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This podcast is a platform for sharing expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills in the workplace are crucial for job promotions, C-suite and entrepreneurship. Developing and mastering them also improves the quality of your personal relationships. These human-centered skills are not usually the focus of tertiary institutions. Whether you are interviewed for your dream job or climbing the corporate ladder - these skills will be the determining factor between maximizing your success and getting left behind!

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United States

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This podcast is a platform for sharing expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills in the workplace are crucial for job promotions, C-suite and entrepreneurship. Developing and mastering them also improves the quality of your personal relationships. These human-centered skills are not usually the focus of tertiary institutions. Whether you are interviewed for your dream job or climbing the corporate ladder - these skills will be the determining factor between maximizing your success and getting left behind!

Language:

English

Contact:

+17739997592


Episodes
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Content Creation for Connection w/ Scott Murray

5/11/2024
How do you stand out from the online crowd? Meet Scott Murray! Scott specizalises in content strategies designed to create contrast in crowded spaces and connections with modern audiences. He helps B2C and B2B content stand out using innovating frameworks and communication strategies. So many wonder why they create content but most of it hardly connects with anyone. If your content looks exactly the same as millions of others', it's a no-brainer. Scott is here to help you determine why no matter how often you post, it just does not connect with audiences. Scott is also the co-author of "The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever" - a bestseller championed by Mark Schaefer with 30 other global marketing experts. Key Points: - how to capture people's attention - creating meaningful connection - what do content consumers prefer? - how to humanize communication online - where businesses go wrong in their marketing strategies - standing out in the world of templates - how to truly engage your audiences - the STAMP Framework for content creation ...and so much more! Connect with Scott: Website: https://scottmurrayonline.com Additional Resources: "The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever" by Mark Schaefer and Friends on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-creation-for-connection-w-scott-murray/id1614151066?i=1000655271902 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fmPSzXiYmU60IcFiGWuvh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePLaOH3lvN0

Duration:00:42:39

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Become A Powerful Public Speaker w/ Barbara H. Smith

5/8/2024
How do you become a powerful public speaker? Meet Barbara H. Smith! Barbara is an Award Winning Celebrity Speaker, Trainer and Coach. She helps B2Bs take presentations from Boring to Bravo. She is also the TV Host of Empowering YOU! The Barbara H. Smith training company helps CEOโ€™s, managers, and entrepreneurs overcome the fear of public speaking, propelling them forward to confidently stand up, stand out, engage their audiences, and tell their stories to clients, prospects, and customers. An author, international speaker, entrepreneur, coach, actor, and business strategist - her speaker development training events have expanded to include a TV show, The Empowering You Show which streams every week on the IBMTV network, POD.TV on Roku and broadcasts live and on demand to over 200 countries. Her bestselling book titled "Speak, Coach, Train! Strategies to Discover Your Passion", is a self-help book that engages, inspires, and empowers readers to level up their careers and lives. With more than 20 yearsโ€™ technology experience and training, her claim to fame is executive coaching, helping countless business leaders transform. Empowering others to level up their communications, presentations, and themselves. Key Points: - how to engage your audience - overcoming fear and nerves before speaking - what to do before the speaking event - how to overcome stuttering - pacing and other strategies to elevate your speaking - how to redirect your message if the audience is not on board ...and so much more! Connect with Barbara: Website: https://barbarahsmith.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bh-smith/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrBa0XB8sx9iGO9PL8A42Q Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/become-a-powerful-public-speaker-w-barbara-h-smith/id1614151066?i=1000654969319 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BaeRBTvVpr97P9OCcegN1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-LAmrCrlms&t=354s

Duration:00:29:54

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Heal From Toxic Relationships w/ Shannon Petrovich, LSCW, LISAC, BCD

5/6/2024
Are you in a toxic relationship with a narcissist? Meet Shannon Petrovich! Shannon helps women heal from narcissistic and other toxic relationships so they can release the hurt and pain, regain their strength and clarity, help their children heal, and choose a better partner in the future. When Shannon was in her late teens, she had an abusive boyfriend and it took her a couple of years to see it for what it was and get free. She has been a therapist for over 35 years, specializing in helping people deal with and heal from toxic relationships. In 2018 she started a YouTube channel - Therapist Talks to help people from all over the world who have no access to therapy. With a growing focus on narcissistic and other toxic relationships, the channel grew to over 25k subscribers with over 1.5 million views. In 2022 Shannon published the book, "Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR; Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships" which earned Amazon Best-seller status in Codependency, Self-help for Abuse, and Personal Transformation. Now she's bringing her education, expertise, and experience together to offer information, strategies, support, and encouragement to help people overcome their toxic relationships, and make a better future for themselves and their families. Connect with Shannon: Website: https://www.healfromtoxicrelationships.com Website: https://www.nofoggydays.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-petrovich-lcsw-lisac-bcd-658a317b/ Additional Resources: "Out of the Fog into the Clear: Journaling to Help You Heal From Toxic Relationships" by Shannon Petrovich on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-from-toxic-relationships-w-shannon-petrovich/id1614151066?i=1000654687498 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ByxDJbMmCaMuJNXmw75oL YouTube: https://youtu.be/5kt1bCGp8VE

Duration:00:29:17

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Podcasting For Your Business w/ Karen Roberts

5/3/2024
How can you use podcasting to grow your business? Meet Karen Roberts! Karen, a fitness industry veteran turned podcast mogul, launched "A Coffee with Karen" after helping coaches transition online. Recognizing a common need, she created the Raising Vibrations Podcast Network in 2021. Now a top 1% global podcaster, Karen, with partner Evans Putman, offers Podcast Profit School, coaching, and post-production services for impactful storytelling and business success As a podcaster, she has found this to be the most fun way to build my business. She has met the most amazing people doing amazing things within their communities. One piece of content broken down into difeerent mediums to share on SM to grow her list and drive sales. Key Points: - why podcasting is less nerve-wrecking than public speaking - how to show up as your authentic self - how to connect with global audiences - communicating about your business and how it helps others - why clients are drawn to your business - how podcasting helps you with messaging ...and so much more! Connect with Karen: Website: https://podcastprofitsunleashed.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-for-your-business-w-karen-roberts/id1614151066?i=1000654435957 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uvtlku2HZ0Pdu0xXaiLhn YouTube: https://youtu.be/-k37KWY4kOs

Duration:00:32:14

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Become A High-Impact Public Speaker w/ Steve Lowell

5/1/2024
How do you become a High-Impact Public Speaker? Meet Steve Lowell! Steve Lowell is an award-winning, global speaker and for over 30 years he has been training and mentoring executives, thought-leaders and professional speakers around the world. Heโ€™s the 2021 President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and the past national President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Steve has been involved with the Dale Carnegie training program for a few years, working in sales and soaking it all in, taking every single course they offered and learning, learning, learning. He started the coaching, and is able to pull out of you a story that you have been carrying around your whole life. Your work deserves to be known and appreciated and you deserve to be well paid for it. The stage (either live or virtual) is THE platform to reliably scale your impact AND your revenue. Steve has authored 3 bestselling books, including "From Stage Fright to Spotlight" and "Emerge" with Brian Tracy. This book will help you to create a healthy liberating sense of confidence as you develop powerful speaking and presentation skills. With Steveโ€™s techniques and strategies laid out in this book, you will be able to:โ€ขdeliver high-impact keynote speechesโ€ขdrive revenue and build wealth through your speaking engagementsโ€ขtransform your belief systems and the way you speak in publicโ€ขfeel empowered and energized when public speaking. Key Points: - the true role of a speaker: it's not what you think! - why stage fright is your secret weapon - the art of storytelling: making your audience feel seen - the misunderstood concept of audience engagement - the 3 principles of language every speaker must master - gain the skills you need to rock the stage ...and so much more! Connect: Website: https://stevelowell.com Additional Resources: FREE E-book: From Stage Fright To Spotlight by Steve Lowell Grab all 3 of Steve's books from https://stevelowell.com/store/ or Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/become-a-high-impact-public-speaker-w-steve-lowell/id1614151066?i=1000654176715 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sOomfOsFeDgv6JM2wfv7T YouTube: https://youtu.be/gXydCdyxxBM

Duration:00:41:39

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How To Have Productive Conversations w/ Joel Silverstone

4/29/2024
How can a conversation be productive for all parties involved? Meet Joel Silverstone! Joel is the Founder of TFR: This Feels Right, Trainer, Coach, Speaker and Podcast Host. Toronto, Canada. He brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. Joel is on a mission to empower leaders and sales teams with communication skills. He believes in ensuring high stakes conversations feel right. He does this through helping leaders and teams to communicate effectively, supercharging their abilties to manage high-stakes conversations. For 25 years, globally, he has supported thousands with effective communication skill techniques, emotional and social intelligence strategies with a dash of acting/improv tips that unlock the potential of communication, collaboration, and motivation. When organizations work with him, they know that he thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on Learn, Laugh, and Do! Let's learn it, practice it, have some fun, and feel confident applying these skills in your world. Key Points: - communication skills that lead to collaboration and connection - unlock sales interactions that influence customers - motivating feedback skills for managers and leaders - navigate difficult conversations towards mutual respect - easily deliver impactful presentations - strategies for having productive conversations ...and so much more! Joel also hosts a podcast titled TFH: This Feels Right, that is focused on a communication skills and leadership. Connect with Joel: Website: https://thisfeelsright.ca Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-productive-conversations-w-joel-silverstone/id1614151066?i=1000653943798 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21BdIfO35N401qtmEb0jaZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_CT7GQ2gn8

Duration:00:43:39

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Take Care Of Your Team w/ Bindu Chowritmootoo

4/26/2024
How can leaders take care of their team members? Meet Bindu Chowritmootoo! Bindu is an ICF Certified Professional Coach, C-Suite Leader and Published Author. She has helped over 200 businesses reach their performance and leadership goals. Her work includes employee retreats, leadership workshops, women's conferences, motivational speaking and networking. Her professional goal is to positively influence the mindset of driven leaders, sales team members and aspiring entrepreneurs. Bindu recently published her bestseller, "Flip the Switch; Unleash Your Leadership Potential". Her craft is sharing her personal story, her unmatched energy combined with her passion and motivation is what makes her a speaker in high demand. Most organizations have never experienced the way Bindu can improve a culture by how she moves people emotionally, inspires them to believe bigger, empowers change and motivates them to action. Listen as Bindu shares: - how leaders can take care of their people - why productivity increases when prioritizing their well-being - the 60:40 Rule of Leadership and why it's crucial for success - mentorship and who you surround yourself with - foster a servant leadership mindset to inspire and retain your team - the importance of your circle of influence on personal and professional growth - the transformative power of "flipping the switch" to a go-getter attitude ...and so much more! Connect with Bindu: Website: https://www.manifestwithbindu.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-care-of-your-people-w-bindu-chowritmootoo/id1614151066?i=1000653701749 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YccIBmGXUV5pLnak7ANb7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=209bZ5KYd3Q

Duration:00:40:33

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Clear and Effective Communication in the Military w/ Clint Rusch

4/24/2024
How do leaders communicative effectively in combat vs corporate? Meet Clint Rusch! Clint is a Leader, Innovator, Team-Builder and Problem-Solver. He is passionate about helping his teams achieve breakthrough success, often in areas they didn't realize were possible. He helps transform process, leadership, and capability in a relentless pursuit of excellence. Clint is invigorated every day by the opportunity to his team become more than they ever thought they could, and to transform organizational process, culture, and leadership in the relentless pursuit of client, stakeholder, and community excellence. He grew up in Minnesota, where he learned the value of hard work, the importance of socially responsible community service, and the true meaning of the word โ€˜winter.โ€™ The events of 9/11 changed Clint's life, as he left the University of Wisconsin and joined the Army, where he had the distinct honor to serve alongside some of the greatest men he has ever known. After taking off the uniform, he spent time in operations, finance, consulting, and executive leadership, working in settings as diverse as supply chain, aviation, healthcare, mining, hospitality, government, nonprofits, retail, technology, and utilities. In this episode, Clint helps us not only understand effective communication protocol in the military but also the synergies and differences in how that translates into the corporate environment. Key Points: - how to create shared understanding within a team - why soft skills are necessary for success in any industry - transitioning between military and corporate communication norms - the balance between directive and participative leadership styles - effective communication across departments for career advancement - how storytelling and context can inspire and motivate team members -how stories help communicate ideas to various audiences ...and so much more! Connect with Clint: Website: https://www.clintrusch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steel14/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-and-effective-communication-in-the-military-w/id1614151066?i=1000653474735 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VYzDlVN2kAhwe6mtRtNKw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB559sHqiJg

Duration:00:31:47

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How to Develop Executive Presence w/ Katherine Lazaruk

4/22/2024
How does executive presence affect leadership performance? Meet Katherine Lazaruk! Katherine is the Founder and President of Lazaruk Consulting Inc. whose mission is gender parity, one leader at a time. She helps leaders and their teams walk the walk, talk the talk and look the part. Katherine focuses on corporate consultation and coaching, virtual professional presence, professional brand development, presentation and communication skills. As a Certified Leadership Coach, Katherine is an expert in getting the issues on the table and helping groups navigate their personal concerns as well as those of the group. She helps high-performing teams leverage their professional presence to solve their relational concerns as a team. She works with high performers, Directors, and Senior Executives who want to make sure their leadership vision is powerfully presented and understood. In this episode, Katherine shares with our listeners the criteria for having executive presence and what it takes to develop it. She has spent nearly 25 years exploring personal growth, self-awareness, and self-acceptance and brings that knowledge to her executive leadership clients. Taking a non-directive coach approach to performance evaluation and management lets companies encourage and motivate their people with radical personal responsibility and ownership, not hierarchical direction. Connect with Katherine: Website: https://lzrkconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelazaruk/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-develop-executive-presence-w-katherine-lazaruk/id1614151066?i=1000653214593 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qPoUHONON9CMNgsbq5pXr YouTube: https://youtu.be/AXiRiJ8-x_g

Duration:00:34:07

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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership w/ Jay Williams

4/19/2024
How does emotional intelligence impact leadership? Meet Jay Williams! Jay is a Speaker, Author and Executive Leadership Coach whose mission is to shift your thinking to ask the right questions. With a reputation for exceptionally satisfied clients, Jay helps leaders from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies achieve desired outcomes through his leadership philosophy and methodology. He has significant experience in executive development, sales, process analysis and transformation, client services, and change management. โ€‹ Jay also has proven expertise in creating alignment among leaders and executives to ensure clarity of values, company culture, strategic priorities, and key business metrics. A student of human behavior and leadership, his track record, consulting, and writing offer a lifetime of insight. โ€‹ Books: Jay is the author of: This Vs That: Better Thinking, Better Choices, Better Leader and Leave Your Mark: The Thinking, Skills and Behaviors of Influencers. A frequent speaker at industry events, his warm, humorous and sometimes irreverent style engages audiences to shift their thinking. He helps them examine their point of view, eliminate their preconceptions, and start searching for truth instead. โ€‹ In this episode, Jay shares various strategies on how we can shift our thinking when it comes to conflict resolution, feedback and tough conversations. The skills necessary to make a difference do not require a titleโ€”only a shift in thinking, perspective, and behavior. Key Points: - Redefining feedback as a tool for performance improvement - The science behind asking "what" instead of "why" - Transforming tough conversations into productive dialogues - Building a feedback culture that drives organizational success - Emotional Intelligence: The linchpin of empathetic leadership ...and so much more! Connect with Jay: Website: https://www.jaywilliamsco.com Additional Resources: This Vs That: Better Thinking, Better Choices, Better Leader by Jay Williams Leave Your Mark: The Thinking, Skills and Behaviors of Influencers by Jay Williams Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership-w-jay-williams/id1614151066?i=1000652981600 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3maPiDs2qjDi2fIHqQlaqY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Q3GuFu-BM

Duration:00:29:06

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Leadership Lessons From A Navy SEAL w/ Marty Strong

4/17/2024
How transferable are leadership skills obtained from being a Navy SEAL? Meet Marty Strong! Marty is an Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Retired Navy SEAL. He is also the CEO of Legacy Care - a Virginia based healthcare company. He has authored 9 novels and 3 business books which are, Be Nimble (2022) Be Visionary (2023), and Be Different (August 2024). Marty has built a distinguished track record of successful business leadership supporting U.S. Government agencies and private corporations. From 2016 to the present, he has built, scaled, and led several companies including a unique healthcare company that's applying innovative methods to deliver superior patient outcomes. He has been a leader and business consultant for decades and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. In his book, Be Nimble โ€“ How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business, Marty's direct and compelling message is focused on not only business, but in truth, its leadership tenets are agnostic as to industry, marketplace, private, or public setting. The book is a personal conversation between a high-performance business leader and professionals searching for actionable insights that deliver results. Connect with Marty: Website: https://martystrongbenimble.com Be Nimble book by Marty Strong on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-a-navy-seal-w-marty-strong/id1614151066?i=1000652752909 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YVbAi0kGjATtJ3KItLTrR Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7rL4xjW9I0

Duration:00:32:19

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The Magic of Leadership w/ Summer Jelinek

4/15/2024
Have you found yourself thinking, โ€œLeadership would be easy if it werenโ€™t for the peopleโ€? Meet Summer Jelinek! Louisiana native Summer is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Workshop Trainer who helps organizations control their chaos. She is a lifelong pursuer of influence. She has always been fascinated with leaders who could work with and through their teams and drive results through influence. Summer started studying the strategies and styles of leaders who drive real results and thatโ€™s when she started to see patterns that changed the way she viewed leadership altogether. She realized that success as a leader was built on purpose, igniting action and inspiring teams. Now, as a consultant and leadership education specialist, Summer has the pleasure of sharing the lessons from great leaders and finding the magic that reshapes businesses for the better. Derived from Summer Jelinekโ€™s experience working as a leader with companies such as the Walt Disney Company, H-E-B, ski resorts and even a dude ranch, "Unlocking the Magic of Leadership" will open you to the Magic of Leadership, an easy to implement model that shows how you can take very specific steps to create and maintain a high performing culture where you and your employees not only survive, but thrive. Connect with Summer: Website: https://summerjelinek.com Additional Resources: "Unlocking The Magic Of Leadership" by Summer Jelinek on Amazon FREE 1st Chapter of the Book: on https://www.unlockingthemagicofleadership.com/myf Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magic-of-leadership-w-summer-jelinek/id1614151066?i=1000652498236 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GaadR68NuECbEFYUbN7WH YouTube: https://youtu.be/5YP9og4bR6k

Duration:00:33:21

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Effective Leadership Strategies w/ Julian Chapman

4/12/2024
How do leaders effectively implement the strategy of the organization? Meet Julian Chapman! Julian is the President of Forrest & Company, a Leadership Expert and Author of the bestseller, "The Managerial Leadership Journey". His organization helps create great places to work that achieve the strategy of the organization. They do this by helping clients to articulate their Strategy, define the structure to deliver that Strategy, and then develop the leaders to enable the achievement of the Strategy. Julian has over 3 decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General. Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian helps teams solve problems through effective thinking. His thoughts on leadership, organizational development, and accountability have been published in HR Reporter Magazine, CPA Bottom Line Newspaper, and HR Professional magazine. (00:00) Every employee should give their manager their best advice (02:37) This month we have a special leadership series where every guest will be a leader (04:22) Leadership training is one of the key things that the military teaches (08:02) Communication 101 seems to have been lost out there in our world today (13:37) Managerial leadership brings together both management and leadership (15:19) Managerial leadership is a profession unto itself (18:25) The book is about managerial leadership journey and unconventional business pursuit (20:21) Delegation is one of the biggest challenges for most leaders (26:16) The problems in organizations are not the employees, it's management (29:21) Every employee should be accountable for giving their manager their best advice (34:30) Professional managerial leader has to get really good at communication Connect with Julian: Website: https://www.forrestandco.com Buy the book: https://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/effective-leadership-strategies-w-julian-chapman/id1614151066?i=1000652277528 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rfro2fsqXdJGHuJbMM0eA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfleeddYW2Y

Duration:00:35:47

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How To Fix A Toxic Work Environment w/ Kyle McDowell

4/10/2024
How do you fix a toxic work culture? Meet Kyle McDowell! Kyle McDowell is a former corporate executive of 3 Fortune 10 firms turned bestselling Author, Speaker, and Leadership expert. From a tiny cubicle to leading 10s of 1000s of employees at some of the biggest companies in the world, to embarking on his lifeโ€™s mission: cultivating and inspiring a world of WE-oriented leaders. Kyle is committed to ridding the corporate world of its toxic ways. He asserts that โ€œThe only way to build a Culture of Excellence is to Begin With WE. There is no substitution for conspicuously stating and then aligning on the principles that fuel the organization. The result of this alignment is a team with an unshakable bond and resolve to embrace (and conquer) the biggest challenges in business.โ€ In a world where individualism often takes center stage, Kyle McDowell brings a refreshing and transformative approach to leadership and corporate culture. On this episode, we delve into the power of 'WE' with Kyle, a visionary who's reshaping the way we think about teamwork and organizational success. Kyle's 10 WE's framework is not just a set of principles; it's a movement! Key Points: - from apathy to a principle-based leader - being a champion for authenticity and transparency - principles that foster trust, innovation, and unparalleled results - igniting a desire to lead with purpose - the real-life impact of the 10 WEs - turning from boss to inspiring leader - turning toxic work environments into cultures of excellence - the undeniable link between principled leadership and business success ...and so much more! ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) Speaking and communicating podcast aims to help you improve your communication skills (01:32) Kyle McDowell is widely known for transforming bosses into leaders using the 10 WEs framework (03:47) You talk about shifting from principle-based leadership to service-based leadership (09:21) Kyle: It turned even the financial results around at one company (10:55) Kyle talks about 10 principles that can help organizations succeed (16:32) We measure ourselves by outcomes, not activity (20:14) There are two schools of thought on the details. Details are what separates good from average (25:53) No leader should expect to have all the answers, Roberta (29:43) Steve Kerr says Michael Jordan's leadership made him a better player (36:13) When you want to drive a big transformation, it's challenging (40:05) Kyle: Thank you very much for having me on. I appreciate your kind words (40:21) Roberta: Kyle, thank you for being on the speaking on communicating podcast Connect with Kyle: Website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com - Social Media: @kylemcdowellinc - Book available on Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and as an audiobook narrated by Kyle himself. Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-fix-a-toxic-work-environment-w-kyle-mcdowell/id1614151066?i=1000652039541 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/632LtphtjPOH98UhsObr8l YouTube: https://youtu.be/4x5FfZkIcgw

Duration:00:42:00

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How to Lead with Empathy w/ Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter

4/8/2024
What benefit comes from leaders developing empathy? Meet Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter! Dr. Stevie is the CEO of Empathix, Adjunct Professor, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author! Organizations hire her to inspire and empower their people to become Emotionally Intelligent Communicators. As a professional speaker and trainer, she supports groups that are looking to put impactful communication and whole-human awareness at the top of their to-do list. With over 20 years of teaching and training experience, she creates presentations that are relevant, funny, and immediately applicable to every day life. When not traveling around the country speaking on a stage, Dr. Stevie spends her time focused on growing The Fleetwood Project, a non-profit theater company started by her family in Mansfield, Texas. ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) This is why all my relationships fail. Because I was going through a divorce at the time (00:14) Speaking and communicating podcast aims to help you improve your communication skills (01:20) Dr Carter is the CEO of Empathix, a corporate trainer (02:12) Empathix trains corporations on how to build emotional intelligence into their culture (03:12) You're on stage you must really love the stage. Yes, it is my favorite place to be (08:57) I think all leaders have some sort of servant, right (10:39) Empathix focuses on emotional intelligence and empathy (11:58) Steven Miller studied leadership and studying emotional intelligence for his PhD (18:10) Let's assess how this is impacting our life, then make changes (18:49) Everything in this world is built on relationships, from our personal life to work (21:56) Every problem in every organization is built somewhere on bad relationships (26:19) Doing a pulse check before your interactions can help you be more emotionally intelligent (32:03) Communication is key when dealing with difficult conversations (32:51) When we talk about empathy and leadership skills, we are not saying business comes first (34:43) Building good relationships is so important when you're a leader (39:11) People who struggle at work tend to also be struggling at home (41:39) Last words for leaders who feel unprepared, um, for their new leadership roles (44:52) Thank you for joining us on the speaking on communicating podcast Connect with Dr. Stevie: Website: https://empathix.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsteviedawncarter/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-lead-with-empathy-w-dr-stevie-dawn-carter/id1614151066?i=1000651791497 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Q1D1bgvNnMwZo7hrjpxR0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZsAfi--zJM&t=242s

Duration:00:45:29

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Communication Skills for Leadership Success w/ Dr. Carlos Davidovich

4/5/2024
How do top-performing leaders differentiate themselves from the rest? Meet Dr. Carlos Davidovich! Dr. Davidovich is an Executive Coach, Neuromanagement Expert, Speaker, Author and International TEDx Speaker. He has extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale. Raised and educated in Argentina, he has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement, applying neuroscience in organizations and businesses. Currently, he resides in Madrid working with clients from all sorts of cultures around the world. Dr. Davidovich is originally trained as a medical doctor and draws on this medical background and understanding of the brain to apply Neuromanagement coaching modalities that lead to evident and sustainable change for his clients. He is a professor of Neuromanagement in the MBA programs at the University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic, and at GEA in Ljubljana, Slovenia; a guest lecturer for the Masters in Leadership program at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, and a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Dr. Davidovich helps his leader clients with high pressure, high conflict and high stress environments in this VUCA world. Key Points: - neuromanagement intersecting with neuroscience - how leadership needs to understand the 5 brains - building capacity in each of the control centers - how humans operate, interrelate and react to change - leadership communication vs team understanding - communicating for the other person, not for yourself ...and so much more! He is the author of the bestseller, Five Brain Leadership where he walks you through the latest breakthroughs in the burgeoning fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and cognitive behavior to help you better understand your multilayered, magical mind, and how to work with it instead of against it in leading your team and building relationships. ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) Communication and leadership are crucial for your career growth and leadership development (01:11) Carlos Davidovich talks to Roberta about the five brain leadership (01:46) Nuromanagement is a blending of business and neuroscience (03:54) One of your goals is to help companies build great relationships (11:32) Roberta: The human brain is quite complex in communication (16:57) Intuition is a different process. Sometimes people call it the gut feeling (19:19) The most successful leaders are those able to listen and to decode properly intuition (26:47) With a positive emotion, the rational brain works the best (29:10) Being in the present is the most productive way of being (32:07) Most successful leaders higher up in organizations use intuition, you say (33:10) Today we talk about the AQ, or adaptability quotient Connect with Dr. Davidovich: Website: https://www.carlosdavidovich.com/en/home-eng/ Five Brain Leadership by Dr. Carlos Davidovich on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-skills-for-leadership-success-w-dr-carlos/id1614151066?i=1000651563553 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5flZoQHwdrb7JgacOJK3m4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcy5RwEBWXI

Duration:00:36:58

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Leading with Vulnerability and Authenticity w/ Sabine Gedeon

4/3/2024
How do you show up authentically as a leader? Meet Sabine Gedeon! Sabine is an Author, Speaker, Certified Coach and Consultant who guides professionals and entrepreneurs in transforming in leadership and in life. She also hosts the "She Leads Now" Podcast. Sabine is on a mission to ignite, empower, and equip leaders to fully step into their leadership identity, power, and ability, with Tools, Programs, and Coaching so you can create fulfillment in your life, career, and business. If you are ready to embrace growth and transform into the powerful leader you are destined to become, listen to Sabine for various takeaways in this conversation. She brings together human-centered principles and tech-driven solutions, crafting programs tailored to tackle your specific leadership challenges. Key Points: - how to boost your confidence in a leadership role - preparing yourself to lead authentically - how entrepreneurs can make a bigger impact - switching careers when at the top of your game - making transitions as an emerging leader or executive - how to have confidence, influence and impact ...and so much more! -- ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) Communication and leadership are crucial for your career growth and leadership development (01:24) Sabine Gedeon is an author, speaker, career and leadership strategist (01:52) Welcome. So tell us a little bit about your career (06:18) When you went to study the masters, you realized entrepreneurship wasn't for you (10:25) Let's talk about the leadership aspect. We talk about leaders on this podcast (15:02) There are more women in leadership now than there have been before (23:20) You're no longer selecting values because authenticity sounds great or integrity sounds great (23:46) Once we get to who are you, what are your values (28:15) Roberta: Sabine Gedeon, welcome to the show. Thank you so much for having me (29:09) Speaking on communicating podcast focuses on improving your communication skills --- Connect with Sabine: Website: https://sabinegedeon.com Additional Resources: The Journey to Becoming by Sabine Gedeon on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-with-vulnerability-and-authenticity-w/id1614151066?i=1000651322535 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZbWeMXoAZLBZkmy99MfB3 YouTube: https://youtu.be/hXz2iaVhq2w

Duration:00:29:58

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Empathy Over Authority: Listening and Respect in Leadership w/ Dr. David L. Schreiner, Ph.D.

4/1/2024
How can leaders be the best part of their team's day? Meet Dr. David L. Schreiner, Ph.D. Dr. David is President / CEO at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital since 2011, Author of the best selling โ€œBe The Best Part Of Their Day." He is on a mission to maximize your communication effectiveness to those who matter most. As a renowned expert on the topic, David has helped numerous executives enhance their communication skills and leadership abilities. He has written a book titled โ€œBe The Best Part Of Their Day: Using Values-Based Leadership to Supercharge Your Communicationโ€ that is available to order. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. David L. Schreiner, Ph.D., CEO of a hospital, freshly minted Ph.D. holder, author, and esteemed leadership expert. We delve into the profound insights from Dr. Schreiner's book, "Be the Best Part of Their Day," where he embodies the principles of leading with a listening ear and a heart for service. Discover the transformational power of being present over merely doing, and how this shift in approach can be the key to unlocking greater value within your team. Learn how Dr. Schreiner's journey from an x-ray tech to a respected CEO was fueled not just by competence, but by the genuine connections and respect fostered with those around him. His 2022 dissertation, titled "What CEO Practices Help Rural Hospitals Engage Constituents in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Times?" has been presented to leadership groups from all industries across the United States as well as in Canada and Ireland. With 30+ years of healthcare experience and having served on national boards with a particular emphasis on strengthening rural hospitals. Uncover the 10 to 5 rule that's reshaping the culture at KSB Hospital, fostering a sense of community and kindness that's palpable upon entry. Hear firsthand how a focus on appreciative inquiry, engagement, and transparent crisis management can lead to sustainable solutions and a trusted leadership style. Embrace the philosophy of ubuntu โ€” "I am because you are" โ€” and understand why it's not just technical prowess that leads to career advancement, but the ability to relate to others on a human level. Dr. Schreiner's approach to leadership isn't about having all the answers but about asking the right questions and acknowledging the humanity in each interaction. Tune in to learn how you can apply these transformative leadership strategies in your own life, both professionally and personally. And remember to visit drdavidschreiner.com to connect with Dr. Schreiner, explore his work, and contribute to the KSB Hospital foundation through his book sales and speaking engagements. Connect with Dr. David: Website: https://drdavidschreiner.com ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) By being more than doing, I could be of more value to the people that I work with (00:18) Communication and soft skills are crucial for career growth and leadership development (01:29) Roberta welcomes David L. Schreiner to the show (02:18) Dr. David L. Schreiner is the president and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital (03:23) Roberta: I think a person has to have competence at the job (06:02) Roberta: You say you had to learn that you don't know everything (08:26) You had a complaint from a patient about how they received itemized billing (10:58) You talk about the ten to five rule that you have at KSB hospital (15:00) You spoke of someone who was applying for a director position at KSB hospital (18:01) You have three supercharged communication principles in your new book (19:35) Roberta: What is appreciative inquiry? Roberta: It's inquiry (20:54) We always talk about engagement in this podcast, and there are so many different perspectives (22:06) David: I visit every department of our hospital every quarter (24:35) Let's talk about crisis management during the pandemic (27:01) David: Roberta, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom (27:42) David Schreiner donating...

Duration:00:29:34

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How To Heal Your Triggers w/ Dr. Laura Graye

3/29/2024
Are you ready to untangle the knots of your unconscious and harness the power of your intuition? Meet Dr. Laura Graye! Dr. Laura Graye is a cutting-edge innovator and researcher in the burgeoning field of vibrational medicine. Her gentle heart and boundless energy guides clients from life-limiting beliefs and experiences to a healthier and more purposeful sense of being by utilizing her powerful intuitive capabilities, her knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and neuropsychology, and her comprehension of the quantum human experience. In a riveting conversation that intertwines metaphysics with the art of communication, Dr. Laura Graye, a medical intuitive and metaphysician, joins us on the show. With her unique blend of medical expertise and metaphysical insight, Dr. Graye unravels the complexities of how our inner communication shapes our reality and destiny. Dive deep into the quantum human experience as Dr. Graye reveals the transformative power of our triggers, the pathways to intuitive wisdom, and the profound impact of our subconscious self-talk. Discover how to realign with your highest health and embrace your true path. ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) Robert Ndlela: Our triggers are the most powerful communicators (00:48) Doctor Laura Graye is a medical intuitive and a metaphysician (04:38) From 8 to 33, you had less collagen, so you had health issues (09:07) When you help clients with anxiety, do you go back to science (11:58) How do we communicate with ourselves on a daily basis? (18:16) Triggers are the things that give us the flag to know what we need (23:35) There are four pathways of intuition running through our bodies (27:56) When we think about shame, does it lower our vibration and sometimes lead to medical issues (32:20) Paying attention to your triggers is the most healing psychology (38:20) Why do people get triggered by good things, like a happy couple (44:37) Speaking on communicating podcast focuses on improving your communication skills Connect with Dr. Laura: Website: https://www.lauragraye.com Website: https://www.medigraytion.com Additional Resources: The Four Agreements https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements The Five Agreements https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-five-agreements Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/ Marianne Williamson https://marianne.com/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-heal-your-triggers-w-dr-laura-graye/id1614151066?i=1000650862793 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jmcSKytaPCKaePGA3525B YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k4Ko6YnXNY

Duration:00:45:15

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Storytelling Strategies from a Filmmaker w/ James Patrick O'Malley

3/27/2024
How do you craft a compelling story? Meet Filmmaker James Patrick O'Malley! Dive into the art of storytelling with James! In an industry where every frame and word counts, James, a seasoned filmmaker and communications expert, shares his invaluable insights on crafting compelling narratives, whether it's for a major motion picture, an advertisement, or a crucial presentation. With over 30 years of experience, he discusses the intricate dance between decision-making and communication and how being exceptional in your role, no matter the capacity, is a form of leadership that can inspire and transcend expectations. James explores the power of the first take, the importance of relevance in storytelling, and how true salesmanship is akin to telling a story that resonates and solves problems. This episode is a masterclass for professionals aiming to elevate their communication skills and for anyone who understands the profound impact of a well-told story. Connect with James Patrick O'Malley: LinkedIn: James Patrick O'Malley Company: https://carnavalpictures.net ๐Ÿ“‹ Episode Chapters (00:00) Speaking and communicating podcast is a great way to improve your communication skills (00:47) James is a communications expert and filmmaker (03:57) Communication is about decision making, says film director David Zuckerman (11:10) The definition of leadership is finding the flow of an issue (15:31) There are two different ways to tell a story in advertising and marketing (25:32) Some directors believe the best expression is going to occur in the first take (27:13) It depends on the actor. For me, there have been actors that get better (29:11) Every day is storytelling, right? Everything we do is storytelling (31:28) James is the communications expert behind Carnaval Pictures Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storytelling-strategies-from-a-filmmaker-w-james/id1614151066?i=1000650635410 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Rq0fZdB9MK4PKnNsmziwL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF8daAqYtHw

Duration:00:32:56