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Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Catherine Wood, the Founder and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, discusses her journey and her work helping rising star performers and entrepreneurs make a positive impact on the world. CEO Story: Catherine is passionate about freedom and not conforming to a typical 9-5 job setup. Her background as a therapist equipped her with the necessary skills to make a deep impact on people's lives from the inside out. Eventually, she discovered the online coaching world and made it her mission to help others break out of conventional norms and live freely. Business Service: Catherine's firm, Unbounded Potential, is dedicated to coaching rising star performers and entrepreneurs. Being an executive life and leadership coach herself, she guides her clients on how to reach their highest potential and make the greatest impacts. Secret Sauce: The unique experience Catherine provides for her clients has led them to referrer to her as a 'gu

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Andy Bailey, founder, and CEO of Petra Coach, a business coaching firm, discusses how he improves company culture, leadership, and revenue for businesses across the U.S. and Canada. His methodology draws inspiration from principles first introduced by John D. Rockefeller. CEO Story: Andy is a lifelong entrepreneur, skilled business coach, author, and contributor. He shares the background story of Petra Coach and discusses the unique strategies he uses to grow businesses. Business Service: Petra Coach works with businesses to enhance company culture, leadership, and increase revenue. Their methodology is built on principles that have withstood the test of time. CEO Hack: Andy recommends the application TripIt for organizing travel plans. He is also a firm believer in the power of gratitude and shares how he sent one hundred notes of thanks. CEO Nugget: According to Andy, the actual product of a business is the business itself

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we hear from Wayne Strickland, an accomplished business coach, author, consultant, and renowned leader with a commendable 38-year career. He climbed the ranks to become a successful Vice President at Hallmark Cards, a position he held for more than 25 years, and contributed enormously to the brand's growth. CEO Story: Wayne talks about his time at Hallmark, where in his 35th year he led the launch and development of the Hallmark Greetings business across various Amazon platforms. He has worked with leading retailers worldwide and led sizable teams of 10,000 and 5,000, demonstrating his vast experience and leadership skills. Additionally, Wayne has been instrumental in starting new organizations from scratch. Business Service: As a business coach, Wayne emphasizes the importance of understanding one's leadership philosophy arguing that personal leadership development is critical to long-term success. CEO Hack: His advice to l

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, we get to hear from Staci L. Redmon, the President, and CEO of Strategy and Management Services, Inc., an information technology organization. CEO Story: Staci is a veteran of the Department of Defense with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully applied her knowledge and skills from the military to the digital technology landscape. Having a deep understanding of the role information technology plays in modern organizations, Staci helps address complex problems related to the digital era. Business Service: Strategy and Management Services, Inc. is at the forefront of the digital transformation, providing information technology solutions based on military-grade processes. CEO Hack: Staci shares three bounding principles: 1) The ability to say 'No' and forward the opportunity to someone else; 2) Delegation aids in reducing the personal workload; and 3) Limiting the time spent checking emails to a couple of times with

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a coachsultant and founder of Think Natalia, recounts her journey from corporate to coaching and consulting. CEO Story: At the age of 29, at the peak of her corporate career but full of unhappiness, Dr. Natalia quit her job and started afresh. She took a nine-month sabbatical, during which she radically transformed her thought patterns, speech, and actions. This period marked the founding of her venture, Think Natalia. Business Service: Think Natalia is dedicated to coaching people who, like Dr. Natalia herself, have left corporate roles to start their own ventures. She focuses on teaching such professionals, particularly coaches and consultants, how to market themselves and build their thought leadership and personal brands on LinkedIn. CEO Hack: Dr. Natalia stresses the importance of meditation for maintaining balance and clarity in her work. CEO Nugget: One insightful nugget she shares is that ther

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this IAMCEO Podcast episode, we are introduced to Lynn Whitbeck, the founder and CEO of Petite2Queen. She commits her work towards teaching women leadership skills with the aim of enabling them to live richer and fuller lives. CEO Story: Lynn, who has served in various executive leadership roles throughout her career, leverages her extensive experiences and successes to foster positive change for women. Business Service: Petite2Queen is a platform known for guiding women to tap into their intrinsic strength, making its services pivotal in the personal development of women professionals and leaders worldwide. CEO Hack: Lynn is a staunch believer in affirmations and their power to stimulate positive outlook and change. CEO Nugget: Being open to different approaches and perspectives is essential, as per Lynn. She encourages pursuing an active approach to gaining a variety of viewpoints. CEO Defined: For Lynn, being a CEO means being a thought leader, change age

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, we get to hear from Dr. Jerrica Dodd, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, coach, and leader who founded Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC. CEO Story: Dr. Dodd has an illustrious career as a pharmacist spanning 21 years, during which time she transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year stint in the pharmaceutical industry, serving in multiple roles within Medical Affairs. Currently, she is enrolled in the Institute of Functional Medicine, aiming to bring a functional perspective to the pharmaceutical management of patients. Business Service: At Your Pharmacy Advocate, LLC, Dr. Dodd focuses on leveraging her experience in pharmacy and leadership training to inspire people to be their best and make the most of every life opportunity. CEO Hack: Dr. Dodd recommends the book "No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs." CEO Nugget: She acknowledges that not all days are successful or easy; this is a part of the entrepreneuri

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the guest is Summer Jelinek, an engaging speaker and trainer with over 20 years of leadership experience. As a recognized leader in the field, Summer has worked with renowned companies including Walt Disney World, Disney Institute, and H-E-B/Central Market. She specializes in connecting with audiences worldwide, offering valuable insights on leadership development. During her interview, Summer shares her personal approaches and learnings about leadership, time management, and the definition of CEOs. CEO Hack: Summer talks about being creative and flexible with time management. She acknowledges the importance of utilizing time efficiently and effectively, leveraging her organizational skills and adaptability. CEO Nugget: With the phrase "manage yourself first," Summer highlights the importance of self-leadership before leading others. She believes that a strong foundation of self-leadership provides a clearer direction a

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of I AM CEO Podcast, the spotlight shines on Debra Young, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Sheer Velocity, LLC, a global retained executive search firm based in Denver, Colorado. Debra established Sheer Velocity in 2012, successfully growing the organization into a global enterprise with offices spread across the country and connections in 40 countries worldwide through INAC Global Executive Search. Under Debra's stewardship, Sheer Velocity is retained by different organizations to assist in finding highly specific executive leadership talent. Through their unique search process, Sheer Velocity has established itself as a thought leader in the executive recruitment space. During the interview, Debra shares: CEO Hack: The importance of staying open and humble and maintaining a growth mindset CEO Nugget: The belief that life and business revolve around relationships and explores how one can assist others CEO Defined: For Debra, being a CEO m

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the focus is on Edoardo Binda Zane, a leadership coach and communication trainer. Edoardo helps leaders and teams develop the necessary skills and tools to excel in dynamic and changing markets by increasing their value-generating capabilities. Throughout his career, Edoardo has worked on and led numerous 7-figure projects. He now combines that experience with various other areas of expertise to enhance teams' and individuals' skills. In the interview, Edoardo shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Writing down things you're thankful for CEO Nugget: Nobody cares about you; people want to listen to what you can do for them CEO Defined: Having the enjoyment and impact of being responsible for yourself Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.c

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Jan-Benedict ("JB") Steenkamp, a marketing professor at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and a renowned author, is featured. Steenkamp, ranked in the global top 0.1% across all sciences by a Stanford University study, has authored several books for business practitioners. His most recent publication is "Time to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History." Amid global crisis and leadership challenges, Steenkamp believes that one can learn valuable lessons from great historical figures who often faced massive hurdles themselves. He has conducted executive seminars and guest lectures on all continents, targeting various organizations including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. During the interview, Steenkamp shares the following insights: CEO Hack: Taking leadership tests to evaluate and improve one's leadership c

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features the interview with Kvon Tucker, CEO, and Founder of Consciously, a purpose-driven Executive and Leadership Coaching firm. Kvon Tucker is a professional learning and leadership development expert who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to aiding leaders, teams, and organizations in learning, adapting, and transforming. Tucker has made significant contributions to leaders at Netflix and Amazon, where he helped them adapt to hyper-growth and extensive scale through experiential learning and coaching. Currently, he oversees Manager and Leadership Development for Google's Staffing organization. He focuses on designing experiential learning and coaching leaders to help Google grow. Tucker shares his CEO Hack as "owning his mornings" to get a productive start to the day. His CEO Nugget advises others to be easy on themselves since progress takes time, and setbacks are part of the journey. He defines a CEO as a chan

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This podcast episode features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications. Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach. Her work revolves around helping clients identify what makes them distinctive and assisting them in sharing that uniqueness with the world. Her expertise includes creating engaging websites that highlight company culture, ghostwriting to position clients as experts in their fields, and coaching leaders on how to strengthen their communication skills and leadership. Marie has two podcasts. One called "Finding Fertile Ground" that showcases resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and the other, "Companies that care," focuses on business leaders striving to make a positive impact. Regarding her journey, after spending 28 years in the corporate world, Marie reinvented herself and decided to start her own company. Her brand name reflects her personal journey of discovery - finding h

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the IAMCEO Podcast features Marie Gettel-Gilmartin, the founder of Fertile Ground Communications. Marie is an experienced writer and marketing communications coach who enjoys connecting people and resources and solves seemingly impossible problems. Her company offers a wide range of services, including guiding clients in discovering their unique qualities and helping them communicate these to the world, creating compelling websites that showcase company culture, implementing world-class sustainability and community engagement strategies, helping clients to position themselves as experts in their fields via ghostwriting, crafting communications aimed at boosting employee engagement, and coaching leaders and executives on strengthening their communications and leadership. Marie also has two podcasts: "Finding Fertile Ground," which features resilience stories from historically excluded populations, and "Companies that Care," which highlights busin

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of I AM CEO Podcast features Mary Lemmer, the founder of Improve. Mary's company is dedicated to improving leadership and personal lives using improv comedy techniques, all backed by research. As per Mary's own words, they provide "M&Ms laced with vitamins" - beneficial lessons in a fun format. Mary hails from Michigan and her family originated from Italy. Mary started her entrepreneurial journey at a very young age by selling Italian water ice at events, parties, and festivals - a summer business that's still growing after 20 years. Mary's business experiences in her early life led her to business school, venture capitals, and later, improv comedy classes which have enriched her life and her business perspective. The services offered by Mary's company, Improve, involve enhancing leadership, innovation, problem-solving skills, growth, and team culture. The secret sauce is creating a psychological space that allows individuals to play around and

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode of the CEO Podcast features Tom Murry, the retired CEO of Calvin Klein. Throughout his 17-year term, he led the brand's growth from $2.8 billion to $8 billion. Prior to joining Calvin Klein, Tom Murry had an extensive career working with iconic fashion brands such as Tahari and Evan Piccone. Murry shares his wisdom about business, leadership, and creating a career that serves others while being something to take pride in. He upholds a no-nonsense approach gained from working with the most recognized names in the fashion industry and business leaders. During the episode, Murry talked about his CEO hack – his book that contains his knowledge and experiences. His CEO nugget emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with talented individuals and having clear goals and objectives. When asked to define what being a CEO meant to him, he described it as a role that entailed a great deal of responsibility. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode titled "IAM843- Founder Helps Clients Build Relationships Through Social Media" features Lisa Nicholls, the founder of Tira! Strategies. Lisa is a skilled networker and community builder who specializes in forming genuine connections with people both offline and online. With her consultancy, she helps small business owners navigate the complex world of social media and leverage relationship-building and communication strategies to establish meaningful connections with customers. In the podcast episode, Lisa shares insights, including the importance of finding support in both business and personal life. She also defines being a CEO as having autonomy to make decisions and being the leader one wants to be.   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ thi

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In the episode of CEO Podcasts featuring Elizabeth Shaw, she discusses her journey as a nutrition expert and how she helps others manage their health and improve their wellness. Here are some additional highlights from the episode: Elizabeth's Background: She explains her background in nutrition and how she became passionate about breaking down complex nutrition science into simple, actionable steps for everyday people. Elizabeth is committed to helping others understand the role of wholesome food in achieving optimal health. The Importance of Balance: Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life. She believes that taking care of oneself and making time for self-care activities is crucial for overall well-being and productivity. Challenges Faced: Elizabeth discusses some of the challenges she has faced throughout her career, including establishing herself in a highly competitive industry and navigating the ever-changi

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Rachael O’Meara, an executive coach who focuses on empowering professionals to overcome overwhelm and thrive in their work. Rachael's decade of experience in sales and client services at Google has equipped her with insights into successful leadership, avoiding burnout, and maintaining focus on one's mission. She is the author of the book "Pause," which has been recognized as one of the top business books for career development. Rachael has also been featured in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. The episode highlights Rachael's CEO hack of taking up to four breaks in a day to foster creativity. She also shares a CEO nugget of advice, emphasizing that individuals have the power to choose and create their own experiences rather than being a victim of circumstances. Rachael believes that being a CEO means being the author of one's own life and is centere

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Paul Moore, a real estate investor and podcast host of Wellings Capital. Paul has an extensive background in both engineering and business, having earned an engineering degree and an MBA from Ohio State. After a successful career in the corporate world, he ventured into entrepreneurship and started a staffing company with a partner, which they eventually sold for $2.9 million. Paul later transitioned into the real estate sector and has since completed 85 real estate investments and exits. He has appeared on HGTV, rehabbed and managed numerous rental properties, and developed a waterfront subdivision. Paul also started two successful online real estate marketing firms. His experience led him to the commercial investment arena, where he manages two private equity funds. During the episode, Paul shares his CEO hack of focusing on one thing and doing it really well. He advises entrepreneurs to consider pursuing commercial