the Chicago-based advisory firm Gray Rhino & Company and is a former media and think tank executive. Her four books include the influential global bestseller The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore and the recently released sequel, You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World.In our conversation Michele talked to me aboutthe link between risk, opportunity and innovation;understanding your risk fingerprint and risk perception to help create ideal conditions for innovation;the many unconscious influences that affect our decisions in regards to risk.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Simon Robinson, the CEO (Worldwide) of Holonomics, co-founder of the Deep Tech Network, a Technology Magazine columnist, Harvard Business Review author and co-author of Deep Tech and the Amplified Organisation, Customer Experiences with Soul: A New Era in Design and Holonomics: Business Where People and Planet Matter. Simon is respected globally for his contributions to customer experience strategy and Deep Tech, having created numerous design methods and frameworks such as the New 4Ps and the Holonomic Circle. With three decades of experience in customer experience design, Simon is an internet pioneer and award-winning innovator, having co-founded British Telecom’s Genie Internet, the world’s first mobile internet portal, and contributing to the design and launch of the world’s first smart phones.In our conversation Simon talked to me aboutCustomer experience and employee experience based on values and value proposition;Elevated value propositions based on customer lived experiences;Strategy as a way of organizing conversations.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Mike Wittenstein in episode 532 introduced us to Simon.

Our guest in this episode is Bryan Rutberg, Founder and Principal of 3C Communications. Through speaking, training, and consulting, Bryan and his company help leaders and organizations turn customers into Lustomers™ - increasing profits, referrals, and other key metrics.Bryan combines his passion for language, 20+ years with HP, McKinsey & Company, and Microsoft, and 11 years consulting to drive results. Bryan and his team work together with clients to find the right words that will reach their customers intellectually and emotionally, build their team’s communications skills. Bryan’s team also show their customers how to apply the same principles to build great relationships with employees, partners, investors, donors, and volunteers.In our conversation Bryan talked to me aboutThe inter-relationship between love and profit in business and the customer lifetime value equation;Treating customer service as a privilege;Becoming a customer-centric storytelling organization.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Christy Maxfield, the founder of Purpose First Advisors. She specializes in helping business owners become more confident, capable and resourceful. Christy helps growth-focused business owners build sustainably profitable businesses. Purpose First Advisors believe that building a business should be a bold adventure that creates happiness and prosperity for individuals, families, and communities. Their mission is to help people and communities build generational wealth (close gender and race wealth gaps) through entrepreneurship. In our conversation Christy talked to me aboutCultivating empathy and curiosity as a way to build strong relationships and understand our customers;The power of our personal story to inspire others andHow to bring the values and culture of an organization to life and sustain them.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Tom Ruwitch in episode 483 introduced us to Christy.

Our guest in this episode is Jeremy Pope of Sales Call Overhaul. Jeremy is a former clinical and stage hypnotist who now helps entrepreneurs build scalable high-ticket sales departments. He’s been a top salesperson, sales manager, and sales trainer for international businesses, including the direct-marketing giant Guthy Renker. Now, he and his team at The Engine Room help build high ticket sales departments and help smaller business owners repair broken sales methods.In our conversation Jeremy talked to me aboutHigh performance kindness as the core of a healthy mindset and cultureHow givers that are stuck in a takers process can revert to their natural behaviour and valuesBuilding trust through transparency and humanity in conversationsListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Dr Victor Manzo, a former practicing certified pediatric chiropractor who is now a business mindset coach, 3x book author, podcaster and speaker. Vic brings a unique perspective to how we can lead more fulfilled and soul-filled lives through understanding basic truths of one's mind, and how we can truly have your cake and eat it too. Vic has taken his studies of holistic/pediatric chiropractor, energy medicine practitioner, Reiki master/trainer and implemented them into his business mindset coaching.In our conversation Vic talked to me aboutHow to avoid burnout by focusing on who we are being more than what we are doing.Shifting our mindset from scarcity to abundance.Understanding our uniqueness and our gifts.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Dr Ruth Mary Allan, an executive coach, trauma coach, professional speaker & trainer. She is the Lead Certified Brain Health Professional in the UK, trained by the Amen Clinics, a Certified Havening Practitioner & Certified High Performance Coach. She is also a Reservist British Army Officer, ski & mountain leader & Trauma Recovery coordinator.In our conversation Ruth talked to me aboutOptimizing both the hardware and software of our brain.The five pillars of Brain Health - feelings, actions, connection to self, thinking, environment.Being curious (not furious) about ourselves.Tom Ruwitch in episode 483 introduced us to Ruth.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Ana Patricia Bourgeois, an Intuitive Business Coach, Podcaster & Published Author. Ana's mission is to help ambitious women entrepreneurs double their sales and increase their revenue without spending extra dollars on marketing or advertising. She believes every woman has the power to be financially free & be their own boss without burn-out, stress, & overwhelm.In our conversation Ana talked to me aboutOwning our gifts and showing up powerfully online to have impactBalancing structure (doing) and intuition (being) as entrepreneursThe impact of podcasting and an online presence on growing our business and networkRita Roushdy in episode 526 introduced us to Ana.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Matthew L. Cox, the leading performance coach in Las Vegas. Matthew has extensive experience in personal development training. Matthew's simple to understand and follow framework has helped hundreds of his clients increase their awareness to their greater purpose, therefore, helping individuals, teams, and organizations reach new heights.Matthew has conducted interviews with the world's leading influences and leaders in human behavior, business, and social change through his podcasts.In our conversation Matthew talked to me aboutHaving the courage to lead differently through purpose driven leadership and leading with valuesCreating human quality in the workspace and sustaining a vibrant, healthy culture;Why you have to have each of: a People plan | a Health plan | a Results planListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Chad E. Foster, a motivational keynote speaker, sales/finance leader, and inspirational change agent who works at Red Hat/IBM. He was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development and has been featured with NBC, CBS, Forbes, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA Today, and Chief Executive Mag.“People are often surprised at what I was able to achieve in spite of being blind but to the contrary, I feel I am successful because I am blind, not in spite of it,” says Chad.After losing his eyesight while attending college in his early twenties, Chad started at a top consulting firm, and has built a career in the technology industry where he has directed financial strategies and decisions resulting in more than $45 billion in contracts.Determination, ambition, and resilience are the key drivers to his incredible journey. His first book, Blind Ambition: How to Go from Victim to Visionary, is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Bookshop, Books-A-Million, Google Play, and other fine retailers.Today, Chad speaks to corporate audiences and professional athletes to help them develop resilience in the face of uncertainty and show people how to overcome their own blind spots.In our conversation Chad talked to me aboutHow our mindset and the stories we tell ourselves shape our words, actions and outcomes.Using our gifts, even if they’re wrapped in terrible wrappingHappiness is a choice, a state of mind inspired by gratitudeListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Chandler Walker, founder of Stone Age Fuel. Chandler started his entrepreneurial journey with a brick-and-mortar wellness facility. He then pivoted to an online health practice a year before the COVID lockdowns.After scaling both businesses to the 7 figure level and doing 3000-4000 sales consultations, Chandler was frustrated with the way the sales process was taught. He was tired of the old-school objection handling, aggressive tactics, and salesy attitude taught by most sales trainers. So he looked back at what he was doing, combed through his notes, and created Compassion Conversations, a therapeutic-driven, psychological-based sales system centred around compassion and care.Chandler has taught over 3000 people his system of Compassion Conversations and has the goal to change and redefine the landscape of sales altogether.In our conversation Chandler talked to me aboutWhat he means by Compassion Conversations;Empathetic communication and the model of the challenging leader;Creating a Culture of Care.Listen to the podcast to find out more

Our guest in this episode is Seth Silvers, Founder and CEO of Story On Media & Marketing, who help businesses increase revenue through strategic, story-focused marketing. Seth is host of the Small Business Storytellers podcast and his new podcast "The Business", which is being launched this year as a 10,000 piece NFT collection. Story On helps coaches and consultants become known in their niche through podcasting.In our conversation Seth talked to me aboutPurposeful storytelling putting our customer at the centreWhy podcasting is such an engaging and intimate mediumNovel uses of NFTs as digital access cardsFranklin Taggart in episode 507 introduced us to Seth.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Kobi Leizerovich, the Director of Partnerships APAC, at Namogoo, the world's first Digital Journey Continuity platform, serving over 1,000 e-commerce brands like Dollar Shave Club, Eddie Bauer, and Asics to boost conversion rates and revenue through 'Customer Hijacking Prevention' and 'Intent-Based Promotion' tools. Kobi works alongside some of Namogoo's largest customers and partners across Asia and Pacific markets, and is an experienced sales specialist, with an extensive background in sales processes and customer management on a variety of platforms.In our conversation Kobi talked to me aboutUsing machine learning to understand customer purchase intention;Increasing revenue with intent based promotions personalised to each customer;Meeting each customer on their unique journey.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Kasten Spethmann, of Your Startup Life. Kasten is a retired professional windsurfer, a recovering Venture Capitalist, a non-conforming, near death surviving, adventure seeking, lifelong learning, nomad entrepreneur that now coaches founders (with a focus on athletes that want to become entrepreneurs), with tactical advice, tough love and experiential insight with the hope that she inspires others to break societal expectations, stop sacrificing their true identity/calling and live by their own rules as they build exceptional businesses.In our conversation Kasten talked to me aboutWhy athletes make good entrepreneurs and what entrepreneurs can learn from athletes.Why it’s important to differentiate between what you do and who you are.Building a career or business around your dream life.Maxine Cunningham in episode 306 introduced us to Kasten.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Elle Ballard, a certified Leadership and Personal Brand Coach, best-selling Author, and Speaker and founder of the Women of the World Network, where she is building a legacy of powerful women and making a positive mark in the world to benefit all humanity. When Elle came to the U.S. she had to start everything from scratch while supporting her family at the same time. She completed her MBA in Marketing and built a successful marketing career. She left the corporate world to pursue her true passion of impacting and helping people realize their true potential. Despite all the challenges she faced, she always wanted to maintain her authenticity and who she is, this is a core reason for creating the Women of the World Network. Elle believes in developing diversity-aligned and happy women leaders who then positively impact future generations.In our conversation Elle talked to me aboutThe value in a community of like-minded people where you can share and talk openly about any issues in a safe environment.How running virtual meetings online has enabled rapid geographic growth of the Women of the World Network.Why it’s vital to take time away to recharge so you come back to regular activities fully re-charged, re-energized and joyful.Lynn Howard in episode 467 introduced us to Elle.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is business and leadership coach, Craig Lomax. Prior to his career as a coach, he co-founded and directed Rock-N-Water, an adventure camp in California, for thirty years. Craig coaches high performers who want the results with less anxiety and more life.In our conversation Craig talked to me aboutThe core of great leadership is really caring about the people you are serving.Why comparison to others may lead to insecurity or arrogance.Celebrating small wins is important to health and well-being, to growing and developing.Arliss Dudley-Cash in episode 452 introduced us to Craig.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Mike Wittenstein, the founder and managing partner at Storyminers. Mike shepherds mid-market companies to higher operating results and profitable exits using Storyminers’ unique combination of Story, Strategy, Experience Design, and Technology. His robust story-driven process helps bring clarity to their stories, strategic plans, brands, reorganizations, customer experiences, and game plans.In our conversation Mike talked to me aboutTelling engaging stories in a way that places the customer at the centreConscious capitalism, adaptive enterprise, regenerative agriculture and making decisions to benefit allCustomer experience journey mapping with sketchesJess Dewell in episode 511 introduced us to Mike.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Amit Lakhwani, co-founder and managing director of Global Vision Technology, a marketing company focused on driving growth through core principles of innovation. Amit is also co-founder of AppuSocial, a social media scheduler for authentic engagement. AppuSocial can save 10+ hours of time for any Small Business Owner or Social Media ManagerIn our conversation Amit talked to me aboutBest practice tips for social media marketingHow to stand out by early adoption of new featuresWays to improve engagement on your social media postsListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Farzad Rashidi, the lead innovator at Respona, the all-in-one digital PR and link-building software that combines personalization with productivity. He also runs the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 12 million active users and pass 2M monthly organic traffic.In our conversation Farzad talked to me aboutBuilding backlinks through partnerships and adding valueUsing technology to personalize outreach and begin relationshipsHow to earn PR mentions in publicationsListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is John Rossman, the author of The Amazon Way book series, a former Amazon leader and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners. John is an expert leveraging the Amazon leadership principles to help others innovate, compete and win in the digital era. One of the leading innovation speakers, John delivers practical techniques and strategies the audience can apply in their business. John advises leaders on strategy, leadership and digital transformation. John was an executive at Amazon.com where he played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business as the Director of Merchant Integration, and went on to have responsibilities for the enterprise business at Amazon. John is also an active blog and publishes a weekly newsletter titled The Digital Leader Newsletter on Substack.In our conversation John talked to me aboutThe Amazon Leadership Principles and the unique corporate culture of AmazonWhat obsessing over the customer looks likeDigital Transformation in today’s worldListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Roy Osing, a former president, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every aspect of business.As President of a major data and internet company, his leadership and audacious ‘unheard-of ways’ took the company from its early stage to $1 Billion in annual sales.He is a resolute blogger, keen content marketer, dedicated teacher and mentor to young professionals. As an accomplished business advisor, he is the author of the no-nonsense book series "BE DiFFERENT or be dead."In our conversation Roy talked to me aboutStrategic game planning focused on executionHiring for culture via his Goosebump methodDifferentiating yourself through “only” rather than “best”Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Tim Redmond, CEO of Redmond Growth Consulting, an organization designed to help you grow your profits, grow your business and grow your life through Tim’s innovative coaching process. With his extensive business experience, Tim and his team will bring you through a process to significantly develop your marketing, lead generation, closure rates, cash flow, leadership, decision-making, team-building skills. He is the accountability partner who will keep you focused on your highest and best use. You and your profits will grow and your business will be a powerful venue to live your purpose.In our conversation Tim talked to me aboutRedefining wealth as a creative process of building value by serving other peopleYour business should be serving you and you do that by serving your client and employeesLeadership begins by leading yourself. It’s a moment by moment management of your emotional state.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Rita Roushdy, an international award winning money mindset expert and business coach who works with high level women in business, specialising in uncovering unconscious limiting beliefs and supporting them in becoming a powerful magnet for wealth in all areas of their lives.In our conversation Rita talked to me aboutBeing aware of our environment and our feelings in response - owning those feelingsHow we can upgrade our self-worthOur financial thermostatLynn Howard in episode 467 introduced us to Rita.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Genein Letford, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, LLC. Genein is a national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Intercultural Creativity®’. Her 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity is a leading framework that encourages corporations in their diversity and inclusion development while developing critical cognitive tools for creative thinking. Genein believes creative thinking thrives best in an inclusive environment and she is often called ‘America’s Creative Coach’ for her work in reigniting intercultural creativity within our workforce.In our conversation Genein talked to me aboutHow we are all creative and should keep reminding ourselves of that;How we can connect to the creative arts to enhance our Intercultural Creativity;Always being curious.Cait Donovan in episode 512 introduced us to Genein.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Matt Garman, the CEO and Founder of Sales Plus Profit, a successful sales consultancy, that helps businesses achieve their true potential by implementing his Sustainable Sales System©. Matt is also the creator of Sales Enabla; the first dynamic sales playbook and author of “Learning the Ropes: Achieving Sustainable Sales Performance Regardless of Changes in Personnel”.SalesEnabla is a SaaS product that allows individuals to systemise their sales function and be less reliant on potentially transient salespeople who come and go. It allows companies to consolidate their sales knowledge, reinforce sales best practice and elevate their sales.In our conversation Matt talked to me aboutWhy the average time a sales person stays with a company is only 19 monthsCreating consistency, sustainability and continued success in your sales through a defined playbookBalancing process and systems with human connection and individual contributionMel Blackmore in episode 489 introduced us to Matt.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Erica Holthausen, the founder of Catchline Communications, a collective of writers and editors partnering with consultants and business coaches to position them as sought-after experts. She coaches her clients through the process of writing, editing, pitching, and publishing high-quality, original articles. Her clients have by-lines in some of the most prestigious industry trade journals and business magazines, including Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and EHS Today.A contributing writer whose work appears in Coastal Home, USGBC+ Magazine, Traditional Building, and Period Homes, Erica is also a freelance editor for several association publications. She is currently working on a collection of essays and grappling with a novel.In our conversation Erica talked to me aboutHow writing articles starts with knowing why you are doing that and who your audience isHow questions and conversations lead to great article topicsBeing really clear about what we want to be known forJason Van Orden (episode 275) and Michael Roderick (episode 328) introduced us to Erica.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Sherrie Clark, the founder and CEO of Storehouse Media Group as well as a best-selling and award-winning author, ghost writer, author coach, editor, publisher, and book marketer. She uses her 17 years of acquired skills, accomplishments, and experiences to raise up best-selling and award-winning authors, many of whom are entrepreneurs and leaders.In our conversation Sherrie talked to me aboutThe benefits of writing a book - for business owners and for othersPublishing and Promoting your book after it’s writtencombining passion, excellence and great customer serviceListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Chris Michel, founder of Coach Chris Consulting, Sales and Business Coach and author of the Red Chair Experience.Chris is a son, a brother, a father, and now a grandfather, who grew up west of Chicago. Like most, he has had his ups and downs during his life journey. His spiritual walk has led him to develop a desire to not only work on his own ethical, consultative sales and business path, but to also help others in their mindful, virtuous journey in sales and business.Chris has worked in sales, sales management, and general management for over 30 years. He has developed training programs over the years and continues to work with companies and individuals, contributing to their improvement and success.In our conversation Chris talked to me aboutValue selling - who your customer is and what value are they seekingBuilding a sales process and how everything we do is, in fact, a processHis Red Chair ExperienceMaxine Cunningham who appeared in episode 306 and episode 500c introduced us to Chris.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Brad Tornberg, of E3 Business Consultants. Brad has provided consulting, across a range of areas to over 300 clients. His unique experience allows him to oversee the entire management of a client’s technology environment and can evaluate the entire organizational management and structure of the business. Utilizing business process improvement, Brad strives to solve the business issues first and then apply technology to help solve them. His role mandates strong interpersonal skills, technical skills and management skills.In our conversation Brad talked to me aboutThe concept of Business Fitness that enables peak performance for both the business owner and businessA simple dashboard to keep projects on trackUsing technology to gain insights and data and enable deeper human connectionListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Riley Jarvis, the Founder & CEO of TheSleepConsultant.com, an organization that helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high performers transform their sleep to significantly boost their productivity and energy levels. Riley started through his own health journey many years ago and discovered that sleep was the missing link that brought everything together.After hacking his own biology by learning from top doctors in the field and furthering his own education on the subject, he has developed a state-of-the-art approach that aims to get to the root of the issue rather than putting a Band-Aid on symptoms, and he’s just getting started.With a background in the finance industry, he’s seen first-hand what the consequences of sleep deprivation can do to the performance and well-being of any individual – being forced to work unnecessary overtime hours due to poor productivity, negatively impacted relationships, weight gain, burnout, anxiety, the list goes on.In our conversation Riley talked to me aboutThe importance of sleep to improve productivity and performanceHow everything in our body is interconnected and forms a finely tuned machineWhat we can do to improve our sleep qualityListen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Nathan Barnes, who has 10 years combined experience of project management, event logistics, customer service, and media production utilizing organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills in high-pressure situations. Nathan is CEO of Greenlight Marketers, a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency ranked by Google as a Top 1% Premier Partner. With over 30 years combined digital marketing experience, the Greenlight Marketers team knows what it takes to develop and execute an effective online marketing strategy and love helping make their clients successful, by focusing on growing their bottom line revenue rather than vanity metrics.In our conversation Nathan talked to me aboutRemoving friction points on the customer journeys, making things easy for the customerReally knowing your customer and really caring about their successContinuous learning and Always Being CuriousListen to the podcast to find out more.John Horn in episode 488 introduced us to Nathan.

Our guest in this episode is Soulaima Gourani, co-founder of Happioh, a virtual meeting, and online collaboration software. Soulaima was appointed a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum. In 2019, she received the Ideas Into Practice Award from Thinkers50 followed by a Radar30 award from the organization in 2020. She also been named the Entrepreneur Of The Year Judge and has served as a TED Mentor. She is a frequent motivational keynote speaker at major conferences, and has co-authored several bestselling books on how to succeed in life, life design, and the "future of work."In our conversation Soulaima talked to me aboutThe future of work and new way of workingFinding clarity of purpose and values in your lifeWhat we can all do to bring happiness to our lifeNeal Sperling in episode 200 introduced us to Soulaima.Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Our guest in this episode is Jim Euchner, Honorary Professor at Aston Business School (UK) and Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation, technology and research management. Jim was previously Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he led the development of new businesses and helped launch five businesses on three continents. Prior to his work at Goodyear, Jim held positions as Vice President of Growth Strategy and Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Inc. and Vice President, Network Systems Advanced Technology at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon).Jim has worked in the field of intelligent systems for over 25 years. In his consulting practice, he helps companies to implement businesses enabled by emerging technologies, including AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and predictive analytics.In our conversation Jim talked to me aboutinnovation in large vs small organisations, and how each need to be approached differentlyThe importance of really getting to know your customers - even literally walking in their shoes!What a “lead user” is and how they are immensely valuable for innovationListen to the podcast to find out more.

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Sunir Shah, the founder and CEO of AppBind which lets digital agencies manage subscriptions to software and ads for the clients without getting stuck in the middle of the billing. He formerly ran partnerships at FreshBooks, marketing at Olark live chat, and founded the Cloud Software Association, the 4,000+ SaaS partnership network. AppBind helps digital agencies deliver projects faster by taking care of their clients' entire marketing system.In our discussion, Sunir talked to me about:Creating a solution by building a systemMaking things easy for your customersHow the subscription economy helps businesses grow sustainablyListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Will Reed, a Japanologist with over four decades of experience in Japan, and in-depth knowledge of the Japanese language and culture. Will is a Professor of Japan Studies at the International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University, where he teaches Japanese and International Students from over 30 Countries. He is the author of several books in English on Aikido and Shodo (The Way of the Brush), and has written a number of books in Japanese as well. Today, we talk about his just released book “Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink”In our discussion, Will talked to me about:What lessons we can take from Shodo - the way of the brushFinding balance, space, and inspiration through focusBeing fully present in every performance and getting out of your own way.Listen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Steve Brody, an expert at helping people prepare to exit their businesses. He wrote a book called, “What Happens after the Sale” and has helped hundreds of business owners think through their exit plans.Steve has over thirty years of marketing, general management, and consulting experience within large corporations and privately held firms. Steve’s experience has been in the consumer packaged goods and services industry, including beverages, pasta, frozen and refrigerated prepared foods, electronic information services, and distribution services.Steve is active in consulting at the Executive Management level. He currently operates Advisory Boards for CEOs of firms from diverse industries. In addition, Steve has consulted with clients in the areas of Strategic Business Plans, Marketing Plans, Market Research, Business Plans for equity investors and executive coaching.In our discussion, Steve talked to me about:A leader’s role in building and sustaining the culture of an organizationSteps to identify the 3-4 most important core values of an organizationWhy leaders don’t need to have all the answers and what they need to do and be insteadListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Cait Donovan, one of New York City’s leading burnout experts, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” and author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World". Her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine enables Cait to combine Eastern wisdom with her natural practicality.After performing more than 25,000 acupuncture treatments, Cait added 1:1 coaching, corporate workshops, and keynotes for companies such as PTC, Lululemon, Nexthink, Teradata, Vedder Price, Marsh and Mclennan, and Workplaceless – all with a focus on ending burnout culture. She is also author of Target Funding - a proven system to get the money and resources you need to start or grow your business.She has been featured on podcasts and online magazines such as “Forbes”, “NPR”, “The New York Post”, “Thrive Global”, as well as quoted in Oprah Magazine.In our discussion, Caitlin talked to me about:The three core symptoms of impending burnoutSetting boundaries that are clear, kind and concise - external and internalThe power of human connectionListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Jess Dewell, Founder and CEO of Red Direction. Jess brings over 20 years of advising, consulting, and facilitation experience in operational strategy and organizational culture where values and purpose intersect. Both practical and unexpected, her views tune into the uniqueness of your organization. Companies working closely with Jess learn to ask the right questions and think effectively on their feet. In our discussion, Jess talked to me about:Planning in a way that is fun (Ladder to the Moon)Conducting self-reviews and self-reflection in a constructive and powerful wayWhat can we learn from Jess’ Winnie the Pooh storyListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Monica Laurence, business and brand strategist, CEO of Venture Studio, serial entrepreneur and Creator of Quantum Surfing. Monica also owns and runs the Tavola Fiji Boutique Resort.In our discussion, Monica talked to me about:Quantum surfing - what it is and how to use it to engineer luckTapping into our intuition and strengthening our intuition musclePlayful experiments with no expectation of the outcomeListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Khaled Ghorab who is known as "The Relationship Architect”. He is a Leadership & Business Coach, a Simplifier for CEOs & Leaders. He helps businesses and people envision their company’s growth and leadership enhancement.His passion lies in bridging relationship gaps between leadership generations in the company, so that a legacy can seed, grow, and make the transition smooth whether at the Founder, CEO, or Family Business Owner, level.In our discussion, Khaled talked to me about:Communicating in a way that creates the best result for everyone (communication is fuel to the team relationship)Creating practices that sustain growthGetting clarity about and emotional connection with our vision and our whyListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Sheryl Plouffe, a video and content marketing strategist, former Canadian TV broadcaster, and the creator of Cash In On Camera live stream and video podcast. She has been seen by millions over the course of her twenty-five-year career in news media, has produced thousands of videos, and has broadcast over 20,000 hours of live television.In our discussion, Sheryl talked to me about:The power of video and live streaming to engage your community and build contentHow to easily produce a lot of content from one conversation recordingBuilding relationships through conversationsListen to the Podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Franklin Taggart, a career, business, and life coach for creative people and a professional musician for over forty years. His business is providing unconventional career, business, and life coaching for unconventional people - creators and artists, freelancers, DIY digital explorers, and accidental entrepreneurs.Franklin leads people to take their creative spiritual gifts seriously and to put them into meaningful action. He also provides guidance and accountability for creative projects from idea to launch and produces and hosts his own podcast and video series called Your Own Best Company.In our discussion, Franklin talked to me about:Attention as our greatest super-powerOur unique gifts are not our actions or behaviours, but manifest themselves through our actions and behaviourThe importance of community and finding communities where our gift is the missing linkListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Donna Griffit, who is a Corporate Storyteller which basically means that she roams the globe helping people not be boring. Donna has worked as a Corporate Storyteller globally for over 17 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups and investors in a wide variety of industries. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries, helping them create, edit and deliver verbal and written presentations, pitches and messages. Donna says that she has a "filter" in her brain that enables her to magically spin raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results. Through her guidance, her clients have raised over a billion dollars.In our discussion, Donna talked to me about:Storytelling as a scienceBringing benefits to life through the story of a user journeyConnecting at a human level with stories.Listen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Phil M. Jones, a serial entrepreneur, business growth expert, and bestselling author of Exactly What to Say, Exactly How to Sell, and Exactly Where to Start. Phil started his first business, a car washing business, when he was 14 years old and hasn’t looked back since.After years of being one of the most in-demand young sales leaders in the UK, including being awarded the “British Excellence in Sales and Marketing” award, Phil decided to dedicate his future to helping other people succeed by taking everything he had learnt and created a one-day workshop in which he trained thousands of people all about leadership, sales, and business growth.Phil’s unique wisdom of using certain word choices in teaching his audiences on exactly what to say to impact other people and drive outcomes, made him one of the most practical and in-demand business speakers today.In our conversation, Phil talked to me about:Understanding the context of conversations and being strategically curiousThe relentless quest for betterPreparing for exactly what to say before the conversationListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Bethany Meadows, founder of Vertical Solutions Media, a full-service marketing agency helping small and mid-size businesses reach their growth objectives. Bethany also provides marketing training, coaching, and support for small and solo businesses through her monthly marketing membership TimeToThriveMembership.com.In our conversation, Bethany talked to me about:Hiring for culture and philosophical fit over skillsThe importance of systems and processesMapping the customer journey and all the touchpointsListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Heather Thorkelson, a Canadian dual business owner based in rural Sweden. She’s spent the majority of her life living abroad since her family moved to Costa Rica when she was 14, which contributed to a wanderlust that lasts to this day. After working in corporate throughout her 20’s, Heather took the leap into entrepreneurship. She’s been a business consultant for incurable entrepreneurs since 2011, helping hundreds of small business owners grow livelihoods that honour their strengths and feed their bank accounts in equal measure. Heather is the owner of Twin Tracks Expeditions, a polar expedition company, where she also is a polar guide who has been in the Antarctic over 30 times. On top of that, she co-owns a polar ship management company. She’s excited to share her expertise and experience to support a new wave of values-based entrepreneurs with her first book, No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and Other Rebellious Souls.In our conversation, Heather talked to me about:Why working on yourself first gives you clarity and purposeTreating ideas to try as a scientific projectHow entrepreneurship is a vehicle for changeListen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Mel Engle, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Predictive Oncology, a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence to personalized medicine and drug discovery. Their mission: to eliminate cancer.Mel has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in both the biotechnology and healthcare industries. He has served in top-level leadership positions in a variety of companies and has launched hundreds of products.Mel has extensive experience in turning companies around, driving sales, setting and executing strategies and operating plans, business development, problem-solving, and developing high-performance teams.In our conversation, Mel talked to me about:Surrounding yourself with the best peoplePosing the right questionsHow to get meaningful feedbackShow Notes and BlogThe Podcasts

In this special episode, Dr. Cathryn Lloyd and Tom Ruwitch, put me on the hot seat to quiz me about innovation, marketing, and podcasting. We talked about how I started my journey as an entrepreneur, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how I’ve been able to use podcasting as a tool for marketing my business. You’ll learn a lot from this episode – not just about me, but also about how you can apply these concepts in your own life and business. The bottom line is that human connections are key to success in any field, so make sure you tune in.Listen to the podcast to learn more.Show Notes and BlogThe Podcasts