Shara Ruffin, an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to pivot into entrepreneurship after failing her board exam and losing her job. Shara emphasizes the importance of faith and prayer in her journey and how it played a crucial role in her success. She also highlights the significance of sharing the nitty-gritty and hard...
Jun 26, 2024
40 min
Frank Kitchen, a motivational speaker and author, shares his journey from a career in training and leadership development to becoming a professional speaker. He emphasizes the importance of talent and passion in pursuing a career and the impact of competitiveness on driving performance. Frank's story highlights the evolution of his career and the diverse industries he has impacted through his speaking engagements. The conversation explores the concept of healthy competition and its impact on ...
Jun 19, 2024
45 min
Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer, shares his journey from being a trial lawyer to becoming a peacemaker and mediator. He discusses how his practice of Tai Chi and the realization of the limitations of the legal system led him to make the decision to leave his law practice and pursue a career in conflict resolution. Doug also explains the concept of affect labeling, a three-step process that involves ignoring the words, reading the emotions, and reflecting back the spea...
Jun 12, 2024
50 min
Helen Hanison, a leadership coach and author, discusses the importance of career transformation and finding alignment between personal values and professional goals. She shares her own experience of being stuck in a career that didn't align with her values and the process she went through to make a change. Hanison emphasizes the need for readiness and self-awareness when considering a career transition. She also highlights the cost of staying stuck and the importance of valuing oneself and on...
Jun 5, 2024
41 min
Chris Hood, a keynote speaker and expert in merging customer success with digital strategy, shares insights on the importance of customer-centric cultures and the power of storytelling. He emphasizes the need to break through assumptions and change mindsets to prioritize customer needs. Hood discusses the seven-stage framework outlined in his book, Customer Transformation, and highlights the significance of building a customer-focused culture throughout the organization. He also emphasizes th...
May 29, 2024
44 min
Amy Kemp, a certified habit finder coach, shares her journey of discovering the power of thought habits and how they impact success. She explains that her work focuses on the subconscious habits of thinking that occur throughout the day and how they can hold us back. Amy emphasizes that hard work alone is not enough to achieve our goals and that we need to change our thought habits to move forward. She also discusses the challenges and resistance she faced when making the transition to her cu...
May 22, 2024
47 min
Cullen Talley a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and coach, discusses the importance of competitiveness and discomfort in achieving success. He shares his personal experience as a competitive swimmer and endurance athlete, highlighting the mindset required to stay in discomfort and push through challenges. Talley emphasizes the need to start small and gradually increase discomfort levels, setting clear goals and measuring progress along the way. He also stresses the value of having a third-pa...
May 15, 2024
52 min
In this podcast, Todd Holzman, a renowned educator, Founder & CEO of Holzman Leadership, emphasizes the importance of candor in conversations. He shares how candor became his life's work and defines it as a collaborative pursuit of truth for improvement. Holzman highlights its benefits for psychological well-being, authentic relationships, and effective leadership. He stresses the need for self-awareness and recognizing communication flaws. You can learn more about Todd at www.holzm...
May 8, 2024
47 min
Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a leadership expert, discusses the importance of resilience in career success and how to build it. She shares her journey into this work, starting with her experience in psychology and remote areas. Dr. Pelletier emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to resilience and highlights the importance of self-awareness and realistic perspective. She provides practical tips for increasing resilience, such as creating a daily self-awareness practice and incorporating ...
May 1, 2024
41 min
Ciara Stockeland, a serial entrepreneur and author, shares her journey and expertise in cashflow management and financial success. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals, finishing what you start, and being intentional in decision-making. Ciara also discusses her experience as an Ironman athlete and how the same principles of commitment and finding the right support system apply to both business and personal endeavors. She offers guidance on managing finances, understanding key number...
Apr 24, 2024
38 min
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