Sharón Lynn Wyeth: What's in a Name       In this episode, Spike and Sharón discuss:   ·        How personal skills can help you start your business.  ·        Knowing how names play into hiring.  ·        How fundraising can influence your business.   ·        Communication to your business.           Key Takeaways:   ·        Be confident in your skill sets and how you present them.   ·        Taking consideration in how your approach a challenge with another person.   ·        Neimology® allows you to alter your sales approaches with different people.  ·        Understanding someone's name can help you to have harmony in the work place.               "Your birth name is your blueprint." — Sharón Lynn Wyeth       About Sharón Lynn Wyeth:   Sharón Lynn Wyeth [Shah-rone Linn Why-ith] has accomplishments to her credit in many     Sharón is recognized internationally as a name expert as she can determine one's strengths, challenges and the purpose of one's life by deciphering a person's name. Sharón created Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing her theories in over 70 countries, including Russia, India and China. She then continued to develop how to interpret names over the next twenty-two years, which is why Neimology® Science is so accurate today.        Sharón combines Neimology®Science and her intuition to give exacting, accurate readings to individuals assisting them to get answers on topics such as love, career, money, relationships, and other aspects of life. She is trusted by her international clientele to guide them by providing discerning, perceptive, and insightful suggestions as her vast experiences and wisdom come through her readings.    Her bestselling book, "Know the Name; Know the Person" has won an award for excellence in writing . Sharón is a frequent guest worldwide in the media via articles, radio, and television along with hosting her own radio show, "Know the Name; Know the Genius in You".            Connect with Sharón Lynn Wyeth:     Website: www.KnowTheName.com    Email: [email protected]    Show Email: [email protected]    Book: Know the Name, Know the Person  Twitter: @meaningsofnames  Quora: Sharon-Lynn-Wyeth  Connect with Spike Edwards:   Website: https://spikeedwards.com/   Email: [email protected]   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards    TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous                 Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Laura Gray   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.     

Kevin Wilde: Creativity and Innovation     In this episode, Spike and Kevin discuss:  -The three key issues that Kevin sees in working with businesses. -The challenge of the mindset. -Thinking out of your box to see what changes can be made - disruptive change can put companies out of business. -How leadership can help or hinder the innovation process. -Becoming your own competitor to take advantage of innovation and business growth.     Key Takeaways:  -Having an innovation program can increase your performance over your competitors by significant margins. -Keep up on technology.  Be aware – build a strong innovation team (such as TIPS - innovation profile system). -Have hundreds of ideas, the look at the ideas and see what the best of those ideas are. -Tap into the creative energy that is already on your team.        "You can have the most creative team in place, but if you're leadership doesn't support it, ideas aren't going anywhere. If a company wants to be more innovative, more creative, it's really got to start with the leadership." — Kevin Wilde           About Kevin Wilde: Kevin Ehlinger Wilde is a nationally award-winning creative entrepreneur and speaker who overcame the challenges of growing up dirt poor to help top executives, teams and companies make the most of the resources they have, increase their creative intelligence, and discover disruptive market opportunities.     In 2001 he founded WildeSpark, an innovation and marketing company that provides highly interactive creative training, innovation strategies, and team-building solutions. He is the #1 certified U.S. trainer for Thinkergy innovation methods –currently used by companies like BMW, Mattel, Nestle, BANF and Greenpeace). And he is passionate about the impact innovation and creativity can have on the quality of life for ourselves and people around the world.        Connect with Kevin Wilde:  Facebook: KE Wilde – Wilde Spark  Website: WildeSpark.com  LinkedIn: Kevin Ehlinger Wilde  3 FREE Downloads! – TIPS Innovation Profile, Ways to Be More Creative Right Now, & The Best Jobs for 2020 and Beyond     Connect with Spike Edwards:  Website: https://spikeedwards.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards   TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous              Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Michael Levitt: Living Life with a Full Glass       In this episode, Spike and Michael discuss:   - How personal boundaries aren't barriers.   - Teaching how to achieve success.   - Knowing that it is safe to say no.   - The effect of burnout in medical careers.           Key Takeaways:   - Don't live your life on empty. Boundaries help you recharge and care for yourself.   - You should always feel safe enough in a workplace to say yes or no with confidence.  - We need to work together as a community to make jobs safer for everyone.   - You are setting the example for your team's work life harmony.               "Demonstrate a proper life harmony." — Michael Levitt       About Michael Levitt:      Michael Levitt with Breakfast Leadership, and published author of 369 Days: How to Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenarios, brings people back to life. Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives.        Michael lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them.        Michael grew up in Metro Detroit and has lived and worked in 3 of the 6 Original 6 NHL Cities (Detroit, Chicago, Toronto.)       Connect with Michael Levitt:     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfastleadership/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfastleadership    Website: http://www.breakfastleadership.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bfastleadership/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/    Podcast: http://bit.ly/bfastpodcast     Connect with Spike Edwards:   Website: https://spikeedwards.com/   Email: [email protected]   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards    TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous                 Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Laura Gray   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Meath Conlan: The Power of Core Human Values     In this episode, Spike and Meath discuss:  -The importance of values and ethics in a company culture and in your individual life. -The values and things that make veterans stand out from the everyday individual on the street. -The importance of ethics and values to protect those individuals whom a company purports to represent. -Developing a respectful belief system and application of core human values.      Key Takeaways:   -The three guiding principles: 1 - have a core respect for human values which determine the moral threshold for business activities, 2 – have a respect for local traditions and local people, 3 – context matters when deciding what is right and what is wrong. -The importance, as a leader, of seeing the diamond inside each individual, even if it is still rough. -It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. -The more aware and attentive you are to your own physical and mental health in the moment to moment, the more safe is your contribution going to be in a working environment.        "Truth lies in the meeting of the opposites. — Meath Conlan        About Meath Conlan: Meath Conlan is an author and artist. He holds a Phd in education and social sciences. He has been involved in adult education for lifelong learners for the last fifty years. He is a recognised leader in East West spiritual dialogue between the great religions of the world. He lectured to Buddhist monks on the western contemplative tradition. Currently he is retired from active ministry as a clergyman. He conducts regular weekly meditation classes and is involved in a program teaching art to veterans. Additionally, he has a growing client base of people whom he counsels.        Connect with Meath Conlan:  Website: MeathConlan.com     Connect with Spike Edwards:  Website: https://spikeedwards.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards   TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous              Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Natalia Sanchez: Communication in Culture     In this episode, Spike and Natalia discuss:  ·         The difference in communication in a manager versus a leader.  ·         The power of total team contribution and having everyone part of the greater vision.  ·         Communication is successful when we treat people with integrity, kindness, and compassion.  ·         3 Things CEOs and Business Leaders need to change to become best in class or world class.        Key Takeaways:  ·         Lack of communication and support from ownership and management can lend to the destruction or vulnerability of a business and not to its success.  ·         Be willing to educate yourself in areas you may not be as strong in.  ·         Be aware of your mindset and your communication and how they are related in your day.  ·         Boundaries and expectancy have a huge ROI in your company.  ·         Consultants are a fantastic resource, but it is also up to the business leaders to be able to implement what they have learned from the consultant.        "Leadership is not management. I really had to learn how to inspire people and empower people to level up in their performance while also helping cultivate the culture so that they felt like they were experiencing something that they too were apart of - that it felt like they were contributing to the greater mission and they were a part of this greater vision."  — Natalia Sanchez        About Natalia Sanchez: Natalia Diane Sanchez is a professional business and leadership development coach. She is committed to helping others live fully into their passions, and live boldly into their purpose by connecting more deeply with themselves and their work in business. Working primarily with business owners and career professionals, she helps people bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be, build stronger habits for long term business success, and discover their strength through their struggle.        Connect with Natalia Sanchez:  Facebook: Natalia Sanchez – Business Success Strategist & Leadership Development Coach & Natalia Diane  Website: www.mgmtelite.com  Instagram: @mgmtelitecoaching & @nataliadiane     Connect with Spike Edwards:  Website: https://spikeedwards.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards   TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous              Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Allison Carpio: Know Your Real Avatar     In this episode, Spike and Allison discuss:  ·         Knowing who your customer to hone in your story.  ·         The four Avatar Myths and truths of the avatar.  ·         Three things business leaders/CEOs should know about story and avatar research.  ·         Things to look for when working with your avatar.        Key Takeaways:  ·         An avatar is a single, real person, who represents your real, ideal customer.  ·         People are a lot more than what they just spend their money on.  ·         Start with one avatar, go deep with that one, then you can add on another.  ·         Keep an open mind, set your biases aside, and listen to your avatar.           "Listen. Listen to your customers. Listen to what they are saying, listen to what they are not saying. Listen very closely." — Allison Carpio     About Allison Carpio: Allison is a marketing consultant and copywriter who knows your customer better than they know themselves.     That's because Allison specializes in avatar research. Then she turns that research into a high-performing marketing strategy.     She's worked with clients like Bo Eason, T. Harv Eker, The Art of Charm, Bulletproof, and Dr. Kellyann.     Grab your free copy of The 4 Avatar Myths infographic at allisoncarpio.com.        Connect with Allison Carpio:  Twitter: @allisoncarpio  Facebook: Allison Carpio  Website: AllisonCarpio.com  Instagram: @allisoncarpio     Connect with Spike Edwards:  Website: https://spikeedwards.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards   TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous              Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Dennis Dyce: Risk Management and Safety Culture     In this episode, Spike and Dennis discuss:  Risk management verses safety compliance.  The three things that Dennis would recommend be put into business to reach an elite standard.  The importance of conditioning when you are putting a program in place to best achieve success.  Dennis' biggest headaches with regards to safety and various programs.     Key Takeaways:     Risk is more encompassing than safety, but they are intertwined.  You can't give up – you have to continue on with safety, even when it seems like you're just going in circles.  Emergency management is only one component of business continuity – but it is important to have it squared away before an emergency happens.  Safety culture is a living, breathing entity. It must evolve over time.        "Safety is long term. It's not a quick fix operation." — Dennis Dyce       About ERGT and Dennis:   ERGT Australia provides a professional, engaging and safe training service using simulated environments to develop skills and behaviours that address safety-critical industry needs. Since 1994, ERGT has built a solid reputation in providing safety training for the Oil & Gas industry through people, processes, products and attention to detail. With eight training centres located in Western Australia, Darwin and Victoria, ERGT is well positioned to service the Oil & Gas sector as well as other high-risk industries. The Australian Oil & Gas industry is leading the world in safety training initiatives and ERGT is committed to helping ensure that these programs are successful in further improving safety culture.  Dennis Dyce   The companies spokesperson Dennis Dyce  spent 25 years serving in Australian Army and many years of that was spent in Special Forces ( hence no photos) ensuring the safety of many a trainee  Dennis has also spent almost a further 25 years looking after the various facets of risk that associated with safety cultures around the globe.         Connect with Dennis Dyce:  Website: ergt.com.au     Connect with Spike Edwards:  Website: https://spikeedwards.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards   TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous              Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Cyndi Padilla:  Cyndi is a sought-after Lifestyle Leader to ambitious women entrepreneurs. She is a 7-Figure Business-builder with expertise in leverage, scale and leadership development. She balances her business bad-assery with her reputation for BEING highly spiritual and creating mind-set & habits of high-performance. She has an unwavering faith and believes highly-successful women can create a life and have it EXACTLY as they choose. Cyndi's signature strengths are developing world-class teams and creating cultures of commitment, results and impeccable service.   In this episode, Spike and Cyndi discuss: Cyndi's background and how she got here today. The effects that leaders have on their employees. How to engage your workforce before engaging with customers. The importance of morning rituals.   Key Takeaways: Leaders can either raise or squash employees. Leadership is first making sure that clients and employees are taken care of. People need to know what the expectation is. Leadership is a relationship, it has to be created with communication and a willingness to do work on both sides.    "I was going to change things if it was going to move us in the right direction, if we were going to see better sales, if we were going to see tighter operations, and a better working environment for them." — Cyndi Padilla      Connect with Cyndi Padilla: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.padilla.16 Website:  www.gtenow.com/join40days Email:   [email protected] Instagram: @cyndipadilla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndipadilla   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: https://spikeedwards.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards  TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous   Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Jessie Taylor Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Eric Hodgdon: Finding Resilience in Life and Business   In this episode, Spike and Eric discuss: Eric's story of his daughter and what he learned from her loss The importance of building cohesion and care in business The power of using story as a mode of engagement in the vision of the company What to do when life does happen in the workplace     Key Takeaways: Be resilient while the sun is still shining When leadership cares about the employee base, it builds connections that can make amazing things happen As a leader, share your vision. Allow others to engage – they will want to follow you. When dealing with loss, you have to give yourself permission to process what happened     "When it comes to corporate resilience, it absolutely has to be part of the process, part of the safety management system. When you train while the sun is still shining, you are ready for when the storm clouds come." — Eric Hodgdon   About Eric: Eric is a best-selling author, speaker, coach and a warrior for resilience in the memory of his dynamic daughter, Zoi, who took her life 5 years ago. Eric coaches people who are stuck in struggle to rise above their challenges so that they may thrive and see the beauty in life again. Eric lives in Boston, MA, USA.      Connect with Eric: Twitter: @ehodgdon Facebook: facebook.com/getup8  Website: www.erichodgdon.com   Instagram: @ericbhodgdon   Book: A Sherpa Named Zoi - How to Walk Through Grief, and Live With Intention Watch out for Eric's TedX Talk in Youngstown coming out in September!   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: spikeedwards.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards  TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2SptCbTFyk&t=85s     Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.      

About Danielle Taylor: Danielle (Dani) is a hardworking, free-thinking, problem-solving millennial who encountered the Nice Guys world by being at the right place at the right time. Serendipitous? Abso-freakin-lutely! As an adventure-seeker and hula hoop queen, Dani took a leap of faith and dove into the podcast universe head first... and hasn't looked back since. When she's not working on podcast production, she can be found daydreaming about her superpower of stopping time, kicking anyone's butt at Monopoly as the beloved thimble (like there's a better piece?!), or traveling to exotic places (Did we mention she loves to vacation?). Having the flexibility and independence of working on podcast production means you'll never know where in the world Dani is.   In this episode, Spike and Danielle discuss: Danielle's story and how she got into the podcasting world. The different types of management, and what millennials prefer. The impacts of micro managing your employees and clients. Creating a safe environment.     Key Takeaways: Millennials like to have freedom in when they work. Millennials are smarter in realizing the consequences of their actions. The younger generations are easier to mold in the workplace. As a leader trusting your employees creates a safe environment and a quicker process.    "They would create the jobs to fit the people not make the people fit the jobs." — Danielle Taylor Connect with Danielle Taylor: Twitter:  @M2CEOPodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/M2CEOPodcast/?ref=bookmarks Email:  [email protected] Instagram: @M2CEOPodcast Show: Millennial to CEO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-taylor-34851015a/   Connect with Spike Edwards: Website: https://spikeedwards.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spike-edwards  TEDx Talk: Safety is Dangerous   Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Jessie Taylor Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.