Before embarking on a full-time real estate career, Karina Christensen was part of the personal flight team for American business guru Jack Welch and media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, having the opportunity to travel with them for many years around the world and cultivate within herself what it takes to partner with high-profile clientele successfully.As a specialist now working with Keller Williams Luxury Homes International, she and her team specialize in luxury condominiums in Denver, Colorado. Having lived in Munich, London, Singapore, and Montana, Karina followed the sage wisdom, "you are the company you keep," and built her career by nurturing coveted relationships. Attracted to this education and its influential ecology of peers, Karina learned that 'relationship' is only one of many powerful tools and unlocked the ceiling on her income and satisfaction.Podcast Bonuses:ThriveCode: 30DaysKarina Christensen on LinkedIn 

How do you produce a robust identity amongst thousands of peers in a large corporate environment? Ron Sprengeler is someone who's done just that. Rather than join the naïve ranks of those whose viewpoint is that the job alone entitles them to a respected identity, Ron's case study demonstrates how to produce a powerful corporate identity in two ways: one, you'll hear how he's become well known and admired for his specialized knowledge and two, he shares just how he's cultivated a respected identity, reputation, and character among his peers. He's survived a big merger and feels confident that what he's learned from Influence Ecology will continue to help him provide real value in the marketplace.This episode's talk distinguishes some of the fundamental principles that produce a respected identity—not only for the small business owner but also for any employee working within any size organization.Podcast Bonuses:ThriveCode: 30DAYSLinkedIn

After ten years with a nationally recognized financial planning practice, Wesley Pingelton had ambitions to go out on his own. In doing so, he got what he wanted: great success, creative freedom, and the opportunity to work with the right client. But with each complex case, a unique solution produced a massive amount of labor. In a short time, he cringed at the thought of growing his business.You'll hear how he learned to construct a business model that's allowed him to scale his business, meet his financial goals, and truly enjoy his family life.In today's talk, you'll hear Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels and I address how most people make offers they are unfit to present, commit to, or fulfill. Many just cannot prove that they are fit to build and maintain the transactions that would satisfy their aims.Podcast Links:ThriveCode: 30DAYSFull Circle WealthWesley Pingelton on Linkedin

Our featured interview is with an outstanding Chicago trial attorney who talks about his critical and analytical judgy-ness and how it has become a great asset. In this episode, Joe McNerney and Co-Founder John Patterson take the time to learn more about the Judge and Inventor personality and how personality, when understood, can help all of us transact more effectively. But Joe also cautions us all about the error of independence and self-sufficiency.In our talk, we hear from Vice President Drew Knowles and Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels as they lead a conversation about the need to be surrounded by a surplus of great help. 

They got everything they asked for: record deals, international notoriety, playing big arenas (touring with Coldplay, Pink, Bon Jovi, and Rod Stewart), but recording artists Isaac and Thorald Koren (The Kin) hadn't quantified what to wish for or how to transact for it. Naively assuming their talent, passion, and fame would eventuate into their personal and financial satisfaction, they confronted a sea of indifference and inventoried their lessons to help others. They launched the Alchemy of Creative Expression (A.C.E.), developing a method to help the talented musician, artist, or executive unleash their unique voice and turn their talent into gold.In this episode's talk, we'll hear Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels address the importance of both knowing your aims — and transacting accordingly.

With a long personal experience about the asset and liability of personality traits that offer both extraordinary value and harsh lessons, Ana Athanasiu, who lives in the San Francisco Bay area of California, is an internet pioneer who had a vibrant career in telecommunications and software development. Best known for the work she did on teams at Sun Microsystems in the mid-eighties — they invented XML — adding speed and usability to internet browsers. Able to retire in 2002, she's spent the last 14 years raising kids and supporting business executives, local non-profit endeavors, and sole-proprietorships toward market and financial solvency. She also co-manages her family’s real estate and stock speculation engagements. She is now studying Transactionalism with Influence Ecology and is working on advanced degrees in ethics and behavioral economics and data science.In this episode's talk, we address the asset and liability aspect of Transactional Behavior — where our greatest assets, if not tended to, can also be our greatest liability. 

Tim Guest, Managing Director of Infinite Wealth, helps everyday Australians reach their financial goals. After having first retired at the age of 27 as a self-made multimillionaire, he is now an investor, entrepreneur, financial educator, and motivational speaker and author well known for leading seminars promoting financial literacy and education. Thousands of people each year attend his seminars, making him currently the most watched independent financial educator in Australia. His entrepreneurial journey includes some valuable lessons about the cost and complexity of rapid growth and how his study with Influential U dramatically changed the way he operates his businesses.Tim Guest shares his journey of discovering his true personality type through Influential U's transactional competence training. Tim explains how understanding his natural strengths allowed him to create high-value, low-cost transactions in business by placing the right people in the right roles, ultimately boosting productivity and job satisfaction. He also offers valuable insights into common financial misconceptions, the importance of investing in assets, and actionable steps to achieve financial independence. Tune in for practical advice on mastering money and building a fulfilling life.Podcast Bonus:Influentialu.global/thriveCode: 30DAYS

Peter Burgraf, Vice President of Business Development at Q2 Business Capital in Chicago, shares his journey from being overwhelmed by debt to achieving both personal and financial success. Like many, Peter initially bought into the common belief that hard work alone guarantees success. However, faced with mounting debt and the pressure of big goals, he realized he needed a more strategic approach. By developing his transactional competence, Peter transformed his situation. Now, at 35, he has reached significant financial milestones, is newly married, a homeowner, and a proud father. Tune in to hear how he navigated this path and achieved his ambitious goals.Podcast Bonus:influentialu.global/thriveCode: 30 DaysPeter Burgraf on LinkedInChatham Business Capital

Join us for an insightful conversation with Janet Asher Vreeland as she reflects on her transformative journey with Influence Ecology. Starting with her early struggles as a natural "performer" personality type, Janet shares candidly about the challenges she faced in balancing her desire to be liked with the need to engage productively with other personality types. Through her studies, she learned to tailor her approach to different people, cultivating a deeper empathy and strategic mindset that has transformed her career, relationships, and life.In this episode, Janet and host John Patterson dive into topics like understanding the four personality types in transactional behavior, dealing with indifference, and how performers can refine their natural strengths to achieve greater impact. Whether you’re navigating office dynamics, aiming to refine your approach to transactions, or curious about how personality influences success, Janet’s journey offers valuable lessons and practical insights.Podcast Bonuses:Thrive: https://influentialu.global/thrive/ Coupon code: 30DAYSMercer Health & Benefits LLC

Joe & Joni Rocco, a husband-and-wife small business duo from Denver, Colorado, showcase the power of specialization in a highly commoditized industry. Instead of competing on price, they focus on delivering unique value through various key attributes. Once navigating late nights, weekends, high-stress environments, and the challenges of a fatherless family, they’ve now transformed their lives. By understanding each other's Personality and Transactional Behavior, they've successfully reduced their demanding 80-hour workweek to a balanced 40 hours.In this episode's talk, Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels talks on the Characteristics of Value that are considered and applied when constructing a business offer. He states, "If you are worried about the direct competitor, you are worried about the wrong thing." You'll hear why this is — and how to go about constructing a valuable offer that first satisfies you.Podcast Bonus: Thrive: https://influentialu.global/thrive/ Coupon code: 30DAYS

Shonit Jagmohan is an optometrist living in Melbourne, Australia. As a health and ambitious business professional, he offers an excellent case study in specialization, authority, and scarcity.In this episode, John and Shonit dive deep into the often-overlooked concept of the Condition of Life "Work" and how personal reflection on what you don’t want can shape a fulfilling career and life. They explore the societal pressures that push us toward certain norms, like working hard for the sake of it, and how to break free from those expectations by getting clear on your own aims. Shonit shares his personal journey of realizing that declining unfounded or unrealistic goals in his professional life helped him build authority and focus.They discuss the power of deliberate practice in declining, especially for those with a Performer personality who naturally avoid confrontation, and the importance of questioning societal norms that encourage acceptance without critical thinking.This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to refine their professional focus, build authority, and learn the art of saying "no" to create a more intentional, balanced life.

Having immigrated to the United States from Brazil, Louisa Da Silva, owner of DS Cleaning and Maid Service, found that her stream of new ideas created 'fires' that her team had to extinguish. Previously overworked, stressed, and unhealthy, she's now planned for and living a balanced and focused life.In this episode's talk, Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels discusses the naivety and danger of 'Self-Action', a very common and widespread orientation to activity in which the individual sees themselves as an overlord of things outside their control.Podcast Bonuses:influentialu.global/thriveCoupon Code: 30DAYS

Tune into this Classics episode of the Influential U podcast, where John Patterson sits down with music industry legend Marcus Bell. Marcus, who began his musical journey at the tender age of two, reveals the work ethic and discipline that have fueled his impressive career.From his early days in a makeshift recording studio to collaborating with major artists like Usher and Britney Spears, Marcus emphasizes the importance of perseverance, dedication, and strategic focus.This episode offers a deep dive into the principles and practices that can drive success in any field. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and practical advice on building a stellar career through hard work and commitment!Kirkland Tibbles’ talk revolves around the idea that our interactions and exchanges with others are fundamental to how we navigate and shape our world. Tibbles highlights that recognizing these personality types and understanding their roles in the transaction cycle can enhance how to collaborate and achieve our goals.Podcast Bonus:Thrive: https://influentialu.global/thrive/Coupon code: 30DAYS

Working as a principal in a large healthcare enterprise, Trisha Tyler of Mercer Health & Benefits, talks about how to create value for the companies that you work for; when you become reliable for that value, you get to do what you love and increase your income accordingly. One of her passions is the value of our oceans and in her spare time, she works on shark and ocean conversation.

In this installment, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Nicole Tripodi, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for accurate thinking, goal setting, and the success of small businesses. In this interview, Nicole shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of Government Contracting and the venture capital landscape. Before studying with Influential U, Nicole felt stuck and credits the program with jump-starting a renewed vigor in her life. Listen and learn, and we hope you enjoy it.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2 pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - and links to websites, books, or special downloads we discussed. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know.Podcast Bonuses:Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletripodi/]Download tools and resources mentioned in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we are joined by Rochelle Finlay, a research and innovation management consultant who credits Influential U with helping her focus her offer in the marketplace, resulting in her business reaching new levels of success.Before finding IU, she was one year into working for herself. Her business was going well, but her work-life balance wasn't great, her health was just OK, and there was a concern that consulting gigs could dry up. After working with Influential U, Rochelle has the framework and skills to achieve her short and long-term goals. What she's learned has also helped focus her consulting offer, and now she has greater clarity on the type of work she wants to accept and the type she'll gracefully decline.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2 pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - and links to websites, books, or special downloads we discussed. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know.Podcast Bonuses:Impact Research Management Ltd [https://impactresearchmanagement.com/]Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-finlay-msc-gaicd-fellow-of-arms-7a797917/]Download tools and resources mentioned in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Kammerer, a former executive, who says he discovered Influential U after leaving corporate life and began his entrepreneurial journey. While he had been through a lifetime of formal and informal education, he considered the principles he learned at Influential U to be remarkably different. While studying with Influential U, Mark says he gained an appreciation for the significance of measurement, comprehended the value of understanding his impact, and, most importantly, discerned the personality he projected to others—an insight that left a lasting impression.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesConnect with Mark on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kammerer]Download tools and resources mentioned in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we'll introduce you to the Transactional Personality know as the Judge. The Judge excels in skepticism, guided by high standards, competence, and a thirst for evidence before taking action.Don't shy away from The Judge - embrace their wisdom as they can be your ultimate savior in times of peril. Learn to heed their suggestions, and you'll discover a guardian angel within this personality. However, be mindful of their Kryptonite – a tendency to pause transactions prematurely due to stringent standards and an inclination to overlook vision and repetition. Join us as we explore the dynamic nuances of The Judge and unlock the keys to harnessing their formidable strengths!To help us better understand the Judge personality, we have a special guest who has been on the podcast before and is a Judge personality himself, Jeff Miller. Jeff is a partner, financial advisor, and the CFO of Sound Financial Group. He helps his clients design, build, and live a good life by creating a pathway to financial understanding, security, and independence. Jeff is going to tell you more about his worldview as a Judge personality and share a deeper understanding of where his transactional personality is an asset and where it may be a liability.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."If you want to be in the Olympics, you need to train in the same environments as other Olympic athletes. The Thrive Program by Influential U is the place to train with other ambitious adults who are working to achieve big aims, just like you. Join Influential U faculty, alumni, and industry specialists as we study the underlying transactions we need to build and maintain to live a satisfied life. We want to give you a free 30-day trial of our Thrive program. Use the code “30DAYS” at checkout for your free thirty day trial. Or you can text the word "thrive" to 805-262-9008 and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we are joined by Ellza Malok, the Founder and Chair of the Blue Monarch Group. She has been celebrated as an executive and global marketing innovator, and she brings a unique lens to brands from her own experiences in entrepreneurship, data science, and psychology-based marketing.Before studying with Influential U, Ellza found that it was a struggle to balance personal needs with professional commitments. These challenges were significant enough for her to realize the need for a structured approach to achieving her goals and managing these aspects of her life effectively. She found that at Influential U, her personal evolution, despite its challenges, has been essential. Now, Ellza feels she's achieving the transformation that she was originally looking for.To learn more about Ellza, her story, and the Blue Monarch Group, please visit the links in the show notes below.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesBlue Monarch Group [https://bluemonarchgroup.com/]Connect with Ellza on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellzamalok]Download tools and resources mentioned in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

The personality we at Influential U refer to as the Producer is skilled with alliances and requests. Their superpowers are the ability to be short-term and objective in their thinking and they are highly work-oriented doers. They're who you want on your team because they are action oriented and ready to get to work. Their kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt things with premature or unnecessary actions and may avoid or dismiss completion and flexibility.To learn more about this personality we invited a past guest of the podcast and student with Influential U, Tiran Jackson, who also happens to be a Producer Personality. Tiran is a professional speaker, author, engineer, life-coach, and a subject matter expert on resilience and helps his clients overcome their greatest adversities. You can learn more about him and the great things he’s doing by visiting RebornResilient.com. In this episode, Tiran will tell you about his worldview as a Producer Personality and share a deeper understanding of where this personality is an asset and where it may be a liability.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."If you want to be in the Olympics, you need to train in the same environments as other Olympic athletes. The Thrive Program by Influential U is the place to train with other ambitious adults who are working to achieve big aims, just like you. Join Influential U faculty, alumni, and industry specialists as we study the underlying transactions we need to build and maintain to live a satisfied life. We want to give you a free 30-day trial of our Thrive program. Use the code “30DAYS” at checkout for your free thirty day trial. Or you can text the word "thrive" to 805-262-9008 and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This episode, we're exploring a topic that is crucial for every business owner: How to Hire the Right Person and Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person. As we teach it at Influential U - If you’re going to do big things, you’re going to need help. And when it comes to your company’s Human Resources; building and expanding your team is one of the most essential and important choices you can make.Hire the right person and your company can go to the moon! But hire the wrong person, and your business may not live long enough to regret your decision. Let's explore some proven approaches that can be applied to all industries and positions.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we'll explore the Transactional Personality known as the Performer and they're skilled with mood and influence. Their superpowers are the ability to be present-based, relationship-oriented people who are inclined to be highly flexible in their thinking. Their Kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt transactions with relationship concerns or mood campaigns and may avoid or dismiss commitments and facts.We will have someone you know well on this podcast, our host and faculty member, Josh Damigo, who will tell you more about his worldview as a performer and share a deeper understanding of where his transactional personality is an asset and where it may be a liability.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."If you want to be in the Olympics, you need to train in the same environments as other Olympic athletes. The Thrive Program by Influential U is the place to train with other ambitious adults who are working to achieve big aims, just like you. Join Influential U faculty, alumni, and industry specialists as we study the underlying transactions we need to build and maintain to live a satisfied life. We want to give you a free 30-day trial of our Thrive program. Use the code “30DAYS” at checkout for your free thirty day trial. Or you can text the word "thrive" to 805-262-9008 and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, Brian shares his wisdom on how coaching can elevate your superpower, especially during the challenging transition to leadership. He identifies key signs of struggle, such as finding it difficult to recruit good people, preferring to do tasks yourself rather than delegating, and enjoying technical problem-solving over managing people issues.Discover how Influential U's programs have provided Brian with a profound understanding of human behavior, the ability to guide others through the natural cycles of transactions, and empower others to leverage the levers of influence themselves.As the founder of Donovan Leadership, he has been actively shaping the landscape of management theory and practice since 2007. Through his guidance, technical specialists evolve into leaders who not only succeed but thrive.Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, this episode will empower you to unlock the wealth of possibilities within your own leadership journey.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowDonovanLeadership.com [https://www.donovanleadership.com/]Connect with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfdonovan1]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Download diagrams and models mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This episode we'll explore the Inventor Transactional Personality. This particular personality is skilled in vision and inventing big futures. Their Superpowers are the ability to be idea-oriented people who are self-reliant and highly subjective in their thinking. Their Kryptonite, however, is that they may tend to halt transactions with new ideas or a need to control everything, and they may do so to the detriment of their relationships and judgments.To truly get inside the mind of an inventor we have a special guest, Influential U Consultant, Cesar Idrovo, who happens to identify as an Inventor Personality. He'll share his worldview as an inventor and share a deeper understanding of where his transactional personality is an asset and where it may be a liability.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."If you want to be in the Olympics, you need to train in the same environments as other Olympic athletes. The Thrive Program by Influential U is the place to train with other ambitious adults who are working to achieve big aims, just like you. Join Influential U faculty, alumni, and industry specialists as we study the underlying transactions we need to build and maintain to live a satisfied life. We want to give you a free 30-day trial of our Thrive program. Use the code “30DAYS” at checkout for your free thirty day trial. Or you can text the word "thrive" to 805-262-9008 and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This week's guest, Shoshanna French, shares her profound insights on intuitive decision-making—an art she has mastered and now teaches to executives, founders, and entrepreneurs.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesSimple Spirit [https://simplespirit.com/]Connect with Shoshanna on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannafrench/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Download diagrams and models mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Here at Influential U, we’ve studied well over two hundred different personality based models and many of them are quite complex, unintuitive, and ultimately not very useful. Today, we’re going to tackle the question of “why study personalities”, and give a brief description of the four “personalities in transaction” that we study here at Influential U. We're biased, but we're confident that after listening to this, you'll agreed that our version is much more valuable.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download the Influential U Personality and Transaction Cycle model [https://my.influentialu.global/personality-and-the-transaction-cycle-2/]Download the Influential U Personality Characteristics chart [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://my.influentialu.global/diagrams-and-tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Whether you're negotiating a business deal, interacting with your loved ones around a holiday table, or just trying to survive the inter-office drama in your business, "You Are Always Transacting".Every one of us is involved in several exchanges with others on a daily basis. How can you navigate these situations and have them turn out in your favor? We teach people to create and maintain transactions using a Transaction Cycle.In this episode, we will break down all the moves and phases of a Transaction Cycle and give examples. We'll discuss examples like attending lunch with a friend, starting a business, and even running the Influential U Podcast through the Transaction Cycle.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**How to Make a $1500 Sandwich in Only 6 Months [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvWSsAgtJE]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Join us as we sit down with Codie Wright, a renowned author, speaker, and trainer, who helps people launch, or relaunch, their careers.Before embarking on her educational journey with Influential U, Codie candidly admits to a degree of naivety and struggling with tracking her progress and managing her commitments effectively. Today, Codie navigates life's challenges with ease, drawing on Influential U's teachings to find balance and enhance her overall life satisfaction. Tune in to this episode and learn more about Codie's journey, and how Influential U can empower you to achieve similar success.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesInspire Academy Texas [https://www.inspireacademytexas.com/]Connect with Codie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/codie-wright/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

It’s our mantra here at Influential U and you hear it a lot when you work with us, "You Are Always Transacting." But what does that mean exactly?When people think of the word transaction, they often think of a transaction as a simple tit for tat exchange. To be “transactional” can mean cold-hearted, calculated- and can be meant as an insult. However, a transaction is not merely a point of sale.Whether you're negotiating a business deal, interacting with your loved ones around a holiday table, or just trying to survive the inter-office drama in your business, "You Are Always Transacting". This entails recognizing that there are always a constant stream of exchanges that are continuously shaping our day-to-day lives. Having an awareness of the existence of these constance exchanges and knowing how you can influence them can give you a leg up in the marketplace, and really everywhere in life.Just like the American Psychologist Jerome Bruner said, "If you engage for long in the study of how human beings relate to one another, especially through the use of language, you are bound to be struck by the importance of 'transactions." What does that mean? Why is this important? Let's explore. The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**How to Make a $1500 Sandwich in Only 6 Months [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvWSsAgtJE]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Today we'll discuss "Stage Five: Celebrated” of the Five Stages of Professional Influence. This is the stage when your influence, authority, and identity are embodied and represented in the culture. You've made it and accomplished what you set out to do. If you're in this stage, you've likely decided that the end is in site, and you may be looking at planning an ambitious exit strategy.Perhaps your a successful entrepreneur that’s ready to give the business over to a family member, or a C-Suite Executive at the end of your illustrious career. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place and our Thrive Program can help you reach your aims.Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode of the Influential U Podcast, we're diving into the world of culinary entrepreneurship as we sit down with Jose Lamas Gonzalez, the General Manager of El Sombrero Mexican Food. Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of how Jose transformed his career and restaurant business, thanks to the insights and guidance he gained from Influential U's programs.Before embarking on his transformative journey, Jose felt stuck and lacked the confidence to accelerate his career and was settling with his money aspirations. Through his engagement with Influential U's programs, Jose's perspective underwent a remarkable shift. He now embraces a simple guiding principle: every interaction is a transaction, and every transaction is an opportunity.Not only has Jose revolutionized his approach to business, but he also excels in the culinary world. If you're in the South Bay area, particularly Manhattan Beach, don't miss the chance to savor authentic Mexican cuisine at El Sombrero Downtown Manhattan Beach. And, to aspiring restaurant owners and leaders seeking guidance and motivation, be sure to check out Jose's podcast, The Your Life and Restaurant Podcast. Tailored for the challenges of the small restaurant owner in the dynamic industry, Jose shares valuable insights and strategies.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesEl Sombrero Mexican Food [https://www.elsommanhattan.com/]Your Life and Restaurant Podcast [https://www.yourlifeandrestaurant.com/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode of the Influential U Podcast, we're thrilled to have Jade Baranski and Jerry Ramey, the dynamic Co-Founders of Mobilize, join us to unravel the secrets of scaling while learning how to scale a business at the same time.Mobilize utilizes the power of data and Artificial Intelligence to transform creativity into tangible results. At its core, Mobilize champions the idea that well-informed decisions are rooted in data-driven insights. By constructing software based on the bedrock of centralized, harmonious data structures, they empower organizations with a singular source of truth.In this episode, Jade and Jerry share their inspiring journey through the realms of entrepreneurship and how they’ve integrated what they’ve learned from Influential U programs into their lives and business. They've been able to achieve some incredible results on a short timeline and have some incredible insights to share.Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business professional, or simply curious about scaling, this episode promises not to disappoint. Tune in Wednesday at 2pm pacific for the live stream on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you knowPodcast BonusesMobilizeYourTech.com [https://www.mobilizeyourtech.com/]Connect with Jade on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadebaranski/]Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryramey/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This episode we’ll dive into Stage Three, Known, in the Five Stages of Professional Influence. When you've reached this stage you may have gained some traction in your professional life and are feeling pretty good about your career trajectory and earning potential, however you know that you have not maxed out your potential.Complacency and comfort are the enemy of folks in this stage as they've had some success and oftentimes think they know it all. Don't let that be you. People who've elevated beyond this stage are aware of the fact that life-long learning is essential to maximizing your potential. Oftentimes it's not about what you know, but more importantly what you don't know. And that's where Influential U comes into play. Are you ready to level up?Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today.The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive.Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this week's episode, we are thrilled to have Michael Thomas, a renowned Business Transformation Leader, join us from Seattle, Washington.Step into the world of organizational metamorphosis as Michael shares his expertise in driving substantial savings through end-to-end improvements. With an impressive repertoire of methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Agility, and Change Management, Michael's strategic mindset has led to the delivery of multi-million dollar savings.Prepare to be intrigued as Michael delves into the elusive realm of "Personal Magnetism." From the moment he speaks, you'll find yourself irresistibly drawn in, and in this episode, he reveals the secrets behind this captivating quality. Discover how harnessing the power of personal magnetism can positively influence both professional and personal spheres.Join us for an insightful and dynamic conversation that will challenge your perspectives and leave you inspired to unleash your own magnetic potential. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the industry's brightest mindsJoin us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, I ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know**Podcast Bonuses**Mastering Business Agility [https://academy.mba30.com/michael-thomas]Connect with Michael on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeathomas/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Today we'll discuss "Stage Two - Somewhat Known” of the Five Stages of Professional Influence. This stage is geared towards people who may have begun to get traction in their careers. People within this stage work well with others and within group dynamics. They are starting to get noticed for the value of their specialized help, however they are struggling to stay consistent and find themselves putting out fires more often than they should. Perhaps it's their first management role, or they've gotten noticed by management and been given more day to day responsibilities. This could be someone up for a promotion and wanting to improve their chances.Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today. The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive. Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this inspiring episode of the Influential U Podcast, we sit down with Gerardo "J.R." Luna, a former mechanic shop owner turned CEO, as he shares his transformative journey and the power of influence. Join us as we explore J.R.'s personal growth and the realization of his untapped potential.J.R. is the CEO of Concourse Motors and Asian AutoTech, in Ventura, California and his specialty shops give him a competitive advantage due to his expertise and customer intimate approach. In this interview he reflects on his pre-Influential U days when he underestimated his own potential impact and considered himself just a worker bee, limiting his opportunities and undervaluing his specialized knowledge. J.R. also discusses his guiding philosophy of "Everyone wins in every transaction I'm involved," and how it shapes his aims and decisions. Join us and discover how he eventually recognizes his specialized value and transcends the role of a mere mechanic.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, I ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know**Podcast Bonuses**ConcoursMotorsVentura.com [https://concoursmotorsventura.com/]Connect with J.R. on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardo-luna-j-r-32b81b182/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Today we'll discuss "Stage One - Unknown" of the Five Stages of Professional Influence. This topic is geared towards people who may be early in their professional journey or perhaps you’re a mid-level manager who doesn’t receive respect from the higher-ups in your organization, or people simply don’t know your name, or you don’t understand why you’re not getting promoted while others are… in other words… you’re stuck.Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]If you are seeking more autonomy, authority, a bigger paycheck, or respect, this is a problem that you need to work on, today. The Influential U podcast is brought to you each week by Influential U's Self-guided program, "Thrive."The Thrive program allows ambitious adults to develop competitive professional skills to advance their personal goals and business objectives. When you join Thrive, you gain access to our proprietary tools and resources that are only available to our Thrive subscribers. Get a better ROI than your MBA and join us for the Influential U Thrive. Use coupon code "30DAYS" for a free month to try out Thrive for yourself. The link is in the show notes and you may cancel at any time.Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Now, let’s get down to business!Find new Influential U content weekly on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube channel. If you enjoy this, please share it with others and like, comment, and follow on your preferred social network.Check out our show notes for links to websites, books, or special downloads talked about in our content.**Bonuses**Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sophie Van Tiggelen, an online course expert, as she shares her journey of personal and professional growth that she attributes to what she's learned at Influential U. She describes what she's learned as a gift that keeps on giving, with immediate and long-term results that have shaped her career and personal well-being.Sophie reveals how the program helped her rebuild the foundations of her life, addressing the shakiness she felt both personally and professionally. Through this experience, she gained a deep understanding of her personality strengths and weaknesses, recognizing her inclination to repeat familiar patterns as a producer personality.Sophie also shares her expertise and offers invaluable insights into the world of online course creation. She discusses the challenges of the current landscape, where flashy overnight successes can overshadow the importance of quality, hard work, consistency, and commitment. Sophie's dedication to providing quality, accountability, and tangible results to her clients shines through as she explains her approach to supporting ambitious solopreneurs in building profitable online courses and scaling their businesses.Tune in to gain inspiration from Sophie's remarkable journey and learn how to thrive in fertile ground and leverage the guidance of a specialist to accelerate your results

In this episode, we welcome Kelly Woyan to the Influential U Podcast. Join us as we delve into her journey before and after Influential U and explore how she's used influence principles to differentiate herself in the creative industry. Kelly Woyan has worked for nearly 20 years as a producer, author, freelance writer, and television personality. She has experience in story development for both action and animation films and before her shift to Hollywood, she wrote three books, created an award-winning blog, appeared on national televisions shows including The Today Show and Martha Stewart Living, and has been published in LA Home, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune. She has completed the Fundamentals of Transaction Program, Influential U's primary program, and is starting our Mechanics and Practice program.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, I ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know**Podcast Bonuses**Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn [https://kellywoyan/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

In this episode, we invite Cory Shepherd, a financial expert, author, and co-host of the popular podcast Your Business, Your Wealth, to explore the transition from chasing what you think you want to protecting what you know will bring satisfaction. We'll uncover Cory's philosophy of prioritizing life over money in financial planning, and discover actionable tips to align your values and aspirations with your financial decisions. Cory's completed the entire Influential U curriculum and he's been a past guest on the podcast several times. We're excited for you all to hear how his time with Influential U has impacted his business and personal life.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, I ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know**Podcast Bonuses**sfgway.com [https://www.https//sfgway.com/]Connect with Cory on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryshepherd/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This episode, we welcome Dr. Kyra Gaunt to the Influential U Podcast.Dr. Gaunt has been an innovator in the field of ethnomusicology for over twenty years. Ethnomusicology is a discipline that examines how culture shapes musical people versus how musical people like celebrities shape culture. Dr. Gaunt specializes in black girlhood, musical blackness, and digital media studies. Her latest research examines how online music and tech platforms groom girls for patriarchal violence, particularly in girls’ intimate bedroom musical plays from YouTube to TikTok.Her other accomplishments include being a member of the 2009 inaugural class of TED Fellows and her 2018 TED video “How The Jump Rope Got It’s Rhythm” has over 7 million views with translations in 29 languages and in 2022, she gave her first TED Talk as a Senior Ted Fellow. She is graduate of the entire Influential U curriculum and we're excited to welcome her on this episode.

This episode, we welcome Ron Sprengler and Josh Damigo to our Legends on Legends Series. Ron Sperengler is the co-founder and operations manager at Contigo Ventures and is no stranger to the Influential U Podcast. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his experience as a results-oriented manager of large projects in critical industries. He now applies his high-level skills to the development and construction industry. Along with his partner, Karina Christensen, he is building a boutique oceanfront community and properties in the spectacular pacific coast of Baja California Sur. Josh Damigo is the Podcast Host, a Program Faculty Member, and Client Manager for Influential U- the leading business education in Transactional Competence and Professional Influence.From owning and helping small businesses, to developing into a corporate leader, Josh has worn multiple hats throughout his career as He is also an accomplished speaker, instructor, and a sought-after Master of Ceremonies throughout Ventura County. He’s an accomplished Singer/Songwriter and has shared the stage with acts like Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, and The Jonas Brothers. We are continuing our “Legends on Legends'' series. At Influential U, we have a group that is held in our highest regard and admiration- this group is our Esteemed Alumni. Esteemed Alumni are those who have completed our four-year curriculum in transactional competence. The most ambitious of our Esteemed Alumni, our green berrets, if you will… study in a program known as Legends. Our Legends are often top performers in their fields and have experienced a level of satisfaction that only comes from years of deliberate practice and study. This program is led in fellowship with co-founders Kirkland Tibbels and John Patterson and this initiative includes a wide range of strategies to advance and expand their own application of Transactional Competence and pave the path in the study of Transactional Leadership.Over the course of the next few months, we’ll have special episodes of the Influential U Podcast. I’ll be introducing our two guests and then getting out of the way so that you may experience the expertise and communication between two of our participants. If you listen closely, I believe that you’ll hear a level of Transactional Leadership that is quite novel in day to day conversation.

This week, we are welcoming Ross Clennett and Johnny Washington to our Legends on Legends Series.Ross Clennett is the director of RossClennett.com and joins us from Mornington, Australia, just outside of Melbourne. Ross helps high performing recruiters level up to become high performing recruitment leaders. He is passionate about the importance of high performance in the workplace and has worked in and handled high performance teams throughout his career amassing well over two thousand hours of professional coaching experience. You can find out more about Ross by going to RossClennett.com or following him on twitter, where his handle is @rossclennett.Johnny Washington is the founder of J. Washington Company Financial Services and joins us from McKinney, Texas, right outside of Dallas. Johnny leads his team and is committed to bringing the highest standard of service to their corporate, individual, and Institutional clients. At J. Washington Company, their philosophy and culture is one of simplicity which compliments their service. They are committed to helping their customers become financially independent and help those clients meet their goals. You can find more about his company and services by going to jwashington.com.We are continuing our “Legends on Legends'' series. At Influential U, we have a group that is held in our highest regard and admiration- this group is our Esteemed Alumni. Esteemed Alumni are those who have completed our four-year curriculum in transactional competence. The most ambitious of our Esteemed Alumni, our Green Berets, if you will, study in a program known as Legends. Our Legends are often top performers in their fields and have experienced a level of satisfaction that only comes from years of deliberate practice and study. This program is led in fellowship with co-founders Kirkland Tibbels and John Patterson and this initiative includes a wide range of strategies to advance and expand their own application of Transactional Competence and pave the path in the study of Transactional Leadership.Over the course of the next few months, we’ll have special episodes of the Influential U Podcast. I’ll be introducing our two guests and then getting out of the way so that you may experience the expertise and communication between two of our participants. If you listen closely, I believe that you’ll hear a level of Transactional Leadership that is quite novel in day to day conversation.

This episode we welcome John Baigent and Brandon Vail to our Legends on Legends Series. John Baigent is the director of Bowman Associates and joins us from Auckland, New Zealand. John has spent over twenty years of his career in senior and general management roles and is a faculty member with me at Influential U. He’s combined his accounting background, experience as a financial advisor, and how education with Influential U to create a unique skill set that allows a significant competitive advantage with and for his clients. Brandon Vail is the Chief Technology Officer with Convention Data Services. Brandon has over twenty years experience in managing tech products for both growth stage and large companies. He’s focused on building tech products people love and helping companies scale. Brandon is one of our long-time participants and first participated in our programs with Fundamentals of Transaction Program 4. This episode we are continuing our “Legends on Legends'' series. At Influential U, we have a group that is held in our highest regard and admiration- this group is our Esteemed Alumni. Esteemed Alumni are those who have completed our four-year curriculum in transactional competence. The most ambitious of our Esteemed Alumni, our green berrets, if you will… study in a program known as Legends. Our Legends are often top performers in their fields and have experienced a level of satisfaction that only comes from years of deliberate practice and study. This program is led in fellowship with co-founders Kirkland Tibbels and John Patterson and this initiative includes a wide range of strategies to advance and expand their own application of Transactional Competence and pave the path in the study of Transactional Leadership.Over the course of the next few months, we’ll have special episodes of the Influential U Podcast. I’ll be introducing our two guests and then getting out of the way so that you may experience the expertise and communication between two of our participants. If you listen closely, I believe that you’ll hear a level of Transactional Leadership that is quite novel in day to day conversation.

This episode, we welcome David Scarpetti to the Influential U Podcast. David is a partner and lead developer for Ponderware, the company behind the vintage NFT, “Mooncats." If you’re not familiar with “mooncats” or “NFTs”, think of Ponderware as the company behind one of the first and only successful, vintage internet trading card companies with loyal fans all around the world. We'll gain insight into David's world and the groundbreaking work that he and his team have undertaken to create an unparalleled process within their field. Today, David is joining us to speak about his experience with Influential U and share how the study has impacted his business and life.Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, I ask that you take a moment go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know**Podcast Bonuses**Ponderware.com [https://www.ponderware.com/]Download tools and resources mention in this episode [https://influentialu.global/tools/]Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]Discover your influential superpower, and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]

This episode, we are welcoming Dr. Daphne Thompson and Marne Power to our Legends on Legends Series on the Influential U Podcast. Dr. Daphne Thompson is the owner of ConnectingMedicine, out of Melbourne, Australia where she has over 35 years of experience in both biomedical research and chinese medicine. At her clinic, she offers acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, and chinese massage and specializes in women’s health, bowel disease and digestive problems, pain management, respiratory disease, and all kinds of chronic conditioins that do not respond to conventional treatments. Marne Power is a Senior Program Faculty member at Influential U, where she leads and coaches our faculty in facilitating the Fundamentals of Transaction program. She is also the CEO and Principle Owner of MPower Consulting out of Charlottesville, Virginia, where she is a productivity consultant and executive coach for Department Chairs, Senior Leaders, and Academic Clinicians within the healthcare field. At Influential U, we teach you how to take charge of your career and amplify your professional influence. Since 2009, we have helped thousands of business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs, become more influential, more rewarded, and more you.This episode is a continuation of our “Legends on Legends'' series. At Influential U, we have a group that is held in our highest regard and admiration- this group is our Esteemed Alumni. Esteemed Alumni are those who have completed our four-year curriculum in transactional competence. The most ambitious of our Esteemed Alumni, our Green Berets, if you will, study in a program known as Legends. Our Legends are often top performers in their fields and have experienced a level of satisfaction that only comes from years of deliberate practice and study. This program is led in fellowship with co-founders Kirkland Tibbels and John Patterson and this initiative includes a wide range of strategies to advance and expand their own application of Transactional Competence and pave the path in the study of Transactional Leadership.Over the course of the next few months, we’ll have special episodes of the Influential U Podcast. I’ll be introducing our two guests and then getting out of the way so that you may experience the expertise and communication between two of our participants. If you listen closely, I believe that you’ll hear a level of Transactional Leadership that is quite novel in day to day conversation.

This episode, we are welcoming Lauren Cato Robertson and Dr. Gary Ward to our Legends on Legends Series on the Influential U Podcast. Lauren Cato Robertson is a CranioSacral Therapist, Lymph Drainage Therapist, and Reiki Master out of Texas, in the United States. She is the Co-Owner of the Ke Kino Massage Academy where they provide a unique massage therapy experience for thei clients, and a powerful education for their students She identifies as a Performer personality and hold’s a constructivist’s world view and her enthusiasm for art and life is undeniable. She’s incredibly talented. Dr. Gary Ward is a general practitioner with a focus on proactive preventative healthcare who specializes in working with high performing executives and CEOs out of Perth, Australia. Depending on the day, he identifies as an Inventor or Performer personality and holds a Subjectivist or Constructivist’s worldview. I’ve had the privilege of teaching the Fundamentals of Transaction Program with Gary, as he is part of our Faculty for Influential U.This episode we begin a series we are calling “Legends on Legends''. At Influential U, we have a group that is held in our highest regard and admiration- this group is our Esteemed Alumni. Esteemed Alumni are those who have completed our four-year curriculum in Transactional Competence. The most ambitious of our Esteemed Alumni, our "Green Berets", if you will, study in a program known as Legends. Influential U Legends are often top performers in their fields and have experienced a level of achievement and satisfaction that only comes from years of deliberate practice and study. This program is led in fellowship with co-founders Kirkland Tibbels and John Patterson and this initiative includes a wide range of strategies to advance and expand their own application of Transactional Competence and pave the path in the study of Transactional Leadership. We’re talking about the ELITE of the ELITE entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants.Over the course of the next few months, we’ll have special episodes of the Influential U Podcast. I’ll be introducing our two guests and then getting out of the way so that you may experience the expertise and communication between two of our participants. If you listen closely, we believe that you’ll hear a level of Transactional Leadership that is quite novel in day to day conversation.