dial Asks the Questions that Are Dying to Be Asked
Love is missing from the workplace. That’s what today’s PYP MVP Cort Dial believes. “If you can satisfy people’s emotional needs, you can produce business results you never thought possible,” says Cort Dial. He would know. Cort has been working as an executive coach for several decades and has seen every facet of human behavior…
Listen to EpisodeGustavo Serbia — How to Ask for (and Get) What You Want
Gustavo Serbia is the Corporate Director of Human Resources for Crescent Hotels & Resorts and refers to himself as an HR non-HR guy. He is also the founder of Stretch the String, a personal development movement dedicated to helping fine tune the most important instrument of your career: YOU! Gustavo has worked in hospitality, entertainment,…
Listen to EpisodeJake Carlson — From 9-5 Dropout to a Leader with Influence
Jake Carlson is a business leader, an inspirational speaker, and a 9-5 dropout. After 11 years as a tax attorney, he chose “different”. Taking his three kids out of school for the adventure of a lifetime, the family spent a year living in 12 countries from Bagan, Myanmar to Paris, France, overcoming robbery, red-eye flights…
Listen to EpisodeJeff McManus Grows Weeders into Leaders
Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. He developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff and has…
Listen to EpisodeDr. Tracey Adams Dishes about Emotional Intelligence, the Benefits of Bad Bosses and Leaving Your Phone at Home
Kick Off! What can we learn from having a bad boss, or working with a really bad coach? Emotional Intelligence expert Dr. Tracey Adams says plenty! Tracey and I recently met via a mutual friend and PYP MVP Elizabeth Case (thanks, Elizabeth!) and we hit it off immediately. Enthusiastic is an understatement when it comes…
Listen to EpisodeThor Conklin: “Execute! Execute! Execute!” (2nd Half)
Kick Off! In the second half of my conversation with Thor Conklin (listen to the 1st half here), Thor gets into the details of how to execute on the plans we make for our lives, our businesses, our careers. Think that’s easy? It’s actually not. Through his latest venture, Peak Performance Nation, he teaches the…
Listen to EpisodeJo Miller Leads and Speaks from the Heart
Kick Off! Jo Miller is Founding Editor of BeLeaderly.com, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc., and the creator of the Women’s Leadership Coaching® system, a roadmap for women who want to break into leadership positions in business. Used successfully by thousands of women worldwide, the system identifies the key steps women must take to advance…
Listen to EpisodeDan Kimble Is A Leader Worth Following
Kick Off! Dan Kimble is the CEO of Resonance Executive Coaching. He is a thought leader, executive coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and a twenty+ year veteran of Silicon Valley. He dabbles in many things such as winning motorcycle road-races, improv theater, screenwriting, singing, and his latest addiction: playing guitar. Dan is the creator of The…
Listen to EpisodeClaudio Toyama Aims for Mastery & Strives for Excellence
Kick Off! Claudio Toyama is an International Leadership Consultant specializing in building sustainable peak performance cultures. An entrepreneur for more than 10 years, Claudio spearheaded the launch of successful consulting companies in the UK and US. He has delivered projects in 113 countries, has travelled to over 40 of them and has lived in 5…
Listen to Episode51: Transforming the Internet Experience from Everyday to Extraordinary — with Micha Mikailian
Kick Off! Micha Mikailian has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 22 years, with 8 companies under his belt. He most recently Co-Founded Intently, a software platform that leverages virtual real estate to transform people’s experiences with technology. It is a vision boarding application that deeply connects its users with their goals and intentions…
Listen to Episode48: Building Champions One Mindset at a Time — with Christine Meyer
Kick Off! Christine Meyer has been a coach for 15 years to entrepreneurs, athletes and people in the entertainment industries who seek to powerfully elevate their perspectives on money, relationships and themselves. Through highly personalized coaching, Christine helps people to masterfully create their reality. When she’s not coaching, she’s mostly being bossed around by her…
Listen to Episode41: Andrea Lake on Why We Can’t Compare Our Behind the Scenes to Other People’s Highlight Reels
Kick Off! Andrea Lake is the Founder and CEO of Lessons.biz and Co-Founder of Mentor Mojo. Both are e-learning platforms to help hyper accelerate entrepreneurs on their journey to success. She has founded 14 companies since she was 18 years old, including StickerJunkie.com and YogaJunkie, as well as Delinquent Distribution which owned the merchandise sales…
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